General Membership Meeting 

at the Dolphin Cove Restaurant

The March General Membership meeting was held at the Dolphin Cove Restaurant, Hayes, VA, on March 13, 2004.    Approximately 55 members and guests chose from the menu, or a tasty buffet line set up in the meeting room.

President Tarr welcomed all, especially our guests. He introduced our guest speaker and head table guests, Mr. Joe Crews and his wife Leslie, Mr. Crew’s cousin Rick Crews and his wife Cristie, and Dan and Jean Marshall (Cristie’s Mom & Dad). Other welcomed guests included Bill Clarke’s special friend Gloria Bruce, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Carmine, and Past President Don Baker’s son Craig and his fiancé Julie Andrews.

The buffet line. Just what we like to do at these meetings - eat !

 

Howard & Mable Hodnett proudly accepted their pewter bowl in recognition of the Bob Baucom "Distinguished Member" award for 2002.Howard & Mable Hodnett proudly accepted their pewter bowl in recognition of the Bob Baucom "Distinguished Member" award for 2002.

                  

 

 

 
 

  

 

Peggy Shepard, out and about and looking great after a long recovery from knee surgery!  

 

  

   

  

Wayne Messick ordering up a refreshment. "Garson.. Another couple of beers here, please !"

Root beer, of course!

 

 

 

 

 
Also attending the meeting were (l to r), Mr. Daniel Marshall, Mrs. Jean Marshall, and Rick Crews, long-time HVPR friend & supporter, an Auto Tidings advertiser, and owner of Rick’s Upholstery in Hayes, VA

Our guest speaker, Mr. Joe Crews (r), kept us spellbound with his fascinating talk and heartwarming stories of the Civil War. Joe brought many (below) items he’s found over the years using his metal detector. Some were recovered from the Tarr’s yard on Artillery Road in January. Joe, you’re always welcomed back, but next time, bring your ‘66 Corvette !      

     

 

Mr. Joe Crews, is a noted Civil War historian, electronic archeologist, antique car collector, and a "born-‘n-bred" good ‘ol southern boy!   Mr. Crews fascinated our members as he showed us his extensive collection of Civil War relics, and told stories about soldiers and their experiences in battle. Buttons and buckles, and other rare and interesting items, were passed around the room, several of which he found in Pres. Tarr’s yard. He was an excellent speaker, and members were delighted to get such a unique education and perspective on the Civil War.