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Welcome back to MAPE at the Capitol. I'm Richard Kolodziejski, MAPE's Legislative
and Communications Director. Last week, over Easter break, legislators
spent some time away from the Capitol and in their communities to talk about the budget
and their plans for the second half of session. Since we, too, had a little break from tracking
bills and discussing the budget, we thought it'd be a perfect time to share some exciting
news with you. Did you know that you as a MAPE member have
access to thousands of discounts on everyday purchases like haircuts, grocery runs and
restaurant tabs? To check the Access discounts, just go to www.mape.org, click on the My MAPE
page and then on Member Discounts. Looking to save a few bucks on a date night with someone
special? There are hundreds of local restaurants, movie theaters and entertainment outlets just
waiting to take your discount card! Maybe you're already planning a summer vacation
to Disney World or hoping to rent a car for a family road trip ... You can save hundreds
of dollars on those special kinds of purchases, too, thanks to the Access to Discounts program
made available to all MAPE members. In fact, the Access to Discounts program has
deals that span the country, and even the globe - Discounts that are perfect for vacation
planning, errand running or simple every-day living. New discounts are added every month,
and some of the most popular deals include hotels, restaurants, retail clothing stores
and fitness centers. There's a good chance you've shopped at
a discount-eligible store in the last week alone! With big name stores like Target, Verizon,
Subway, Macy's and Home Depot accepting Access Cards, you can save hundreds, if not
thousands, of dollars a year on every-day and special occasion purchases!
Wondering how to save all that cash? There's an app for that. In addition to swiping your
discount card or printing the coupon straight from the Access website, there's a "My
Deals" app ready to help you search for discounts near you.
In addition to the app, every Thursday, we will highlight a discount available to you
through the Access program. Watch for our Thrifty Thursday posts each week on MAPE's
Facebook page and Twitter feed. Access Discount membership is just another
one of the valuable benefits of being a MAPE member. We are always looking for more ways
to serve you. Besides, who doesn't love saving money? Tell your friends at work about
the program, and start saving today! Have a good Access bargain story to tell?
We'd love to hear how your discount card helped you put some money back in your wallet.
Share your sale tale with us on Facebook, Twitter or email your success story to us
at action@mape.org Speaking of extra cash, you should see your
2% back pay from January 1st on your paycheck this week.
That's all we have for you this week. Next week we'll be back to the grind at the Capitol.
Until then, happy saving from all of us at MAPE.