DuPage County Farm Bureau®
Membership Benefits
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DuPage
County Farm Bureau® members benefit from a number of programs and
services sponsored or provided by the association at the local, state or
national level. To take part in the activities, programs and services
provided by the organization, one must be a member in good standing of
the association. |
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Farm Bureau® Programs and Services
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Farm Market Advisory
Services |
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Farm
Management, Investment & Trust Services |
| Farm & Garden
Supplies and Petroleum Products -
Heritage FS, Inc., a member-
owned cooperative that is affiliated with the
GROWMARK® System |
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Insurance and
Financial Services Farm, Auto, Home, Life, Health & Commercial
Products. |
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Personal Income
Tax Service Tax returns
prepared by CPA’s at a discounted rate for members. |
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Credit Union
IAA Credit Union - Free
Checking, Savings, Loans, Visa cards with no annual fee.
New! Deals on Wheels APR on New Car Loans Up to 72 months*.
As a Farm Bureau® Member, you are eligible to
use IAA Credit Union Services. Call or visit IAA Credit Union and get these great rates today!
Apply online at
www.iaacu.org or phone 1-800-676-2541
*with approved credit. |
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FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
GM announces two new PRIVATE OFFERS for Farm Bureau Members ONLY!
Farm Bureau membership in Illinois Farm Bureau is a great value.
General Motors (GM) will provide a $500 private offer*
toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles to eligible
Illinois Farm Bureau members. A $750 private offer* is available toward
the purchase or lease of a new GM E85 FlexFuel. E85 is a blend of 15
percent gasoline and 85 percent ethanol. E85 is a renewable fuel source
made primarily from U.S. grown biomaterial, such as corn or other grain
products. To learn about E85 and find an E85 station near you, visit
www.livegreengoyellow.com
This private offer for eligible Illinois Farm Bureau members is
available through:
January
2, 2009. To redeem, show provide your authorization number to your
GM dealer. To obtain your authorization number, visit
www.gmfleet.com/ilfb . You must be a member of Illinois Farm Bureau for
at least six months prior to date of delivery to be eligible for
this private offer. Members are welcome to combine this offer with many
current incentives. Visit www.gmfleet.com/ilfb
for GM’s vehicle lineup, support and other
essential information.
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$500 or $750 private offer valid toward the purchase of eligible new
2007, 2008 and 2009 GM passenger car and light-duty truck models.
Customers must take delivery by January 2, 2009. Not compatible with
other private offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Incentives are
subject to change. Excludes Cadillac CTS-V, XLR-V and STS-V; Chevrolet
Corvette Z06; HUMMER H1, Hybrid vehicles and medium-duty trucks. See
dealer for complete details.
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 Up
to 12% on Dell
Save on computers, software and other Dell merchandise
(call the Farm Bureau 630-668-8161 with your Farm Bureau Member Number
for the discount code, and start saving today!) |
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Truck $500 Discount Program-for a member in good standing for at least
30 days prior to purchase of a pre-owned heavy duty truck.
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Case IH Discounts$300 discount on DX/DXE Series Farmall Tractors 18-55hp,
$500 off JX Series 40-80hp.
IFB Adds 8 Models to
CASE IH Discount
Illinois Farm Bureau
(IFB) has made a fantastic member-only benefit even better. Members can
now save $500 on the purchase of any new CASE IH Maxxum series tractor.
Since June 2006, IFB
members across the state have taken advantage of an existing Case IH
discount– $300 on DX/DXE Series Farmall tractors and $500 on the JX
Series.
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larger Maxxum series is added to the program. The eight new models range
from 90 to 120 PTO horsepower. Three economical Maxxum models are built
for added value, and the five Maxxum PRO models include deluxe features as
standard equipment. This series combines efficient power with operator
convenience to handle the large workload and multiple tasks of livestock
operations, row-crop applications, and roadside mowing.
Glass Specialty
- Discounts on windshield repair. Call Farm Bureau for details
Grainger Industrial Supply Discounts -
Members receive 10% discount off catalog and eligibility
for monthly specials!
NO SHIPPING. NO HANDLING. NO PROBLEM.
Grainger® now offers Farm Bureau Members FREE SHIPPING on their Online
Grainger Orders plus the member only discount of 10% off. Contact the DuPage
County Farm Bureau for the discount code. Then visit -
www.grainger.com |
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Sherwin-Williams Discount - 25% off
paint, wallpaper or any purchase at any participating store! |
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UBS Buying Service - New Cars, appliances, TV’s,
Computers, Electronic Devices and more at low member discount prices!
Great Savings Possible! |
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Hotel Discount Cards -
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| “Significant Organization
Savings” (S.O.S) - 20%
discount for members at participating Choice Hotels: Comfort Inn,
Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn,
Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and MainStay Suite Properties
worldwide.
www.choicehotels.com |
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“Save
& Stay” saves members up to 10% "Best Available Rate" on hotel stays at
participating Wyndham Hotels (formerly Cedant and Baymont
Hotels):AmeriHost, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Ramada, Travelodge, Wingate
Inn, Baymont Inn & Suites, Super 8, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.
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-LaQuinta
Inns and Suites-offering 10% and more savings
with advanced reservations.
