Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 103rd annual session of the Labor Day singing was held on the first Monday in September at Shoal Creek Church in the Talladega National Forest, Cleburne County, Alabama. Cecil Roberts called the class to order leading 60. Robert Chambless offered the morning prayer. Cecil Roberts welcomed the singers and visitors to the singing and led 33b.

Leaders: Judy Chambless 82t, 29t; Glenda Collins 76b, 77t; David Brodeur 77b, 75; Bert Collins 35, 97; Shawn Taylor 326, 327; Samuel Williams 354t; Winfred Kerr 282, 225t; Bill DuPre 378b, 129; Karen Rollins 34b, 294; Robert Chambless 163b, 303.

In a short business meeting the following officers were elected: Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Vice Chairman—Judy Chambless; Secretary—Judy Chambless.

RECESS

Cecil Roberts brought the class back to order leading 48t. Leaders: Abigail Cannon 472, 47t; Daniel Williams 399t, 38b; Oscar McGuire 171, 155; Judy Mincey 34t, 497; Curtis Spivey 358; Barbara Brooks 410t, 119; Robert Chambless and his sister, Doris 72b, 84; Karen Rollins 87, 120 (in memory of Philip Denney); Cecil Roberts 399b, 229; Shawn Taylor 512, 122; Judy Chambless 454 (in honor of Jack Nelson); Daniel Williams 201, 74t; Bill DuPre 31t, 547.

LUNCH

David Brodeur brought the class back to order leading 76t. Leaders: Abigail Cannon 268, 430; Judy Mincey 434, 182; Samuel Williams 67, 30t; Oscar McGuire 503 (in memory of B.J. Harris), 515; Bert Collins 542, 339; David Brodeur 475 (in memory of B.M. Smith), 228; Glenda Collins 124, 101t; Barbara Brooks 72t, 235; Winfred Kerr 516, 517.

After announcements, Cecil Roberts led 138b as the closing song. Daniel Williams offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Vice Chairman—Judy Chambless; Secretary—Judy Chambless