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Holiday High-Five Sonoma Adventure Getaway Contest
Win a weekend in Sonoma for two as you celebrate the Season of Sharing by encouraging your
friends to join City CarShare. Give your friends and family a way to simplify their life and
boost their green lifestyle.
Any City CarShare member who signs up five or more friends by January 31, 2009 will be entered in a drawing to win a weekend getaway adventure in Sonoma. Through our ongoing Tell a Friend program, any member who signs up a friend will automatically get $20 in driving credits and that friend will also get $20 in credits. So if 5 of your friends join, you'll get $100 in credits and each friend will get $20 in credits, and you'll be automatically entered into the High-Five Sonoma Adventure Getaway contest. And because you referred your friends during this contest, your friends won't have to submit a deposit for one year. Plus, with 5 referrals, we'll refund your deposit back to you in driving credits. 
Start now and refer all the friends you want! You'll all get credits and you'll a chance to win the High-Five getaway. If you are selected as our 1st prize winner, you pick the dates and we provide you with lavish accommodations at the Inn at Sonoma, a delectable dinner at El Dorado, a private wine tasting and tour at Sebastiani, and of course some wheels for the weekend. A lucky 2nd prize winner will receive a clock/radio with speakers and iPod dock to play their tunes. Click here for more prize details, tips for referring, and contest rules. Let the sharing begin!
* Please note this contest does not apply to Trial Program members or new employee sign ups for business accounts
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A Great 2008: New Programs for More People
It's been a whirlwind of a year as we proudly rolled out two programs that extend car sharing
to more people than ever before. Thanks to our partnership with the Bay Area Wilderness
Training (BAWT) organization, two new "BAWTmobile" minivans were introduced this year for
everyone to share. Together, CCS and BAWT support fun field trips for youth while meeting
your occasional needs for passenger vans. Also this year, in partnership with the City of
Berkeley and the Berkeley Commission on Disabilities, CCS introduced the nation's first
wheelchair accessible passenger van. The AccessMobile - also available to everyone to share - is
especially designed to carry up to two wheelchairs plus passengers. These programs, as well
as our low-income, student and nonprofit plans, bring car sharing to new heights through
innovation and community-based partnerships. And we do it while providing the lowest rates
in town. If you know of a worthy local organization that will benefit from a partnership
with City CarShare, let us know. Stay tuned for more programs in 2009!
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A Special Thanks to our VolunteersEvery day City CarShare's dedicated staff works hard to provide you with an effortless car sharing experience. But you may not be aware of a constant stream of support fueled by the big hearts of City CarShare's volunteers. From those who are known as regulars around the office like Joan or Silvia; to the occasional envelope stuffers like Martin or Victoria; to our event volunteers, both frequent and fluttery; City CarShare's engine runs smoother thanks to these trusty workers. From all of us at City CarShare, we extend a special thanks to our beloved volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know at volunteers@citycarshare.org. | ||
New Cars on the Block!When was the last time you looked at how many locations we have? This past year alone we've added over 70 cars to our fleet, including the super fun smart car, three specialized minivans and more and more hybrids. Check out our newest pods and cars below. We even have an at-a-glance view of all our pods to help you. We've been so busy, you just might find a new pod closer to you!New Pods
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Driving Tip- Extending Your DriveOh no! You just looked at the clock and the car needs to be back in its pod in an hour. Not enough time to cram in all of your holiday shopping and errands? Here are some useful tips to make your trips stress free.
Opt in for our reservation confirmation text alerts. You'll get a confirmation sent to your cell phone each time you reserve a car. We'll include your reservation date, time, location and your Gas Card Driver ID number. (To opt-in for text alerts log in and go to the Preferences page in the Account Info section. Enter your 10-digit cell phone number followed by @ and your carrier's domain in the text message confirmation box (ex. 4159958588@txt.att.net). We have a reference guide to help you get started.) If your reservation is already in progress, use the automated system to extend your reservation. Just call 877-363-0710 or go to citycarshare.org/m with your wireless web enabled cell phone to give yourself more time. (If you are not able to extend your reservation and another member has already reserved your car, please call the emergency line so we can notify the next member you're running late.) |
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Free Tickets to Dame Edna's Last ShowLooking for a laugh? Dame Edna Live Intimate and Live in Her First Last Tour is playing at the Post Street Theater until January 4th. She will display her unique genius with a new and vibrantly stimulating theatrical infrastructure (to use her own vivid phrase), addressing an exciting range of cutting edge comedy solutions.Since we're all about Sharing the Love, we have free tickets for you! Take your pick from the 8 p.m. performances on December 16th, 17th or 18th. Be one of the first 10 members to email marketing@citycarshare.org with a quote about why you like being a City CarShare member and you and a friend get some free entertainment! |
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Giving to Goodwill
Traditionally December marks the month of giving. This year we've got another way for you
to give back with our new Goodwill Industries partnership. (Goodwill Industries of San
Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties & Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay).
Our partnership provides you with a great way to get your new or gently used items - like
clothing, appliances and furniture into the hands of someone who needs them. If you use a
City CarShare vehicle to donate to Goodwill, we'll give you $10 in driving credits when
you email or mail a copy of your receipt to City CarShare Marketing
(marketing@citycarshare.org or 1182 Market Street #300, San Francisco CA 94102).
Goodwill Industries is a nonprofit agency dedicated to creating solutions to poverty through workforce creation and environmental stewardship. With retail stores (over 40 in the Bay Area), an online store, and an extensive reuse and recycling operation, they transform lives and communities. Donate now for end-of-the year tax savings while supporting ways to create jobs, provide job training and reuse resources. Click below to find a donation site near you. San Francisco Donation Sites East Bay Donation Sites |
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Christmas Tree Hauling TipsIf you're using City CarShare to pick up or drop off a Christmas tree, please follow these instructions, listed in order of preference. This will prevent sticky sap, scratches and pine needles on and in the cars:
No truck? Make sure you wrap the tree so you don't mess up the interior of the cars with sticky sap and needles. To carry the tree on top of the car, place a blanket on the roof and then fasten the tree on top of the blanket with ropes.
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Another Great Year of Giving Back
As a local nonprofit, we're lucky to call the Bay Area home. Over the past seven years and
counting, our members, friends and supporters have been key to our success as a socially
responsible community-based car share provider. While we tout our positive environmental impact
through our unique business model that provides the lowest prices in the industry, great
insurance and convenience, it is our community roots that truly make us one of the most
thriving car sharing organizations in North America.
We know how important it is to invest back into our community and we do it though our service (100% of every dollar earned goes back into the community), our advocacy for greener transportation and better land-use, and by supporting remarkable local groups and initiatives. Throughout 2008 we've partnered and supported many wonderful organizations. We've exchanged driving credits for co-promotional programs, supported silent auctions and raffles, and sponsored events. Many or our partners and supported organizations are listed below — click on the links below to learn more. Transportation and Urban Advocacy groups
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Sports Basement Holiday Party RecapThanks to everyone who joined us for the Holiday Shopping Party at Sports Basement. Lots of our members and friends showed up last Thursday to save-n-shop, enjoy refreshments, chat up fellow members, and give back to City CarShare with each discounted purchase. Thanks to all of your shopping, Sports Basement donated an extra $300 to put back into City CarShare services. It was great to put fobs to faces and get a head start on our holiday shopping. Special thanks to Sports Basement for hosting this wonderful event.Thanks for sharing! |
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