On behalf of the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce board and staff, I would like to thank everyone that contributed to our 15th annual Golf Scramble. The weather was perfect, the door prizes and goodie bags were phenomenal, networking was evident, and from the feedback of the participants, I believe everyone had a great time.

This event was made possible by the combined efforts of many individuals and businesses, and I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank them for their continuous participation and support.

First, I would like to thank the Golf Scramble Committee that worked diligently to help Chamber staff with our first tournament. This group was fun to work with and discussion with them was always lively. Thanks go to Kurt Russ, Stuart Heflin, Adrian Sandel, Charlie Speed and Chris Hutchins for all your guidance and persistence.

Next, I would like to thank both tee and after-hour sponsors. Your contribution is what has made the tournaments a yearly fundraising success. Hats off to Stephens & Hobdy Insurance, Taco Bell, United Mississippi Bank, Isle of Capri, Dr. Jeff Anderson, Buffalo Services, Ketco Advertising, Switzer, Hopkins and Mange, Live Oak Landscaping, Great River Chevrolet, Entergy, Waste Management, Glasscock Island, McDonalds, Britton & Koontz Bank, Supermarkets, Oakland Land Development, Regions, Southwest Mississippi Planning, Harrison Energy, The Natchez Democrat, Southland Mazda, Wilmar Construction, Crye-Leike Reality, Grand Soleil Casino, Comcast Spotlight, Concordia Bank & Trust, Delta Bank, Southwest Distributing, Beau Pré, Silas Simmons, Paul Green & Associates, Smith, Turner & Reeves, Natchez Coca Cola, Energy Drilling,. First Natchez Radio Group and Callon Petroleum.

A special thank you goes to the many generous individuals and businesses who helped to supply each player with an overflowing gift bag, as well as a door prize for each player. Thank you to: Hampton Inn & Suites, Country Inn & Suites, Buffalo Services, Echoes Gallery, Sports Center, Dunleith, Monmouth Plantation, Stines, Turning Pages, Cover to Cover, Rivergate Bowl, Dianne’s Frame Shop, Bellemont Shake Shop, Cock of the Walk, Lil Dago’s, The Marketplace Café, McDonalds, Natchez Best BBQ, Natchez Coffee, Mainstream Fitness, Doonies Seafood, Ryan’s, Magnolia Grill, Pearl Street Pasta, Pig Out Inn, Bass Pecan Shop, Seasons, Southwest Distributors, Belk, Planet Thailand, Mammy’s Cupboard, Shoney’s, Kings Tavern, Carriage House, Ruby Tuesdays, Uptown Grocery, Vaughn’s Café, La Fiesta, Natchez Convention & Visitors Bureau, Britton & Koontz, Concordia Bank, Delta Bank, United Mississippi Bank, Silas Simmons, Isle of Capri, Paul Green & Associates, Ketco, Stuart Heflin State Farm, Co-Lin, Natchez Children’s Home, ACCS, Trinity, Cathedral and Natchez Regional Hospital.

We especially would like to thank those helpers that gave of their time: Amanda Trippe, Cynthia Lyles of Natchez Development Authority, Christian Krueger, from Comcast Spotlight, and Dickie King , as well as Dwayne David and his staff at Beau Pré Country Club.

We look forward to the many activities that this year has yet to come, but we know it could not be made possible without the constant trust and support of our members.

Debbie Hudson is president of the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce.