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144th Annual Bull Picnic August 6, 2011Entry/Object ID
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Bull Picnic, William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
These documents comprise the Spring 2011 edition of "The BULL-e-tin," the official newsletter for The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Inc. located in Campbell Hall, Orange County, New York.
Planned Giving: A detailed explanation of how family members can support the Association through bequests, trusts, and life insurance designations.
144th Annual Picnic: Announcement of the upcoming reunion on August 6, 2011, including a schedule of events like Genealogy Day and the famous chicken barbeque.
Historical Preservation: A report on the successful restoration of the Horse Barn and Carriage House, which was the final outbuilding at the homestead requiring a new roof.
Community Recognition: An extensive list of members, contributors, and donors who participated in the annual capital campaign.
Summary of Documents
These pages document the activities, finances, and community of the Bull family descendants in 2011. Key highlights include:
Memorials: A tribute to Betty Jean Whitby Brown and a lengthy list of donations made in honor of deceased family members.
Events: Announcements for the 2011 Genealogy/History Day (August 5th) and the upcoming 145th Annual Reunion (August 4th, 2012), which marked the 300th anniversary of Sarah Wells' arrival in Orange County.
Association Business: A call for volunteers for Board positions, updates on the restoration of the Stone House exterior walls, and a detailed financial statement for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Genealogy: An update from the family genealogist noting that records now span 13 to 14 generations of descendants.
Leadership: A roster of the Directors and Officers for the 2010-2011 term and beyond.
