Originally Posted by
RedSun
It is not calendar year, but account year. Technically you are still a Ritz/Marriott gold member on 8/1/2018. It is not clear if
1. you'll be converted to Gold or Platinum
2. if the status will carry over after the anniversary year.
So, I'd get the $10k done. It is not much extra spending if this is still the new card.