UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
 PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934





Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 8, 2016


BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
 (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Kansas
 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-1678
(Commission File Number)
  

41-0834293
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
  

19920 W. 161st Street, Olathe, Kansas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  

66062
(Zip Code)
  

913-780-9595
 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)





Not Applicable
 (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01
Other Events
  
The Board of Managers of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (BHCMC, LLC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Diane Giardine to the position of General Manager.
 
Diane came to Boot Hill Casino & Resort from Cimarron, Kansas prior to our opening in the fall of 2009.  She joined Boot Hill Casino & Resort as the Risk/Benefits Coordinator and was quickly promoted to the Human Resources Manager in October 2010, Director of Human Resources in November 2011, and was named the Senior Director of Administration & Support in August 2013.  She has demonstrated unparalleled enthusiasm and commitment to every position she has held.  During the past six plus years, Diane has been responsible for Team leadership as a Director. She has contributed her expertise to many departments including Human Resources, Compliance, Information Technology and Purchasing.
 
Diane graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas.   In 2011, Diane obtained certification as a Professional in Human Resources from the HR Certification Institute. 
 
Diane has accepted the personal responsibility as the General Manager. She will lead the BHCR Team that is committed to be the best gaming facility in and for the State of Kansas.




SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


  
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
  
April 8, 2016
 Date
s/s Clark D. Stewart
Clark D. Stewart
(President and Chief Executive Officer)
  
April 8, 2016
Date
s/s Craig D. Stewart
Craig D. Stewart
 (Chief Financial Officer)