Employees Motivate Local Corporate Giving

Liz Gorton often looks out on to the waters of Puget Sound from her office in downtown Seattle.  On a crisp morning last fall, an email announced the Step It Up challenge, a run up the 42 flights of stairs of the newly opened WaMu Center. Part of Washington Mutual’s employee giving month, the challenge included the company’s commitment to match pledges dollar for dollar for the non-profit of the runner’s choice.

With fresh views of the Sound in mind, combined with her deep beliefs about the importance of outstanding hands-on learning experiences for youth, Liz knew just what to do.  She selected Salish Sea Expeditions as the nonprofit that she’d support through the program, and began collecting pledges for each floor she’d ascend.

After a month of asking support, and then a quick 15 minute jaunt up 42 floors – Liz with the match from WaMu raised over $15,000 in total contributions for Salish!

“Think how great it would be if it was always possible to raise a thousand dollars a minute for such a worthy organization!” joked Liz after her climb.

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Each holiday season, the scientists of Integral Consulting’s Mercer Island office select a nonprofit to support – in 2007, they chose Salish Sea Expeditions.  For Dr. Deb Rudnick, one of the members of the selection committee, the decision was easy.  “We wanted to do a support the work of a nonprofit that was similar in mission to the work we are involved with as a company,” said Deb. “We’re deeply involved in science and the environment, so Salish is a great fit.” 

Additionally, several of the scientists from this national consulting firm live on Bainbridge and have watched Salish grow in student numbers and quality over the years, so they feel a personal connection to Salish’s mission. 

Integral Consulting Inc. is a national science and engineering consulting firm providing multidisciplinary services in the environmental, health, natural, and physical sciences industries. The company has offices in Colorado, Maryland and Oregon in addition to three offices in the Puget Sound region.

2008 Annual Auction & Dinner

Join us for an evening of entertainment and fabulous fun on Saturday, April 19th at Salish Sea Expeditions' Annual Dinner and Auction, A Window on the Sound.  This year's event will feature a sumptous supper, entertainment by the Canote Brothers, a live Crab Derby, and a silent and live auction.

We look forward to an exciting evening and welcome you to join us as one of our anticipated 300 guests at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Pier 66 in Seattle.  The doors will open at 5:30 p.m.   Please continue to check back from updates and a soon to be release of our featured aucton items!

Salish Sea Expeditions: Inquiry & Inspiration

During the week of May 24, 2004 Mount Baker Middle School students from Mount Vernon, Washington boarded the Carlyn for a four day Salish expedition. A team of film makers were aboard to capture students conducting hands-on research projects, navigating the Carlyn, as well as interviews with students, staff, and teachers.

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