This is the SPG offer that comes in the Onepass Gold Elite Packs. It is valid from March 1, 2001 through February 28, 2002. Nowhere in this promotion does it mention getting gold status though
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Here's the wording:
"Complimentary Corporate Preferred Guest Membership in the Starwood Preferred Guest Program and 500 OnePass bonus miles on your first stay
Corporate Preferred Benefits
-2000 Starpoint bonus after 5th and 10th stay
-4 p.m. late check-out
-Preferred room upgrades upon check-in (subject to availability)
Program Benefits
-Earn two Starpoints for every dollar sepnd at more than 700 hotels in over 80 countries
-No blackout dates or capacity controls on award redemption
-Participating brands: Westin Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels
To enroll and receive your instant upgrade to the Corporate Preferred Guest level, call 1-888-625-4957 in the U.S., 01-800-01-08200 in Mexico, 00-800-052-0075 in Panama, or 0800-10-9546 in Brazil and mention code C8."