The 2009 Tour of Homes - May 1-2, 2009

Over 450 volunteers took a well-earned rest the evening of May 2 when the 2009 Tour of Homes officially ended. After all the proceeds were counted and bills paid, Bonnie Moore and Pat Valz, Tour co-chairs, presented a check for $97,500 to the 2010 Guild Co-Presidents, Millann Funk and Patricia McCormick. All who participated in the Tour, whether as a volunteer, a shopper, a participant in the home tours, or a donor, shared in raising the funds that will go to the many charitable organizations that make such a difference in the lives of so many of our neighbors in Dawson and Pickens Counties.

Bonnie Moore and Pat Valz

Words of thanks from Co-Chairs Bonnie Moore and Pat Valz

A year ago we began this journey and what an experience it has been. During the past year we have been privileged to meet and work with so many creative, talented people. The Steering Committee has risen to the occasion no matter what the size of the task was. We could not have had a successful Tour without the 350-plus volunteers and the Big Canoe community at large. Know that every one of you is special and please accept our sincere thank you.

There are a number of people and companies that we want to acknowledge and thank for their continued support of the Big Canoe Tour of Homes. Platinum Patron--Big Canoe Realty and Anne Young; Gold Patron--Steve Moranos Allstate Insurance; Barefoot Wine and Bubbly, Derek Epps; Trout's Beverage, Jack Short; Chef Kern Chiasson; Big Canoe POA GM Roger Klask; Big Canoe HOA; BCERT, Big Canoe Chapel Staff, POA Maintenance, Bill Bates, Toby Jones, Pat Tipton and Elaine Estill, Co-Presidents Women's Guild, Ben Collins, Chairman of the Big Canoe Chapel Trustees, Diane Smith, W-Graphics; We Rent Atlanta, Craig and Angel Robinson; The Enchanted Evening Strings, Nancy Collier, Anne Bridges and Art Shand; Clark Howard, emcee of The Enchanted Evening, Robin Huff, Auctioneer; The Reflections Swing Band; Barb Schneider and the staff at Smoke Signals and everyone that doanted items to the Auction.

We gratefully acknowledge and thank our 2009 Homeowners for allowing us to intrude into their lives and homes for the weekend: Mr. and Mrs. Phil (Helen) Carlock; Mr. and Mrs. Phil (Linda) Yeakel; Mr. and Mrs. Roger (Eve) Bartlett; and Mrs. and Mrs. Marc (Camille) Resetar and family.

We extend our sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all of you. Our community is truly, "The Enchanted Forest."

Our thanks to all the dedicated 2009 Tour of Homes Volunteers!

Our thanks for your generous donations to Angels in the Woods