Indianapolis Button Club Minutes Sept 10, 2011
The Club met at MCL with 19 present. Carol opened the meeting. Thanks to Pat Cooper our hostess. Happy Birthday to Deann, today.
Zelma Desch passed away on Aug. 24. Nancy sent flowers on behalf of Ipls Club and State Button Society. Nancy and Sue read notes of thanks from Zelma's daughters and husband.
Nancy reported $679.26 in treasury. Flowers for Zelma $63.
Deann was happy to be back on her birthday , her hip is coming along. She thanked all for cards and prayers.
There will be an additional award added to 2012 show list in memory of Zelma sponsored by IBC. It will be glitzy set in metal.
Pat Cooper had the program on overall buttons. She had found her Aunt Gladus's report on them and added to it. Very informative and interesting, she had many examples as well as members brought some. It inspired us to get home and check out our buttons. She wore her overalls and told us about Levi's and overalls history.
Margaret's program in October at MCL will be Halloween buttons and there will be a glitzy apparel contest in memory of Zelma. So wear your glitz in October.
Field trip to Springfield, Ohio Sept 22.
We had show n tell and the raffle.
Barbara, Sec.
Indiana State Board Meeting held July 9, 2011
The board met at the picnic. Members present, Margaret Schaller, Pat Cooper, Julia Hickman and Barbara Lyons, sec.
The new Editor of the Button Box is Barbara Lyons. She needs articles to put in the Newsletter. Please send to: barbara-lyons@att.net
We discussed the expenses of the 2011 show. Julia paid the hotel bill of $ 4261.84, which was higher than last year.
There will be no cookies next year.
We discussed paying the Show Chair room for 3 nights. We will remain only paying for Thursday night. We cannot afford to pay for all 3 nights.
We reinstated the prepay to President, Show Chairman, Treasurer and Editor funds to be used for show related business. Julia will come up with budget of how much can be spent.
We decided there is no point to have the President's reception. We will do without next year. The President will serve a dessert at the Program-State meeting.
Election of officers will be next year and the nominating committee is Johnnie Campbell and Sandy Leeds.
Everyone will be expected to help at the Show and not just shop There will be signup sheets when check in.
Pat will still be in charge of the racks.
Julia made the motion to adjourn.
Barbara Lyons, Sec. ISBS
Indianapolis Button Club Minutes August 14, 2011
The Club met at MCL with 15 present. Thanks to Barbara(me) our hostess.
Pete Thomas, Deann,s husband had his leg amputated below the knee. He was reported in better spirits and doing good.
Sue was thanked for having the picnic. She refused to be reimbursed for her expenses.
Nancy reported $683.38 in treasury. Brian had the new club business cards for us to hand out, they were $19.12.
Kevin passed out info about the field trip to Penn. House Museum, 1311 W Main St. Springfield, Ohio on Sept 22. admission is $5. We are to be there at the museum 10a. Reservations for lunch at 1p at Seasons Bistro and Grille. We will get a count of those planning to go and those planning to lunch at Sept meeting.
Margaret reported on the Board meeting that was held at picnic. (I will post those minutes)
She retrieved $1030 that was overcharged by the Hotel from the show. We were still at a loss of $200 .
Jan reminded all to renew National dues by Oct 31.
Johnnie had the program on vegetable ivory and tagua nut. It was a very informative and interesting program. She had many buttons and great trinkets made from the nut. She had included a button in the hostess bags I made. She gave away a bracelet that Carol won.
We ate had show n tell and the raffle.
Respectively yours,
Barbara, sec.
| Indianapolis Button Club Minutes, June 11, 2011 The Club met at MCL with 15 present. Thanks to Jan our hostess. Brian opened the meeting. I read minutes from May. I read a Thank You note to the Club members from Deann, following her hip surgery. Nancy reported Deann is better, but still sore. Nancy reported $618.38 in treasury. Brian will order different business cards than last time. The field trip to Pennsylvania House in Springfield, Ohio will be Sept 22. We are to be there at 10a. 15 have signed up so far. Sharon said one change on 2012 awards list. Award 2 add no limit on realistics. She wants the 2013 list before the end of the 2012 show, first we need a show theme. Peggy has family issues on doing the Button Box, so I am now the Editor of the Button Box. Everyone is to bring an article suitable for putting in the Button Box, to the Picnic at Sue's next month. If you have not signed up for picnic, call Sue. Jan Stimson had the program on twinkles. She had many examples. Members also brought cards. Respectfully yours, Barbara, Sec. July 9 picnic at Sue Nadin's house. |
| INDIANAPOLIS BUTTON CLUB MINUTES MAY 14, 2011 The Club met at MCL with 19 present. Brian opened the meeting. He apologized for Debra Kish's actions at the show. He thanked all for successful State Show. Pat Cooper did a great job. We disscussed that a SHow Chairman is still needed for 2013. Sondra Leeds volunteered to try and do the job..."maybe for life if she likes it". It was recommended that State pay room and board for 3 days for show chair. This will be brought to the attention of the Board. Peggy Sapp stepped up and volunteered to be Editor of the Button Box. Sue thanked all for cards and calls. Meeting changes: Jan will host the June meeting at MCL Sue will have the picnic at her house July 9 ..there will be a button exchange, bring card table if selling. and a covered dish. Jerry will be grilling. She passed out flyers. RSVP to Sue Nadin. Nancy reported $600.38 in treasury. She had talked to Deann, who is in rehab from hip replacement, may be home next week. The road trip to button museum in Springfield may be in September. Sondra will send out postcards about time and day. Brian will order more business cards to pass out. Sheila told us about Satsuma buttons and had some examples. We had show n tell and the raffle. Respectivly yours Barbara,sec. Remember JUNE meeting at MCL, Jan hostess and program on Classifications |
