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NUDM 2011 Order Form All items seen in this mailing can alternatively be purchased online at: nudm.org/parents/merchandise Qty Dancer Pump-Up Kit Family and Friends Envelope Emcee Advertisements* ! Page Ad " Page Ad Full Page Ad Song Dedication Screen Message (25 words) • • •
Includes: animal crackers, chips, fruit snacks, chocolate, a sports drink, and a merch item Mail to: Dancer Relations 1999 Campus Drive, Box 50, Evanston, IL60208
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Merchandise Dancer Tee – Crew Neck Dancer Tee – V-Neck Alumni Tee Sunday Morning Fever Tank NUDM 2011 Water Bottle
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Please make all checks payable to “Northwestern University,” and enclose with the completed Order Form. Mail to: Northwestern University Dance Marathon Public Relations Attn: Parent Orders 1999 Campus Drive Box #50 Evanston, IL 60208