Author Topic: Military Discounts List (Read 190170 times)

CFN. Orange · « **Reply #75 on:** January 11, 2005, 19:07:16 »

Quote from: Cpl Thompson on January 09, 2005, 23:34:58

yeah.. with the DEU's they probabbly think your a cop or firefighter or something.....

thats what i thought at first..but then she asked if i was from the police i told he i wasn't and that i was in the army.. she still gave it to me... who knows dumb luck maybe.

Griswald, DME · « **Reply #76 on:** January 12, 2005, 15:31:05 »

I've seen ads for a Military Entertainment Book... you know, like the ones your kids sell for fundraising at the schools. Its probably mostly for US stores, but still might be worth a look at. I'm curious what's in it. If I find a link I'll post, most likely its a subsite of entertainment.com

DME

Wizard of OZ · « **Reply #77 on:** January 17, 2005, 11:00:15 »

Quote from: babicma on January 03, 2005, 21:27:48

Our local "ballet" gives free "dance lessons" for CF members!

Thats only cause most of them are run by OMG and are looking to recurit new members.
Show they kinda bribe you. Enjoy it whilie it last but watch your back.

FREE TIMMIES that should have been a whole new Post. WOuld have been the most popular ever. Only reason work dress would be changed to DEU's.

National Police? I like it think that would piss the Pony Riders off some?

yammit · « **Reply #78 on:** January 17, 2005, 15:46:55 »

What I have discovered is that many hotels, if you ask for the military rate - it's usually slightly higher than current room rates - this is especially true with two or three hotels in Winnipeg where the Los Brovos (then, Hells Angels now) and 2VP were banned years ago from the bars - apparently the two different factions had sufficient altercations on the various premises to warrant banning of both groups... (take that as you will)

So when I book a hotel over the phone - I request the "Crown Employee" or "Government of Canada Employee Discount" - when I check in and they ask for my ID, I show my military ID card.

One hotel's employees have gotten literally ANGRY that I was so "dishonest" - as the "Military Rate" is higher than the "Crown Rate" - (CANAD Inns at Bishop Grandin and Pembina in Winnipeg) but since they quoted me one price over the phone, they were bound by it...

One night clerk even tried to tell me once that the CF were NOT employees of the Government of Canada - funny, last I checked the Treasury Board was issuing my paycheques....

All for now...

Pugnacious · « **Reply #79 on:** January 17, 2005, 23:55:56 »

When it comes to situations like this is there some one in the Canadian Government that can sort these people out?

Cheers!
P.

Danjanou · « **Reply #80 on:** January 18, 2005, 09:47:06 »

Quote from: Pugnacious on January 17, 2005, 23:55:56

When it comes to situations like this is there some one in the Canadian Government that can sort these people out? Cheers! P.

Why it's the Hotel's or other vendors decision to offer a discount or not. Therefor they are within their rights to determine in theory what the criteria for it are. I agree that stating CF pers are not Government employees is misleading and just plain wrong, and perhaps we could retaliate by boycotting said business, but they technically haven't done anything wrong.

With discounts it pays to check first and shop around. Sometimes one may qualify for several, military, senior, student, auto club, credit card etc etc. Best to find out which is the best for that circumstance and use it.

Case in point a year ago I had to attend a weekend convention and they had made a special deal with the hotel who's facilities (meeting rooms etc) were were using. it was cheaper than the rack rate sure, but I checked and found out that the courtesy discount offered by my credit card was better so I used that one.

Buyer beware, and never settle for rack rate.

Hylander_ca · « **Reply #81 on:** January 19, 2005, 03:09:10 »

My old Sgt in Ottawa told me that the Airman's Club in New York city, allows CF to stay there. They give us the same cheap rates as our US Military counterparts. They give tickets to free shows and attractions in New York City. As well as a list of all the local places that give service members discounts.

Cheers

Swin435 · « **Reply #82 on:** January 20, 2005, 21:04:42 »

Edmonton has dozens of places that offer various discounts, especially now that the Family Support Centre of the LdSH(RC) has teamed with Edmonton Salutes. Everything from fast food to furniture and electronics

Feral · « **Reply #83 on:** January 21, 2005, 19:39:30 »

Don't forget US service flights. There was a guy in my old unit who used to fly to Hawaii once in a while on US flights. This was in the mid 90s but I would guess it works similar to the way ours used to: basically you're standby and you could very well be on a Herc but what the heck right? Anyone else heard of this?

Chimo!

BobbyC · « **Reply #84 on:** January 21, 2005, 20:54:43 »

Just about every Major hotel will give you a discount
All you have to do is produce your ID Card

SapperCHIMO · « **Reply #85 on:** January 30, 2005, 01:22:22 »

The Hilton Hotels offer some really great discounts, especially in New Brunswick, so when you call to book, ask them for a Federal government discount. Also the Fountain Tire downtown Edmonton will give you a preferred customer discount too. Commenting on one of the posts I read regarding trying to get a discount for a hotel in Winnipeg and the employee giving that person crap for whatever reason is unacceptable and bad customer service and I would suggest you remind them that you are a customer and perhaps request the manager. If anyone in Edmonton has any good places to buy furniture for good prices and offer a military discount, please post it here so I can check it out.

