Press Release: Trendwest Resorts, Inc.
September 19, 2001
REDMOND, WA -- Trendwest Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq:TWRI) is responding to last week's devastating attacks on the World
Trade Center by donating $300,000 to the United Way September 11 Fund to support the rescue and relief effort in
New York City. ``The impact of this senseless act of violence has been felt throughout the country. We felt a responsibility
to do our part to support the victims, their families and those who are on the front lines of the rescue and recovery
effort,'' said William Peare, President and CEO.
In addition, to the corporate gift, Trendwest is also matching dollar-for-dollar all employee donations made through
Oct. 31. ``Due to the large number of requests and suggestions we received from our employees, we wanted to be
sure that we recognize their individual efforts to help our country heal during this difficult time,'' added Peare.
Trendwest chose to support the September 11 Fund because of the long-term relationships the company has with local
United Way chapters since beginning business in 1989. Trendwest holds an annual workplace campaign to support United
Way agencies in more than 45 communities in which it conducts business.
Trendwest Resorts, Inc., headquartered in Redmond, Washington, is a leader in the vacation ownership industry.
Through its exclusive relationship with WorldMark, The Club, and WorldMark South Pacific Club, the Company provides
a flexible vacation ownership system, based on the use of Vacation Credits. As of June 30, 2001, Trendwest had
45 sales offices, and 128,000 WorldMark and WorldMark South Pacific owners enjoyed over 2,350 condominium units
at 44 resort locations in the United States, British Columbia, Mexico, Fiji and Australia. For more information,
visit Trendwest and WorldMark at www.trendwestresorts.com and www.worldmarktheclub.com.
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Contact:
Trendwest Resorts, Inc.
William Peare, 425/498-2500
billp@trendwestresorts.com
or
Ric Rosa, 425/498-2500
ricr@trendwestresorts.com