Facebook Group - NIU T-shirts to Support NIU Memorial Fund

I have made a facebook group for this, please join and invite all your friends.

Where Will the Money Go:

After expenses are taken out for costs of shirt, the website, and the shipping/packaging costs, ALL of the remaining money will be donated to both the DeKalb/Sycamore Community Memorial Fund and the February 14 Student Scholarship Fund. The money will be split among the two funds based on need. If we feel that one fund is sufficiently funded then we will give a higher percentage of the money to the other fund.

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We are offering the shirt in 2 ways:

10$ Local Pickup (on-campus location TBD) sizes Small through XL
2XL is an additional $1.50
3XL is an additional $1.75

15$ Non-Local Shipped Small though XL
2XL is an additional $1.50
3XL is an additional $1.75

Currently we are waiting on our web server to come up.
http://www.NIUMemorialShirts.com

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Updated with what IS the final design:


Larger image version located here

Quote inside the heart:
"I have seen expressions of love and togetherness. We will get through this together."
- NIU President John G. Peters

Sounds good. I like the names of the students on shirt but the shirt would have to wait until all the students are out of critical condition.

Count the Storm family in for a few shirts once you get this going. I think it would be cool if when all the students return that some people at NIU take it upon themselves to really promote that everyone attend and wear red (this shirt or otherwise) to the first home basketball game. Having everyone together in one place in unity is something that can lift spirits and help in the healing process.

For Geneseo's game last night, Tyler wanted to do something. He got to talking with some of his friends and they tried to pass the word yesterday for people to wear NIU apparel or red to our game. They didn't have school so it was difficult but through phone calls and many emails and word of mouth, there was a lot of NIU/Red in our crowd last night. Geneseo has had and currently has several NIU students. It was nice to see so many help us try to let NIU know that 'Geneseo is thinking of you'. Tyler played well with 23 points and 15 rebounds in less than 3 quarters as we won 64-30.

I'll try to keep track of the shirt progress and get our order in to help the fund. And, hopefully we see/hear that there is a huge "red" crowd all there for each other at the next game.

Hang tough NIU.

Brad Storm

I don't have a facebook account, can someone post what the shirt looks like here?

Whatever designs are in the running, I'd vote for a simple black t-shirt with the logo/ribbon large on the front, and some sort of rememberance words on the back.

Blackout, Whiteout, Redout - whatever color the memorial t-shirts are. Would be a nice, unity thing to do. The key would be promotion in and around Dekalb and especially getting the students to support it and fill the Convo Center. Would be an emotional thing to be a part of.

Count me in, too. Let me know when it's up and running, ready to order.

I also think we can take this thing further and make a website, so anyone can purchase online.

Does anyone on here know how to make a website where items can be purchased?

I don't know how to produce such a website. If someone does, do you think you can start on doing that now?

I would greatly appreciate it!

Anyone on here knowledgeable in photoshop or art design can participate in this. We want to get the design and order sent out to Competitive Edge by the end of the weekend.

epasnoopy Wrote:

Anyone on here knowledgeable in photoshop or art design can participate in this. We want to get the design and order sent out to Competitive Edge by the end of the weekend.

I like that one. Photoshop and Illustrator got recently got deleted off my computer by accident, unfortunately

I like the white t-shirt better. I'd like an even bigger logo on the front.

And how about actual pins with the black ribbons like my avatar. Anyone have any knowledge if those will be made to attach to clothing?

niubrad00 Wrote:I like the white t-shirt better. I'd like an even bigger logo on the front.

And how about actual pins with the black ribbons like my avatar. Anyone have any knowledge if those will be made to attach to clothing?

Maybe we could make those and sell them too. I saw people take short pieces of red and black ribbon and twist them and use a pin to put on their shirt.

Someone suggested those livestrong braclets too because you can wear them all the time.

epasnoopy Wrote:

Anyone on here knowledgeable in photoshop or art design can participate in this. We want to get the design and order sent out to Competitive Edge by the end of the weekend.

I like this one too- I like the use of the rose. I'm hoping the rose can become a symbol in tributes rather than ribbons (which are a little overdone). Roses are red an NIU color, a common memorial flower, a common symbol of love and a semi-subtle reference to the date everything happened.

Maybe check and see if SOAS will do it on a discount or as a donation.

