This from C.T. Marhula: " Subject: UND Nickname vote-All Votes Matter To: Eligible voter You are an eligible voter for the new UND nickname vote. We are urging those who are either unsatisfied with the choices offered, want to continue as “North Dakota,” or simply want more time to reflect and heal urge you to take the following steps outlined below. Simply cut and paste or enter the email addresses and information below. Our informal group, All Votes Matter, is not affiliated with either side on “The Fighting Sioux” issue. We have respect for President Kelley and wish he and Marcia a very happy retirement. We believe it is in the long-term interests of UND to hit the pause button on this process. Don’t be fooled by those who say a nickname is needed for a “brand.” Branding is the art of aligning what you want people to think about your organization with what people actually think about your organization. Think about two Grand Forks entities, Canad and Alerus. Their brand is not their logos, their brand is “knock your socks off customer service.” We believe continuing this process without counting our votes will have a serious and long-term negative consequences on the “brand” of the University of North Dakota. Ad-hoc Committee, All Votes Matter, needed information is below. Copy & Paste: Make sure to wait until voting officially opens ********************************************************************************* To: research@qualtrics.com cc: UND Student Body President (und.stugovpresident@email.und.edu); K.Neset@ndus.edu; mark.hagerott@ndsu.edu Subject: UND Nickname Vote To all: My vote for the UND nickname is: X none of the five offered choices. I recognize my vote may not be in strict compliance with your rules. It is a time honored tradition of our great democracy that as long as “the intent of the voter” is clear, the vote should be counted. Please count and report my vote, and all other similar votes. Thank-you. Abc.xyz@myund.edu " Your 6,919 signatures mean a lot to us, and your fellow UND supporters. It is starting to look like this may be our last shot. Please consider following the instructions that Mr. C.T. Marhula has provided, when the voting begins next week. Thanks again! #GoGreen #GoUND