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Dollar Launches Silver Dollar Club at AARP Convention

17 May 2000

Dollar Rent A Car Launches Silver Dollar Club at AARP Celebrates 2000 Convention
    TULSA, Okla., May 16 Responding to the car rental needs of
the 50+ year adults in North America, Dollar Rent A Car today will launch its
Silver Dollar Club(R) at the AARP Celebrates 2000 Convention in Orlando at the
Orange County Convention Center.
    "We couldn't think of a better time or more appropriate place to launch
this exciting new club to the 100,000 expected AARP convention attendees."
Karen Nicola-Preston, executive director, government and association programs,
said.  "Convention attendees can stop by booth number 709 to enroll free in
the club and to learn more about the program.  We will also be giving away a
personal computer to a lucky convention attendee."
    The Silver Dollar Club is for adults 50 or more years of age and includes
benefits such as discounted rates, unlimited mileage at participating
locations, no charges for additional drivers and frequent flyer miles from the
most popular airlines.
    Convention attendees will also find a special promotion in the AARP
Celebrates 2000 Convention Program Guide.  From May 28, 2000 to
December 15, 2001, attendees can receive $5 off per day, and up to $20 off per
rental transaction on time and mileage when renting a intermediate size car or
larger for two days or more.*
    For reservations, terms and conditions, convention attendees can book
online at http://www.dollar.com, call the DOLLAR(R) reservations number at
800-800-4000, or their travel agent.  They should mention CD number "SR2000"
and promotion code "SDC20" at the time of reservation to receive the offer.
    Dollar is a primary sponsor of AARP Celebrates 2000.

    *Twenty-four-hour advance reservations required.  Holiday and other
blackout periods and certain renter qualifications may apply.  This offer
cannot be combined with any other offer.  Certain rental rates may not qualify
for frequent flyer miles.  Frequent flyer awards are subject to a
$.50 transaction tax recovery surcharge.