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Upcoming meetings Alley Board Election Tako has found a great place to live! Unfortunately, it’s way over in Granbury. It’s difficult for him to make all the Alley Board meetings and he feels that it’s best that he resign his position as an At Large Board Member. That means that we need to elect his replacement. If you are interested in the position, please contact Ed. We’ll also be taking nominations from the meeting floor. |
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Up Coming Events
Feb 23-26 Twist & Shout, St. Louis, MO. For info go to www.balloonconvention.com. Feb 26 Children with Cancer- Family Fun Day, Flight Museum, Love Field, contact Susan Keys Mar 28-Apr. 2 C OAI Convention Kenner, LO. For info go to www.coai2006.com.April 7 6 Flags Family Night, 5-8pm - Please commit ASAP to Susan Keys tp order the tickets and parking passes. April 21 Children’s Cancer Fund Fashion Show, 9 am Reunion Hyatt, downtown Dallas. May 6 National Alliance of Mental Illness. Need 2 balloon 8:30-10 am artist & 2 face painters. Contact Sharon Hodges June 12-Aug 7 UTA Clowning 101, beginning clowning, No class 7/3. Contact Susan Keys or www.clowns.freeservers.com for clown class info. |
President's Corner Howdy Joeys;
I was thrilled to receive the latest edition of the Calliope last week. On the cover was a picture of my "clown mom", LOLLI, or Jacki Graner to those of you who don't know her or haven't read the article yet. LOLLI has been named clown of the year by Clowns of America International. This award is long overdue in my opinion. She is, and always has been by "Clown of the year". I want everyone to know if it weren't for Lolli I would not be a clown. I met Jacki in 1990 at a bingo hall (playing bingo is one of her passions). We became friends and I was surprised to learn of her ine of work. We would show each other magic tricks and other "bits" I later learned to call walkarounds. I think she saw my potential as a clown and did everything she could to encourage me. I was shy and wasn't sure I could perform in front of people. Jacki assured me I could do it, and as luck would have it, she was starting a clown class in a couple months and needed students. After much deliberation and with a great deal of reluctance, my adventure began. Clown class began with seven of us clowns wannabees; there were several house-wives, a retired air traffic controller, a waitress and a dignified, matronly lady who had always wanted to be a clown. Looking back I feel sorry for Jacki, she didn't have much to work with. Class was a "hoot"!. We had a blast, we learned a lot, we fed off each other and couldn't wait for class each week. Now I realize we were the "best" class ever. Yeah, right. Time does temper one's memories. The matronly lady was forced to drop out (her family didn't approve) and the waitress dropped out because her work schedule changed. That left five of us to graduate in Lolli's first clown class. Now fifteen years later myself and Professor Owl are still lcowning. I can honestly say Jacki has changed my life. I would not have chosen this path for my life if it weren't for her. I am greatful and have thanked her many times, and I will continue to thank her for as long as I live. Jacki went on th teach tens of people,no, make that hundreds of people to be clowns. She continues to be an inspiration to all of us luck enough to know her. Contratulations LOLLI! This award is much deserved and long overdue. Buckle |
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Spotliglht on Sharon Hodges - Hodge Podge My name is Sharon Hodges and my life began in earnest in Amarillo, Texas, where I grew up the product of a military family traveling extensively throughout my childhood. I spent three years living in Europe and returned to the US just in time to graduate from high school back in Amarillo, Texas again. I fell into the entertainment and art world by accident several years ago and have been totally hooked ever since. I began face painting and doing balloons for tips at a local theater at the urging of my cousin, Cinde Sanders (Boopsie the Clown) and progressed from there into my own clown character, Hodge Podge. I specialize in