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Dear Chattanooga Room in the Inn Directors, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters:
One of the responsibilities of the President/Chair of the Board of Directors is to report on the
current state of the organization as it emerges from 2013 and heads into 2014. I accepted the
reins of leadership from Dan Cothron, who closed out his very successful term as President in
June 2013.
Thanks to a combination of yeoman efforts from the Board of Directors, the hard work and
dedication of the staff, and generous contributions of time and resources from volunteers, I am
happy to report that Chattanooga Room in the Inn (“CRITI”) showed a paper loss of only approximately $700.00 and, if depreciation were not factored in, actually would have finished FY
2013 in the black.
2013 saw the first full year of implementation of the Trauma-Informed Care model, which
has been a striking success according to both staff and residents. The Trauma-Informed Care model has allowed CRITI
to break free from a rules-oriented model in which staff and residents sometimes were forced apart by enforcement of
regulations. Now, the responsibilities of residents are more clearly delineated and streamlined, and as a result, staff
can focus more on assisting residents achieve life goals rather than monitoring residents for rules infractions.
One of CRITI’s primary virtues is its boots-on-the-ground, hands-on assistance of homeless women. In 2013, CRITI was
able to serve 40 women and 60 children, with 14 women graduating from the program. Helping homeless women learn
how not to be homeless is one of CRITI’s primary missions, and 2013 marked another successful year of making a difference, one woman at a time.
In addition to our past accomplishments, I am enthused about our future prospects. As 2013 came to a close and we
moved into 2014, the Board of Directors began formalizing long-range plans. CRITI’s ability to serve homeless women
has always been limited by physical facility and real property constraints, and the Board is engaged in planning to help
overcome some of those hurdles. As these plans move closer to reality, a palpable sense of excitement can be felt in
the CRITI community about what the future may hold.
No missive such as this would be complete without expressing my deep appreciation of the efforts made by so many
volunteers, which includes the efforts of staff that transcend their job descriptions. To all of you that have served as life
skills coaches, prepared meals for residents, manned booths at charity events, donated your hard-earned money, painted walls, or made meaningful contributions in countless other ways, thank you. Those contributions have a direct, positive impact on CRITI, and CRITI could not survive, much less offer its clients the benefits it does, without them.
As we continue forward into 2014, I am very hopeful that we can continue building upon the positive momentum we
have generated. I, for one, cannot wait to see what we can do next!
Christopher T. Varner
President/Chair of the Board of Directors 2013-2014
Annual Report for 2013
Individuals Served *
Children
Families Served
Average Length of Stay
Graduates (total with children)
117
69
34
77 days
21
Graduates remaining in
Permanent housing to date
Volunteer Hours
Match Value
*Includes aftercare programs
95%
5,096
$25,480
Director’s
Corner
Dear CRITI Friends,
Chattanooga Room in the Inn (CRITI) has been in existence for more than 25
years now. Amazing! If you weren’t able to join us at our anniversary celebration, you missed meeting two incredible women who helped make this organization what it is today. Christine Morrison, the founder of CRITI, saw the need
for shelter for women and children in our community and acted on it. And
Mary Holliday, who, along side of her husband, Pope, was able to recruit the
support we needed to grow and sustain CRITI.
25 years later and we remain true to their vision for our organization despite all
of the changes we have gone through. While we provide shelter, we also provide the tools and the support that the women and children need to break out of the cycles that lead them to us.
And our programmatic shift to Trauma-Informed Care has reduced our client turnover tremendously! Focusing on
our relationships with our clients, rather than the rules of the program, has increased the number of women going
into permanent housing by nearly 25% and the average length of stay increased by 51% over 2012 figures. Women
and children are staying with us longer and achieving more.
Meanwhile, by not having to enforce the litany of rules we used to have, the staff morale has improved. This has
created not only a safe place for women and children, but a happy one as well for everyone.
Much of the credit should be given to you as well. Without your continuous support, CRITI would not have the successes that we have. Whether it was money, supplies or time you gave to CRITI, it means much to us here. Volunteers racked up a record amount of hours in 2013 and we were able to see a net gain financially when many nonprofits are downsizing or closing altogether. We couldn’t have done it without you…God bless you and yours!
