Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Rock Creek-Mountain Home (111th Session) and Ryan Creek Convention (134th session) was held at New Hope Church in Cullman County on Saturday before the third Sunday in August. Billy Williams brought the class to order leading 33b. Danny Creel offered the opening prayer.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Billy Williams; Vice Chairman—David Roberson; Secretary—Eldagene Roberson.

Leaders: Billy Williams 39b; Steve Cackley 32t, 550; Richard Schmeidler 66, 475; Stella Pratt 63, 155; Corene White 37b, 379; Sandie Scott 40, 147t; Brenda Peña 147b, 480; J.L. Hopper 71, 26.

RECESS

Danny Creel brought the class back to order leading 312b and 389. Leaders: Robert Walker 34b, 171; James White 178, 86; Glenda Hopper 225t, 343; Velton Chafin 177, 222; Gary Smith 347, 503; Emily Creel 30b, 426t; Margie Lee 72b, 354b; Sarah Smith 129, 108t; Geraldine Sharpton 421, 299; Charles McCravy 75, 100; Marilyn Burchett 108b, 64.

LUNCH

Charles McCravy brought the afternoon session to order leading 335. Leaders: Harrison Creel 111b, 123t; Betty Shaver 87, 172; Steve Cackley 52t; Richard Schmeidler 120; Stella Pratt and Betty Shaver 487; Corene White, Billy Williams, and Charles McCravy 97; Danny Creel and Betty Shaver 406 (for Reedie Evans Powell); Sandie Scott 77t; Brenda Peña 548; J.L. Hopper 432; Danny Creel 532; Robert Walker and Tommy Taylor 99; James White 28b; Glenda Hopper 276; Velton Chafin 98; Gary Smith 31t, 569b; Emily Creel 42; Margie Lee 445; Sarah Smith 274t; Geraldine Sharpton 84; Charles McCravy 369; Marilyn Burchett 85; Harrison Creel 317b; Betty Shaver 143, 192, 358; J.L. Hopper 412; Charles McCravy 383.

Billy Williams led 62 as the closing song. Harrison Creel offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Billy Williams; Vice Chairman—David Roberson; Secretary—Eldagene Roberson