Punil R CHARLESTOWN BRANCH TOPSFIELD BRANCH BUNKER HILL, MA DOVER BRANCH, DURHAM, N.H. NANTUCKET, MA THE BUNKER FAMILY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Volumn XXXVII No. 2 Founded 1913 November 2008 Bette Bunker Richards Honored in Philadelphia BFA Historian receives tribute from FGS THE FEDERATION OF GGENEALOGICALSOCIETIES in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, located in the is proud to present heart of Philadelphia's business district. The awards BETTE BUNKER RICHARDS banquet was the symposium highlight the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD for her service to the Bunker Family Association and researchers far and wide. Her distinguished service is evidenced by her long history in genealogy - "long before" 1976. Her love for helping researchers; "for pulling rabbits out of the hat;" adding to the Family archives the "wealth of new data is staggering." It is for these activities and more, such as carrying on of the Dover branch genealogy research by releasing a CD on that branch the award is given. For bringing the family into the 21st century by marshalling the Bunker DNA project, it brings distinguished service to the community of genealogy by archiving the family history through science and understanding what the report means! AWARD In addition to her service to the genealogical community her giving spirit helps the community at large through additional activities. The Federation is proud to present Bette Bunker Richards with a Distinguished Service award for her "spectacular and inexhaustible" dedication to the genealogical community. The Bunker Family Association is honored to join with the Federation of Genealogical Societies in celebrating Sincerely, Bette's award. We are indeed fortunate to have Bette serve as our historian since her accomplishments encircle Federation of Genealogical Societies Awards Committee a wealth of commitments she cheerfully pursues without Sue Kaufman, Chair; being asked. Her contributions alone to the Bunker Roberta King; Sandra Luebking; Banner have prompted several cousins to call it the "Bette Gary Mokotoff; Marjorie Sholes Banner." The Devon genealogy (now on CD) was increased by more than 340% over the 1982 publication, Bette was honored during the Federation of Genealogical an astronomical feat in itself. It is easy to see why Bette Societies banquet on September 5, 2008 in Philadelphia. warranted the Federation's Distinguished Service Award. Her daughter, LiAnn and your BFA president were there to Surely it is most commendable and for the Bunker Family add applause and congratulations during the presentation. Association, I thank Bette for her many years of dedicated The four-day annual Conference for Genealogists was held support. (Bette Tours Philly, cont. p. 1687) The Bunker Banner 1683