Friday, November 2, 2012

Veterans Day Discounts 2012

The following are discounts and free meal opportunities for veterans:VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS 2012 **FREE MEALS ON VETERANS DAY


OLIVE GARDEN
        Veterans Eat Free. Olive Garden Restaurants offer a free meal (with proof of service) from a list of several entrees on a special menu. This special is scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2012. Additionally, some Olive Garden restaurants will also give out a $10 gift card to veterans for a future visit.

APPLEBEE'S
        Military Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members will be able to eat FREE at any Applebee's across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012. There will be six entrĂ©es available from the menu. Guests will be asked to show one or more of the following as proof of Service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person. For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee's, visit the Applebee's websitehttp://www.applebees.com/vetDay/default.aspx

GOLDEN CORRAL
        Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 4 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner. To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.

CHILI'S
        FREE meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov 11, 2012. Chili's is offering all Military Veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is available during business hours at participating Chili's in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. All Desserts priced $5.oo for Veterans and active duty military. Simply show proof of military service. See flier for more information.
 
T.G.I. FRIDAYS
        In recognition of Service, ALL Veterans and Active Duty personnel are invited to EAT FREE this Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2012. To get the free meal, service men and women will have to show proof of service. Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person.
        **Don't forget T.G.I. Friday's offer a 10% Discount for all Service men and women with proof of service all day every day.

HOOTERS
        FREE Meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov 11, 2012. Hooter's is serving up 10 free boneless wings to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Offer valid at participating Hooters, Dine-in only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. For more information, visit, http://www.hootersveteransday.com/.


TEXAS ROADHOUSE
        FREE meal, Veterans Day, Monday, Nov 12, 2012. Offer varies by location; our local Texas Roadhouse is offering a free meal from opening until 4pm. Other locations may vary in offer, hours, or availability. Call
ahead to your local restaurant for more information. Visit the web site for locations and participation. http://www.texasroadhouse.com

SUBWAY
        Free Six Inch Sub. Many Subway locations offer a free six inch sub to military veterans on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2010. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may only be available in select locations. Please contact your local Subway for more information regarding Veteran's day specials.

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT
        Free doughnut. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on Veterans Day, Sunday November 11, 2012. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
 
        Denny's Restaurants
        All-you-can-eat Pancakes. Participating Denny's restaurants will be offering an all-you-can-eat pancakes meal on Monday, Nov 12, 2012. Remember to call ahead and verify that your local Denny's is participating.


**OTHER DISCOUNTS ON VETERANS DAY

CABELA'S OUTDOOR STORE
        Veteran's Day weekend, Cabela's outdoor store is offering their employee discount to all veterans, active duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel on Nov. 11 and 12. Dubbed a "Hometown
Heroes" event, eligible shoppers will need to check in at a table at the store to receive a coupon for the discount. The discount varies from 5% to 50%, depending on item. Some items may be excluded.


HOME DEPOT and LOWES MILITARY DISCOUNT
        The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups are eligible.
Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service (a DD Form 214 or VFW membership may qualify).

SPORTSCLIPS
        FREE haircut to active-duty military & veterans. Offer only available at select locations on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2012. Additionally, offers 20% discount on all services and products to Military and Veterans every day. Sports Clips is currently participating in the Help-A-Hero program which provides free call time to deployed or hospitalized military personnel. Please call to verify local participation.

SLEEP NUMBER STORES
        This year Sleep number is offering a couple of discounts. Among these are $600.00 off on all I8 or M7 beds, 30% off all bedding items, and 0% interest on 24 months financing. This is only available to military and veterans. This special is going on now through Nov. 18. Contact your local store for more details.

SONIC CAR WASH
        FREE car wash to Veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2012.

**REGULAR VETERANS DISCOUNTS
***The following companies regularly offer discounts, but you may find that NOT all locations participate:
-Restaurants:
Arby's
A&W
Burger King
Chevy's Fresh Mex
Chick-Fil-A
Chipotle
Denny's
Dunkin' Donuts
IHOP
KFC
Long John Silver's
McDonald's
Panda Express
Pizza Hut
Quizno's
Red Robin
Sonic
Taco Bell
Wendy's

-Travel
AmTrak
Best Western
Choice Hotels
Continental Airlines
Cruise lines (most)
Hyatt Hotels
Marriott HotelsWyndham Hotels and Resorts

-Car Care
AutoZone
Checker Auto Parts
General Motors
Jiffy Lube
Kragen Auto Parts
Meineke
NAPA Auto Parts
Super Sonic Car Wash

-Cell Phone Service Discounts
Alltel
Cingular
Sprint/NexTel
T-Mobile
Verizon

-Clothing and Shoes
Aeropostale
The Children's Place
Dress Barn
Fanzz (10%)
The Finish Line
Foot Action (15%)
Foot Locker (20%)
Hot Topic
Jos. A. Bank
Jockey
Kohl's
Lerner
New York & Company
Pac Sun
Reebok
Timberland Outlets (active duty only)
Wilson's Leather

Friday, October 19, 2012

2013 Flatrock 50 and 25k Ultras

How I wish I could run again... Eric and crew, thank you for your support!  km

QUICK UPDATE ON THE 2013 FLATROCK 50 & 25Ks!

Just 30 spots left, that's right, 30 spots left for Epic Ultra's flagship event, the FlatRock 50 & 25K's to be held on September 28, 2013.  Please read on and MOST IMPORTANTLY, register now to help us raise another $1,000 for Gallant Few.

Not to be confused with our Inaugural 101K to be held on April 27, 2013.  The 19th Annual FlatRock 50 & 25K's, along with Epic Ultras, will be donating $20 for every entry we receive between now and the end of October to our "charity of choice" for this event; Gallant Few.  Based in Wichita, Kansas, Gallant Few provides a revolutionary support group for veterans to facilitate a peaceful, successful transition from active military service to a civilian life filled with hope and purpose.  We supported Gallant Few through Tony Clark's "One Badwater Marine Fundraiser" with our recent 2012 event and made a $1000 donation AND once again, through Tony Clark's recommendation and because we believe very strongly in Gallant Few's mission here at Epic Ultras, we are making it our "charity of choice" once again, for 2013.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, if we sell our remaining 30 spots out by the end of October, Epic Ultras will match the $600 we raise from entries by another $400 and we will, once again, make a $1,000 donation to Gallant Few.  Please know these 30 spots will most likely go very fast as we are aggressively promoting this fundraiser to all Epic Ultra channels...so, get registered now if you don't want to "miss out" on all of the fun AND help an "epic cause" at the same time!  Please register by clicking the link below now:

http://FlatRock50.org/2013Registration

If you would like to know a little more about GallantFew, please check out the following video by clicking on the link below now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1BzNxcjTgM8

Be Epic,

Eric Steele, RD
Epic Ultras

PS  Thanks to all of you that have already registered for the 2013 FlatRock 50 & 25K's, please know that a percentage of your entry fee is going to help support Gallant Few, as well, in the form of Epic Ultras $400 match as outlined above, IF we sell out, so please forward this e-mail onto any running friends that might be riding the fence and tell them to get registered before it's too late!

PO Box 20577
Wichita, KS 67208