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PHOTOS and DETAILS ARE BELOW!
Jan 15, 2022 Host: Valaree & James Thornton Info: (912) 366-8711 Chapter Officer Elections Annual dues $20.00 are due! Mar 19, 2022 - Host: Loren & Betty Hendley Info: (229) 468-9532 May 21, 2022 - Host: Elza Fowler Info: (478) 922-2044 July 16, 2022 - Host: Bobby & Elaine Dorsey Info: (478) 957-5065 Sept 17, 2022 - Host: Cilicia & Mitchell Pair Info: (912) 539-4016 September 19th, 2022 IDYSD International Drive Your Studebaker Day September 23rd through 25th The Cade Museum on the 23rd 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 & Best Western Gateway Grand on 24th thru 25th 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606 Nov 12, 2022 - Host: Rudy & Teresa Smith Info: (912) 565-7374 Thank you for volunteering! |
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EVENT DETAILS AND PHOTOS BELOW!
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Jan 15, 2022 SKIPPERS' FISH CAMP Address: 85 Screven Street Darien, GA 31305 Phone: (912) 437-3474 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 
Five Studebakers, 29 President, 62 Lark, 53 Commander, 59 Silver Hawk & 36 Dictator
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Host: Valaree & James Thornton
Info: (912) 366-8711 Chapter Officer Elections and annual dues are due! Host Valaree & James Thornton; We missed you guys. Get well soon. Thanks for Hosting. 
Fourteen Members & One Guest.
We welcome Al Wessel of St. Simon's.
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The Lady’s enjoying the dock and sun
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Beware of Snakes
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Cilicia Pair, Ann Miller, Edie Thornton & Rebekah Burnette having fun
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Andria Brooks & George & Irene Gratton
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Mar 19, 2022
GOLDEN CORRALL BUFFET & GRILL Address: 190 Virginia Ave S, Tifton, GA 31794 Phone: (229) 382-4121 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 
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Host: Loren & Betty Hendley
Info: (229) 468-9532 Have you paid your dues, they are past due.
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Our March meeting in Tifton, Georgia had seventeen present, thirteen members and four guests.
Pictured below, Red 62 GT Hawk that battled the bad weather and made the trip. Way to go Loren Hendley.
All had a good time and a good meeting was accomplished.
Pictured below, Red 62 GT Hawk that battled the bad weather and made the trip. Way to go Loren Hendley.
All had a good time and a good meeting was accomplished.
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May 21, 2022
GEORGIA BOB'S BBQ Address: 120 Howland Ave Warner Robbins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 287-2108 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 
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Host: Elza Fowler Info: (478) 922-2044 |
A total of six cars and one truck made the May Meeting. Cars order from left to right in photo of all seven autos: 55 Pick-up Truck (Rick Hughes), 63 Gt Hawk (Loren & Betty Hendley), 60 Hawk (Elza Fowler), 53 Studebaker (Richard Miller), 59 Silver Hawk (Andria & Terry Brooks), 56 Power Hawk (Jack & Deloris Durden) and 53 Studebaker (Elza, Karen & Beth Fowler).
The meeting had a total of thirty-one people present. Twenty-four members, two quests (Levi Smith (with Mom & Dad Lisa & Trey Smith)) and Bill Startt North Ga. Chapter President. Before the meeting Bob & Glenda Haggard, Trey & Lisa Smith and Rick Hughes all joined our club.
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The Club presented Wayne Lee with a plaque in gratitude (photo to the left) for all the challenging work he and & Ann had given in the past twenty years. Thank you, Wayne & Ann, for all your arduous work with the club. To the right Eric Lee excepted the plaque on Ann's behalf. Thanks Eric for the great photos from the 58th Studebaker International Meet in South Bend, Indiana. Photos can be seen on the this website under EVENTS & OTHER EVENTS. |
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July 16, 2022 Lane Southern Orchards Address: 50 Lane Road Fort Valley, GA 31030 Phone: (478) 221-7358 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 
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Host: Bobby & Elaine Dorsey
Info: (478) 957-5065 |
Twenty-four members of the So. Ga. Studebaker Chapter meet at Lanes Southern Orchards for our July 16th, meeting.
Lanes Southern Orchards was a great location for our meeting, Thanks Bobby & Elaine for hosting. Members present included Richard & Ann Miller, Terry & Andria Brooks, Barnie O’Quinn, Jr., Trey & Lisa & Levi Smith, Rebecca Thornton, Russ Winge, Sonia Farr, Denise Poole. Others listed with their Cars. We had five Studebaker’s present at the meeting, and they were showstoppers. As Lanes Southern Orchards customers came to the store they would stop and admire the Studebaker's. Members that drove their Studebaker's are Loren Hendley - 63 GT Hawk, Bobby & Elaine Dorsey – 59 Lark, Neil & Edie Thornton – 62 Lark, Jack & Deloris Durden – 56 Hawk, Rick Hughes – 55 Pickup.
