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UPDATE Alexa's Bus T hank you to everyone involved in this incredible effort," says Laurel Middelaer, after more than $45,000 was raised by the summer 2011 Alexa's Bus campaign. A total of $100,000 has now Net Some Bling Blue Nile ranks behind only Tiffany & Co. when it comes to diamond ring sales. That's good news for Members, who save an additional 10% on online purchases of Blue Nile jewellery and ring settings (with valid BCAA Membership and AAACA code). Bonus: Members shopping at Paris Jewellers in Burnaby, Prince George and Nanaimo save 25% on all in-stock and regularly priced jewellery; plus 15% on repairs, special orders and custom designs. i www.bcaa.com/savings "Sweet" Sleeps been contributed by BCAA Members and others toward mobile testing units specifically designed to assist police in road safety education and enforcement efforts against impaired driving. Since the loss of their four-year-old daughter, Alexa, killed by a drunk driver in May 2008, Laurel and Michael Middelaer have worked with police, B.C.'s Surrey community and BCAA's Road Safety Foundation to help prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy. This latest campaign brings everyone involved significantly closer to their goal of putting custom buses on B.C. roads that will: That over-the-border getaway option might be more of a can't-miss thanks to the sweet deals now being offered at participating Marriott Hotels — with Members saving up to 15% on room rates throughout the U.S. and Canada through December 31, 2011. This special includes complimentary daily breakfast and Marriott Rewards points earnings. Act as mobile classrooms — to educate the public about the consequences of drunk driving Vision Quest Contain the equipment — and space — to collect evidence and process impaired drivers more efficiently at roadside locations How can you help? With a donation — of cash or CAA Dollars — at any BCAA sales centre, or online at alexasbus.com i BCAA Road Safety Foundation: www. bcaatsf.ca i www.bcaa.com/savings Members save up to 30% on regularly priced LensCrafters, Pearle Vision and Sears Optical eyewear and non-prescription sun wear (including frames and RX lenses).* If an eyewear purchase with the BCAA discount is higher than in-store special prices, Members receive the lowest in-store price plus an additional $5 off.* i www.bcaa.com/savings *Restrictions apply Flash 'n Save Election of Directors BCAA's board of directors governs the association on behalf of all Members to ensure continued financial viability, commitment to the constitution and fulfillment of BCAA's mission. The board supervises management and monitors management's perfomance against specific goals. Each year at this time, the board of directors also determines the number of elected directors for the following year (commencing with the annual general meeting in March), identifies board vacancies and advises Members of the nomination and election process. A detailed Notice of Election of Directors will be posted online at www.bcaa.com/ notice on September 30, 2011. The Notice of Election of Directors can also be obtained at any one of BCAA's 28 sales centres, or by calling 604-268-5000. WIN A FREE BCAA BATTERY ENTER OUR MONTHLY DRAW ONLINE AT WWW.BCAA.COM/FREEBATTERY Craig Minielly/Aura Photographics p42-43_YourBCAA.indd 43 With a flash of your BCAA Membership card, receive up to 30% off at more than 150,000 Show Your Card & Save accommodation, retail and auto partners worldwide. 2011 fall promotions feature Member savings of* — 20% on Penske local truck rentals (October) 10% with Amtrak 20% at Kamloops Towne Lodge Up to 15% at The UPS Store Up to 30% at Cloverdale Paint* Up to 25% with Paris Jewellers Up to 67% or more with YVR Long-Term Parking i www.bcaa.com/savings *Restrictions may apply Ways to Reach Us Call or visit your local BCAA sales centre 310-2345 (no area code required), or click on www.bcaa.com/locations BCAA CONTACT CENTRE Lower Mainland: 604-268-5555 Elsewhere in B.C.: 1-800-663-1956 ROAD ASSIST QUICK-DIAL Just dial *222 on your cellphone WESTWORLD >> FA L L 2 0 1 1 43 8/17/11 12:23:49 PM