You'll need three (3) "different" stays during this new promotion, the rest of 2002, not 3 nights, to qualify for the Silver Level, in 2003.
Fifteen (15) reservations, as you know, in 2003, won't qualify you for Silver in 2004 until you've "done the time" (15 nights).

Everyone and their uncle will be a "Silver" in 2003 and most of the employees at the Marriotts we frequent, just laugh about this level (Silver).
Everyone checking in next year will think they're a "VIP", and there just ain't enough bennies to go around.
"Platinum" is "where it's at", but you're still at the mercy of the front desk folks, when checking in.