THis is the current "Unexpected Bonus" for new members.

"Earn up to two free nights at any of our 3,600+ hotels worldwide with Marriott Rewards® Unexpected Bonus.
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To earn your free nights:
•Register by July 31, 2013
•Stay twice at any participating hotel between May 15 and September 2, 2013
•Earn one free night after each second paid stay, up to two free nights
•Enjoy your free nights at any category 1-5 hotel worldwide"

As a GE, when I log in, mine is:

"Earn up to 45,000 bonus points when you stay at any of our 3,600+ hotels worldwide with Marriott Rewards® Unexpected Bonus.

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To earn your bonus points:
•Register by July 31, 2013
•Stay 15 paid nights at any participating hotel between May 15 and September 2, 2013
•Earn 25,000 bonus points, plus an additional 2,000 points after each additional paid night (up to 45,000 points)"

I am not going to be able to do it. Any Elite members have luck calling a requesting to switch to the offer for new members?

What other offers are out there?