149th Annual Bull Picnic August 6, 2016

149th Annual Bull Picnic August 6, 2016 pg1

149th Annual Bull Picnic August 6, 2016 pg1

Name/Title

149th Annual Bull Picnic August 6, 2016

Entry/Object ID

002246

Tags

Bull Picnic, William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association

Scope and Content

Summary of Documents Leadership Changes: Lyle Shute's first "From the President" letter, acknowledging outgoing president Todd Vandervort and new board member Patti Banks. Events: Details for the 149th Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic (August 6, 2016), themed "Celebrating Amy Bull Crist." Preservation: Updates on non-profit by-law revisions and upcoming public tours via "Path Through History" and the "Hudson River Ramble." Philanthropy: A comprehensive list of donors, contributors, and members who supported the Annual Giving Campaign. History: Biographical information on Amy Bull Crist (1906-2016), a prominent local educator and 7th-generation family member. Page 5 lists extensive in-kind donations and memorial gifts made in honor of various Bull family descendants. Page 6 features the "Genealogist’s Corner," where Judy Wood celebrates reaching 75,000 names in the family database, and Linda Bull provides updates on the "Historical Interpretation & Collections" (HIC) committee's work with the "Collective Access" software. Page 7 details the upcoming Chicken BBQ fundraiser and the Genealogy/History Day event. It also includes the formal Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, showing total operating income of over $54,000. Page 8