Wyndham Vacation Ownership Donates Land And Money To Fairfield Glade Community Organizations

Wyndham Vacation Ownership continued its long history of charitable contributions with its recent donations to two community-based organizations in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. The Fairfield Glade Community Club received more than five acres of land and approximately $869,000 earmarked for its Fairfield Glade Community & Conference Center. In addition, Wyndham Vacation Ownership donated approximately 23 acres of land to The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society for its first senior living and healthcare community in Tennessee, which is scheduled for a construction start in early 2009.

“At Wyndham, we strive to be valued members of the communities where we operate. We are thrilled that our contributions will benefit area residents and also increase the social services and wellness options available to this community,” said Franz Hanning, president and CEO of Wyndham Vacation Ownership. “Our company has been a part of Fairfield Glade for over 35 years and we have a steadfast commitment to remain an integral part of the community for many years to come.”

The Fairfield Glade Community & Conference Center, which opened in spring 2008, offers a full-size gymnasium, junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, Jacuzzi, game room and computer center for residents of Fairfield Glade to enjoy. In addition, the facility’s conference center and banquet facilities have a multitude of meeting spaces complete with audio and video equipment, catering kitchen and seating for several hundred guests.

“Wyndham Vacation Ownership has been a part of the Fairfield Glade community since its inception and through this charitable gift, they have helped to create a facility dedicated to the enjoyment of our residents,” said Dr. David Prigg, president, Fairfield Glade Community Club. “They continue to show their enthusiasm towards making Fairfield Glade an outstanding place to live and visit.”

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a South Dakota-based, non-profit social ministry organization that provides services and shelter to older persons and others in need. Its new facility will provide a continuum of care including senior housing, home care, assisted living and skilled nursing, pending state approval. The initial phase is estimated for completion in 2010.

“We are grateful to Wyndham Vacation Ownership for their generous land donation as it will enable our organization to deliver on our mission of service and care to area residents,” said David J. Horazdovsky, president and CEO of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.

Since arriving at Fairfield Glade, Wyndham Vacation Ownership has contributed acreage and money to various organizations throughout the community. Area churches, fire stations, golf courses and the Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complex have all received land donations from the company.

The company first acquired land for the development of Fairfield Glade in 1969. Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Glade, the company’s vacation ownership property, has grown into a sprawling 252-unit resort. While visiting the resort, owners and their guests can enjoy the area’s quiet surroundings as well as numerous outdoor activities, restaurants and shopping excursions. In addition to the resort, it is anticipated that the company will open a new sales center in the fall of 2009.


About Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, a member of Wyndham Worldwide’s (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, is the world’s largest vacation ownership business, as measured by the number of vacation ownership resorts, individual vacation ownership units and owners of vacation ownership interests. Wyndham Vacation Ownership develops, markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its three primary consumer brands, Wyndham Vacation Resorts, WorldMark by Wyndham and Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific. As of December 31, 2007, Wyndham Vacation Ownership had developed or acquired approximately 145 vacation ownership resorts throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and the South Pacific that represent more than 17,500 individual vacation ownership units and more than 800,000 owners of vacation ownership interests. Wyndham Vacation Ownership is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and is supported by more than 17,700 employees globally.