According to a report by the Glade Sun, the Fairfield Glade Community Club is proposing a 2026 budget that marks a major shift toward financial self-sufficiency after the sudden exit of Wyndham and eight timeshare associations, which had contributed $2.55 million annually (11% of the club’s revenue). To replace that “outside” income, property owners will face a $17 monthly assessment increase (to $137 for homes with sewer and trash service), the loss of the member food-and-beverage discount, and a $1,000 jump in the amenity reserve fee included in home-sale closing costs (from $5,000 to $6,000).

Board President Greg Jones and CFO Jason Lambert emphasized that the plan eliminates reliance on unpredictable external parties, avoids the risk of future special assessments, and takes a conservative approach by not counting on possible income from a quick resale of the timeshare units. Despite the revenue loss, all amenities will continue operating as usual, with only modest rate increases for golf and facility rentals. Members are being urged to boost usage—playing more golf and racquet sports, dining at club restaurants, renting boats and event spaces, etc.—to reduce subsidies and support property values.

The board described the budget as a “wake-up call” for the community to actively support its own facilities, and is scheduled to vote on the proposal December 1, 2025. The full presentation is available in the members-only section of fairfieldglade.com.