Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 108th session of the Walker County Sacred Harp Convention was held on the Saturday before the third Sunday in July. The class was called to order by Brenda Chafin leading 31b. Butch White offered the opening prayer. Brenda then led 31t.

The following officers were elected: Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Arranging—Amber Davis; Secretary: Linda Booth.

Leaders: Glenn Keeton 64, 63; Mike Hankins 168, 527; Beth Branscome 65, 565; Butch White 313b, 547; Pam Kelly 500, 530; Earl Ballinger 204, 177; Janet Jones 32t, 68b; Tim Gregg 101t, 99; Linda Booth 222, 273; Philip Gilmore 33b, 73t.

RECESS

Scott Pierce, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, welcomed the class, and offered prayer. Leaders: Tom Booth 40, 480; Julia Poston 145b, 166; Tim Morton 37b, 511; Louise Yeager 276, 56t; Larry Brasher 551, 528; Junior Poston 111b, 295. Lisa Geist gave a brief talk, outlining seven reasons why singing is important. She then led 472.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Glenn Keeton leading 282. Leaders: Nicholas Thompson 203, 436; Carol Crompton 282 (dedicated to the memory of Larry Gordon and Dr. Anthony Barrand, who brought Sacred Harp to Vermont); Amber Davis 391, 192 (for Ozella Blackmon); Mike Hankins 143; Beth Branscome 426t; Butch White 448t; Pam Kelly 171; Earl Ballinger 176t; Tim Gregg and Logan Costello 371; Linda Booth 137; Philip Gilmore 75 (in memory of his father); Tom Booth 340; Julia Poston 275t; Tim Morton 344; Louise Yeager 72b; Larry Brasher 402; Junior Poston 235; Lisa Geist 228; Nicholas Thompson 463; Carol Crompton 352, 47b; Glenn Keeton and Lisa Geist “Ashley” and “Joshua”; Amber Davis 373 (for her mother).

Glenn Keeton and Brenda Chafin led 267. Butch White offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Secretary—Linda Booth