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Pittsburgh Regional Sacred Harp Singing

Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Saturday, March 24, 2018

The 9th annual Pittsburgh Regional All-Day Sacred Harp Singing was held at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Gerry Hoffman called the class to order at 10:00 a.m. leading 34b. The opening prayer was offered by Katie White.

Leaders: Katie White 171, 547; Penny Anderson 277, 276; Guy Bankes 442, 65; Jerusha Wheeler 28b, 107; Len Vanderjagt 38t, 569b; Susan Loucks 384, 52t; Brian Howe 39t, 183; Leon Pulsinelle 66, 33b; Will Reilly 235, 587 (CB).

RECESS

Katie White called the class together by leading 63. Leaders: Mitchell Stecker 148, 146; Pat Reilly and Will Reilly 503; Dave Witter 323b, 122; Nick Stocks 410t, 455; Susan Turnquist 81t, 163b; Joel Kennedy 47t, 531; Guy Bankes 486; Ben Grubb 114, 178; Lindsey Scherloum 112, 282; Lois Hurt 551, 532. Grace was offered before the noon meal by Katie White.

LUNCH

Leon Pulsinelle called the class back to order by leading 40. Leaders: Penny Anderson 182; Gerry Hoffman 42; Katie White 454; Guy Bankes 549; Jerusha Wheeler 212; Len Vanderjagt 38b; Susan Loucks 448t; Brian How 334; Leon Pulsinelle 330b; Will Reilly “Precious Memories” (arranged by W. Reilly); Mitchell Stecker 203; Dave Witter 191; Nick Stocks 159; Susan Turnquist 31t; Joel Kennedy 127; Ben Grubb 335; Lindsey Scherloum 318; Lois Hurt 200; Claire Steiner 472.

RECESS

Gerry Hoffman called the class together leading 48b. Leaders: Penny Anderson 299; Gerry Hoffman and Marita Straffin 54 (NbH); Katie White 117; Guy Bankes 327; Jerusha Wheeler 110; Brian How 86; Leon Pulsinelle 337; Will Reilly 68b; Mitchell Stecker 35; Dave Witter 515; Nick Stocks 344; Susan Turnquist 236; Joel Kennedy 84; Ben Grubb 312b; Lindsey Scherloum 47b; Lois Hurt 209; Claire Steiner 300; Susan Loucks 228.

In a business meeting, Gerry Hoffman announced that expenses had been met. Announcements were made. Penny Anderson reported that 76 songs had been sung.

Katie White offered the closing prayer, and Gerry Hoffman led 347 as the closing song.

Chairman—Gerry Hoffman; Secretary—Penny Anderson