Cheapest way to have a "sports affiliation" re MVP reservations
Mar 31, 2013, 5:22 am
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Cheapest way to have a "sports affiliation" re MVP reservations
Homewood Suites has this provision in the rate details for MVP-booked reservatons (no other HHonors brand has such a requirement in the rate details for MVP-booked hotels):
While I have never been asked for proof of such affiliation, I have a 6 night stay booked later this year and am wondering about being on the safe side by being able to produce some sort of card or web page printout.
So, anyone have any suggestions for a cheap way to be "affiliated" through being a fan, supporter, or some such of something?
Special Rate. Hhonors number required when booking and is required at check in. Subject to availability restrictions at each Hotel. Restrictions: Must be requested. Do not offer. HHonors number required when booking and required at check in. Individual sports traveler program. Travelers will have direct affiliation with professional sports clubs,collegiate athletic departments or amateur sports Associations.
So, anyone have any suggestions for a cheap way to be "affiliated" through being a fan, supporter, or some such of something?
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Mar 31, 2013, 5:35 am
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Homewood Suites has this provision in the rate details for MVP-booked reservatons (no other HHonors brand has such a requirement in the rate details for MVP-booked hotels):
While I have never been asked for proof of such affiliation, I have a 6 night stay booked later this year and am wondering about being on the safe side by being able to produce some sort of card or web page printout.
So, anyone have any suggestions for a cheap way to be "affiliated" through being a fan, supporter, or some such of something?
While I have never been asked for proof of such affiliation, I have a 6 night stay booked later this year and am wondering about being on the safe side by being able to produce some sort of card or web page printout.
So, anyone have any suggestions for a cheap way to be "affiliated" through being a fan, supporter, or some such of something?
That said, even though I carry my membership card w/me. I've never been asked for it.
Mar 31, 2013, 5:53 am
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No.
But would happily be a supporter of those who do.
Would love to have some specific suggestions.
But would happily be a supporter of those who do.
I have membership cards from my sport from both the national and local organizations. You would be surprised how many sports have similar organizations, including running, trail running /cross country. The annual fees are usually cheap ($25-50) and often include a magazine and lots of training tips and access to discussion forums. No proof of doing the sport is needed, just pay the annual membership fee.
Mar 31, 2013, 7:56 am
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USA Track & Field $30
http://www.usatf.org/Products---Serv...mberships.aspx
American Trail Running $40
http://www.trailrunner.com/membershi...rship_form.htm
Local Running/Track Clubs, for example
Asheville Track Club $20
Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club $20
http://www.usatf.org/Products---Serv...mberships.aspx
American Trail Running $40
http://www.trailrunner.com/membershi...rship_form.htm
Local Running/Track Clubs, for example
Asheville Track Club $20
Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club $20
Mar 31, 2013, 8:20 am
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Many of us have successfully used MVP rates for years now, to the best of my knowledge no one has EVER been asked for a membership card - same goes for AAA rates...
Mar 31, 2013, 9:09 am
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Be careful with the AAA rates. I have been asked for my card several times, both in the US and internationally. You'll be stuck paying rack rate if you are using the AAA rate when not eligible.
Mar 31, 2013, 9:13 am
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If you join any amateur sport organization, you do support those of us that do the sport. The fees often go towards advancing and improving aspects of that sport.
All of us amateur sports participants thank you for whatever organization you decide to join
. Who knows you may decide to join in anyway!!
Mar 31, 2013, 1:49 pm
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Mar 31, 2013, 3:21 pm
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Mar 31, 2013, 6:22 pm
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- I think you membership in Flyertalk should count as amateur sport association. If they ask, just say it is all about mattress-running!
Mar 31, 2013, 7:14 pm
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Jun 19, 2013, 1:51 pm
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I was asked for my AAA card once. I showed them the number in an app on my Android; that was all they needed to see.
Jun 19, 2013, 2:12 pm
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Mrs. Amanuensis is a competitive powerlifter. I feel that her memberships in two different powerlifting federations is how we qualify for MVP rates.
Jun 20, 2013, 8:12 pm
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Jun 20, 2013, 10:19 pm
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ANY Amateur sports association. USTA, etc.
Fellow divers? How about your NAUI, TDI, PADI etc. certification card.
DAN for than matter; I always carry my (extra-thin, a bonus) DAN card with me. It can show the sport association and it provides me with medevac.
Fellow FTers, do you know you can join DAN for $35 per person / $55 family (Canada add $5.00 to each). No, you do not have to be a diver. Why would you do this?
The membership includes medevac insurance. Nope, no age limitations and the reason does not have to be dive related. You can purchase Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance etc. as well, at additional costs of course, but the truly great deal is in the medevac.
Fellow divers? How about your NAUI, TDI, PADI etc. certification card.
DAN for than matter; I always carry my (extra-thin, a bonus) DAN card with me. It can show the sport association and it provides me with medevac.
Fellow FTers, do you know you can join DAN for $35 per person / $55 family (Canada add $5.00 to each). No, you do not have to be a diver. Why would you do this?
The membership includes medevac insurance. Nope, no age limitations and the reason does not have to be dive related. You can purchase Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance etc. as well, at additional costs of course, but the truly great deal is in the medevac.
DAN TravelAssist®
As a DAN Member, you automatically receive DAN TravelAssist and up to $100,000 of evacuation assistance coverage. This benefit is effective for both diving and nondiving medical emergencies. Evacuation coverage begins when you travel on a trip at least 50 miles (80 km) from home and call the DAN Emergency Hotline (+1-919-684-9111) for assistance or evacuation.
As a DAN Member, you automatically receive DAN TravelAssist and up to $100,000 of evacuation assistance coverage. This benefit is effective for both diving and nondiving medical emergencies. Evacuation coverage begins when you travel on a trip at least 50 miles (80 km) from home and call the DAN Emergency Hotline (+1-919-684-9111) for assistance or evacuation.