I would call the FF centre and explain that you had got 2100 plus credits as at Sept 15 and could you please have your Gold partner award.
My year expires Dec 1 so I have a little more breathing space. I would hate to have had my year expire just prior to the new system! Altho QF has been pretty understanding in the past
I am a few flights away from the lifetime Gold award (14000 credits) so I will wait to see if I am 'invited' or automatically sent my lifetime Gold membership.