Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Sanders Memorial Sacred Harp Singing was held on Saturday before the second Sunday in February. The class was called to order by Brenda Chafin leading 35. The opening prayer was offered by Butch White.

Leaders: Brenda Chafin 37b; Glenn Keeton 77t, 40; Ken Tate 411, 385t. In a business meeting, the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Secretary and Arranging—Nicholas Thompson.

Leaders: Danny Creel 384, 498; Roma Rice 66, 63; Butch White 278t, 448t; Nicholas Thompson 110 (in memory of J.H. Ballinger), 475 (in memory of Flarce Creel); Earl Ballinger 389, 299; Marlin Beasley 61 (in memory of Juanita Beasley), 137.

RECESS

Brenda Chafin led 76b to bring the class back together. Leaders: Larry Ballinger 98, 140 (for Henry Guthery); Ann Jett 141, 448b; Louise Yeager 503; Cindy Tanner 36b (for Caroline Wootten), 124; Lisa Geist 195 (for Ozella Blackmon), 527; Wanda Capps and Danny Creel 335, 89; Cassie Allen 517, 176b. Danny Creel asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Glenn Keeton leading 379. Leaders: Nicholas Thompson 271b; Lisa Geist 472 (for Betty Baccus); Butch White 547; Roma Rice 102; Ken Tate 354t; Glenn Keeton 365, 361; Earl Ballinger 177; Cindy Tanner 368, 220 (for Barrett Patton); Marlin Beasley 282; Danny Creel 283; Ann Jett 269; Larry Ballinger 477; Cassie Allen 410b. Announcements were made.

Brenda Chafin and Glenn Keeton led 267 as the closing song. Butch White offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Secretary—Nicholas Thompson