Employee Recognition Week - Special Business Discounts
April 29 through May 7

The following businesses are offering special discounts for Employee Recognition Week, April 29 through May 7, 2006.  Check out the listing below to find additional savings on STAR discounts.

All offers are valid from April 29 – May 7, 2006, 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 normally offer.

Ace Computers - All state employee’s can receive 20% off of service instead of the normal 10% and in addition, any new custom built ace computer system purchase made by a state employee receives a free $25 tech card toward future maintenance of their computer.  Must mention this special promotion at time of purchase or before.

AmeriSuites - AmeriSuites in Topeka would like to offer a rate of $69 for government rate and mention the STAR promotion and each guest will receive 500  Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points per stay.  Must show government ID and pay state government rate.  

Athan's Services - 20% off a backflow test if scheduled during recognition week.

CitiMortgage - Kansas State Employees can receive a minimum of 500 dollars off or .375 % off the closing cost. 

Curves - Hays  -  Will extend a discount on the service fee, which is regularly $149, to $29 during Employee Recognition Week (April 29 through May 7).  Must call to set up an appointment and bring their state ID with them.  This offer is valid only for 12-month Check Draft or 12-month Prepay memberships.

Curves - North Topeka Only  -  Will extend a discount on the service fee, which is regularly $149, to $29 during Employee Recognition Week (April 29 through May 7).  Employees must call to set up an appointment and bring their state ID with them.  This offer is valid at the North Topeka Curves only.

Curves - 29th & Wanamaker- Topeka, Salina and Emporia Only - The corporate rate we currently have with you is a start up fee of $44 (normally it is $149) and $29 a month for a year membership.  We are now offering the state employee’s a service fee of $29 and then $29 a month for a year.  (FLYER)

Don the Glove - For this special week, we would be happy to increase our discount to 15% (This is on top of the free shipping offer we currently have going for the month of May). Kansas employees, please use promotion code KS15 during the check-out process.

Gardner Floor Covering - No interest for 18 months with approved credit--Deposit required.  20% off all in-stock carpet/vinyl.  Carpet cleaning discount available...20% off of regular pricing.  Also, our large selection of area rugs includes some rugs at 60% off of regular retail.

Godfathers Pizza -  Catering: For any catering order over $50, you get a free large dessert pizza (all stores). Dine In: 20% off buffet with state employee id. (this is good in Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence and Emporia).

Gretchen Gleue Woody/Weekenders USA - Weekenders Pointelle Cardigan and Pointelle Maxi Skirt at 20% off!    White, Black, Night Blue, Willow (yellow green), Aquamarine-  The xs - xl  jacket is regularly $56, now at $44.80. The xs - xl maxi skirt regularly is $36, now at $28.80 The xxl outfit is also 20% off - Jacket now $52, skirt now $32.80.  In addition to receiving a free shawl, every customer ordering 3 items totaling $150 or more can order an additional garment* at 1/2 price!  *Excluded from the 1/2 price offer are the Signature Jacket in Cancun and Aquamarine, the Long Shrug, and the Cuffed Capris.  Check www.weekendersusa.com for colors and size chart.
Fabrics from Gentry Mills in South Carolina and constructed in Toronto ON.

Heartland Park Topeka - Print coupon and bring to Heartland Park Topeka for 2 FREE tickets to the drag race on Sunday May 7, 2006. (Coupon)

Home 123 Corporation - Home 123 Mortgage would like to take this special opportunity to bring to your attention our Corporate Discount Program which offers highly discounted mortgage services to State of Kansas Employees. We have included an additional discount offer for a limited time.  Applies to all State of Kansas Employees and immediate family members.   Please see program details.

ICE.com - 20% discount set-up for the Star program.  We will also include free shipping on every order.

Marion Lane Candles - 20% off any purchase in the store excluding Lampe Berger products.  Currently we offer 15% jar candles on Tuesday & Thursday. This offer will be daily.

Mary Kay - Free gift ($10 value) for any orders placed during state employee recognition week.  Please call or email me if you have any questions.  This is good in Shawnee and Douglas counties.
Please contact Christina at 785 272-9495 or mrsnicklin2005@yahoo.com.  Website is www.marykay.com.

Mike Seltzer Jewelers - offering a 55% discount to all State employees.

Nextel/Sprint (NationLink) - Offering a 3 day / 2 night vacation package with every new activation of service.

Papa Johns Pizza - State Employees will  receive a special price of $6.50 per large 1 topping pizza and $9.50 per large specialty pizza for any order of 5 or more large pizzas. This offer will be valid for carryout or delivery, at Topeka Papa John's locations only.

Pat the Plumber - 20% off first plumbing or drain cleaning service. New customers only. Some of the services offered are the following: sump pump and emergency sump backup systems, tankless and tank type water heaters, low pressure problems, leaky faucets, clogged drains, gas, water, and sewer piping repair and replacement. Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, basement bath additions. Locally owned and operated by Patrick and Jennifer Grogan.

Sandy Royles - Home & Garden Party Designer - 25% off $25 retail order (during star week)
20% off retail order (anytime).  Join my team in May - Earn $25 - $325 free product (anytime).  Quality products for regular, half price or free.  High commission fund-raisers.  Life changing opportunity

Senate Suites Luxury Hotel - Rates starting at $55.00 (More Information)

Send Flowers and More - Special $10 off on all products over $30 on any floral and gift basket purchase for delivery through out US and Canada.  Please enter promo code "STAR10".   This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

Shoes To Go - 15% discount on ANY shoes in the store (instead of just regular priced shoes) and will offer the discount every day that week (instead of just Tuesday and Thursday). 

Stampin' Up with Shelly May -  Place a $25.00 order and receive a FREE Classic Stampin' pad ($4.95 value) or other item of equal or lesser value.   No limit to the number of free ink pads that one customer may earn.  See what's new in rubberstamping and paper crafts from a leader in the industry!  Create personalized cards, gift packaging, scrapbooks, home decor, and more!  Check out our online catalog, my class schedule, art gallery, monthly specials and more on my website www.shellymay.stampinup.net.   

Steve Benne Massage Therapy - HALF OFF REGULAR PRICE of 1 HOUR MASSAGE -$25 (Limit 1) (Gift Certificates available at above price from April 29, 2006 through May 7, 2006 which will be honored through August (Limit 4).  

Thrifty Airport  - 20% off of Airport Parking at Thrifty Airport Parking, 15% off of Car Rentals at Thrifty Car Rental in Kansas City  -- Please call 816-842-8550 and ask for Amy to reserve your car with the special discount.

True Art Photography - Double their discount for Employee Recognition Week to 20% off.

YMCA - Summer Discount (Flyer)

Note:  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 on 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.state.ks.us.