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TERRITORIAL NEWS

Western Regional Button Association Volume 12, Number 1

MARCH 1, 2014 PAST PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 1

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS 3

EDITOR REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE 4

CSBS Show & Sale, May 15-18 5

ENAMEL BUTTONS by Tom Barrans 6

WRBA MEETING MINUTES 16

ANYONE CAN Enter & WIN Fun Awards by Gil Biggie 20

Horse Buttons in honor of 2014, the

Year of the Horse from the

Collection of Connie & Bud

Weiser

♥ Establish an affiliation, a forum, and an identity for all Western U.S. button collectors, including those who are not part of any local organization

♥ Unite the isolated collectors of the west with the established clubs

♥ Pool the talents and resources of members for enrichment of the hobby

♥ Keep us all in touch via the territorial newsletter

♥ Host a regional show with the purpose of: • Recruiting those

fascinated by buttons into the hobby

• Providing educational workshops & presentations

• Learning through competition

• Meeting dealers and obtaining buttons for our collections

• Refreshing our interest and ambition in collecting

• Enjoying the camaraderie and fun of gathering together

WRBA Mission Statement

WRBA BOARD

President Tom Barrans 559 683-6418 [email protected] P O Box 2556, Oakhurst CA 93644

Vice President Gil Biggie 775 971-9538 [email protected] 9075 Wigwam Way, Reno NV 89506

Secretary Barbara Johnson 360 893-0647 [email protected] 718 Maple Lane SW Orting WASHINGTON 98360 844 S 82nd Pl, Mesa AZ 85208 winter

Treasurer Susannah Jordan 303 442-5511 [email protected] 4475 Laguna Place #214 Boulder CO 80303-3764

Past President Joy Journeay 907 223-1040 [email protected] 4000 Truro Drive Anchorage, ALASKA 99507

Show Chair Joy Journeay See Past President listing above

Web Chair Mika Jarmusz 503 371-0868 [email protected] 2845 “D” Street NE, Salem OR 97301

Judging Chair Barbara Barrans 559 683-6418 [email protected] P O Box 2556, Oakhurst CA 93644

Awards Chair Tom Barrans See President listing above.

Membership Chair Harriett Brittenham 720 851-2574 [email protected] 6174 Saddlecreek Trail Parker CO 80134

Education Chair Fran Howell 330 794-8119 [email protected] 251 Pfeiffer Avenue Akron OHIO 44312-1354

Newsletter Editor Joy Journeay See Past President listing above.

Librarian Judy Schwenk 360.293.2315 [email protected] 5518 Sugarloaf Street Anacortes, WASHINGTON 98221

At-Large Member Roberta Schuler 520 296-8196 [email protected] 6565 E. Crimson Sage Drive Tucson ARIZONA 85750-3163

At-Large Member Gloria Skovronsky 360 452-1740 [email protected] 1243 Township Line Road Port Angeles WA 98362

Fundraising Chair Vacant

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ALASKA Joy Journeay 907 223-1040 4000 Truro Drive, Anchorage AK 99507 [email protected] ALBERTA Yessy Byl, 11144 67th Street Edmonton AB CANADA T5B 1K8 [email protected] 780.474.8101 ARIZONA Roberta K. Schuler, 520 296-8196 6565 E. Crimson Sage Dr., Tucson, AZ 85750 [email protected] BRITISH COLUMBIA Norah Clark, 3070 Collens Hill Road Kelowna BC CANADA V1Z 1P5 [email protected] 877 769-4696 CALIFORNIA Janelle Giles, Membership CSBS [email protected] COLORADO Jane Hill, 6 Purdue Court Longmont CO 80503-2145 [email protected] 303.772.9248 HAWAII Don Ortwein, 808.262.7061 515 Ululani Street, Kailua HI 96734 [email protected] IDAHO Simone Carbonneau-Kincaid, State President 208.667-0072 [email protected] NEVADA Gil Biggie 9075 Wigwam Way, Reno NV 89506 [email protected] 775.971.9538 NEW MEXICO John & Judy Harris P O Box 271, Mesilla NM 88046 [email protected] 505.526.1156 0REGON Peggy Mathes 1040 West 16th, Eugene OR 974 [email protected] 541.485.1356 SASKATCHEWAN Darlene Orr, 4044 20th Street #12 Vernon BC CANADA V1T 4E3 [email protected] 250.549.1819 UTAH Barbara Halls, 2976 W 5600 S Roy UT 84067, 801.774.9154 WASHINGTON Dale Parkhurst, President 11529 23rd Avenue NE, Seattle WA 98125 [email protected] WYOMING Kathy & Bob Buckardt, 807.742.7415 4511 Mockingbird Lane, Laramie WY 82070 [email protected]

