Editor:

We would like to sincerely thank the sponsors of the recent second annual E.L.F. Mini Golf Tournament coordinated by the Sevierville and Gatlinburg Chambers of Commerce.

The sole purpose of this event is to directly benefit students who attend high schools in Sevier County. This is done by raising funds for both dual enrollment scholarships and an “emergency fund” which will help deserving students in need.

This year’s event raised $3,700, every penny of which will be used by our county’s students.

This event would not be successful or even possible without the support of our sponsors, which included Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Mini Golf, The Thomas Group, Collier Restaurant Group, Dollywood, Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, Food City, Sam’s Club, Hank’s Pizza and Oak Tree Lodge. We also genuinely appreciate the support of local businesses and student groups who joined us to play in the tournament.

We hope that everyone will make plans now to join us for the 2010 E.L.F. Mini Golf Tournament next December.

Vicki Simms, Gatlinburg Chamber

Brenda B. McCroskey, Sevierville Chamber