Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 27th session of the Joe Beasley Memorial Sacred Harp Singing was held on the first Sunday in December. The class was called to order by Ricky Beasley leading 335 (in memory of John Beasley). Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer. Ricky then led 348b (in memory of his mother).

The class was organized by electing or appointing the following officers to serve: Chairman—Ricky Beasley; Vice Chairman—Marlin Beasley; Secretary and Arranging—Lisa Geist.

Leaders: Marlin Beasley 61, 39b (both in memory of Juanita Beasley); Betty Baccus 387, 166; Butch White 39t, 535; Louise Yeager 276, 112; Becky Briggs 108t, 318; Doug Cantrell 345b, 341.

RECESS

Ricky Beasley called the class back to order leading 30b. Leaders: Nicholas Thompson 80b (in memory of Earl Ballinger, 100, 544; Roma Rice 93, 321; Larry Ballinger 97 (in memory of Earl Ballinger), 133; Bunk Beasley 72b, 81t, 59; Margaret Keeton 402, 78; Lisa Geist 546, 391 (for Amber Davis). Butch White offered the blessing on the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Ricky Beasley leading 31b. Leaders: Marlin Beasley 31t; Betty Baccus 168 (in memory of her grandfather); Butch White 86; Louise Yeager 143; Becky Briggs 129; Doug Cantrell 354b; Roma Rice 452; Larry Ballinger 448b; Bunk Beasley 45t. Announcements were made.

Ricky Beasley led 101t as the closing song. Marlin Beasley offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Ricky Beasley; Vice Chairman—Marlin Beasley; Secretary—Lisa Geist