Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Indianapolis Button Club Minutes October 8 2014
The club met at MCL with 15 present. Thanks to Nina our hostess. Sue wished happy birthdays to Linda and herself. Jan Stimson was back but still has issues with her leg and heart. Margaret reported $662 in treasury. She suggested we pay dues in Nov. so Sharon can put only members in the program book.
Russa will be at meeting in November selling buttons.
Sharon sent in the Grant info to NBS to Jerry DeHay, they will get it back to her ASAP, then we will know if we get $500 for publicity for the 2015 show. Sharon and husband made advertising cards to hand out. Can buy 2000 for $150??
We voted to keep the Show admission to $3. The appetizer time + favor button is $25.
Carol had a very informative program on insects. She had pictures of each genus group and a card of buttons for most. Others also brought cards.
We had show n tell and the raffle.
Next meeting November 12, 11am, MCL Castleton. Russa will sell buttons.
Barbara
Saturday, October 4, 2014
INDIANAPOLIS BUTTON CLUB SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
The Club met at MCL with 12 present. Thanks to Sharon our hostess.
Sue wished happy birthdays to Johnnie, Margaret, Nina and Deann.
Margaret reported we have approx $650 in treasury. She said we only make about $10 a month from raffle with a $5 tip to the waiter. She will order more cards. Since it is expensive to send flowers, we will no longer do so. We voted to just make a $25 donation to member's favorite charity in event of a member or spouse's death only.
Sharon reported on the grant from NBS for publicity for 2015 Show. She has corresponded with Jerry Dehay, needs info by Nov 1. Can Use Mckensie News Service for $150 for blasts to several Medias. Try to get article in Star week before. Cynthia working on projected budget , hours for show time volunteers, graphic, etc. Publicity grant program is on NBS site.
Sondra is sending contracts this week. There will be no buffet or meal. It will be appetizers for $18 including favor button. Will order 40 favor buttons. The appetizer reception will be Friday at 5:30 with bingo following, bring $5 button to play.
Sharon had a very informative program on fabric and textile buttons. She had many examples to pass as did other members. The May 2006 National Bulletin explains fabric buttons.
We had show n tell and the raffle.
Barbara, secretary
Next meeting at MCL Castleton 11AM Oct. 8
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