Congratulations to Emma Toland

who today rang her first quarter peal!

1320 Plain Bob Doubles, in 42 minutes

1. Emma Toland (first quarter)
2. Charley Heilker
3. Kathryn Tucker
4. Derek Wilsden
5. Catherine P. Brown (C)
6. Jay Williams
Rung in memory of Bill Estes (d. 4 May 2012), friend of -5- and friend
and co-worker of Chris Brown.

A memorial quarter peal was rung at St James on each of Sunday 9/11 and Monday 9/12, as follows:

Marietta, GA
St James' Church (5 cwt)
Sunday September 11, 2011
1260 Plain Bob Minor, in 38 mins.
1 Mary PLatt
2 Kathryn E Tucker
3 Charley Heilker
4 Jay Williams
5 Catherine P Brown
6 Derek J Wilsden (C)
Rung in memory of all who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01.

(That qp was rung following the morning service. Prior to the service the bells were rung, (half-muffled rounds on 8), by all of the regular Sunday ringers taking turns, including young ringers Will Eubanks and Kevin Kamperman, at the four airplane impact times and in the manner as described under 'Upcoming Events of Interest' in the right hand box.)

Marietta, Ga
St James' Church (5cwt)
Monday September 12, 2011
1260 Plain Bob Triples, in 42 mins.
1 Jay Williams
2 Kathryn E Tucker
3 Charley Heilker
4 Alice Gough Heilker
5 Derek J Wilsden
6 Lyn Barnett
7 Catherine P Brown (C)
8 Diana Witt
Rung in Memory of Sidney Lamar Camp, father of Tina Powell; died Friday, September 9, 2011, aged 92 years.
First inside triples, 4; first on eight bells, 8.

(Tina's husband, Alan, was a ringer at St James during the first several years of the bells existence. Tina's father was a supporter of the band, dropping by from time to time to watch.)

July Fourth QP at St James, Marietta

St James', Marietta GA on 4 July 2011 (in 39 minutes)
1260 PLAIN BOB DOUBLES
1. Diane K Campion
2. Mary Platt
3. Jay Williams
4. Derek J Wilsden (C)
5. Charley Heilker
6. Alice Heilker
In celebration of July 4th!
First inside: 3.

Two Quarter Peals at St James

St James', Marietta GA on 9 July 2011, in 42 minutes
1260 PLAIN BOB TRIPLES
1. Alice Heilker
2. Kathryn E Tucker (C)
3. Charley Heilker
4. Mary Platt
5. Catherine P Brown
6. Quilla Roth
7. Matthew C Brown
8. Jay Williams
Rung in celebration of the birthdays of Rahne Tannent, Bill Rush, and the conductor.

St James', Marietta GA, on 10 July 2011, in 47 minutes
1344 PLAIN BOB MAJOR
1. Alice Heilker
2. Mary Platt
3. Kathryn E Tucker
4. Charley Heilker
5. Derek J Wilsden
6. Jay Williams
7. Sawyer Gosnell
8. Quilla Roth (C)
In memoriam Paul Ervin Engsberg, whose visionary efforts brought change ringing bells to the Breslin Tower of the U. of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee in 2003; died 6 July 2011.
First quarter of Major: 1,6.

Hugely successful Young Ringers Workshop at St James

Quilla Roth (Washington DC) led a four-day workshop July 6-9 for six of the seven young ringers of the St James (Marietta) Guild, and the four adult teachers of the weekly Wednesday evening class benefitted as much as the youngsters in my estimation. Quilla is due the most heartfelt thanks for her enthusiasm, skill, patience, hand-outs galore, and more, from
the Young Ringers- Cayla, Cicelia, and Emma, and Chris, Kevin, and Will; and
their Adult Teachers- Alice, Cathy (principal), Charley, and Derek.
The workshop addressed rope/bell handling issues, rounds and call changes, hunting 4 through 6, and the methods Plain Bob doubles and minor (including bobs) and Bastow Little Bob minimus and minor, according to each young ringer's ability to date. They were joined by other adult members of the Guild on Saturday morning.

Quilla's presence additionally helped the adult ringers to have a London Surprise Minor practice during the evening of the 7th, and the attempting of three quarter peals at the weekend. The first two were successful as shown adjacent to this post; an attempt at London resulted in non-rounds at the end of the first extent, but we continued on well into the third of the three parts of the second extent before a fire-up brought us to a "Stand!" - all amounting to another valuable practice of the method.

Digital Imaging Tune-up Clinic With Jim DiVitale: The New Book Has Arrived!

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St. James AGM

On March 13th, members of the Guild of Change Ringers met at Mary Platt's new home for their AGM; afterwards, they enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner. The results of the election are as follows:

Derek Wilsden - Tower Captain

Cathy Brown - Ringing Master

Jay Williams - Secretary

Diane Campion - Treasurer

This is a complete turnover of executive officers, and we all look forward to the coming year of ringing.

We are grateful also for the following who will serve in the coming year in non-elected capacities:

Charley Heilker - continues as Steeple Keeper, and assumes the task as Assistant Ringing Master

Mary Platt - continues as Archivist

Sally Karkula - continues as Librarian

Kathryn Tucker - assumes the task as Social Director

Cathy Brown - continues as Young Ringers Ringing Master