Originally Posted by vanabb

Can we also know which years are credited (i.e. 2013, 2014, 2020, etc.)? This would put most of the discussion in this thread to rest. Please make this transparent.

For example, I was credited for +1 year in July this year after reaching Titanium, but I don't know if this if for my missing 2020 or 2021 year, or if is for 2022? Years are typically added only in Feb/March, so why then +1 in July after reaching a higher status level?

I am still convinced I am missing a year, but I will wait until early 2022 to ask again.

Originally Posted by dudestir

I see this on the FAQ page on the website (bolded italic from me)


When will my 2021 qualifying year of Elite status be applied to my account so I can track my path to Lifetime Elite Status?

As part of our regular process, members receive their qualifying year towards Lifetime Elite status in one of two ways:

1. If you maintain the same Elite level that you started the year with, your qualifying year of Elite status will be applied to your account in January of the following year. Note: In November 2021, when we extended the Elite status that members earned in 2019 or 2020, members received their 2021 qualifying year of Elite status.
2. If you achieve a higher Elite level during the year than the previous year, your qualifying year for the new, higher level will be applied at the time of achievement. Note: If you achieved a higher Elite level during 2021, your 2021 qualifying year of Elite status, was applied at the time of achievement.

If you maintain the same Elite level for 2022, your 2022 year of Elite status will be applied to your account in January 2023. If you achieve a higher Elite level during 2022, your 2022 year of tenure for the new, higher level will be applied at the time of achievement.

Examples:

• A Member achieved Gold Elite in 2019 and enjoyed the status in 2020. They received their 2020 year of Gold Elite status in July 2020 when we extended their status. Due to status extensions, the member received their 2021 year of tenure in November 2021 when they their status was extended to February 2023.
• A Member achieved Platinum Elite in 2020 and enjoyed the status in 2021. They received their 2021 year of Platinum status in November 2021 when they their status was extended to February 2023.
• A Gold Elite Member achieved Platinum Elite in April 2021; the Platinum year of Elite status for 2021 was applied upon achievement (in April 2021).