May_June_93

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comments 

As a retired newspaperman, it's safe to say I was 

exposed to several thousands of conventions during my 

working days -- everything from national political 

conventions to coin collectors to funeral directors. So I 

fancy myself as something of an expert in the convention 

line. 

~ Cal's 

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And take it from me, COAi consistently puts on the 

best conventions in the country. Talk about fun! And 

serious business! And fun! And education! And fun! 

The recently-concluded affair in St. Louis was no 

exception. The folks in St. Louis COAi Alley #128 could go 

into the convention business as professionals, they are 

that good. If there were glitches, they didn't show ("Never 

let 'em see you sweat.") 

conventioneers feel like special clowns, indeed. 

COAi 's Board of Directors held its semi-annual business 

meeting at _St. Louis, two days in advance of the 

convention. The amount of business they conducted was 

impressive, and was geared to advance the basic function 

of the organization, which is education. Directors and 

regional vice presidents gave not only optimistic, but 

enthusiastic reports about region and alley activities. 

That activity is manifested in the regional and 1 

area 

conventions that are on the books in the immediate future . 

Check out the ads for regional conventions in this issue of 

The New Calliope. They offer first rate speakers and top 

drawer entertainment, and have the full backing and active 

participation of COAi's national and regional officers. 

Convention events were presented in good order and 

in high spirits. Chairman Bev Hanson, North Central VP 

Dan Lake and all the St. Louis joeys made all 420-plus 

At the same time, I can't help looking ahead to COAi's 

'94 convention in Portland, Ore. Co-chairs Angel Ocasio 

and Trudy Sang have the kind of enthusiasm and creativity 

that ensure anything they tackle will be done first class. I 

can hardly wait. 

Cal Olson 

Editor 

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Published for members of Clowns of America International, Inc. 

MAY/JUNE, 1993 


VOLUME 10, NUMBER 3 

PRESIDENT: Jack Anderson, 4560 Sussex Ave., 

Jacksonville, FL 32210 Ph. (904) 778-3977. 

EXEC.VICE PRESIDENT: Dennis Phelps 5340 S. 67th, 

Lincoln , NE 68516. Ph. ( 402) 421-2167. 

SECRETARY: Brenda Marshall, 7128 Oldham Place, North 

Richland Hills, Texas 76180. Ph (817) 281-6610 

TREASURER: Judy Quest, 906 S. 117th Court, Omaha, 

NE 68154. Ph. (402) 334-4857. Fax: (402) 

330-8783 

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS: Walter R. Lee, 1347 Ava Road, 

Severn, MD 21144. Ph. (410) 551-7830 

DIRECTORS 

Donald E. Berkoski, 4149 Golden Eagle Dr., Indianapolis, 

IN 46234. Ph. (317) 299-2816. 

Betty Cash, 2181 Edgerton St., St. Paul, MN 55117. 

Ph.(612) 771-8734 . 

Patricia Roeser, 1720 Archibald Circle, Northfield, MN 

55057. Ph. (507) 645-5595. 

Hunter Stevens, 1342 Sylvan Way, West Bend, WI 53095. 

Ph.(414) 338-3569. 

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS 

Northeast: Leo J. Desilets, 30 Roswell St., Milford, 

Ct.06460 Ph.(203) 877-3869. 

North Central: Dan Lake, 13005 Lakeridge Dr., St. Louis, 

MO 63138 Ph. (314) 355-0220. 

Northwest: Andi Rothweiler, E. 803 St. Thomas Moore 

Way, Spokane, WA 99208 Ph.(509) 467-6216. 

Mideast: Stephanie Richardson, 12600 Shooting Club 

Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613. Ph. (919) 848-2371. 

Midwest: Merilyn Barrett, 20561 Foster Dr., Clinton 

Township, Ml 48036. Ph. (313) 469-8764. 

Southeast: Albert Lavender, 9926 Beach Blvd., 

Jacksonville, FL 32216. Ph. (904) 223-5828 . 

