NEW GSFA MEMBER BENEFIT ANNOUNCED
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is offering a special membership to your State Association (GSFA) called the All State Memberships. This offer provides our members the opportunity to join NVFC at the discounted rate of just $10 per person per year, while taking advantage of all of the NVFC's extraordinary benefits:
- A subscription to the NVFC quarterly newsletter, Dispatch
- $10,000 ACD&D insurance through VFIS (This policy covers each NVFC personal member for $10,000 in the event of an accidental death, and an additional $10,000 if death occurs while acting on behalf of the organization in an emergency service capacity. Additionally, this policy covers accidental dismemberment).
- Membership in the FASNY Federal Credit Union (Firemen's Association of New York) - which offers online banking, mortgages, auto loans and more all at competitive rates.
- Member access to the NVFC website
- Personalized membership card
- Access to the NVFC email updates, which includes NVFC, Heart-Healthy and Fire Corps
- Discounts on NVFC publications & materials
- Discounts on tickets, restaurants, clothing, and more through Working Advantage
- Waived application fee and 10 percent tuition discount through Columbia Southern University.
NOTE TO GSFA MEMBERS: GSFA serves as the State Association Member from Georgia on the National Volunteer Fire Council. They have offered all of these benefits to our members for only $10 per person annually. The $10,000 ACC/D benefit is exceptional; but more importantly, access to membership in the CREDIT UNION with FASNY for only that $10 fee is one benefit you will not see again for a long time.
How many of you have ever wished that you belonged to a credit union where you can apply for loans, instead of a bank or finance company being your only option?
To take advantage of this offer/new benefit, all you need to do is send us an extra $10, (along with your GSFA membership dues ($25), and mark on the membership application that it is for the NVFC membership. That's all there is to it. It's easy. We'll handle the rest. I encourage you to take advantage of this offer TODAY! "


Georgia State Firefighters Association
Columbia Southern University
Take advantage of a 10 percent tuition discount and application fee waiver (a $25 value) through a partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU). GSFA members, along with their spouses and children, are eligible for these special benefits. Combined with the already competitive tuition rate, the quality education offered at CSU is an unbeatable value. You'll need to visit the www.columbiasouthern.edu/alliances/learningpartners webpage to get started. Be sure to select the Georgia State Firefighters Association organization on the application for admission and enrollment form. With the complete programs offered at CSU, there is no need for you to miss valuable time at work to attend a class or take a test. CSU’s open enrollment and self-paced programs offer you the flexibility you need to fit your education around career and family commitments. Choose from online associate, bachelor, master, doctoral, or certificate programs in a variety of fields including business administration, fire science, criminal justice administration, human resource management, and more. Because of the savings you will get back you annual Firefighters dues plus, with your first class.
Enroll Today and start saving money because of your Association!
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Being a member of the Georgia State Firefighters Association will save you money. Let your membership help you increase your education and professionalism.
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ccAlert™ is a mass notification service that offers emergency responders the ability to keep in touch with others with a single message.
The service allows an individual to send a web-based message to an individual or a group of individuals via the devices that people have (e.g., mobile phone, pager, email). Messages can be mass alerts to notify members of an emergency such as a fire or a non-emergency note for an open shift change.
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“Georgia State Firefighters Association Adds AAA Auto Club South To Its List of Discount Benefit Providers”
AAA Auto Club South- Since 1902, AAA has been primarily known for its famous emergency roadside service through its Membership Program. AAA Auto Club South has recently partnered with the Georgia State Firefighters Association in order to provide the ability for Georgia State Firefighters sociation members to enroll as a new AAA Member at discount prices as well as adding eligible family members at 50% off. AAA Membership also includes over 160,000 “Show Your Card & Save” Partners providing members up to a 35% discount. AAA will be providing GSFA members the ability to enroll via printed forms, mailed or faxed, as well as online enrollment posted on GSFA benefits intranet site. In addition, AAA Auto Club South is offering GSFA members additional AAA Business Services in the way of their AAA Group Insurance (home/auto) and AAA Travel Concierge Services. For more information, contact your AAA representative as listed in the information attached or the AAA link regarding the AAA Group Benefits Program posted online.

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NEW GSFA MEMBER DISCOUNT BENEFIT!
CUSCOWILLA GOLF RESORT ON LAKE OCONEE – EATONTON, GA
• Depending on the accommodations selected (Lodge Villas, Lake Villas, etc), lodging rates per night available starting at $110.00. They are offering their Member Rates to GSFFA members. When you call to make a reservation, mention GSFFA and give your membership (card ) number.
Thank you for your interest in Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee. We will be happy to offer members of GSFFA our discounted Member Rate for any overnight accommodations. Discounted rate will not apply for Masters dates of April 5-12, 2010. I would like to take a moment and introduce you to Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee with the information below. You can visit our website at www.cuscowilla.com or contact our reservations department for availability at 706-484-0050.
Cuscowilla is the perfect setting for intimate team meetings, executive brainstorming sessions, partner dinners, and client receptions. It is a place to focus your mind on the essential things, away from the constant stress of the everyday office environment. Come to Cuscowilla, stir the creative mind, uncover untapped opportunities, and raise the bar on productivity in matchless surroundings. Cuscowilla is ideally located just 70 miles east of Atlanta along the Antebellum Trails in the "Historic Heartland" in the middle of Georgia's Lake Country. For those flying into Atlanta, Cuscowilla is conveniently positioned 90 minutes from Hartsfield Airport. Our day/night helicopter pad brings added convenience, as does the local Greensboro Airport.
Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee caters to your every need. Rest assured, your guests will reap the benefits of our friendly, attentive and well-trained staff, while experiencing a level of service far beyond compare. While a guest at Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee, your clients will enjoy the following benefits:
• 146 spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms
• Conference Center to accommodate 10-100 people
• The highly acclaimed, Coore/Crenshaw designed golf course
• Complimentary wireless Internet access in all guest rooms
• Fitness Center (on site)
• Exquisite Spa services (Nearby)
• Waterside Restaurant, locally recognized as one of the best restaurants on Lake Oconee
• Golf House Grill for Breakfast and Lunch
• Short distance to shopping, entertainment, and nightlife.
• Uncomplicated interstate access to I-20
Highly ranked and regarded as #14 "Top 100 Best Modern Course in America" by Golf Week and "#5 America's Best Residential Golf Course" by Golfweek 2009. The Cuscowilla golf course winds through rolling meadows and valleys of pine. Enjoy after a successful meeting session a tranquil and peaceful round of golf while walking this exceptional natural course with one of our well trained caddies. Also keep in mind, GOLF Magazine rated Cuscowilla "#19 Top 100 Courses in America you can play, for 2008 "; that should be reason enough to plan your next outing at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee.
I realize that you have many options when it comes to selecting a location for your guests. I hope you consider our resort and we look forward to being your preferred hotel in the Lake Oconee area. Our staff will provide professionalism, quality rooms and superb customer service to you and your group. If you have any questions, please contact me at 706-923-2491. Please visit our website at www.cuscowilla.com.
Regards,
Craig Smith
Director of Operations
Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee
126 Cuscowilla Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
csmith@cuscowilla.com

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