On Saturday, for the second time, we held off opening the showroom until 11:00 AM so members could focus on helping in the judging room. This strategy again worked well. Judging was complete, and trays were hung in the showroom by 1:30 PM. This allowed ample time for people to peruse the various trays and see the talent in understanding the blue book and the stunning selection of buttons chosen for each tray.

On Saturday evening, we had a dynamic duo as our guest speakers – Art Baur and Gretchen Gauthier. They gave a talk entitled, “MOONLIGHTING – The Moon Through Buttons, Facts and Fiction.” Art delivered part 1 of the presentation by illuminating the moon with fascinating facts and anecdotes. Gretchen presented a slide-show parade of fabulous moon and star buttons. Following the presentation, attendees could check out some of the buttons from the presentation in person. We capped off the evening with some cake and fruit punch.

2025 Show and Awards Summary   ~   Friday   ~   Saturday   ~   Sunday   ~  Winning Trays

Kathy Schaller, Dale Doty, Linda HIckey & Carolyn Simmons in the Judging Room
Beverly Hesse, Karen Kammer & Kathy Arbogast in the Judging Room
Lisa Benware helping in the Judging Room
Clerk Jai Blackburn, with Gretchen Gauthier and Elaine Baur Judging
Sherry Roach, George Gauthier and Bob Elliott in the Judging Room
Clerk Liz Thorton with Judges Nancy Boyer & Art Baur

 

Checking out the button trays
More of the showroom with Dealer Joan Tyl
Bob and Cathy Parke
Shopping
Guest Speakers – Gretchen Gauthier and Art Baur
Moonlighting Part 1 by Art
Moonlighting Part 2 by Gretchen
The crowd
A photo of Gretchen’s slide
Another slide
From the back
Mingling after the program
Checking out the Moon and Star Button Display