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Dahlonega Shenandoah Harmony Singing

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Dahlonega, Georgia

Saturday, February 3, 2024

The first Dahlonega Shenandoah Harmony Singing was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in February. The class was called to order by Esther Morgan-Ellis leading 9t. The opening prayer was offered by Abigail Cannon. All song selections are from The Shenandoah Harmony.

Leaders: Esther Morgan-Ellis 260t; Abigail Cannon 13b, 140t; Nicholas Thompson 242, 403; Andy Ditzler 279, 195; Tim Gregg 17, 420t; Jim Neal 64, 4t; Lisa Bennett 15, 30; Alissa Eiesland 171, 104b; Chris Willhelm 235, 270.

RECESS

Esther Morgan-Ellis led 79 to bring the class together. Leaders: David Smead 424b, 140b; Tim Morton 180, 254; David Brodeur 114; Mary Baumeister 124; Gail Doss 31, 335; Nicholas Thompson 226; Esther Morgan-Ellis 260b (for Don Bowen); Andy Ditzler 278 (in memory of Dan Brittain); Tim Gregg 266; Jim Neal 57; Lisa Bennett 14. Jim Neal asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Esther Morgan-Ellis leading 162. Leaders: Shawn Taylor 368, 265; Dave Farmer 177, 183; Tim Morton 218t, 128; Tim Gregg 287, 446t; David Smead 420b; Judy Mincey 348t; Chris Wilhelm 370 (in memory of Dan Brittain); Mary Baumeister 240; Alissa Eiesland 404t; Lisa Bennett 340b; Andy Ditzler 290; Jim Neal 129b; David Brodeur 431.

A business session was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Esther Morgan Ellis; Secretary—Nicholas Thompson. It was decided to make this singing an annual event occurring on Saturday before the first Sunday in February each year.

RECESS

Leaders: Esther Morgan-Ellis 305; Shawn Taylor 53; Dave Farmer 5b, 4b; David Smead 236b (in memory of Dan Brittain); Mary Baumeister 144; Alissa Eiesland 22b; Esther Morgan-Ellis 200; Nicholas Thompson 87; Judy Mincey 282, 382 (in memory of Lee Rogers); Andy Ditzler 258; Tim Morton 145; Nicholas Thompson 424t, 109. Announcements were made.

Esther Morgan-Ellis led 179 as the closing song. Jim Neal offered the closing prayer.

Chairperson—Esther Morgan Ellis; Secretary—Nicholas Thompson