My Market Card

• Access an Avanti Market card online
• Customers who have not set up an online market account will have to first register a card at a Kiosk
• After the customer has register a card at a Kiosk they will receive an email with further instructions

The My Market Card program is a must for anyone who shops at Avanti Markets.  Any questions, comments, or issues regarding a My Market Card can be directed to a customer service agent at 1.888.937.2826.

Who or what is Avanti Markets?

• A state of the art self-checkout, unmanned kiosk system that allows employees to shop the market and make purchases at a self-checkout kiosk, just as they would at their local grocery store
• All employees are required to have a Market Card (key tag/store value card) in order to check out
• The market card can be loaded with any debit or credit card
• Acceptable forms of debit or credit cards are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express
• Customers can load their card at any Kiosk or online at My Market Card

Avanti Markets are pretty much 24 hour micro-markets which allows customers to come and go as they please.  The markets do not employ a cashier and rely on a card to conduct all financial transactions.  Popular food items found at Avanti Markets include snacks, protein bars, gum, drinks, and even fresh fruit.  Most Avanti Markets will have more than 300+ items in stock at any given time.  All of the markets comes with a 24-hour security system which makes it safe to shop at Avanti at all hours of the night.

Primary References

1. www.mymarketcard.com

Work Source WA

• The Worksource Washington web site is designed for Washington state residents to search for unemployment and file for unemployment benefits
• Washington residents can use the Worksource web site to manage appointments, prepare a cover letter and resume, store important career documents and more
• With WorksourceWa.gov, residents can learn about employment workshops and hiring events, and even find helpful tools like budgeting and career choices

Workers in Washington state who are unemployed can use Washington Workforce to begin their unemployment benefits process. There are no in-person offices to file for unemployment in Washington. Every unemployment claim in Washington must be filed online.

Some of the most basic requirement for filing for unemployment in Washington include working in the state during the past 18 months and must have been laid off or fired through no fault of their own. Washington employees who left a job on their own, who were fired for performance issues, or who are on a temporary leave of absence are not eligible to file.

Work Source WA Comments

• Washington Worksource is a partnership between local, state, and federal agencies to offer employment help through over 60 offices
• Employers can use the Washington Worksource website to find potential employees, and Washington job seekers can use the web site to help find the opportunity that’s perfect for them
• The Washington Health Plan finder is another part of Washington Worksource, and helps Washington residents find the best health care coverage for their needs

What other resources does the Washington Worksource online portal offer?

Other services and resources offered by Washington Worksource include job training and education, Washington job classified ads, resources for dislocated workers in Washington, special information for Washington residents who are veterans of the military, and resources solely for Washington farm workers.

To contact the Employment Security Department of Washington

• P.O. Box 9046, Olympia, WA 98507
• 800-318-6022

Primary references

1. www.worksource.wa.gov

GE Appliances Register

• Registering a GE appliance online lets customers receive important information about product recalls, other safety notices, and helps verify ownership in the event of theft or insurable loss
• To register a GE appliance, customers will need to enter their serial number, model number, and installation date, along with their personal contact information
• Not registering an appliance on the GE site doesn’t affect a customer’s warranty in any way

Customers who have purchased GE appliances can log on to register their ownership to that appliance. For Canadian customers, their is a special, specific GE Appliances Canada website. When a GE appliance is registered online, the owner has a number of great benefits related to both the daily operation, overall maintenance, and even security of their appliance.

When customers register an appliance on the GE website, they’re automatically entered to win $2,500. One lucky winner will be selected every month from that month’s eligible entries for 36 months, from December of 2013 to November of 2016. The GE $2,500 sweepstakes is open to legal us residents who are at least 18 years old at the time they’re entering the contest.

For a list of winners in the contest, send a self addressed stamped envelope to GE “WIN $2,500” WINNERS, P.O. Box 7999, Melville, NY 11775-7999. Employees of GE or of Don Jagoda Associates, the company administering this contest are not eligible to enter the sweepstakes.

