Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings
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Cincinnati New Year’s Day Singing
Walnut Hills Christian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
Thursday, January 1, 2009
The 18th annual Cincinnati New Year’s Day Singing was held at Walnut Hills Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and began with Rich Overturf leading 34b.
The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Rich Overturf, Secretary—Judy Schuetz; Arranging Committee—John Bealle.
Leaders: Sheryl Pockrose 270; John Bealle 32t; Eloise Clark 27; Judy Schuetz 503; Wayne Dell 66; William Shetter 59; Randy Webber “Emmanuel”; Michael Domino 173; Joan Redd 385b; Anne Missavage 454; Bob Meek 511t (CB); Debbie Hall 273; Ruth Dolby 128; Bob French 313b; Richard Palmer 236; Henry Schuman 318; Rebecca Eldridge 36t.
RECESS
Rich Overturf called the class back together leading 479. Leaders: Carol Medlicott 421; Karen Arnett 40; James Eldridge 186; Jim Coppock 71; Katherine Eldridge 117; Mary Brinkman 47b; Adrian Eldridge 96 (CB); Virginia Eldridge 29t; Eloise Clark 162; Anne Missavage 203; Henry Schuman 571 (CB); Richard Palmer 49t; Bob Meek 393t (CB); William Shetter 463 (CB); Randy Webber “Watauga”; Debbie Hall 192; Rebecca Eldridge 215; Paul Sorenson 176b. Bob Meek offered the blessing for the noon meal.
LUNCH
Rich Overturf called the class back together leading 312b. Leaders: Sheryl Pockrose 180 (CB); Shirley McKee 573 (CB); Sarah Scherer and Dave Carlotta 159; Steve Angell 112; Daniel Coppock 146; Adrian Eldridge 89; Mary Brinkman 178; Wayne Dell 572 (CB); Virginia Eldridge 278t; Bob French 496; Ruth Dolby 505 (CB); Eric Conrad 300; James Eldridge 134; Jim Coppock 273; Karen Arnett 551; Katherine Eldridge 335.
RECESS
Rich Overturf called the class back together leading 49b; Leaders: Eric Conrad 140 (CB); Carol Medlicott 142; Mike Russell 38t; Daniel Coppock 344; Laura Russell 107; Leslie Scott 504; Anne Gilliland 143; Sarah Scherer and Dave Carlotta 155; Judy Schuetz 200; Joan Redd 114; Michael Domino 172; Allen DuBose 488b (CB); Eric Conrad 378b; Leslie Scott 481; Cecilia Kramer 268; Allen DuBose 451; Laura Russell 48b; Linda Coppock 532.
Rich Overturf led 347 as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered, and the class was dismissed.
Chairman—Rich Overturf, Secretary—Judy Schuetz