Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The New York State Regional singing was held at St. James Episcopal Church in Clinton, New York, on February 24, 2007. The class was called to order by Margaret Bornick leading 31t. The opening prayer was offered by Dennis Leipold.

Leaders: Margaret Bornick 34t; Barbara Swetman 40, 312b; Katherine Collett 497, 315; Ron Bornick 276, 282; George Seiler 159, 155; Eileen Metzger 102, 270; Dennis Leipold 56b, 59; Thom Metzger 112, 213b; Bob Wheeler 171, 147t; Jerusha Wheeler 269, 551; Margaret Bornick 327, 334.

RECESS

The singing resumed with Dennis Leipold leading 145b. Leaders: Barbara Swetman 148, 455; Jim Ulrich 168, 474; Katherine Collett 47b, 86; George Seiler 268, 569t; Eileen Metzger 376, 179; Joanna Wheeler 504, 503; Dennis Leipold 217, 189; Thom Metzger 32b, 198; Cuba Ray 236, 569b; Ernest Blake 183, 178. George Seiler offered the blessing for the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Margaret Bornick leading 229. Leaders: Lucy Roberts 47t, 448t; Bob Wheeler 38b, 99; Jerusha Wheeler 107, 106; Margaret Bornick 146, 162; Barbara Swetman 448t, 383; Katherine Collett 245, 547; Jim Ulrich 191, 84; Ron Bornick 480, 454; George Seiler 347, 475.

RECESS

The class was brought to order by Jerusha Wheeler leading 63. Leaders: Eileen Metzger 332, 379; Dennis Leipold 45t, 49b; Thom Metzger 399t, 399b; Ernest Blake 382, 350; Cuba Ray 70b, 122; Lucy Roberts 495, 442; Bob Wheeler 142, 532; Jerusha Wheeler 81t, 85. Announcements of local singings and upcoming conventions were made.

RECESS

The singing resumed with Margaret Bornick leading 479. Leaders: George Seiler 68b; Eileen Metzger 101b; Dennis Leipold 101t; Thom Metzger 131t; Ernest Blake 163b; Cuba Ray 163t; Lucy Roberts 300; Bob Wheeler 147b; Jerusha Wheeler 299; Barbara Swetman 114; Katherine Collett 95; Ron Bornick 117.

Margaret Bornick led 209 as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Barbara Swetman, and the class was dismissed.

Chair—Margaret Bornick; Secretary—Barbara Swetman