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NATIONAL BUTTON BULLETIN September, 1951

THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
September,1951.
Dear lrl.iends.-
Over half of the year since my election has
Dassed. Last fall, I was coDglatulated, and asked
how I liked being the N Il S president. I leplied:
"I like the sensation and hope sincerely I will be in
as good standing at the sarne time next year as I
appeal to be now." It one may jndge from the
courtesy extended and the co-operation received this
past year'-I rnay be safe!
I am looking forward to the 1951 Annual Meet-
ing and Show; to renewing old friendships and to
making new contacts. llany trays for entry, if not
already filled, must by now be well on their way to
completion. I trust also that reservations have been
Florence P. Aberle ma<ie with the Hotel Morrison. Sounds exciting,
does it not? (See ad on Back Cover).
Plans for our Meeting have progressed smoothly, and all will be in
readiness to greet you in Chicago, in October. Mrs. Carlberg, President of
the Illinois State Society, and Mls. Hotz, Show Co-Chairman, and from the
Chicago Area Club, bid you aU WELCOME.
To the Shut-Ins: For winning trays, we have provided Special Awards
and a Silver Cup. We hope you will surprise Miss Rickey with your efforts
and send in your button cards. (You have no special rules other than to
use a 9x12 card). I shall be looking for your cards and to see v/hat interests
you most.
Victor Flint, General Show Chairman, advises much activity in pro-
curing booths. Just think of the buttons which will change ownership, grace
new trays and flnd new hornes!
The application for entry blanks was enclosed in the July issue. The
information was also given regarding the luncheon, president's and editor's
suppel', and othel Show details. Read your BULLETIN carefully, and last
but not least, lend all yout efforts to make the Chicago Meeting a success.
Co-opelation from all is an essential.
The cartons containing l'our trays slroultl be sent prepaid and adtlressed
to NIr.. Victor Flint, National Rutton Society, Ilotel llorrison, Chicago, Ill.
These cartons of buttons will be stol'ed at the Hotel until opened. They
are covered by Insurance, from their arrival there until they leave the Hotel
fol their retuln to you. Every care will be taken to assure their safety.
These cartons should be sent to atl'ive during the x'eek of September 23rd.
Octotrer lst is the deadline da,te for all entries. The judges begin their work
at 8 o'clock on the Znd and it takes tirne io classify and hang the trays.
I have noticed, the times I have attended our Shows, that aII are
anxious to get on the floor', at the opening of the Show. You will note that
I have changed the time for our Open House, from before the Show's opening
to the hour. after the Shorv closes on the first day. I hope this may meet
with the apploval of the najolity, and that a time to talk over the day's
events, and a social hour enjoyed, may be a welcome change.
By this time, you have read the report submitted by your Nominating
Committee. Care was given to have representation from our entire country.
If you cannot be present, do avail yourself of the privilege of having a voice
in the election, by sending in your proxy. This proxy must be in the hands
of your Secretary, Mls. Bessie Chamberlin, at least one rveek before the
Meeting. A proxy is enclosed for you.