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Dear Fellow AAA Members
It is with excitement that I share with you the news that the Akron Auto Club will join forces with the AAA Ohio Auto Club in a merger of business operations that will take place this year.
Most people are generally unaware of the history
of AAA, which is a federation of independent motor clubs. At one time in the early to mid-1900s, there were hundreds of smaller county-based clubs like Akron (serving Summit County). Throughout the decades, and in keeping with the changing landscape of travel, insurance and automotive technology development, the federation has undergone many changes to protect the resources of the membership, keep the cost of the membership product low and stable and enhance the benefits we offer.
The decision of club management and our govern- ing board to merge centered around three priorities: preserving and enhancing the benefits of our local members; preserving our local staff and service of- fices; and preserving our ability to continue to serve the Akron and Summit County community as we have traditionally, through travel and traffic safety advocacy, community investment and public affairs. I’m pleased to inform you that the merger with the AAA Ohio Auto Club will allow us to achieve those goals by retaining our dedicated staff and services, expanding our port- folio of member benefits and strengthening our local community engagement.
As the transition into AAA Ohio occurs over the next several months, you can expect to see some changes – mailings, membership cards, club publication, etc. all will undergo transitions. But you can be confident that the same unwavering commitment to our members
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Kevin Thomas, President
will only be improved through our shared vision of delivering unparalleled service and competitive prod- ucts through exceptional member experiences. In fact, you can expect to enjoy enhanced benefits over the coming membership year with increased Road Service and Travel benefits (including AAA Bicycle Service); a broader selection of Insurance products and services; an improved online and digital experience; and more. You will find more detailed information regarding your benefits with AAA Ohio in forthcoming editions of the club publication.
At the end of the day, our members know us simply as “Triple-A” – a globally recognized brand built on safety, peace of mind, trust and reliability – available to you 24/7, 365 days a year. We remain AT YOUR SERVICE in our locations in Akron, Summit County, through- out Ohio and anywhere you travel throughout North America, online at AAA.com or via our mobile app. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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 25, Issue 1 AAA Akron Editor: Kevin Thomas
Managing Editor: John T. Garcia
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VIRTUAL ESCORTED TOURS
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Featuring the Complete 2021 AAA Akron
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Feb. 1.
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See pages 12-15 and learn more about these exciting travel
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