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Pacific Northwest Sacred Harp Convention, Oregon Session (Abbreviated)

Grant Park Picnic Shelter, Portland, Oregon

Saturday, October 16, 2021

The abbreviated Oregon session of the 2021 Pacific Northwest Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at the picnic shelter located in Grant Park, Portland, Oregon, on Saturday before the third Sunday in October. Marie Brandis called the class to order leading 448b. Dorothy Mitchell offered the morning prayer.

Leaders: Nancy Novotny 56t; Emma Swartz 40; David Wright 228; Betsy Jeronen 105; Sumie Zook and Kate Fine 375; Cornelia Stanton 34b; Dorothy Mitchell 287; Doug Hill 176b; Chris Noren 142; Jennifer Jones 300; Linda Selph 172 (in memory of David Fetcho); Kate Fine 432; Thom Fahrbach 411; Rosie Sokolov 302; Mischa Skeeter 178; Evelyn Lamb and Betsy Jeronen 48t; Jon Rand 385t; Ruth Linehan 399b.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Nell Whitman leading 148. Leaders: Erik Schwab 183; Pat Coghlan 214 (in memory of David Fetcho); Sara Ng and Ian Suchon 128; Jane Cannon 151; Karen Willard 155; Kemp Peterson and Erik Schwab 138t; Maggie Zhou 37b; Rodman Campbell 312b; Dorothy Robinson 498; Bob Schinske 204; Ana Tighe 436; Ian Suchon 276; Ben Brown 268; Hannah Field 86; Marie Brandis 564; Sumie Zook 313b; David Wright 384; Nancy Novotny 453 (in memory of Rebecca Over). Dorothy Mitchell offered the noon prayer.

LUNCH

The class was called back to order by Marie Brandis leading 39t. Leaders: Emma Swartz 383; Anne Huckins 277; Jennifer Jones and Pat Coghlan 444; Kate Coxon 377; Linda Selph and Jennifer Jones 527; Doug Hill 402; Betsy Jeronen 534; Dorothy Mitchell 350; Thom Fahrbach 472; Rosie Sokolov and Kris Lang 542; Cornelia Stanton 454; Evelyn Lamb 266; Erik Schwab 373; Karen Willard 27 (in memory of Johnny Lee); Bob Schinske 456; Maggie Zhou 171; Ian Suchon 215.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Chris Noren leading 474. Leaders: Kate Fine 532; Pat Coghlan 272; Kate Coxon 422; Sara Ng and David Wright 162; Ben Brown 480; Jane Cannon 500; Ana Tighe 182; Dorothy Robinson 203; Mischa Skeeter 163b; Kemp Peterson and Ian Suchon 47b; Jon Rand 173; Ruth Linehan 485; Nell Whitman 122; Anne Huckins 217; Hannah Field 547; Rodman Campbell 278b; Evelyn Lamb 367.

A business meeting was held to hear committee reports. The Secretary reported fifty-three registered singers from five states, thirty-six leaders, and seventy-five songs sung. The Resolutions Committee offered thanks to all who contributed to a smooth-running convention, and resolved to convene again next year. Announcements were made.

Marie Brandis led 36b as the closing song. Dorothy Mitchell offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairperson—Marie Brandis; Secretary—Nancy Novotny