We have referred several people since we joined. We have received notes after the people went for their presentation or were sent their information basically saying thanks for letting your friends know about DVC. None of these people have joined. They are not ready to take the plunge. Just last week I talked to someone about DVC and they went to Disney and joined. They did not know my last name when they were there so they called DVC with it when they got home. Yesterday I got a phone call thanking me for the kind words about DVC, Blah, blah, Blah. so I ask about any sort of promotion for referrals and am told they need to check the person's file. Well apparently the people had received information in the mail a few years ago so my name as a referral is worth zilch, nada, nothing. They need to check the orginal marketing source(I think that's what the guide called it.) I think it stinks since the only reason this person went and had the presentation was because I told her we were happy being members and only wish we had joined sooner. If you are taking the time to call me and thank me, why not "SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!: LOL. My DH says why bother referring people because if they have looked into DVC in the past, you name as a referral doesn't even matter. The person that called was not my Guide. They did inform me that my Guide had been promoted and I now have a new guide. I'm almost tempted to contact my ole Guide to voice my opinion since now she may be in a position to do something to revise the referral program.
Sorry to vent!!! I probably wouldn't have but saw this thread as the perfect opportunity!!! THANKS--- I'll be going now-