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February 1999 NAlnONAn BUTTON 3"ILLETIN 43

IMATIONAT BUTTON,SOCI ETY OONVENTION
AUCUST 8-14,1999
Double Tree Resort - Scottsdale, Arizona
"Eouthwest
Dpeanrs"
For room reservation call the Doubletree Resort at (602) 947-54OO and
ask for the National Button Society Convention rates of $75/night
double occupancy +tax. Additional persons will be 910 a night.
TOURS:
Sunday, August 8, 1999:8:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $qZ
Motorcoach tour to Prescott, our first territorial capital. Enjoy a day of diverse scenic
beauty traveling from the low desert to the mountains. You may enjoy casino
gambling or stroll down historical Whiskey Row to browse the antique shops. Because
of the mountains, Prescott has an average daytime temperature in August of 86
degrees. Lunch is on your own.
Monday, August 9,1999:7:00 p.m. $25
Optional western night with dinner at Pinnacle Peak. Learn to Western line dance.
Choice of mesquite broiled steak or chicken in "old west" atmosphere.
Wednesday, August 11,1999:9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $42
Tour the world renowned Heard Museum which features Southwest Native
American history, basketry, jewelry, pottery and Kachina dolls. Continue with a
motorcoach tour of Phoenix. Lunch not included in price of tour.
WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS:
Wednesday, August 11 ,1999
2:30-3:30 p.m. Workshop on polymers by Jocelyn Howell
8:00 p.m. Program: Crests by Kitty Dillon
Thursday, August'12, 1999:
1:00-2:00 p.m. Workshop: Reading & Writing Awards for members collecting 5
years or less. Civen by Bonnie Nelson and Mary Johnson.
2:00-3:00 p.m. Workshop for Juniors with Tammy Jones
3:00-4:00 p.m. Workshop: Polymers by.locelyn Howell
7:30 p.m. Fiesta Reception & Entertainment
Friday, August'13,'lggg
11:00a.m.-Noon Workshop: 18th Century by Marian Hurley
1:00-2:00 p.m. Workshop: Reading & Writing Awards -
No restrictions by Mary Johnson & Bonnie Nelson
3:00-4:00 p.m. Workshop: 18th Century by Marian Hurley
8:00 p.m. Program: History & Art of 5W Native Amer.
BREAKFAST:
Saturday, August 14, 1999 8:00 a.m. $20
French Toast, Sausage, Pastries, Orange Juice, Coffee/Tea
CONGRATULATIONS. FRANCO
The winner of the Arizona State Button Society drawing for three free hotel
nights during the August, '1999 National Show was Franco Jacassi of Milan, ltaly.
MWS