Republican Party
    of Rhea County
  P.O. Box 1106
  1359 Railroad Street
  Dayton, TN 37321
  423.775.2118

March 18, 2005
Lincoln Day Dinner
Republicans came out in droves for the annual Lincoln Day Dinner held this year at the Dayton Armory. They enjoyed a wonderful meal, entertainment, excellent speakers, and the opportunity to meet many local, state and national officials. State Representative Bo Watson was emcee for the evening.
Chattanooga's Mayor, Bob Corker, was the keynote speaker, talking about his upcoming campaign for U.S. Senate. Congressman Zach Wamp also attended and spoke about some of the progress he and his colleagues are making in Congress. Families of the 278th and others that are currently deployed were recognized as well as the veterans who attended.
Other notable guests were Senator David Fowler, County Executive Billy Ray Patton, Register of Deeds Gladys Best, Road Supervisor Tommy Snyder, Rhea County Sheriff Mike Neal, County Clerk Linda Shaver, Assessor of Property Julene Purser, Judge James McKenzie, TNGOP Vice Chair Robin Smith, U.S. Senate candidate Van Hilleary and representatives from Senator Bill Frist's and Senator Lamar Alexander's office.
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Congressman Zach Wamp talking with Judy Richardson
Jill Watson and Kim Wamp
Rep. Bo Watson, Congressman Zach Wamp and Republican Party Chairman Elmer Hinds
Mayor Bob Corker and Senator David Fowler
County Executive Billy Ray Patton and Van Hilleary
Mayor Corker, Rep. Watson, Congressman Wamp, Kim Wamp and Linda Hinds
Emcee for the evening, Rep. Bo Watson
George Thacker playing Rocky Top on the Harmonica
Phyllis Thum, Chairwoman of the Rhea County Republican Women
Mayor Bob Corker
Mayor Bob Corker
Elmer Hinds shaking Mayor Bob Corker's hand after his speech
Rep. Watson and Elmer Hinds announcing silent auction winners
Congressman Zach Wamp
Congressman Zach Wamp
Congressman Zach Wamp
Congressman Zach Wamp
Rep. Watson and Mayor Corker listening to Congressman Wamp speak
Mayor Corker shaking hands
Congressman Wamp talking with Rep. Watson's sister, Melissa Pierce
Robin Smith, Vice Chair of the TNGOP and Republican Party Chairman Elmer Hinds
Mayor Corker talking with Bill Hollin
Senator David Fowler and TNGOP Vice Chair Robin Smith
Senator David Fowler and TNGOP Vice Chair Robin Smith
Mary Drinkard excited about dessert sales
People talking
Foy Watson, Mayor Bob Corker and Rep. Bo Watson
Mayor Bob Corker and Rep. Bo Watson
Foy Watson, Mayor Bob Corker and Rep. Bo Watson
Senator David Fowler, Rep. Bo Watson, Mayor Bob Corker and Businessman George Thacker
Mayor Bob Corker, Rep. Bo Watson, Senator David Fowler, and Businessman George Thacker
Rep. Watson helping put up tables
Rep. Watson helping put up tables
Bill Hilleary, Elmer Hinds and Road Supervisor Tommy Snyder
Republican Party Chairman Elmer Hinds, Road Supervisor Tommy Snyder and Rep. Bo Watson
Republican Party Chairman Elmer Hinds, Road Supervisor Tommy Snyder and Rep. Bo Watson