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110th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 27, 1977Entry/Object ID
002207Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This newsletter, titled "Bull-E-Tins," details the 110th Annual Bull Family Picnic held on August 27, 1977, at the Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York.
Below is a summary of the key information contained in the documents:
Event Details & Announcements
Historical Context: The 1976 Bicentennial picnic saw many attendees in period costume. The 1977 picnic also celebrated the 110th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canadian Provinces, acknowledging the many family members residing in Canada.
Official Notice: A resolution was proposed to change the corporate name to "The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Inc." and to restructure the organization as a Type B Not-for-Profit Corporation.
Special Projects: * Efforts were underway to publish Volume II of the Family Genealogy, inspired by the popularity of the book/TV series Roots.
The association saved approximately $16,000 for a proposed Reception Center to house an office and fireproof filing area for family records.
A booklet containing names and addresses of all members was in development.
Financial Reports (1976–1977)
The treasurer, Henry P. Bull, provided a detailed breakdown of the association's funds:
General Fund: Had a balance of $465.53 after disbursements.
Genealogy Fund: Held a balance of $4,058.19 after paying $4,000 for a second printing of the family genealogy.
Endowment Fund: The total endowment (including interest, stock sales, and memorial contributions) stood at $44,711.34.
Leadership & Memorials
Officers (1976–1977):
President: Dr. Frederick N. Bement
Vice-President: Michael K. Brown
Treasurer: Henry P. Bull
Recording Secretary: Dorothy Gray Radzinsky
Memorials: A significant section lists numerous donations made to the Endowment Fund in memory of deceased family members, such as Evelyn Weller Murtfeldt and Irving S. Bull.
Visuals and Heritage
The document includes a map showing the location of the Bull Stone House (built in 1722) relative to Montgomery, Goshen, and Campbell Hall.
Photographs: One photo features Dorothy Radzinsky with Rebecca Ann Maney (the youngest member at the 1976 picnic); another shows family members in colonial attire during the Bicentennial celebration.