Important Things About GE

GE is one of the largest appliance providers in the world, and has just over 12,000 global employees.

• Founded in 1905 and has their headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky
• Their famous Appliance Park facility was actually considered its own self sustaining city, including handling their mail, and it was issued its own ZIP code

To Contact GE Appliances

• 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06828
• Call (800) 417-0575

Primary references

1. www.geappliances.com/register

Employee Connection Macy’s

• Allows Macy’s employees access to online job related information
• Please have the employee identification number on hand along with the employees two digit division code
• The service is free to use for all Macy’s employees

The employee connection Macy’s online service is operated by Macy’s, Inc., (who are based at 7 West Seventh St., Cincinnati, OH 45202) and can only be used by Macy’s employees.  Any questions about the Employee Connection service should be directed to the Macy’s employees immediate supervisor or human resource office.

What type of information/benefits does the Employee Connection Macy’s service provide?

• Retirement information (i.e. 401k, AARP, and Social Security)
• Earning for Learning (provides grants to accredited public and private elementary or secondary schools at which a Macy’s, Inc. employee, retiree, and/or their immediate family member has volunteered, consistent with the terms of the program)
• Employee Assistance Program (online health tools provided by CIGNA)
• Matching Gifts (please note gifts must be $25 or more in order to be matched by Macy’s)
• Scholarship Program (ideal for college students who would like to gain real world retail experience while going to school)
• College Bound Fund Employee Payroll Direct Deposit Program  (questions about this service can be directed to 1.800.227.2900 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday thru Friday… the call center is closed on the weekends)

Please note any questions about the Employee Connection Macy’s matching gift program can be directed to (800)838-2063.  The maximum amount any one individual can donate during a calendar year is listed as $1,000 of personal funds.  Individual’s gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar to organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and fall within the philanthropic focus areas of education, arts and culture, hunger relief and disaster relief.  Those who would like to reach out to the matching gifts program team via email should send it to: matchinggifts@macys.com.

Primary References

1. www.employeeconnection.net/benefits
2. www.employeeconnection.net/macys

HectaMedia is not associated with Macy’s.

Food Network Cakes for Cash

• Enter this Food Network sweepstakes between the dates of June 6, 2016 and June 30, 2016
• No purchase is required to enter and the Sweepstakes Period will consist of four (4) separate and individual Entry Periods
• Sadly employees of Scripps Networks, LLC are NOT allowed to participate

The Food Network Cakes for Cash promotion is open to all legal residents on the United States who are 21 years of age or older (excluding Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other United States territories).  Contestants are not required to like cake in order to participate and apparently contestants must have a must have a non-private Twitter account to be eligible to enter the Food Network Cakes for Cash Sweepstakes.

Food Network Cakes for Cash Comments

• Twitter is NOT  a sponsor of this promotion and creating a Twitter Account is free
• Contestants will want to watch for the Sweepstakes question prompt which will be shown during shows (via snipes) and during commercial breaks
• Winners will be determined by random drawings which will take place on 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, and 7/1
• The administrator of the Food Cakes for Cash promotion is listed as The TEAM Group, LLC
• The TEAM Group can be reached by mail at P.O. Box 204, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

The Food Network Cakes for Cash grand prize will consist of $10,000 which will be awarded in the form of a check and is subject to all state/federal taxes).  Contestants are limited to one grand prize per household and the total value of all grand prizes combined is $40,000.

Those who fail to win a prize in the Cakes for Cash promotion but would like to see a list of winners should write to: Cakes for Cash Sweepstakes — Winners List, P.O. Box 53445, Knoxville, TN 37950… please be sure to make this request before September 26, 2016.