Erin Creal, Executive Director
ecreal@chattanoogaroomintheinn.com
2013 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Unaudited Figures)
INCOME
Government Grants
EXPENSES
$4,430
Foundations/Private Grants
$60,750
Public Contributions /In-Kind
$129,434
Program Service
$360,782
(includes Case Management,
Operations & In-Kind)
Fund Raising Events
$67,583
Management & General
Church Contributions
$18,302
Rental Expenses
$26,503
Rental Income
$30,520
Fund-Raising
$36,336
United Way/CFC
$73,936
Total Expenses
$401,870
$424,955
Net Gain (Loss)
$23,085
Total Revenue & Support
$2,249
drawer and cabinet locks, outlet plug covers, AAA & AA batteries, Clorox Wipes,
Baby Wipes, baby monitors & extra batteries, children’s socks—all sizes, DIAPERS size
newborn, 4, 5, 6, Pull-Ups—size 2T and up,
child harnesses, new or gently used umbrella strollers, children’s DVDs (Pixar, Disney, etc.)
Wish List
Personal Hygiene Items:
African American hair care products (adults
and children), Kotex-all sizes, Tamponssuper, deodorant
**Special request: Men’s cologne, body
wash and deodorant** (for our more
mature boys)
Baby Items:
Facility/Operation Supplies:
CARTA bus passes, Kleenex’s, wide width
band aids, adult & children’s OTC meds:
adult multi vitamins, children and adult
chewable vitamins, Allergy Relief, Cold and
flu, pain and fever reliever, adult Ibuprofen
& Tylenol, chewable aspirin, Tums, Robitussin, Dayquil, Nyquil, GasX, antibiotic
ointment/cream, Imodium, throat spray,
toilet paper and paper towels, hand sanitizer, hand soap, Lysol spray, twin size
mattress covers (plastic and quilted), sturdy shower curtains, liners and rings, kitchen and bathroom towels, dish and wash
cloths, large Ziploc freezer bags, new or
gently used blankets or comforters, bed
pillows
dex, bleach, fabric softener sheets or liquid, furniture polish, carpet powder, regular and plastic flatware, Kitchen and Bath
multipurpose cleaners, paper plates
Self-Sufficiency Packs (for program graduates):
Flatware, cleaning & laundry supplies
(sponges, cleaners, detergent, laundry baskets, brooms, mops, dust pans, shower
curtains/liners/rings, bath mats, bath &
kitchen towels, blankets, slipcovers, etc.),
gift cards to Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Target,
etc., used vehicles in running condition,
pots and pans, microwaves, batteries of all
sizes, bed in a bag (queen, full and twin),
etc, etc.
Gift/Toy Items/Children’s Enrichment:
Outdoor scooters, tricycles, Cozy Coupe
cars, or other outdoor riding toys (for example: http://www.littletikes.com/ridingtoys)
Tutoring Wish-List:
Baby wipes, Only Size 4-6 diapers, Pull-ups
2T and up, baby Tylenol, infant diarrhea Cleaning Supplies:
White poster board, cardstock paper,
and gas medicine, Baby Ora-gel, all sizes of Powder or liquid laundry detergent, Dreft White-out
pacifiers, teething rings, infant supposito- or fragrance and die free detergent, Winries and gas drops, bath wash child-proof
Facts about Trauma
Trauma-Informed Care
92% of homeless mothers have experienced
some form of physical or sexual abuse over the
course of their lives.
Over the past two years, you may have noted that CRITI has begun a new
model of client care called Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).
Traumatic experiences can have a significant
impact on day-to-day survival and quality of
life. Service systems often overlook trauma
and its impact.
TIC is a strengths-based framework that is grounded in an understanding
of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma. This model emphasizes
physical, psychological and emotional safety for both providers and
survivors. It creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of
control and empowerment.
Adults and children may be misdiagnosed
Becoming trauma-informed means learning how traumatic experiences
impact the way people think, feel, respond and cope. It also means staff
recognizes that certain rules and consequences can result in REtraumatizing or, at the very least, trigger memories of trauma resulting in
disruptive behavior.
without the professional considering the connection between current behaviors and past
trauma.
As children, nearly one quarter of single adults
who are homeless…

lived in foster care, group homes or other
institutional settings

were physically or sexually abused

were homeless
We also know
Our staff has had extensive training in this model and has become very
excited about the success TIC is having. Clients are thriving under this
framework and the staff is finding many more ways to meet the needs of
our women and children.
that people can and do recover from trauma and CRITI’s goal is to provide
services and service environments that support healing.
