Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 150th annual 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 46 and 34b. The opening prayer was offered by Butch White.

The class was organized by electing or appointing the following officers to serve: Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Ken Tate; Secretary—Ann Jett. Tom Booth was appointed to arrange.

Leaders: Ken Tate 48t, 47t; Tim Gregg 60, 49b; Marlin Beasley 434, 129; Tom George 437, 463; Loretta Whitman 343, 454; Tim Morton 61, 330b; Carol Crompton 106; Ann Jett 498, 546; David Jackson 225t, 235; Linda Booth 224, 166; Butch White 74b, 287.

RECESS

Ken Tate brought the class back together by leading 213t. Leaders: Blake Sisemore 101t, 411; Sarah George 100, 208; Danny Creel 405, 111b; Greg Allred 452, 36b; Lisa Geist 272; Jeff James 63, 31t; Cindy Tanner 297, 187; Nancy Phillips 496, 276; Chris Ballinger 339, 410t; Yancey Jett and Ann Jett 172, 440; Susan Allred 112, 384; Louise Yeager 426b, 56t.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Ken Tate leading 385t. Leaders: Larry Ballinger 170, 151; Glenn Keeton 385b, 349; Tim Gregg 375; Earl Ballinger 337, 319.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Ken Tate leading 155. Leaders: Marlin Beasley 270; Tom George 315, 472; Loretta Whitman 75; Tim Morton 76b; Carol Crompton 288; Ann Jett 269, 327; David Jackson 426t; Linda Booth 350; Butch White 278t; Blake Sisemore 186; Sarah George 143; Danny Creel 182; Greg Allred 72b; Jeff James 294; Cindy Tanner 358; Nancy Phillips 165; Danny Creel 342 (for Yancey Jett); Louise Yeager 313t; Glenn Keeton 163b; Cindy Tanner 192 (for Ozella Blackmon); Junior Poston 430, 432. Brenda Chafin expressed her thanks to all in attendance, and announcements were made.

Brenda Chafin and Ken Tate led 323t as the closing song. Butch White offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Ken Tate; Secretary—Ann Jett