Member States

WRBA Territorial News, Volume 12, Issue 1 March 2014

PAST PRESIDENT

WARM FUZZY OUT-GOING PRESIDENTIAL STUFF

Our warm and fuzzy editor thought this was a good idea and so here goes. It’s been swell. Quite sincerely, WRBA is my favorite button society because it is smaller than the national so you can have time to chat with friends. It has the element of fun but not as crazy as some. It has dealers who can supply any kind of button your heart desires and there is always an educational program or two to make me think. WRBA has a great Board populated with smart people and then there is the central location of Reno, NV as a bonus. As button societies go, WRBA is tops.

I do not lament turning over the president’s gavel to Harriet Brittenham for she will carry on in the excellent tradition of WRBA and besides, I have promoted myself to CEO in another venue. I must again apologize for not presenting the new officers at the last WRBA meeting but nobody’s perfect.

Allow me to digress for I had stirring thoughts last night from the Book of Isaiah where he predicts the coming of the Messiah saying something like, “For unto us a child is born and the government shall be upon his shoulders and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Prophet, The Prince of Peace.” My next thought was that Vista Print would charge extra for that job description.

When recently they offered business cards for only the price of postage and handling, I decided to appoint myself CEO for Barrans Buttons. The title is short and sweet. When Barbara sells a button on Ebay, it is my job to package and mail the button. That’s it, no board meetings, no prez letter, no introductions or speeches at breakfast, just shipping and handling. I can handle that and Vista can easily fit it onto the small business card.

With the blessing of our new president I will keep my job as Awards person unless one of you wants it desperately. To that end you may want to start thinking of your awards for 2015 which may be a long way off, but we need the lead time to publish the list and go find those ribbon winning buttons.

A final thought, one of you out there who can balance a checkbook may want to consider being the next WRBA treasurer. Our current treasurer, Sue Jordan is in line to be president of NBS and will be very busy. Tom Barrans, WRBA Past President

WRBA Territorial News, Volume 12, Issue 1 March 2014 Page 2

Writing this first “Letter From the President” is a daunting task as previous WRBA presidents have been articulate, bright and strong leaders. Together they have left an amazing legacy and I hope that with your help, we can all continue to grow this brilliant button community called WRBA! I am writing from the basement of my home in Colorado. There is no sunshine streaming today through the windows so I am “down” in the comfort of my buttons, books and hanging trays. Ahhh.

The challenge for WRBA is to generate camaraderie and the sense of belonging that we have with traditional organizations. As a remedy, could we think of our WRBA members like individual buttons such as those on a Charm String of long ago that were held together with simple twine? How could we create that same type of connectedness?

Calling this challenge to making connections the Charm String Effect, I commit to do what I can to establish ways for each member to be as involved as they want to be. Here are just four ways to begin making that connection: • Ask questions and offer suggestions. Contact Board Members and

Committee Chairs whenever you see an opportunity for improving your member benefits.

• Volunteer to serve. There is no better way to strengthen a community than by getting involved in it. Please check the article on volunteering in this bulletin.

