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SPECIAL


SAVINGS FOR MOAA MEMBERS


Enjoy a little something extra from Avis—a free day on a weekend rental or a free single upgrade. That’s in addition to your MOAA member discount of up to 25% off with AWD # A354100.


Free Weekend Day Rental COUPON # TUTA035


Free Single Upgrade COUPON # UUGA037


Visit avis.com/moaa or call 1-800-698-5685 for reservations.


Volume 9, Number 11


Editor in Chief Col. Warren S. Lacy, USA-Ret.


Managing Editor Molly Wyman


Senior Editor Blair Sabo


Associate Editor Krysia Green


Assistant Editor Willow Nero


Contributing Editors Gina DiNicolo, Kris Ann Hegle, Thomas R. Philpott, Ralph Wetterhahn


Creative Director/Production Supervisor Mary Lynne Woychik


Art Director Rose Richey


Production Manager/Designer Jill Akers


Graphic Designer and Production Assistant Candice Taylor


Contributing Photographers Steve Barrett, Sean Shanahan


Advertising/Business Manager Angela D. Jenkins


Assistant Advertising/Business Manager Katrina Rainey


Managing Editor, Electronic Media Lauri Bearce


Web Project Manager Yumi Belanga


Electronic Media Manager Kate Maloney


Web Content Manager Chrisi West


Web Multimedia Producer Brandon Ross


Free Weekend Day Rental Terms and Conditions: Offer of one weekend day free applies to the time-and-mileage charges only of the third consecutive day of a minimum three-day weekend rental on an intermediate (group C) through a full-size, four-door (group E) car. Maximum rental period is fi ve days. Taxes, concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/ contract in CA) may apply and are extra. Optional products such as LDW ($29.99/day or less) and refueling are extra. Weekend rental period begins Thursday and car must be returned by Monday 11:59 p.m. or a higher rate will apply. A Saturday night keep is required. Offer cannot be used for one-way rentals; one offer per rental. May not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer, except your member discount. One offer per rental. Valid at participating Avis locations in the contiguous U.S. and Canada (excluding the New York Metro area). An advance reservation is required. Offer may not be available during holiday and other blackout periods. Offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of reservation and may not be available on some rates at some times. For reservations made on avis.com, free day will be applied at time of rental. Renter must meet Avis age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Rental must begin by 6/30/12.


Free Single Upgrade Terms and Conditions: Offer valid for a one-time, one-car-group upgrade on an intermediate (group C) through a full-size, four-door (group E) car. Maximum upgrade to premium (group G). Offer valid on daily, weekend, weekly (5-7 days) and monthly (max 28 days) rates. The upgraded car is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times. Offer valid at participating Avis locations in the contiguous U.S. and Canada. One offer per rental. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. May not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer except your AWD discount. For reservations made on avis.com, upgrade will be applied at time of rental. Renter must meet Avis age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Fuel charges are extra. Rental must begin by 6/30/12.


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