Just got off the phone with Marriott Rewards CSR...here's the scoop:

Courtyard Club had been temporarily suspended, pending a revision to the program.
Current CY Club members will still continue to accrue points & stays towards free nights, but no new CY Club members will be signed up during this period.

Sometime in early 2000, a NEW program will be introduced with additional benefits and perks.

I'm going to post this as a New Topic.

[This message has been edited by shadow (edited 12-09-1999).]