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141st Annual Bull Picnic August 16, 2008Entry/Object ID
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Bull Picnic, William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
The provided pages are from the Spring 2008 edition of "The BULL-e-tin," the official newsletter of The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Inc. Based in Hamptonburgh, New York, the organization focuses on the preservation of the 1722 Bull Stone House and the genealogy of the Bull family.
Organizational Updates: A call for family input on a new Strategic Plan and a fundraising update showing the Association was halfway to a $100,000 goal for roof and wall repairs.
Annual Meeting & Picnic: Notice for the 141st Annual Picnic held on August 16, 2008, featuring tours of the house and the New World Dutch Barn.
Genealogical Research: Discussion regarding the "big family mystery" of Sarah Wells' parentage, with research points leading toward Phillip Wells and Susannah Denne.
Community Projects: Progress on the "2000 Signature Quilt" by Sharon Semanovich and a quilt raffle by Barbara Dailey to benefit the Stone House.
## Financial Overview (2006-2007)
The association reported a nearly balanced budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Total Income: $29,128, primarily driven by general contributions ($12,559) and dividends ($8,540).
Total Expenses: $29,232, with the majority of funds directed toward operating costs ($19,764) and the annual picnic/meeting ($3,994).
Restoration Status: While the financial statement showed $0 spent on restoration in that specific fiscal year, the newsletter notes that a Capital Campaign is underway and has reached the 50% mark for repairs to the Stone House and the New World Dutch Barn.
## Memorials and Genealogy
A significant portion of the newsletter is dedicated to "Donations In Memorium," honoring deceased family members and ancestors.
Family Ties: Many donations reference prominent lineage names such as Hazard, Cox, Ackerly, and Weller.
The "Bull Girls": A specific memorial is noted for Honey, Amy, Molly, and Jo Bull.
Genealogical Work: The association maintains a dedicated Genealogist (Judy Wood) to assist members in tracing their descent from William Bull and Sarah Wells.
Membership and Support
The publication lists several hundred supporters categorized by their level of contribution:
Tiers: Members, Contributors, Associates, Donors, Patrons, Supporters, and a sole Benefactor (Jean Owens).
Geographic Reach: While centered in Orange County (Goshen, Walden, Chester, Campbell Hall), the association includes members from as far away as Texas and Pennsylvania.
## Leadership (2007-2008)
The association’s board is organized by the year their terms expire:
President: Todd Vandervort (Voorheesville, NY)
Vice President: Michael K. Brown (Bull Stone House)
Treasurer: Cheri Cardone (Maybrook, NY)
Honorary Board Member: Frank Ebenezer Schuerholz
