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November 2007
in this issue:
community - savings
- travel store - travel
- insurance - financial
- automotive

AAA Oregon is proud to be recognized by the City of Portland as a BlueWorks business for reducing, reusing, recycling, and making sustainable purchasing choices such as paper with post-consumer recycled content.
“We are very proud to be a part of BlueWorks,” said John Porter, President/CEO. “By taking our environmental program to the next level, we are showing that we care about our community.”
BlueWorks is a program of the City of Portland Office of Sustainable
Development. Learn more about BlueWorks and other business assistance
programs (including green building and energy efficiency) at www.sustainableportland.org.

Giving a gift membership sends all your best and all the benefits and services of AAA, including a wide range of exclusive member savings and dependable roadside assistance. Knowing your loved ones are protected, even when they’re riding in someone else’s car, will give you peace of mind all year long. This season, give the gift of AAA.
We’ll waive the $10 enrollment fee on each gift membership you purchase through 12/31/07.
Click here to give the gift of AAA, visit, call 1-800-JOIN-AAA, or visit your nearest AAA Service Center.
As drivers mature, we must adapt to many technological innovations in our vehicles and learn to compensate for the physical changes we all experience. Coaching the Mature Driver was developed specifically for drivers 55 and older, and focuses on defensive driving techniques to help adjust driving styles as we age. This course is approved by the State of Oregon for the Defensive Driving Discount. $20 for AAA Members, $25 for non-Members.
Portland Service Center - November 16
Beaverton Service Center - November 29
Clackamas Service Center - December 6
All classes are from 9am-4pm with a one hour break for lunch.
Please call Oregon Driver Education Center to register at 503-297-4813.
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AAA Members Save $1 on admission
Hands-on exhibits are family-friendly and designed to teach visitors about the sustainability of forests and trees of the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
503-228-1367 or www.worldforestry.org.
Don't forget - AAA Members receive discounts on a variety of concerts & events around the Portland Metro area. Visit AAA.com for details on these and other great shows with AAA Member discounts!
Join us for a fun day of holiday shopping at the AAA Travel Store in Corvallis. Special guest and packing expert, Anne McAlpin will demonstrate new, innovative packing tips from her best-selling book and DVD, Pack It Up at 10am. Representatives from Travelpro luggage, Baggallini bags and Klutz publishing will be on hand to help with gift selections for everyone on your list. Travel Professionals will also be available to assist with holiday trip planning.
Plus, refreshments, door prizes and special pricing on select items!
Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 9:30am - 3:00pm
Packing Workshop from 10:00am - 11:00am
AAA Service Center - Corvallis
1318 NW 9th Street, Suite A
There is no charge to attend the packing seminar with Anne McAlpin, but space is limited. Please RSVP to corvallis@aaaoregon.com or call 541-757-2535.
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SPECIAL
OFFER!
Receive the Rick Steves Europe Planning
Map (a $5.95 value) with your purchase of
$25 or more of Rick Steves Travel Gear!*
*Selection varies by store. Valid through 12/31/07.
Visit AAA.com
or call 1-877-422-2359
to find AAA Travel Store near you.
Dine. Shop. Travel. Save.® Stop by your local AAA Travel Store
to pick up the 2008 Entertainment Book. Save up to 50% and get 2-for-1
deals on things you do every day. The Entertainment Book includes discounts
at top restaurants, shops, attractions, events and more.
Portland/Vancouver: $20.00
Greater Oregon: $20.00
Visit
AAA.com
or call 1-877-422-2359 to find AAA Travel Store near you.

Check out our online eTravel Store at www.AAA.com/etravelstore where Members save 15% or more on hundreds of brands.* Save even more during these special member savings dates:
November 14 - 21 and November 25 - Thanksgiving Sale with 20% off most items!* December 11 - 20 and December 30 - Holiday Sale with 20% off most items!*
1. Cynthia Rowley Lena Satchel 2. Kenneth Cole Reaction 5"
Ladies Computer Tote 3. Elissa Bloom Jewel Pouch-Plum Heart
4. Baby Kaed Sanya Quilted Diaper Bag 5. Skyway Kid's Gear Rolling
Backpack
Visit AAA.com/etravelstore
to start saving today!
*Discount does not apply to all brands. See website for details.
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September 12-19, 2008
7-Day Alaskan Explorer via Glacier Bay on
Holland America Line's ms Amsterdam
Sail round-trip from Seattle from $999*
Join AAA hosts for a magnificent cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Journey through the Pacific Northwest into a seemingly endless horizon of forested islands and sheltering mountain peaks. Witness thundering glaciers. Imagine the antics of sea otters and humpback whales breaching the waves in their ocean home.
Book this special AAA-hosted cruise and enjoy*:
• Up to $50 shipboard credit per cabin
• A complimentary bottle of champagne
• Additional AAA gifts
• An exclusive onboard AAA cocktail reception
Call your AAA Travel Professional to book today! Call 1-800-529-3222
or click
here for more details.
* All pricing is per person, double occupancy, cruise only, and subject to change. Air, transfers, government taxes and fees are additional. Shipboard credit is $25 per person up to max $50 per cabin. Champagne is per cabin. Ship's registry: Netherlands
Play on the slopes during the day. Enjoy great entertainment, fine food and gambling during the night on your fun-filled winter getaway.
Lake Tahoe - Hyatt Regency Lake
Tahoe, $372 per person*
Valid through December 13, 2007
Reno - John Ascuaga's Nugget, A
Tower room $118 per person*
Valid through December 27, 2007
Reno - Eldorado Hotel Casino, Deluxe Tower Room, $172 per person*
Valid through December 20, 2007
All packages include 3 Nights Hotel and Intermediate Car Rental.
Call your AAA Travel Professional to book your winter vacation! 1-800-222-1768
*All prices are per person based on double occupancy for Monday-Tuesday arrivals. Pricing includes all hotel taxes. Three days Intermediate car rental through Hertz (gas, tax, insurance and facility service fees are additional). Prices are subject to availability, subject to change, are not retroactive and are not guaranteed until paid in full. Surcharges for holidays and special events may apply. Restrictions apply. All terms and conditions of Travel Connection® packages apply. Other hotels and dates may be available, but prices will vary.

