Editor:

SEEDS’ third annual Mamma Mia Cook-off, held Nov. 10, was a great success thanks to many caring Daphne citizens. Nearly 500 guests enjoyed the fall fundraiser for our community’s education foundation that will benefit the five Daphne public schools and Christ the King Catholic School throughout the coming year.

Sincere appreciation is extended to our many Mamma Mia supporters including:

•Ray Moore and the staff of Hutchinson, Moore and Rauch Engineering for serving as site host again this year;

•State Rep. Randy Davis and the Jubilee Orchestra;

•Keith and Joy Rector of Uncorked Fine Wines;

•Stefano and Vitina Feo for their contribution of Italian desserts;

•Stanette Miller and Winston Street of Miller’s Grand Events;

•Mayor Fred Small and the City of Daphne’s Public Works and Recreation departments; and

•Tom Byrne and the staff of Riviera Utilities;

Thanks also to this year’s event sponsors:

•“Oro” (Gold level): ARK Builders; Compound Care Pharmacy; Daphne-Spanish Fort Rotary; State Rep. Randy Davis; Dr. Glenn H. Glass; the Kiwanis clubs of Daphne and Fairhope; Marriott’s Grand Hotel; Miller’s Grand Events; Robert Brothers Real Estate;

•Argento (Silver level): Allstate Insurance, Craig Smith; Baldwin County Medical Society; Buffalo-Rock Pepsi; Cornerstone Investment Management; Eastern Shore Medical Specialists; Eastern Shore Sertoma Club; Will Hughes Catering and Market; Hutchinson, Moore and Rauch Engineering; Jade Consulting LLC; McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic; Riviera Utilities; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; Tameron Honda; Thomas Hospital; and Uncorked Fine Wines;

•Bronzo (Bronze-level): Asphalt Services; Blackmon Insurance; Budweiser-Busch Distributing Company; Christ the King Catholic Church; Joe Cleveland Architects LLC; Lad Drago State Farm Insurance; The Frame Corner; Highland Animal Hospital; Moore & Wolfe Attorneys at Law; The Olive Garden; The Parlor; Regions Bank; Starbucks; Stone, Granade and Crosby; Technical Specialties; WHL Architecture; and Wood Specialties.

Thanks also to the 2007 Mamma Mia teams representing these organizations — Christ the King School faculty; Christ the King School PTO; DAFNE; Daphne East Elementary School PTA; Daphne Middle School faculty; Daphne Middle School PTSA; Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church; Daphne East Elementary faculty; Daphne High School faculty; the Feo family; W.J. Carroll Intermediate School; Olde Towne Daphne Association; Daphne Elementary School faculty; Church of the Apostles; Christ Presbyterian Church; Compound Care Plus Pharmacy; Mary Ann’s Deli; Riviera Utilities; Cornerstone Investment Management; Gleem Flooring Warehouse; McAleer’s Office Furniture and the Trione family.

Also, thanks to the following:

•Event judges — David Holloway, Press-Register food editor; Kinnon Phillips, Lagniappe cuisine editor; and Will Hughes of Will Hughes Catering and Market;

•The Daphne High School Girls Service Club, National Honor Society, and Key Club; the Bayside Boys Service Club; and other community volunteers; and

•Dedicated members of the 2007 Mamma Mia Planning Committee — Jan Finney, Carianne Toombs, Carolyn Burmeister, Ginger Miller, Kelly Hughes, Kathy Smith, Ashley Hammond, Susan Banks, Fran Doehring, Donna Cleveland, Claudia Trainer, Ruth Seawell, Denise D’Oliveira and Michele Rumpf.

Your commitment to SEEDS and the Daphne schools is helping to build another great fall tradition along the Eastern Shore.