Lanes Southern Orchards was a great location for our meeting, Thanks Bobby & Elaine for hosting. Members present included Richard & Ann Miller, Terry & Andria Brooks, Barnie O’Quinn, Jr., Trey & Lisa & Levi Smith, Rebecca Thornton, Russ Winge, Sonia Farr, Denise Poole. Others listed with their Cars. We had five Studebaker’s present at the meeting, and they were showstoppers. As Lanes Southern Orchards customers came to the store they would stop and admire the Studebaker's. Members that drove their Studebaker's are Loren Hendley - 63 GT Hawk, Bobby & Elaine Dorsey – 59 Lark, Neil & Edie Thornton – 62 Lark, Jack & Deloris Durden – 56 Hawk, Rick Hughes – 55 Pickup.
Several other members drove their one of their other brands, Wayne Edwards – 65 Mustang, David Roberts – Gazelle & Bob & Glenda Haggard’s – Buick 1970 GSX Special. Once we lined the Studebaker's up in the front of the parking lot many of the customers came over to take photos and ask questions about the cars. It is great to share the cars history and talk about the Studebaker’s. You know the thing that everyone always says, “My dad or Grandfather had one just like this”. While many really can’t remember what their parents or grandparents had they still enjoy talking and remembering the memories they had in their Studebaker stories.
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INTERNATIONAL DRIVE YOUR STUDEBAKER DAY
September 10th, 2022
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Andria and I drove our 1959 Silver Hawk and Neil & Edie Thornton drove their 1960 Lark.
Andria and I left Richmond Hill, Georgia around 11:00 AM. Neil and Edie left Hazlehurst, Georgia around 10:00 AM and we met in Midway, Georgia. From Midway we drove down Highway 17, the Coastal Highway to Darien, Georgia to eat at Skippers Fish Camp. As we continued on our way down Highway 17, we took photos of the cars passing under the Oak Tree covered Highway in Eulonia, Georgia. Top left and second down on right. As we traveled down Highway 17, we stopped at the Smallest Church in America in Townsend Georgia. Photo to the left. We met a couple (Rev. Joel Terragnoli & his wife) there who has a relative that is restoring a Studebaker, so we talked for a while. Joel is a Retired Army Chaplain. They are in photo to the right between the 59 and 60 Studebaker’s. As we continued down Highway 17, we passed an old Piggly Wiggly Store in Townsend, Georgia so we took a couple of photos by their sign as seen to the left. After eating the girls visited the markets in Darien as they had a street market setup with many homemade goods by the locals. Of course, Andria purchased some nick knacks, two gourds mounted on a piece of wood that looks like two birds and Edie purchased some fancy soap. Andria and I drove the 59 Silver Hawk just over 110 miles round trip consuming 6.5 gallons of gas. That is 16.9 MPG not too bad for a 60+ year old car. Neil and Edie kept going south and ended up at the Brunswick Mall. Then drove the Golden Isles Parkway back to Hazlehurst, with the top down. Neil and Edie drove just over 210 miles round trip (estimated from Google Maps). Not sure how much gas their 1960 Lark consumed or what their MPG averaged, but Neil broke a motor mount along the drive. Our thoughts are it was a very nice day for a nice drive in our Studebakers this International Drive Your Studebaker Day. Others that drove their Studebakers include Tracey Culla in her 1964 Commander, John Covell in his 1955 President and Rick Hughes in his 1955 Pickup. We are waiting for photos from these folks. If you drove your Studebaker in International Drive Your Studebaker Day, please send in your drive experience and any photos that you may have taken or just a photo of your car so we ca include them in future Smoke Signals. ....................................................................................................... Col. Terry Brooks 
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Sept 17, 2022 Mocha on Main Address: 11 S. Tallahassee Street, St. 2 Hazlehurst, GA. 31539 Phone: (912) 307-5089 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 
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Host: Cilicia & Mitchell Pair
Info: (912) 539-4016 |
The cars driven are as follows left to right; Bob Haggard drove his 70 Nova, Neil & Edie Thornton drove their two Larks a 60 & 62, Terry & Andria Brooks drove their 62 GT Hawk. All cars photographed in front of the Hazlehurst mural above.
