National Press Release

PORTLAND, Ore., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Gay couples who marry this summer can drive off with something more than just a marriage certificate: a free membership from Better World Club. "It's our wedding gift to them," announced Better World Club, the only auto/roadside assistance club dedicated to preserving the environment.

On May 15, California's Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to marry. Today marks the start of the first full week of such marriage ceremonies, as well as the one-week anniversary of the first marriages conducted since the ruling.

Better World Club is giving the newlyweds a wedding present. They can obtain a free roadside assistance membership from the world's most innovative auto club, Better World Club, the first auto club to recognize domestic partners -- and now gay marriages -- nationally.

"We want to congratulate all the same-sex partners who are taking the big step," says Mitchell Rofsky, BWC President. "We didn't think you'd ever get married!"

Couples married between June 16 and September 20 can fax or send Better World a copy of their marriage license. Better World Club will then waive its $12 sign-up fee and the Associate Membership fee of $20-30, depending on the program. The discounts in this 2-for-1 membership represent a gift of as much as $42.

If they're located in a state that doesn't recognize gay marriages, BWC will give the same reduction to domestic partners. It will even offer opposite-sex couples the same wedding present. "Gay marriage is good for everyone, so we're including all the June brides ... grooms ... spouses ... whatever!" says Rofsky.

Before Better World Club, gay and lesbian couples had an unattractive choice to make when joining the roadside assistance clubs used by millions of Americans: either pretend they were heterosexual couples by not disclosing one partner's last name or pay for an additional primary membership. Virtually from its inception, BWC has enabled gay and lesbian couples to obtain roadside assistance, use their actual names, and sign up for one membership at the reduced prices available to all.

ABOUT BETTER WORLD CLUB

Better World Club, the nation's only socially responsible, environmentally friendly roadside assistance and travel club, balances its members' transportation needs with their desire to protect the environment. BWC acts as an advocate for consumers, while offering distinctive environmental services:

-- The first travel company to offer Carbon Credits to fight global warming

    -- Discounts on hybrid rental cars
    -- The nation's only bicycle roadside assistance
    -- Special discounts on "green" hotels/eco-travel
    -- Free Carbon Credits when auto insurance is purchased from BWC
    -- Donates 1% of revenues to environmental cleanup/advocacy

-- A unique policy agenda includes supporting state attempts to regulate autos to reduce greenhouse gases

    To join, call 1-866-238-1137 or visit http://www.betterworldclub.com

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SOURCE Better World Club