Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Your 2 free nights from last year are safe.
You get the anniversary free night only if you spent $12K on the card before your anniversary date. Check your FPC account to see, or phone Chase.
I did spend so much, so I am cautious about cancelling the card before using my new anniversary free night.