2013 InnVestors
Despite our attempts to include the name of every donor, we recognize the possibility that someone’s name may have been
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Sports Barn
Starbucks Foundation –
Partner Match
Studio 59 Salon & Spa
SunTrust United Way Campaign
Technology Solutions &
Services, Inc.
Tennessee Disciples
Women’s Ministries
The Big Table
The Cadall Co.
The UPS Store
TN Train Women’s Footbal
Team
Total Image Hair Designs
TVA
United Way of Greater Atlanta,
Tampa Bay, Washtenaw
County
University Surgical Assoc.
Unum Matching Gifts Program
UTC Psychology Dept.
UTC Psychology/Positive
Psychology
Village Volkswagen of
Chattanooga
Vulcan Materials Co.
Walmart #1469
Walmart #1606
Walmart #3659
Walmart #3660
Walmart #4226
W.D. Thomas Enterprises
Woodbridge Foam
Fabricators, Inc.
Yin Yang House, Inc.
Church Contributions
Brainerd Baptist Church –
Friendship Class
Brainerd United Methodist
Kingsbury Class
McFerrin Class
Wesley Class
Christ UMC –
Naomi Circle
Christian Baptist Women’s
Ministry
Dallas Bay Baptist Church
East Ridge United Methodist
Women – Ruth Circle
First Baptist Church
First Centenary UMC
First Christian Church
First Cumberland Church –
Summer Camp Youth
First Lutheran Women’s
Missionary League
Hixson United Methodist –
Cornerstone Class
Lutheran Women’s
Missionary League,
Chattanooga Zone
Northside Presbyterian
Church Women
OLPH School
Ooltewah United Methodist
Women
Red Bank Baptist –
Joy Sunday School Class
Ridgedale Baptist Church
Loyal Class
Women on Mission
Ridgeview Baptist Church
Women on Mission
Rivermont Presbyterian –
Women of the Church
Scott Memorial Church of God
Sharon Pentecostal
Deliverance Church of God
Signal Crest UMC –
John Trundle Mission Fund
Silverdale Cumberland
Presbyterian Church
St. Augustine Church
St. John United Methodist
St. Jude Church
Transforming Faith Baptist
Church
Tyner UMC Women’s Ministry
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Mr. & Mrs. Steve Arnsdorf
by Mike & Vallerie Greer
Sue Ashley by Lea Ashley
Sherrell Bechtel by
Tammy Gray Smith
Richard & Suzanne Belcher
by Eben & Denise D’Armond
Kay Budde by John Sullivan
Nelson Campbell by Friends
Christmas by Pamela L. Whitt
Richard Corn by Glenna Corn
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Crates by
Polly M. Moore
Charlotte Critser by Betty M.
Ewing
Judy & Mark Cunningham by
Lois S. Baird
Fletcher Bright Co. Property
Managers by Michelle Smith
Dr. Oliver Gregory by
Mr. & Mrs. John Jacobs
Kim Griffen by Anonymous
Reid & Jana Hansen by
Lisa & Steve Frost
Mrs. Pope Holliday by
Richard C. O’Ferrall
Richard Jolley by Leila Pratt
John & Imogene Konvalinka
by Virginia & Claude Galphin
Victoria Kwasnik by
Michael W. Kwasnik
Kohen Ladner’s 1st B’day by
Scott & Gail Richardson
Mr. Tom Langmann by
Marilyn T. Langmann
Susan Lewis by
Carolyn Lewis Moore
Harry McAlister by Betsy Ray
Jimmy & Farrell McGinness
by George & Brigid McGinness
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Christine Morrison by
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Helen G. Nave by
Troy E. Bowman
Palmer Built Environment by
March Adams & Assoc.
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Frank N. Gibson
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Bonnie Ray by Janice R. White
Diane Reddoth by
Rose Mary Dunbar
Riverstreet Architecture by
March Adams & Assoc.
Ross Andrews Architecture
by March Adams & Assoc.
Tommie Rush by Leila Pratt
S.& ME, Inc. by
March Adams & Assoc.
