JulyAug_2008

Meet The New COAI President: Tom “Tom E. Boy” King
by Ann “Tuttles” Sanders
Tom King’s fifth-grade teacher told him he
would grow up to be a clown. Not only did
he fulfill the grade school prophecy, he is the
newly elected president of Clowns of America
International (COAI).
Tom “Tom E. Boy” King grew up in the
small town of Point Pleasant WV, (population
6,000 or so) and now resides in Charleston.
He is a cancer survivor, veteran of the armed
forces and holds a commission as a Kentucky
Colonel. Tom is married; has one son, two
daughters and four grandchildren - three boys
and a girl. Per Tom, “Grandchildren are cool!”
Tom is a full-time entertainer who studied
clowning at the local community college. He
has attended Advanced Studies and Clown
Camp as well as many workshops around the
country.
Since joining COAI over 15 years ago, he
has held positions of responsibility in several
COAI alleys and is a COAI certified judge.
He has just completed two terms as the Mideast
Regional Vice President. Tom proudly
claims Kanawha Klowns of Charleston - Alley
#24, WV as his “home alley.” He is also a
member of the board of directors for the Mid-
Atlantic Clown Association. Tom says he has
been “everything from president to the person
that cleans up after the meetings.”
When asked why he became the clown
his teacher predicted he would become, Tom
replied, “Some would say because I love being
the center of attention! But I just love to
entertain people no matter the age or size of
the group. I feel I am at my best when I am
helping people enjoy themselves.”
He credits his mom with providing his
clown name of Tom E Boy. “That’s what my
mom called me when she got upset with me.
She would say ‘Tommy… boy, you better cut
that out!’ I was a good cutter outer! She was
thrilled beyond belief when I took ‘Tom E.
Boy’ as my clown name.”
Our newly-elected president says he still
performs at birthday parties but not as many
as he did a few years ago. “I perform at
schools and library shows in addition to corporate
events. The past few years I have also
appeared at West Virginia State Parks during
the summer as a family entertainer. I really
enjoy entertaining large groups with a mixed
audience of children and adults.”
When asked about his
accomplishments as a clown, Tom
said, “I have been very blessed
to have had an opportunity to
be involved with many clown
events over the years. The first
time I placed in the top ten in
a COAI competition was
a very proud moment for
me. Since then, I have
placed in the top ten in
COAI competitions in
make-up, paradeability,
group skit and single
skit.
Being elected to the
board by Mideast
Region members was
another proud moment.
But the thing I am most
proud of was having a little
girl who had none of her
invited guests show up at her
birthday party, tell me I had just
made that day the best day of
her life. Isn’t it amazing what
we can do with a little make-up
and a fun positive attitude?”
What inspired Tom to run for
COAI president? “I love the art
form. I love the thought and
challenge of helping the art of
clowning move forward. I feel the
time has come for more teamwork
and cooperation between all clown
art groups and other entertainment
organizations. I hope to leave a
positive thumbprint on our organization.”
Having the COAI board work as a
team is counted among his greatest challenges
as president. “We need to forget personal
agendas and work for the future of COAI.
The decisions we make today will have
an effect on where we will be in years to
come. It is the board’s responsibility to
the membership to the take care of business.”
Tom does not anticipate any problems
involving the members of the board in his
administration. “The board members want to
be involved or they would not be volunteering
their time. I will expect board members
to do the job for which they were elected or
appointed. I will not micro manage. We have
continued on page 5
“I love the art form...
I hope to leave a
positive thumbprint
on our organization.”
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Meet The New COAI President:
Tom “Tom E. Boy” King ...... 3
Buttons Knows Noses ............. 7
Obtaining Proclamations for
International Clown Week . 16
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Making Silks Pop .................. 22
COAI NEWS
President’s Comments .......... 11
Spring Board Report ............. 12
Junior Joey ........................... 17
Alleys and Members
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Competition Report ............... 33
2008-09 Budget .................... 34
Treasurer’s Report ................. 34
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Tom King...from page 3
many different talents on the
board. As president, it will be
my responsibility to find and
use those talents to the best
advantage for COAI.”
How has our new President
prepared himself for the position?
“I have over 25 years
of business management
experience. I have over 15
years as a member of COAI.
I am a part of or have sat
on a number of community
service group boards as well
as business board of directors.
I have spent the last four
years as member of the COAI
Board.”
Considering the challenges
faced by COAI in both the
short and long term Tom said,
“It’s what I like to refer to
as ‘the new age of clowning.’
Our membership is getting
older. I know I am one of
those members getting up
in years. Our biggest challenge
is to replace the current
COAI membership with people
who will care for the art
as we do; persons who want
to see the art (of clowning)
grow and prosper. We need
to find and educate the future
caretakers of our art. This is
our challenge both short-and
long-term. Our clowns of the
1960s and 1970s faced the
same challenge. They found
us!”
When asked what new
programs he would like to
implement and/or what existing
programs would like to
expand, Tom said, “It appears
that the only COAI convention
competition that isn’t
declining is Senior Make-Up.
continued on page 6
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Tom King...from page 5
The senior division gets more people because
our senior membership is getting
larger. Some members feel the reason
is that COAI is not attracting younger
clowns. The time has come to enhance
competitions. Therefore, enhancing our
competitions and growing our youth
program top my list.”
“Our first new project should be to
find out and give the ‘new clown’ what
they want in competitions. This will not
only help the new clown grow but help
our convention attendance increase.”
“We need to expand and cultivate our
Junior Joey program. This is where we
are going to find the future caretakers of
clowning. I plan to take this on as major
project over the next two years. Without
a successful Junior Joey program we
have a very limited future as an organization.”
“We also need to re-evaluate our International
and Regional Conventions;
where and how often they are held. We
are going to have to seriously look at
COAI conventions in the upcoming year.
This is one area we will be calling on
for membership input. We do not want
to continue with conventions that are
attractive to less than 10 percent of our
membership.”
“Our membership/alley scholarship
and grant programs are working
well. We need to encourage
more people and alleys
to apply.”
“As I previously
stated, I feel competition
needs to
be enhanced. I don’t
like to use the word
‘changed.’ I don’t feel it
needs to be changed just
tweaked to attract the clown
of the 21st century.”
For ways to increase alley
membership, Tom suggests, “Be
visible and active in our communities.
Let people know you are a
member of a COAI alley and that
you are a clown. People want to be
a part of successful things. Having
a visible community service clown
alley is the best way to recruit new
members. That is the reason I joined
my alley many years ago. In my area
it has always been a big deal if you
are member of the COAI Alley the
Kanawha Klowns.”
“Start your own Junior Joey program.
Grow your membership from within.”
When asked, what should we tell people
who are interested in joining COAI?
Tom responded, “In order to keep in
touch with what is going on in and with
any art you must be part of a program
or organization that has its finger on the
pulse of that art. COAI is the standard
by which other clown art organizations
are measured. If you are going to be a
part of something, why not be a part of
the best?”
“The most important thing we can do
is ask people to join COAI. How often
do we simply forget to ask?”
“As the newly-elected President of
COAI, I would you like to say to each
member:
Thank you.
Thank you for your membership.
Thank you for caring about the
art of clowning.
Thank you for what you do
in your communities.
Thank you for giving me
the opportunity to
serve Clowns of
America International.”
In closing, Tom offered the following,
“Like many of you my family extends
beyond the borders of what most people
call family. Most of my family wear red
noses. Those that don’t wear a nose still
carry a clown’s heart. My family lives
all over the world in large cities and in
small villages. My family can change
one’s outlook on life in a wink of an eye
and the passing of a smile. My family
gives hope to others, brings joy to places
where they are the only joyful things in
sight. You are my family, the joy givers
of the world, the people who would
rather see the good in others and share
joy with everyone.”
“There are very few places I’ve been
in the last few years that I haven’t had
family. Isn’t it nice to be part of such a
large family?” ◆
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An interview with
Leon “Buttons”
McBryde
Buttons Knows Noses
The Proper Care and
Cleaning of the
ProKNOWS® Professional
Clown Nose
by Ann “Tuttles” Sanders
A clown nose is a vital part
of clown’s persona. Universally,
nothing says “clown”
like a red nose. Like any other
aspect of a clown’s makeup
or costume, the clown
nose needs proper care.
In a recent interview
Leon “Buttons” McBryde,
the founder and CEO of the
nation’s leading producer of
clown noses, shared his expertise
on the care and cleaning
of the professional clown
nose.
We’re going to talk a
few minutes about the
proper care and cleaning of
a ProKNOWS®. We’re going
to talk specifically about
the ProKNOWS® because
that is the one we developed
and presently build. Other
noses may not work with
these methods but, with the
ProKNOWS®, this is how
you’d do it.
The first thing you
do before you apply the
ProKNOWS® is take off all
the powder that is on your
nose. Powder is the killer
of keeping ProKNOWS®
noses on. Before applying
the ProKNOWS®, you need
to take all the make-up and
powder off your nose. I know
people say they paint on a
photo by Jerry Godolphin
Leon “Buttons” McBryde and Cooper “Zipper” McBryde meet for the first time.
nose in case their nose falls
off so they won’t feel ‘naked.’
What the general public
doesn’t understand is, by having
the make-up on your nose
(skin) you increase the possibility
of your clown nose
coming off by 65%. So you
don’t want to paint on a nose.
You want skin-to-adhesive.
Whatever adhesive you use
doesn’t really matter. There
are various forms of adhering
a nose including glue, tape,
putty and string. It is an individual
choice as to which you
prefer. ProKNOWS® noses
can be used with any of these
methods.
“When you paint the inside
of your ProKNOWS® noses
with liquid adhesive, you can
paint anywhere there is foam
because the foam areas will
come in contact with the surface
of your nose and the adhesive
will stick to your skin.
The foam is inside the nose to
act as condensation barrier.
The biggest mistake people
make is they use too much
glue. If you use too much
glue, the nose will slide off
your face in about 45 minutes.
The excess glue will go
through the foam and hit the
outside layer of the nose and
can’t go any further. You’ll
think the inside layer is dry;
so you’ll put it on. Since the
glue can’t go any further, it
will turn around and come
back through the foam to
where the ProKNOWS®
nose is attached to your nose.
At that point, the bond with
your skin will begin to loosen
and your ProKNOWS® nose
will begin to slide.
Over a period of time of
putting your nose on and
taking it off, putting it on
and taking it off, you build
up a layer of glue. I know
you have seen some clowns
whose noses are sitting way
out off their faces; that’s
because there is an accumulation
of the glue in their clown
nose.
Tools of the Trade: You
should clean your nose after
four or five times of wearing
it.” (Nose-1)
To clean your Pro-
KNOWS® nose, turn it over
and put a cotton ball down
inside the nose.” (Nose-2)
Then pour an adhesive
dissolvent on the cotton ball
and soak the cotton ball. Let
the cotton ball sit inside the
ProKNOWS® nose for an
hour. Remove the cotton ball
and then work the glue lose.
