Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The New York State Regional Singing was held at St. James Episcopal Church in Clinton, New York, on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February. The class was called to order by Barbara Swetman leading 34b. Pastor Brian McCaffrey offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Barbara Swetman 107; Margaret Bornick 45t, 63; Kathy Collett 299, 163b; Ron Bornick 228, 454; Ginny Huszagh 148, 40; Brian Collett 68b, 569b; Melody Johnson 295, 86; Dennis Leipold 84, 85.

RECESS

Margaret Bornick called the class back to order leading 77b. Leaders: Sue Hengelsberg 38t, 479; Mary Skidmore 95, 94; Barbara Swetman 340b (ShH), 146; Kathy Collett 39t, 122; Ginny Huszagh 344, 198; Dennis Leipold 142, 150; Melody Johnson 270, 499b; Sue Hengelsberg 294, 523; Mary Skidmore 400, 300. Brian McCaffrey offered a blessing, leading the class in the Doxology, before the noon meal.

LUNCH

Dennis Leipold called the class back to order leading 59. Leaders: Margaret Bornick 212, 334; Brian Collett 474, 532; Ginny Huszagh 56b, 276; Melody Johnson 315, 396; Lauren Keeley 178, 117; Sue Hengelsberg 335, 504; Walter Keeley 155, 171; Mary Skidmore 505, 282; Dennis Leipold 203, 189; Kathy Collett 472, 448t.

RECESS

Barbara Swetman called the class back to order leading 312b and 312t. Leaders: Brian Collett 273, 186; Margaret Bornick 566, 448b; Ginny Huszagh 66; Lauren Keeley 438; Melody Johnson 29 (KH); Sue Hengelsberg 361; Walter Keeley 217; Mary Skidmore 271t; Dennis Leipold 65; Kathy Collett 497; Brian Collett 503; Margaret Bornick 162.

Announcements were made. Barbara Swetman, Margaret Bornick, and Kathy Collett led 347 as the closing song. Brian McCaffrey offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairlady—Barbara Swetman; Secretary—Kathy Collett