Lynn Schuster by
Baker, Donelson, Bearman,
Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Carter, Reade & Maggie Smith by
Malinda B. Tingle
Mitzi Smith by Don Thatcher
Roger & Claire Smith by
Lisa & Steve Frost
Jensi Souders Birthday by
Julie Ratliff
Kaihan Strain by Jonnie Cox
“The Ladies Group” by
Shannon Edmondson
Helen M. Tillotson by
Eileen C. Sullivan
Kevin & Marjorie Whiteside
by Lisa & Steve Frost
In Honor of…
Bill & Kathy Wilder by
Lisa & Steve Frost
Rusty Young by
Carolyn Lewis Moore
In Memory of…
Debra Allen by Rex Allen
Deceased Brothers by
Temple Lodge # 430
Martha Butler by
William & Iris Sesko
Hal Clements by
Susan C. Cobb
Mark & Frances Doub by
Carla & John Doub
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Minnie Ezell by
Jeff & Cindy Cronan
Alvin & Olive Ford by
John & Lequida Ford
Rev. Lee Graham, Jr. by
Jessica Scotchie
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Dr. C.W. Hayes
Anna Henry by Nancy R. Jolley
R. Cecil Jackson by
Mary Florence Jackson
Betty Lou Justice by Pam Farless
Frances King by
Kenneth K. King, Jr.
Margaret Lackey by
Peggy L. Johns
Elizabeth M. Mercer by
Jess D. Whitlock
Marjorie Huggins Robinson
by Katherine Adcox
Carolyn V. Anderson
Mike & Susan Doubleday
Alice C. Kimball
Nancy & Ron Patch
Dr. E. Charles Sienknecht by
Sharon Bandy &
Charles Sienknecht
Allan Smallwood by
Melody M. Smallwood
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Ron Smith by
Raymond & Mabel Carson
Virginia Waters by
David & Debra Freye
Dorothy Ledford Wheeler by
Michael & Vickie Ledford
Lillian M. Wheelous by
Annette W. Hendricks
Mary R. Williams by
Shirley D. Bennett
Dr. Margaret Willson by
Sharon Bandy &
Charles Sienknecht
Dub Winkles by Wilma S. Winkles
In 1988, following a study regarding the lack of bed availability for homeless women and
children, Christine Morrison was called to help. Using the model of Nashville's Room in
the Inn, Ms. Morrison spearheaded efforts to recruit church and volunteers to host the
homeless guests. On August 31, 1988, Chattanooga Room in the Inn was formed.
CRITI’s founder, Christine Morrison and Executive
Director Erin Creal
Amazingly, with several personnel changes, board member rotation and other homeless
services available, Chattanooga Room in the Inn has evolved into what its founders were
hoping it would become...a transitional housing program that provides services to help
homeless women become self-sufficient.
On October 10, 2013, Chattanooga Room in the Inn celebrated their 25th Anniversary.
Ms. Morrison and Mary Holliday attended along with former and current board members
and long time volunteers. Festivities sponsored by Lindsay Street Hall, Goetz Catering,
Big River and Horizon Distributing.
CRITI Board members Amy Waters and Jody Jackson
PRESENT
The trumpeter sounds the “Call to Post”, eyes shift to the big screen TVs, the announcer readies the contenders …and they’re
off! The gates release a thundering stampede of hooves; the tent comes alive with a gargantuan roar and a sea of waving tickets
and fists surge to the air... who will be victorious? Chattanooga Room in the Inn!!!
Come join us May 3, 2014 for our annual fundraiser, tell Me Something Derby Party! Chattanooga’s original Kentucky Derby
party is held in the Republic parking lot next to Bluewater Grille downtown and is our largest event to benefit CRITI. Delicious
food, marvelous drinks, and the quintessential Derby Atmosphere featuring the most fabulous Derby Hat Contest this side of
For tickets call (423) 624-6144 or order online at
www.chattanoogaroomintheinn.com.
Churchill Downs await you.
SPONSORED BY
Chattanooga Funeral
Home, Florist &
Crematory
PHOTO GALLERY FROM 2013
(COURTESY OF JIM BURNS AND BOB STIMSON)
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Guests who weathered the storms
watching the Run for the Roses!
