All ongoing discount offerings can be found on the web: http://www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/ucfr.html
New Restaurant Discount offering: La Familia, 906 Brighton Ave, Portland. 761-5865 offering Hispanic Cuisine. Received 4 1/2 stars by Portland Press Herald. USM community receives 10% discount off their meal with USM Campus card photo id for your individual meal only. Discount applies only to the person who shows their USM Campus card photo id.
New offering - Spa H2O located at 367 US Route One, Falmouth Maine, in the Business district. October 2008 Special. SPA H2O celebrates TWO years in business. Come in and purchase some Holiday Bargains. **Receive 50% off a 2nd Gift certificate when you buy one at regular price. Give the Gift of Total Relaxation... SPA H2O. In the lower back of the building. 207-781-2162. http://www.yourmainespa.com On site there are three Private Hot Tub rooms and one Private Sauna room. All rooms have a private shower, featuring two overhead showerheads with three body sprays. Spa H2O also provides towels, slippers, robes, shampoo, body wash, hairdryer, and complimentary ice water. Rates are for one or two people, so your co-workers can bring along their significant other at no additional charge. Employee Discounts however, cannot be combined with other specials, offers, or promotions that we may be running and do not apply to Gift Certificates. In order to receive a discount you just need to show your USM employment ID badge and they would be able to receive $15 off a Wellness Session (a combo of 90 min for a Hot Tub & Sauna session), $10 off a 60 min. Hot Tub Session, or $5 off a 45 min. Sauna Session.
USM Center for Continuing Education offers USM staff members a 20% discount on most continuing education courses; and USM staff members can get a reduced rate for our special series of Evenings at Abromson events. The courses and special events can be found on the following website: www.usm.maine.edu/cce
USM Information & Technology User services – Time Warner Roadrunner access at corporate discount – Call the Administrative Office at 780-4453 for current pricing or http://www.usm.maine.edu/computing/resources/roadrunner/
Computer Sales - The Logic Shop specializes in computer hardware and software purchases for University faculty, staff and students. Computers, Printers IPOD's, and other accessories, ink cartridges, computer programs & many other items at educational discounts! FMI: call 780-4786 http://usm.maine.edu/computing/logicshop/computersales.jsp
USM Employee Wellness - http://www.usm.maine.edu/wellness/ & Anthem Rewards http://www.anthemrewards.com/servlet/nutrio
Maine Healthy Walks - http://www.healthymainewalks.org/ Portland Trails - http://www.trails.org/
USM School of Music - For a list of current & upcoming events, please visit: http://www.usm.maine.edu/music/events/
USM Department of Theater - For a list of current & upcoming events, please visit: http://www.usm.maine.edu/~theater/
USM Staff & Faculty Gym
memberships - Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex in
Portland, 780-4939 & Costello Sports Complex in Gorham, 780-5042. Faculty and
staff who use the athletic, fitness, and recreation facilities on campus must
pay a facility fee. The facility fees are reasonably priced and can be purchased
for four months ($45), 8 months ($75), or a full year membership ($100).