• Contact one of your Board of Directors and let them know what’s going on in your state. Feel free to offer any suggestions about how WRBA can improve. Currently, these members are:

Harriett Brittenham, President, Colorado Carolyn Boes, Vice President, Nevada Barbara Johnson, Secretary , Washington & Arizona Susannah Jordan, Treasurer, Colorado Joy Journeay, Editor, Alaska

• Request a WRBA Roster from the Membership Chair and contact other members in your area. Knowing that many of us live in the West, “same area” might mean 100+ miles! Contact information for all Board Members and Committee Chairs is in

the front of this bulletin. Let’s begin to create a fabulous and connected Charm String for WRBA, one member at a time!

Thanks Mom, Hay

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE


WRBA needs your help and input! Now that we have a Board of Directors, we need to fill other positions that make WRBA the fabulous organization it is. Many of these positions will carry voting responsibility during Board of Director meetings so those filling the positions must be available for regularly scheduled conference calls throughout the coming months as well as be in attendance at the 2015 WRBA Annual Show in Reno, Nevada. Below is the list of positions with a brief description. More detailed descriptions of each position may be obtained by contacting the President. Nominating—Working with the Vice President, solicit and secure

nominations for open offices by April 1, 2015. Membership Chair—Working with the Treasurer, maintain a listing of

WRBA members and provide this list to the Editor prior to the mailing of each bulletin.

Education Chair—Working with the Show Chair, determine topics and secure speakers for Annual Show Workshops and serve as an educational liaison to state associations that fall within the WRBA region.

Judging Chair—Working with the Awards Chair, develop and publish judging criteria to be used at the Show. Working with the Show Chair, coordinate and lead all activities involved with judging including but not limited to soliciting judges and clerks, training of judges, organization of judging logistics, hanging of trays, and leading a tray discussion following judging.

Awards Chair—Working with the Editor solicit awards from the membership at least 12 months prior to the Show. Other duties include contacting those submitting awards to ensure accurate representation and publishing the complete list in the bulletin at least 9 months prior to the Show.

Web Chair—Ensure that information posted on www.wrba.us is current. Using email groups, assist in communicating with the Board of Directors and general membership.

Librarian—Build, maintain and transport a library of resource materials for use in judging and other educational activities at the Show.

At-Large Member, Board of Directors—Manage and control the property, affairs and business of WRBA.

Other committees may be formed as the new Board begins its work. If you are interested in learning more about any of the above

positions or would be willing to serve as a Chair or Assistant, please contact Harriett Brittenham, [email protected], by March 15, 2014. WRBA NEEDS YOU!

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS


EDITOR’S REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE Your WRBA Editor would sincerely like to have assistance in getting

the newsletter out each quarter, in the interest of improving the size, quality and timeliness of each issue. If you or your local club are willing and interested in contributing any of the following tasks, please let me know at [email protected] or 907 223-1040.

Respectfully requested, Joy Journeay, WRBA Editor WRBA Email Newsletter Distributor Email the newsletter (or the link to where it is posted) to our

WRBA email distribution list, which is updated each quarter and sent to us by email from the Membership Chair.

WRBA Newsletter Printing Perhaps you or your local button club would be willing to have the

100 copies of the newsletter printed at a local print shop and providing the copies to the WRBA Newsletter Mail Coordinator. Costs for the printing would be reimbursed by the WRBA Treasurer. The digital file for printing would be provided by email to you or directly to the print shop of your choice (selected for cost and product quality).

WRBA Newsletter Label Coordinator Create mailing labels for the quarterly mailing, from our updated

quarterly membership list. Give the mailing labels to the WRBA Mailing Coordinator.

WRBA Newsletter Mail Coordinator This would require getting:

• the newsletter copies from the WRBA Printing Coordinator, • the mailing labels from the WRBA Label Coordinator, • Envelopes from the office supply store, and • Stamps from the post office.