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There where sixteen members present with three Studebakers. Seated in left photo above starting with the gentlemen in the yellow shirt and going counterclockwise are James Thornton, Rebecca Burnette (standing), Neil Thornton, Bobby Dorsey, Peggy Williams (Elaine’s mother), Elaine Dorsey, Cilicia Pair (standing), Edie Thornton (standing), Teresa Smith, Rudy Smith, Andria Brooks, Terry Brooks, Barnie O’Quinn Jr, Bob Haggard, Mitchell Pair. Photo taken by Haleigh Pair.
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September 23rd through 25th
The Cade Museum on the 23rd 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 & Best Western Gateway Grand on 24th thru 25th 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606 |
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Hi All,
The North Central Florida Chapter will be joined by the Avanti Club of Florida in co-hosting the 2022 Southeast Zone Meet from September 23rd through 25th. We will be featuring the 1960’s era cars and will start off with a special event on Friday at The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, with a James Bond style Cocktail Party and Dinner. The Concours will be on Saturday at the Meet Hotel (Best Western Gateway Grand). A picnic lunch will be served on the grounds. The Banquet and Awards Ceremony will be held in the Ballroom. The rooms reserved for our Meet will be $99 per night (plus taxes and fees). The only cost to members will be the registration fee and the cost of the Banquet dinner. Hope to see you all in September!
Martha Cade
The North Central Florida Chapter will be joined by the Avanti Club of Florida in co-hosting the 2022 Southeast Zone Meet from September 23rd through 25th. We will be featuring the 1960’s era cars and will start off with a special event on Friday at The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, with a James Bond style Cocktail Party and Dinner. The Concours will be on Saturday at the Meet Hotel (Best Western Gateway Grand). A picnic lunch will be served on the grounds. The Banquet and Awards Ceremony will be held in the Ballroom. The rooms reserved for our Meet will be $99 per night (plus taxes and fees). The only cost to members will be the registration fee and the cost of the Banquet dinner. Hope to see you all in September!
Martha Cade
South Georgia Studebaker Chapter at the Southeast Zone Meet 2023
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I recently returned from a very enjoyable weekend in Florida and the Southeast Zone meet. The South Ga. Chapter was well represented with over 20 people associated with our chapter. I counted 8 with the Hendley clan, 4 Lees, 3 Fowler's, 3 Thornton's, and Karel Daniel with 2 guests, Her Daughter Darsey and Granddaughter Kenlie. It was great to see good friends so far from home.
The Friday night welcome party was a James Bond themed cocktail party, where guests were asked to dress the part. Most of the Ladies were dressed elegantly and well adorned with some excellent "Bond Girls" including our own Heather Culpepper. Most of the men looked like we were in uniform with the traditional black Tux and black bow tie. A couple had on white dinner jackets. An excellent meal was served. This event was at the Cade Museum and transportation to and from the Hotel was provided by Luxury Motor coaches. Saturday, I started the day by having breakfast with former chapter member Jeff Rice, then headed out to the regular clean and shine for the judging, browsing through the vendors, and catching up with old friends.
When the judges got to me, much to my surprise, one of the judges was my Grandson Matt Burnette. I reminded him of all the Happy Meals, I had bought him through the years. Judging was over and lunch was served under an air-conditioned tent. Edie and Rebecca came and made sure I was properly nourished. It's rough when you have 2 medical professionals who know my diet and there is cherry pie on the table.
More shopping at the vendor's tables then get ready for the awards banquet there were 3 vehicles from South Ga. and all of them received awards. Loren Hendley won 1st place in the GT Hawk class, Wayne Lee took top honors in the Truck division, and our little Lark Convertible placed 3rd in the Lark class.
Sunday, we loaded up for the trip home but detoured by Stephen Allen's LLC for coffee and donuts, also to view the Cade collection and do some more shopping. After spending much more money than I had intended too, we headed north and got home just in time for supper.
We had a great time; I just wish all of you could have been there to share it with us. I pray that everyone stays safe, healthy, warm, and dry through the coming storm season and hope to see you all in November in Lyons.
Deo Favente, Neil
The Friday night welcome party was a James Bond themed cocktail party, where guests were asked to dress the part. Most of the Ladies were dressed elegantly and well adorned with some excellent "Bond Girls" including our own Heather Culpepper. Most of the men looked like we were in uniform with the traditional black Tux and black bow tie. A couple had on white dinner jackets. An excellent meal was served. This event was at the Cade Museum and transportation to and from the Hotel was provided by Luxury Motor coaches. Saturday, I started the day by having breakfast with former chapter member Jeff Rice, then headed out to the regular clean and shine for the judging, browsing through the vendors, and catching up with old friends.
When the judges got to me, much to my surprise, one of the judges was my Grandson Matt Burnette. I reminded him of all the Happy Meals, I had bought him through the years. Judging was over and lunch was served under an air-conditioned tent. Edie and Rebecca came and made sure I was properly nourished. It's rough when you have 2 medical professionals who know my diet and there is cherry pie on the table.
