Save $$$ on Special Business Services for Camps. - www.novainfo.com - Brief Article

Camping Magazine, March, 2000

Credit Card Processing

NOVA can help you save money on credit card processing. Check out the savings available for ACA-accredited camps:

* fixed discount rate of 1.99 percent with a monthly minimum of $30

* $0.20 per transaction

* no annual fee

* $50 application fee

* twenty-four-hour customer service and terminal support

To get more information, visit NOVA's Web site (www.novainfo.com) and then call a NOVA association sales representative at 800-546-1831.

SYSCO Food Service Discounts

SYSCO offers the best competitive pricing on food for ACA-accredited camps, with additional tiered discounts. Camps must sign an agreement with SYSCO to receive discounts. This partnership helps camps and ACA because ACA sections and ACA national receive royalties on every dollar spent by camps participating in the program.

For more information, contact your local SYSCO representative.

ACA CampCard 2000

CampCard 2000 helps your staff and campers stay in touch with friends and family and generates income for your camp. The prepaid PhoneCard can be used at any touch-tone phone-in the United States and can be recharged with a credit card. The cards feature a personal voice mail system, and twenty-four-hour customer service is available.

Each $20 card (80 minutes) generates $3 for your camp plus a royalty for ACA, and the cards are risk-free because any unsold cards can be returned for a full refund.

For more information, contact PhoneCard Express at 800-981-5214.

Sprint Affinity Long-Distance Phone Service

Sprint offers flexible communications solutions for camps. Benefits of the program include:

* $50 dollars off long distance

* 5% discount

* monthly bonus

* Callers Plus Rewards Program

Call 800-473-0898 for complete information