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Welcome to the 140th Annual Bull Picnic Aug 18, 2007Entry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
Based on the provided images, here is a summary of the 140th Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic:
Event Overview
Date: August 18, 2007.
Location: The 1722 Bull Stone House in Campbell Hall, NY.
Hosts: The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association.
Purpose: To celebrate the descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells (early pioneers of the Wawayanda Patent) and to support the preservation of their historic stone house.
Schedule of Events
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration, house tours, horse/pony rides, and socializing.
12:00 PM: Welcome address, blessing, and picnic lunch.
1:00 PM: Association Meeting, including board nominations, awards, and raffle drawings.
3:00 PM: A wedding ceremony on the grounds.
Evening: Cleanup and leftovers for supper.
Key Activities & Attractions
Genealogy: A dedicated tent hosted by Judy Wood where family members could verify their lineage, order custom family tree printouts, and enter to win genealogy CDs.
Fundraising: A raffle auction (tickets sold by "cousins with aprons") and a "Children’s Cupcake Walk" in the barn to support the Association’s finances.
Strategic Planning: An opportunity for family members to meet with committee members to review the future plans for the Stone House Association.
Entertainment: Live music throughout the day and the general "visiting with cousins."
Leadership & Acknowledgments
President: Todd Vandervort.
Special Recognition: Michael and Betty were thanked for "keeping the home fires burning for 40 years."
Contributors: Acknowledgments were given to the Johnson Family Farm, The Ramapo Fault String Band, and various local historians and volunteers.
