The Washington Rowing Magazine
Blake and Molly Nordstrom on the historic Husky II coaches’ launch which Blake helped restore. utgoing Board of Rowing Stewards co-chair, Blake I had,” says the co-president of Nordstrom who rowed Nordstrom, ’82, has made an indelible mark on for UW in the 80’s. “This was a really rich and important Washington Rowing. His leadership and support experience in my life, a chapter I’m very proud of. I feel Ohave helped move the program forward in significant ways. fortunate that other people made it available and possible From fundraising to mentoring to lending his business for me, and I think others have the opportunity to do that acumen, Blake is a true friend of Washington Rowing. moving forward,” Blake says. “Every gift makes an impact.” “What’s most gratifying for me and my wife and my Thank you, Blake, for your many gifts to Washington extended family is to give young people opportunities like Rowing. In this issue 2015-16 Board of Stewards..........................11 Stewards’ Letter................................3 Academic Achievements.............................. 12 Coaches’ Letter.................................4 Summer Rowing Review............................... 13 Washington Rowing Budget.............5 Student-Athlete Feature: Dani Olson........... 14 Current Endowments.......................6 Feature: A Family Affair................................16 Endowment Performance................7 Out & About: Henley.................................... 18 Donors List....................................... 8 News & Announcements............................. 19 Donations by the Numbers..............10 Race Schedule.............................................. 20 On the cover: The women’s varsity 8 powered to a first place finish at this year’s Windermere Cup. From left: Liz Vogt, Bella Chilczuk, Dani Olson, Grace Spoors, Phoebe Spoors, Sarah Dougherty, Fiona Gammond, Natasha Gay and Coxswain Marlow Mizer.
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