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Jan 14th 2023
Carey Hillard’s 11111 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-3225 Host: Ann & Richard Miller (912) 661-0037 Mar 18th 2023 Hutto’s Bar-B-Que & Grill 943 Georgia Highway 32 East Ocilla, GA. 31774 (912) 468-9801 Host: Loren & Betty Hendley (229) 325-3353 DATE CHANGED May 13th 2023 Bubba's Bistro 3881 US Highway 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324-3365 (912) 756-3535 Host: Terry & Andria Brooks (912) 656-3581 Jul 15th 2023 SKIPPERS' FISH CAMP 85 Screven Street Darien, GA 31305 (912) 437-3474 Host: James & Valaree Thornton (912) 366-8711 Sep 9th 2023 International Drive Your Studebaker Day Drive to Hungry Hillbilly Grill & BBQ Jesup, GA Sep 16th 2023 Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Historical Museum Society 61 E Coffee Street Hazlehurst, GA 31539 (912) 551-9028 Host: Neil & Edie Thornton (912) 375-7986 Nov 11th 2023 GEORGIA BOB'S BBQ Address: 120 Howland Ave Warner Robbins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 287-2108 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Host: Rust Winge (478) 919-8144 |
2023 Meeting Locations pointed out below
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2023 EVENT PHOTOS & NOTES
There were 19 Members present with 6 new members (the Kelly & Saxon families), 3 guests and 7 Studebaker's.
Above photo left to right:
George Gratton’s 76 Avanti, Jason Saxon 53 Champion (Mod), Mike Benson’s 55 Commander, Terry Brooks’ 62 GT Hawk,
Richard Miller's 53 Commander (Mod), Andria Brooks’ 59 Silver Hawk, Art Joly’s 62 Lark.
George Gratton’s 76 Avanti, Jason Saxon 53 Champion (Mod), Mike Benson’s 55 Commander, Terry Brooks’ 62 GT Hawk,
Richard Miller's 53 Commander (Mod), Andria Brooks’ 59 Silver Hawk, Art Joly’s 62 Lark.
Members present were, Neil Thornton, Rebecca Burnette, Cilicia Pair, Terry & Andria Brooks, Art Joly, Lynn Shackelford, Richard & Ann Miller, Bill & Patti Van Alstyne, Michael Benson & Corrine Wooden, Al Wessel, Graham & Mary Bird, George Gratton, Bary O’Quinn, Rudy Smith.
New Members are: Dylan, Amy & Dwayne Kelly and Jason, Amanda & Brian Saxon.
Guests are: Malcolm Harrison, Sam Smith, Vince Pinault.
It was a good group with several new members.
Thanks Richard & Ann for Hosting!
New Members are: Dylan, Amy & Dwayne Kelly and Jason, Amanda & Brian Saxon.
Guests are: Malcolm Harrison, Sam Smith, Vince Pinault.
It was a good group with several new members.
Thanks Richard & Ann for Hosting!
Mar 18th 2023
Hutto’s Bar-B-Que & Grill 943 Georgia Highway 32 East Ocilla, GA. 31774 (912) 468-9801 Host: Loren & Betty Hendley (229) 325-3353 We had a good turnout for the March meeting and Loren's Birthday. Twenty-three people were present, sixteen club members, one guest of Rudy Smith, and six of Loren's family there for the meeting and to celebrate Loren's Birthday. Loren never said what his age was but it really doesn't matter, "you are only as old as you feel." We had cupcakes furnished by Heather and her family in lieu of cake. We had three Studebaker's present as seen in photos below. Henli Culpepper's Red 63 GT Hawk, driven by her mother Heather Culpepper as Henli is not old enough to drive just yet. Note the 63 GT Hawk was a gift to Henli from her great grandfather Loren. We also had Rick Hughes 1955 Studebaker Pickup and Neil and Edie's Pink 1962 Lark. |
Members present were, Neil & Edie Thornton, Rebekah Burnette, Loren & Betty Hendley, Col. Terry & Andria Brooks, Bill & Patti Van Alstyne, Rudy Smith, Elza Fowler, Heather, Jack & Henli Culpepper, Barney O'Quinn, and Rick Hughes.
Guest were Jim Johnson (friend of Rudy Smith), Rick & Brenda Fletcher, Marilyn Seagroves, Derrick, Breona & Faith Harper (family of Loren Hendley).