Then stuffing/sealing the envelopes, adhering mailing labels and stamps, then mailing off the newsletter. Supply and postage costs would be reimbursed by the WRBA Treasurer

WRBA Button Calendar Coordinator We would like to include a calendar of button events in the WRBA

region, and would like someone to gather this information. Article Solicitor Our Educational Chair will be soliciting articles for the newsletter,

and we welcome any additional articles. If someone in your club prepares a program that you think the rest of WRBA would like to enjoy, please act as a liaison and have the article emailed to me.


CALIFORNIA STATE BUTTON SOCIETY

Antique, Vintage & Collectible Button Show!


SECTION 4 – ENAMELS

Refer to Page 31 of the NBS Blue Book for definitions. Section 4-0 Enamels Assorted. Enamel, not to be confused with paint, is a decorative finish (DF) of glass fired onto metal. In this section, the enamel is the focus of the button. Buttons with metal as the focus with enamel finish or enamel borders are appropriate in Section 10 (Metal) and/or Section 23 (Borders).

The dyes used are metal oxides: • of selenium (in the absence of lead) for a yellow coloring; • of uranium to a bright orange color; • of iron for blue, brown, black; • of chromium for green and pink; • of copper for green, red and blue; • of cobalt for a deep blue and green; • of manganese for purple; and • of the metal gold for a steady red (purple of Cassius).

4-1 Construction assorted.

Refers to the basic enameling technique(s) used to create the oveall design of the button. Specialized examples of these techniques may be used under the appropriate major class. For example, painted Limoges or pâte go under Émaux peints, assorted.

4-1.1 Basse-taille. Transparent enamel is applied over base metal that has been chased, engraved or engine-turned so the design in the metal is visible.

Another term used under the Basse-taille class is guilloche (prounounced Gee-osh). The name comes from the French inventor Guillot who designed a machine which would create geometric groves in metal. These patterns then became known as guilloche as well as the enamel work done by Faberge.

4-1.2 Champlevé. The metal base is grooved or hollowed out with a die or stamp to accept the enamel. The stamping may be seen on the back of thinner buttons. The surface designs are never completely coated with enamel because the framework remains part of the finished design. Opaque and transparent enamels are both

ENAMEL BUTTONS by Tom Barrans


Note the beautiful radiating texture under both the inner enamel and the outer aqua enamel in this top button.

The second enamel button,

bordered by pastes, includes

basse-taille evident as a background to

the opaque enamel flower. The button on the

lower left includes the basse-taille treatment for both borders and the inner button detail. The lower right button basse-taille provides the exquisite rendering of the sun in the sky and reflection on the water, behind the enamel detail of trees, clouds, and

mountains.


used, often together. Surfaces under transparent colors are sometimes stamped to resemble basse-taille.

4-1.3 Cloisonné. Thin metal bands or wires of uniform thickness are placed onto the metal surface of the button to create separate compartments (cloisons), which are filled with enamel, fired and polished.

4-1.4 Émaux peints assorted. Enamel is applied to the surface of the button to form a base upon which the design is painted with fine brushes and then fired. En grisaille. Div. I. Multiple layers of white enamel are applied to a base of dark enamel (usually black but sometimes red, blue, green or tan).


Judy Schwenk & Jim Nolan

5518 Sugarloaf Street Anacortes, WA 98221

(360)-293-2315 [email protected]

We buy any size collections. Approvals sent on request.

Contact us for your button needs.

CHAMPLEVE. The woman walking (top right) and the floral (bottom center) are examples of champlevé border buttons.


As coats of enamel are added and fired, gray tones are created that act as shadows and give a three dimensional, almost sculpted effect.

4-1.4.1 Monochrome. Painted design utilizing shades of a single color and white. These buttons appear “shaded” but are less dimensional than En grisaille. 4-1.4.2 Polychrome. A painted design incorporating more than two colors.

