Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 2nd annual Quilcene All-Day Singing was held on Saturday before the fifth Sunday in June. Carrie Walker called the class to order leading 82t. Bob Schinske gave the opening prayer.

The following officers were elected to serve: Chairman—Carrie Walker; Treasurer—Nicole Scott; Secretary—Peter Schinske; Arranging Committee—Emma Swartz and Nicole Scott; Chaplain—Bob Schinske.

Leaders: Peter Schinske 48t; Nicole Scott 36b; Peter Abrahamsen 335; Kristofer Ilex 101t; Destiny Woods 503; Emma Swartz 99; Paul Chamberlain 430; Tamara Wallace 31t; Anne Huckins 318; Bob Schinske 277; Betsy Jeronen 573; Kim Lusk 89; Steve Cackley 88b; Dana Steege-Jackson 276; Erik Schwab 192; Jennifer Jones 527; Rosie Sokolov 33b.

RECESS

Josh Nestor and Nicole Scott called the class back to order leading 47t. Leaders: Nancy Novotny 189; Marla Elliott 547; Pat Coghlan 299; Mischa Skeeter 155; Kate Fortin 208; Wren Hyde 203; Jamie Dawson 569b; Dorothy Mitchell 475; Susan Helf 312b; Dave Barber 64; Kate Fine 532; McKenna Mullis 353; Thom Fahrbach 29b; Stephanie Fida 60; Leland Ross and Peter Schinske 338; Jeff McLeod 317.

RECESS

Steve Cackley and Jennifer Jones called the class back to order leading 105. Leaders: Jenna Tompkins 474; David Schmitt 123t; Ian Suchon 166; Eleanor 159; Kevin Barrans 30b; Rachel Van Pelt and Julia Zaffarano 419.

A memorial lesson was conducted to remember Reed Schilbach. Erik Schwab led 297 and 61. Anne Huckins led “Sister’s Farewell”.

Leaders: Bob Schinske 492 (for Kelly Kennedy); Betsy Jeronen 499; Carrie Walker 480; Kim Lusk 384. Bob Schinske gave the noon blessing.

LUNCH

Peter Abrahamsen called the class back to order leading 68b. Leaders: Kristofer Ilex 97; Wren Hyde 287; Julia Zaffarano 500; Jeff McLeod 360; David Schmitt 455; McKenna Mullis 106; Nancy Novotny 300; Dave Barber 383; Destiny Woods 344; Deb Koch 313b; Kate Fine 112; Pat Coghlan 214; Stephanie Fida 399b; Nicole Scott 129; Jennifer Jones 377; Mullien H. 183.

RECESS

Destiny Woods called the class back to order leading 32t. Leaders: Thom Farbach 272; Susan Helf 34b; Dorothy Mitchell 270; Ian Suchon 182; Rosie Sokolov and Carrie Walker 73t; Steve Cackley 535; Kate Fortin 326; Peter Schinske 27; Jamie Dawson 385t; Kevin Barrans 329; Jenna Tompkins 209; Emma Swartz 217; Mischa Skeeter 324; Marla Elliott 66; Paul Chamberlain 538.

A business meeting was held to hear committee reports. The treasurer reported that expenses were met. The secretary reported that forty-four leaders representing five states led eighty-three songs. Jenna Tompkins thanked the officers and volunteers and resolved that the class meet again next year. The meeting was closed. Announcements were made.

Carrie Walker led 565 as the closing song. Bob Schinske offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairperson—Carrie Walker; Secretary—Peter Schinske