Service as your College of Forest Resources Alumni Association President provides me with wonderful opportunities to participate in the life of the College. Since the last newsletter, I have represented you at the College's annual scholarship luncheon, the College's own graduation ceremonies (held the day before the University's larger ceremony) and as a member of the College's Visiting Committee. Due to scheduling conflicts, I was unable to participate in a meeting of the College's Capital Campaign Committee (I will be in attendance at its July meeting). My thanks to Alan Randall, 2nd Vice President, who represented CFRAA at the UW Alumni Association Club Council meeting June 2.

CFR is a busy and vibrant place. The students who graduated this month with bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees take their place alongside alumni with the finest credentials in their fields. Together, we are making the world a better place by working with the forest environment, the products it produces and the experiences it provides. I am proud to be a UWCFR alum. Please join me in showing your support for your College by joining the UWAA and participating in UWCFRAA events. The future will be a brighter place because of you.

Ann Forest Burns, '71
President, UWCFRAA
aforestburns@msn.com

Alumni potluck picnic at Pack Forest July 9 promises summer fun
Here's a chance for some summer fun with forestry friends and family at Pack Forest. Pack Hall will be open, so this is rain or shine. Forest tours and nature walks for kids, foresters and other nature lovers. RSVP online if you plan to attend and let us know what you are bringing to share. If you are willing to help set up, contact Alan Randall alanrandall70@hotmail.com, by July 2.
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Annual Banquet and Business Meeting November 4, 2005
The CFRAA annual business meeting will be held November 4, 2005. It will be followed by an evening banquet at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Mark your calendar now to attend. Details and registration information in a future enewsletter.

CFR graduation ceremony in Kane Hall introduced the newest members of the CFR Alumni family
A special ceremony honoring the 153 students earning degrees from the College of Forest Resources in 2004-2005 was held in Kane Hall June 10. Cassie Phillips, BSF '76, JD '82 delivered the keynote address. She emphasized the importance of lifelong learning to the careers of the graduates and the future of forestry worldwide.
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Arbor Day 2006 under new chair
Duane Emmons, Pack Forest Operations Coordinator, has added to his duties those of General Chair, Garb Day 2006.
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Scholarship luncheon honors CFR students and donors
UWCFRAA Board member Mark Swanson was the featured student speaker at the 2005 scholarship luncheon held May 25, 2005 in the Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall. To mark the 25th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, Mark presented an outstanding slide show highlighting research and observations of ecological succession over the past 25 years.
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Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation Thirty-Sixth Annual Conference, May 25
A gorgeous spring day on the University of Washington campus greeted about 120 participants for the Annual Conference of the Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation. Attendees migrated from the Forest Club Room, to Bloedel Hall, and finally to the University Club.
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Garb Day 2005 celebrated at Pack Forest with logger sports, food and firelight
Garb Day 2005 festivities at Pack Forest May 14 were attended by about 60 guests. This year's activities included the usual logging sports (wood chopping, crosscut sawing, pole climbing, limber pole, axe throwing, and log rolling) and campfire. Additional highlights included a salmon feast, live bluegrass music, a late night pinata fest, and Swiss candles.
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Visiting Committee participates in CFR goal-setting
The College's Visiting Committee, which serves in an advisory role to the Dean, met May 27 at the Center for Urban Horticulture. UWCFRAA President Ann Forest Burns serves ex officio on that Committee, providing a link between the CFRAA and the College.
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