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If you are interested in learning more about buttons come join us. Contact our President Renee Comeau at comeaur@pacbell.net for details and directions. |
Newsletter of the San Diego Button Club
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Johneva 9/9, Renee 9/19, Pat 9/23, and Bob 9/26 |
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The meeting was called to order by President Renee Coumeau. Three guests were welcomed: Judy Stokes, a friend of Pat's; Valerie, who attended the Oasis button program; and Violet, Charles' granddaughter. The minutes were approved. |  |
| Corresponding Secretary: Sandy shared Susan's reminder that National dues are due by Oct., but earlier is better. Sandy received a thank you from Oasis for the button program given in July. They have been invited to give another program on buttons in November. |  |
Income: Raffle--$44.00. Total Income: $44.00. Expenses: Rent--$25.00. Ad in Vintage Magazine--$35.00. Boxes for library--$19.37. Total Expenses: $79.37. |
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Ways and Means: Carol brought the raffle button. Charles name was drawn first and he chose the button. There were numerous items in the raffle, which brought in $42.00. CSBS Ways and Means to date: $80.50. |  |
| Corresponding Secretary: Sandy shared Susan's reminder that National
dues are due by Oct., but earlier is better. Address the envelope to Susan.
Sandy received a thank you from Oasis for the button program given in July.
They have been invited to give another program on buttons in November.
Sunshine Lady: Nancy G. sent a get well card to Greta. She had a hip replacement and is not able to drive yet. |
Frances, left, signed up to bring the raffle button for September. Library Report: Heather, center, found the Just Buttons index, by Betty Horznaski, through Button Bytes. |
Publicity: Renee received four calls on the ad placed in the Vintage
Magazine. A motion was made, seconded and approved to run the ad for an
additional six months for $60.00. Pat has already taken care of the renewal.
Old Business: Nancy L. brought the beautiful quilt that she and Joan have worked together on and are donating to be raffled off to our club members. |
Great to see Tillie again! |
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Lindsay Stubbs, left, was welcomed by the membership as a new member of the SDBC. |
| Other: Renee has ordered 500 of the clear plastic sleeves that
we can purchase from her when they arrive.
Nancy V. will send $10.00 to Gil Biggie for shipping charges for the old National Button Bulletins (about 100 bulletins) to be given out to help promote button collecting. |
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Heather presented a program on ruby and cranberry glass, showing the
difference in the colors. Ruby glass is darker than the cranberry
glass, the difference being in the minerals that go into the glass to produce
the different shades. Heather brought buttons and pictures of buttons to
show examples.
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Nancy V. |
Examples brought by others.
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Joan |
Bill |
Examples of Navy buttons.
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Pat |
Genny Faith Strobel buttons (2 locket buttons) |
Show & Tell
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Pat Tray of fancy glitzy buttons |
Nancy V. Tray of cats (6 painted by Lois Eggers, 2 by Nancy G. & 2 fabric & beads buttons by Heather) |
Also, two trays of flower buttons on beautiful cards designed by Sandy G. |
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Charles Tray of recently purchased buttons (4 painted on ivory under glass) |
Violet Tray of cat buttons |
Sandy G. Tray of Fox and Stork buttons plus fox buttons |
Joan Gorgeous tray of ivory buttons and other ivory items |
Lindsay Carved boxwood cicada button |
Frances Pamphlet on Button Gardens |
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Nancy V. will coordinate with Joan, Nancy L, and Sandy G. on how to handle the raffle. The minimum amount for the raffle total must be $500.00 or more. |
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Future Programs: Oct: Silver and Mexican Silver (Joan, Bill, & Anne) + Fabric Buttons p. 69, (Personal Life Tray -- Sandy G.) Nov: Noh masks, Niello Norwalk pottery, favorite button or button with a story. |
