Heads up from NEA member benefits

Members planning to travel this year have a new resource for car rental: Alamo. The NEA Car Rental Program introduced Alamo Rent A Car, LLC, as an additional provider for NEA members earlier this year.

NEA members 21 years and older can rent a vehicle, with up to 25 percent off retail daily and weekly rates at all Alamo U.S. domestic locations for economy through full-size vehicles. No other association enjoys up to 25 percent off.

A daily surcharge applies for persons age 21-24.

The NEA program will be honored at over 100 Alamo locations in the United States. You can make reservations online at neamb.com.

When booking online, the NEA ID number is 613575. The rate code, "BY," will be automatically filled in in the appropriate areas.

Good news for NEA members seeking National Board Certification!

NEA Member Benefits will be extending the low-interest rate loan to members seeking National Certification for the 2000-2001 season. These loans continue to be available through MBNA America Bank N.A.

The loans cover the $2,300 assessment fee for National Board Certification and feature an APR of 7.9 percent, no annual fee, a 90-day deferred payment option (payments continue to accrue), and no prepayment penalty.

Members can take up to 3 years to repay.

To qualify for this special rate. you must be an NEA member and you must use these funds for the cost of National Board Certification. For more information, call 1/800-603-3953.