Pull the glue outward to remove
it. If the glue doesn’t
release from the inside of the
continued on page 8
Nose-1 Nose-2 Nose-3 Nose-4
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Noses...from page 7
Nose-5 Nose-6 Nose-7 Nose-8
ProKNOWS® nose, put the
soaked cotton ball back inside
and let it set for another
hour. Repeat the process as
many times as necessary to
loosen and remove the built
up glue. (Nose-3)
When you have finished
removing the glue, squeeze
the cotton ball and collect
the adhesive remover. Put the
adhesive remover back into
the container and reuse it the
next time you need to clean
your nose.
Once you have removed
the excess glue, you can wash
your ProKNOWS® nose
with warm soapy water. After
washing, squeeze the nose to
remove as much water as you
can then let the nose air dry.
When it is dry, it is ready to
be worn again. (Nose-4)
The problem you have
with gluing on a nose is the
fact that 99% of all adhesives
have latex in them. This can
lead to a latex allergy reaction,
so when you pull your
clown nose off, the skin that
was covered by the adhesive
can be irritated, maybe turn
red and could even blister.
The reaction normally lasts
for a day or so and is not life
threatening.
If you have a lot of skin
problems from using latex
adhesives, you should consider
using double-faced tape.
The tape is a non-allergic
medical tape we developed
that you place inside your
clown nose. It is a water
proof adhesive that you place
either across the bridge or
down the sides. I usually prepare
my nose the night before
I make up or in the morning
if I am going to put on makeup
that afternoon.
I use scissors or a knife
edge to separate the backing
from the adhesive membrane.
Then I remove one of the
paper covers and expose the
membrane (the sticky part).
Next, I make a little wing
(bend corner upward to form
a tab) at one of the corners
on the remaining cover. I
use the wing as a pull tab to
remove the cover once I have
placed the tape on the inside
of my ProKNOWS® nose.
After the tape is in place, I
put it back in the box and
shut the lid to protect it from
the powder that I will use to
set my make-up. Remember,
powder is the number one
killer of nose adhesive. When
I get ready to apply my clown
nose, I wipe it clean with
alcohol or “No Sweat.” The
“No Sweat” cuts grease and
retards perspiration by 40%
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so you don’t have moisture
build-up in your nose. (Nose-
5)
Remove your nose from
the protective case and pull
the wings (tabs), exposing the
membrane. Then place the
ProKNOWS® nose onto your
nose and press it. You are
good to go for 12 to 14 hours.
You can apply additional tape
on top of the tape that has
been applied. That way, you
can use your ProKNOWS®
nose five or six times before
you need to remove the layers
of tape. Once you remove the
tape, your nose is clean and
ready for a new application of
tape. There is no need to use
glue dissolvent. I believe that
more and more people are
going the tape route because
it is much cleaner and much
easier to use than the glues.
(Nose-6)
Sticky Stuff comes in a
pack with 25 pre-cut pieces.
This was our first tape. Each
piece is ½” wide and 3”
long. Our newest tape, Super
Stick, comes in a roll and is
108” long and ½” wide. It is
a tackier tape that is stretchier
than Sticky Stuff. Super
Stick is more flexible and
works well with high energy
clowns. (Nose-7)
Putty is another way to adhere
your nose to your face.
Once you have used putty on
your ProKNOWS® nose, you
cannot use any other adhesive
because you cannot remove
the putty. The putty will adhere
to your skin a number
of times but, once the putty
loses its adhesive quality
you must add another layer
of putty. If you want to go to
a different adhesive form or
when you have an excessive
putty build up, you will need
to get a new nose. During
warmer temperatures, putty is
tackier but it has a tendency
to slide.”
Another viable option is
the string which is primarily
used on the Circus Pro
ProKNOWS® Noses – vinyl
noses that have no foam on
the inside. If you prefer a different
style from the Circus
Pro, you can add string to a
regular ProKNOWS® nose.
The string method was primarily
used by circus clowns
who needed to take their
noses off between costume
Leon McBryde is president of The Fantasy Factory, Ltd., a multi-faceted corporation
through which he has developed motivational seminars and television shows for
children; created a manufacturing division - ProKNOWS® - which produces noses
for clowns globally; produced shows for the McDonalds Corporation, and developed
training programs for clowns. He is a sought-after lecturer and performer throughout
the U.S. and the world. In conjunction with Mehron, Inc., The Fantasy Factory,
Ltd. introduced ProFACE® - a line of clown make-up - that is now used by clowns
worldwide. His newest product is a practice face for the face painting industry.
In 1990 one of his concepts became a reality when he presented his “Let the
Laughter Loose” program in Galveston Island, TX - this program was designed to
release tension and create laughter for disaster-struck locations. Since then it has
been implemented in other areas.
In 1990 McBryde was honored by being inducted into the International Clown
Hall of Fame.
From 1992 through 1999 McBryde developed and created a summer camp for serious
clowns called “Advanced Studies In The Performance Art Of Clowning,” which
was brought back for a three-year run in 2006. The last camp in this series will take
place Aug 18-24 of ‘08. For more information, contact www.advancedstudies08.com
changes. Like the adhesives,
the string will hold your nose
in place. What hurts the most,
with using the string, are
your ears. That sounds sort of
crazy but the string exerts a
slight pressure on top of your
ears. After prolonged wear,
you feel like your ears are
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the glue. This makes the nose
look sloppy and messy. There
is no need to throw the nose
away – clean it.
Take a cotton swab and
dip it in adhesive dissolvent
then gently massage the
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and make-up have collected.
Once you have cleaned the
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take a cotton ball dipped in
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When Mr. McBryde is not
on the road lecturing and
performing, he can be found
at his home on the James
River near Roanoke VA, with
his wife, Linda (creator of the
Dept. of Clown Registry egg
collection). They have two
sons; Casey, a mechanical
engineer, and Adam, a computer
graphics designer and
print systems designer.
A fellow Ringling clown
once said of Leon McBryde,
“BIG has always summed up
this man’s approach to life.”
Photos by Tim “Sawdust”
Laynor.
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President’s Comments
COAI President’s Comments
by Tom “Tom E. Boy” King
Hello fellow COAI members.
I am excited and privileged
that you have given
me the opportunity to serve
as your president.
I want to thank everyone
who participated in the election.
Elections are the way
we, as members, have a say
in what direction our great
organization is going. The
board of directors is here to
serve you. In order to best
serve you we need you to let
us know your concerns and
wishes.
I want to thank Paul
Kleinberger for a job well
done over the past two years
as president and prior to that
as vice president. I look forward
to Paul continuing his
service on the COAI board
as director at large.
Thank you to the members
who have left the board
and we look forward to your
contributions to other areas
of COAI.
To the new board members
I say: “Welcome!” The
membership has placed
upon you a great responsibility.
I am sure each and
every one of you is up to the
challenge. I look forward to
working with each of you.
As I travel about I look
forward to suggestions and
ideas from membership on
policies, competitions and
programs. We need your
input in order to stay fresh
and up to date. We need
your involvement in order to
increase our ability to grow
and prosper. You are the key
to COAI’s success. No individual
or small group can
accomplish what we can accomplish
as an organization
that works as a team.
Have you and/or your
alley made plans for International
Clown Week? If so,
great! If not, it’s not too late
to plan something. We need
to use International Clown
Week as a tool to bring positive
attention to our art.
We hope each of you will
take advantage of the many
programs COAI offers. Apply
for a grant or scholarship.
Take part in your regional
convention and other
workshops. Read and send
in articles and other items
of interest to The New Calliope.
Plan now to take part in
the 2009 Clowns of America
International Convention.
My door
is open to all
members. If at any time
you wish to contact me
with comments or concerns
please feel free to do
so. You may email me at
tom@stuff4clowns.com.
My phone number is 304-
926-6408 and my mailing
address is P.O. Box 304,
Tad, WV 25201. I will do
my best to put you in contact
with the “COAI Team
Member” who can best assist
you.
Once again thank you for
giving me the opportunity to
serve as your President. ◆
July/August 2008 Page 11

Long Agenda but Work is Done
by Pat Newton
This spring’s board meeting
was filled with a challenging
and exciting agenda. The
board took it on piece by piece
covering all the concerns and
innovative ideas brought to the
floor by the board as well as
from the membership.
The following highlights
were covered: membership,
conventions, email voting, the
25 th anniversary, a new logo
as well as new merchandise,
review of policy and
procedures, an addition of
an audio-visual chairperson,
subcontractors contracts,
scholarships and grants.
Areas that the board deemed
unnecessary to change at this
time were:
• No need to change the
current dealer selection policy,
• No need to establish a
caring clown committee,
• No need to establish a
controlled environment on
the e-alley to accommodate
campaigning during election
years,
• No changes for
International Clown Week.
Membership - Membership,
always being of the utmost
concern, was discussed in
detail. Several areas were
presented for discussion. The
membership director noted
that there were more renewals
when the regional vice
presidents made phone calls
to those who had not renewed.
Each RVP does receive a list
of new members as well as
non-renewals, and contacts as
many as possible. Declining
membership was discussed and
compared to national averages.
COAI is holding its own in
membership.
A New Ad Hoc
Committee - As reported
by the director-at-large, a
new committee was formed
to open communications
between clown organizations.
The goal was not to unite
organizations but to discuss
and share concerns and ideas
to encourage the positive
growth of the art of clowning.
The committee consisted of the
president, vice president and
two past presidents of COAI
plus the president, president
elect, and two past presidents
of WCA. The future meetings
hope to include representatives
from the Shrine, Ringling, and
Rodeo Clowns.
Some of the ideas included
the possibility of sharing
energies by discussing dates,
places, and/or alternating
convention years. Other
possible coordination
might be Clown Week,
judging seminars, and basic
competition rules. There were
no final decisions made in any
of these discussions but the
initial stages of communication
are now open.
Email Voting - The world
is truly changing due to
electronics. The president
and executive vice president
agreed to move forward and
examine the bylaws and
suggest changes that would be
necessary to implement email
voting by the board. Since this
is a newly-established area,
there are still pros and cons
in both accepting the votes
over the Internet vs. waiting
until the meeting. While
legalities from the State of
Minnesota (from which we
are incorporated) are being
reviewed, the board will pursue
this avenue to expedite board
decisions during the year and
keep COAI current with the
new technologies.
Competitions - The
direction of current
competitions continues to be
discussed. There was a time
when make-up and costuming
were considered the keys
to a better presentation. It
was agreed this has been
reached with much success.
