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VISA Sends Cardholder From AAA Hoosier Motor Club to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

INDIANAPOLIS – July 29, 2008 – Daniel George Deely from Indianapolis will have the unique opportunity to cheer on America’s Olympic Team at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games compliments of Visa. Simply by using his Visa card for AAA members from March 15 through April 30, 2008, Mr. Deely was automatically entered for a chance to win a grand prize trip to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games through Visa’s “Fastest Way to Beijing” promotion for AAA.

Mr. Deely’s grand prize package includes an unforgettable trip to one of the most watched sporting events in the world for him and a guest. They will head to Beijing to cheer on the U.S. Olympic Team with airfare and accommodations, along with exclusive tickets to Olympic events, a $500 Visa gift card and VIP hospitality, all compliments of Visa. No purchase or obligation was necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes.

Mr. Deely will be attending the Olympic Games with his wife Patty. A father of four, he is originally from Pittsburgh and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Deely moved to the Indianapolis area in 1982 and has been a AAA Hoosier Motor Club member for over 20 years.

“Visa has been a proud sponsor of the Olympic Games for more than two decades, and this promotion brings our partnership to life for our cardholders,” said Antonio Lucio, chief marketing officer of Visa Inc. “A cornerstone of our Olympic sponsorship is the opportunity we give to our cardholders – passionate Olympic fans – to experience a dream come true and attend the Games in person.” 

“Visa’s promotion gave our club members a once-in-a-lifetime chance to follow their favorite athletes competing in Beijing as they strive to achieve their Olympic dreams,” said Gary Michelson, senior vice president for insurance and marketing, AAA Hoosier Motor Club. “Part of the excitement is witnessing firsthand the extraordinary moments of human achievement that are sure to take place at the Games, and with Visa’s promotion, we could bring that opportunity to our own community.”

About Visa
Visa Inc. operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network providing processing services and payment product platforms. This includes consumer credit, debit, prepaid and commercial payments, which are offered under the Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink and PLUS brands. Visa enjoys unsurpassed acceptance around the world, and Visa/PLUS is one of the world's largest global ATM networks, offering cash access in local currency in more than 170 countries. For more information, visit www.corporate.visa.com.

About AAA Hoosier Motor Club
AAA Hoosier Motor Club is a fully tax-paying, not-for-profit corporation that offers a wide range of services. The 405,000-member affiliate of the American Automobile Association (AAA) works for the improvement of motoring and traveling conditions within its 50-county Indiana territory. AAA is the largest motoring and traveling organization in the world with more than 51 million members.

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