Primary References

1. www.foodnetwork.com/cakesforcash

Orville and Win

• This promotion will run from now until November 6, 2016
• The Orville and Win grand prize drawing will take place on November 15, 2016
• The Orville Redenbacher’s + Ghostbusters Instant Win And Sweepstakes promotion is sponsored by ConAgra Foods

The Orville and Win sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older and are not employed by Fandango Loyalty Solutions, Columbia TriStar Marketing Group, Inc., or Sony Electronics Inc.  Please note all potential Orville and Win prize winners will receive an email confirmation within 48 hours from the time his/her entry is received at the e-mail address submitted when registering for the Promotion.

Orville and Win Comments

• Only one entry is allowed per day regardless of how many boxes of Orville popcorn are purchased
• Contestants can enter for free via US mail by writing to: Orville Redenbacher’s, P.O. Box 251328, West Bloomfield, MI 48325
• Please include a 3 x 5 index card with the contestants name, address, DOB, email address, and phone number when entering the Orville and Win promotion by mail
• The total value of all prizes to be given away during the course of the sweepstakes is just over $18,000

Popular non grand prizes associated the promotion are the Ghostbusters PlayStation 4 Game (ideal for kids), Orville VIP Coupons, Ghostbusters 1 & 2 DVD Set, and a movie night fun pack which consist of Fandango Promotional Code which equals 2 movie tickets.

What prizes are associated with the Orville and Win Grand Prize?

• SONY X810C 4K Ultra HD TV
• SONY CT780 Soundbar with wireless subwoofer
• Popcorn Cart
• Roku Streaming System
• 3 Orville VIP Coupons

The total value of the grand prize is listed as $1,918.96.  Contestants should allow up to 8 weeks for prize delivery and a winners list can be obtained anytime between November 15th, 2016 until January 6, 2017.  Please write to Orville Redenbacher’s + Ghostbusters Instant Win And Sweepstakes – Winners List Request, P.O. Box 251328, West Bloomfield, MI 48325 to obtain a list of lucky winners.

Primary References

1. www.orvilleandwin.com

Comenity Boscov’s

• Shoppers who have a credit card with Boscov’s department store can log on to their online account center to make a payment, update their account information, and see monthly Boscov’s statements
• When customers sign up for a new Boscov’s credit card, they get 100 bonus rewards points instantly, plus a special bonus birthday offer
• Boscov’s credit card holders get double points on any fragrance and cosmetics purchases every single day

When shoppers first use their Boscov’s credit card account, they will save 15% off of their entire purchase that day with a maximum of a $100 discount. To receive the 15% Boscov’s discount, purchases must be made the same day the account is opened, and the account must remain open for at least 30 days.

Comenity Boscov’s Comments

• Shoppers who have a Boscov’s credit card will receive invitations to special shopping events throughout the year, as well as special Boscov’s discounts in the mail
• Up to 4% of total purchases on a Boscov’s credit card will be awarded as rewards points
• The 100 extra points will be added within 24 to 48 hours after the account is first opened
• Cardholders must have made a purchase in the past 12 months to be eligible to receive the birthday offer
• These points are not redeemable for cash, and are not redeemable for statement credit

More Important Facts About Boscov’s

• Founded in 1911 by Solomon Boscov, with their first location in Reading, Pennsylvania
• Current chairman and CEO is Albert Boscov
• Today, Boscov’s has 44 locations in states like New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Ohio
• In 2012, Boscov’s decided to stop selling televisions and other large appliances due to changing market conditions

Any questions in regards to a Boscov’s Credit Account can be directed to a top-notch customer service agent at 1-844-271-277 or TDD/TTY 1-888-819-1918.  Boscov’s has an annual revenue over 1 billion US dollars and is thought to be one of the last family operated department stores in America, along with Belk and Von Maur.

Primary references

1. www.comenity.net/boscovs

Benefits ML Login

• Access Merrill Lynch benefits online
• Requires a user ID in order to gain access
• Provides a live chat service and first time users will be required to create a User ID

The Benefits ML login service is free to use and users must provide a valid email address upon sign up.  From time to time users might see:

“Due to planned system maintenance, please be advised that the Benefits OnLine website will be unavailable on Saturday, June 11th from approximately 12:00 a.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. We apologize for any inconvenience.”