The board is now looking
at, and considering bringing
the “whole clown” into
competition. This would
include make-up, costuming
and performance. The
competition committee is
aware of the shift and is
working on ways to implement
all three venues. Funding was
allocated to rebuild the timing
lights used during competition.
A format for future
competitions will be presented
in the fall and discussed.
25th Anniversary - The
25th Anniversary will start
on July 1, 2009. The 2010
convention will be the
gala celebration. There are
many things in the planning
including silver anniversary
pins and the unveiling of
the new logo and a special
commemorative New Calliope
issue.
Conventions - The board
reviewed plans for the 2009
convention in Clarksville,
Indiana, hosted by the INKY
Clown Inc. Alley #361.
Several alleys have shown
interest in hosting the 2010
Anniversary Convention. The
director of conventions will
continue talking to the alleys
and will present the bids at the
fall board meeting.
Merchandise - A COAI
magnetic ribbon for cars
was presented as a new
merchandise item and was
sold during the convention.
The second ribbon will be
introduced in time for Clown
Week. A reminder: there are
still history books left for sale.
New Logo - The board
voted to proceed on the new
logo after viewing a variety of
options. It will now proceed to
legal and be launched at a later
date.
Policies and Procedures
- The revised Clown Code
of Ethics was proposed
to the board. After much
discussion, the board
suggested taking it back to
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committee and presenting
the revision at the fall board
meeting. The policies for
Sexual Harrassment and Zero
Tolerance were accepted as
presented and will be sent
to the lawyers to insure their
legality. The Board Code of
Ethics and the Policy and
Procedures of Handling
Complaints and Reporting
Ethical Violations were also
accepted and will be placed in
the officer’s manual.
The new vision and mission
statements recommended by
committee was voted on and
passed.
Junior Joey Program
- The Junior Joey Program
continues to be reviewed by
legal counsel with suggestions
for background checks for all,
liability protection, etc.
Awards - It was approved
to have the CHARLIE award
(“clown boot”) re-etched with
new plates to hold all the alley
recipients from the past and
into the future.
A new award recognition
was presented and approved
by the board. The Lifetime
Achievement Award will be
presented to someone who
has been a member of COAI
for at least 20 years with
continuous good standing and
currently active in both the
art of clowning and COAI.
The award winner will be
recommended by the president
with the approval of the board.
Audio Visual Chairperson
- The Board approved the
establishment of a new
position for the purpose of
keeping our organization in the
technical loop. This person will
help to produce all education
materials as well as work to
produce CDs and DVDs for
conventions. Merilyn Barrett
will be the first person to hold
this position. She will also
establish a working format for
the position.
Regional Vice Presidents
- With rising costs for regional
vice presidents outside the
United States to effectively
carry out their tasks, the
board authorized $900 ($300
per RVP) to Latin countries,
Canada, and International
RVPs for COAI promotional
advertising to be used during
2008-2009 fiscal year.
Subcontractors - The
business manager’s duties
need reviewing and reevaluating
due to changes in
job description. A new job
description will be developed
and brought forward at the fall
board meeting. The editors
of The New Calliope were
renewed for another three
years. It was also decided to
add the competition computer
personnel as subcontractors.
Contract reviews and
extensions were discussed.
The WebMaster’s contract
was extended for a six-month
period. Also, the board
budgeted $1,500 for airfare
travel for the competition
computer personnel to the
2009 convention.
Scholarships and Grants
- Scholarships were awarded
to: Charlene Lubratrovic,
Janet Larson, Jennifer Ummel,
Darlene O’Brien, Curt Patty,
Ron Poindexter, Gloria
Grimsley, Deanna Jacobs,
Kris Schwarz, Cheryl Shores-
Taylor, Jody Throckmorton,
Angela Wilson, Gloria Viruet,
Sondra Simar, Kristi Parker,
Pam Mitchell, Harry Turner,
and Robert Nicholas.
Grants were awarded to:
Minnesota Clown Alley #19,
Big Sky Clown Alley #284,
and the Inky Clowns Inc. Alley
# 361. Also, the board agreed
to award at the banquet, checks
in the amount of $500 to
2007 grant recipients, Kapitol
Klowns Alley 6, MidAtlantic
Clown Alley 388, and Golden
Gate Clowns Alley #80.
Auction - This year’s
auction raised a record high
amount. All the proceeds go to
the educational scholarships
for next year. The total
collected was $8461.
General Meeting Report
- The general meeting gave
the board the opportunity
to review what had been
discussed at the board
meeting. Condensed reports
were given by board members
and chairpersons. The major
discussion centered on the
ballots appearing in The New
Calliope. The reaction was
positive and the membership
was pleased with the savings.
The membership felt the
ballots were presented well.
There were questions about
the signature on the outside of
the envelope. It was explained
that the signatures were in
accordance with the bylaws.
Since all election procedures
must be in compliance with the
bylaws, the questions needed
to be addressed at that level.
The board took the comments
back and will discuss them
at the fall board meeting.
The past Clowns of the Year
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Gran agenda pero el trabajo está realizado
por Pat Newton
La reunión de la directiva
para esta primavera estuvo
llena de una agenda retante
y apasionante. La directiva
la tomó parte por parte y
fueron exitosos al cubrir
todas las inquietudes e ideas
innovadoras presentadas
por la directiva, así como
por la membresía. Los
siguientes asuntos fueron
cubiertos: membresía,
convenciones, votaciones
por correo electrónico, el 25
aniversario, un nuevo logo
así como nueva mercancía,
revisión de políticas y
procedimientos, la adición
de un dirigente audio-visual,
contratos de subcontratistas,
becas y subsidios. Las áreas
que la directiva consideró
innecesarias de cambiar en
este momento fueron:
• No hay que cambiar la
política actual de selección de
comerciante,
• No hay que establecer
un comité de payasos
solidarios,
• Establecer un ambiente
controlado en el e-alley para
alojar campañas durante años
electorales,
• No hay cambios para
la Semana Internacional del
Payaso.
Membresía – La
membresía, siempre siendo
un asunto de extrema
preocupación, fue discutido en
detalle. Muchas áreas fueron
presentadas para discusión. El
director de membresía notó
que habían más renovaciones
cuando los vicepresidentes
regionales hacían llamadas
telefónicas a aquellos que no
habían renovado. Cada VP
Regional recibe una lista de
la mayor cantidad posible de
nuevos miembros así como
los que no renuevan y sus
contactos. La disminución
de membresía fue discutida y
comparada con los promedios
nacionales. COAI se está
sosteniendo con la membresía.
Un nuevo comité
específico – Según informara
la Directora Asociada, se
formó un nuevo comité para
abrir comunicaciones entre las
organizaciones de payasos.
La meta no era unir las
organizaciones, sino discutir y
compartir inquietudes e ideas
para fomentar el crecimiento
positivo del Arte del Payaso.
El comité consistió del
Presidente, Vicepresidente y
dos pasados Presidentes de
COAI, además del Presidente,
Presidente electo y dos
pasados Presidentes de la
World Clown Association.
Las reuniones futuras esperan
incluir representantes de
Shrine, Ringling y Rodeo
Clowns.
Algunas de las ideas
incluían la posibilidad
de compartir energías
discutiendo con detalle
fechas, lugares y/o alternando
años de convenciones. Otra
coordinación posible pudiera
ser la Semana del Payaso,
seminarios y reglas de
competencia básicas. No se
tomaron decisiones finales en
ninguna de estas reuniones
pero las primeras etapas de la
comunicación ya están hechas.
Votación por correo
electrónico – El mundo
está cambiando a causa de
la tecnología. El presidente
y vicepresidente ejecutivo
accedieron a moverse hacia
delante y examinar los
reglamentos y tomar los
cambios que sean necesarios
para implementar la votación
por correo electrónico por
la directiva. Ya que esto es
un área recién establecida,
todavía hay pros y contras de
ambas partes, que son aceptar
los votos por internet versus
esperar hasta la próxima
reunión. Mientras se revisan
las legalidades del Estado de
Minnesota (donde estamos
incorporados), la directiva
proseguirá agilizando las
decisiones de la directiva
durante el año y mantendrá
al día a COAI con las nuevas
tecnologías.
Competencias – La
dirección de las competencias
actuales continúa a ser
discutida. Había un tiempo en
que se consideraba que la meta
en una mejor presentación
consistía en el maquillaje y
vestuario. Hubo un acuerdo en
esto y se alcanzó con mucho
éxito. Ahora la directiva está
observando y considerando
traer completo al payaso en
la competencia. Esto incluiría
maquillaje, vestimenta y
performance. El comité de
competencias está consciente
del cambio y está trabajando
para implementar cambios en
las tres áreas. Se destinaron
fondos para reconstruir las
luces con cronómetros usadas
durante las competencias.
Un formato para futuras
competencias será presentado
y discutido en el otoño.
25 Aniversario – El
25 aniversario comenzará
el primero de julio de 2009.
La convención del 2010
será la celebración de gala.
Hay muchas cosas en la
planificación, incluyendo
prendedores plateados de
aniversario y la inauguración
de un nuevo logo, así
como una edición especial
conmemorativa de The New
Calliope.
Convenciones – La
directiva revisó los planes
para la convención del 2009
en Clarksville, Indiana,
anfitrionada por INKY Clown
Inc. el alley #361. Muchos
alleys mostraron interés en ser
anfitriones de la Convención de
Aniversario 2010. El Director
de Convenciones continuará
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dialogando con los alleys y
presentará las ofertas en la
reunión de la directiva de otoño.
Mercancía – Se presentó
un lazo magnético de COAI
para autos como un nuevo
artículo de mercancía
y se vendió durante la
convención. El segundo lazo
será introducido a tiempo
para la Semana del Payaso.
Un recordatorio: todavía
hay libros de la historia
disponibles para la venta.
Nuevo logo – La directiva
votó para proceder con el
nuevo logo luego de ver una
variedad de opciones. Ahora
se procederá al aspecto legal y
luego se inaugurará.
Políticas y
procedimientos – El Código
(revisado) de Éticas del
Payaso fue propuesto a la
directiva. Luego de mucha
discusión, la directiva sugirió
traerlo de regreso al comité
y presentar la revisión en la
reunión de la directiva en
otoño. Las políticas de Acoso
Sexual y Cero Tolerancia
fueron aceptadas así como
estaban presentadas y serán
enviadas a los abogados
para asegurar su legalidad.
El Código de Ética de la
Directiva, y Políticas y
Procedimientos en el Manejo
de Inquietudes, y Reportando
Violaciones Éticas también
fueron aceptados y serán
ubicados en el manual del
funcionario.
Las nuevas declaraciones
de visión y misión
recomendadas por el comité
fueron votadas y aprobadas.
Programa de Junior
Joey – El programa de
Junior Joey continúa a ser
revisado por consejo legal con
sugerencias para la revisión
de antecedentes de todo,
protección de responsabilidad,
etcétera.
