United States Air Force Academy Officers' and Milazzo Enlisted Clubs, 333-4253
MILITARY FREE CASH AND TRAVEL REWARDS PROGRAM

 

PURPOSE  

-         To provide information on the Military Free Cash and Travel rewards program for MasterCard club membership card holders

 

DISCUSSION  

 

-         Rewards program is not new to club membership card program - have offered members a “travel miles” program for some time – TravelPlus  

-- A great value – only $29 per year – generate 1 point per dollar charged on club membership card 

-- Can redeem points for airline travel, hotel reservations, rental cars, etc. 

      -- Are no black-out dates and is not associated with a specific airline 

      -- Air travel awards must be booked at least 21 days in advance of travel 

 

-         Military Free Cash rewards program introduced about a year ago – a “one-of-a-kind” cash back offer developed for club members only 

-- Is the standard offer for all new members – new members are automatically enrolled  

 

-         If not currently enrolled or want to switch from TravelPlus to Military Free Cash, simply call Card Member Service (CMS) at 1-800-759-0294 

-- Cannot be enrolled in more than one program at a time 

-- Points from one program do not transfer to another program, so redeem them before you drop one program and enroll in the other 

-- Once enrolled, the member is sent brochure detailing program  

 

-         Military Free Cash rewards program is one more benefit of being a club member 

-- Earn 2 points on-base for every $1 put on club card in Services activities, the Base Exchange (except gas – earns 1 point), and the Commissary (effective date to be announced) 

-- Earn 1 point for every $1 put on club card off base 

-- No annual fee 

-- Max point accumulation is 60,000 points per year 

-- Points expire 24 months from month earned 

-- Program membership is automatically renewed

 

-         It’s easy and convenient to redeem points – call CMS at 1-800-759-0294 

   -- Once you earn at least 2,500 points, you can redeem them for cash ($25) or for 

       gift cards from well known merchants and restaurants

 

-         Participating merchants include 

-- Borders – offers wide selection of books, music, DVDs, videos, and more 

-- Chili’s, On The Border, and Macaroni Grill – you’ll find something you like 

-- Mobil and Exxon – prepaid gas cards at participating Exxon and Mobil locations 

      -- Sam Goody – music, movies, books, video games, software, and electronics  

-- Blockbuster – movies, game rental, snacks and more 

      -- Macy’s – shop at any of the Macy’s department stores 

      -- JC Penney – select top-quality merchandise from retail locations  

      -- Best Buy – electronics, home and office products, major appliances and more 

      -- Darden Restaurants – full service dining company  

      -- The Home Depot – choose from a large selection of home improvement products 

      -- Pier 1 Imports – one-of-a-kind furnishing and decorative accessories 

      -- Pizza Hut – the variety to satisfy a pizza craving 

      -- Marriott – comfort and quality at more than 2,100 Marriott hotels worldwide

 

-         Both programs are great values  

-- If you want cash back and gift certificates, choose Military Free Cash program – free  

-- If want a mileage program, choose TravelPlus – low fee of $29/year

 

Eligible users of 10th Services Division activities are active duty and retired military, NAF and DoD government employees, USAFA cadets and Prep School students, reservists, national  guard, and eligible family members. Eligible users of the Falcon Club are detailed on that page. Eligible users of Academy Concerts include the general public. 10/12/07 Web POC