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New York State Regional Singing (Clinton)

St. James Episcopal Church, Clinton, New York

Saturday, February 25, 2006

The first New York State Regional Singing of 2006 was held at St. James Episcopal Church in Clinton, New York, on February 25. The class was called to order by Barbara Swetman leading 50b. The opening prayer was offered by Eileen Metzger.

The following people served as officers for the singing: Chairlady—Barbara Swetman; Arranging—Ronald Bornick; Recording Secretary—Katherine Collett and Nicola Collett.

Leaders: Barbara Swetman 40; Katherine Collett 155, 217; Eileen Metzger 38t, 39t; Ginny Huszagh 56b, 148; Mitzie Collins 59, 63; Brian Collett 189, 504; Emily Hurst 268, 84; Thom Metzger 76b, 70b; Nicola Collett 146, 347.

RECESS

The singing resumed with Ron Bornick leading 186 and 178. Leaders: Margaret Bornick 276, 192; Lucy Roberts 319, 290; Melody Johnson 315, 86; Barbara Swetman 203, 312b; Katherine Collett “Clinton” (her own composition); Eileen Metzger 383, 270; Ginny Huszagh 191, 163t; Mitzie Collins 106, 107; Emily Hurst 95, 267. Ginny Huszagh offered a blessing and the class was dismissed for lunch.

LUNCH

The singing resumed with Brian Collett leading 497 and 254. Leaders: Thom Metzger 294, 235; Margaret Bornick 448b, 236; Lucy Roberts 352, 501; Melody Johnson 475, 72b; Ron Bornick 82t, 334; Barbara Swetman 145b, 335; Katherine Collett 122, 299; Eileen Metzger 101b, 282; Ginny Huszagh 313b, 474; Mitzie Collins 277, 159; Emily Hurst 455, 47b.

RECESS

The singing resumed with Brian Collett leading 547 and 532. Leaders: Nicola Collett 31t, 245; Thom Metzger 73t, 259 (?); Lucy Roberts 442, 503; Melody Johnson 337, 209; Ron Bornick 228, 454; Barbara Swetman “Ten Thousand Charms”; Katherine Collett 485; Eileen Metzger 101t; Ginny Huszagh 300; Mitzie Collins 46; Emily Hurst Millbrook 45t; Brian Collett 234; Nicola Collett 273; Thom Metzger 350; Lucy Roberts 53; Melody Johnson 171; Ron Bornick 198.

Barbara Swetman led 62 as the closing song, offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairlady—Barbara Swetman; Secretaries—Katherine Collett and Nicola Collett.