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145th Annual Bull Picnic August 4, 2012Entry/Object ID
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Bull Picnic, William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
The primary focus of this edition is the Tri-centennial year (1712–2012), marking 300 years since Sarah Wells' arrival in the Wawayanda Patent. Key highlights include:
Commemorative Events: Announcements for Sarah Wells Day (May 19), the 145th Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic (August 4), and the "Running With the Bulls" 5k fun run (September 22).
Organizational Updates: A report on the Tri-centennial Celebration Reception at SUNY Orange, where it was announced that a new campus café would be named after Sarah Wells.
Genealogy: Information regarding the Bull family database (over 26,000 descendants), the availability of the genealogy on Ancestry.com, and special book/CD packages for purchase.
Financials & Support: The fiscal year 2010-2011 financial statement and a comprehensive list of members, contributors, and associates who participated in the Annual Giving Campaign.
The documents detail the extensive community support for the association through various donation categories (Donors, Patrons, Supporters, In-Kind, and Memorials).
A significant portion of the newsletter is dedicated to announcing the 145th Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic, scheduled for August 3-5, 2012. This particular reunion was of historical importance as it celebrated the 300th anniversary of Sarah Wells’ arrival on the Wawayanda Patent.
The pages include a detailed itinerary of the weekend's events—ranging from genealogical research and bonfires to cemetery headstone unveilings and kayaking—as well as a formal registration form and a listing of the organization's Directors and Officers for the 2011-2012 term.