Guest were Jim Johnson (friend of Rudy Smith), Rick & Brenda Fletcher, Marilyn Seagroves, Derrick, Breona & Faith Harper (family of Loren Hendley).
We had six Studebaker's present. From left to right; George Gratton’s 76 Avanti, Richard Miller’s 53Commander Modified, Col. Brooks’ 62 GT Hawk, Andria Brooks’ 59 Silver Hawk, Neil Thornton’s 60 Lark & Joe Lake’s 55 Modified Commander.
We had twenty-two in attendance, twenty-one members, Neil & Edie Thornton, Col. Terry & Andria Brooks, Richard & Ann Miller, Bill & Patti Van Alstyne, Dylan, Amy & Dewayne Kelly, Graham & Mary Bird, Joe & Terri Lake, Mike & Isabel Nolte, Cilicia Pair, Barney O’Quinn, George & Irene Gratton and one guest, Carol Brink. Carol came to discuss her 1930 Commander that is for sale as seen on our Classified Page.
We had twenty-two in attendance, twenty-one members, Neil & Edie Thornton, Col. Terry & Andria Brooks, Richard & Ann Miller, Bill & Patti Van Alstyne, Dylan, Amy & Dewayne Kelly, Graham & Mary Bird, Joe & Terri Lake, Mike & Isabel Nolte, Cilicia Pair, Barney O’Quinn, George & Irene Gratton and one guest, Carol Brink. Carol came to discuss her 1930 Commander that is for sale as seen on our Classified Page.
Jul 15th 2023
SKIPPERS' FISH CAMP 85 Screven Street Darien, GA 31305 (912) 437-3474 Host: James & Valaree Thornton (912) 366-8711 |
We had twenty-six attending our Skipper’s Darien, Georgia event, there were twenty-four members and two guest in attendance. Beginning at the top left and going across the first row of photos: (New Members) Teri & Joe Lake, (New Members) Conrad & Michelle Monroe, Mike & Janet Aspinwall, Mary & Graham Bird, Rudy & Teresa Smith, (Guests of Rudy) Jim & Sandra Johnson. The second row of photos; James Thornton, Barney O’Quinn, Rebecca Burnette, Amy & Dylan & Dewayne Kelly, Ann & Richard Miller, Andria Brooks (Col. Brooks taking photo), Dewayne & Dylan & Amy Kelly with Jack standing with his back to camera.
The photo to the right is Valaree & James Thornton, Edie & Neil Thornton, Rebecca Burnette, Barney O’Quinn.
The photos below are the four-chapter cars that were present, from left: Conrad & Michelle Monroe’s 56 Dodge Wagon Modified, Richard & Ann Miller’s 55 Commander Modified, Neil & Edie Thornton’s 60 Lark Convertible, Col. Terry & Andria Brooks’ 62 GT Hawk. The below Photo to the right is, Richard & Ann Miller’s 55 Commander Modified, Conrad & Michelle Monroe’s 56 Dodge Wagon Modified, Col. Terry & Andria Brooks’ 62 GT Hawk on our drive from Savannah to Darien. |
See the Darien sign on the right stating “Darien 20 “Miles””. Nice job catching that, Joe. The driving photos were taken by Joe & Terri Lake.
Sep 9th 2023
International Drive Your Studebaker Day
Drive to Hungry Hillbilly's Grill & BBQ, Jesup, GA
IDYSD was a great sunny day for a drive in our Studebaker's.
We had twenty people present and six Studebaker's from Hazelhurst, Lyons, Bloomingdale, Savannah, and Richmond Hill, Georgia.
We meet at Hillbilly Grill & BBQ in Jesup, Georgia and it was great, a great place to visit, great food and great hospitality by the owner and his team. We plan on coming back soon. We eat Gator Tail, Frog Legs, Fried Fish, Hamburgers, and BBQ (Pulled & Sandwiches). All of the food was delicious!
If you did not make it don't worry, we will be going back for one of our chapter meetings in the near future.
International Drive Your Studebaker Day
Drive to Hungry Hillbilly's Grill & BBQ, Jesup, GA
IDYSD was a great sunny day for a drive in our Studebaker's.