This is simply planned system maintenance that is needed in order to get the service up and running.  Users who see this message should keep calm, relax, and check back later.  Any questions in regards to the Benefits ML login service can be directed to 1.866.820.1492.

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

• New York City based financial service firm
• Founded in 1914 by Charles E. Merrill
• Owned and operated by Bank of America

Merrill Lynch employs more than 15,000 people and has annual revenues topping 13 billion US Dollars.  The firm caters to high net worth individuals and provides investment management services (they manage more than $2 trillion US dollars in assets for their clients).

Primary References

1. www.benefits.ml.com login

First Bankcard Sheetz

• Sheetz credit card holders can access an account online to check their account balance, make a payment towards their Sheetz credit card account, and see the most recent transactions
• The service is free to use and requires a short registration process for new users
• Cardholders who have a Sheetz credit account have free access to view their FICO credit score at any time thanks to First Bankcard

The FirstBankCard Sheetz web site is set up for customers who have a Sheetz credit card to be able to manage their account. Customers who do not have an online First Bankcard account will need to set one up by logging in with their Sheetz credit card number and the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number. There is also a Sheetz credit card app available to make payment and account management even easier.

First Bankcard Sheetz

• Sheetz credit cards are issued by First Bankcard, which is a division of First National Bank of Omaha
• Customers who apply for the Sheetz Visa card but are not approved will automatically be considered for the Sheetz personal credit card

Please note drivers who have a Sheetz credit card are automatically enrolled in the “My Sheetz” program which is free to join and saves money on every gallon of gas purchased up to 8 cents a gallon, and offers discounts on food and drink inside Sheetz.

More Things to Know About Sheetz

• Known for marketing products with names that start with “sh” and end in “z” similar to their brand name, like shmuffinz, shwingz, and nachoz
• In the mid 2000s, Sheetz was only the second fuel chain in Pennsylvania to offer E85 ethanol based alternative fuel

Sheetz is an American chain of convenience stores and gas station. It was founded in 1952 by Bob Sheetz when he purchased one of his father’s dairy stores. The current Sheetz main offices are in Altoona, Pennsylvania at 5700 6th Ave. Sheetz currently has over 500 locations across the United States and almost 14,000 employees.  Any questions about the First Bankcard from Sheetz can be directed to (814) 946-3611 or First Bankcard (who is a division of First National Bank of Omaha)
at 1620 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68197.

Primary references

1. www.firstbankcard.com/sheetz

Movie MMS

• Enter the M&M’s Brand Movie promotion from JUNE 13, 2016 through AUGUST 22, 2016
• The sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the 50 United States who are age 13 or older
• A purchase of an M&M’s product is not required to enter

A contestant can enter the Movie MMS promotion without purchase by writing to: Movie Game Entries, Department S, P.O. Box 5702, Blair, NE 68009-5702… only one entry is allowed per mailing and the contestant must include a 3×5 index card with their name, address, email address, phone number, and date of birth with proper postage (MAILED-IN ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUGUST 22, 2016 AND RECEIVED BY AUGUST 29, 2016).

Movie MMS Comments

• Total value of all prizes to be given away during the course of the M&M’s Brand Movie sweepstakes is listed as $598,702
• There will be 1,315 First Prizes, 5,497 Second Prizes, 13,928 Third Prizes, 143,846 Fourth Prizes given away

First place prizes consist of a $24 Movie Certificate redeemable at a participating theater for two (2) movie admissions while fourth place prizes are good for a $3 Concession Certificate redeemable at a participating theater (i.e. a free Snickers bar or Milky Way).

Any questions about the Movie MMS promotion can be directed to MovieGame@dlblair.com or call 855-833-1492.  The sponsor of this sweepstakes is listed as Mars Chocolate North America who are headquartered at 800 High Street, Hackettstown, New Jersey (please note employee of Mars are not allowed to enter).

