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President's Corner by Ed "Buckle" Fitzgerald Golly, it doesn’t seem like it has been a week already, since the convention, but its history now. I heard a lot of good comments regarding alley 85’s hospitality and how well we did in hosting the event. Mr. Rainbow and Mr. Puppet were very entertaining and informative in there respective fields. I am glad we offered a few alternative classes as in the field of marketing and finance. I hope everyone took advantage of these. I was very PROUD of the job you all did pitching in to produce the best convention ever!! We don’t have all the figures in yet but it looks like we made a profit somewhere between one dollar and one million dollars, these are rough estimates so don’t quote me. The committee will let everyone know how we did when we get the final figures in. The Alley has a lot of stuff coming up so I hope all of you can attend the meeting this month. It’s easier to make decisions in the Alleys behalf if we have more than one or two opinions about how to proceed. The elections are coming up so please consider serving your Alley by becoming an official; it isn’t a lot of “work”. I have always thought of it as a fun responsibility, and it gives us an opportunity to “work” with our friends deciding what, where, and when we can Clown as a group. Alley 85 has to decide what to do for our Christmas party and we need to discuss the awards we will be giving out in December. Come out to the meeting, we’ll try and keep it short so we have more time for socializing and for our program.
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| Events Calendar DATE/TIME EVENT Oct 14, 1-3p, Noogiefest, Gilda’s Club North Texas, 2710 Oak Lawn, Dallas. Balloons & walkarounds for children whose family has been touched by cancer. Oct 25, 5-8p, Furry Friend Festival 913 Roberts Cut-Off Rd., River Oaks. Benefit for the River Oaks Animal Shelter at the Town & Country Vet Clinic 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 6 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, 10a-3p, Christmas Gift 2006 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. Entertain the children then the alley members go out to dinner together. Jan 14-21 ‘07, Clown Cruise www.deprimatravel.com Feb 2-3 ’07, Joey To The World Houston. Christian Clown Ministry. www.joeytotheworld.org March 30 ‘07, 8a-1p Children’s Cancer Fund Fashion Show Hyatt Reunion Hotel |
TCA Ambassador of Clowning Alley 85’s President, Ed “Buckle” Fitzgerald has been chosen the 2005 Ambassador of Clowning for the Texas Clown Association for his charitable work and promoting the art of clowning & TCA. Ed is well deserving of this award. Congratulations, Buckle! We’re proud of you.
Lost Dubble Bubble lost the city swingers from her convention badge. Did anyone find them? |
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Elections for Alley officers and awards are coming up. Consider doing your part by running for office. Contact Lana Sue if you are interested. October Meeting…... Elizabeth Ellis A versatile and riveting story teller of Appalachian and Texas tales and stories of heroic American women Storytelling 101: Everything You Need to Know to Add Story to Your Act. What makes a story good for telling? How can you remember it? What techniques will make it truly memorable? These and other storytelling basics will be discussed. Coming up in:November Carl Jones Comedy Mind Reader, Magician, & Topper the Clown December Christmas Party TBA
Thanks to Our Volunteers NCIU Party, Medical City Dallas Hanky & Buckle
Happy Birthday Francisco Juarez “Tako” 10/4 Donna Tracy-Carbone “Ditto” 10/16 Marci Poland “Twinkle Starr” 10/23 David Larrabee “Spokes” 11/16 Carolyn Kerr “Sugar Lump” 11/24
Texas Mid-Cities Clowns Alley #85 Awards Al Armstrong Clown of the Year Award Applicant must be an active and participating member of Texas Mid-Cities Clown Alley #85. The individual must be known for their dedication to T.M.C.C.A. #85 and clowning without personal gain. A well-rounded clown is recommended, i.e., someone who gives to their community – is an active volunteer – and who is exposed to the community or who is a professional in the Art of Clowning. The individual must promote T.M.C.C.A #85 in all facets of clowning. The recipient should be recognized by their fellowman as an outstanding individual who shines in clowning. Applicant must have been a member of T.M.C.C.A. #85 for at least one year. If more than one nominee – these will be voted by written ballot and final results will be secret until presentation. Best 1st of May Must have been a member of T.M.C.C.A. #85 for a year or less. Must have made a great effort and impact at improving his/her self, i.e., make-up – costume – skits or entertaining skills. Must have been willing to work to participate in T.M.C.C. #85 activities and alley meetings and be willing to work for the betterment of the alley. Mid Sillies Award Something funny, maybe a little embarrassing, that happened when doing something related to clowning activity, continues with the show or activity. Must be written down by either the person it happened to or someone else who knows the details. Award goes to the clown it happened to. Written information to be turned over to Secretary by November meeting and read at that time (meeting), then voted on by written ballot. Board of Directors Award This award will be decided by the Board of Directors. This award will be presented to recipient not only for clowning skills, but for work done in the name of and for promoting clowning. Best Improved Joey Must have been a member of T.M.C.C.A. #85 for more than a year. Must have made a great effort and impact at improving her/his self, i.e., make-up – costume – skits or entertaining. Must be willing to participate in T.M.C.C.A. #85 activities and alley meetings and be willing to work for the betterment of the alley. Nick “Nicola” Bradley Creative Arts Award Must demonstrate originality, inventiveness, ingenuity in the entertainment of others. Must be a solo performance in clown. The time frame for this award is from Nov. 1 through Oct. 30, to be voted on (by secret ballot) in November and award presented in December. Hubba Hubba Performance Award This Award is given for the outstanding group performance given in clown during an alley meeting. Spark Plug Award This award is given for the Joeys who are responsible for bringing in new members this year. A 1st Place Certificate of Appreciation given for the most new members for the year. |
Thanks to all the Over The Rainbow Volunteers The convention was great thanks to all the hard work by Alley 85 member and friends. Whether it was teaching a class or working behind the scenes, so many people contributed their time, talent and creativity. Thanks so much to: Bo Jangles, Boopsie, Brett Roberts, Buckle, Can-Do, Dal Sanders, Dolly, Doowat, Doris Fletcher, Dubble Bubble, Billy Wiskers, Flower, Hanky, Hodge Podge, Hal Hudgens, Hopper, Jeanie Beanie, Julian Franklin, Keedo, Loppo, Lacey Mae, Maggie, Mark Clauder, Marsha Mellow, Miss Cookie, Pat Billups, Pepper, Posie, Rosebud, Ruthie Mae, Shelly, $hopper, Stretch, Tako, Terry Petrick, Twinkle Star & Whistle Also thanks to our corporate sponsor: Pioneer Balloon Company And thanks to corporate helpers: Dallas Cowboys, Dickey’s BBQ, Frost Bank, Irving Convention & Visitor Bureau, Kinkos, Sam’s, Spilsbury & Tom’s Snacks
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