South Central: Linda Williams, 18 Hackberry, Houston, 

Texas 77027. Ph. (713) 960-8228. 

Southwest: Linda Hulet, 3332 Stonybrook Dr., 

Anaheim.CA 92804. Ph. (714) 761-4214. 

Canada: Ron Daley, #103 - 13 Stanhope Ave., Red Deer, 

Alberta, Canada T4N OB7.Ph. (403) 347-5681. 

Latin Countries: Pedro Santos, Box 3859, Bayamon 

Gardens Station, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 00619. 

Ph. (809) 786-3759. 

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Southampton S04 4XN England. 

Business Manager: David Barnett, Box 570, Lake Jackson, 

Texas 77566-0570. Ph/Fax: (409) 297-6699. 

Contents 

Cal's Comments ....... ........... ............ ................ 2 

Letters ......................................................... . 4 

Board aims at closer region , alley ties ....... ........ 8 

Makeup competition winners: 

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Whiteface .......... .... ..... ...... ..... ..................... 18 

Seniors ................................................. ...... 20 

Skit, balloon, paradeability winners .............. ... 24 

St. Louis scenes ................................. ........ .. 26 

Just ask Aunt Clowney ....................... ............ 32 

Last walkaround .... ......................... ............... 36 

Flea Market.. ............ ............. ..................... ... 36 

Alrededor de la Region Latina ........... ............ . 37 

Say 'cheese' ................................................. 38 

Alleys: are you ready for Charlie? ........... ........ 40 

Calendar ....................................................... 42 

Hints from Happy ............................ ............... 44 

Treasurer's report ....................... ......... ..... .... 48 

From the President. ......................... ............ ..49 

Alley update ........................................ ....... ... 50 

Joey, where are you? ...................... ...... ..... ... 51 

Storyline magic ............ ..... ............ ........ ....... .. 52 

ON THE COVER: Some of the 

Auguste clowns who competed 

at the COAi Annual Convention 

in St. Louis. Top ten winners in 

all five makeup categories are 

shown in this issue of The New 

Calliope, beginning on Page 12. 

(Photo by Cal Olson) 

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: Letters 

Response to makeup critic (No. I) 

The only thing disgraceful about the selection of Marie 

Muffley as Clown of the Year was the letter written by Arla 

Albers (Page 4, March/April, 1993 issue of The New 

Calliope). Not only was it cruel and insensitive to the 

recipient, it insulted the intelligence of the selection 

committee, COAi 's Board of Directors. 

First, the cruelty: "To do only a partial face, with no 

mouth design, no wig , etc., is a shame and degrades the 

rest of us ... Even a woman in a wheel chair could sit to put 

on a full face of clown makeup." Visit a convalescent 

home, Ms. Albers, and get a real look at how disabling a 

stroke can be. Being confined to a wheelchair is the least 

of it. Ms. Albers ' statement that she "understand(s) ... the 

fact that (Mrs. Muffley) has health problems, " is 

condescending and rings false in the face of the rest of the 

letter. 

Second, if I'm not mistaken, honoring a clown who has 

contributed greatly to promoting the art of clowning is what 

Clown of the Year is all about. It doesn't say the recipient 

must wear full face makeup in order to appear on the cover 

of The New Calliope. Unfortunately, diminished capacities 

and capabilities often are the sad companions to aging. If 

Ms. Albers would have ·her way, COAi would have to 

disqualify many eligible contenders, including Marie 

Muffley. Using Ms. Albers' criteria, COAi also would have to 

overlook the cumulative contributions of older members 

like Marie Muffley because their looks may no longer meet 

the level of perfection she prefers to see on the cover of 

The New Calliope. 