FOR ALL HOTEL SAVINGS-ADVANCED
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call the Farm Bureau at 630-668-8161,
with your membership number for the codes used to get the Farm Bureau
discount before making a reservation. Use these discounts on your next
hotel stay!
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Discount Auto Rentals -
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| Save up to 20% on Car Rentals.
Alamo,
Avis
, Hertz,
National and
Enterprise - car rental companies providing discounts to
members. Call the Farm Bureau® Office 630-668-8161 for details and the
special savings codes needed to place an order. |
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| Bail bond Cards - Avoid the
embarrassment of having to give up your driver’s license. Call the
Farm Bureau® Office for information or an application. Regular
Members receive one card at no cost. Additional cards and
cards for Associate Members are only $3.00 each. |
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Free Notary Service
- At the Farm Bureau® Office. |
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Member-To-Member Discounts -
Members providing discounted products and services to their fellow Farm
Bureau® members. Free listing in the DuPage Farmer. |
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Health-related Services-
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Prescription
Drug Programs -
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RxSavings Plus-CASH DISCOUNT AND SAVINGS-PROGRAM - up to
60% savings on all brand name and generic prescription drugs
at over 2000 pharmacies in Illinois. Contact us at the Farm Bureau
to receive your discount card.
UP to 50% on ScriptSave® Prescriptions -
Discounts are available exclusively at over 1,900 participating IL
pharmacies. This is a discount only-not insurance. Contact us at
the Farm Bureau to receive your discount card.
DISCOUNTS ONLY - NOT INSURANCE |
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Heartland
Prescription Service -
great savings on home-delivered prescription drugs and vitamins.
Free catalog available. Guaranteed Lowest Prices on All
Prescriptions |
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Call the Farm Bureau at 630-668-8161,
with your membership number for the codes used to get the Farm Bureau
discount and use these programs. |
Optical
Programs -
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EyeBenefits -
Optical departments at Target, Sears and Pearle Vision
Centers give members a up to 30% discount on frames and lenses when you show your membership
card.
May is "Healthy Vision Month" A great time to have your eyesight checked.
Your Farm Bureau Membership can help!
- Save 25-50% on eyewear from Sears, JC Penny, Pearl
Vision and Target Optical.
- Save 10-20% on online contact lenses.
- Save 40-55% on laser eye surgery.
Call
the Farm Bureau at 630-668-8161, with your membership number for the codes
used to get the Farm Bureau discount at these locations.
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QualSight- UP to 50% off on LASIK Surgery
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Hearing Program -
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Beltone Hearing - FREE
hearing screenings, 20% discount on hearing aid purchases. |
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Dental Plans -
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County Plan Inc. - new
low-cost group program for members. Call the Farm Bureau® Office for information. |
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Entertainment and Recreational Programs
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Sports Events - Annually, Farm
Bureau® offers Bowling, Golf and Trap Shooting events at the local,
regional and/or state levels. Competition is open to all members and
their dependents. Watch for announcements in the DuPage Farmer. |
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Cinema Theater Tickets -
Discount movie tickets for Loews, AMC and Marcus Theaters, may be purchased
only by
members and only at the DuPage County Farm Bureau® Office (245 S. Gary
Avenue, Carol Stream, IL. 60188. Savings may vary. |
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Medieval Times - Dinner Tournament discount tickets. |
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Universal Studios Fan Club - Ticket, hotel, merchandise discounts
and more! |
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Six Flags/Great America -
Discount tickets available at the Farm Bureau® Office. |
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Specialty Food Products: |
| Honey Krunch and Dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, available daily at the FB®
Office. |
| Special Recipe BBQ Pork Chops, Brats,
Wieners, and Sausage Promotions throughout the year. |
| Citrus Fruit Program - Florida Oranges
and Grapefruit delivered to your door anywhere in the USA via UPS.
Watch for announcements in the DuPage Farmer. |
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Publications -
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Local and statewide publications for all members. |
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DuPage Farmer - Free monthly
publication for all members. The key source of information about local
programs and promotions. Free Classified Ads for members - 100
words per year. |
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FarmWeek - Farm business
publication for farm operators and owners. Published 50 times per
year. Free to Regular (farmer) Members. Subscription rates available. |
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Farm Partners - Free quarterly
publication for non-farmer members on farm-related topics. |
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Scholarship Programs -
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DuPage County Farm Bureau®Foundation - a 501(c)3 charitable
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“Sowing
The Seeds of Promise for Tomorrow” |
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College Scholarships offered to
the children of members who are high school seniors and/or college
students planning on a career related to agriculture. Call the Farm
Bureau® Office for details. |
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Donor Recognition Program - Donations to the DCFB® Foundation
are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Donors receive
recognition upon reaching the following contribution levels: |
| Bronze Star Level |
$100 |
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Silver Star Level |
$500 |
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Gold Star Level |
$1000 or more |
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Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program - Providing
financial assistance to medical students accepted to the U of I Medical
School who are committed to practicing medicine in a rural Illinois
community upon graduation. For information call the Farm Bureau®
Office. |
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Rural Nurse Practitioner
Scholarship Program - Providing scholarships to students enrolled in
a educational institution offering the approved nurse practitioner
curriculum who agree to practice in an approved rural community in
Illinois for two years upon graduation. For information call the Farm
Bureau® Office. |
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