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130th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 16, 1997Entry/Object ID
002227Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
These documents are the 1997 "Bull-E-Tins" newsletter and announcement for the 130th Annual Bull Picnic, a reunion for the descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells of Orange County, New York.
The reunion was scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 1997, at the historic Bull Stone House in Campbell Hall, NY.
Key Event Details
Picnic Activities: Registration began at 10:00 A.M., followed by tours of the Stone House (including the newly painted second and third floors), a family prayer, a basket lunch, and a business meeting.
Golf Outing: The 3rd Annual Bull Picnic Golf Outing was held the day before (Friday, August 15) at Stony Ford Golf Course, costing $27 per player.
Annual Meeting: The official meeting of the William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Inc. was set for 1:00 P.M. during the picnic to elect four directors.
Organizational Highlights
Presidential Notes: Mary Jane Bull Sorrell highlights the family's transition into the digital age, encouraging members to use "E-Mail" and the "INTERNET" for genealogical research.
Genealogy: There was a strong push for data entry volunteers to help digitize the family records. The newsletter mentions that over 20,000 living members are tracked.
Financials: For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996, the association reported a total income of $22,897.00 and total expenses of $11,667.00.
Address Change: The newsletter notes a change in the corporation's address to 183 County RT 51, Campbell Hall, NY to comply with new Emergency 911 services in Orange County.
Highlights from the 129th Picnic (1996)
Attendance: 275 registered guests.
Awards: * Oldest Man: William (Ted) Hallock (96).
Oldest Woman: Isabelle Taylor (101).
Youngest Boy: Tyler Gruteros (8 ½ months).
Farthest Traveled: Drew and Michelle Ackerman (3,000 miles).
Longest Married: Raymond and Doris Bruyn (65 years).
Leadership (1996–1997)
President: Mary Jane Bull Sorrell
Vice President: Michael K. Brown
Secretary: Donald C. Bruyn
Treasurer: Frank Ebenezer Schuerholz