Where will the t-shirts be on sale? I'd like to buy a bunch.

I can't find the picture that I want to use for the shirt, but I'll attempt to describe it.

I think the front should have NIU on it, but the "I" should be the ribbon with the Huskie head on it. I think the back needs to have the date along with the names of my fallen classmates.

I'd think a ribbon for everyone would be nice too. Be able to stick it to back packs, bags, etc.. Something you would see on campus the rest of the semester. Hand them out to everybody at classes, restaurants in town, etc..

So now we're thinking instead of the NIU Memorial Fund we want to make a scholarship in the fallen victims names. I think it would be a great way to honor them.

I would think VCB or University Bookstore would be on the ball with this also. Has anyone contacted someone with the bookstores or NIU to find out if something is in the works for a t-shirt or memorial ribbon? I have to assume products will be produced. I don't mean to slow down the effort in this thread, but if someone's already doing it, we can endorse that.

niubrad00 Wrote:I would think VCB or University Bookstore would be on the ball with this also. Has anyone contacted someone with the bookstores or NIU to find out if something is in the works for a t-shirt or memorial ribbon? I have to assume products will be produced. I don't mean to slow down the effort in this thread, but if someone's already doing it, we can endorse that.

I want it to be done by students not by a store. I think its better that we as students do this. The stores can sell the shirts we make if they want.

Whatever we do, T-shirt, armband, etc. Count me in.

Something that occurred to me over my late lunch

It may be good to not use the names of those who were killed without having the permission of the families. I know if I were the one behind it, I wouldn't feel good about using the names on a shirt without the families okaying it.

DogTracks Wrote:Something that occurred to me over my late lunch

It may be good to not use the names of those who were killed without having the permission of the families. I know if I were the one behind it, I wouldn't feel good about using the names on a shirt without the families okaying it.

Your thoughts have not gone without consideration. We already have someone who is going to contact President Peters for us and approve the use of names before we even have them made.

Great thinking. You guys are on top of things.

Great work all around.

I found a custom printing website a while back that has great pricing.

I made these up in literally a minute. Cost is $803 for 20 shirts in each size of S, M, L, XL, XXL (100 shirts total). 100 in each size makes it $3015 or $5.75/shirt.

epasnoopy Wrote:

Anyone on here knowledgeable in photoshop or art design can participate in this. We want to get the design and order sent out to Competitive Edge by the end of the weekend.

why competetive edge, just run it through something like cafepress.com, anyone enywhere can get one that way, and whoever "owns" the storefront donates the cash to the fund.

epasnoopy Wrote:

niubrad00 Wrote:I would think VCB or University Bookstore would be on the ball with this also. Has anyone contacted someone with the bookstores or NIU to find out if something is in the works for a t-shirt or memorial ribbon? I have to assume products will be produced. I don't mean to slow down the effort in this thread, but if someone's already doing it, we can endorse that.

I want it to be done by students not by a store. I think its better that we as students do this. The stores can sell the shirts we make if they want.

The idea would be to have the store make them and foot the bill with the majority of the proceeds going to the fund. Maybe the store makes a $1 on each purchase while $4 goes to the fund. $15 shirt...

I think the Huskie with the tear is a great idea... I think that it would be great on a black shirt with just a white outline around the Huskie head to really make it pop.

epasnoopy Wrote:Someone suggested those livestrong braclets too because you can wear them all the time.

This would definitely be something worth making available. Its very cheap and you can wear it everyday. You look down at your wrist everyday and see that and remember to be thankful for everyday you have. I'm sure there will be t-shirts as well but I think to always remember this and be thankful wrist bands would be the easiest and cheapest. I wear two on my wrist for specific reasons now and havent taken them off in a very long time.

Larger Version
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epasnoopy Wrote:
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Looks good. Make sure "Forward, Together, forward" is large enough to read but not as large as the original concept you posted. Oh, the date is nowhere on the shirt. The date really needs to be on there somewhere.

why limit the design to only one choice?

Some may prefer one over another.

cyberdawg Wrote:why limit the design to only one choice?

Some may prefer one over another.

I am sure he could but the more of them in one style you print the cheaper they are. You really have to be careful with expenses.

Quick question; if this is a go and the shirts end up being up for sale, is there someway to make them available for purchase on-line, or will they only be available on campus? Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to DeKalb anytime soon.