Perhaps Ms. Albers would like COAi to establish a new 

award for those who deserve standing ovations but whose 

appearance is " disgraceful to the high standards the 

profession has upheld in the past." Their pictures could be 

Printed somewhere in the middle of the magazine, where 

they wouldn 't be so noticeable . Maybe COAi should 

consider a whole new section for clowns who don't 

deserve to be on the cover of The New Calliope. You could 

include clowns with mental disabilities, new clowns, old 

clowns , wrinkled clowns, kid clowns, European clowns (no 

matter how famous) , and any one else whose appearance 

just doesn 't meet those "high standards the profession 

has upheld in the past" (whoever they are). 

It's ironic. Marie Muffley devoted decades to teaching 

the art of makeup. A makeup award is named for her. If 

anyone knows the difference between proper makeup 

application , design , and laziness , she does . Does Ms. 

Albers think the COAi Board doesn 't know the difference? 

Ms. Albers writes that "clowning is not just the makeup 

or wardrobe," but her letter addresses makeup , only, as the 

criteria for promoting a professional image. The funny thing 

is, I agree that COAi must promote a professional image. I, 

too, take pride in my makeup and would not appear in 

public without putting on a full face. But honoring a 

deserving candidate as Clown of the Year, and picturing the 

recipient on the cover of The New Calliope -- in whatever 

makeup he or she can manage -- in no way diminishes the 

art of clowning, nor does it promote a nonprofessional 

image. 

Ms. Albers is entitled to her opinion that minimal 

makeup is "for the birds ." But, it has a long and honored 

tradition among European clowns . They, too, are 

considered part of the "clowning industry." I think a few of 

them might even be considered famous . The issue can't 

be ignored , but it had little to do with the selection of Marie 

Muffley as Clown of the Year. 

Nowhere in The New Calliope have I read that the art of 

applying makeup should be made easier. Instead, I read a 

thoughtful comment about change , imagination , 

improvement and expanding the realm of possibility. This is 

what I see on and between the covers of The New 

Calliope. Keep up the good work. 

Marlene "Polka Dottie" Clark 

435 Main St. 

Durham , CT 06422 

Response to makeup critic (No. 2) 

Arla, shame on you for your attitude! If you knew this 

lady, you would drop your clown face in total shame. Marie 

Muffley has not only touched lives her a, but throughout 

the entire world . Who ever taught you that a clown is the 

makeup has totally misguided you. Where is the heart? 

You stated that you know that makeup is not 

everything, but your attitude throughout the letter did not 

back up that statement. And lazy? This lady can spin circles 

around anyone in the clowning business. Before you 

accuse and take cheap shots again, you better get your 

Continued page 6 

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to the 

1993 NorthCentral Region 

CLOWN CONVENTION 

September 23-24-25-26 

held at 

Speakers 

The RED LION Hotel • Jack Anderson. 

in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska 

• Bob Gibbons • 

( 402) 346-7600 • Dr. Dick Hardel • 

Ask for COAI rate of $64 a night 

• Duane Laflin • 

for up to 4 people to a room 

• Michael O'Shaughnessy • 

Plan to attend Thursday night, September 23rd for 

fflE GIANT BIRfflDAY PARTY!!! 

A special PRESENT for everyone who attends the party! 

Headliners will be providing the entertainment 

Convention Rates 

Before August 1 -$60 

b_ After August 1 -$70 

At the Door -$75 

Watch your COAi Alley Mailbox for more details 

or write Omaha's Wild Clown-Oum 

P.O. Box 4422 

Omaha, NE 68104 

or call Barb Sloan 

(402)556-2167 

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Letters 

From page 4 

facts and information first. Marie Muffley is not only the 

Number One clown in America, but she is a Number One 

human being . I could go on and on about the many, many 

people she has touched with her kindness , 

professionalism and all over goodness , which by the way, 

has nothing to do with her makeup , but t am not sure you 

would even understand or comprehend. 