4-1.5 Foil Techniques. Foil enclosures consist of pieces of metallic foil that are laid in place and covered by transparent enamel. Paillons are small precisely cut, shaped, (often realistic) foil enclosures. They may occur singly or in multiples.

4-1.6 Gin-bari/gin-jippo. A style of Japanese cloisonné which uses

This beautiful button contains an outer border of foil cups with alternating green and white enamel pierreries.


Foil techniques. The blue button above is also embellished with five pastes wiht the foil leaf border.

lightly tinted clear enamel over a very thin sheet of detailed silver (gin-bari) or over a thicker sheet of silver (gin-jippo). The wires separating the design elements may be present, or they may have been dissolved or hidden to create “wireless” gin-bari. 4-2 Decorative finishes (DF)

Two lovely gin-bari buttons.


assorted 4-2.1 Enamel encrustations. Div. I as An area of enamel built up from the surface. Div. I encrustations often imitate small gemstones in a border effect, being applied directly to the metal portion of the button. Div I. Pierreries. A specific form of encrustation built up on foil paillons embedded in the surface enamel, resembling precious stones/gems (transparent or otherwise).

4-1.7 Plique-a-jour. A design made of soldered wires or openwork metal filled with transparent, translucent or opaque enamel that is not backed by metal. It resembles stained glass.


ENAMEL ENCRUSTATIONS. The top two buttons on this page, and the two on the

previous page illustrate encrustations directly applied to the metal button

base. The two bottom buttons on this page illustrate pierreries

encrustations.


4-2.2 Matte finish. The enamel is immersed in acid resulting in a dull, rather than a glossy, finish. 4-2.3 Transfer. Transfer designs or photographic processes are applied to a smooth enamel surface. 4-3 Other Material Embellishment (OME) assorted 4-3.1 Metal 4-3.2 Rhinestones/paste 4-4 Openwork. Openings are surrounded by enamel. An enamel button with a border that is pierced, but not enameled, does not qualify here. 4-5 Shapes 4-6 Unlisted. Includes: 1)background (the enamel is used exclusively as a background to the main design),

Mickey and Minnie were done by Motiwalla.


2) combined techniques, 3) mounted in metal, 4) plaquettes (an enameled metal piece of any shape mounted in/on metal), etc.

The three buttons below would get disqualified in competition for not being enamel buttons. The background of the eagle is a glass disk, the enamel border is a great border button but not an enamel button, and center button is mounted on shell.


WRBA BOARD MEETING: October 3, 2013 Sparks, Nevada The meeting was called to order by President Tom Barrans at

4:40 pm. Present were Gil Biggie, Joy Journeay, Roberta Schuler, Mika Jarmusz, Judy Schwenk, Susannah Jordan, and Barb Johnson.

A motion was made to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last Board meeting as they were published. Second by Schuler. Motion carried.

Treasurer Report Jordan reported $24,758.23 in our accounts.

Committee Reports Chair of Judges. Barb Barrans was unable to attend, Gil and

Barb Johnson will take her place for this show only. Membership Chair. Brittenham announced that we have 136

members and provided a detailed report on life members, club memberships, dual memberships, etc. At this time there are 70 members paid through 2014.

Education Chair. Howell was not present and will be unable to continue in this position. A new chair will be appointed.

Parliamentarian. This position has not been filled in the past, but the Board members asked that it be filled in the future.

Show Chairman. Journeay announced that 91 people have registered, 75 for breakfast, and 65 for the Friday night dinner. There were 50 room nights sold. Gil noted that there were no prizes for the Wed night costume contest. A motion was made by Brittenham that WRBA provide $10 prizes. Second by Schwenk. Carried.

Web Chair. Jarmusz reported that WRBA has a Facebook site and we were reminded to advertise the site to button collectors.

Publicity Chair. Biggie gave a report on advertising the WRBA show, including western states bulletins, two newspaper ads, placards distributed around Sparks and Reno, and a news reporter coming to the show to do an article.