Primary References

1. M&M’S BRAND MOVIE GAME RULES
2. www.movie.mms.com

Activate Rewards Ninja Turtles

• Activate Ninja Turtle rewards associated with the Fandango rewards program
• Please have the reward code on hand
• The registration process will take less than 1 minute to complete assuming the customer has all the required information

The Activate Rewards Ninja Turtles program was created to promote the new Ninja Turtles movie which was released in theaters on June 3, 2016 to lack luster reviews.  Customers will also have to provide their name, zip code, and email address in order to activate the Ninja Turtle reward certificate online.

Activate Rewards Ninja Turtles Comments

• Customers are allowed to see a different movie then the one they selected on their rewards
• A color printer is not required to print the reward as black and white is allowed
• No mechanically reproduced, forged, or altered Ninja Turtles reward certificates will be accepted

The service is operated by Fandango Loyalty Solutions, LLC and the movie theaters are trained to check for photo identification, which is why the activation website instructs the rewards holder to enter the information of the person who will be using the certificate.

Primary References

1. www.activaterewards.com/ninjaturtles

Garmin Activate Card

• Redeem a Garmin maps or services online with a product key
• The Garmin product key can be located on the back of the card
• The redemption process should take between 3 to 5 minutes to complete

The Garmin Activate Card is operated by Garmin Ltd. who is an American multinational technology firm.  Garmin Was founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao.  Today the firm is based in the country of Switzerland and has annual revenues around 3 billion US Dollars.  Garmin is a S&P 500 Component and has an industry market cap of $8.481 billion US Dollars.  Garmin specializes in GPS global tracking in automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities and utilities.

Popular products sold by Garmin?

• Varia Rearview Radar (cycling)
• GPSMAP 7408xsv chartplotter/sonar combo, touchscreen, worldwide basemap (fishfinder and GPS combo device)
• Edge Touring Plus (cycling)
• Garmin DriveSmart 70LMT (auto GPS device)
• Forerunner 235

The Garmin USA Corporate Office Headquarters is based at 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 and can be reached via phone by calling 803-391-3411 (local number).  Toll free numbers for Garmin customer support in the United States: 1-800-525-6726 and in Canada: 800-654-3415.  The Garmin global headquarters is based at Garmin Ltd., Muehlentalstrasse 2, SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland 8200.

Garmin Company Facts

• Employs around 11,000 people
• Can be found on the NASDAQ stock exchange under ticker symbol GRMN
• Current CEO is Mr. Clifton Albert Pemble
• Current CFO is Mr. Douglas Gerard Boessen
• Major holders of Garmin stock include big time investment houses on Wall Street to include Vanguard, Blackrock, Slate Street, and Bank of America

Garmin makes a great deal of money selling its GPS receivers and accessories to retail outlets(i.e. Walmart, Target) and aviation products to aviation dealers and aircraft manufacturers through a network of independent dealers and distributors.  Competition to Garmin comes in the form of TomTom N.V. , Navico Holding AS, and the a lesser extent GoPro.  Any questions about the Garmin Activate Card process can be directed to one of the two customers service numbers mentioned above (United States: 1-800-525-6726 and in Canada: 800-654-3415).

Primary References

1. www.garmin.com/activatecard

R1CU Survey

• Take a short survey in regards to a visit to the Resource One Credit Union
• Customers who complete the survey in full will be entered into a sweepstakes drawing for a gift card
• This survey is designed to get your feedback about your recent experience at Resource One Credit Union

The R1CU survey will take between 3 to 7 minutes to complete and customers answers will be kept strictly confidential (i.e. they will never be shared or sold to a third-party).  To begin the R1CU survey customers will need to provide the receipt date, teller number, the name of the credit union employee that served them, the branch location, and if the visit took place in the lobby or drive thru.  The receipt date and teller number associated with the Teller Service survey can be found at the top of the customers receipt.

