Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 1st Sacred Harp singing held at St. Joseph’s on the Mountain Episcopal Church, Mentone, Alabama, on Saturday before the third Sunday in May was called to order by Susan Cherones leading 59. The morning prayer was offered by Ed Thacker. Susan Cherones then welcomed everyone and led 63.

Leaders: Scott Ivey 82t, 33b; Robert Chambless 480, 84; Mako Cook 503, 515; Robert Walker 490; Cecil Roberts 76b; 135; Loretta Smith 37b; John Plunkett 160b, 74b; Claudene Townson 49b; David Ivey 131t, 48b.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Susan Cherones; Secretary/Arranging Officer—Cindy Tanner.

RECESS

Rodney Ivey brought the class back to order by leading 101t. Leaders: Tom George 83t, 164; Karen Rollins 406, 354t; Cheyenne Ivey 128, 166; Ricky Harcrow 29t, 36b; Jackie Tanner 89, 129; Amy Smith 75; Karen Ivey 217, 298; Eloise Wootten 299, 186; David Brodeur 441; Dennis George 127, 359.

RECESS

Tim Cook led 227 and 52b to bring the class back together. Leaders: Ann Jett 108b, 77t; Ed Thacker 213t, 532; B.M. Smith 72b, 475; Nate Green and Norma Green 317, 328; Judy Chambless 209, 347; Sierra Saylors 448t, 481; Margaret Thacker 48t, 569b; Marlon Wootten 99; Margie Smith 225t, 108t; Theresa Saylors 38b.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was brought to order by Cindy Tanner leading 358 (by request) and 208. Leaders: Tony Ivey 313t, 209; Daniel Bearden 169, 189; David Saylors 263, 268; Shane Wootten 329, 312t; Sandy Ivey 201, 378b; Rodney Ivey 59, 472; Judy Mincey 492, 474; Jake Wilson and Daniel Bearden 222; Scott Ivey 38b; Mako Cook and Tim Cook 66; Robert Chambless and Judy Chambless 501; Loretta Smith and Amy Smith 274t; David Ivey and Karen Ivey 505; Cecil Roberts 323t; David Brodeur 454; Robert Walker 145b.

Susan Cherones led 146 as the closing song. Tony Ivey dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Susan Cherones; Secretary—Cindy Tanner