Sandi Becker 

7570 S. Gallup St. 

Littleton , CO 80120 


I was appalled to read Arla Albers' letter. Doesn't she 

know that a true clown is more than a correctly painted 

face? The true clowns I know in this area are dedicated 

people who have a love for children and adults and bring 

smiles to many faces because of their good clowning and 

love. I wonder what kind of a clown Arla really is? 

Ruth Garlow 

2422 N. Nye Ave. 

Fremont, NE 68025-2267 


I received my March/April Calliope today. I couldn't wait 

to sit down and have a cup of coffee and read it. When I 

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read the letter by Arla Albers , I was absolutely sick. It just 

took the heart out of me . 

I would like Albers to know I am a clown and a storyteller 

and that I cannot wear a lot of makeup, so I cannot wear the 

full clown face. I have bad allergies and my skin is very 

sensitive to makeup . I must go to false eyelashes , sequins , 

etc. - can wear a red nose. In no way will this stop me from 

being proud of my face and make me not a full clown . 

L-A-Z-Y? I'd like this lady to follow me around once. I am 

busy and sometimes booked months ahead. No one has 

critic ized me for not having such perfect makeup or 

correctness and the fact that it wasn't up to standards. 

They like my face -- they have told me so over and over. 

You see, there is more that goes with it. It is what is inside of 

you too that counts . 

I pray not all clowns have this attitude. It takes the heart 

out of a good person who only wants to be a good clown, 

but Arla won't stop me. 

Dorothy Ann Swanson, Rt. 5, Box 419B 

Lake Leba 

Fremont, NE 68025 


Tsk, tsk, Arla Albers: I disagree with your comments 

about Marie Muffley. Take the time to read The History 

of Classic Clowns and Entertainers by M.E. Duncan 

(1988) or World of Clowns by George Bishop , or 

Clowns by John Towsen for starters . See any wigs? 

Maybe some -- not all. 

Go look up early circus clowns, and save your 

comments for amateurs . The most famous clowns in history 

did not conform to Albers ' ideas. If Albers takes an hour to 

put on face makeup, he (or she) is an amateur. Marie has 

taught makeup over 50 years , and most of us pros do not 

need more than a few minutes. In fact, after 50 years, I can 

put on full face makeup during a one minute commercial on 

live TV. And I'm only 75 years old. Does that mean I'm a 

better clown? NOT! 

Alvin Baum, past COAi VP 

Member #17 

4000 Hull St. 

Richmond, VA 23224 

Thoughts on liability insurance 

After the September 1992 COAi Board meeting in St. 

Louis, I was told by a couple of the Board members that 

they were dropping the endorsement of liability insurance 

and insurance would be up for grabs by the members on 

where they received their coverage . I was told there would 

be no mention of Fellerman's lower cost plan or any 

recommendations by the Board. 

Talking to (COAi Business Manager) David Barnett in 

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St. Louis at COAi's Annual Convention in April, he also told 

me I could submit ads for our insurance plan as long as they 

were in good taste and not derogatory in nature. 

Receiving my April/May Calliope this week, we noticed 

on page 38 that President Jack Anderson appears to have 

endorsed Fellerman's cheaper liability plan with his 

comments. In my humble opinion, it clearly states that he 

and the Board endorse Fellerman's plan. He talks about 

cost savings to the membership and more. 

Way back in 1988 at the Denver COAi Convention run 

by John Guthrie, Hunter Stevens, then president of COAi, 

came to us asking our help in trying to put together a 

liability program for COAi clowns similar to a plan being 

endorsed by World Clowns. Indeed, we came home and 

within weeks were advertising a plan for COAi membership 

at the low price of $75. We had reduced our own pricing to 

"introduce" the plan and try and snare away some WCA 

insureds. Through the years it has increased slightly in cost 

and is still less expensive than World Clown's prices. 

To be completely fair, I ask you to publish this letter to 

tell all the COAi members that both the April and October 

plans of the fonner COAi plans are still in business selling 

protection to performing clowns and entertainers. Whether 

it is endorsed or not, we are still offering the same quality 

service and expertise that has made COAi insurance, in the 

past, still a step above the rest. 

