Chamber of Commerce Banquet!

It was a full house Friday evening at the Civic Center, as the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet got underway! A delicious meal, catered by Bama's House, was served to an estimated 120 persons, at tables decorated in a cowboy and western theme!

 

Pat Gillespie provided the music for the banquet.

 

Woody Anderson and Jim Baum visit before the festivities begin.

 

Jim Baum, owner of KVMC/KAUM Radio, served as emcee for the evening.

 

Chamber Director, Amanda Jo Ritchey updated the crowd on Chamber activities.

 

Cheryl and Dwayne Smith get ready to introduce the Agriculture Achievement Award.

 

Congratulations to Rush Neff, Agriculture Achievment recipient for 2012!

 

Last years recipient of the Citizen of the Year, Charles Dunn (right) present this year's award to

Ed Blake!

 

David Stubblefield (right) presents the Elmer Martin Award to Mark Merrell!

 

Federal Judge Rob Junell was the guest speaker at the Banquet and told of his mountain climbing adventures!