The first Husky Summer Weekend was a giant success. Alumni hosted 30 parties across the nation. Over 2,700 Huskies played golf, went to amusement parks, braved hurricane winds, ate barbecued salmon, and had a Husky good time.

Anchorage, Alaska
Angela, '93, and Derek, '94, '95 Doell arranged the Alaska party. Angela wrote: “Anchorage kicked off Husky Summer Weekend on Thursday, August 12, with a Washington Wine Tasting at Glacier Brewhouse Restaurant. Everyone enjoyed four delicious wines paired with a four-course meal. Altug Bal, manager of the restaurant, gave an incredible education on wine and wine tasting. We owe a big thanks to Altug for speaking, the Glacier Brewhouse for serving us delicious food, and the Brown Jug for providing the wines.”

Alumnae Board
This volunteer group has been raising money for student scholarships since 1946. The UWAB, which originally formed to help women attend the UW, now awards full-tuition scholarships to a variety of students each year. More than 30 board members enjoyed their annual retreat during Husky Summer Weekend.

Denver, Colorado
Denver area Huskies met at Six Flags Elitch Gardens. Eleven people took advantage of the half price amusement park tickets, met for lunch, and enjoyed the beautiful sunny Denver day. Todd, '86 and Michele, '88 Dankers arranged the Denver Husky Summer Weekend party.

Great Falls, Montana
Daryl Ries, '68, planned a first-ever get-together. She wrote: “Montana had a no host picnic near Great Falls. Seven people attended and had a wonderful time. The connection with UW supporters was very appreciated. We made plans for future annual events including a 2005 Lewis & Clark celebration of some sort. We plan to move our events around the state in coming years to facilitate wider participation…Interestingly, several families also picnicking stopped to speak with us—including a current UW student!

Honolulu, Hawaii
Waikiki Beach in Honolulu was the site for Husky fun in the sun. Thirty Huskies and family members joined the festivities. Mark Fukeda, '87 arranged the Hawaii Husky Summer Weekend party.

Kitsap/Jefferson/Clallam Counties, Washington
Twenty Huskies spent time at Gold Mountain Golf Course for golf and socializing. The shotgun start on the Olympic course allowed all the golfers to finish at the same time and join other Huskies for dinner. Dennis, '72, and Connie, '68 Anderson arranged the Kitsap/Jefferson/Clallam Husky Summer Weekend party.

Nebraska
Melissa Maday, '01, planned the Nebraska Husky Summer Weekend party and wrote: “We planned a pool party and picnic. Unfortunately, it was too chilly to swim, but we still had a lot of food. We visited over picnic tables and learned about what everyone had been doing since their UW days, and how we all ended up in Nebraska. It was interesting to hear everyone's stories and memories from their school days. We started making plans to do a football viewing party to hopefully interest other local Huskies.” Thirteen Husky fans braved the cool weather for this first time event.

New York, New York
Jessica Handy, '93, organized the NY Husky Summer Weekend party and wrote: “Although the weather forecast for Sunday afternoon had us nervous that sailing would not be an option, the rain stopped, the skies cleared (well, sort of), and the prediction for winds of up to 40 knots dropped…The Pioneer Schooner, built in 1885, was the perfect size for our group and the crew was so nice. We ate hors d'oeuvres, drank mostly Washington State wine, and when the sales were hoisted and we were on our way, we popped open the champagne. Many of the UW huskies, friends, and families helped hoist the sails. Some of us drove the ship! All 31 of us enjoyed the tour around Governor's Island and the close-up view of the Statue of Liberty.

Orange County, California
Orange County and Los Angeles Huskies got together for the annual Salmon Barbecue. This year almost 80 Huskies enjoyed great food at Emerald Bay in Laguna Beach thanks to alumnus Mike Jeffers, '62, '64. Former LA Rams and Husky placekicker, Mike Lansford addressed the crowd including Robert Swift, '49, who came to the party with his grand daughter, Erica Zeschuk. Ray “The Machine” Price, '74 organized the Husky Summer Weekend party.

Phoenix, Arizona
According to Liana Garcia, '93, “there were 26 Dawg fans in attendance at the Monastery in Mesa, and a good time was had by all. The weather even cooperated and we had a cool (by Arizona in August standards) 99 degree day.

San Diego, California
It was a special day at the races at Del Mar Race Track. More than 30 Huskies spent the afternoon together for this annual event. Rajy Abulhosn, '91, '95, and the rest of the San Diego crew look forward to next year.

St. Louis, Missouri
Mindy Antolak, '02, arranged this barbecue for local Huskies. More than 20 fans showed up. Mindy wrote, “A keg of beer, a set of Bocce balls, and a bunch of Husky Alumni equaled a great party. We had lots of fun.” Watch for more activities in this area in the future.

Washington, D.C.
Alexis Babcock, '97, and the rest of the D.C. leadership cabinet threw the annual Salmon Barbecue for 76 people at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, Virginia. Alexis wrote: “Although Hurricane Charley was bearing down, 70+ Huskies and friends gathered at Lake Accotink Park for the annual Salmon BBQ. Guests enjoyed the scenic location, fresh King Salmon flown in from Seattle, and other BBQ fare. The weather was dry until almost the end of the event; even a little rain couldn't dampen the Husky Spirit. (In fact, many were reminiscing about those rainy Seattle days at the UW!)

Annual Husky Picture Day at Husky Stadium
Presented by the Tyee Sports Council and held in Husky Stadium, Husky Picture Day offered a first look at the 2004 Husky football squad and other Husky teams.

Union Bay Natural Area Wetlands Safari
Forty-two Huskies and friends attended this tour hosted by the UW College of Forest Resources and the Center for Urban Horticulture. Attendees learned about diverse shoreline habitat and how restoration ecology efforts help sustain our northwest flora and fauna in our unique urban environment.