Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 146th session of the Chafin, Harbinson, and Hollis Memorial Sacred Harp singing was held on the third Sunday in July. The class was called to order by Brenda Chafin leading 30t and 32t. The opening prayer was offered by Ken Tate. Danny Creel led 102 and 187.

In a business session, the class decided to keep the same officers as follows: Chairman—Danny Creel; Secretary—Ann Jett. Nicholas Thompson was appointed to arrange.

Leaders: Nicholas Thompson 130, 419 (for Ozella Blackmon); Richard Mauldin 446, 378t; Glenn Keeton 504, 507; Rebecca Over 217 (for Ozella Blackmon), 422; Betty Baccus 436 (for Ozella Blackmon), 454 (for Willodean Barton); Earl Ballinger 80b, 78; Ken Tate 271t (for Velton Chafin), 271b; Yancey Jett 497, 440.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Danny Creel leading 283. Leaders: Larry Ballinger 207, 162; Ann Jett 141, 136; Chris Ballinger 477, 178; Stanley Smith 330t, 399b; Buell Cobb 138t, 312t; Tom Booth 34b, 49t; Lisa Geist 31t, 269; Tommie Spurlock 273, 430; Amber Davis 192 (for Ozella Blackmon), 212; Dick Nail 142, 383; Larry Chafin 63, 45t; Danny Creel 388 (by request); Nicholas Thompson 189; Earl Ballinger 389; Rebecca Over 418; Betty Baccus 166; Ken Tate 147t; Glenn Keeton 278t.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Danny Creel leading 512. Leaders: Amber Davis 204; Chris Ballinger 339; Brenda Chafin 168; Larry Ballinger 551; Richard Mauldin 411; Ann Jett 327; Tom Booth 565; Stanley Smith 117, 225t; Yancey Jett and Ann Jett 172; Lisa Geist and Nicholas Thompson 304; Larry Ballinger 151; Tommie Spurlock 268; Rebecca Over 369; Stanley Smith 457.

Announcements were made. The class sang 571 (CB) (by request). Earl Ballinger offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Danny Creel; Secretary—Ann Jett