We the Board members would like to THANK the Businesses and Individuals in Fannin and the surrounding counties for helping to make our 6th Annual Casino Night such a great success. Open Arms of Blue Ridge – 6th Annual Casino – Silent Auction Thank you!

A huge “Thanks” goes out to Jack Morton who has been our emcee every year, he believes in this cause from the bottom on his heart and words from this Board would never be enough of thanks…but Jack, Thank You so much for having such a big heart for not only Open Arms but all the non-profits in Fannin County.

A huge Thank You goes out to Angie and Kenny Tankersley for allowing us to use their facility (Willow Creek Falls) for our event and what a grand place it is. I would like to thank the following for donating food: Cucina’s , Southern Charm, J. Floyd’s , The Sweet Shop. Volunteers: Beth Walls, Denise Reese, Jen Yokum, Cecilia Armistead, Chelli Collins, Aimee Donaldson, Linda D’Angelo, Pamela Matthews, Larry Sheber and “Thanks” to our board member Marilyn Guerra for putting the food together for us and over seeing the event.

I wish I could mention everyone that was involved and helped, but my list would go on an on. I would like to mention our Table Sponsors: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for the Children); Kevin Panter Insurance; Mountain Top Cabin Rentals; Harry Norman, Realtors; Dr. Jennifer Jones; United Community Bank; Lynn Coleman; Barb and Dick Schmus; Suzie and John Soave; FetchYourNews and the Fannin Sentinel…and our Chamber of Commerce and United Community Bank for helping with the ticket sales…..these individuals and companies really help us to offset our expenses and you deserve a huge Thank You.

And again, Thank you from the Board:
Dianne Mallernee, President, Stacy Lewis, V. President, Jamie Abercrombie – Secretary, Lisa McGhee – Interim Director, Linda Mahan, Peter Knutzen, Larry Sheber; Marilyn Guerra-Fundraiser Coordinator; Beth Walls; and Cheli Collins and the child said, “I want to live here”.

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