Committees & Groups

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ARDA’s strength lies in the commitment and dedication of its volunteer leadership.  Volunteer leadership affords its members strong networking opportunities and high visibility, and contributes valuable resources and support to the membership and the organization health of ARDA.

About Committee Appointments

  • Committee appointment terms are for two years.
  • Committee requirements include attendance at a minimum of two meetings per year, in conjunction with larger ARDA meetings.
  • ARDA committees are open only to ARDA members 
  • Any ARDA member is welcome to attend any committee meeting that is not designated “by invitation only,” even if you cannot commit to a two-year timeframe.

To participate in a committee, find the committee you are interested in below and contact the relevant staff liaison.

General ARDA Committees

ARDA Board of Directors
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The ARDA Board of Directors conducts, manages, and controls the affairs and property of the Association.

ARDA Executive Committee
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The ARDA Executive Committee exercises all authority on behalf of the ARDA Board in the management of the Association, between meetings of the Board when prompt action is necessary.

Audit
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The Audit Committee's role is to act on behalf of the governing boards of ARDA, ROC, ROC-PAC and the ARDA International Foundation and assist those Boards in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to all material aspects of financial reporting. This includes financial statements, reporting processes and systems of internal controls regarding finance and accounting, except for those functions specifically related to the responsibilities of another standing committee, such as the Investment Committee, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.

  • Staff Liaison: Rob Dunn, RRP
  • Invitation Only
Chief Financial Officers
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The CFO Council comprises CFOs of member timeshare companies and provides consultation to ARDA in regards to accounting related issues.

  • Staff Liaison: Lan Wang, RRP
  • Invitation Only
Ethics
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The Ethics Committee oversees the administration and enforcement of the ARDA Code of Ethics and recommends changes to the code.

Finance
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The Finance Committee provides resources and solid industry financial data to assist members in working with lenders or finance sources.

  • Staff Liaison: Sam DePoy, RRP
  • Invitation Only
General Counsels
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The General Counsels Council is a place for the general counsels of member companies to assemble and discuss important issues facing the industry and best practices for addressing those issues.

Global Alliance for Timeshare Excellence (GATE)
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The Global Alliance of Timeshare is an opportunity for international organizations who represent timeshare to come together with ARDA to discuss policy, regulations and public perception.

  • Staff Liaison: Sam DePoy, RRP
  • Invitation Only
Human Resources
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The HR Council is a place for chief human resource officers to meet and discuss pressing issues facing the industry and to discuss best practices for addressing these issues.

Investment
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The Investment Committee acts on behalf of the governing boards of ARDA, ROC, ROC-PAC and the ARDA International Foundation and assists those boards in fulfilling its oversight responsibility for the investment assets of the Funds. The Committee's role is to act on behalf of the governing boards of the Funds and assist the Governing Boards in fulfilling its oversight responsibility for the investment assets of the Funds..

  • Staff Liaison: Rob Dunn, RRP
  • Invitation Only
Investor Relations
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The Investor Relations Council works with ARDA leadership, AIF Research, and the Reputation Management Council to help harmonize the various vacation ownership messages — creating a unified voice for research and messaging delivered to the financial markets.

Leadership Development
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The ARDA Leadership Development Committee maintains the integrity of the ARDA Leadership-Education-Action-Progression-Service (LEAPS) program through vigorous program review. The Leadership Development Committee also ensures program content supports the needs of the industry for today and the future.

LEAPS
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The ARDA LEAPS Alumni Task Force is comprised of professionals who have successfully completed the ARDA LEAPS program. The Task Force provides a venue for program graduates to continue their leadership education, keep informed of various ways to serve ARDA, and provide mentorship to current Leapsters.

The ARDA LEAPS Class comprises members of the current ARDA LEAPS Program. The class supports internal management of benefits and delivers benefits included in the program.

Reputation Management
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The Reputation Management Council works with ARDA and industry executive leadership to create communications strategies that aim to enhance the industry's reputation.

The Reputation Management Committee works with the Reputation Management Council to develop and implement communications programs that reflect the defined communications strategy.

Technology
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The Technology Committee monitors and evaluates emerging technologies and technological trends and provides ARDA members with information about them.

Timeshare Young Professionals Group (TYPG)
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The Timeshare Young Professionals Group (TYPG) is dedicated to integrating young professionals and new industry entrants with mentors and existing leaders into ARDA through networking opportunities and educational initiatives. 

WIN
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The ARDA-WIN Committee oversees WIN, a group that aims to advocate, educate, and connect industry professionals by fostering personal and professional growth through a core focus on diversity/inclusion, mentoring, networking, and philanthropy.

Legislative Committees

ARDA has both federal and state legislative committees.

Meetings & Member Experience Committees

ARDA offers a variety of ways to get involved with meetings and member experience. Contact the relevant staff liaison to learn more.

AIF Board & Committees

The AIF has several committees that advise on various aspects of governance, budgets, and programs.