Awards Chair. Tom Barrans has supplies including enough ribbons. The limit of ten entries per member for competition was mentioned and a motion was made by Biggie to eliminate this rule. Second by Jordan. Carried.

WRBA MEETING MINUTES by Barb Johnson, WRBA Secretary


Old Business A. A discussion about where the 2015 show will be held. As our

attendance is down, a smaller venue should be considered. Two possibilities at this time are the Holiday Express and Harrah’s in Reno. This subject will be brought to the general meeting.

B. National 2016 in Denver will be sponsored by WRBA. A handout of the proposed duties prepared by Journeay was given to each Board member. The Colorado Button Society has volunteered to handle a large portion of the show tasks, including hotel liaison, security, tours, registration and publicity. Once approved by WRBA Brittenham will take an official proposal to Colorado for approval.

C. In recognition of the labor to be donated by Colorado, a motion to split the profit from the NBS show with 75% to Colorado and 25% to WRBA was made by Journeay. Seconded by Schuler. Carried. Treasurer Jordan asked that a budget for the 2016 show be created. A motion to do so was made by Journeay. Second by Johnson. Carried.

New Business Coming elections for officers was discussed. As previously no

one volunteered to be on the nominating committee, Tom will bring this up at the general membership meeting and call for volunteers.

There being no further business, Biggie made a motion to adjourn. Second by Schwenk. Carried.

Respectfully submitted, Barb Johnson, Secretary WRBA ANNUAL MEETING: October 4, 2013 Sparks, Nevada

The meeting was called to order at 9:05am by Tom Barrans.

He introduced the NBS President Lisa Schultz, Second VP Susannah Jordan and NBS Board members Joy Journeay and Roberta Schuler. Tom announced that Janel Smith has resigned as NBS Treasurer and will be replaced by Marion Nebiker.

Treasurer Report Jordan stated that we now have $29,641.23 which includes income from this show but that there are bills to pay.

Committee Reports Membership Chair. Brittenham thanked Journeay for being Show

Chair. Membership is at 136, down seven from three years ago. We


have members from forty states and Canada. Membership consists of 12% life members and 50% paid through 2014.

WRBA is accepting renewals and membership at this show.

The Show button for this year comes in six colors and extras are available for purchase. The new NBS official button is available at the table of Lisa Schultz for $10. WRBA is privileged to be the first show to have these buttons offered to members since the August National. Members were also reminded that CD’s are available with the specialty booklets published in the past by NBS and NBS will not be printing these in the future.

Editor and Show Chair. Journeay announced that 100 people are now registered for this show and there is a suggestion box at the registration table for those who would like to participate. A new venue for the 2015 show is being researched. The theme for the 2015 show will be “Button Bonanza” and Joy would like articles for the bulletin reflecting this western theme.

NBS 2016 Show Chair. Journeay handed out the duties for the 2016 show in Denver and called for volunteers. Bruce Beck and Gil Biggie have volunteered to be in charge of fund raising. Washington State will order and package the favor button and Tom Barrans will handle financing.

Education Chair. Howell resigned; a new chair will be appointed.

Web Chair. Jarmusz commented on the WRBA website, Facebook and the new NBS website available to members only.

Chair of Judges. Biggie and Johnson filled in for Barb Barrans who was unable to attend. Johnson thanked all of the people who worked hard in judging: judges, clerks, runners and hangers.

Awards Chair. Tom Barrans announced winners of the awards.

Nominating Committee. President Barrans asked for volunteers. Bruce Beck, Roberta Schuler and Lucille Weingarten volunteered.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Barb Johnson, Secretary

WRBA BOARD MEETING: October 35 2013 Sparks, Nevada

The meeting was called to order by president Tom Barrans at 11:08am. In attendance were, Tom Barrans, Jordan, Brittenham, Schuler, Journeay, Schwenk, Gil Biggie and Barb Johnson.


