The WAA - Seattle Chapter is the official University of Wisconsin Alumni Association club for the Puget Sound region. We are an organization with over 1000 participants, from over 8000 Wisconsin Badger Alumni in the Puget Sound area, involved in a wide variety of club activities, events and community service. There are no member dues, our primary goal is socializing with fellow Badgers and friends, not fund raising. The following are our upcoming events:

July 10, 2009 - Annual Mariner Game
This year's Mariner baseball outing will be a joint event with the local Purdue Alumni Club. July 10th, a Friday evening, game time 7:10pm, against the Texas Rangers. Tickets are only $11 for the game, or $35 for the dinner/game combo, please make checks payable to the Rain City Badgers. Please let Jack know by June 8th if you plan on attending. Any additional questions concerning this event please contact Jack Hunter at 425-747-5849 or jack.b.hunter@gmail.com. This is a great deal, please submit the following order form, Mariners2009.pdf to reserve your tickets today. Please also give a small amount to Armstrong Boys and Girls club so a few underprivileged kids can go to the game with us.

July 19, 2009 - Big 10 Emerald Downs Event
Big 10 Alumni Groups in the Pacific Northwest are having a Day at the Races Event at Emerald Downs, Saturday, July 19th. The package includes: Barbecue Buffet, Admission, Program, Tip Sheet, Coffee, Iced Tea, Water, Seating in a private tent just for the Big Ten Group, Access to Children's Activities in the Park, Visit by a handicapper (Fan Educator) to help with betting, and access to private bar. Cost is $35.00 per adult/$17.50 per child (kids under 5 are free). Additional Family Day activities scheduled include: Pony Rides, Face Painters, Animal Show, and Lazer Tag. Please submit the following order form, EmeraldDowns.pdf to reserve your tickets today.

August 15, 2009 - Annual Beer 'n Brat Fest
This year's picnic will be held at Vasa Park on Lake Sammamish from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. This is by far the biggest and most popular event of the year so be sure not to miss it. New this year we are going to have Peak's Frozen Custard for all to enjoy, included in the admission price. To save on costs we are not mailing the invitations this year. You can download the invite and RSVP form at Picnic2009.pdf.