Reconocimientos
– Se aprobó tener el
Premio CHARLIE (una
bota de payaso) grabado
nuevamente con una nueva
placa que sostenga todos
los destinatarios de alley del
pasado y hacia el futuro.
Se presentó un nuevo
premio por reconocimiento, y
fue aprobado por la directiva.
El Premio por Logros en la
Trayectoria será otorgado
a quien haya sido miembro
de COAI por lo menos por
veinte años, siendo apreciado
continuamente y actualmente
activo en el arte del payaso y
en COAI. El galardonado será
recomendado por el presidente
y aprobado por la directiva.
Dirigente de Audiovisual
– La directiva aprobó el
establecimiento de una nueva
posición con el propósito de
mantener nuestra organización
al tanto en el ámbito técnico.
Esta persona ayudará a
producir todos los materiales
educativos así como también
trabajará para producir CDs
y DVDs para convenciones.
Merilyn Barrett será la
primera persona en ocupar
esta posición. Ella también
establecerá un formato de
trabajo para el puesto.
Vicepresidentes
Regionales – Con los costos
en aumento para que los
vicepresidentes regionales
fuera de los Estados Unidos
puedan llevar a cabo sus tareas
efectivamente, la directiva
autorizó $900 ($300 por
VPR) a los Vicepresidentes
Regionales de Países Latinos,
Canadá e Internacional, para
publicidad promocional de
COAI, a ser usados durante el
año fiscal 2008-2009.
Subcontratistas
– Los deberes del Gerente
de Negocios necesitan
revisión y re-evaluación a
causa de los cambios en la
descripción del trabajo. Una
nueva descripción del trabajo
será desarrollada y traída
en la reunión de la directiva
en otoño. Los Editores de
The New Calliope fueron
renovados por tres años más.
También se decidió añadir
al personal de computadoras
en competencias como
subcontratistas. Se
discutieron las revisiones
y extensiones de contratos.
El contrato del web master
se extendió por un periodo
de seis meses. Además, la
directiva presupuestó $1,500
para tarifa aérea para el
personal de computadoras
en competencias para la
convención del 2009.
Becas y subvenciones –
Las becas fueron galardonadas
a: Charlene Lubratrovic, Janet
Larson, Jennifer Ummel,
Darlene O’Brien, Curt Patty,
Ron Poindexter, Gloria
Grimsley, Deanna Jacobs,
Kris Schwarz, Cheryl Shores-
Taylor, Jody Throckmorton,
Angela Wilson, Gloria Viruet,
Sondra Simar, Kristi Parker,
Pam Mitchell, Harry Turner y
Robert Nicholas.
Las subvenciones fueron
galardonadas a: Minnesota
Clown Alley #19, Big Sky
Clown Alley #284, y los Inky
Clowns Inc. Alley # 361.
Además, la directiva acordó
hacer un reconocimiento por
la cantidad de $500 a los
recipientes de subvenciones
del 2007, Kapitol Klowns
Alley 6, MidAtlantic Clown
Alley 388, y el Golden Gate
Clowns Alley # 80.
Subasta – La subasta de
este año subió a un récord.
Todas las recaudaciones
van a las becas educativas
para el próximo año. El total
recopilado fue $ 8461.
Informe de la reunión
general – La reunión
general dio a la directiva
la oportunidad de revisar
qué se había discutido en la
reunión de la directiva. Los
miembros de la directiva, así
como los dirigentes dieron
informes resumidos. La mayor
discusión se centró en las
papeletas que salieron en The
New Calliope. La reacción
fue positiva y la membresía
quedó encantada con los
ahorros. La membresía sintió
que las papeletas fueron
bien presentadas. Hubo
preguntas sobre la firma en
la parte exterior del sobre.
Se explicó que la firma
estaba en acuerdo con los
reglamentos. Ya que todo el
procedimiento eleccionario
debe estar de acuerdo con los
reglamentos, las preguntas
tuvieron que ser dirigidas a
ese nivel. La directiva tomó
los comentarios y los discutirá
en la reunión de la directiva
en otoño. Se introdujeron los
pasados Payasos del Año. La
convención de este año tuvo el
más alto número de Payasos
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ObTaining
Proclamations
For International
Clown Week
by Bonita “Bon Bon” Love
Membership Director
What a great response we received last
year! We displayed all the proclamations
we received from our CHARLIE applications
at the COAI International Convention
last April. We would like to do that
again in 2009. Even if you don’t enter for
the CHARLIE award, why not send us
copies of your proclamations?
Please send copies as you receive them
to:
Barbara “Nuzzles” Waters-Riddle
2800 Kiskadee Drive
Englewood, Florida 34224-4730
How to receive a proclamation:
In order to find your area’s government
offices, either use the Yellow Pages
of your phone book, or on the computer
search “your city county Government.”
If you need help please email me at
bonbonsandiego@yahoo.com and I will
help you find your city/county’s government
site.
To be more successful in getting
proclamations I suggest supplying
your mayor/city manager with possible
wording. I have found all the proclamations
we receive have basically the same
wording. Government officials are very
busy and probably won’t take the time to
make up their own wording for an International
Clown week Proclamation. Here
is what I submit:
Honorable (take the time to find the
name and fill it in)
We (I) would like to request a proclamation
for National Clown week August
1 to 7. Please mail to: Your group’s
name or your clown name. A street address
is better than a P.O. box
Here is possible wording for the proclamation:
Whereas, The tradition of the clown
can be traced from ancient Egypt to the
Greco-Roman world, to the royal jesters
of Europe, and finally to Emmet Kelly
and Lou Jacobs of America; and,
Whereas, The clown gladdens the
heart, lightens the spirit, and brings
smiles to the faces of children and adults
alike, and for a few precious moments
reminds us of the healing power of humor
in our daily lives; and,
Whereas, The clown can be seen
performing at such places as charitable
organizations, community celebrations,
and public institutions for no other reason
than to help boost the morale of those
around them; and,
Whereas, (your clown name or your
groups’ name) is a volunteer (organization)
that performs at health-related fund
raising events, hospitals, convalescent
homes, and parades throughout the County
of (your county); and,
Whereas, (your clown name or your
groups’ name) and Clowns of America
International have joined together to
commemorate Clown Week, originally
proclaimed by President Richard Nixon
in 1971; and,
Whereas, The men and women who
dedicate their lives to this tradition should
be recognized for the outstanding and
meaningful contributions they make in
our great state of (your state); and now
therefore be it,
In the city of (your city) and call public
attention to the charitable activities
of (your clown name or your groups’
name) and the wholesome entertainment
they provide citizens throughout (your
county).
Signed:_________________________
(Seal)
If you would prefer a copy of
this via email (so you don’t have
to retype it) please email me at
bonbonsandiego@yahoo.com. I would be
happy to email this to you.
Don’t forget to start your application
for the CHARLIE award with your
proclamations, as you receive them. Also
remember if you are applying for the
Individual CHARLIE award, the operative
word is Individual. Your application
should be for you, not pictures of your alley.
Your proclamations should be in your
name, not the whole alley’s name. All the
requirements for the CHARLIE awards
are listed on COAI Website http://coai.
org/charlieaward.htm.
Please feel free to contact me, via
email, snail mail or phone. I’m here to
help!
Yours in clowning. ◆
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This issue’s contributor is Ricky “Trixter the Clown” Burns.
Howdy Junior Joeys!
I thought it would be nice
if one of the Junior Joey
committee members, Ricky
“Trixter the Clown” Burns II,
shared his experience at the
last Clowns of America International
(COAI) Convention
in Richmond VA. It’s always
nice to learn what happens
in the Junior classes so you
know what to expect if you
are able to attend next year.
The COAI board and
members take the Junior Joey
program very seriously. The
teachers who help with the
junior classes are very generous
with their talents and
props. You, my dear juniors,
are the future of clowning
and we, who teach, want you
to know we treasure all of
you and want to share all we
know with you.
Here is what Ricky has to
say:
Hello Juniors,
If you missed it, this year’s
convention was a blast. We
had two wonderful junior joeys
who attended classes and
participated in the red nose
critique. I also taught a class
this year on beginner’s ventriloquism.
I thought I would
take a minute to go over this
year’s class and reflect a
little. I know we had a lot of
fun. I hope they both learned
a lot. Remember, when taking
a class pay close attention
and do what your instructor
says. That way you get the
full benefit of partaking in the
class.
In my class there was a
lot of hands-on involvement.
Always take advantage of this
and learn from it. I hope they
are both practicing and enjoying
the art of ventriloquism.
Conventions can be a great
learning experience. There
are a lot of older, experienced
clowns to learn from and they
are wonderful sources of information.
The opportunity to
learn from them is right there
at the convention so make
sure to make the most of it.
I just wanted to say what
an honor it was to again be
one of the lecturers this year
for the juniors and to write
for The New Calliope. I hope
to see more of you back next
year because there will be
lots to learn, lots of fun, and
lots of clowning around. As
always juniors, just remember
no matter what happens…
Keep Smiling
Ricky Burns II
Trixter the Clown
www.trixtertheclown.com
Thank you Ricky!
Sometimes I will use puppets
when I clown at a birthday
party. I will usually use
them when I do the smaller
children’s party where they
are pre-schoolers or younger.
It is not so important to
keep from moving your
mouth when doing ventriloquism
as it is to have the
children be interested in the
puppet itself. If you can move
your puppet around, looking
back at you and then looking
at the children, you will see
they are watching the puppet
and not your lips. You have
created the illusion that the
puppet has a life of its own.
Sometimes older children
will say things about the
puppet like “That’s not a
real dog” (or whatever the
puppet is) or say “I see your
mouth moving.” This is all
right and should not make
you unhappy with the child.
Instead, take the child into
your confidence. Tell them
that you know they know
these things, but ask them to
help you keep the magic for
the younger children. Usually
they will appreciate being “In
the know” with you.
As always, if anyone has
ideas or questions you would
like answered, don’t hesitate
to write to the Junior Joey
Committee. We are here to
help you be the clown you
want to be!
See you down the road! ◆
Convention
Classes and
Ventriloquism
Candy “Butterscotch” Will
COAI Junior Joey Chair
clownbutterscotch@yahoo.com
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Mystifying
Card Trick
Skill Level: Beginner
Props: A deck of playing
cards
Change bag or similar
production prop
Preparation: Two
predetermined sets of cards – a
set of six and a set of five
Prior to your performance
load the set of five cards in the
change bag or production prop
Start by displaying six cards.
Ask the members of your
audience to select one card
but don’t tell anyone what it
is. Reinforce the need for your
audience to concentrate on the
card they have selected.
Remove the six cards from the
display area.
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Skills - Card Trick
Place the cards in a change bag or similar prop.
