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150th Annual Bull Picnic August 5, 2017Entry/Object ID
002247Tags
Bull Picnic, William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
This is a word-for-word transcription of the provided documents, which are the printed pages of a 2017 newsletter for a historical family association in Orange County, New York.
Summary of Documents
These documents consist of the first four pages of "The BULL-e-tin" (Spring 2017), published by The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Inc. The primary focus of this issue is the announcement and organization of the 150th Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic, scheduled for August 5, 2017.
Key information includes:
President's Message: Lyle Shute discusses the historic milestone of the 150th reunion and provides updates on the association's activities, including a new "Pledge Campaign" and the "Pathway Paver Project."
Historical Context: Details on the first family meeting in 1868 and the tradition of the "Sharing Table."
Event Logistics: Schedule of events (Picnic, Annual Meeting, Genealogy Day), driving directions to the 1722 Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, and meal options (Chicken BBQ).
Donor Recognition: An extensive list of supporters, patrons, and contributors to the Annual Giving Campaign.
These pages serve as a community record and financial report for the Bull Stone House Association in 2017.
Page 5: Details "In Kind" donations and a lengthy list of memorial gifts. It includes a tribute to the late Frank Tetler, leader of the Ramapo Fault String Band.
Page 6: Focuses on genealogy, highlighting the "Genealogist’s Corner" managed by Judy Wood. It calls for historical documents from 1700-1840 and promotes upcoming events like Genealogy & History Day and the "Path Through History" weekends.
Page 7: Outlines the "Cornerstones of Our Association" (Homestead, Genealogy, and Reunion/Picnic) and provides a detailed Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.
Page 8: Contains the Association’s contact address and lists the Directors, Officers, and Honorary Board Members for the 2017-2019 terms.
