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Seeking information about the button hobby?  Here are some contacts.  On the attached pages are photos and information from recent events.  Mouse click on the organization name and it will "take you there. "Enjoy!

National Button Society (NBS)

NBS includes approximately 3000 individual members across the United States.  The Society publishes its "Bulletin" magazine quarterly (May, July, October, and December).  Subscription is included in the annual membership dues.  Membership categories include:  Junior; Adults; Dual (2 people at same address; only 1 Bulletin).  Foreign memberships are additional to cover extra postage fees. 

For membership application and rates visit the website www.nationalbuttonsociety.org.

Western Regional Button Association (WRBA)

WRBA was established in 2003 -- the brain child of button dealer and collector, Gilberte "Gil" Biggie.  Gil had moved from the east coast to Reno, Nevada.  She enjoyed the camaraderie of the state clubs and recognized that there was an opportunity to add to the hobby network.  All are welcome to join; however, WRBA is intended especially for individuals living in the following U.S. states and Canadian provinces:  Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, British Columbia, and Alberta. 
Membership is $25 per year for adults; $5 per year for juniors, and dual membership (2 people at the same address; only 1 newsletter) is $35. Life Membership is $200.
To join, send your check and mailing information (including email and phone) to:
WRBA
P O Box 8577
Bend, OR 97708-8577

California State Button Society (CSBS)

 
The California State Button Society was founded in 1941.  Today the membership is nearly 300.  The Society publishes a quarter newsletter, "The Brief" which is free to members.  It includes educational articles and photos as well as society updates.  The group meets annually for its convention that includes educational programs, button display competitions, button sales, and social opportunities for attendees.  Member groups publicize their local and regional meetings and shows through C.S.B.S.
For current membership information visit the website:  www.CAbutton.org.

Oregon State Button Society (OSBS)

Adult membership is $20 per year (January to December); Joint membership is $25 (2 individuals at same address; one newsletter).   Junior membership is $2.50.  The State's annual show is typically in May.  To join, send your check and mailing information (including email and phone) to:
O.S.B.S.
c/o Ilse Christensen
25061 Decker Rd.
Corvalis, OR 97333

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