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Calhoun County Convention

Near Vardaman, Mississippi

Saturday, August 10, 2024

The 146th annual session of the Calhoun County Sacred Harp Musical Association convened at Mount Herman Primitive Baptist Church near Vardaman, Mississippi. President Drew McGuire called the class to order leading 34b. Robert Earl Alexander offered the morning prayer.

Leaders: Drew McGuire 225t; Warren Steel 57, 224; Mike Hankins 59, 527; Sophia Gardner 565, 277; Chris Ballinger 146, 147t; Will Gatewood 438, 358; Anne Steel 47b, 480; Matthew Pryor 141, 341; Tom Booth 440, 441; Andy Davis 430, 436.

RECESS

Drew McGuire, Macy McGuire, and Audrey McGuire called the class together leading 213t. Leaders: Mark Davis 78, 519 (WB); Will McGuire 197, 367; Robert Earl Alexander 111t, 517 (WB); Linda Booth 273, 222; Henry McGuire 495 (WB), 511 (WB), 457 (for Fred Hawkins); Nicholas Thompson 192, 189; Larry Ballinger 217, 428; Arlon Gardner 278t, 475.

LUNCH

After a plentiful and delicious lunch, President Drew McGuire restored order and led 478t (WB). Leaders: Lisa Geist 492, 528; Regina Derstine 154, 102; Warren Steel 372 (WB); Mike Hankins 168; Chris Ballinger 512; Henry McGuire, Drew McGuire, and Will McGuire 492 (WB); Will Gatewood 530 (WB); Anne Steel 73t; Andy Davis 454; Mark Davis 211; Larry Ballinger 140; Linda Booth 523; Arlon Gardner 542; Regina Derstine 214; Nicholas Thompson 182; Drew McGuire 79, 236; Drew McGuire and Mark Davis 513.

In a business session, Drew McGuire was retained as President, and Warren Steel was appointed Secretary. The Executive Committee thanked the people of Mount Herman for their hospitality, and reported that the Association agreed to meet again at Mount Herman in 2025 on Saturday before the second Sunday in August with a start time of 10:00 a.m. It was announced that the State Convention would be the fourth Sunday in August and Saturday before at Antioch Church, Scott County. A singing will also be held at Taylor Methodist Church in Lafayette County on Saturday before the second Sunday in October. Following announcements, the day of singing was closed by Drew McGuire leading 46 as the closing song. Arlon Gardner dismissed the convention with prayer.

President—Drew McGuire; Secretary-Treasurer—Warren Steel