Employee Recognition Week – Special Business Discounts
May 5 through May 11, 2008

The following businesses are offering special discounts for State of Kansas employees during Public Employee Recognition Week, May 5 through May 11, 2008. Check out the listing below to find additional savings on STAR discounts.

All offers are valid from May 5 – May 11, 2008, unless otherwise noted. A valid State ID is usually required to receive the stated discount.

Click on the business name to find out about the discounts these businesses and other businesses normally offer as well as location and contact information.

Ace Computers LLC: 15% off labor services in-shop instead of our usual STAR discount of 10%! Products include: custom built computers/laptops, computer/laptop repair, on-site visits for home and business, full computer parts inventory

Avon Beauty Center (West Ridge Mall): 20% discount on any purchase made in the store on regularly priced items!

Capital Area Gymnastics: $15 off gymnastics session fee with valid state ID during the promotional period, May 5-11th! (Normal STAR discount is $10).

ChiRunning and ChiWalking: 20% off products, (excludes workshops)using coupon code STARKS. The normal STAR discount is 15%. The coupon is good for one year. We offer a wellness/fitness program that energizes your mind and body for a lifetime of healthy movement! ChiRunning and ChiWalking is a revolutionary approach to fitness. You can learn to run or walk injury free. This program will help to alleviate stress, encourage weight loss and will help mental clarity!

Countrywide Home Loans: We would like to enhance our regular offer by increasing the normal $500 Closing Cost Credit Offer to a flat $750 Closing Cost Credit for this Limited Time Program during May 5, 2008 - May 11, 2008.

Credit Union 1 of Kansas: We are discounting our new and used car, truck and Harley Davidson interest rates by 1% APR to any Kansas state employee who applies Online at http://www.cu1ks.org/stateemployee_home.html for a loan from Credit Union 1.

Crown Chevrolet / Toyota: In addition to our usual State of Kansas STAR discount, we are offering three oil changes and three tire rotations with car purchase for only $39.95 plus tax. This offer is good during normal service hours during the Public Employee Recognition Week (May 5, 2008 through May 11, 2008). Our usual STAR discount is $99 over factory invoice on in stock 2008 & 2009 Toyota and 2008 & 2009 Chevrolet units with the exception of the Chevy Corvette and all hybrid models.

Curves Fitness (Hays): Curves is a fitness facility for women where you can get a full body workout in only 30 minutes. The workout consists of 5 components: warm-up, strength training, cardio, cool down, and stretching. The State Employee sign up fee is $44.00, a great savings from our original price of $149.00. During the week of May 5 - May 9, 2008 only, (in honor of Recognition Week) the sign up fee will be $30.00. Monthly dues are $34.00 plus tax.

demandFITNESS: State of Kansas employees receive 40% discount off any of our monthly, 3-month, 6-month, or yearly plans. To take advantage of any of these plans, click on the "ORDER NOW" button anywhere on the www.demandFITNESS.com website, follow the instructions during the checkout process, and input the following discount code: 'C0428KS'. Your discount will then be automatically deducted from the subscription price. demandFITNESS is a new and innovative approach to health and fitness. We use the power of the Internet to deliver professionally designed fitness classes to you on an anytime/anywhere basis. With over 250 classes to choose from (and more being added every week) we truly are an "Online Fitness Center'. Fitness trackers, a Health Risk Assessment, Guided Programs and an online community enhance your experience.

Evolution Spray-On Truck Bedliners: $75.00 Off Any Spray-On Truck Bedliners. This offer is good during normal business hours during the Public Employee Recognition Week (May 5, 2008 through May 11, 2008). Our usual STAR discount is 15% off any spray-on truck bedliner.

GoAwayTravel.com: $100 off an all inclusive vacation package of 3-6 nights (normal STAR discount is $50) or $200 off an all inclusive vacation package of 7 nights or more (normal STAR discount is $100).* * Discount is not applicable on published air or land only vacations. Not combinable with other discounts. http://www.goawaytravel.com/html/ksemployees.html or call 636-547-4510 and mention the State of Kansas Employees Discount offer.

Gretchen Gleue Woody/Weekenders USA: Discount of 15% on non-party catalog orders (normal STAR discount is 7.5%). Disclaimer: Can not be combined with hostess credits or other discounts.

Home and Garden Party (Derby): 30% discount. Free and 1/2 price merchandise also included with any order of $200 or more.

Home Interiors & Gifts (Pflugerville): 30% off entire line of home decor' and accessories. Normal State of Kansas STAR discount is 20%.

HudsonValleySmokehouse.com: 10% to 15% for the occasion. Order on line or call 800-324-3119. We are an artisanal smokehouse producing smoked meat, fish, and poultry the old fashioned way. We slow smoke our products using natural hardwoods with absolutely nothing added. We also produce a line of Certified Organic products.

Jersey Mike’s Subs: Free chips and regular sized drink with purchase of any sub or wrap May 5th – 11th.

Kansas City Symphony: Buy 3 classical tickets to any one of the remaining 2007-08 concert series and Get one (Adult) ticket Free!

Kansas City Wizards Major League Soccer: A 5-game package in Bleacher Reserved seats for $60 during Public Employee Recognition Week (May 5-11, 2008). This is a 40% discount on the day of game price of $20! We normally provide single-game tickets at the group rate ($19 for Stadium Reserved, $15 for Bleacher Reserved).

