Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 16th session of the FaSoLa All-Day Singing was held at St. Vincent of Lerin’s Orthodox Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Cindy Miserez called the class to order at 10:00 a.m. leading 421. Sharla Hulsey offered the invocation, and led 59 and 312b.

Leaders: Alice Love 46, 47t; Geoffrey LaForce 58, 282; Bruce Voyles 163b, 344; Jenny Solheim “Glede” (original composition by Jenny Solheim), 352; Kathy Wood 34b, 452.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Cindy Miserez; Vice Chairman—Alice Love; Treasurer—Sandra Squires; Secretary—Jim Wood.

RECESS

Jim Solheim brought the class together by leading 299 and 318. Leaders: Jenni Wallace 566, 472; Sharla Hulsey 40, 35; Geoffrey LaForce 235, 45t; Jenny Solheim 218, 112; Bruce Voyles 551, 523; Sue Pearson 350. Sharla Hulsey asked the blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

Cindy Miserez called the class to order leading 147t and 268. Leaders: Sue Pearson 474, 503; Jenni Wallace 535, 143; Jim Solheim “Euchordiem” (original composition by Jim Solheim), 192; Carol Gilbert 479, 186; Alice Love 86, 65; Geoffrey LaForce 146, 178.

RECESS

Cindy Miserez called the class to order leading 409 and 155. Sharla Hulsey offered a prayer for the sick and shut-ins and led 72b. Sharla Hulsey spoke in memory of the deceased and led 496.

Leaders: Kathy Wood 87; Sue Pearson 66, 475; Carol Gilbert 497; Jenni Wallace 288; Bruce Voyles 236; Jenny Solheim 444; Jim Solheim 542.

Jim Wood announced fifty-two songs were sung, and the class included three singers from Iowa, one singer from Kansas, one singer from South Dakota, and twenty-three singers from Nebraska. The collection was $246.00. Announcements were made.

Sharla Hulsey offered the closing prayer. Geoffrey LaForce led 267, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Cindy Miserez; Vice Chairman—Alice Love; Secretary—Jim Wood