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president's page W hen Nicholas Muller worked as a neighborhood grocer a century ago in Alameda, Calif., the job called for him to make deliveries in a 1912 Oakland touring car. At that time, cars were no longer outright novelties, but insuring them was still a new idea. It was deemed a risky business. Coverage, accordingly, did not come cheap. In his search for affordable protection, Muller became, in July of 1914, one of the first 100 policy­ holders with AAA. Back then, there was only one car for every 58 Americans and a grand total of 214 miles of paved roads in the entire United States. So much has changed-in 2014 nearly 232 million 1.7 million Number of AAA insurance policies, covering vehicles, homes, condos, and rental properties in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. TOP: ROGER MAHLER; BOTTOM: COURTESY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS C OM M U N I T Y I M PAC T saluting 100 years cars drive on 2.6 million miles of paved roads across the country. But when I reflect on stories like Nicholas Muller's, I can't help marveling at just how much remains the same. Now, as then, we are dedicated to delivering exemplary service and swift response in times of need, just as we did when we fielded our first claim in 1914. It was for a sedan consumed by a garage fire, and we settled it that same day. Today, AAA takes care of millions of Members, but I like to think of us as a family busi­ ness, looking out for people in much the same way that you look out for your own family. Over the years, this enduring commitment has earned us generations of loyalty. Nicholas Muller's five grandchildren are all AAA policyholders. One of them, Kathy Galgiani, has been part of the AAA family since 1970, when she and her husband, Mike, insured their first vehicle with us, a 1968 Pontiac. Not long ago, Kathy and Mike dropped by the branch in Carson City, Nev., to pick up a 40­year commemorative AAA license plate. As we look ahead to the next 100 years, you can count on AAA to remain true to our heritage. Our first century of service is just the beginning. ba tim condon, president & ceo Supporting teens Now in its second year, the AAA Saves program donates money to community nonprofit partners when pro sports players make great plays or score wins. For every save made by a San Francisco Giants pitcher this baseball season, AAA is donating $1,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs in Northern California and Nevada, includ­ ing Sonoma Valley's Maxwell Clubhouse (pictured). Similar initiatives with the Oakland Athletics and Real Salt Lake benefit American Red Cross Youth Services. For details, visit AAA.com/saves. AAA I VIA 7 http://philanthropy.go.aaa.com/initiatives/

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