Mission: Starting May 2, 2012 until May 2, 2013, I will wear a variety of Palladium Boots. Once a day, I will document my life wearing the aviation and military inspired boot. Why?: I have always been inspired by the military process. 

As a pilot, Summer Search Alumni, and proud graduate of Culver Summer Military School in Culver, Indiana I know firsthand the importance of investing in our youth. We need to empower our youth with the opportunity to dream and to believe in their own hearts and minds. 
 Why Palladium boots?: I choose to wear Palladium boots because their past includes making aircraft tires. After WWII, when demand diminished for aircraft rubber, Palladium began making footwear. In 1947, they created their famous Pampa boot, which was later adopted by the French Foreign Legion. The Real Objective: The connection between my love for a stylish boot, my personal interest in aviation, and a desire to help out a public military school in Oakland, has inspired me on this mission to support the Oakland Military Institute. Turnitin, the company that I work for, has agreed to match my charitable donation of $2,500 to Oakland Military Institute. These funds will be used to help support (1) Marching Band Instruments, (2) Travel Expenses For Color Guard and Drill Teams, (3) College Scholarships, (4) Uniform Replacements and (5) Computers for the Library. Oakland Military Institute: Oakland Military Institute is a small charter school in Oakland, California. Their mission is simple: “To provide a structured and rigorous academic program where cadets develop as leaders, scholars, critical thinkers and citizens. Through a military framework, the school inspires honor and pride within its cadets, cultivating life-long respect, confidence, physical fitness and wellness and appreciation for others. Upon graduation, cadets will have completed the A-G requirements for admission to the Cal-State and University of California systems as well as top private and public universities nationwide.” How you can help: Please help me in supporting my cause with your donation. Any amount would be appreciated.Tumblr (3.0; @jthune)http://jthune.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a814a20786d77d9cfa0cbbd370330cc5/tumblr_mm4wrdCccp1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#365daysofpalladium</p>http://jthune.com/post/49376683790http://jthune.com/post/49376683790Wed, 01 May 2013 12:28:24 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c262f27a5de698334a4210308f964768/tumblr_mm1lquSrXQ1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Juuuuiiiccceee! </p> <p>#hwd<br/> #challenger<br/> #appjetcenter</p>http://jthune.com/post/49219757116http://jthune.com/post/49219757116Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:37:42 -0700challengerhwdappjetcenter<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/36c73085e895dcaeb60797de14e660f0/tumblr_mlxu4kXa261rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We rallied there for a min but no luck. Well get them tomorrow! </p> <p>#oakland (at O.co Coliseum)</p>http://jthune.com/post/49046389567http://jthune.com/post/49046389567Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:48:20 -0700oakland<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4175a89d68170d2dea6b480c17bb67d9/tumblr_mlxp0wWzkt1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Company Tix! Go Oakland <br/> (at O.co Coliseum)</p>http://jthune.com/post/49038984381http://jthune.com/post/49038984381Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:58:08 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/14853121c4ea8a5c7108cee3d3a607e7/tumblr_mlvxizSWJo1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I am spent for the day. </p> <p>Made a few calls with my sunglasses on and to be honest, I felt much bolder on the phone. Let’s start the trend! </p> <p>#tgif<br/> #friday<br/> #365daysofpalladium (at iParadigms)</p>http://jthune.com/post/48961097199http://jthune.com/post/48961097199Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:06:34 -0700365daysofpalladiumtgiffriday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4b4096e3d617d813020d5d158b9227bf/tumblr_mlsn4iAsdO1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>No need to talk figures but..let’s just say, Summer Search reached their fundraising goal and then some yesterday! </p> <p>#365daysofpalladium <br/> #summersearch</p>http://jthune.com/post/48833130815http://jthune.com/post/48833130815Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:29:06 -0700365daysofpalladiumsummersearch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fed3c44ceae50798a356c15b6939a60a/tumblr_mlq9t26BqI1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Summer Search Luncheon. (at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco)</p>http://jthune.com/post/48721043438http://jthune.com/post/48721043438Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:46:14 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3f4e38b6e142c75ceece47f1e8e057cd/tumblr_mlq9p6yTac1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I cannot begin to describe how electrifying the Summer Search Luncheon was today. I spoke and gave the official ask, in front of some amazing friends and donors of the program. I’m truly honored and