Lifeline participants will be responsible for paying a facility fee at the time
of registration or renewal. Non credit tuition waivers must be renewed annually
through Lifeline for Body Shop access or participation in aerobic or exercise
programs. Call Peter Allen 780-4641 to renew your non credit tuition waiver
annually. Payroll deduction plans are available at each facility for easy
payment. Membership fees will be used to purchase new equipment, upgrade
existing equipment and support the maintenance of the facilities. Rates for
family members and visitors are also available. Arrangements for payment can be
made at the Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex, Hill Gym, the Ice Arena,
and through Lifeline. Effective Fall Semester, 2003, any faculty/staff member
who is registered for USM credit classes and paying the Unified Fee will not be
required to purchase a Sports, Fitness & Recreation Facility membership during
their semester of enrollment. You will need to notify the
facility you plan to use to verify student enrollment and have card activated
each semester. For more info visit the following websites:
Sullivan Complex, Portland campus: http://usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/
or Lifeline Center for Wellness & Health Promotion: http://usm.maine.edu/lifeline/
or Costello Complex, Gorham Campus: http://www.usm.maine.edu/recsports/facilities.html
CELL
PHONE RECYCLE PROGRAM:
USM/L-A in cooperation with the Greater Recycling
Alliance is pleased to offer a cell phone recycling/recovery program. USM/L-A
will collect and send old and unwanted cell phones and their batteries to The
Greater Recycling Alliance. THE GRA will reuse these phones for charitable
purposes or recycle them in an environmentally friendly manner. USM/L-A will be
reimbursed for each phone that it collects. This money will help fund green
projects for the Lewiston-Auburn campus. Anyone may donate their cell phones, so
please spread the word! Please drop off your unwanted cell phones in the
designated box in the library on the LEWISTON campus. (A big thanks to the
library for allowing space for the box!) We are only able to accept cell phones
and their batteries. Please do not include power chargers, cases, accessories,
etc. For more information, please contact Dan Philbrick on the Lewiston campus
at x6575 or email
philbric@usm.maine.edu
More information is available at
http://www.usm.maine.edu/lac/recycle/
INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLE PROGRAM: Please send your old ink jet print cartridges (Unfortunately we do not recycle toner cartridges) & cell phones to the Women's Softball Team, Costello Complex, Gorham Campus for their recycling fundraiser program. All proceeds of recycled ink cartridges assist in supporting the Women's Softball Team. Bonny Brown-Denico, USM Softball & Field Hockey Coach.
LOCAL RE-CYCLING FOR OLD CD ROMS: Plan-it Recycling & Transfer, 18 Gorham Industrial Parkway, Gorham, ME 04038. Phone # 854-5353, Fax # 854-9229
For additional recycling centers visit: http://www.recyclingcenters.org/Maine Call for guidelines on individual centers.
I always advise that you visit both vendor web sites, look at plans and calling areas that best fit your needs and what the current plans are before contacting the vendor reps for additional info. You would want to look at your calling area (do you travel to Sugarloaf or Cape Cod for instance) and how many minutes you estimate you will use in a month, phones currently available & features you may use (such as text messaging). Once you understand some of those basics, then call the vendor for the particular plan you think best works for you & sign up for a cell phone plan directly with the vendor. They will either drop ship the phones to your office or make arrangements for you to pick them up.
Students may also contact vendors for options available to them although they will not fall into corporate plans.
1/26/07 - If you currently have one of the $14.99 plans that we had thru Cingular, the former AT& T plans you may have received info that these plans will no longer be supported & it will be necessary to upgrade or purchase a new plan.
Cingular Wireless, Is now the NEW AT&T! Formerly Cingular Wireless offers a 15% monthly discount to USM employees taken off plans $39.99 and higher. Cingular also offers Rollover minutes and unlimited mobile to mobile calling on plans 39.99 and higher, as well as the largest all digital voice and data network in the United States. Equipment discounts are available: $75.00 off for a 1 year agreement & $150.00 off for a 2 year agreement plus any applicable rebates (this pertains to new customers; existing customers must stop by a retail store to determine eligibility). Contact Mike Haskell, Account Representative @ 207-282-4705, e-mail: MH9923@att.com for more information. USM's AT&T Wireless foundation sponsor acct.# is #39249. http://www.att.com Mike Haskell is the new rep effective 6-1-07
A few notes about Blackberries and our system if a user wants to synchronize with USM's Groupwise/Blackberry Server
1. The Blackberry device needs to be configured for Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) not Blackberry Internet Service (BIS)
2. The USM license and setup charge for Blackberries is an initial fee of $100 plus $2 per month
3. USM will not bill an individual for these charges. They must be USM department paid.
USM employees who wish to do the above really should go through USM's Telecom department first.
