Subject: More Specials. Bigger Prizes…And More of Them! Date: Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:16 AM Friends, Wow… Since we kicked off the Friends of Transit Tuesday Program, we have featured a LOT of businesses (visit www.friendsoftransit.org to see a list of all the businesses we have covered to date, along with a list of prize winners) and we have received a LOT of feedback. Mostly positive… You have said you love the restaurants we feature each week (many are unique restaurants with outstanding food and ambiance…), but the lines are starting to get too long, so you want us to offer more of these great deals at MORE RESTAURANTS. You say that having more restaurants featured each week, at different locations along the route, will make it easier for you to attend these fine eateries. OK… You have said you love the free raffle prizes that we have been giving away to our weekly winners who fill out the cards at the featured restaurants, but of course you say, “Wouldn’t it be better if you gave away BIGGER PRIZES? OK… Lastly, you have said, “You need to offer MORE PRIZES.” It seems all of you want to get in on the action and have been telling your friends and co-workers about the program and all of the great deals and prizes that come from the shops and merchants along the route. Now, your friends are coming and snatching up these great prizes and we need MORE PRIZES to make up for the increased participation at the events… Go figure… J But have no fear, we have heard your wishes and are happy to report that we will be able to meet your requests!!! Many of the men and women who work for the contractors building the light rail system have been eating at these same restaurants and shopping at these stores for nearly two years now – long before it was fashionable to “Shop The Line.” These men and women in the hard hats have been steady customers at many of these same businesses for a long time. When they heard about our Friends of Transit Tuesdays Program, naturally, they thought it was a great idea. So, they went back to their respective companies and told them about us… All of the contractors working on the segment, in coordination with the Associated General Contractors (AGC), have stepped up with a HUGE financial contribution to help Friends of Transit expand this program. Thanks to the generous support of the AGC and all the contractors along the route, we will be able to offer you MORE SPECIALS, with BIGGER PRIZES – and MORE OF THEM. Next time you see one of those men and women in hard hats working on the line, please tell them THANK YOU! Having said all of that, I am happy to report that next Tuesday, we will be starting up Friends of Transit – Two for Tuesdays and are proud to feature: George & Dragon 4240 N. Central Ave, Phoenix The first 100 people will receive half off any menu item! (up to $5) Please print this email and present when ordering to receive discount Gift Certificates for this week’s prize drawing are: ? Stuff Antiques, 4206 N Central (2-$100) ? Energy Tanning, 4700 N Central (2-$50) ? Lux Coffeebar, 4404 N Central (2-$25) * And a few more LARGE PRIZES to be announced. George & Dragon is a festive English pub offering traditional favorites like shepard’s pie, fish n’ chips and bangers and mash. Simply Burgers 580 S. College Ave, Tempe The first 100 people will receive half off any menu item! (up to $5) Please print this email and present when ordering to receive discount Gift Certificates for this week’s prize drawing are: ? Tasty Kabob, 1250 E Apache Blvd (4-$25) ? Cut Rite Barbers, 1039 E Lemon (2-$25) ? All Star Wireless. 1328 E Apache (1-$100) ? Southwest Institute of the Healing Arts, 1100 E. Apache (2-$25) * And a few more LARGE PRIZES to be announced. Simply Burgers offers the most heart-healthy burgers in town with pocket-friendly prices to match. View Menu . See you Tuesday! (Please tell your Friends) Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday at Ichi Bowl 5130 N. 19th Ave, Phoenix Our weekly raffle prize drawing winners were: * Robert Campbell—$100 gift certificate to Langert Netzband Jewelers, 1526 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix * Michael Supyk and William Lindley– $50 gift certificates to Arizona Laser, Electrolysis and Skin Care, 5702 N. 19th Ave, Phoenix * Florence Hohl and Jackie Bosque–$25 gift certificates to Ginny’s Beauty Salon, 5130 N. 19th Ave, Phoenix * Toni Pirano—$50 gift certificate to The Flight of Phoenix, 4723 N. Central Ave, Phoenix