R1CU Survey Comments

• Requires internet access
• All feedback will be used to increase the quality of the service at the Resource One Credit Union
• The customer will have to provide personal information if they want to enter the sweepstakes drawing

Resource One Credit Union

• Dallas based credit union
• Founded in 1936 under the name Sears Dallas Employees Federal Credit Union
• Has more than 50,000 members

Resource One Credit Union (aka R1CU) can be reached at 800-375-3674 from Fri from 8 AM – 6 PM and Sat from 9 AM – 1 PM.  Those members calling from the greater Dallas area can simply dial 214-319-3100 while those in H-Town (aka Houston) can phone 281-720-0550 (please feel free to contact these numbers in regards to the R1CU survey as it appears all feedback is collected in-house).  Any members looking to reach the firm via US Mail can write to: Resource One Credit Union, PO Box 660077, Dallas, TX 75266-0077.

Please note in order to be eligible for Resource One Credit Union membership the member must live or work in Dallas or Northwest Harris (Houston) counties or within a 10 mile radius of the R1CU Carrollton branch.

Primary References

1. www.r1cu.org/survey

Staples Easy Rebates

• Staples rebates can be submitted for products purchased on Staples.com, in a Staples store, or at an in-store Staples kiosk
• Customers who have already submitted a Staples rebate can log on to track the progress of their submission
• The Staples Easy Rebate web site even offers a convenient search tool that lets customers see if a previously purchased product or one they’re planning on purchasing has a rebate attached to it

Staples shoppers who have a product with a rebate can visit the Staples Easy Rebate web site to file their rebate submission or to see the balance on a Staples rebate card they’ve already received. To submit a Staples rebate, customers will need to have their original Staples receipt and the box of the product they purchased with them, and the ability to scan those items digitally.

Staples Easy Rebates Comments

• Sumbitting a rebate should take less than 2 minutes
• Some Staples rebates require an actual UPC from a product, so those rebates cannot be submitted online
• To track a Staples rebate, customers will need to have the tracking number they were issued when they filed their rebate
• In most cases, a Staples rebate will be received 4 to 6 weeks after initial submission

More Important Information for Customers to Know About Staples

With over 2,000 stores in more than 25 countries, Staples is one of the most well known office supply stores in the world. Staples was founded in 1986 in Brighton, Massachusetts,  by former supermarket rivals Leo Kahn and Thomas G. Stemberg. Staples announced in 2015 that it needed to cut $500 million annually, so they would be closing up to 220 retail stores.

• Staples has an annual revenue of almost $23 billion
• An American based company, but Staples has divisions in Canada and Argentina

To contact Staples about a rebate submission

Staples recommends using their specific online form for rebate questions, but their corporate offices can be contacted at 1–800–3STAPLE or at 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 01702.

Primary references

1. www.stapleseasyrebates.com

Phone Claim AT&T Uploader

• Submit additional documentation online related to an AT&T Phone claim
• Only the primary AT&T account holder can submit documents related to the claim (this help protect against unauthorized AT&T account use)
• The documents may be digital pictures or scanned for upload

The Phone Claim AT&T Uploader service is free to use and should take between 5 to 10 minutes to complete depending on how many documents the AT&T customer is required to upload.  When submitting a phone claim with AT&T and using the upload service customers will need to provide the following:

1. Completed Sworn Claim Affidavit & Proof of Loss Statement
2. Government issued ID (i.e. driver license, passport)
3. A copy of the most recent AT&t wireless bill for the mobile number in question (this is not always needed)
4. A copy of Proof of Purchase for the claimed device (this can come in the form of a Receipt or UPC Code From Box)
5. Copy of supporting documents (these are not required in every claim and can take the form of police report, insurance document, etc.)

Please note in order to download and complete the affidavit the customer will have to provide their Mobile Number of Affected Device (a live chat service is available for customers who are having issues getting documents to upload).

