GIVE TO THE NSA ART JUKKALA SCHLOLARSHIP FUND

GIVE Program Announced at 2006
NSA Trail Send Off Socials

Missoula, MT, Over 125 smokejumpers, associates and others gathered in Missoula on july 15 & 22 to begin their one or two week volunteer stint to repair trails, bridges, lookout towers and a host of other work assignments (see previous posts for details of all projects). At the send off social, details of the Art Jukkala Scholarship Program were presented by Jon Mcbride, Hal Howell and Stan Linnertz. The NSA Trail Maintenance Program created a scholarship fund so that children of smokejumpers killed in action would be given an opportunity top apply for a college scholarship. Two children have been awarded scholarships from the initial funds available. Lesliann Mackey and Ginney Thrash, each received a $2000 scholarship.
For more information about the Art Jukkala Scholarship Program including assistance in planning a fundraising event in your area to benefit the program, please contact: Jon McBride (NSA Trails Coordinator) (406) 728-2302 * email: n2601@aol.com or Stan Linnertz (970) 532-4367 * email: stan@cmca.com.