We had twenty people present and six Studebaker's from Hazelhurst, Lyons, Bloomingdale, Savannah, and Richmond Hill, Georgia.
We meet at Hillbilly Grill & BBQ in Jesup, Georgia and it was great, a great place to visit, great food and great hospitality by the owner and his team. We plan on coming back soon. We eat Gator Tail, Frog Legs, Fried Fish, Hamburgers, and BBQ (Pulled & Sandwiches). All of the food was delicious!
If you did not make it don't worry, we will be going back for one of our chapter meetings in the near future.
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There were twenty-two members present at our September 16th, 2023 Chapter Meeting in Hazelhurst, Georgia. Members Present: Neil & Edie Thornton, Rudy Smith, Rebecca & Jack Burnette, Terry & Andria Brooks, Heather & Hendley Culpepper, Betty Hendley, Richard Miller, Rick Hughes, Bob Haggard, Michael Benson, Corinne Wooden, Conrad & Michelle Monroe, Joe & Terri Lake, Art Joly, Lynn Shackelford, Cilicia Pair, Barnie O’Quinn Jr. Quests of Rudy Smith; Jim Johnson, Eddie Lott, and Charles Waters.
The meal was Really Good BBQ with salads and desserts. All were great as you can tell by those happy faces in the photos below.
Our Host was Neil & Edie Thornton.
I would like to thank Joe & Terry Lake, Conrad & Michelle Monroe, Rebecca Burnette and Michael Benson and Corinne Wooden for taking the photos.
The meal was Really Good BBQ with salads and desserts. All were great as you can tell by those happy faces in the photos below.
Our Host was Neil & Edie Thornton.
I would like to thank Joe & Terry Lake, Conrad & Michelle Monroe, Rebecca Burnette and Michael Benson and Corinne Wooden for taking the photos.
Cars Present:
Car and owners in order left to right starting with first row:
Bob Haggard's 69 SS Nova, Rudy Smith's 55 C Cab Truck, Richard Miller's 53 Coupe, Terry Brooks' 62 GT Hawk, Conrad Monroe's 56 Dodge Modified, Neil Thornton's 60 Lark W/Surfboard, Rick Hughes' 55 Pickup, Art Joly's 62 Lark, Hendley Culpepper's 63 GT Hawk and Neil Thornton's 62 Lark.
Bob Haggard's 69 SS Nova, Rudy Smith's 55 C Cab Truck, Richard Miller's 53 Coupe, Terry Brooks' 62 GT Hawk, Conrad Monroe's 56 Dodge Modified, Neil Thornton's 60 Lark W/Surfboard, Rick Hughes' 55 Pickup, Art Joly's 62 Lark, Hendley Culpepper's 63 GT Hawk and Neil Thornton's 62 Lark.
Nov 11th 2023
GEORGIA BOB'S BBQ Address: 120 Howland Ave Warner Robbins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 287-2108 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Host: Rust Winge (478) 953-1261 It was a cool rainy day in Warner Robins, however twenty-one of our members made the trip with another five guests for a total of twenty-six present.
I express regret for not taking more photos, I was busy taking the minutes, however the following are the photos that I did take with a list of all members present. Jack Durden’s 56 Power Hawk is the only Studebaker that made the trip. Jack said hat it was less than ten miles from his house or he would have not driven the 55 Studebaker. To the right, four generations of the Lee’s, Wayne & Ann with son and grand-son-in-law, great granddaughter, and Chapter President Neil Thornton. |
Members present: Neil Thornton (Pres.) Terry (Treasurer) and Andria Brooks, (Host) Russ Winge, Barry Jones, Elza Fowler, Barnie O’Quinn JR., Rick Hughes, Wayne and Ann Lee, Eric and Lisa Lee, Bob Haggard, David Roberts, Peggy Roberts, Bobby and Elaine Dorsey, Jack and Deloris Durden.
New Members: Ken and Song Charpentier.
Guests: Holder Copeland, Lucy Copeland (the Great granddaughter of Wayne and Ann.) Debbie Driskell (with Barney), and Andrea Charpentier (with Ken and Song).
New Members: Ken and Song Charpentier.
Guests: Holder Copeland, Lucy Copeland (the Great granddaughter of Wayne and Ann.) Debbie Driskell (with Barney), and Andrea Charpentier (with Ken and Song).