Phone Claim AT&T Comments

• Claims completed by the daily cut-off times will be shipped, and in most cases, delivered the next day
• If the claim is closed Monday – Friday before 5 pm CST the device (i.e. AT&T GoPhone) will be shipped the next day
• If the claim is closed on Saturday prior to 2 pm the device will be shipped Monday morning

Any questions about the Phone Claim AT&T uploader service can be directed to an Asurion Customer Service Representative at 1-888-562-8662 between the hours of 7 am and 9 pm CST Monday thru Friday OR 8am and 8pm CST Saturday and Sunday.

Primary References

1. www.phoneclaim.com/att-uploader

My Viking Journey

• Personalize and plan a cruise online with Viking
• Customers who are new to the service will have to create an My Viking Journey account with a valid email address
• Once an account has been created the customer can complete the Guest Information Form, explore shore excursions and access important documents

The My Viking Journey service is free to use and the email address used at the time of registration will be used to log into My Viking Journey (please note once the My Viking Journey account has been created the customer is NOT allowed to change the email address).

What kind of services does My Viking Journey provide?

• Allows adventure goers to browse and book shore excursions (there are a limited amount of slots available and the excursions are based on first come first serve)
• Access & print important cruise related documents
• Check out air services and manage flight details
• Explore the area in which the cruise will take place and check out hot spots
• Check out the Viking ship (view deck plans and learn about onboard dining)
• Manage a schedule via the My Viking Journey personalized calendar (highly recommended)

Any questions about the My Viking Journey GIF experience can be directed to VikingGuestServices@vikingcruises.com or by phone to 1-855-706-2326 (US) OR 1-800-207-7286 (Canada) OR 0800 319 66 60 (UK) OR 1800 131 744 (Australia) OR 0800 447 913 (New Zealand).  Full travel documents related to a Viking Cruise will be issued approximately 3 weeks prior to departure (those who request them before that time will be charged an early processing fee of $25).

What are acceptable forms of payments when boarding a Viking River Cruise?  Customers are allowed to use all major credit cards to include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.  Travelers can also use checks and Electronic Funds Transfer services.

Primary References

1. www.myvikingjourney.com/gif

Humana Pharmacy

• Sign up for Humana Pharmacy services online
• Returning Humana customers can simply sign in with their account username
• New customers will have to go through a short but bothersome registration process

The Humana Pharmacy service allows customers to refill a prescription online, check the status of an order, or start a new prescription.  Those who are in a hurry and stressed for time can simply provide their prescription number along with their date of birth to refill a prescription without signing in.  Humana Pharmacy customers are allowed to have their doctor submit their prescription on their behalf via fax, phone, or electronically.

Humana Pharmacy Comments

• If a doctor is faxing in a prescription order they are required to file a loathsome Physician Fax Form
• Fax orders are only allowed to come from a Doctor
• The fax number is 1-800-379-7617 (doctors can call 800-379-0092 to check on the status of a fax/prescription)

If completing a prescription order via mail please include following the original paper prescription, a Registration and Prescription Order Form, and a valid form of payment (credit card is the most recommended).  Please mail the prescription order to Humana Pharmacy P.O. Box 745099 Cincinnati, OH 45274-5099.

Please also be sure to include the following items:

• Date of birth
• Humana ID number
• Shipping address on the back of each prescription

When making a payment the Humana Pharmacy accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Humana Access Visa Debit card along with mailing a check or money order.  Humana Pharmacy users can pay online by navigating to the Billing and Payment Information section of their account.  Customers who are having a tough time paying a Humana Pharmacy bill are allowed to make the payment over three installments… for more information about Humana Pharmacy installment payments please dial 1-800-379-0092 (TTY: 711). We’re available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Eastern.

Primary References

1. HumanaPharmacy.com FAQ
2. www.humanapharmacy.com/save

Pay House Beautiful

• Allows a customer to make a payment online and perform other activities related to a Beautiful House account
• Customers should have their Account Number on hand in order to access the service
• The Beautiful House account number can be located on the mailing label

The Pay House Beautiful service is free to use for all subscribers and is operated by Hearst Communications, Inc.  All major credit cards are accepted (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diner’s Club and Discover) when making a payment and the payment should reflect on the customers House beautiful account immediately.  Payments can also be made by check or money order by mailing them to: House Beautiful PO Box 6093 Harlan, IA 51593 (please allow up to two weeks for the payment to process via mail).