Insure your home and your auto through the AAA Insurance Agency and save!
Get the homeowner’s coverage you need to protect your most valuable asset and save even more with a multi-policy discount. Ask about additional discounts for AAA members, new homes, security systems and retirees, to name a few. AAA can also help you insure your boat, motorcycle or RV.
Let us put together a quote for you – call us at 1-866-AAA-QUOTE, visit AAA.com or stop by your local Service Center today.
*AAA Oregon/Idaho is not an insurance
company and offers insurance solely as an agent for other companies
through its subsidiary, Automobile Association Agency. More information
on the companies represented can be provided upon request or when receiving
an insurance quote. Discounts are subject to qualification and may vary
by insurance company and type of insurance coverage.
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Save up to 5% at the gas pump.*
Plus, when you use your AAA credit card you save an additional 5%** on your Travel Store purchases!
Call 1-800-545-7899 or visit AAA.com to apply today!
*For information about the rates, fees, other costs, and benefits associated with the use of this credit card, contact the card issuer, FIA Card Services, N.A.: write to P.O. Box 15020, Wilmington, DE 19850, visit online at AAA.com, or call toll-free 800-545-7899. TTY users call 866-247-3249. The 5% rebate for total gasoline purchases paid for at the pump each billing cycle is capped at 2% of your total retail purchase transactions made during the same billing cycle. Additional terms apply. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association and is used by issuer pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Platinum Plus is a trademark of FIA Card Services, N.A. ©2006 FIA Card Services, N.A.
**5% AAA Credit Card discount valid only at AAA Oregon/Idaho Travel Stores. 5% discount valid through 12/31/08. Some restrictions may apply. Discount may apply to select merchandise only. Selection may vary by store.
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Did you know that members can receive a complimentary battery and electrical system check? If your battery has failed and a jumpstart won't get you back on the road, we'll offer you a replacement battery that includes a 3-year full replacement warranty at exclusive AAA member pricing.
Additionally, you’ll receive the convenience of battery delivery
and installation at your home, work or other location of your choice.
Instead of scheduling an appointment with your repair shop and leaving
your car all day to replace your battery, click
here or call
1-800-AAA-HELP to request roadside battery service today.
Battery Services is available in the Portland Metro region, McMinnville,
Salem, Bend, Eugene, Springfield & Medford
With winter on the way, it's time to start preparing your Summer toys. Boats should be prepared for winter freeze by changing the gear case oil, flushing and lubricating the water pump and tuning the engine, making it ready for next season. Motorcycles need periodic inspection, servicing and preventative maintenance prior to those long winter days.
For special winter needs, check out these AAA Approved Auto Repair Facilities:
MARINE
Milwaukie - Steven's Marine (503-652-1444)
Tigard - Steven's Marine (503-620-7023)
MOTORCYCLES
Tualatin - Fast Forward Custom Motorcycles (503-885-7879)
Gladstone - Latus Motors Harley-Davidson (503-249-8653)
AAA is excited to announce DuFresne's Auto Repair is now performing repairs on German automobiles. Located in Northwest Portland, DuFresne's has a specialist on site ready to serve your German auto repair needs.
10690 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97229 * 503-646-2940
Read more
about the AAA Approved Auto Repair Program.
AAA Oregon AutoSource will help you buy any make or model of car, truck, or van – new or used. We will save you time and help you avoid the anxieties and headaches of the car dealerships.
You can visit AutoSource online, call 1-877-503-4AAA, or stop by your local AAA Service Center to meet with a personal AutoSource consultant. AAA Service Centers with AutoSource consultants include Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Clackamas, Bend, Salem and Eugene. They will guide you through an easier way to buy a car.
To get more information and see actual vehicles available to buy today, click here.
For important disclosure information, visit AutoSource online and click "Important AutoSource Disclosures."