J. Michael O'Shaughnessy, Administrator 

The Circus Clowns Group Liability Insurance 

Services 

3556 Nicollet Ave. 

Minneapolis, MN 55408 

He's happy about convention 

Just a line to say what a great job COAi's St. Louis Alley 

#128 did. The size of the convention alone was mindboggling. 

Super competition, skits and dealers -- a job well 

done! 

Vern "Sawdust" 

Schneider 

324 Northmoor Dr. 

St. Louis, MO 63011 

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Board aims 

at closer 

region, 

alley ties 

By Cal Olson 

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A commitment to closer working relationships with 

COAi regions and alleys was made by members of the 

COAi Board of Directors at their annual meeting in St. 

Louis March 29 and 30. 

Then, on the opening day of the Annual COAi 

Convention March 31, attendees at COAi's annual general 

membership meeting passed a Board-recommended 

budget of $130,308 for the '93-'94 fiscal year. This is an 

increase of nearly $2,400 from the '92-'93 budget. 

In other action, the COAi Board: 

+ Passed the bulk of competition rules changes 

recommended by a study committee. 

+ Accepted the resignation of Paul Glaros as Mideast 

Region Vice President and appointed Stephanie 

Richardson to fill the15 months remaining in Glaros's term. 

+ Was told that COAi growth continues at a pace that 

should find more than 5,300 enrolled members on June 

30, the end of the 1993 fiscal year. 

+ Decided to re-establish the "Charlie Award," which 

honors COAi's Alley of the Year. 

+ Selected Houston, Texas, as the site of COAi's 1995 

Convention, on a bid made by Cheerful Chatter Alley 

#166. Bids also were made by Dallas-Fort Worth and 

Puerto Rico. 

To symbolize COAl"s international structure, 

Sergeant-at-Arms Walter R. Lee (left), constructed 

a flag holder which he presented to 

President Jack Anderson at the COAi general 

membership meeting in St . Louis 

REGION-ALLEY CONCERNS: The move to 

strengthen COAi ties between national officers and 

regional and alley workers was sparked by Director/Past 

COAi President Hunter Stevens, who heads COAi's 

standing committee on membership. Stevens detailed the 

problems of administering an organization that extends, 

not only from coast to coast, but around the world. He 

pointed to the proliferation of clown conventions and 

educational seminars, which he said reflects COAi's 

growing pains. 

"Distance is the culprit," Stevens said, as he halfseriously 

suggested COAi might have to be divided into 

East and West groups, with two sets of officers and two 

national conventions. He added that COAi must "pay more 

attention to our high membership states" and to clowns in 

western U.S. 

"There's another 5,000 potential members west of the 

Mississippi, but it will cost money to attract them," he said. 

"We can't expect people to join an organization if they can't 

see the people who are running it." 

Stevens's statements sparked lively discussion among 

Board members. President Jack Anderson said he thinks 

COAi is "on the right track with current convention 

practices." Few national conventions will attract more than 

400 attendees, he said, since many members' educational 

and fellowship needs are met by regional COAi 

conventions . 

Director Betty Cash said COAi's approach historically 

has been to hold an annual international convention, and 

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then to build and support regional conventions. 

"But now there is a proliferation of small, non-COAi and 

not-so-good conventions," she said, suggesting that COAi 

will be better served if the Board "supports and builds the 

regional COAi conventions." 

Business Manager David Barnett agreed, saying that 

since COAi was formed after the crash of the former COA 

ten years ago, "it has become the premier clown 

organization in the United States. The way to go is to 

support and promote regional conventions. The parent 

organization must maintain its integrity." 

Concluded Barnett: "I see COAi becoming so 

strong that it will completely dominate clowning 

in the United States." 

