Registration Open for 'Great Getaways Sweepstakes'

BY Tim Hipps

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Army News Service, June 25, 2007) - Authorized Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons have a chance to win an all-inclusive "Great Getaways" vacation package for two at any of the four Armed Forces Recreation Centers.

Shades of Green Armed Forces Recreation Center at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is one of four destinations available to the winner of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation-sponsored "Great Getaways" vacation package. Photo by Tim Hipps

The AFRCs provide servicemembers, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and their Families a "great getaway" at four world-class destinations: Dragon Hill Lodge in Seoul, South Korea; Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany; Hale Koa Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii; and Shades of Green on Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

To win the Great Getaways Sweepstakes' grand prize, participants must register at www.afrcresorts.com/sweepstakes before Aug. 31.

The grand prize consists of an all-inclusive vacation package for two, including a seven-night stay at the resort of the winner's choice, round-trip airfare for two, a seven-day car rental and a set of luggage.

Contestants can also win such prizes as Sony digital cameras, Sony PlayStation Portables, a set of golf clubs or $100 gift cards.

Servicemembers and authorized MWR patrons can book reservations for any AFRC www.afrcresorts.com.

AFRCs are run by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command based in Alexandria, Va. FMWRC's mission is to provide Soldiers and their Families with the same quality of life they are sworn to protect. For more information, visit www.armymwr.com.

(Tim Hipps writes for the Family, Welfare and Recreation Command Public Affairs)