Use your clown skills to magically make the
“selected” card disappear. Produce the
“pre-loaded” set of five cards.
Display the set of five cards. The
card that was selected by every
member of the audience has
magically disappeared! Quickly
remove the second set of cards from
view and continue with your show.
Look closely at the examples. The first set of
cards is composed of the King of Hearts, Queen
of Spades, Jack of Hearts, King of Clubs, Queen
of Diamonds, and Jack of Spades. The second set
contains the King of Diamonds, Queen of Clubs,
Jack of Diamonds, King of Spades, and Queen of
Hearts.
As you will notice, the value of the cards is the
same in both sets (ie: all face cards) but the suits
change (ie: hearts become diamonds, spades
become clubs and vise versa). Since the premise
of your trick is the fact that you will make “a card
disappear,” you have one less card in the second
set.
Photographs by
Tim “Sawdust” Laynor
Article by
Ann “Tuttles” Sanders
July/August 2008 Page 19

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My Idea!
Convention Director Pat Roeser shares one of her favorite
“walk around” ideas. “The carrying case is a school pencil bag
designed as an athletic shoe. It has a clip on the back that is
attached to my suspenders. That’s right at eye level for a lot of
children. It creates a lot of curiosity...Now on with the shoe!”
says Pat.
The beauty of this is it would be so easy to adapt to a variety of
situations! Thanks for sharing Pat.
If you have a great idea that works for you, send along a
picture and a description to The New Calliope.
Case is a school pencil case.
I’ve got my eye
on you!
This spring has a tulip
shape on the top which
is part of my “spring
flower” collection.
“belly button brush”
is real because it
says so!
You can “grate on
someone” - or -
“I’m having a grate
day!
Lots of
noise makers!
A “lite” snack.
July/August 2008 Page 21

Making Silks
Pop!
Photographs by
Tim “Sawdust” Laynor
Article by
Ann “Tuttles” Sanders
If you are performing with
silks and want to have the silks
appear in succession, here’s
a quick and easy method for
placing them into the load area
of a production prop.
Select the silks that you wish to include in the performance.
Start by positioning the first silk
in a diamond configuration and
hold it above the load area of
your production container.
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The bottom most corner will
be loaded first. I use a magic
wand to position the silks
into the load area. You can
use a wooden dowel
or even the handle
of a wooden spoon.
After selecting the next silk to
be loaded, hold the silk by one
corner. Align the corner of the
second silk with the upper most
corner of the silk that has been
positioned in the production’s
load area.
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Skills - The Magic of Silks
Starting at the top most point of
the corners roll the two edges
together – interlocking about one
third of the silks.
Using the wand or dowel, push
the rolled portion into the load
area compacting them so that only
the top corner of the second silk
remains visible. Try to keep the
rolled area flat and uniform as you
compress it into the load area. Use
the top corner to join the next silk.
Each time you add a silk, you
will repeat the process of aligning
the corners and rolling the silks
together. Roll each join in the
same direction.
The next
silk will pop
upward – just
like a tissue
out of a box!
After you have finished loading
all your silks make sure the top
corner of the last silk is positioned
in the load area in such a way that
you can easily spot it. Neither
the corner nor the rest of the
silks should be visible to your
audience.
TIP:
TIP:
When you are ready for the silks
to magically appear, reach into the
load area and grasp the corner of
the last silk that you loaded. With
one quick upward motion, remove
the silk.
To help maintain
their shape, I use a
12”x12” scrapbook
to store my silks.
July/August 2008 Page 23

Alleys and Members On The Move!
Cheryl Herrington went to the Pentagon to share The Red Nose Institute.
The Red Nose Institute
At The Pentagon
Members of the Red
Nose Institute (RNI), a non
profit, 501(c)(3) organization
based in Kansas City,
MO just returned from a
trip to the Pentagon and Andrews
Air Force Base. As a
member of the Department
of Defense group America
Supports You, the military
support group was invited
to attend a concert at the
Pentagon and also, an open
house/air show at Andrews
AFB on May 16 and 17.
The RNI was invited to set
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up a booth at both places to
help inform the public and
the military about the organization.
The RNI was started in
July 2007 by Cheryl Herrington,
of Kansas City,
MO and Larry Mills, of
Claycomo, MO. The group
sends red foam noses to
troops deployed anywhere
overseas-the idea is simply
to put smiles on the faces of
our troops.
Cheryl grew up as an
Air Force child her brother
was killed in Vietnam. She
is now a psychiatric nurse
Taken at Andrews AFB, Cheryl is pictured here
with the Marine Silent Drill Team.
and a professional clown
named “Sweet Pea.” Larry
is a former Marine and retired
Air Force. He is also a
professional clown named
“Pappy.” They are members
of Northland Clown Guild
Alley 217.
They have sent over
13,000 noses to troops overseas.
Most of the requests
for noses come from families
who have loved ones
serving their country. When
that is the case, a package of
25 noses is mailed to share
the fun. The group has also
sent as many as 3,000 when
a particular unit has requested
them. All branches of
service are recognized.
Donations to The RNI are
accepted to fund the effort.
There is no cost to those
requesting noses or those
receiving them.
The group’s website:
www.TheRedNoseInstitute.
com has many pictures of
troops wearing their red
noses and having a little
fun. For more information,
contact The RNI on the web
or at PO Box 11069, Kansas
City, MO 64119.
Electric City Clowns
Announce Leaders
Submitted by Paul
“Fuddi-Duddy” Kleinberger
At the May 2008 meeting
of the Electric City Clowns
conducted in Rotterdam,
NY, the following alley
members were selected to
lead the alley for the next
year: President, Richard
“Smoothee” Reynolds;
Vice-President, Elaine “Val
N Tine” Person; Secretary,
Debbie “Jazzy” Harper;
Treasurer, Tom “Mac N
Tosh” Person; and Sergeant
At Arms, Linda “Zippy”
Seaman.
Staging from Schenectady,
NY, The Electric City
Clown Alley is a troupe of
62+ performing clowns and
clowning enthusiasts from
all around New York’s Capital
Region. The clowns are
often seen at public events,
in schools, in area long-term
care facilities, in parades
and at public and private
celebrations across the
Tech Valley. Affiliated with
Clowns of America International,
the alley has four
members who have been
honored as International
Clown of the Year, the officers
of several local, region-
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Alleys and Members On The Move!
al and international clowning
efforts and has been honored
with the CHARLIE Award
an unprecedented four times,
most recently in 2004.
From The Editor
I wish to send a thank you
to Pastor Dale Radke for
sending me a newspaper article
originally written in the
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
about his work in the church
as “Rollo” the clown. It was
a wonderful article with fabulous
pictures. I contacted
the paper to see if we could
reprint it here in The New
Calliope. The answer was
yes, however, the cost was
high.
If you have a great story
a newspaper picks up, I just
want you to know I would
love to run it, but with copyright
laws the way they are,
I am unable to do so. I do,
however, encourage you to
send me any pictures that
you or your friends might
have taken That I can
publish...
Balloons Do Go Around the
World!
“Balloons Around the
World (BATW)” is an annual
event in which balloon
artists, on or about the first
Wednesday in October, donate
an hour or more of their
time and skills for a good
cause in their community.
Participants choose what
their local good cause is and
submit their information to
the official Web site at www.
balloonsaroundtheworld.com
so that people around the
globe can see what’s
going on.
continued on page 27
Photo by Eckie Prater
The Bricktown Clowns were recently featured as the
opening act of the 2008 Festival of the Arts in downtown
Oklahoma City on April 22. After the opening ceremonies,
they performed a 45-minute set on the Main Stage. Their
current alley officers: Ronnie Vavak, Angela Wilson,
Connie Kennedy & Michele Hardy
July/August 2008 Page 25

Alleys and Members On The Move!
International clown “Toto” Johnson recently
returned home after making his third trip to China
in the past year. “Toto” was one of seven clowns
hand-selected by the producers to perform at the
Happy Huangguoshu 2008 International Circus
Carnival held May 1-3 in Huangguoshu, Guizhou
Province, China. Pictured above are “Toto” and
another volunteer on stage during the show.
To the right is Toto at Huangguoshu Falls.
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from page 29
Some choose to twist
in schools, some in malls.
Some make large multi-balloon
sculptures. Some take
donations for the good cause,
some just come and share
their balloon art for free.
Their only “compensation”
is an “Official Artist” button,
made by Jeff Brown, event
organizer, in his basement in
Juneau, AK. In 2007, Brown
sent out over 600 buttons to
balloon artists in 128 locations
in 15 countries around
the world, including 38 U.S.
states and territories.
“It’s the Internet that
makes it work so well,” he
said. “Especially the help
contributed by the Web
site, www.balloonhq.com.
Without Larry Moss, John
Barthelmes, and all the great
people behind the scenes,
BATW wouldn’t exist!”
This year, people are
already signing up around
the world, including Robbie
Pack, who again will be
traveling to the Ukraine and
including BATW in her mission
work there. Don and
Mary Dickison, along with
Janet Gray-Nelson will be
twisting in Auburn, IN. Russell
Benefield and friends
will be at several area nursing
homes that day.
You can see the whole listing
at the BATW Web site.
“It’s inspiring to see how
people are giving back to
their own communities, and
beyond,” said Brown.
And the variety of balloon
art created helps promote the
artists too. Participants regularly
get mentioned on the
TV and radio, as well as the
newspapers. Being involved
in a worldwide event makes
the media sit up and notice.
On The Move!
The Skookum Chuckles Alley
Goes To Calgary
This small but enthusiastic
group of merrymakers traveling
under the umbrella of
the Raincoast Clown Troupe,
haha-jacked a Westjet flight
and entertained the passengers
and crew for the better
part of an hour while they
made balloons, acted silly
and stupid and encouraged
everyone to lighten up, laugh
and have fun.
Once in Calgary the fun
and games continued as the
group participated in many
enriching workshops and
classes.
Amanda “Smartee Pants”
O’Leary was one of the
many great presenters, along
with headliners Leon “Buttons”
McBryde and “Chagy”.
Amanda who is the owner
of the Clownin’ Around
Magic Shop on Granville
Island in Vancouver, British
Columbia, presented an
excellent and well-received
workshop on “Walkaround
Pocket Magic for Fraidy
Cats.” Laughter filled the air
as Amanda showed us how to
amaze an audience with very
simple magic.
If having the opportunity
to attend such a great
event as Clown Fun was not
enough, the troupe entered
the Clown Idol competition
on the Friday night. They
performed a bunch of silly
and stupid animated clown
stunts to the music of “Be A
Clown.”
The choreography was
done by Heather “Korki”
Crawford, with the assistance
of “Smartee Pants” and as
little assistance as possible
from the rest of us clowns.
