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The BULL-E-TIN Spring 2005Entry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
The provided images are pages from the Spring 2005 edition of The "Bull"-e-Tin, a newsletter for the William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association. The association is dedicated to preserving the 1722 Stone House and 1718 New World Dutch Barn in Campbell Hall, NY.
Below is a summary of the key updates and calls to action:
1. Capital Campaign & Restoration
The 2003–2004 campaign raised $16,000, which was used for critical repairs to the Stone House chimney, eastern gable, and front steps. The focus has now shifted to the 1718 Dutch Barn, which requires a total restoration estimated at $30,000. The immediate priority is a $10,000 roof replacement to prevent interior damage.
2. Genealogy Updates
The Bull Genealogy Book: Genealogist Dick Ivory is finalizing the latest edition of "The William Bull and Sarah Wells Family of Orange County, NY Genealogy." It will cover the 7th through 13th generations and is expected to be a three-volume set.
Deadlines: The cutoff for new data was October 2004, with hopes to have the book ready for the 2005 annual picnic or Christmas.
DAR Membership: Judy Wood provides a guide for female descendants to apply for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) through the John Bull line.
3. Association Events & Governance
137th Annual Meeting (2004) Minutes: Despite heavy rain and wind that damaged the souvenir tent, 200 members registered. Notable announcements included the cancellation of the golf tournament due to weather and awards for the longest-married couple (Robert and Ruth Brunton, 69 years).
138th Annual Picnic (2005): Plans include the traditional five-year family photo and the display of the "Quilt 2000," a commemorative artifact featuring signatures of family members.
4. Community Initiatives
Cemetery Preservation: There is a call to document "lost" family burial plots to protect them from land development. Members are encouraged to report locations to Judy Wood.
Board Development: Todd Vandervort is seeking new volunteers to join the Board Development Committee to help organize and modernize the association’s communications.
Digital Presence: The association is promoting its website (www.bullhouse.org) and a new online message board for cousins to share research and connect.
5. "A Bull Market Place"
The newsletter includes an order form for family-related merchandise to help fund the homestead’s upkeep. Items include:
History & Genealogy books: $50.00
Stone House Video Tour: $20.00
Stone House Plaques: $12.00
Note cards, postcards, and coloring books.
