After reviewing many essays and letters of recommendation the Magnificent 7^th District Scholarship committee are pleased to announce winners for the six $500 scholarships available this first year of this new program.  The following have been notified and accepted:  Amy Langdahl, daughter of Miles Langdahl-Local 1604.  Amy has been accepted to Washington State University.  Andrew Wentland, son of Robert Wentland-Local 1604.  Andrew has been accepted to Westmont College.  Brooke Lively, daughter of Tim Lively-Local 1789.  Brooke has been accepted to Spokane Community College.  Jake Womack, son of Greg Womack-Local 149.  Jake has been accepted to University of Idaho.  Natalie Reynolds, daughter of Rick Reynolds-Local 2878.  Natalie has been accepted to Washington State University.  Rebeccah Noble, daughter of Stan Noble-Local 2829.  Rebeccah has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University.

The committee thanks all who applied and state the essays were insightful.  Congratulations to all of our 2009 7^th District Benevolent Fund Scholarship winners.  As well the office of the Magnificent 7th District wishes to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all members that have participated in and have given to fundraising events necessary to complete this vision.  

The Alaska Fire Fighters are asking for help completing thier fire fighter memorial by selling custom engraved bricks.  It would be great to see brick after brick boasting IAFF Local affiliate support for this worthy cause.  You must hurry as they would like to complete the project by August 15th.  Don't delay and take this to your membership at the next meeting.

Bricks can be ordered from the ASFA web site. The link is either  http://www.alaskastatefirefighters.org/Memorial/tabid/59/Default.aspx  or  www.alaskastatefirefighters.org<http://www.alaskastatefirefighters.org/> and then the Memorial button. Be sure and read the directions. You can either order a brick or simply make a donation. Individual bricks can be purchased at 4 different levels. They are:   Individual - $100;  Fire Department - $250;    Organization (such as ASFA, AFCA, Unions, etc) - $500; Business/Corporation - $1,000.

Simply follow the directions, and register for the site and you should not have any issues.

There is a call out for paramedic fire fighters by IAFF Local 4303 from the Local leadership in Juneau, Alaska.  Local VP Roy Johnston states that there are two immediate openings with a third anticipated in a very short time.  Juneau operates out of two stations and provides unique opportunities for those willing to travel to US's largest state.  Roy does caution that in spite of claims in the last presidential election....You cannot see Russia from his house!  If interested please call VP Johnston at 907-209-0579.