Updated: FEBRUARY 09, 2026

Hello Everyone,

This marks week five since my team and I returned to DC and week four since classes resumed. While both the Marketing and Fundraising teams are currently on an extended break, the work of the Order Fulfillment team has continued without interruption.

Our reduced presence on social media has not impacted operations.

During this time, I visited vendor facilities out of state, secured new manufacturing partners, became an authorized signer on our expense account, and completed training to reactivate our independent fulfillment system. These efforts have allowed us to increase workflow and close out outstanding issues that existed prior to my arrival.

The only unexpected pause in operations occurred due to a winter storm, which temporarily suspended activity from January 22, 2026 through February 2, 2026. The weather affected both our apparel suppliers and the carriers responsible for delivery.

Many of you may have noticed that we’ve implemented a new system for electronic delivery notifications, which is now active for all outgoing orders.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

I’m scheduled to receive the final delivery log with expected arrival dates by Thursday at the latest and will continue to keep you informed.

With Gratitude,

Ebony

Collections currently under review:

    •    Pre-Order (Spring 2025): Alumni Stitch Crewnecks, Proud Parent of a Howard Grad, Howard Mom, Gold Appliqué #1, Gold Appliqué #2

    •    Mishandled Collection (Fall 2024): Classic Crewnecks & Hoodies

My responsibilities include:

    •    Processing address changes

    •    Managing garment replacements

    •    Submitting refund requests to the Treasurer

    •    Filing lost/stolen package claims

    •    Overseeing inventory checks

Important notes:

    •    In-stock apparel ships faster than pre-order products.

    •    Pre-orders will soon be phased out for the public and reserved for family, friends, and donors.

    •    Undergraduates will no longer have access to vintage apparel.

    •    A separate website is being developed to manage apparel stored out of state.

Thank you for your patience, support, and trust as we continue this work.

Best regards,

Ebony

Order Fulfillment Chair, Fall 2025

DIRECT CONTACT EMAILS

recovery@lastbisonstanding.com

ebony@lastbisonstanding.com

BEFORE YOU SEND AN EMAIL, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

A. All Address Changes need to be submit via our google doc (NO EMAILS)

B. For Errors with a Package received. Please email Recovery Team recovery@lastbisonstanding.com.

Errors include: Missing Garments, Wrong Size, Wrong Color, Incomplete packs without notification.

Our team has been committed to clearing out all outstanding and new orders.

Our Entire Team is Currently Packing ALL COLLECTIONS ( except PREORDER of course)

SUBMITTED: Orders Submitted to Vendor

BACK ORDER: Garments are On Order

PROCESSING- Vendor is Acquiring Garments

IN PRODUCTION- Vendor Is Printing Garments

PACKING - Our Team is Currently Packing

FULFILLED : Orders Packed and Accepted by USPS