Parading their Husky pride and creative prowess, OpSmile members entered the Homecoming Dawg Sled Competition on October 27, 2006 at Red Square. Their mission: Transform a Costco cart into a Husky float to be judged for a top prize of $2,000. Unfortuately, OpSmile did not take the honors this year but had fun creating their masterpiece and celebrating in true Husky spirit.

Reaching out into the community, OpSmile volunteered for the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) Benefit Dinner and Auction on October 21, 2006. Members met at the Seattle Sheraton and took on various roles during the program including modeling auction items and assisting with the silent auction. Volunteers were provided dinner and a gift bag for their participation. With the raised funds, ACRS continues to support thousands of people through their multilingual health and human services.

Coming together to serve the organization, members attend general meetings to keep up to date with OpSmile events, listen to guest speakers, and eat free food!

Joining Parking Services on Commencement Day, OpSmile raised funds by efficently
directing cars into parking spaces. Special thanks goes out to those that
helped, and congrats to all the UW grads!

Spending an evening at Safeco field, OpSmile invited Mariner fans to join them at Operation Smile Night with the Mariner’s. At a discounted price, OpSmile received game tickets from the team to sell to fellow UW students and their families to raise funds.

Participating in the University District Street Fair during the weekend of May 20-21, 2006, OpSmile created a spinning wheel game for children that included toy prizes and Mariners tickets. Funds raised during the event were sent to the national Operation Smile organization. The annual fair attracts upwards to 50,000 visitors and showcases local street performers, cuisine, and various arts and crafts.

Camping out in Husky Stadium for a good cause, Operation Smile joined various UW organizations for Relay for Life on May 13-14, 2006. Members walked the track while being entertained with live music, food, and freebies. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society.