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President's Corner 2 WEEKS!!! That’s how much time we have. Actually it will be less by the time you read this. Sept 27, that’s when all our planning and preparation will be on display. I sure hope we haven’t forgotten anything. I know the Alley and T C A can count on everyone pitching in to make this a GREAT convention. Well, for those of you who missed the last meeting, we had a HOT time at the church. No one who was there will argue with that. Alley 85 had three quarters of those attending performing in front of the group; it was a fitting tribute to Hubba-Hubba. Everyone there had a fun time: those watching and the performers had fun, too. I’m sorry more did not attend so they could see how talented some of our members are. Well, I better go. I hope to see all of you at the meeting on the 19th and at the TCA 2006 Convention “Over the Rainbow”. Bump-a-nose, Buckle WOW!!! You should see all the great stuff that DooWat has collected for the TCA Convention goody bags. It would be a great help for Alley 85 members to come early (at 6:30) to the September 19th meeting to help stuff all this “stuff” into the goody bags. |
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| Dan Cutchen presents Music, Motion & Other Marvelous Bits of Insanity Dan Cutchen is an exciting performer who blends music and drama, both humorous and serious, to present stories from the Bible and other sources. He also utilizes rock, pop, folk, jazz and classical music to entertain audiences that range from preschool to retirement homes. His use of synthesizer, acoustic and electric guitars enhance his original musical dramas and compositions, which cover an impressive array of musical styles. When Dan performs his wackiness, it's....well, it's wacky. You will see famous and interesting stories acted out. Animals and strange creatures are made out of balloons. You'll find yourself singing silly songs. A cat named Ralph, who unfortunately looks like a chicken (But he's a short-haired cat!!), usually shows up. He makes things disappear and reappear, he gets people to do silly things, he jiggles while he juggles, he goofs up and he performs optical illusions! He's a lot FUN! . |
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Calendar of Events Sept 23, Dallas Heart Walk, 8:30am The West End, Woodall Rogers Plaza, corner of McKinney and Houston, Dallas Sept 24, NCIU Party, Medical City Dallas, ALLEY FUNDRAISER, 1-4 pm 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, Building D. Walkarounds with tricks, stickers & puppets. No balloons or facepainting. Sign up at meeting Sept 25-Nov 13, Clowning 101. UTA, Mondays from 7-9:30 pm. See Susan Keys or alley web site for more info. Sept 27-Oct 1, Texas Clown Association Convention, Irving, www.tca2006.8m.com Oct 14, Noogiefest, Gilda’s Club North Texas, 1-3 pm, 2710 Oak Lawn, Balloons & walkarounds for children whose family has been touched by cancer. Nov 4, Walk For Wishes Williams Square, Irving. Fund raiser for North Texas Make a Wish. Activities start at 8:30am, walk starts at 9am & has post walk activities. Dec 2, Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Parade Come early and make-up the faces of volunteer clowns and/or be in the parade yourself. To be in the parade you must register at www.childrensparade.com Dec 16, Christmas Gift 2006, 10am-3pm, Nation’s largest Christmas party for the homeless. Dallas Convention Center. Parking cost will be provided. For more info: www.operationcaredallas.org. Sign-up with Susan Dec 18, Children’s Hospital Cancer Christmas Party, Brookhaven Country Club, Walkarounds, balloons & facepainting. After the party, alley members go out to dinner. Jan 14 ‘07, Clown Cruise www.deprimatravel.com Feb 2-3 '07, Joey To The World, Houston. www.joeytotheworld.org March 30 ‘07, Children’s Cancer Fund Fashion Show, 8a-12:30p, Hyatt Reunion Hotel Thank you for continuing to send updates to Dave (Spokes) about what the alley is doing. Iknow it's been awhile since he's been to a meeting. I don't know if the Alley realizes this, but Dave is fighting pancreatic cancer, He's doing fairly well but he undergoes 6 days of intravenous chemo every month with 1 to 1.5 weeks recouperation; he also takes 2 chemo drugs orally daily and gets another iv chemo everyother Tuesday. Needless to say, he isn't up to clowning around at the present time. I look forward to having him feel well enough to clown again in the future. I just wanted you all to know why he hasn't attended in a while. Blessings to you all, Cheryl Larrabee The Top 10 Ways You Can Help Support Alley 85 10. Arrive at 6:30 to the September meeting to help stuff Convention goody bags 9. Volunteer to help during the TCA Convention 8. Volunteer for the Alley nominating committee to plan a slate of officer for next year 7. Run for an Alley office 6. Help plan the Alley 30th anniversary celebration 5. Create a theme for the 30th Anniversary celebration 4. Support an Alley fundraiser by coming to the NCIU Party on September 24th 3. Perform during a meeting 2. Make fun of Buckle’s white legs (OK, I can't think of anything else so I'll make fun of Buckle) 1. Just come to the meetings!!!
Christmas Gift 2006 thru Operation Care DallasThis event, for the homeless of Dallas, is on 12-16-06 from 10:00 am to 3:00 PM. They would like strolling clowns and balloon artists if possible. They will be able to cover ourur costs for parking this year thru a church group. Buckle, Doowat, Dubble Bubble & 2,500 kids were at the event last year. They thought it was great fun & well put together. |
Happy Birthday to: Marti Hopkins “$hopper” 9/06 Earl Warren “Gran-Da-Dee” 9/06 David Thomason “Whistle” 9/10 Liz Melton “Lotta Buttons” 9/19 Jeremy Hale “Patches” 9/19 Francisco Juarez “Tako” 10/4 Donna Tracy-Carbone “Ditto” 10/16 Marci Poland “Twinkle Starr” 10/23
Thanks to Our Volunteers Camp Broncho Buckle, DooWat, Dubble Bubble, Miss Cookie, & Posie Camp Sol Buckle & Ruthie Mae Miss Cookie was very busy volunteering at: Baylor Hospital, North Hill Hospital, North Hills Mall, Operation Back to School, Hubba’s Food Drive, Clubhouse for special needs, Camp Broncho & Fellowship Church of Arlington
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