Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual singing of the Moore, Graves, and Calvert Memorial was held at Addington Chapel in Cullman, Alabama, on Saturday before the third Sunday in June. Danny Creel called the class to order leading 30t. Richard Mauldin offered the morning prayer.

A business session was held with the current officers re-elected to serve: Chairman—Danny Creel; Vice Chairman—Harrison Creel; Secretary—Emily Creel; Arranging Committee—Billy Williams.

Danny Creel greeted everyone and led 89. Leaders: Mary Wright 35, 312t; Wilton Donaldson 229, 348b; Corene White 37b, 73t; John Hyde 313t, 566; Henry Guthery 456, 316; Charlotte McCarn 100, 143; Velton Chafin 209; Emily Creel 300, 216; Phillip Langley 142, 328; Larry Ballinger 224, 151.

RECESS

The class resumed singing with Danny Creel leading 63. Leaders: Leon Ballinger 99, 137; Lela Crowder 436, 440; Rachel Speer 441, 417; Wanda Capps 222; Amber Davis 542, 546; David Roberson 220, 274t; John Merritt 59, 347; Richard Mauldin, Dick Mauldin, and John Merritt 358; Richard Mauldin 43; Billy Williams 445.

RECESS

Harrison Creel called the class back to order leading 111b. Leaders: Pat Temple 232, 481; Cassie Allen 124 (in memory of Teddy Creel), 398; Cindy Tanner, Ann Jett, Wanda Capps, and Danny Creel 327, 269, 532; Elsie Moon 494, 447, 340; Willodean Barton 498; Travis Keeton 179.

LUNCH

Emily Creel called the class to order leading 77t. Leaders: Will Allred 87; Susan Allred 399b, 138b; Jennifer Allred 385b, 389; Marie Guthrie 434, 402; Glenn Keeton 163b, 178; Lisa Geist 171, 477; Brenda Merritt 192, 336; Rachel Allred 208, 182; Seth Allred 500, 565; Eldagene Roberson 332, 203; Caleb Allred 312b, 335; Harrison Creel 512; Billy Williams 28b.

After announcements were made, Danny Creel led 475 as the closing song. John Merritt offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Danny Creel; Vice Chairman—Harrison Creel; Secretary—Emily Creel.