Going Places

Summer 2015

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8 G O I N G P L A C E S | S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 iSTOCK SPEAKER'S CORNER Getting In-line with Online Even our TripTiks are learning a few new tricks. Now you can plan your roadtrip online and download the TripTik right to your phone or tablet, which many of us are now using for navigation rather than tradi- tional maps. Of course, if you still want a printed Trip- Tik, we can do that, or you can print at home. (See page 56 for details on TripTik changes.) You can email, tweet, Facebook, Instagram or hashtag us, but don't forget you can always still pick up that phone or come into one of our service centres – we are always here for you. We might be learning some new tricks, but we certainly aren't forgetting the tried- and-true ways that so many of you have come to respect and trust. GP –Mike Mager President and CEO, CAA Manitoba Sound Advice ere were certainly some great tips and insights for homeowners in "Robber's-Eye View" (Home Sweet Home, Spring 2015). We completely agree with maxi- mizing an alarm system's protection through deliberate placement of the keypad and being sure to always set the alarm (tips 3 and 10). But we would like to caution your readers about the false sense of security from tip 7, suggesting that a loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. A monitored alarm system is both a deterrent and provides an immediate response in the event of an emergency – whether it's a burglary, re, medical emergency, alarms for water in the basement or heating system failure. A monitored alarm system will make a burglar think twice about entering your home, help minimize their time in it if they do enter and instantly signal there's a problem. –Rial Black General Manager, ProTELEC Alarms We've all heard the saying – you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I tend to disagree. For more than 110 years, CAA Manitoba has been serving our members and our province. You don't get to stay in business for over a century if you aren't willing to learn a few new tricks. Like any organization right now in Canada, we are learning to embrace new technologies and incorporate them into the way we connect with our membership. You told us that in order to stay relevant to mem- bers, we need to be competitive in the online world. I've been very excited to see and hear about all the new ways we are able to connect and do business with you through our app, website and social media. One of the biggest projects we have launched of late is our online store. Now, you don't even have to get out of your PJs to shop for travel accessories, luggage and Lug products while taking advantage of special member pricing. We can ship right to your door, or you can pick up at one of our ser vice centres in Winnipeg or Brandon. It's a great way for our rural members to have access to the many quality products we sell in our service centres. We also know many of our members like to book travel on their own online. Did you know you can book vacation packages, cruises, ights, hotels, car rentals and city-speci c excursions right on the CAA website? With that, you get the best of both worlds: the convenience of booking when and how you want, and great value while being backed by CAA Travel. e same goes for insurance. You can now buy travel insurance or get a free quote for home and property insurance with just a click of a mouse. WRITE US: Going Places P.O. Box 1400, 870 Empress St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2Z3 Letters may be edited for length and clarity. email: goingplaces@caamanitoba.com facebook.com/caamanitoba twitter.com/caamanitoba

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