Verizon Wireless offers USM employess a 15% discount on monthly service charges on Verizon Wireless America Choice Rate Plans. Plus free phone offer with 2 year agreement and special pricing on equipment. Verizon Wireless is a corporate provider to the University of Southern Maine and is pleased to provide special promotions and discounts to USM's Faculty and Staff. For the latest information regarding promotions and current offers please email or call our Account Manager, Angela Vanier - 207-650-2600 , Angela.Vanier@verizonwireless.com http://www.verizonwireless.com
AmtrakDowneaster.com – College students can save up to 50% with 6Tix - College 6 Tix special – Offer limited to college students and faculty members with current USM Campus ID for verification can purchase six one way tickets between any two Downeaster stations for just $76.00. This special available only online with a 10 day advance purchase window required. Tickets are mailed to you and are non transferable to another person and have the students or faculty members name imprinted on the ticket with their USM Campus ID needed when redeeming for travel on train for verification. Tickets are good for 1 year from date of purchase and the pass is non-transferable.. http://www.thedowneaster.com/ Look under Downeaster deals for Student Riders College 6 Tix Special.
Special Offer for
Special
Offer: $10 off
Please note that tickets are very limited and will be processed on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Pre-Season
Games: $10 OFF DISCOUNT
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=celtics&o=5113670&g=32
Friday,
October 17th at 7:30 PM vs.
Sunday,
October 19th at 3:30 PM vs.
Directions
for using online purchases are as follow;
Select the game that you desire. You will then need to create an
account to claim and purchase your tickets from our website. You will only need
to do this once as you will be able to re-enter future games with this
information. It will ask you to verify number of seats required before
placing your credit card information. You will receive a file attachment
via email that contains your tickets. Open the attachment and simply print
the file. These print outs will be your tickets for the game. Can't print
in your office? Email the file attachment to another computer that you can and
print your tickets on. Be
advised, the email address you are forwarding your information to is a Secured
Website.
If
you have any difficulty ordering or have any questions, please contact
Casco Bay Frames, located by the
Hannaford's on
Choi Institute of Martial Arts & Science-new location convenient to USM Housing-85 Free Street, Portland, 775-3866. Contact Brett Gleason for discounts with USM ID. Instruction provides conditioning, self-defense & fighting skills beneficial to every student. Classes include Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Grappling (Judo & Jiu jitsu), Boxing, & Kickboxing, and MMA. 50% Introductory Offer: $65 for first month and includes uniform. 15% off 1 year membership enrollment program, 10% off for a month-to-month program. USM group discounts also available. FMI, Visit: http://www.choishindo.com .
Cumberland County Civic Center - Events are posted as group rates are available for upcoming events: http://www.theciviccenter.com/
Enterprise Rent – A – Car offers a
corporate rate to the University of
FUNTOWN/SPLASHTOWN
USA 2009 – Stocking stuffer
Holiday one day passes for gifts will be available November 2008.
2009 one time use tickets will be available in May 2009 for the 2009 summer
season.
Season pass available only by Purchase in Person at
the Funtown Business Office, Mon – Fri, 9am-4pm, over the Phone @ 207-284-5139
x100. or you may
Visit the following website:
http://www.funtownsplashtownusa.com
Funtown USA accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover card &
Money Orders –
NO PERSONAL CHECKS! Season passes are
currently a $15.00 savings.
Big Combo (48" tall and taller) - $94.95
or Little Combo (38" tall to under 48"
tall) -
$84.95
or Senior Combo (Seniors 60+; any height)
- $49.95
COMBINATION SEASON PASS FOR 2009
Tickets are available at Room 104
Sullivan Complex, Monday - Friday, 48 hours advance notice needed by calling
780-4939. Cash, Check made out to USM,
MC/Visa or Discover are University accepted methods of payment. Purchase must
be a member of the University community.
**Note: All hours for Funtown and Splashtown are weather permitting.
Management reserves the right to change hours without notice.
Hotel & Motel discount offerings:
BEST WESTERN FREEPORT INN, 31 US Route 1, Freeport Maine, 04032, (207) 865-3106, www.freeportinn.com - Offering a 15% discount year round for all travelers associated with USM. Set high on a hill, the Best Western Freeport Inn overlooks 25 windswept acres and a tidal river. Many rooms feature a view of the river and it's surrounding wetlands. Conveniently located, with newly renovated rooms, it continues to be the Inn of choice for value conscious traveler.