More shopping at the vendor's tables then get ready for the awards banquet there were 3 vehicles from South Ga. and all of them received awards. Loren Hendley won 1st place in the GT Hawk class, Wayne Lee took top honors in the Truck division, and our little Lark Convertible placed 3rd in the Lark class.
Sunday, we loaded up for the trip home but detoured by Stephen Allen's LLC for coffee and donuts, also to view the Cade collection and do some more shopping. After spending much more money than I had intended too, we headed north and got home just in time for supper.
We had a great time; I just wish all of you could have been there to share it with us. I pray that everyone stays safe, healthy, warm, and dry through the coming storm season and hope to see you all in November in Lyons.
Deo Favente, Neil
Loren Hendley’s 63 GT Hawk won 1st in the Hawk Group
Loren asked to speak when they announced that he had won the award and the moderator agreed to Loren speaking. Loren took his grand daughter (Heather Culpepper) and great grand daughter (Hendley Culpepper) to the stage with him. Loren began his speech with a little history of his 63 GT Hawk, that he had the car for thirty-five years and completed a restoration on the car about twenty years ago. Loren then announced that he was gifting the car to Hendley, with Heather’s care until she reached the age of eighteen. (Photo below.) With that Loren stated three points to the group:
Way to go Loren! 
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Wayne & Ann Lee’s 48 Truck won 1st in the Truck Group
Good looking truck Wayne & Ann. 
Wayne & Ann also had Sweet Pea a 1941 Champion at the 2022 SDC International Meet receiving a 1st Place in DIVISION 9.
Bubba and Karan Fowler beside a great looking Avanti. while at the event
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Neil Thornton’s 60 Lark won 3rd in the Lark Group
Neil’s Nick name for this Lark is Butter Cup. The South Georgia Studebaker Chapter had a good showing at the event with three cars all taking awards and a group of twenty people all club members and associated. Congratulations to our winners. Some of Neil’s other cars Nick Names are Shadow (Black 57 Hawk), Sweet Magnolia (63 GT Hawk), Bonnie Blue (53 Champion), Fred (58 Truck). James, Neil’s son has a 51 Bullet Nose, Nick Named Ole Bullet. 
Three Generations of Studebaker Lovers.
Our President, Neil Thornton with daughter Rebecca Burnette and grandson Matthew (Matt) Burnette, with Matt’s 53 Starliner photo below.
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Nov 12, 2022
CHATTERS COUNTRY BUFFET Address: 674 NW Broad St Lyons, GA 30436 Phone: (912) 526-8040 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 
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Host: Rudy & Teresa Smith
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It was a great meeting with seven Studebaker's present. From left to right; Art Joly’s 62 Lark Regal, Loren Hendley’s 63 GT Hawk, Terry Brooks’ 62 GT Hawk, Richard Miller’s 53 Commander Mod, Neil Thornton’s 60 Lark Convertible, Mike Benson’s 55 Commander, and Rudy Smith’s 55 C-Cab pickup fresh from restoration.
There were twenty-six people present, twenty members, one new member “Logan Breedlove” and five guests.
Members present:
Neil & Edie Thornton (President), Rudy (Vice President) & Teresa Smith, Rebecca Burnette (Secretary), Terry (Treasurer, Editor, Website) & Andria Brooks, Loren (Chaplain) & Betty Hendley, Richard & Ann Miller, Graham & Mary Bird, Cilicia Pair, Art Joly & Lynn Shackelford, Mike Benson, George Gratton, James & Valaree Thornton.
New Member:
Logan Breedlove, friend of Neil Thornton.
Guests:
Friends of Rudy Smith, Ray Hamilton, Earl Burns, Jim Johnson and Rudy’s son, Thomas Smith and granddaughter, Raeann Smith.
Members present:
Neil & Edie Thornton (President), Rudy (Vice President) & Teresa Smith, Rebecca Burnette (Secretary), Terry (Treasurer, Editor, Website) & Andria Brooks, Loren (Chaplain) & Betty Hendley, Richard & Ann Miller, Graham & Mary Bird, Cilicia Pair, Art Joly & Lynn Shackelford, Mike Benson, George Gratton, James & Valaree Thornton.
New Member:
Logan Breedlove, friend of Neil Thornton.
Guests:
Friends of Rudy Smith, Ray Hamilton, Earl Burns, Jim Johnson and Rudy’s son, Thomas Smith and granddaughter, Raeann Smith.
Left: Mike Benson & Richard Miller on the drive to Lyon's for the meeting. Center: Rudy's Studebaker Parking Sign. Right: Terry & Andria Brooks following Mike Benson to Lyon's.meeting.