Correspondence None. Committee Reports

Hotel Liaison. Biggie announced that the room commitment at the Sparks Nugget was met. She also suggested that we look into another venue as our show is smaller than in years past. A new Harrahs in Reno was a possible option. Biggie will research.

Treasurer. Jordan suggested that we need a policy for registering dealers and dealer helpers. Registration for dealers is included with their table fee and includes entry into the show room for the dealer only. Brittenham made a motion that we have a formal contract with the dealers. The price for the first table will be $75 and any additional tables will be $50 each. If a dealer orders three or more tables, the contract will include entry into the showroom for one helper. Second by Schwenk. Motion carried.

Because of the cost already incurred by WRBA, a motion was made by Journeay to not refund money to dealers should they cancel. Second by Roberta. Motion carried.

Old Business

After discussion regarding WRBA hosting the 2016 NBS show in Denver the following was decided;

A. Jane McLean volunteered to place the 2016 invitation on tables at the 2015 breakfast in Manchester, NH.

B. Washington State Button Society will select an artist, order and package the 500 favor buttons.

C. Dates for the 2016 show will be August 1-6. D. Proceeds from the show will be divided as follows; 50% to

NBS, 37.5% to Colorado BS and 12.5% to WRBA. E. Brittenham moved that we open a second account for the

2016 convention using a portion of the current WRBA funds of $4,000. Second by Journeay. Motion carried.

F. Tom Barrans will keep financial records for the 2016 show and he and Journeay will be signers on the second account.

G. Room rates for the 2016 convention will be $89 per night. H. Brittenham and Journeay will draft a budget.

Motion to adjourn by Brittenham. Second by Schuler. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Barb Johnson, Secretary


How many of you have held back on competing because you believe that you don’t have “good enough” buttons, or your button knowledge is not sufficient?

Well, I am writing this to show how wrong your thinking can be! Even those with museum buttons and vast knowledge can be disqualified, and little ol’ you can pull to the head of the pack. We are starting to see awards that require imagination, and lots of thought, rather than deluxe Division I buttons. These are perfect for using those adorable modern buttons that you love to own, yet are not highly competitive.

When you try one of these fun awards—and I insist that you do—take note of the section under which the award is written. Of the following examples, one was written to “Section 20, Other Pictorials,” so NO buttons from Section 17-19 were allowed. I got measled for having a pickle. My bad! One required labeling of all materials and the vices represented. Four very experienced competitors all got measled for lack of labels. The Creative Award is judged by the attendees, so present your very best imagination.

Keep your wits about you: count number of buttons required

ANYONE CAN ENTER AND WIN FUN AWARDS by Gil Biggie

Don’t be afraid to ride a horse of a different color.

Sometimes it’s a nice change of pace.

Horses always start, they never run out of gas, and

they will not get you greasy.

Quotes from A COWBOY’S GUIDE TO LIFE by Texas Bix Bender


carefully, read award section and emphasis carefully, label if required; and then let your imagination take over. Note the use of a riveted shank and the mislabeled measle.

The real reward is playing with favorite buttons, some of which you never get to use elsewhere, and having fun!

Thanks for the imaginative contributions of Harriett Brittenham, Carolyn Boes, Val Perry and Judy Schwenck!

1. Creative mounting related to Western show theme. Section 17-20.

Learn to tie some knots

Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.

Everything out here will either STICK ya, STING ya, or SHOOT ya!” (True Grit)

After weeks of beans and taters, even a change to taters and beans is good!


SECTION 20. IDIOMS AND SIMILIES


VICES. LABEL EACH VICE & MATERIAL.

WRBA RENO: SUPER VICE!!!

POTTY MOUTH ON THE GOLF

COURSE

UNDER AGE KEGGER

LUST

GAMBLING

GROPING

PUBLIC NUDITY

OBSCENE PHONE CALLS

THE ORIGINAL TEMPTATION


BUTTONS WITH A REAR VIEW

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