Pay House Beautiful Comments

• New subscribers will see their bill arrive in approximately two weeks after the subscription order has been processed
• Subscriptions through one of the House Beautiful authorized agents? payment should be made as directed in their billing notice
• Renewal orders should be received at least eight weeks prior to subscription expiration to ensure your magazine is delivered without interruption in service
• The first House Beautiful magazine should arrive within 9 weeks of a subscription order and the magazine will arrive 10 times a year
• Pay House Beautiful comes with an AUTO RENEWAL POLICY (which means the customer will have to cancel the order to avoid more magazine and more charges
• A renewal notice will be sent 60 days before the customer’s credit card is charged or a bill is sent

Customers who do not want to auto renew the magazine should simply write “cancel” on Pay House Beautiful renewal reminder and mail it back to them.  House Beautiful cost $15.00 for a one year subscription and scent free magazine are available for those who have issues with fragrances (cologne and perfumes).

Primary References

1. www.pay.housebeautiful.com

Ford Owner

• The FordOwner service allowed Ford vehicle owners to register for great benefits like discounts and coupons, maintenance updates, service history, financing tools, and more
• Registering for the Ford Owner website is completely free and only takes a few minutes to complete
• Drivers who have a Ford vehicle can set up their exclusive “Sync” benefits like set up hands-free calling, entertainment, and navigation

For drivers to register for the Ford Owner website, they will need to enter their personal information like name and address, their Ford vehicle information like make, model, and VIN, and their mobile phone number for verification with helpful how to videos to walk through the whole process.

FordOwner.com members will receive coupons for things like tires, a free brake inspection at a Ford dealership, battery testing, wiper blades, and more. Drivers who sign up for the web site also have complete access to their Ford vehicle service history, plus a vehicle health report and information about any important recalls issued by Ford.

More Things to Know About Ford

Ford is one of the most well known auto makers in America, and sells vehicles under both the Ford and the Lincoln brand. Ford was close to bankruptcy during the USA’s recent financial crisis, but the company has recently returned to profitability.

• Famous for their “Built Ford Tough” slogan
• Currently the second largest auto maker in America and the fifth largest auto maker in Europe
• Founded in 1903 and has over 200,000 employees across the United States
• Produces over 5 million vehicles every single year in more than 90 plants across the world
• Was the first auto manufacturer to introduce large scale production with the assembly line process

To contact Ford about the Ford Ownership program:

• Call 1-800-392-3673
• Ford Motor Company, Customer Relationship Center, P.O. Box 6248, Dearborn, MI 48126

Primary references

1. www.fordowner.com

My Met Life Auto Policy Update

• Access Quality Planning (QPC) on behalf of Metlife Auto and Home insurance
• This service will allow the Met Life customer to conduct a variety of activities related to their current policy
• Please note only the Policyholder or Policyholder’s Spouse are permitted to complete the process

The My Met Life auto policy update requires the customer to have their policy number and their PIN number on hand in order to access the service.  The Met Life Insurance policy number and PIN can be found on the letter received from Met Life in regards to the customers current home or auto insurance policy.  Those are not able to locate the number/PIN or tossed the letter in the trash can without reading it can call 1-855-513-2129 to speak with a Renewal Specialist.

My Met Life Auto Policy Update Comments

• Does not charge the customer to update a policy
• Only designed for Met Life insurance holders
• My Met Life auto policy update customer service is available from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm  Monday – Friday , Saturday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific Time (closed on Sunday)

MetLife, Inc is a New York city based insurance firm that also specializes in annuities and employee benefit programs.  MetLife was founded in 1868 and is headquartered at 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York City, New York, U.S.

Primary References

1. www.mymetlife.autopolicyupdate.com