puppetry, magic, balloon art and face painting, doing everything from birthday parties to corporate events. In the field of clowning I have earned the 2002 Funny Business Entertainer of the year award, held various positions on the board of directors for Mid-Cities Clown Alley #85, including president for two years and helped to coordinate the Texas Clown Association Convention, 2001, hosted by Mid-Cities #85. As my growth as an entertainer has progressed my love of face painting has equally evolved. I have a strong connection with this art form and it is where I feel the most accomplished and comfortable. I have taken several classes from artists in this industry that are considered the best in the world and I attended the first Face Painting International Convention ever held in the US, in Orlando, FL in 2002. I have been an active supporter of the exploration and development of this art form. In 2003 I founded the first organized face painting group in the United States, DFW Face Painters Guild and held the position of president for the year 2003-2004. I am the owner of Enchanted Bodys/Your Enchanted Face, a company that specializes in all forms of face and body art enhanced by professional photography. I recently competed and received the highest award given at the 2005 Face and Body Art Convention in Orlando, Florida, First Place Best All Around. I have taught and demonstrated beginning and intermediate levels of face art and constantly strive to personally improve and share the skills and talents that I have. I truly feel that painting is a wonderful way to color our world, one face at a time. Happy Birthday To: |
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A Taste Of Louisiana The COAI Convention in Kernner, LA has a new home. The Radisson Hotel, which received minimumal damage during Katrina, continues to be the home to many government relief workers.Therefore, the hotel company has arranged for the convention to move down the road to a newly repaired hotel. Reservations will still be taken through the Radisson phone system. If you are going to the convention, contact Marcia Griffith for more information.
Boring Business Stuff Treasurers Report January 31, 2006
Beginning Balance: $1613.24
Deposits:
Checks:
ck# 1637 Diane & Gerry Willis dues 25.00
ck# 6707 George & Marti Hopkins dues 25.00
ck# 2098 Aloha Peden dues 15.00
ck# 1037 Dale DePrima dues 15.00
ck# 1051 Pat Billups dues 15.00
ck# 2643 Tricia Gregory dues 15.00
ck# 1721 Deborah Davis dues 15.00
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$125.00
Cash:
Joe Shambuger dues 15.00
Susan & WT Keys dues 25.00
Cathy Hawkes dues 15.00
Ed Fitzgerald dues 15.00
Jackie Garner dues 15.00
Cinde Sanders dues 15.00
Earl & Martha Warren dues 25.00
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$125.00
Total Deposits: $250.00
Withdrawals:
Ck#2254 Flower Time (Tina Cardwell) (54.13)
Ck#2256 Cinde Sanders (snacks) (21.15)
01/31 Monthly Service Charge (10.00)
01/31 Check Enclosure Fee ( 3.00)
88.28 &nb sp;
Ending Balance $1,774.96
Note: The following will be shown on next months deposit:
Dues: Ck:1287 Wanda Carter 15.00
Dues: Ck: 7231 David Larrabee 15.00
Dues: Ck: 2478 Laura Chester 15.00
Dues: Cash Marcia & David Griffith 25.00
Note: Pending payment
Ck# 2255 Ed Fitzgerald (Awards) (31.00)
Ck# 2257 Marcia Griffith (10/14/015 coping, 11/10/05 coping, 11/10/05
postage, 12/15/05 mailing labels, 12/14/05 coping) (71.94)
Ck#2258 Marcia Griffith (01/06/06 postage, 01/06/06 coping, 08/26/05
new memeber folders) (48.73)
Medical City Dallas Hospital to go into the TCA Convention account (300.00)
Meeting Minutes January 17, 2006 At 7:25 p.m. President Buckle called meeting to order 1. Announcements Prayer request: Pam Jenkin's (Hal's friend) father passes away Sunday Dale DePrima's Mother is in the hospital with pneumonia: Miss Cookie and Earl had 32 attendees at Miracle's Memorial for her husband's passing at their home. W. T. is getting over the flu. Alley membership fees are due. If we pay now $15 individual, $25 family membership. Dues go up at the end of January. TCA Convention 2006 registration: We need everyone to pre-register even if you are working the convention.
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