It was a delightful, fun,
lighthearted performance and
low and behold the troupe
brought home the coveted
continued on page 29
19 Annual
NW Clown Festival
October 23-26, 2008
Held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
27 N. 27th St. • Billings, MT
For Info:
Sponsored by
Big Sky Clown
Alley #284
Our Awesome Instructors
Cheri Venturi • Angel Contreras • Albert Alter
Kent Messmer • Patrick Branger • Angel Ocasio
Duane Laflin • Patrica Bunnell • Lee Webber
Kimmy Sanders • Carol Jasinski • Karen Reinholt
Jay Phillips • Dawn Pearson • Regina Wollrabe
Margie Resser • D’Renne Hodson • Julie Terry
For Room Reservations call Crowne Plaza at 406-252-7400.
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of $80+ tax. Additional rooms available at Best Western Clock
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www.bigskyclownalley.com.
Phone Tami at 406-698-9673 or Billie at 406-861-7870
www.bigskyclownalley.com
July/August 2008 Page 27

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from page 27
Clown Idol trophy which has
never before left the Province
of Alberta.
The troupe has already
been challenged to return in
2009 and defend the title.
We are up to the challenge
and will return next year
with an even sillier and stupider
presentation.
If any of you clowns are
in the Vancouver, BC area
and wish to have some fun
with this silly bunch, you
can contact them through the
Clownin Around Magic Shop
at 604-682-0244 or e-mail us
at info@vancouverclowns.
com.
to page 31
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from page 29
Meet Poppa
by Doug Munsell
“Hello and greetings from
Liberal KS, home of the
International Pancake Race.
In March 2007, at the age of
66, I ran off and joined the
Carson and Barnes 3-ring
circus. We had nine different
countries represented at
the show which made for
interesting and sometimes
trying conversations. I had
retired from the school system
and was excited about
me new adventure.
I was the media representative
working with contacting
and doing interviews. I
met many great people in
the media field. I supervised
the excited people who
came to watch the football
field-sized big top go up.
Doug “Poppa D Clown”
Munsell joined the circus
when he was 66.
They had so many questions!
I was the meet and greet
clown on the midway and
at times had to keep the
audience entertained in the
big top until the long lines
of people could get into the
tent. I invited several local
clowns to guest clown
with us. They helped me
on the midway and then
we let them be a part of the
opening number in the ring.
What a thrill they had!
If we are in your area
next season and you are a
clown, contact Poppa D.
Clown through the circus
office and we would be happy
to have you guest clown
with us. I met many clowns
who were very professional
in their look and their work.
I sometimes also sell tickets
and I even take the tickets at
the door!
We travel nearly every
day. We leave the lot around
6 a.m. and arrive at the next
location at about 9 a.m.
Everything gets set up, we
do two shows, tear down,
go to bed and start over the
next day. We have the wonderful
opportunity to see
a lot of our great country.
This past season we played
in 14 states and 189 cities.
In 225 days we performed
482 shows. We traveled over
13,000 miles.
I have had a fantastic time
with a great group of people.
Hopefully I will continue
the circus life. Come see
us if we are in your area. I
would love to meet you!”◆
If you have something
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Competition
by Cathy Mackey
Competition Chairman
Do you ever wonder how
and when people come into
your life and why? When you
look back they seem to have
always been there. You can’t
quite put your finger on when
it all happened, but you are
just glad it did! Well, I am
going to take the time in this
report to thank the people on
the competition team. Without
them a VERY large part of the
convention would not happen.
My team members are Karen
Reinholt, Bill Le Blanc, Walt
Lee and Bob Gretton.
Karen Reinholt is always
taking notes and following
up on what I forgot. She
is great at working with
Chris and Cindy Herrman,
our wonderful competition
computer team. Karen also
works with the Junior Joeys
in training and the red nose
critique. Thank you, Karen.
Bill Le Blanc starts the
process with the job of
getting judges. He works
from the time the convention
starts to when it ends. He gets
everything we need and is
able to make the hotel staff
work magic. Thank you, Bill.
Walt Lee once said, “If you
need my help just say so.”
Every year I say “so” and he
is there. The past few years
we have had issues with the
timing lights and Walt has
used the good old stop watch.
He keeps order during the
competitions and is just great.
Thank you, Walt.
Bob Gretton also said,
“If I can help, just let me
know.” Bob is always there
to keep things moving. When
I ask about something, it is
already done. He moves the
competitors along and just
makes things happen. Thank
you, Bob for joining up now
and forever.
My special
thanks goes out to
Chris and Cindy
Herrman. Each year they do
an outstanding job of scoring,
record keeping, certificate
printing and organizing
the awards presentation
so it flows very smoothly.
Sometimes they work late
into the night, with help from
Karen to make everything
work out. Without them, I
can’t think of what we would
do. Thank you, Chris and
Cindy!
Thank you to my judges
who each year make it all
work out when I just about
reach the end. Judging is
not an easy job and it also
involves educating with the
scoring to make us better
clowns and entertainers, and
sitting a long time.
Pat and Tom Newton
- just looking at The
New Calliope shows the
importance of what they do
for all of us by recording
our accomplishments. They
allow us the opportunity to
look back what we have done
and give the new clowns a
platform to learn. Pat and
Tom can work in any space
and produce outstanding
pictures.
The support of the COAI
board is greatly appreciated.
They participate as judges and
even reschedule their lectures
to judge. Who can ask for
better support than that!
Last but not least, you the
COAI members who take the
time and effort to come and
support, compete, learn, have
fun and grow in clowning
now and in the future. When
I tell people what I do and
about COAI they never
knew there was such an
organization and I am proud
to say I am a part of it.
Thank you all for keeping
the art of clowning alive! ◆
July/August 2008 Page 33

The following budget was presented and approved at the 2008
International COAI Convention in Virginia
REVENUE 07-08 08-09
Membership 115,000 108,872
Lifetime Membership 2,500 2,500
Alley Charter 200 0
Magazine Ads 48,000 45,000
Directory Ads 4,000 4,000
Merchandise 2,000 3,000
Jr. Joey Merchandise 720 200
Education 2,000 1,000
Convention 2,800 2,500
Interest 5,000 4,200
Miscellaneous 1,000 600
Web Page 1,500 1,000
Auction 2,500
TOTAL 187,520 177,232
EXPENSES
Bank Chgs / Returned Checks 140 140
Credit Card Fee 1,300 1,300
New Calliope Expenses 78,050 78,050
Nat’l Office Expenses 30,800 30,800
Board Supplies 500 500
Fall Board Meeting 7,000 9,000
Regional Ambassadors 500 500
Spring Board Meeting 8,000 10,000
Officer’s Phone & Postage 1,570 1,570
COAI Grant 4,000 3,000
Education 500 1,000
Scholarships 2,500 2,600
Scholarship Endowment Fund 800 875
Convention Expenses 4,000 4,000
Trophies 3,000 3,000
Printed Material 8,000 8,000
Equipment Purchased 500 500
100 % Alley Education Material 3,000 1,500
Merchandise 2,500 3,500
Jr. Joey Merchandise 500 0
Clown Week 100 100
Excellence In Clowning 200 100
Promotion & Publicity 1,000 3,000
Miscellaneous 500 1,837
Prof. Organization Dues 500 500
Professional Services 3,500 3,500
Directory Expense 11,000 0
Web Page 2,000 1,560
Insurance - Board 2,000 2,000
Media Liab. Insurance 4,000 4,000
Feredal Income Taxes 400 800
Elections 5,500 0
TOTAL 187,520 177,232
Treasurer’s Report
Clowns of America International
Income, expense and balance statement
REVENUE MAR/APRIL 08 Year to Date
Membership $4,194 $64,118
Lifetime Membership 800 2,800
Magazine Ads 8,935 35,596
Merchandise 210 1,001
Education 0 1,324
Interest 1,126 4,862
Misc 255 321
Web Page 70 890
TOTAL $15,581 $110,912
EXPENSES
Bank Chgs/Ret Checks 0 173
Credit Card Fees 188 1,919
New Calliope Editor Fee 6,050 29,250
New Calliope Postage 96 10,414
New Calliope Production 7,069 31,297
Nat’l Office Business Mgr 2,903 12,612
Nat’l Office Phone 371 1,811
Nat’l Office Postage 1,700 11,815
Nat’l Office Misc 0 56
Board Expenses-Other 37 136
Fall Board Meeting 420 9,063
Spring Board Meeting 5,422 5,422
Officer’s Phone & Postage 110 363
COAI Grants 2,000 6,000
Scholarships 4,195 4,835
Convention Expenses 2,439 5,889
Trophies 1,630 1,664
Printed Materials 234 1,211
Alley Support 0 1,582
Merchandise 1,295 3,533
Excellence in Clowning 137 137
Promotion & Publicity 46 1,618
Miscellaneous Expense 116 184
Organization Dues 0 320
Professional Services 188 2,076
Web Page Expense 509 1,289
Insurance 0 1,205
Media Liability Insurance 0 3,035
Federal Income Taxes 588 3,457
TOTAL $38,558 $153,181
Nat’l City Bank Checking Account $19,668
Money Market Accounts 9,921
Scholarship Account 6,545
Contingency Reserve 132,456
Nat’l Office Operating Fund 2,226
TOTAL $170,816
(Amounts given to the nearest dollar)
Respectfully submitted, Claudia Keener, Treasurer
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Clowns of America International
Application and Renewal form
Name:
First Middle Initial Last
Street:
City:
Phone (required):
State: Zip: Country:
E-mail:
Date of Birth (required): Age: Male: Female:
Clown Name:
Alley Affiliation:
Your COAI Number(if renewing):
Expiration Date:
Referring Sponsor (if any):
Sponsor’s COAI Number:
Annual Membership Dues Rates
Active Renewal: $35
Family Renewal (U.S. & Intl.): $17
International Renewal (U.S. funds): $40
Senior Renewal (65 +): $25
Senior Intl. Renewal (65 +, U.S. funds): $30
Junior Joey Renewal (age 8-15): $25
NEW U.S.: $40
NEW International (U.S. funds): $45
NEW Senior (65 +): $30
NEW Senior Intl. (65 +, U.S. funds): $35
NEW Junior Joey (age 8-15): $30
LIFETIME Membership: $500
• Seniors and Junior Joeys must provide proof of age with application (copy of Birth Certificate, License, etc.)
• Seniors must be age 65 or older within the enrollment or renewal year. Junior Joeys must be age 8 to 15 in the
enrollment year.
• Children age 8 to 15 can choose to join as Family or Junior Joey. Family members can be any age.
• Full members and Junior Joeys receive The New Calliope. Family members do not.