thankful. </p> <p>#summersearch<br/> #inspired <br/> (at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco)</p>http://jthune.com/post/48720859729http://jthune.com/post/48720859729Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:43:54 -0700inspiredsummersearch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ae1271d02761daef86e2edf5630bfdc3/tumblr_mlo88xtOvm1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Def. not the beach. Back to making money. </p> <p>#10moredaysofpalladium<br/> #turnitin<br/> #mondaymeetings<br/> <a href="http://www.jthune.com">www.jthune.com</a></p>http://jthune.com/post/48628817783http://jthune.com/post/48628817783Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:17:21 -070010moredaysofpalladiummondaymeetingsturnitin<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3f14768b983df1aa25e55b8376fe6ca1/tumblr_mll5gsUUBl1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just had an amazing steak dinner with my friends! Gina thank you! <br/> #mortons<br/> #miami<br/> #jetlife (at Morton’s The Steakhouse)</p>http://jthune.com/post/48493752183http://jthune.com/post/48493752183Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:24:28 -0700miamijetlifemortons<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cfdb723eec4d352c85c7f13baae08621/tumblr_mliw3sqA501rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thank you for welcoming me back South Beach! Gosh it’s just getting started! </p> <p>#jetlife<br/> #365daysofpalladium</p>http://jthune.com/post/48385443478http://jthune.com/post/48385443478Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:07:02 -0700jetlife365daysofpalladium<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1d9e5b457412d004460fc00aca62c83e/tumblr_mlff40hWsM1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Look what came to visit for the weekend! $450 for a ride. Stop by on Saturday….and yes, I’m wearing my ninja turtle shirt..don’t judge me! </p> <p>#b-17<br/> #365daysofpalladium<br/> #khwd<br/> #appjetcenter</p>http://jthune.com/post/48241996922http://jthune.com/post/48241996922Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:07:11 -0700365daysofpalladiumbkhwdappjetcenter<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0553cd58d0560ce6e0db1ae8be527383/tumblr_mlb32caX0U1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yup! 747-800 with the candy paint! </p> <p>#Goldfinger</p>http://jthune.com/post/48048876674http://jthune.com/post/48048876674Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:56:35 -0700goldfinger<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5f74ce8c79a91b931d3eca461c811d18/tumblr_mlb2zctKNN1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Gaffer won the Gold Jet! I think it came out pretty good! </p> <p>#jetlife<br/> #teamjerry<br/> #turnitin</p>http://jthune.com/post/48048775643http://jthune.com/post/48048775643Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:54:47 -0700jetlifeteamjerryturnitin<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/652ad3391008f6f3a3e336400e6a008e/tumblr_ml9hp1za2A1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Great Dinner last night! Berkeley Style all day! @nobatna</p>http://jthune.com/post/47980961295http://jthune.com/post/47980961295Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:17:24 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a6fe8acac8d5d92e46aeb46bb680738e/tumblr_ml6fu5ECeO1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m Black Tie tonight and It doesn’t get any more Jet Life then that! </p> <p>#bigbrotherbigsister<br/> #365daysofpalladium</p>http://jthune.com/post/47840799077http://jthune.com/post/47840799077Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:44:28 -0700bigbrotherbigsister365daysofpalladium<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2f0fcfc1a38f9418ff4e07941426e9f6/tumblr_ml5ismdgmr1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our sales team just got our new jet! When the 47-800 is on your desk it means you’re leading in new business! I’ll be painting it gold this weekend!</p> <p><br/> #365daysofpalladium<br/> #turnitin <br/> #teamjerry</p>http://jthune.com/post/47789253055http://jthune.com/post/47789253055Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:50:46 -0700teamjerry365daysofpalladiumturnitin<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/21f9f7b36c30e2f42f6df45a180801c9/tumblr_ml4kz7DObX1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#365daysofpalladium</p>http://jthune.com/post/47760931926http://jthune.com/post/47760931926Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:40:19 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f57f4fb37476cf2987e7eee259908b0c/tumblr_ml4kwvNnDR1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Turfing in some Palladiums! <br/> #365daysofpalladiums</p>http://jthune.com/post/47760850900http://jthune.com/post/47760850900Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:38:54 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e5c61a5aca2b0b6dd8663f76faf67f53/tumblr_ml0y2ku8Zl1rs90wso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Clinched…<br/> #dubs<br/> #365daysofpalladium</p>http://jthune.com/post/47602701937http://jthune.com/post/47602701937Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:32:44 -0700365daysofpalladiumdubs