Volunteers Steven Berryman and
Lorie Davis with ED Erin Creal
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Ingrid Skantz! Ingrid has been volunteering as a Child Advocate at CRITI for almost five years. Every other week, Ingrid comes to CRITI to interact with the children
in a variety of activities. She has also helped with special events such as fieldtrips,
Christmas Eve Secret Santa preparations, and other outings with the children. Ingrid’s
patience, enthusiasm, and kindness towards the children at CRITI is truly a blessing;
she is very well-loved by all the children! Ingrid is the Director of Marketing and University Relations at Southern Adventist University.
And Sheryl Baker! She has been the treasurer of the McDonald Road Church for over
17 years and has just started working as the interim treasurer for the Southern Deaf Fellowship. Sheryl is very involved with many of the other ongoing programs at McDonald
Road such as, Women’s Ministry, Wednesday Night Out, Lifetree Café, and just about any
social activity needing expertise on decorating and food including bereavement dinners,
baby and wedding showers. She also serves on the Greater Collegedale School Board and
is always doing something for her church and its members.
In October 2007, McDonald Road Church Women’s Ministries volunteers began providing one hot meal per month for homeless women and children staying at Room in the Inn
of Chattanooga, and soon Sheryl began giving Bible Studies on Tuesday nights with the
ladies at Room In The Inn.
Did you know...CRITI volunteers contributed over 5,000 hours in 2013?
Just at minimum wage, that equals $36,250. Volunteers contribute
more than a professional staff member would cost to CRITI!
Current Volunteer Needs

FOOD PREPARERS—CRITI CURRENTLY HAS FIVE VACANCIES ON THE CALENDAR. FOUR OF THE VACANCIES ARE EVERY OTHER MONTH AND ONE VACANCY IS
MONTHLY FOR EIGHT MONTHS.

HANDYMEN—WITH OUR MAIN FACILITY AND RENTAL
HOMES, WE REALLY COULD USE A FEW GOOD MEN TO
HELP WITH MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.

OFFICE HELPERS—WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAN
THE FRONT DESK FROM 3-5 PM MONDAY—THURSDAY
AND 1-5 ON FRIDAY AFTERNOONS.
WE ARE FLEXIBLE WITH ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS SO IF
YOU HAVE A TALENT NOT LISTED ABOVE, PLEASE GIVE
SHARON COLLINS A CALL AND WE CAN MAKE IT WORK!
Support
Every year, groups and clubs hold events to raise
money for Chattanooga Room in the Inn. We call
them Benefits as opposed to our own fundraising
event because it is the group who plans and executes
it rather than CRITI staff.
We are so blessed to have these groups host events
for us. When staff members are planning events, our
focus is on raising money when we really should be
focusing on our mission. Organizations hosting benefit events allow us the time needed for helping women and children.
Are you a member of an organization wanting to give
back? Consider hosting a benefit for CRITI. This page
offers some examples of groups already doing it for
us!
Above: Hope Alexander and Ann Law
hosted the Vagina Monologues for
Chattanooga Room in the Inn. They
raised $3,000!
Right: Scenic City Cruizers Car Club
hosts an annual Car Show that benefits
CRITI. In 2013 they raised over $5,000!
Right: Every February the
Chattanooga Track Club
hosts the Scenic City HalfMarathon and 5K Charity
Challenge to benefit several local charities. Runners
can raise money for their
charity of choice. Joe Duman (with Victoria Galen)
raised the most for CRITI,
$850!
Above: A tradition now, Worley Parsons Engineering firm hosts its
Annual Tournament 4 Care Golf Tournament (T4C). Every year it has
been a great day on the links at Black Creek. For 2013, these hard workers raised $10,000 for CRITI. 2014’s T4C will be on October 13!
