Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Mulberry River Sacred Harp singing convention was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in September. Danny Creel brought the class to order by leading 30t. The opening prayer was offered by Jim Aaron. Danny Creel led 32t.

In a business meeting, the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Danny Creel; Vice Chairman—Ken Tate; Secretary—Ann Jett; Arranging—Cindy Tanner. The business meeting was closed.

Leaders: Ken Tate 129, 119; Tom Booth 425, 204; Jim Aaron 47b; Wanda Capps 299, 297; Linda Booth 481, 361; Glenn Keeton 358, 278t.

RECESS

Danny Creel brought the class together leading 217 and 215. Leaders: Louise Yeager 34b, 36b; Mary Huffman 228, 499; Bea Aaron 64, 100; April Watkins 45t, 209; Ann Jett 136, 172; Elene Stovall 352 (in memory of Joan Aldridge), 316.

RECESS

The class was brought back to order by Ken Tate leading 289. Leaders: Lisa Geist 572, 517; Nicholas Thompson 500 (for Judy Caudle), 336; Brenda Chafin 142, 377; Larry Ballinger 97 (for Earl Ballinger), 88t; Ainslie Allen 475 (in memory of Flarce Creel); Sam Wright 29b, 560.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Ken Tate leading 535. Leaders: Cindy Tanner 327, 269; Cassie Allen 272, 328; Glenn Keeton 273; Elene Stovall 200; April Watkins 196; Ainslie Allen 112; Lisa Geist 428; Tom Booth 229; Bea Aaron 456; Nicholas Thompson 216; Larry Ballinger 234; Brenda Chafin 349; Sam Wright 491; Cassie Allen 371; Larry Ballinger 109 (by request); Danny Creel 448t (by request). Announcements were made.

Danny Creel led 111b as the closing song, and then dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Danny Creel; Vice Chairman—Ken Tate; Secretary—Ann Jett