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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Kevin Thomas, President
The modernized AAA Diamond Program guidelines for hotels and restaurants reflect the latest in traveler expectations and industry trends. AAA has removed outdated criteria in favor of factors that more directly relate to guest comfort, design and layout. For example, AAA inspectors will now look for sufficient storage space and shelving for clothes and personal belongings in guest rooms, and not for ironing boards or printed guest information, to reflect modern guest expectations. For more information, visit AAA.com/Diamonds.
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DOWNTOWN AKRON – 330-762-0631
100 Rosa Parks Dr., Akron, OH 44311
FAIRLAWN TOWN CENTRE – 330-867-0694
2709 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333
HUDSON PLAZA – 330-650-6727
178 W. Streetsboro Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.– Noon Sundays and Holidays: Closed
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE 24 HOURS
1-800-222-4357 (1-800-AAA-HELP)
Website: AAA.com | Email: info@akron.aaa.com
AAA Mobile App: Available for free download on iTunes App Store or Google Play
OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board......... Robert W. Malone Vice Chair......... Ann Manby
Treasurer......... James P. Nilsen President & CEO......... Kevin Thomas
Secretary/Assistant Treasurer......... Gail A. Lee Immediate Past Chair......... Sylvia D. Trundle
DIRECTORS
Gregory R. Bean Robert W. Malone James P. Nilsen Nancy Gotfredson Theo H. Woods
Lashawrida Fellows Ann Manby
E.R. Preston III Sylvia D. Trundle
Randolph Baxter
Joseph M. Clapp William H. Considine Patricia L. Graves Patricia A. Kemph Roger T. Read F. William Steere
Maliek D. Carthorn Mark T. Clark
Richard C. Fedorovich Edward G. Kemp Joseph M. Leyden
P. David Shanafelt
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
AAA NOW!, Volume 24, Issue 2 AAA Akron Editor: Kevin Thomas
Managing Editor: John T. Garcia
AAA Now! (USPS 663-790) (ISSN 1553-6394) is the official publication of AAA Akron Auto Club, 100 Rosa Parks Dr., Akron, OH 44311.
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DRIVING EXCELLENCE
I am pleased to inform you that the preeminent classroom training tool for novice drivers – How to Drive – has been approved by the State of Ohio for Online Driver’s Education.
The How to Drive online course delivers the rules and essential elements of safe driving in an interactive and innovative way. Approved in the state of Ohio for novice driver classroom education, this online program aims
to ensure that safe driving habits are developed and maintained for life.
The course is $79 for AAA members, $99 for non- members, and is available at AAA.com/HowToDrive.
DRIVING EXCITEMENT
Check out the article and information about Bonus Drive on page 22. This new member benefit aims to add some excitement and savings to your next vehicle lease or purchase.
For more information and to find eligible vehicles, go to AAA.BonusDrive.com.
DRIVING DIFFERENTIATION
We’ve transformed the AAA Diamond Program to help travelers better understand the overall quality, range of facilities and level of services offered by a property. Unlike ratings from unknown users sharing their opinions, the Diamond designations are provided by experienced professionals using consistent guidelines to tell travelers what a property offers.
Members in Motion
In December, AAA Akron offices hosted their annual Holiday Open House. Charles Palmer and Margy Whapham (pictured here) were winners of the
prize drawings.
Thanks to all who attended and helped make this event special.
Snap a selfie or group photo of you and your membership card(s) and send them to webmaster@akron.aaa.com for a chance to appear as future Members in Motion.
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