CHIMO

someguyincanada · « **Reply #86 on:** January 30, 2005, 15:26:31 »

in kamloops the best western there, gave me and my other half 50% off and a continental breakfast, was very sweet!

Dave Mount · « **Reply #87 on:** February 02, 2005, 17:37:08 »

The Running Room does over a discount, I just can't remember how much. I seem to recall 15%, enough to cover taxes.
As others have said, don't be afraid to ask for a Government discount.

Shaynelle · « **Reply #88 on:** February 04, 2005, 23:45:39 »

Quote from: PRES on April 14, 2003, 18:43:00

I heard theirs a gym at Kit's beach that gives CF members access to the gym for free, just gotta prove your in the CF( like showing your Military ID)

Hey I'm in Kits, what gym is this?

Shaynelle · « **Reply #89 on:** February 04, 2005, 23:46:23 »

Quote from: Feral on January 21, 2005, 19:39:30

Don't forget US service flights. There was a guy in my old unit who used to fly to Hawaii once in a while on US flights. This was in the mid 90s but I would guess it works similar to the way ours used to: basically you're standby and you could very well be on a Herc but what the heck right? Anyone else heard of this?

Unfortunately Space-A, including service flights aren't available to non-US military anymore. We tried three different bases last year and its clear policy, no way around it. Unless you have papers of course, but we were just visiting on R&R so no go

Feral · « **Reply #90 on:** February 05, 2005, 01:57:07 »

Quote from: Shaynelle on February 04, 2005, 23:46:23

Unfortunately Space-A, including service flights aren't available to non-US military anymore. We tried three different bases last year and its clear policy, no way around it. Unless you have papers of course, but we were just visiting on R&R so no go

Hmmm that's too bad.. I wonder if that is a post 9-11 security policy? What about our service flights overseas? Are they still running (something about Germany once a week?)?

Carcharodon Carcharias · « **Reply #91 on:** February 06, 2005, 17:52:49 »

I meant to post this earlier but forgot. Try www.defcom.com.au to see whats to offer for ADF and other vital service personnel.

Cheers,

Wes

SprCForr · « **Reply #92 on:** February 10, 2005, 11:41:40 »

At Disney World the U.S. DoD has a subsidized hotel called "Shades of Green" where the rate is based on your pay level/rank. It apparently offers a big saving vs the regular "on-site" rates. Does anyone know if that courtesy is extended to the CF or even other NATO allies?

Shaynelle · « **Reply #93 on:** February 10, 2005, 12:18:03 »

Quote from: SprCForr on February 10, 2005, 11:41:40

At Disney World the U.S. DoD has a subsidized hotel called "Shades of Green" where the rate is based on your pay level/rank. It apparently offers a big saving vs the regular "on-site" rates. Does anyone know if that courtesy is extended to the CF or even other NATO allies?

You can check out: http://www.armymwr.com/shades/eligibility.html (or shadesofgreen.com). It appears to be US military only, but email them directly and ask, I bet they would supply the discount to NATO allies. Please let us know if you do contact them and the result.

Shaynelle

Spr.Earl · « **Reply #94 on:** February 13, 2005, 18:24:17 »

If you are ever in London U.K.,there is the Union Jack Club which only serves Military Pers..
It's a what 30 stories,one side for single's and the other of married personnel.
Full restraunt,Pub.
It's very cheap,I have been there twice last time was back in 97 on my LTA with my wife and we paid what 60 pounds for room with full bathroom for singles it's cheaper.
I've attached the link for the Club below.

http://www.ujclub.co.uk/

Harris · « **Reply #95 on:** February 16, 2005, 12:54:04 »

I've stayed at the Union Jack Club as well. It cost me 50 quid a night (single room shared bathroom). It is located almost directly accross th street from the train station. Walking distance to Downtown London. Very nice place.

big bad john (John Hill) · « **Reply #96 on:** February 16, 2005, 13:06:22 »

If you have membership in RCMI then you can use the Army and Navy Club (also known as the In and Out) in Pall Mall, London.

http://www.armynavyclub.co.uk/

Nichols · « **Reply #97 on:** February 17, 2005, 11:28:00 »

thanks!

BubblesJunior · « **Reply #98 on:** March 09, 2005, 11:03:43 »

I found two weeks ago that Footlocker (atleast the one in North Bay) offers a 15% discount to CF members. If this is a chain policy or just something the local one does because of the base, I do not know.

axeman · « **Reply #99 on:** March 09, 2005, 22:50:18 »

try the running room also

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Author Topic: Military Discounts List (Read 190170 times)

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