Send the Sawdawgs to hone their craft in Wyoming

By Guest Columinsts Renea Smith and Kristie Jones

To our local industry professionals and business:

We are thrilled to announce that 5 students from the Franklin County Carpentry Program have been selected to attend the prestigious Sunrise Wyoming Skilled Trades Camp in Sunrise, Wyoming.

This once-in-a lifetime opportunity allows our students to work alongside skilled tradesmen as they help rebuild the oldest YMCA in this historic ghost town. With only 25 students nationwide accepted, this is a tremendous honor for our FC SawDawgs!

Carpentry instructor Kriste Jones and chaperone Ricky Wilson will accompany the students as they represent Franklin County on this remarkable journey. While the camp’s founders are generously covering lodging and project costs, we need your help to fund the round-trip airfare and travel meals for our group of seven.

We humbly ask for your support in helping these talented students achieve this incredible opportunity. Donations can be made directly to the FC SawDawg Booster Club at the Bank of Franklin or by mailing a check made out to the FC SawDawgs to Kristie Jones at 129 VoTech Lane, Meadville, MS 39653. You can also contact Kristie to come pick your donation up directly. Checks need to be received no later than April 14 in order to secure the best pricing on flights.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Kristie Jones at 601-248-0869 or kristieleigh75@yahoo.com. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on our students as they gain hands-on experience and represent our community on the national stage.

Thank you for considering this request and for supporting the future of skilled trades in Franklin County.

Sincerely,

Renea Smith FC SawDawgs Booster Club President

Kristie Jones FC SawDawgs Carpentry Instructor