Check No. __________
Visa
MasterCard
Payment Method
Credit Card # __________________________________________________________________
Expiration Date: _______________________ CC Verification Code (3 digits) ______________
Discover
Send Form To:
Clowns of America Intl., P.O. Box C, Richeyville, PA 15358-0532
Phone: 1-888-522-5696 (1-888-52CLOWN), Fax: 1-724-938-8765, Web site: www.coai.org
Signature
All memberships to COAI are on an annual basis with dues payable July 1 of each year.
Join at the new member rate indicated any time of the year if the date is not June, July , or August — your membership will be prorated for the next year on the annual dues notice. When
you receive your dues notice in May following your sign-up, the prorated amount you should pay to bring your membership up to July of the new membership year will be indicated on your
notice. (For example, if a U.S. resident applied for a membership in October of 2005 and paid $30 to join, the membership would be extended to October, 2006. In May, 2006, the member
would receive a prorated dues renewal notice for $20 to extend the membership from October, 2006, to July, 2007.Then each year the annual fee of $25 would be billed in May for payment
by July 1. International and family memberships are similarly prorated.)
July/August 2008 Page 35

CLOWNS OF AMERICA INTERNATIONAL
FORMULARIO DE APPLICACION Y RENOVACION
Nombre Primero Iniciales: Apellidos
Calle:
Ciudad: Urbanización / Barriada: Pueblo: Zona Postal:
Número de Teléfono:
E-mail:
Fecha de Nacimiento: Edad: Masculino: Femenino:
Nombre de Payaso/a:
Número de COAI (renovación):
Afiliado: Nombre del alley
Fecha de expiración:
Referido por:
Numero de COAI del Referido:
Tarifas Anuales de Membresía
Renovación (US) $35
Renovación (Int’l) $40
Renovación Miembros (Seniors 65+ US) $25
Renovación Miembros Senior (65+ Int’l) $30
Renovación Júnior Joey (edades 8-15) $25
Membresía Familiar *(cada uno) $17
para miembros adicionales de un hogar
* Estados Unidos o Países Internacionales)
Nuevos miembros (US) $40
Nuevos miembros (Int’l) $45
Nuevos miembros Seniors (65+ US) $30
Nuevos miembros Seniors (65+ Int’l) $35
Nuevos miembros Júnior Joey (edades 8-15) $30
Membresía de por Vida $500
* Seniors y Júnior Joeys deben proveer prueba de edad junto a su solicitud.
* Seniors deben ser de 65 años de edad o mayor durante la matrícula o año de renovación
* Júnior Joey debe estar entre las edades de 8 y 15 años durante el año de la solicitud.
* Niños entre las edades de 8 y 15 años pueden escoger entre Familia o Júnior Joey… los miembros de familia pueden tener cualquier edad.
* Miembros completos y Júnior Joeys reciben The New Calliope, miembros de la familia no recibirían copias adicionales…
Favor de enviar en US $ dólares solamente.
Método de Pago
Cheque a nombre de: __________
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
Firma y Teléfono: (Se requiere para las tarjetas de crédito) Número de Teléfono:___________________________
Número de Tarjeta de Crédito __________________________________________________________________
Fecha de Expiración : _______________________ Código de Verificación (3 dígitos) ______________
Enviar formulario a:
Clowns Of America, International, PO Box C, Richeyville, PA 15358-0532
Teléfono/Fax 1-888-522-5696 (1-888-52CLOWN) o 724-938-8765 Página Web: www.coai.org
Clasificación de Membresía
1. Todas las membresías a COAI se hacen en bases anuales, con expiración y pagos para el 1ro de julio de cada año.
2. Únete a la tarifa indicada para el nuevo miembro en cualquier momento del año. Si te interesa unirte a COAI como nuevo miembro y la fecha no es junio, julio u agosto, tu membresía será
prorrateada para el próximo año en el vencimiento anual general. Cuando recibas la carta de renovación en mayo, la cantidad prorrateada que deberás pagar para renovar la membresía hasta julio
del próximo año se te será indicada.
** Por ejemplo, si un residente de Estados Unidos (US, por sus siglas en inglés) solicitó una membresía en octubre del ano corriente, él/ella deberá pagar $30 para unirse y extender su membresía
hasta octubre de siguiente año. En mayo del año siguiente, el miembro recibirá una carta de renovación prorrateada por $20, para extender la membresía desde Octubre en que el/ella solicito hasta
Julio del año corriente. Luego, cada año la membresía anual de $25 será solicitada en mayo para su pago, que vencería el 1 de julio. Las membresías internacionales, Seniors, Júnior, y familiar
serán prorrateadas de manera similar.
Firma
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The New Calliope

Alley Report
by Cathy Hardebeck
Director, Alley Region
Support
Hi everyone from the
soggy city of St. Louis. This
past weekend, we have had
over 3.6 inches of rain. The
average for the month of May
is 4 inches. We are high and
dry, thank heavens.
I am happy to announce
that COAI is expanding
again. Please welcome to the
group:
ALLEY 406
THE BATTENKILL
JOEYS
C/O Battenkill Community
Services Inc.
101 Langley Hill Road
Greenwich, New York
12834
This past year as an
incentive to 100% alleys we
sent Robert’s Rules of Order
and a Tony Chestnut CD.
Since the Battenkill Joey
chartered within this fiscal
year, they also received these
two items which hopefully
will be the beginning of a
library for the alley. Each
alley should have a library.
Our alley in St. Louis has
one. In the library are items
such as past issues of The
New Calliope, books on
face painting, balloons,
and skits. There
are also tapes
and CDs. When officers or
members from our alley go
to a convention, they are on
the lookout for new items for
the library. When a person
renews their membership
they receive a library card. As
they check out an item from
the library they leave their
card. Our librarian brings a
rolling cart pack with items
that can be checked out. We
meet once a month, so the
person can keep the item for
a month. We do have a late
fee if the item is not brought
back the next meeting. If
your alley doesn’t have a
library, please think about
starting one, it is never too
late.
I am sorry to say that I
have not heard from all the
alleys this year. Below is a
list of the alleys that have
not sent in their 2008 Alley
Report. If you see your name
below contact me by email or
phone, I am listed in the front
of The New Calliope and I
will send you a report to fill
out.
Alley 401: Klownz Around
Til next time. ◆
Clownstuff
We have the best prices for all
your Facepainting needs.
12 Color Professional Case
$100.00
Paula “Stickers” Biggio
P.O. Box 1023
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847 698 3378 Fax 847 384 1822
www.clownstuff.com
July/August 2008 Page 37

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Calendar
July 16-20, 2008
Clown Jam
Branson, MO
www.ClownJam.com
757-423-3867
July 29 - Aug 3, 2008
Mooseburger 2008
Clown Arts Camp
Maple Lake, MN
www.mooseburger.com
800-973-6277
Aug 12-16, 2008
Kidabra!
Pigeon Ford, TN
kidabraconf@aol.com
336-492-7870
Aug 18-25, 2008
Advanced Studies 2008
Roanoke, VA
www.advancedstudies08.com
Aug 22-23, 2008
Learn & Play Convention
Sunnyvale, CA
www.BayAreaStars.com
510-468-9031
Sept 3-7, 2008
SECA
Jacksonville, FL
www.southeastclownassoc.org
GiorgioGH@aol.com
Sept 11-14, 2008
Clownfest 2008
Seaside Heights, NJ
clownfest@aol.com
www.clownfest.com
Sept 27, 2008
Kidbiz Live Workshop
Springfield, IL
www.lincolnslaffers.com
217-438-3849
217-341-0807
Oct 3-4, 2008
Kapitol Klowns Mid-East
Convention
Gaithersburg, MD
www.kapitolklowns@dreamstation.com
kapitolklowns@hotmail.com
301-829-6110
Oct 16-19, 2008
Kentucky Clown Derby
Louisville, KY
www.kentuckyclownderby.com
757-423-3867
Oct 23-26, 2008
NW Clown Festival
Billings, MT
www.bigskyclownalley.com
406-698-9673
401-861-7870
Nov 7-9, 2008
Daytona Beach Festival of
Magic/Florida State Magic
Covention
Daytona Beach, FL
www.daytonamagic.com
800-346-2442
Nov 9-13, 2008
WRCA Clown Convention
Laughlin, NV
http://westregionclowns.org
convention@westregionclowns.org
602-279-8008
Jan 4-8, 2009
Face and Body Art Convention
Orlando, FL
www.FPBAConvention.com
407-628-9998
cynthia@fpbaa.com
Jan 10-17, 2009
Clown Cruise 2009
Western Caribbean
www.tickettocruise.com
1-800-745-7545
Feb 5-8, 2009
Clown City Jamboree
Mystic, CA
860-889-1000
Don't Forget to wear
your clown shoes to work
during National Clown Week!
And send us a photo at
The New Calliope!
Convention Report
by Pat Roeser
Director of Conventions
Woo! Woo!! Virginia
Alley #3 took the checkered
flag at the finish line for this
convention! The members
went all out on the NASCAR
theme from registration to
parties. About 75 individuals
took advantage of racing
around the track in a pace car
at the Richmond International
Speedway. At the theme party,
we had a table-decorating
contest with clever results;
also, a tire changing challenge
where we used compressors to
take off lug nuts, changed tires,
and replaced lug nuts. I think I
will keep my auto club card.
Each day was loaded with
educational opportunities.
There were classes for the
beginner to the advanced
clown. Special guests Chief
Red Hawk and Ken Scott
entertained and taught many
classes during
the week. The
competitions
proved to be challenging with
several ties. On Saturday, many
clowns got involved with a
Multiple Sclerosis Walk for the
community event.
Thank you to the Virginia
Alley #3 members for a job
well done. In addition, special
thanks to those who made
themselves available to pickup
all attendees flying in and
departing the convention. This
was a savings to attendees and
a great service since the airport
was a half-hour drive, and the
hotel did not provide shuttle
service.
Get ready for next year
with “Race for the Noses,”
a Kentucky Derby theme in
Clarksville, IN with INKY
Clowns, April 21-26, 2009.
So start picking your noses….
I mean place your bets….No,
No, No…Register now!!!! ◆
Web Advertising Rates
Ads from supporting art vendors will be placed in the Clown Mall.
Ad-On Ads jointly with The New Calliope will be offered at the
following rates:
Full Page: $100.00
Half Page: $58.00
Quarter Page: $33.00
Eighth Page: $20.00
Hyperlink Listing will be placed in a specific section of the Web site.
Each link must be supported by a signed linking agreement on file with
the web master. One flat rate will be offered:
Hyperlink Listing $10 per month, 3 month minimum
Member Classified ads will be offered with the member prepared text.
Members will be offered the following flat rate: 25¢ per word, $15
minimum, with a 3 month minimum
Banner/Tower ads will be available to those who desire to advertise on
the Web site in a non co-op manner. Ads will be placed at the discretion
of the Web master depending upon goods and services offered.
