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151st Annual Bull Picnic August 4, 2018Entry/Object ID
002248Tags
Bull Picnic, William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
Summary:
This set of documents comprises the Spring 2018 edition of "The BULL-e-tin," the newsletter for the William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association in Orange County, New York. The newsletter serves as a community update for the descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells, focusing on the preservation of the historic 1722 Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh.
Key highlights include:
Administrative Updates: A report from President Lyle Shute regarding spring cleaning, attic organization, and the appointment of new board members (Nancy Boyd, Lisa Brown Ryan, Barbara Sylk, and Jack Thew).
Historic Anniversary: Announcement of the 300th wedding anniversary (1718-2018) of the family patriarchs, William and Sarah.
Annual Picnic: Details for the 151st Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic scheduled for August 4, 2018.
Historical Lore: An account of the unique marriage ceremony of William and Sarah at "Denne Hill," where their banns were proclaimed to the trees of the forest.
Preservation Efforts: Updates on house repairs, including painting, mold removal, and electrical work funded by donations.
Donors: A comprehensive list of supporters, patrons, and contributors to the Annual Giving Campaign.
These pages (numbered 5 through 8) focus on the administrative, financial, and community-engagement aspects of the Bull Stone House Association in 2018. Key highlights include:
Commemoration: Extensive lists of donors for the Memorial Pathway and memorial gifts honoring specific Bull family descendants.
Genealogy & Preservation: Announcements for a "Genealogy & History Day" and the "Bull Archive Project," a volunteer effort to scan and transcribe thousands of historical documents.
Financials: A detailed financial statement for the 2016-2017 fiscal year showing over $36,000 in operating income.
Community Events: A call for T-shirt design entries for the annual reunion and information about public tours under the "Path Through History" program.
Governance: A list of the Board of Directors, Officers, and Honorary members for the 2018-2020 terms.
