Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 4th annual Indiana Cooper Book Singing was called to order by Brad Bahler and John Bahler leading 68b. David Bahler offered the opening prayer.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Brad Bahler; Vice Chairman—John Bahler; Secretary—Rob Bahler.

Leaders: Brad Bahler and John Bahler 575; Holly Hauck 87, 286t; Samuel Sommers 544, 486; David Bahler 38b, 559; Claudene Townson 540, 541; Karen Bahler 293b, 274t; Syble Adams 47b, 282; Jan May 511t, 505; Rob Bahler 68t, 77t.

RECESS

John Bahler called the class back to order leading 101t. Leaders: John Bahler 567; David Bahler 87, 398b; Ray Rechenberg and Syble Adams 430; Ray Rechenberg 138t; Karen Bahler 553, 155; John Hoerr 270, 163t; Ruth Dolby 38t, 63; Syble Adams 543, 421; Jim Helke 571, 229; Rod Helmuth 64, 507b; Evelyn Lamb 182, 477; Roger Crabtree 49b, 31t; Brad Bahler and John Bahler 574 (in memory of Bob Meek). David Bahler offered prayer for the noon meal.

LUNCH

Rob Bahler called the class back to order by leading 370. Leaders: Rob Bahler 30b; Samuel Sommers 350; Claudene Townson 463; Claudene Townson, Syble Adams, and Larry Wootten 376; Holly Hauck 337, 336t; Jan May 448, 46; John Hoerr 276, 300; Evelyn Lamb 140, 156; Jim Helke 199, 55; Ruth Dolby 146, 515.

RECESS

Brad Bahler led 478 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Susan Holsinger 573, 563; Roger Crabtree 392, 29t; Rod Helmuth and John Bahler 84; Ray Rechenberg 277, 47t; Ed Walton and Ray Rechenberg 488b, 112; Evelyn Lamb and Keith Wolf 483; Brian Newell 163b.

Following announcements, Brad Bahler and John Bahler led 95b as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Brother Dallas Meador.

Chairman—Brad Bahler; Vice Chairman—John Bahler; Secretary—Rob Bahler