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Raymond Hamrick Memorial Singing
(The Georgian Harmony)

Roberta Civic Center, Roberta, Georgia

Saturday, June 11, 2022

The 7th session of the Raymond Hamrick Memorial Singing (The Georgian Harmony) was held on Saturday before the second Sunday in June at the Roberta Civic Center. Oscar McGuire called the class to order leading 11 and 9. Wayne Watson offered the morning prayer. A short business session was held with the following elected as officers: Chairman—Oscar McGuire; Vice Chairman—Bill Dupre; Secretary—Helen Bryson.

Leaders: John Plunkett 152; Lisa Bennett 153; Helen Bryson 94; David Smead 95; Bert Collins 1; Glenda Collins 2; Mary Brownlee and Wayne Watson 33; Michael Spencer 15; Bill Dupre 187; Elder Chris Robinson 43; Martha Harrell 54; Rosemund Watson 25; Jerusha Wheeler 105; Ellen Fournier 14; Beverly Dayton 26.

RECESS

Oscar McGuire called the class to order leading 49.

On behalf of the Sacred Harp Publishing Company a citation was awarded posthumously to Harry Eskew recognizing his many contributions and unfailing support of the Sacred Harp tradition. John Plunkett listed the qualifications required for the citation and Mrs. Margaret Eskew, Harry’s wife, accepted the citation. John Plunkett then led 8 as one of Harry’s favorite songs.

Leaders: Lisa Bennett 198; Helen Bryson 108; David Smead 224 (for his recently deceased uncle); Bert Collins 119; Glenda Collins 225; Mary Brownlee and Wayne Watson 107; Stephen Hammock 22. John Plunkett offered the lunch blessing.

LUNCH

Bill Dupre called the class to order leading 182. Leaders: Michael Spencer 233; Bill Dupre 177; Elder Chris Robinson 110; Martha Harrell 109; Rosemund Watson 13; Jerusha Wheeler 228; Beth Hagues 87; Ellen Fournier 19; Beverly Dayton 35; John Plunkett 203; Lisa Bennett 249; Helen Bryson 50; David Smead 210; Bert Collins 202; Glenda Collins 29; David Smead 16 (for Mary Brownlee); Oscar McGuire and Stephen Hammock 116; Michael Spencer 208; Bill Dupre 176; Elder Chris Robinson 171; Ellen Fournier and Beverly Dayton 90; Beverly Dayton 148; Oscar McGuire and Beth Hagues 51. Announcements were made.

Oscar McGuire led 255 as the closing song. Elder Chris Robinson offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Oscar McGuire; Vice Chairman—Bill Dupre; Secretary—Helen Bryson