Banner - 468 X 60 $50 per month, 3 month minimum
Tower - 120 X 600 $100 per month, 3 month minimum
For those COAI members listed on our Web site who desire a home
page, home pages are available.
The initial set up fee will be $25 and the page will be hosted for a
year at a time for $75
Contact Web Master Steve Fowler at steve@binkypro.com. ◆
July/August 2008 Page 39

Janet Rossman
Huntington Beach,
CA
Ty Dye
Christina Hayden
Sacramento, CA
Squiggles
Patricia Schmidt
Chula Vista, CA
Toootsabella
Hernan Cortez
San Francisco, CA
Schuyler
Molly Kleeman
Denver, CO
Skiddles
Marcos Alexis
Haddock Colon
Hartford, CT
Pitufo
Achile Prevost
Leesburg, FL
Choo Choo
Denise Hall
Thonotosassa, FL
Cassie
Gail Dix
N. Ft Myers, FL
Dixie Belle
Esther Lane
Avon Park, FL
Loopy Lane
Sandy Bachmann
Boynton Beach, FL
Granny B
Cherry Lobo
Flowery Branch,
GA
Cherry-O
Wanda Jennings
Boise, ID
Rosie
Cheryl Davis
Evansville, IN
Georgee-Girl
Barbara Will
Belleville, IL
Raggedy Ann
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WELCOME THESE NEW COAI MEMBERS!
Rosa Connell
Tremont, IL
Klutzy
Angela Bender
Hanover Park, IL
Smiley
James Allard
Warren, MA
Nit-Wit
Anna Perez
Chelsea, MA
Elina
Michael Reading
Feeding Hills, MA
Chappy
Christine Dirmeir
Orrington, ME
Lucy Drawers
Eleanor Israel
Ann Arbor, MI
Speckles
Danuta Ciepiela
Clinton Twp, MI
Frumpkin
Leo Litowich
Grand Rapids, MI
Guzmundo
Mona M.G.Smith
Maple Grove, MN
Shinanagins
Justin Brodie
Nevada, MO
Big Red
Loretta Lock
Kansas City, MO
Loretta Lu Lu
Men Thi Heltborg
Billings, MT
Rainbow
Marion Hobbs
Bunnlevel, NC
Sappy
Holly Basko
Jackson, NJ
Jolly Holly
Elaine Mccormick
West Keansburg,
NJ
Gary Basko
Jackson, NJ
Meeko
Lindsay Basko
Jackson, NJ
Dizzy Lizzy
Debra Mehringer
Carson City, NV
Sierra
Ricard Sherriff
Farmingville, NY
Magee
Payasita Sabrinita
Astoria, NY
Payasita Sabrinita
Carlos Sosa
Woodside, NY
Charlie Clown
Suzanne Dulski
West Seneca, NY
Suzabelle
Richard Marshall
Westfield, NY
Twister
Christopher
Durand
Norwood, NY
Cubby T Clown
Emily Stephens
Greenwich, NY
Adriane Ronda
Greenwich, NY
Shawn Riddle
Greenwich, NY
Nick Merola
Greenwich, NY
Jennifer Lauder
Greenwich, NY
Colon Lauder
Greenwich, NY
Lynsey Foster
Greenwich, NY
Leah Foster
Greenwich, NY
Aaron Cook
Greenwich, NY
Steve Brundige
Greenwich, NY
James Brundige
Greenwich, NY
Galen
Archambeault
Greenwich, NY
Suzanne Shumway
Greenwich, NY
Francisca Jack
Brooklyn, NY
JJ The Clown
Judith Trutter
Cincinnati, OH
Puppy Luv
Christopher
Shorter
North Royalton,
OH
Reddy R. Knot
Christine Shorter
North Royalton,
OH
Howie B. Dewin
Judy De Roche
Columbus, OH
Jolly
Carol Stuart
Kingston, OK
Cousin Lucy
Thomas Salamon
Bartlesville, OK
T Clown
Gerald Yourich
Boswell, PA
Razzle
Carletta Yourich
Boswell, PA
Dazzle
Karen Berry
Sawyer
York, PA
Skeeta
Margaret Barfield
Smyrna, TN
Aunt Meg/Runner
Up
Cindy Fleming
Irving, TX
Polkadot
Charles Graham
La Porte, TX
Crackers
Alice Colon
Grand Prairie, TX
Bamboo
Calvin Lawrence
San Antonio, TX
Jazz
Pat Clark
Kerrville, TX
Bells
Bernadette
Beauchamp
Houston, TX
Vera Gabriel
Alexandria, VA
Very Much
Catherine Beatrice
Brooks
Midlothian, VA
Clown Luv And
The Luv Bears
Michael Becvar
South Riding, VA
Sir Toony Van
Dukes
Junichiro
Nakashima
Tokyo Japan
Crow Hartle
Victoria BC
Canada
Crow
Sharon Falconer
Calgary AB
Canada
Snickles
Robin Pankhurst
Calgary, AB
Canada
Ellie
Sofia Mouchterou
Greece
Bobo
Dimitris Tsolakis
Greece
Bingos
Stelios Chliaras
Greece
Brrrodo
Maria
Anagnostopoulou
Greece
Bibo
Pedro Matos
Santa Domingo,
Oeste
Dom Republic
Pimpoyin
Carlos Vargos
Santo Domingo
D.N.
Dom Republic
Chicharon
Peggy Scott
Christ Church
Barbados
Pooksie
Freddy Fmc
Maravi Cabrera
Huancayo
Huancayo Lima 01
Peru
Rocotin
The New Calliope

Last Walk-Arounds
Nancy “Tootles” Kratzer
Tootles started her clown career in Lake Placid, FL
with Keith “Toby” Stokes. She was the first president
of Toby’s Clown Alley and served two consecutive
terms from 1990 to 1994. She was a founding member
and secretary of Toby The Clown Foundaiton, Inc. She
received The Red Nose Award from her peers in the
alley in 1997.
Tootles also started the Redlands Christian Migrant
Association Program. She had clowns entertaining
the migrant children at several facilities in a 50-mile
radius. The significance of this arrangement was that every time a clown visited a
facility, the state of Florida funded that particular school.
Her job was to organize clowns at many activities around the county including
hospitals, nursing homes, school and library visits, local fairs, open house gatherings,
parades, and most importantly charity or fund raising events.
Her favorite activity was painting children’s faces. We have many pictures of her
doing her magic with a smiling child.
She loved attending clown conventions, especially the Mooseburger Clown Camp.
She was so excited when “Prisilla” came to Lake Placid.
Tootles finished her duties as a trustee and advisor. Currently she was working on the
appraisal of an engineering problem with the museum and library addition at the Clown
House.
“Tootles,” as Red Skelton would have said, “Good-bye Tootles, and may God bless.”
Connie “Suzzie Q” Duman
Connie Duman passed away on her birthday, May 19 in Delaware. “Suzzie Q” was
an associate member of the Classic Clown Club, Alley 181 in Johnstown, PA. She truly
enjoyed the time she spent clowning since she took the clown workshop in October
1998. Although she had moved away from the area a few years prior to be close to
her family, she stayed in touch and continued to clown in Delaware with members of
her church. “Suzzie Q” was buried in her clown outfit and balloons were released in
celebration of her life. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.
- Submitted by Classic Clown Club, Alley 181.
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Look Who’s Reading The New Calliope!!
Georgia “Tootsie” Maksin (L) and Ellen
“Squirt” Rodwick (R) from the Tri-Rivers
Clown Alley of Pittsburgh, PA were
cruising in the Caribbean, passing out
noses and just clowning around!
Grace Burns, age 3, reading
The New Calliope magazine
in Superior, WI. She is
a third-generation
clown and calls
herself “Deedlebug.”
Photo was sent in by
proud grandpa Doug
“Happy Face The
Clown” Bengtson of
Wood Lake MN.
Have a photo taken of you reading
The New Calliope in your travels
and it just might appear
in an upcoming issue!!
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Sheryl
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Bregy of
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WV reads her
New Calliope
while
vacationing
in Tulum,
Mexico.
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The New Calliope

Foto Funnies
“Can’t Bo Bo!”
Script by: Bonita “Bon Bon” Love
Photos by: Pat “PitterPat” Newton
Starring: Candy “Butterscotch” Will and Bonita “Bon Bon” Love
No, I haven’t seen him
today.
Have you seen my
boyfriend, Bo Bo?
He was just here sitting
on this ledge. He asked
me sit on his lap...and
now I can’t find him.
Let me know if you see
him. Sigh, I’m looking for
another new boyfriend.
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Foto Funnies
“The Brose”
Script by: Ann “Tuttles” Sanders
Photos by: Tim “Sawdust” Laynor
Starring: Kolonial Klowns of Williamsburg Alley #357
Dr. Giggle, what’s wrong
with your nose?
Why is it swollen?
I bent down to smell
a brose in my garden.
Don’t you mean rose,
not brose?
There’s no ‘B’ in rose.
There was in this one!
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“Can’t Sleep A Wink!”
Script by: Ann “Tuttles” Sanders
Photos by: Tim “Sawdust” Laynor
Starring: Jerry “Dr. Dufus” Dodson, Ann “Tuttles” Sanders and Evelyn “Giggles” Smith
Foto Funnies
Doctor, can you
help us?
What seems to be
the problem?
My husband thinks he
is a refrigerator.
YAWN...I can’t sleep a wink!
Sounds like a case of
stress induced insomnia.
No, he sleeps with his
mouth open...
And the light keeps
me awake!
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A Final Word from the Editor
It’s that time of year
again! If you haven’t already
renewed your membership,
please do so! It
is the only way you can
continue to receive The New
Calliope. I know we are
very partial to that publication
but we do work to make
it a useful tool in your pursuit
of clowning.
I would like to challenge
everyone this year to
work on developing your
performance skills. I know
it can be scary to be on
stage but the stage is a place
you can learn so many different
things.
I recently had the pleasure
of working with Chuck
Sidlow, Karen Bell, Robin
Eurich and Tom LeMoine
on stage at a local community
center. We were
there on behalf of Circus
Sarasota entertaining groups
of kids who were involved
in various summer camp
programs. After doing a
show, we split the children
into groups and taught them
various aspects of being a
circus performer from visual
gags to magic to balancing a
peacock feather.
I must admit performing
for a large group of 8-yearolds
can be daunting. A gig
I had performed at Clown
Town - and very successfully
I might add - barely
broke a smile. What did I do
wrong? Nothing technically.
The first thing we must
remember is children do
not have the same reference
points we do. If we do a
skit about an analog watch,
these children only understand
digital. Verbal references
to certain items, or
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So what did I learn?
I learned that you need to
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We were fortunate to
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While they were all the
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What did I learn? No
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