F1RST - The Magazine of Carroll University Spring 2022

SERVING ON THE SALISH SEA

The legacy of service runs strong throughout Carroll’s alumni network. Each November, when Carroll marks its annual CU Month of Service, alumni let us know about the many different ways they volunteer their energy and heart in their communities.

Jack ’80 and Diane Champaigne ’80, of Stanwood, Washington, have been volunteering at The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park, where they help refurbish wooden rowboats and sailboats. The center is located on Camano Island in Washington state’s Puget Sound, part of the Salish Sea. The center promotes northwest maritime heritage through education, interpretation and hands-on experience in building, maintaining and using historic small craft.

In addition to working on watercraft, they helped repair a small ship for the child’s play area.

Last November, Carroll celebrated its annual CU Month of Service, where alumni demonstrated service through time, talent, and treasure in their communities in meaningful and impactful ways. Results included the following:

• 238 alumni reported giving back in some capacity

• 145 alumni reported sharing their time through 2,670 hours of service

• 69 alumni reported sharing their talent through 404 hours of service

• 41 alumni reported giving a total of $122,163 to various organizations

The child’s play area ship being repaired at The Center for Wooden Boats in Washington state