And thank you to all of you who are working on this. Like Dog Tracks said, great work.

RobertN Wrote:

cyberdawg Wrote:why limit the design to only one choice?

Some may prefer one over another.

I am sure he could but the more of them in one style you print the cheaper they are. You really have to be careful with expenses.

Exactly, whichever design we go with, please know that this is about raising money so we can donate it and showing unity. Do not be turned off if the shirt is not exactly what you like or want because i don't think we're going to be able to make everyone happy. The shirt will ONLY be made in red. We want to be able to mass produce these as quickly as possible and keep costs to a minimum, i hope you understand.

huskiefan035 Wrote:Quick question; if this is a go and the shirts end up being up for sale, is there someway to make them available for purchase on-line, or will they only be available on campus? Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to DeKalb anytime soon.

And thank you to all of you who are working on this. Like Dog Tracks said, great work.

Yes, we will create a website. I am meeting with others to delegate powers and to discuss everything tomorrow. We need a press person, a person to make a news release, a treasurer, etc.

Updated with what i think will end up being our final design. Look up top at my original post.

epasnoopy Wrote:Updated with what i think will end up being our final design. Look up top at my original post.

Obviously, using the names was a no-go. Which is understandable. I wasn't sure about the stars and was confused at the meaning until I realized there were 22 of them. Sounds good.

RobertN Wrote:

epasnoopy Wrote:Updated with what i think will end up being our final design. Look up top at my original post.

Obviously, using the names was a no-go. Which is understandable. I wasn't sure about the stars and was confused at the meaning until I realized there were 22 of them. Sounds good.

If you look closely at the larger image of the shirt you will notice that five stars stand out more.

epasnoopy Wrote:

RobertN Wrote:

epasnoopy Wrote:Updated with what i think will end up being our final design. Look up top at my original post.

Obviously, using the names was a no-go. Which is understandable. I wasn't sure about the stars and was confused at the meaning until I realized there were 22 of them. Sounds good.

If you look closely at the larger image of the shirt you will notice that five stars stand out more.

Yep. I see that now. I won't be able to buy a boat load of them but I will take one in DogFan size when ready. I made myself a ribbon but it didn't turn out real good because I used a combo of red and black into 1. I can't sew so I used a little super glue to bind them. That was the part that didn't work so well. If you put to little glue, it didn't hold well but if you used too much, a small glue stain shows. Oh well, it is the thought that counts. I also printed up a copy of the black ribbon with the NIU logo and have it in the back window of my car(I know, it is kind of stupid but I don't have anything else for now).

Thinking the next design will use Huskie paw prints instead of stars.

Does anyone have an image file of NIU's paw print. I know our's is different than others. If you do, please post it here.

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I like the paw print design up top best. I think it looks more like a heart and it has more NIU flavor. What do others think?

PAW print is way better--after all, this is a Huskie thing

I would strongly encourage you to either make a website yourself or get the VCBS on board so those who are out-of-state can still purchase one.

LongDistanceHuskieFan Wrote:I would strongly encourage you to either make a website yourself or get the VCBS on board so those who are out-of-state can still purchase one.

Yes, we will. We plan on having a website up by today (if possible) but we cannot establish a paypal until tomorrow when we can set up a bank account.

Is there anyone willing to donate server space/bandwidth? That way all we need to buy is a domain name.

We met today and we are going to establish a web server and make a website. We hope to have a website up by later tonight. Depending on how far we get with the PayPal account we may be able to let people to start PRE-ordering shirts tonight. This is not a definite, but when the PayPal is properly established there will be a link on the website.

For those asking about how to get t-shirts. When we get them in, hopefully by Tuesday, we are asking anyone who lives in DeKalb/Sycamore or those who can to come pick them up. For those who can't come pick them up we will ship them out. So there will be an added shipping and packaging flat rate fee of $5 for those who will get them through mail service. We will not differentiate from people who order 10 shirts to those who order one, so that's why there will be a flat $5 shipping/packaging fee. Of course, if you order 100 shirts or something substantial we may have to add more shipping and packaging charges.

I will update everyone here when the website is online and ready. I will add another update when PayPal is confirmed and ready for pre-orders.

For those picking up shirts we will let you know where and when to pick them up once we have an established on campus location.

P.S. -- Will somebody pin this thread already. It's been in the title of the thread for a while.