COMFORT SUITES OF FREEPORT, 500 US Route 1, Freeport Maine, 04032, (207) 865-9300, www.freeportcomfortsuites.com - Offering a 15% discount 5/19/06 – 10/31/06 and 25% discount 11/01/06 – 5/18/07 for all guests associated with USM. This “All Suite” property is just 2 minutes from LL Bean and over 110 famous brand retail outlets. Complimentary hot buffet breakfast, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center and free wireless Internet.
The Eastland Park Hotel offers special packages that are sure to please. 207-775-5411, or Toll free 1-888-671-8008. For current specials visit the following website: http://www.eastlandparkhotel.com REDISCOVER THE EASTLAND PARK HOTEL FRIENDS & FAMILY PROGRAM. Deluxe Level accommodations. Complimentary Wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. Call for current pricing and availability. USM Pricing offers 5/1/08 - 10/31/08 $107.00 or 11/1/08-12/30/08 $87.00. Rates are quoted for single or double occupancy. All rates are subject to 7% Maine State Hospitality tax. Your preferred rate includes overnight parking in the Gateway Garage adjacent to the hotel. Reservations must be made in advance. Cancellations must be received no later than 24 hours before the day of arrival or a one (1) night room charge will be charged.
While staying at the Eastland Park Hotel be sure to visit the hotels restaurant and lounges, 157 Cafe & Bar. 157 Cafe & Bar features a warm and casual, friendly décor, which captures the historic roots of the hotel. The historic concept includes actual reproductions of newspaper articles featuring the hotel, old photography as well as reproductions of postcards of the property during the last 75 years. Our menu features delicious, freshly prepared local seasonal offerings, Maine seafood and Prime Rib. Room Service is available seven days a week, from 7am to 10pm. Also Top of the East Lounge. is now serving lunch! For generations the Top of the East, at the Eastland Park Hotel, has been the place to be in Portland. Now newly redecorated, Experience the sophisticated ambiance of the city's only rooftop lounge, providing sweeping views of Casco Bay and the Portland Skyline. Enjoy the spectacular view while sampling our excellent service, specialty drinks or full bar, and our appetizer menu. The best view of Portland, is the view from the "Top" . To view the menu please visit http://www.eastlandparkhotel.com and click on the dining link.
LaQuinta Inn & Suites (The former
Fairfield Inn),340 Park Avenue, across from Hood Dairy
(near Denny's, outer Congress Street), (207) 871-0611. Located
within walking distance of the USM Portland Campus, The
METRO bus service – Beginning October 1, 2008
Staff & Students pay 50 cents on any trip with their USM Campus ID card,
full price fare is $1.25. Exact fare required, drivers do
not make change.
Mullen’s Driving School, Inc. is
offering a $10.00 discount to employees and their family members who show a USM
Id card at the time of enrollment. They have four divisions
operating in South Central Maine. The Driving
Palmer Spring & Young’s Radiator, 355 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101, (207) 774-3346, http://www.palmerspring.com/ Conveniently located just around the corner from USM. Palmer's is making available a 5% discount on all automotive repairs for USM staff, faculty and administration. We are an experienced full-service garage in business for 156 years, since 1849, offering: computerized engine-control and electrical testing, manufacturer-specific maintenance services, state inspections, brakes, steering, & suspension work, cooling system and air conditioning diagnostics and repair, pre-purchase vehicle inspections, etc. Also, offering Curtis & Diamond Snowplows and sand spreaders. Please call (207) 774-3346 if you would like to make an appointment to interview us ahead of time, or to schedule service.
