THE SHOULDER
A Christian, Twelve Step Treatment Center

2008 FREEDOM   
LUNCHEON
AUGUST 7, 2008
Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel
Downtown Mobile

Celebrating 20 years
of freeing our
community
from addiction,
One life,
one family at a time
Near
capacity
crowd
filled
ballroom
Registration
was fast
and fun!
Architect Bruce Knodel
(right) explains plans for
new Shoulder building.
Among other functions,
The luncheon served as a
kick-off for the Capital
Campaign.
Brother Stanley Love (above left) blessed the meal,
and Executive Director Phillip Drane gave a brief
history, mission and future of The Shoulder.
Appreciation awards were
presented to:
The Crampton Trust,
and. . .
Bay Community Church.
Guest Speaker
Sue Bell Cobb,
Chief Justice of the
Alabama Supreme Court
Among those enjoying Justice
Cobb's speech were Alabama
Bar Association President Sam
Crosby (right), and  local judges .
Former Client Jimmy N.
gave his testimony as to the impact
The Shoulder had on his life.
His grandfather gave an impromptu
follow-up speech
that touched everyone.
Several people who attended won
fantastic door prizes from
Marriott's Grand Hotel, Steelwood
Resort, and Rousso's Restaurant.
THANKS to those donors.

Here, Board member Rita Byers
(left) announces the winners with
staff member Debbie Hanson.
Here, Director Phillip Drane was
surprised by a
standing ovation honoring
his 20 years of service
to The Shoulder.
Thanks to all of you who joined us
for this special event. Look at all the photos
below. See if you can find your table,
or if you know anyone.
Thanks to the following staff and
volunteers whose time and effort made
this banquet possible:

Clockwise from top left:
Rita Byers;
Donna Korbe;
Debbie Strahley,
Donna Gartman,
Mary Henderson,
Carmen Perkins, and
Debbie Hanson.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
All photos
courtesy of Dan Hanson
Thank you to those
who made this
luncheon possible:

Event Sponsors
1. Drane Insurance
2. Church of the Apostles
3. Riviera Utilities
4. Hackbarth Delivery Services
5. Donley Enterprises
7. Rita Byers, P.C.
8. Briskman and Binion, P.C.
9. Roy Family
10. Townsend Recovery
11. Regions Bank
12. Love Enterprises, Glass Works,
   and Cleaning Services
13. Dr. & Mrs. Robert Eubanks

Table Sponsors
1. Kris and Fred Hayek
2. Linda Fontenot
3. A Place Remembered
4. Baldwin Court Services
5. Church on the Eastern Shore
6. Anonymous
7. SSI Group (logo?)
8. Ross Hobbs
9. Baldwin County Judges
10. Glenn and Sally Boom-
11. Sam and Ann Crosby
12. Knodel Architects
13. Sue’s Greasy Spoon
14. Dr. and Mrs. Gene Brabston
15. Becky Patrick
16. Dumas & McPhail, LLC-
17. Olds Filtration Engineering
18. Walter D. Bryant III,
Commercial Marine
Insurance Brokers
19. Employee Liability
Management
20. Providence Hospital
21. Quincy Compressor
22. Joe Stuart
Also receiving awards,
but unable to attend were:

Ted Donley and Donley Enterprises
Walt and Judy Crimmins
Dr. Bob and Sue Eubanks