Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

Anitra Kaye opened the ninth annual Marilou and Don Jolly Memorial singing with 31t. Norma Ruptier offered the morning prayer. Anitra Kaye led 34b.

A business session was held with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: Chairlady—Susanna Ball; Vice Chairman—Paul Straley; Secretary—Anitra Kaye.

Leaders: Susanna Ball 31b, 34b; Carla Smith 35, 36b; Jane Campbell 209, 474; John Mortenson 66, 268; Margie Neal 58, 406; John Marr 72b, 319; Ron Huss 473, 510; Betty Marvin 460, 157; Jerry Schreiber 369, 532.

RECESS

Carroll Lunsford brought the class back to order with 426t. Leaders: David Olson 354b, 345b; Elizabeth Weiss 377; Marcia Tucker 203, 347; Mary Rose O’Leary 179, 106; Judy Getrich 86, 155; Karen Huss 454, 535; Charles Knecht 448t, 191; Larry Arnstein 228, 492; Duncan MacLeod 32t, 168.

RECESS

Betty Marvin brought the class back to order leading 120. Leaders: Linda Selph 49b, 270; Alexander Knecht 383, 428; Bruce Hayes 550, 91; Carroll Lunsford 176t, 499. A blessing on the noon meal was offered by Norma Ruptier.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Darlene Dalton leading 489. Leaders: Rick Russell 201, 412; Carolyn Deacy 456, 77t; Pat Keating 112, 242; Darlene Dalton 282, 309; Laura Russell 94, 538; Norma Ruptier 333, 480; Maria Knecht 96, 438; Norman Gholson 569b, 515.

RECESS

Jane Campbell brought the class back to order leading 335. Leaders: Mark Halverson 45t, 107; Carol Maas and Karen Hay 159; Jerry Schreiber 48b, 254; Linda Selph 74b; Marcia Tucker 143; Betty Marvin 172; Karen Huss 236; Norma Ruptier 27; Margie Neal 42; Mary Rose O’Leary 528; Darlene Dalton 163t.

Announcements were made. Susanna Ball led 62 as the closing song. Norma Ruptier offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairlady—Susanna Ball; Vice Chairman—Paul Straley; Secretary—Anitra Kaye.