Patriot Subaru – 769 Portland Rd, U.S. Rt. 1, Saco is offering invoice based pricing and special discounted pricing on pre-owned vehicles at the Saco location. Obtain a certificate by contacting Jackie Parker-Holmes at Patriots Subaru that entitles the holder to all the benefits offered to the above company with regard to sales, parts and service. Any new vehicle (as well as many select pre-owned vehicles) purchased at Patriot Subaru will come with a Lifetime Warranty. Obtain a certificate from me with contact representative's information. http://www.patriotsubaru.com/ Jackie Parker-Holmes, Business Development Manager, Patriot Subaru - Exclusive Lifetime Warranty.
Portland Pirates – Need a minimum of 15 to offer a group discount, Just give me a call so I can make the arrangements several weeks in advance of your game choice. http://www.portlandpirates.com
Portland Symphony Orchestra: USM students and staff receive $5 off per ticket. Regular ticket prices are $20-$55. To get your discounted tickets, go to the PortTix box office at Merrill Auditorium (20 Myrtle St. in Portland). Valid USM photo ID required. Box office hours are Monday - Saturday, noon - 6PM. Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards accepted. For schedules and program information, visit http://www.portlandsymphony.com
Pure Movement Portland, a new fitness studio in Portland focusing on body as strength movement, would love to offer USM employees and students a 10% discount on our fitness services. Our website, http://www.puremovementportland.com/ details our schedule and fees. One Marginal Way, Second Floor, Portland, 207-871-PURE. Our 2000 square foot facility holds Pilates apparatus, a large yoga/pilates room and a mirrored room complete with ballet barres. Pure Movement Portland has a well rounded mind/body curriculum for you to enjoy. CARDIOLATES®, barre, yoga, Pilates (mat and apparatus), Personal Training Services Offered. Proof of USM ID card for employment verification is necessary.
If you have never been to Pure Movement L.L.C. and are employed at one of our many corporate partners including Maine Medical Center, L.L. BEAN, USM, SMCC, MECA and the City of Portland you will receive 20% off of all packages, and a drop-in class rate of $11.
Skiing discount offerings: 2008-2009 season pricing posted as it becomes available for Fall 2008
Lost Valley Auburn, 200 Lost Valley Road, Auburn,
Maine 2008-2009 season:
http://www.lostvalleyski.com/
Mt. Abram Ski Area, Greenwood, Maine, 2008-2009
Season - offers a tremendous discount for college students, faculty &
Staff of USM. http://www.skimtabram.com/
Shawnee Peak in Bridgton,
Maine -
http://www.shawneepeak.com
-
Shawnee Peak will offer a 2008-2009
season ski passes
for Students, Staff &
Faculty. Season pass purchase will be available beginning September 2,
2008 Pricing
will be for a
full or
part time student pass
or
for faculty/staff.
Sugarloaf/Sunday River Skiing
Company 2008-2009 Season pass info is now
available: http://www.sugarloaf.com/season_passes.html
OR
http://www.sundayriver.com/seasonpass.html
Sugarloaf/Sunday River Skiing
Student College 2008-2009 season passes will be available for sale at 104
Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex. Enrollment
letter printed out by student from UMS PeopleSoft system indicating full time status is necessary to purchase the
pass. Bring enrollment letter with you to make your purchase.
Sugarloaf/Sunday River/Loon Mtn in NH combined, unrestricted,
no blackouts, for the oh so low price
COLLEGE STUDENTS: go to the website for Sprint Gotta Rock week specials over winter breaks. FMI, Click on the college link.
Six Flags New England
Tickets! SIX FLAGS New England, formally
Riverside of Agawam, Mass is offering a corporate discount rate to the
University Community. For more information:
http://www.sixflags.com. One time use
passes are now available for Summer/Fall 2008. Park opens April 12, 2008 –
November 2, 2008. 48 hour notice for
tickets that are on site for purchase!
One time use tickets for $27.00 are now
available for a
savings of $22.99 off main gate adult tickets & 2.99 off gate child tickets
pricing. Meal deal passes are $10.00, & Season
passes will be $66.99 thru
6/30/08,
a savings of $8.00 gate adult ticket pricing.
$15.00 parking fee charged at Six Flags.
