Ingalls Pavilion


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Two-hundred dignitaries and guests were in attendance at the Ingall’s Harbor Pavilion Open House Thursday, December 15, 2011. Following an introduction by the Decatur-Morgan County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau President, Tammy Reist, a ribbon cutting was held at the front door to the facility guided by Mayor Don Stanford and The Decatur Chamber of Commerce Commodores.

Andy Safiano, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites and President of the Decatur/Morgan County Hospitality Association presented a brief history of the Pavilion site.

Tom Chappell, Assistant Director of Decatur Parks and Recreation provided highlights of the Pavilion.

Additional comments were offered by

John Godwin of GBW Architects

Jack Fite of Fite Building Company

Brian Cook, President of the Decatur Jaycees

Plaques of appreciation were presented to

Ronnie Dukes of Pepsi

Wade Weaver of Budweiser

Vicki Barber of Family Security Credit Union

Joanne Harvey of Rebuilding Together

Mindy Twing of Habitat for Humanity

Tami Reist of the Decatur-Morgan County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Corum’s Building Supply

Rocket 95.1

Kingsfodrd

Morgan County Rescue Squad

Faces

Riverfest

The Casual Gourmet of Decatur catered the event under the direction of Executive Chef, Jeffrey Allison. Ron Casey of Cane Brake Country Club delivered a beautiful ice carving of the Pavilion which was the centerpiece of the main food table placed in the center of the pavilion. The festivities were also highlighted by wonderful music from the Decatur Youth Symphony.

Dignitaries

Senator Arthur Orr

Representative Mickey Hammon

Representative Terri Collins

Mayor Don Stanford

Council President Gary Hammon

Councilman Roger Anders

Councilman Greg Reeves

Councilman Charles Kirby

Chairman Ray Long

Commissioner Don Stisher

Commissioner Abercrombie