Jim Wherle, vice president of CARE, explains the history, background and the current activities of the CARE organisation in the U.S.

2. What is C.A.R.E.?
C.A.R.E. is a trade association established in 1985 by
representatives of timeshare resorts who found that by
exchanging vacation inventory among themselves, they were
better able to satisfy their owners with increased vacation
opportunities.
C.A.R.E. is not an exchange company, it does not own or control
inventory or guarantee fulfillment of travel requests, and/or
rental or sale of any type of inventory, service or product.

3. C.A.R.E.'s History

4. Mission Statement: The mission of C.A.R.E. is to
promote ethical and outstanding vacation services
by providing education and networking
opportunities.
C.A.R.E. Members are required to comply with a
strict Code of Standards and Ethics that serves to
protect the vacation experience.

5. As the C.A.R.E. membership grows, so
does the inventory and the resort
locations.
C.A.R.E. is an international
organization, with members throughout
the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe
and Australia.

6. Resort Developers or entities with a need to utilize
inventory and generate revenue
Resorts, Travel Clubs or Exchange Companies with a
desire to deliver the highest level of service to their
owners/members by offering more vacation options
Travel Agencies
Resort Service Providers with products to offer
(travel insurance, collections, etc.)
Who Should Be a Member

7. C.A.R.E. members are committed to and abide by the highest
standards and Code of Ethics
Lease, rent, wholesale or exchange your unsold inventory
Satisfy owner/member vacation requests by reaching numerous
suppliers of inventory
Access to C.A.R.E.'s Inventory Matching System (IMS) to streamline
exchange and wholesale transactions
Access to C.A.R.E.’s state of the art, online membership directory
Semi-annual conferences offer training, educational and networking
opportunities
Why Become a Member

8. Request a C.A.R.E. Membership Application and a copy of the Code
of Standards and Ethics. An application can be downloaded from our
web site at www.care-online.org.
Read, understand and agree to operate by the Code of Standards
and Ethics.
Complete the C.A.R.E. Membership Application and sign your
acceptance to abide and be bound by the Code of Standards and
Ethics.
Return your completed application with the required membership
dues.
Your application will be reviewed by the C.A.R.E. Board of Directors
for approval.
How to Become a Member

9. C.A.R.E. Conferences
C.A.R.E. continues its long-standing tradition in
offering our member representatives and
attendees the tools and information essential
to remain on the cutting edge of the exciting
vacation industry

10. C.A.R.E.'s 56th Semi-Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
C.A.R.E.'s 57th Semi-Annual Conference, Santa Rosa California