Dress Code is in effect at all parks. Tickets
available at Room 104 Sullivan Complex, Monday - Friday, 48 hours advance notice
needed by calling 780-4939. See Six Flags web
site for additional fees for locker rental info & tube rentals for water parks.
Six Flags New England Park Policies
- PETS - Pets are not allowed, with the exception of working service
animals. DRESS CODE - Six Flags New England enforces a dress code in
keeping with our family environment. Clothing with inappropriate words, phrases
or graphics are prohibited. Shoes, shirts, pants/shorts must be worn at all
times while in the Theme Park, and shirts cannot be turned inside-out as a
solution.
Bathing suits may be worn only in waterpark areas. All clothing is subject to
management review and discretion. - All guests entering the park will go
through metal detectors, so please plan accordingly. PROHIBITED ITEMS - The
following items are not permitted at any time. Food/Coolers (except special
diet and infant food), Lawn/Folding Chairs, Magic Markers, Paint Spray, Aerosol
Cans, Glass Bottles, Knives, Spiked Clothing/Jewelry, Fireworks/Explosives,
Firearms/Ammunition, Chemical Weapons, Mace/Pepper Spray. Security will
confiscate any item that is prohibited by Massachusetts General Law or statute
or in violation of Federal Laws and Regulations. All items will be turned over
to the Agawam Police Department for investigation. Guests using profanity or
abusive language, symbols or gestures may be ejected from the park without
refund. Also, Six Flags New England does not allow the consumption of alcoholic
beverages or the use of open-flame cooking in our parking lots. RE-ENTRY -
To leave the park and re-enter on the same day, please get your hand stamped
and re-enter at the re-entry gate. This includes season pass holders. Season
Passes are only valid to scan once per day. PHOTOGRAPHY - Cameras may
not be permitted on thrill rides. Please check at ride entrances regarding
camera policies for each ride. Six Flags New England requests that all
photographs or videos taken by guests be used for their personal use and
enjoyment only. Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without
the express written consent of Six Flags New England is prohibited. RAIN
POLICY - Some rides and shows will close temporarily during electrical
storms, heavy rains, high winds and other severe weather conditions. As soon as
conditions permit safe operation, these attractions will re-open. Six Flags New
England does not issue rain checks or refunds.
Sullivan Tire and Auto
Service of
Tour Busters! Travel agency offers University employees discounts on their trip offerings. Call Barry at 781-8896, or tourbusters@netzero.net Falmouth, Maine. I have a current listing of offerings in my office. If you would like me to fax a copy to you please give me a call at 780-4939. Additional discounts offered of groups of 6 or more. Call for additional pricing discounts if you have the 6 minimum attending.
The Wash Tub II is offering a 10% discount on dry cleaning to all staff and students of USM. The Wash Tub II is located at 449 Forest Ave (behind Burger King) and are open 7 days a week. Valid identification must be presented at time of drop-off. Please call 773-9181, if you have any questions.
Water Country of Portsmouth, New
Hampshire
-
2009
Season pass special available at: http://www.watercountry.com/pages/pricing.html
-
$64.99 Season Pass benefits include:
We will have tickets available May 2009 for the summer 2009 season. The one-day discount ticket allows you Admission & Unlimited use of all park attractions. Tickets are good for any day between June & Labor Day. Tickets will be available here at USM, 48 hours advance notice needed, Call Wendy 780-4939. Children 2 years old & younger & seniors 65+ (ID required) are free. Tube rental is optional & at an additional fee of $4.50-$0.50 tube return deposit). For more details on the attractions, hours and policies see their website: http://www.watercountry.com Park opens June 13, 2009 – September 7, 2009. 2300 Lafayette Road. Portsmouth, NH, 03801. If you are interested please call Wendy, 780-4939 to make an appointment for picking up or email directly at wsargent@usm.maine.edu. Checks made out to USM, Cash, Visa/MC or Discover.
Wendy Benson-Sargent, Administrative Manager, University
of Southern Maine, Univ. Community Recreation &
Fitness,
104 Sullivan Complex,
Updated 10/6/2008