Kansas Museum of History: Buy one admission and get one admission free during Public Employee Recognition Week (May 5-11, 2008)! Normal rates are: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students. Visit our website at www.kshs.org for more information on the museum as well as KSHS State Historic Sites!

Kartridge.com: Save up to 85% vs. Staples and OfficeMax on ink and toner supplies with Kartridge.com! Special Discount of 15% off the Kartridge.com list prices between May 5 and 11, 2008 for all Kansas state employees and members! Kartridge.com offers a Huge Inventory of products, Free Shipping for orders of $50 or more, and 100% product Guarantee for 12 months. Use the link from the STAR website (www.kartridge.com/kansas) where all prices shown are already discounted 15%. Otherwise, call 1-866-527-8743 and use Discount Code "KANSAS".

Pinnacle Gym: Members get complete access to Topeka's ONLY 24 Hour, 7 Days a week, Fully-equipped workout facility! Discounts for those who sign up from 05/05 – 05/11/08 are:
$14.99 for a Single EFT Yearly Membership (Normal STAR discount is $21.99)
$29.99 for a Couples EFT Yearly Membership (Normal STAR discount is $37.99)
$39.99 for a Family of Three EFT Yearly Membership (Normal STAR discount is $49.99) NO SIGN-UP OR ADDITIONAL FEES! Pinnacle Gym offers Personal Training for as low as $10 per session! Great smoothie bar & the largest selection of free weights in Topeka!

Stampin' Up (Derby): 10% discount in addition to free shipping already offered. Free merchandise also included with any order of $150 or more.

Steve Benne at Stillpoint Massage and Bodywork: An additional 10 minutes to One 60 minute massage during May, June, or July if scheduled between May 5th and May 11. (That’s $40 for 70 minutes!) Call Steve directly for this discount 785 817 4899.

The Inn at Muddy Creek: 15% discount instead of the normal 10% STAR discount on cost of sleeping room for any state employee. Bed & Breakfast accommodations, 10 minutes north of Topeka just off HWY 75. New log home facility, five guest rooms all with private baths, hot tub on deck, 48 foot front porch, trails through the woods, creekside rest areas. Room price includes evening snack and full breakfast.
Discount does not apply to Meeting Room Facility or Catering Services.

TK Magazine: Discount: 50% off subscriptions to TK Magazine. That is six issues for only $9.00 (when subscribing during May 5, 2008 through May 11, 2008)! The normal subscription rate for TK is $18 per year. For state employees the rate is $12 per year. TK Magazine is Topeka's full color, glossy business and lifestyle magazine. Each issue is packed with columns and articles that showcase the best of Topeka, in both business and life. TK is printed 6 times per year. Please pay by check or money order and put the words "State Discount" on the memo line.

T-Mobile: Call T-Mobile at 1-866-464-8662 before MAY 11th to take advantage of these great promotions and discounts. Reference promotional code: 2281TMOFAV. Select one of these great promotions with a new T-Mobile activation: FREE Nokia 3555 (regularly priced at $149.99); FREE Samsung Katalyst (after $50 mail-in rebate, regularly priced at $199.99); T-Mobile Sidekick Slide for only $49.99 (after $50 mail-in rebate, regularly priced at $299.99); or Pay NO activation fee. You also qualify for this exclusive benefit available to new and existing T-Mobile customers: New customer? You may be eligible to receive up to a 14.3% discount on qualifying monthly recurring charges; Existing Customer? Go to www.t-mobile.com/corpdiscount and log in to My T-Mobile to learn more about qualifications for a corporate discount. View the T-Mobile Flyer *Requires new activation on a qualifying rate plan with a two-year service agreement. Limited-time offer; subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions apply. **Supplies may be limited and offer available only from a T-Mobile business sales representative or online orders through a corporate extranet; NOT available through retail outlets or independent dealers. T-Mobile reserves right to substitute different phone models of equal or greater value.

Uppercase Living: 10% discount in addition to free shipping already offered. Free and 1/2 price merchandise also included with any order of $200 or more.

Warner Electric: In honor of State Employee Appreciation Week, we will offer 20% off your total bill for any first time service, new customers only, and 15% discount off your total bill for all repeat service for customers. W.E. specialize in home remodeling, panel and fuse box upgrades, TV cable and data installations, electrical troubleshooting, telephone troubleshooting, hanging ceiling fans, changing out lights, etc. No job too big, no job too small. W.E. work around YOUR schedule -- no extra charges for nights or Saturdays!! Got problems?? W.E. solve them! Phone: 785-286-3445.

Note: This is not an All-inclusive list. Please view the website to determine the location of the business offering the discount as not all locations of a specific business offer discounts. Restrictions and limitations apply. Vendors and vendor offers may be removed or withdrawn at any time.

Any arrangements, services or products purchased with this discount program are the sole responsibility of the individual employee. The State of Kansas and the STAR Program assume no obligation for these arrangements and do not endorse any of the organizations or their services, products or programs. All arrangements are strictly between the employee, as a consumer, and the vendor.

Employees must contact the vendor for any specific questions or concerns and for all customer service functions. Employees and Vendors may email comments or suggestions to: STAR@da.ks.gov.

Thank you to everyone who gets the word out to employees about the STAR program!

Thank you also to those employees who frequent the STAR vendors! If you know of a business that would like to join the STAR program, ask them to complete an application at http://www.da.ks.gov/ps/subject/star/db_star/vendors.htm.

You help make this program a success!