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July 2011 THE NATIONAL 'BU'T'Ton BULLETIN 113

AUG 1-6 NATIONAL BUTTON SOCIETY CONVENTION
The National Button Society Convention hosted by the NBS Board of Direc-
tors will be held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe NW, Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49503. Reservations: 1-800-253-3590 or online at www.
amwaygrand.com. Make your reservations early! Reservations MUST be made
prior to June 29, 2011 to receive the guaranteed rate of $115 (+ tax) for single,
double, triple or quad. Mention NBS for this special room rate. Theme: "Asian
Fusion:' A great lineup of Programs/Workshops is being planned. The show-
room will be open to the public Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. For further de-
tails, see the NBS website www.nationalbuttonsociety.orgorcontactSueMarsh
btnyooper@ yahoo.com or Lisa Schulz buttonldy@aol.com.

SEP 24 NEW HAMPSHIRE The New Hampshire 8utton Society will meet at Northfield
Congregational Church, 193 E Main St, Tilton NH 03276. Program: Annual
Awards Competition. Showroom hours: 1 OAM-3PM. Contact: Lori Plichta
603-622-2683, buttonqueen@comcast.net.

OCT 1 MICHIGAN The Michigan Button Society Fall Gathering will be at st. Isidore
Church, 310 Crum St, Laingsburg MI 48848. lOAM-2:30PM. Open to MBS mem-
bers only. Contact: Carol Danhauser 269-370-9358 or ceesuedan@yahoo.com.

ocr 6-8 WRBA The Western Region Button Assn show will be held at John Ascuaga's
Nuggett, Sparks (Reno) NV 89431. Theme: Mardi Gras Carnivale-with exhibits,
workshops, and presentations. All info, awards, registration and tray slips are
online. www.wrba.us. ContactGiIBiggie775-223-0542.dbgb@charter.net.
ocr 14-15 PENNSYLVANIA The Pennsylvania State Button Society will hold its Fall Show
and meeting at the Lantern Lodge, 411 N College St, Rte 501 & 422, Myerstown,
PA 17067. Reservations: 717-866-6536. Mention PSBS for special rate.
Showroom hours: Fri 9AM- 5PM; Sat 9:30AM-l PM. Theme: Buttons and Bows.
Contact Mary Baum 610-693-5013.

NOV 12 MASSACHUSEITS The Massachusetts State Button Society will hold its annual
meeting at the AMVETS Post 74, Three Rivers, MA 01080. Showroom hours:
9AM-4PM. Contact: Lorna Slysz, PO Box 138, Hatfield MA or slsOfrm@verizon.net.
JAN 11-15 FLORIDA The Florida State Button Society will hold its Annual Button Show
and Meeting at the Trade Winds Island Grand, 5500 Gulf Blvd, Saint Pete Beach
FL 33706. Reservations: 1-800-808-9833 (deadline 1/ 1/ 12). Theme: Ahoy,
Matey- Set Sail for Buried Treasure. Showroom hours: Thur, Fri, Sat lOAM-5PM;
Sun lOAM-2 PM. Contact Margaret Johnson, 11533 48th Ave N st. Petersburg, FL
33708, 727-394-0438, vinut@tampabay.rr.com.