Alumni Association adds new sponsors for their Membership Card

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The Dickinson State University Alumni Association is pleased to announce two new sponsors, Best Western International Inc., and Buffalo Gap for its Membership Card. Exclusive benefits are offered to members of its Association.

Best Western International, Inc., is the world's largest hotel brand with more than 4,000 hotels in 80 countries. With over 50 years of experience, Best Western offers members a solid commitment of quality, service and value. Their Best Western Member Value Program offers card holders up to a 20 percent savings at their hotels worldwide and with their BestRequests program; members will also enjoy 16 enhanced services and amenities with every stay. To take advantage of these benefits, call 1-800-441-1114 and mention Best Western MVP #00156430 for Dickinson State University Alumni Association.

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Buffalo Gap, a custom embroidery and fabric shop located in Medora, N.D. will offer card holders free of charge an embroidered Dickinson State University logo on any specialty item purchased in her store. Card holders need to choose their specialty item, such as a polo shirt, jacket, or cap and also which logo for her to embroider. Three logos are available to choose from: the Dickinson State University logo, the Dickinson State University Alumni Association logo, or the Dickinson State University Foundation logo. To take advantage of this offer, call Jill Baird at 701-623-4393.

These two new sponsors are in addition to the original benefits that were printed on back of the Membership Card. The benefits include: a 15 percent discount on regular priced logo items at the University Store located in the Student Center, a “Special Borrower” privilege status at the Stoxen Library, 10 percent discount on regular priced oil changes at Sax Motors Company in Dickinson, N.D., free coffee or soda with the purchase of a sandwich at Badlands Brew in Dickinson, a 20 percent discount for car rentals at National Car Rental and a 20 percent discount on room rentals at Choice Hotels International to include Comfort Inn or Suites, Quality Sleep Inn, Clarion MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn.

Choice Hotels is passing along to their significant organization savings (S.O.S.) members a travel season promotion to earn an unlimited amount of free nights by taking advantage of their ongoing “STAY 2 TIMES, EARN A FREE NIGHT.” This fall promotion applies to Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn & Mainstay Suites.  To take advantage of this great offer, members should go to www.choicehotels.com and sign up to be a Choice Privilege member.  Sign up today to start enjoying the additional travel savings benefits.  Act now as this promotion ends December 31.

The Membership Cards have been mailed to all alumni of the University and can be utilized immediately. Each time members display their cards; they will be promoting their alma mater and encouraging others to find out more about Dickinson State University. Members are encouraged to show their membership card with pride to take advantage of the various discount opportunities. These businesses are providing exclusive promotions for alumni members. In return, the national businesses will donate back to the University Foundation a portion of alumni members’ purchases at no expense to card holders.

For more information about the Alumni Association Membership Card, please contact the Alumni and Foundation Office at (701) 483-2004 or by email at dsu.alumni@dickinsonstate.edu.