Dear Alliance Member,
This year has presented many financial challenges for small-business owners, families, and hard-working Americans. During 2007 we watched the steady decline of the real estate market and a steady increase in the minimum wage, unemployment rates and gasoline prices.
However, through everything 2007 threw at us, we managed to persevere. The Alliance for Affordable Services makes it our top priority to offer our members valuable business, personal and health benefits to help ease those daily financial strains. In fact, the 2007 Consumer Edge Membership provides access to over 100 money and time saving benefits and services, potentially saving members up to $11,022* a year.
Along with access to discounts on products and services, we also support the ability of small-businesses and individuals to grow and prosper by voicing your opinions on Capitol Hill. On behalf of the Alliance Board of Directors, I want to personally thank all the members who have given us their feedback, joined our action team or participated in surveys. That information allows us to continue to represent you in Washington, D.C. on the issues that matter to you.
In 2007, the Alliance Scholarship Program celebrated great successes, giving record-breaking amounts. The Alliance awarded $203,000 in scholarships to 135 remarkable students. This is the most that the Alliance has ever provided in a single year to help further the education of our member’s dependents. Through the scholarship program the Alliance encourages these students to pursue their goals, and provides financial assistance for families who continue to fight the increasing costs of raising a family in today’s economy.
On behalf of the Alliance, thank you again for being a member. We look forward to serving you in the future and offering valuable benefit packages to help you, your business and your family Live Better, Save More.
Sincerely,
Paul H. Pevsner, M. D.
President
*Potential Member Savings are based on a January 2006 pricing study administered by J. Shelton Associates, dba Shelton Creative, an integrated, full-service branding and marketing agency based in Dallas, Texas. The Potential Member Savings are annual and represent the sum of commonly used benefits available to Alliance Members. For more information on your Alliance benefits, please refer to www.AffordableServices.org. Benefit availability dependent upon state of residence and may be subject to change.
