I would like to thank Sherry Jones at the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.

GymSouth is hosting its first Mardi Gras Invitational gymnastics meet Feb. 12 and 13. More than 200 athletes from 11 gyms across the state will compete.

With the possibility of more than 600 people visiting our city, I felt it necessary to promote Vicksburg. Sherry gave me visitors guides. She also was incredibly generous by providing me with Vicksburg-themed pens, notebooks, notepads, magnetic clips and other items to give to our judges and coaches. As if that was not enough, she provided me with Vicksburg bags and pamphlets that will be filled with coupons and information from area businesses.

We are looking forward to our first Mardi Gras Invitational, and we are sure it will become an annual event. Many thanks to Sherry and the VCVB.