The Cumberland Commuter

January 2008

IN THIS EDITION...

Keep Your Money in 2008

Happy New Year! In December we promised updated information and tips for 2008, and we’ve got it. As gas prices and the cost of living continue to rise, the $50 flat rate won’t — it will still be available in 2008. If you’ve ever considered riding a vanpool, now is the time to do it. This exceptional value is something you can’t afford to miss. Check out our online handbooks that have all our policies listed in one place for details and information on vanpools.

If your New Year’s resolution is to save money or help save the environment, now is the time to contact Commuter Club and find a commute, flextime or telework option that is right for you. You will save money that you usually spend filling up your car with gas and on regular car maintenance, and you will reduce harmful pollutants from driving a single-occupancy vehicle, as well as decrease stress. Whatever your hesitancies may be, contact Commuter Club for answers to your questions. You also may visit www.commuterclub.com for more information.

Here’s to a year of happy commuting!

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Congratulations to December’s Commuter Rewards Winners!

These 37 commuters each won a $25 Visa gift card just for logging their commutes. Commuter Rewards is easy — if you carpool, vanpool, ride transit, bicycle or telework, then you can join the list of Commuter Rewards winners who have an extra $25 in their wallets. Sign up to log your commute today!

• Arlene Alexander — Thomson Tax
• Katie Bingham — Printpack
• Glenda Brannigan — Gentiva
• Cameron Brown — The Weather Channel
• Angela Camp — Home Depot
• Veronique Carter — Aegon
• Nicol Christopher — Aegon
• James Cook — Health Management Corp
• Diana Crout — Assurant
• Donna Day — Allstate
• Eric Dolive — The Weather Channel
• John Firth — SITA
• Dorothy Forehand — Insurance House
• Jean Freese — ZC Sterling
• Kevin Gettens — Sprint
• Aniece Hatcher — Taylor Bean and Whitaker
• Debora Henderson — GE
• Dorothy Henriksen — Genunie Parts Company
• Fannie Hines — Creditors Resources
• Sara Hoppes — Aerotek, Inc.
• Keith Jeanis — UniPro Foodservice
• Mildred Jenkins — Allatate
• Michael LeMay — Home Depot
• Robert Lukachick — GE
• Tiffany Martin — Insurance House
• Linda McDearis — Home Depot
• Judy Morrison — Ryerson
• Robin Mott — GE
• David Oliver — Home Depot
• Crystal Ollie — Tax Partners
• Joseph Pearson — The Weather Channel
• Milton Pyron — Travelport
• Tod Quarles — Practice Works
• Lorinda Shugart — GA Commerce Bank
• Noel Thomas — Tax Partners
• Vincent Williams — Sprint
• Cynthia Winters — JM Huber

Winners may provide a mailing address* by Jan. 31 to Meredith Clinton, or pick up on Jan. 30 between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce located at 240 Interstate North Parkway.

*Commuter Club is not responsible for prizes lost in the mail.

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Commuter Club Puts Extra Money in Your Pocket

Looking for a chance to put some extra money in your pocket? In 2007, more than $20,000 in prizes was given to Commuter Club participants through a partnership with Clean Air Campaign. You can continue to win in 2008 — here are a couple ways to get started:

• Refer a rider by pre-registering with Commuter Club and you are eligible for a $50 bonus from the Clean Air Campaign.
• Log your alternative commute to be eligible for monthly Commuter Rewards drawings. The more you log, the higher chance you have to win.
• Continue to read the e-Newsletter for upcoming commuter contests.

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Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Offers Discount on Commemorative Bricks

Make your mark in Cumberland Galleria by purchasing a 4"x8" or 12"x12" brick for the Cobb Energy Centre plaza. This is a great gift idea for friends and family. Regularly $100 and $350, you can now receive a special 15 percent discount through January 31, 2008. Each brick purchase is 100% tax-deductible. Buy your brick and then strap on your walking shoes to check it out.

Click here to place an order online or to download a printable PDF so you can mail or fax your order. Enter the code HOLIDAY at checkout to receive the 15 percent discount.*

All proceeds benefit the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Foundation. The foundation is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization that supports the Centre’s construction and endowment, and acts as a fiduciary of the Centre’s resources.

For questions, please contact Nancy Gaddy.

*Discount available through online purchases only.

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What’s New

Keep an eye out for new commuter contests and rewards in 2008. As always, we’ll be giving away cash and gift cards! Look for more information in future e-Newsletters.

Guaranteed Ride Home Administrative Changes

Effective Feb. 1, 2008 the Guaranteed Ride Home program will be administered by 1-87-RIDEFIND. Click here to register or call 1-87-RIDEFIND (1-877-433-3463) today!

Discard all Commuter Club GRH materials by Feb. 1, 2008. Participants will be required to sign an agreement annually with 1-87-RIDEFIND to be eligible for 5 non-consecutive rides per calendar year.

Join These Vanpools!

Click here to see more of the vanpools offered on the county map below.

Work hours are listed below

Cherokee County

To Cumberland Blvd/ Galleria
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact: Patricia Maurer
(770) 955-2226 ext. 162

Cobb County

To Wildwood
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Contact: Leana McDonald
(770) 933-3075

DeKalb County

To Overton Park/Galleria/ Riverwood
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Contact: Margaret Clark
(770) 541-2470

To Riverwood/Galleria
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: Beverley Brown
(770) 563-7835

To Interstate North Office Park
7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Contact: Mary Palmer
(678) 742-3953

Gwinnett County

To Wildwood
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact: Paul Wehner
(770) 221-2381

Henry County

To Circle 75/Parkwood/ Interstate North Office Park
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Contact: Cornel Brinkley
(770) 763-1158

Jackson County

To Interstate North Office Park/Wildwood
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: Scott Brewer
(770) 226-3137

Paulding County

To Interstate North Office Park/ Circle 75
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: Gene Dutton
(678) 467-8433

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