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Plymouth Singing

East Sandwich Friend’s Meetinghouse, East Sandwich, Massachusetts

Saturday, February 7, 2009

The singing was opened by Justin Levi leading 176b. The opening prayer was offered by Chuck Miccichi.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Justin Levi; Vice Chairman—Shelley Otis; Secretary—Whitney Chapman.

Allison Schofield conducted a singing school focused on leading. Allison led 32t, 111b, and 400 as lessons.

RECESS

The class was called back together by Shelley Otis leading 284. Leaders: Whitney Chapman 476; Jesse Pearlman Karlsberg 134, 138t; Tom Padwa 523, 480; Joanna Lampert 101t, 230; Liz Cantrell 384, 318; Laura Borrelli 82t, 457; James Baumgartner 410t, 217; Robert Dove 473, 66; Joanne DeVoe 31t, 327; Lucy O’Leary 35. Grace was offered by Chuck Miccichi for the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Aldo Ceresa leading 114. Leaders: Bill Holt 274t, 430; Jennie Brown 37b, 220; Elizabeth Stoddard 216, 165; Allison Schofield 439, 269; Aldo Ceresa 478, 546; Mary Gowins 224, 328; Lauren Bock 270, 486; Kiri Miller 69t, 411; Joanne Fuller 39b, 129; Tom Liebert 159; Kelsey Sunderland 313t, 419; Robert Stoddard 349, 377; Lynne deBenedette 569b, 196; Bob Parr 201, 528; Celia Devine 362, 198.

RECESS

Justin Levi brought the class to order leading 278b. Leaders: Whitney Chapman 229, 38b; Shelley Otis 504, 245; Chuck Miccichi 503; John Travers 155; Aaron [NLN] 472, 186; Justin Levi 434, 442; Liz Cantrell and Lynne deBenedette 325; Allison Schofield and Mary Gowins 142; Joanna Lampert and Bill Holt 335; Jesse Pearlman Karlsberg and Aldo Ceresa 532; Joanne Fuller and Lauren Bock 192; Laura Borelli, Lucy O’Leary, Kelsey Sunderland, and Jennie Brown 454; Robert Stoddard and Elizabeth Stoddard 564; Robert Dove and Bob Parr 228.

A business session was held. The Secretary reported that 72 songs had been led by 30 leaders, and that expenses had been met. The business session was closed.

Justin Levi, Shelley Otis, and Whitney Chapman led 62 as the closing song. Chuck Miccichi offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Justin Levi; Vice Chairman—Shelley Otis; Secretary—Whitney Chapman