DAPHNE, Alabama - The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Exceptional Foundation with a ribbon cutting at 28788 N. Main Street in Daphne. Attending the event were (from left): Mark Hieronymus, Wilkins Miller Hieronymus; board member; Mayor Tim Kant, City of Fairhope; Reverend Thack Dyson, St Paul’s Episcopal Church & board member; Glenda Gravlee, board member; Teresa Kelly, M.D. & board member; Bob Callahan, chairman; Vicky Cook, art director; Ricky Trione, executive director; Coach Gene Stallings; Candice Davis, program director; Phil Cusa, board member; Darrelyn Bender, president/CEO, ESCOC; Mark Stejskal, chamber ambassador. The Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast, Inc. celebrated its grand opening at St. Paul’s Episcopal Life Center on November 8. The Foundation’s purpose is to provide exceptional social, recreational, and learning experiences to special needs people who have exited high school. The benefits to each individual are self–development, self–confidence, and self–respect which are valuable assets. For more information call 251-990-2271.