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Calhoun County Convention

Vardaman, Mississippi

Sat, Aug 9, ’25

The 147th 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 the song on page 32t. Arlon Gardner offered the morning prayer. Drew McGuire then led 147t. Lisa Geist and Nicholas Thompson served as the Arranging Committee.

Leaders: Warren Steel 208, 163t; Nicholas Thompson 436, 120; Molly Gatewood 70b, 323b; Jeff James 86, 480; Henry McGuire 414t (WB), 196 (WB); Sophia Gardner 267, 455; Mike Hankins 34b, 168; Richard Vinson 144, 163b; Doug Cantrell 517 (WB), [354b-1991-1991].

RECESS

Drew McGuire called the class together leading 296. Leaders: Chris Ballinger 146, 410t; Anne Steel 512, 503; Robert Earl Alexander 339, 53 (for Fred Hawkins); Darlene Reynolds 454, 490; Joe Vinson 71, 457; Will Gatewood 509 (WB), 512 (WB); Mark Tew 139, 30t; Curtis Gregory 288, 119.

LUNCH

After a plentiful and delicious lunch, President Drew McGuire restored order and led 131b. Leaders: Mark Davis 154b (WB), [220-1991-1991]; Danny Creel 383, 269; Regina Derstine 460, 547; Arlon Gardner 569b, 475; Chuck Howell 373, 440; Amber Davis 134, 391; Lisa Geist 472, 528; Matthew Pryor 341, 317; Mike Hankins 527; Nicholas Thompson 140; Molly and Will Gatewood 127; Drew McGuire 236.

In a business session, Drew McGuire was retained as President, and Warren Steel was appointed Secretary-Treasurer. 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 2026 on the 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 and Saturday before in August at Antioch Church, Scott County, Mississippi. A singing will also be held at Taylor Methodist Church in Lafayette County on Saturday before the second Sunday in October. Following announcements, Drew McGuire led 62 as the closing song. Arlon Gardner dismissed the convention with prayer.

President—Drew McGuire; Secretary-Treasurer—Warren Steel