Indianapolis Button Club Minutes of April 9, 2011 The club met at MCL with eight present. Carol opened the meeting. Margaret reported $601.33 in treasury. Minutes for March was not available for this meeting, will be read at next meeting. There was no program Sheila Humphrey's and Don Mitchell were not present. Sue Nadin made goodies bags for everyone at Sheila's request. Deann won't be able to have the May meeting, she is having hip surgery on April 26 at St Vincent in Carmel. Sheila and Don are asked to do their program in May. The award list for Show in 2012 was discussed and will be finalized. There will be a new award for Breast Cancer Awareness. The funds from this award will be donated to the Cancer Society. No dollar amount has not been discussed at at this time. The theme for the show will be something about realistics. Deann will bring realistic buttons to sell at future meetings. We had show and tell and the raffle. Next meeting May 14th at MCL Castleton. Respectively yours, Peggy Sapp |
| INDIANAPOLIS BUTTON CLUB MINUTES MARCH 12, 2011 The Club met at MCL with 14 present. Thanks to Sondra our hostess. Brian opened the meeting. Nancy reported $586.33 in treasury. I read minutes from February. OLD BUSINESS: Kevin is working on the date for the trip to Ohio. He will contact us. STATE SHOW BUSINESS; There are 21 dealers this year. THE THEME FOR THE 2012 SHOW IS "LET'S GET REAL WITH BUTTONS" Give new award request to Sharon or Sue Nadin. If no editor is found for Button Box the list of awards will be sent to all members. The class on award 16 is wrong(sorry, didn't get what it was, there will be a notice at the show) Award 3 does need to be labeled, but may be a judgement call at show.(to be safe label) Sharon will revise the tray slips and sign in sheets for next year. Cynthia made 3 big signs for lobby and elsewhere. Cynthia suggested we have a designated photographer at show, Deann volunteered her son, Paul. I asked members to bring raffle prizes to show since Pat and Margaret were not present. Sharon had printed the programs etc and made new signs for dealers. New Business: Due to Allisonville being closed at 465 exit we discussed a different meeting place for a few months. Nothing was finalized. There are other ways to get to MCL. If you have a centralized meeting place check into it. More discussion to follow. Peggy suggested we work on competition trays at Club. This will be a good way to learn. Others agreed. Deann suggested we work on trays for National as a club so we can represent Indiana at National. National this year is in Michigan, it was suggested we carpool , anyone interested??? This will be discussed more. Sue suggested we meet with other clubs in Indiana. They have been invited to the picnic, but not too many show up. Brian said he appreciated the members stepping up to do new jobs. Sondra had the program on buckles and clasps. She had many good examples. Thanks Sondra. We ate, had show n tell and the raffle. Respectively yours, Barbara, sec. Next meeting April 9 MCL Castleton Sheila and Don hostess, Shelila has program |
| Indianapolis Button Club Minutes February 12, 2011 The Club met at MCL with 20 present. Thanks to Pat Ward our hostess. Carol opened the meeting. I read minutes from January. Nancy reported $561.33 in treasury. She has new colored cards 70 cents each. White cards 50 cents. Pat Cooper report on State Show: Make reservations for Hotel and breakfast banquet. Make a hat for the challenge. She had one person call to make a centerpiece. Several of us volunteered to make one. There are 20 dealers with 47 tables rented. There will be sign up for raffle and reservation tables. Sharon has worked on a book of guidelines with all the duties and forms for the State Show. The by-laws still need to be revised. Cynthia had notices made for members to put up in libraries, antique shops, knit shops, quilt stores, etc. PSA will be on radio stations and newspapers, Columbus website. Beth Kern's sister died. Debbie Craig suffered a mild stroke and is in rehab. Pete Thomas is not doing well. Shirley Shaw, 97 passed away last week in Ohio. Pat Ward had the program on handmade Dorset thread buttons, and Alan and Edith Brooks hand painted buttons. She had many good examples with help from Deann's collection. We ate, had show n tell and the raffle. Barbara, secretary |
Indianapolis Button Club Minutes Jan. 8, 2011 The Club met at MCL with 18 present. Thanks to Carol for being hostess. She had filled envelopes with candy and a pearl button and info about pearls on outside. Nancy reported $613.58 in treasury. She received thank you note from Hollis Adams Foundation. Pay dues if have not done so. $5 Old Bus. Per Brian, Deborah Kish thanks all for coming to her home to buy buttons She wants a table at our Show. Sue questioned what was happening with identifying IMA button collection. Deann has the pictures she has been working on but some pictures are very bad. Brian will talk with Petra at IMA to see if some members can go to Museum to identify them. New Bus: Deann passed out the new Button Box. Thanks to her and Jan for a great job. They will no longer be the editors. An editor is needed for the Button Box. Need at least 2 people. try to find editor from other State members It was suggested to put it on internet. Cynthia is doing window at Hotel, she is making tea food. The Showroom is full with dealers per Sharon. Kevin will bring computer next month to explain how to use the blog. Kevin had sign up sheet to go to Pennsylvania House in Springfield to see private viewing of Grace Porters buttons. There are 3 dates, March, April and May. Date will be decided when everyone contacted. Kevin will let us know of date. We will carpool. Pete Thomas is not doing well. Sue talked with Beth Kern, she doesn't get out in cold. Thanks to Sharon for our 2011 Ipls Club Program Books. Pat Cooper had the program on "Carol's Big Book of Buttons." Pat won Carol's tablecloth she had made with all kinds of button info and pictures when she was a Hostess. Pat made it into a Big Book and added interactive button pictures. Good use of recycling and creative use of tablecloth. Great Program, too. We ate had show n tell and the raffle. Barbara, Secretary |