FAQ
Mailing
Lists Privacy
Do we have to turn over our mailing lists to anyone?
Going Direct
Can we get a discount by going directly to the car rental companies?
Other Benefit Programs
What other Benefit Programs does MMS offer similar to the car rental discount?
Cancellation
Can the car rental companies cancel this program?
What we get
What do we get out of this program?
International Discounts
Can my constituents use the discount outside the U.S.?
Member Card Distribution
If the car rental company supplies discount identification cards, how are we supposed to get them distributed?
Duplicate Cards
We print our own membership card. Does this mean our members will have two I.D. cards?
Enhances Memerships
Is there any evidence that this program encourages membership in an organization?
School logos on cards
Can we print our school logo or mascot on the I.D. cards?
If you have a question not covered in the list above please send us an e-mail.
Q. Do we have to turn over our mailing lists to anyone?
A. Absolutely not. It is up to you to notify your constituents of the benefit by printing announcements in your publication or enclosing I.D. cards supplied by MMS in your constituent mailings.
Q. Can we get a discount by going directly to the car rental companies?
A. Yes. However, MMS negotiated top discounts by combining the purchasing power of over one hundred groups. Also, with MMS representing such a large number of organizations, it is in a favored position to negotiate even better rates for these organizations.
Q. What other Benefit Programs does MMS offer similar to the car rental discount?
A. The car rental companies have the most well established discount programs in the country and that's why we began here. We are currently negotiating with truck rental companies, hotel chains, and tire manufacturers to provide group discounts for organizations such as yours. By participating in the car rental discount program you will have the first opportunity to participate in other programs as they become available.
Q. Can the car rental companies cancel this program?
A. Yes. If the groups do not utilize the program, the car rental companies have no incentive to continue the discount. This rarely happens but you should be aware that it can.
Q. What do we get out of this program?
A. You save money for your constituency and the program is evidence that you are working in their behalf.
Q. Can my constituents use the discount outside the U.S.?
A. Yes, Although the overwhelming majority of rentals will be within the U.S., a discount is provided when traveling in other countries. Details on these discounts will appear on the I.D. cards or in the announcements provided.
Q. If the car rental company supplies discount identification cards, how are we supposed to get them distributed?
A. By "Piggy-Backing" onto a planned mailing. You tell us when your next "envelope" mailing is going to your constituents. We'll arrange for the cards to be printed with your organization's name and unique identification numbers. The cards will be shipped to your mail house for inserting.
Q. We print our own membership card. Does this mean our members will have two I.D. cards?
A. MMS will supply camera-ready art containing your unique discount number. This art can then be printed on the reverse side of your membership card so your members only carry one card.
Q. Is there any evidence that this program encourages membership in an organization?
A. Many people feel that it does. We have been told by one major membership organization who was getting a 50% response from their first membership renewal notice, that this single benefit increased first notice renewals to 65%.
Q. Can we print our school logo or mascot on the I.D. cards?
A. Yes.