US Postage
PAID
Permit #383
Chattanooga TN
PO Box 3564
230 N. Highland Park Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
phone
423 624 6144
fax
423 624 6061
email
info@chattanoogaroomintheinn.com
Changing
the LIVES of
homeless
WOMEN & CHILDREN
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CHATTANOOGA ROOM IN THE INN
Board of Directors
2014 Board Members
Board of Directors
staff & board
Administrative Staff
2014 Board Members
Shift Managers
Administrative Staff
Shift Managers
2014 Executive Committee Sandra Affare
Deborah Barnes
Janel Burnett, Child Advocate
2014 Executive
Committee
Deborah Barnes
Sandra
Affare
Burnett,
Child
Advocate
Bobbie
Davis
Sharon Staff
Collins, Janel
Coordinator
ofShift
2013Karen
Board Austin
Members
Board of Directors
Administrative
Managers
Chris Varner, Chair
Sharon Collins, Coordinator
of Bobbie Davis
Erica Edwards
Sandy Banks Karen Austin
Volunteers
Chris
Varner,
Chair
Amy
Vice
Chair Karen
Austin Boyd Sandy
2013Waters,
Executive
Committee
Sharon
Collins,
Volunteer
Coordinator
Barnes
Dominique
EllisonErica Edwards
Banks
Amber
Erin Creal,
Executive
Director Deborah
Volunteers
Davidson
Janel Corbett, Child Advocate
Bobbie Davis
Lizz Savard,Amy
Chair-Elect
Waters,Maryann
Vice
Chair
Kathy
Herston Dominique Ellison
Elizabeth
Elliott
Casey
Kendall,
Case
Manager
Erin Creal, Executive
Director
Vanessa McNeil Guin Amber
ErinBoyd
Creal, Executive Director
Erica Edwards
Dan Cothron, President
Kathy Sanders,
Treasurer
LizzPresident
Savard, Chair-Elect
Agnes
Lucas
Jody Amy
JacksonFord
Victoria
Development
Casey Kendall,
CaseGalen,
Manager
Lucas
Amy Waters, Vice
Kathy Herston
Elizabeth
Elliott
Casey Kendall,Agnes
Case
Manager
Sandra
Feagans,
Denise
Rushing
Galen, Development Coordinator
Erica Erica
Mapp Mapp
Don Musick,
President-Elect
KathySecretary
Sanders,
Treasurer
David
HudsonAmy Victoria
Coordinator
Agnes Lucas
Ford
Victoria Galen,
Development
Matthew Salada
Jessica Hooker, Program Coach
Vanessa
Reid
Maryann
Davidson,
Jon Paul Davis,
Treasurer At
Vanessa
Reid
Reinza
Woods
Jessica
Hooker, Program
Coach
Sandra Feagans,
Secretary
Kathy
Sanders Jackson
Gail
Peterson,
Administrative
Assistant
Crystal
Speed
Erica Mapp
David
Hudson
C.J.
Jackson,
Secretary
Coordinator
Large
Gail Peterson, Admin. Assistant
Lizz Amanda
SavardAt Jelks
Maryann Davidson,
www.chattanoogaroomintheinn.com
Vanessa Reid
Reinza Jackson Woods Jessica Hooker, Program Coach
Jody Jackson, At Large Jere Young
Large
CRITI’S
CALENDAR
Amanda Jelks
Gail Peterson,
Admin.
Assistant OF EVENTS
CRITI’S CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Jody Jackson, At Large
Save these
dates for our upcoming
fun-draisers…
Save these datesCRITI’S
for our upcoming
FUN-draisers…
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance,
 May 3rd, Tell March
me something
3:30—8 pm, in the Republic
16th,
ElksDerby!
Lodge
Save these
dates
for
our#91
upcoming FUN-draisers…
Parking lot next
to
Bluewater
Grille.
Best
Hat4th,
Contest
Tell me something Derby!
- May
2013and more!
3:30—8
p.m.
Republic
Parking
lot
between
 May 3rd, Tell me something Derby! 3:30—8 pm, in the Republic
 October 13, Worley Parson’s 7th Annual Tournament 4 Care, Black
Bluewater Grille and Sports Barn. $25 each,
Parking lot next to Bluewater Grille. Best Hat Contest and more!
Creek Golf Club.
$45 per couple. $30 each at the door.
TBA—CRITI’s 25th Anniversary
 MainX24
October
13, Worley
Parson’s
7th Annual
Tournament
4 Care, Black
 December 6,
Event
hosted by
Chattanooga
Whiskey
to
Celebration
be
announced...stay
tuned
and
check
our
website!
Creek21,
Golf
Club. Creek Golf
for supporting
October
2013—Black
Course—Worley Parson’s 6th Annual Tournament-4-Care.
December
6, Todd
MainX24
Event
hosted by Chattanooga Whiskey to
Call
Dueker
at 423-7855430beforannounced...stay
team information.tuned
All proceeds
and check our website!
benefit Chattanooga Room in the Inn.