Board members agreed that some method must be 

found to coordinate and strengthen regional conventions, 

pointing out that three regional affairs will be held on the 

same weekend next fall.While this probably won't 

affect attendance at these conventions, it does prevent 

strong national officers' participation, and dilutes COAi's 

pool of qualified teachers and discussion leaders. 

FIRST MOVE to give more active support to regional 

activities came in response to a plea from Southwest 

Region Vice President Linda Hulet. She asked for financial 

and personnel support for her region's first COAi 

convention, scheduled Sept. 3-6 in Anaheim, Calif. The 

Board appropriated $1,000 to help Hulet offset convention 

expenses, and several Board members indicated they will 

conduct seminars at the Southwest affair. 

The need to recognize the importance of COAi 

alleys resulted in a decision to re-institute the "Charlie 

Award," which in the mid-1970's was given to the alley 

doing the best job in observing (then) National Clown 

Week. The award is a 22-inch high clown shoe, carved out 

of solid walnut by Roger Fosbender. Appointed to a 

committee to set award guidelines: Northeast VP Leo 

Desilets, Sergeant-at-Arms Walter R. Lee, Directors Cash 

and Stevens. 

It was also agreed that more membership involvement 

is needed to nominate candidates for COAi Clown of the 

Year. To that end, nominations should be sent to Director 

Hunter Stevens by Sept. 1. Nominee must be a current 

COAi member (five years or more), or a recently deceased 

member who has made major contributions to COAi and/or 

to the art of clowning. Nominations should include a photo 

of the candidate, and letters of support. Winner will be 

selected by the COAi Board at its fall meeting in Portland, 

Ore., Oct. 8 and 9. 

Importance of COAi alleys and regions is generating 

work on educational programs, according to Executive 

Vice President Dennis Phelps, who chairs COAi's 

Education Committee. He said work is progressing on a 

"How To" book slated for distribution to COAi aileys. He 

added that the committee is beginning work on a program 

designed to promote excellence in clowning, a program 

that hopefully will set the pace for clown education in the 

world . 

BUDGET: Board members approved a '93-'94 

budget of $130,308, which is an increase of $2,383 over 

the '92-'93 budget of $127,925. Here's how the current 

and future budgets compare: 

REVENUE '92-'93 Budget 

Membership $106,725 

Magazine ads 11 , 000 

Pins & Patches 4,500 

Convention 1 , 500 

Interest 4,000 

Misc. 200 

Clown Hall of Fame 

TOTAL 

REVENUE127,925 

EXPENSES'92-'93 Budget 

Returned checks $1 00 

Calliope production 67,100 

Calliope postage 13,500 

Computer service 10, 500 

Postage 4,000 

Printed matter 5,500 

Pins & Patches 5,000 

Clown Hall of Fame 

Publicity 500 

Convention 1 , 500 

Education 5,500 

Prorated materials 6,000 

Misc. 225 

Fall board meeting 2,000 

Officers' phone/pstg 1 , 500 

Trophies 1 , 000 

Board meeting 2,500 

Professional services 1,500 

Office expense 

TOTAL $127,925 

'93-'94 

'93-'94 

Budget 

$106,608 

12,500 

4,500 

900 

3,500 

300 

2,000 

130,308 

Budget 

$100 

59,500 

9,000 

10,500 

5,000 

5,000 

4,100 

7,000 

2,000 

1,500 

10,000 

6,000 

608 

2,500 

1,600 

1,200 

2,500 

1,500 

700 

$130,308 

Anticipated revenue increases come largely from a 

$1,500 projected increase in magazine ads, plus an entry 

shift that adds $2,000 in revenues from the auction held at 

the annual convention to raise money for COAi 's Hall of 

Fame exhibit. 

While the overall increase is modest, there is a 

shuffling of expenditures. Production costs for The New 

Calliope, budgeted at $67,100 in '92-'93, were cut to 

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The New Calliope 9


COAi Board 

From preceding page 

$59,500 in the '93-'94 budget. The cut reflects the Board's 

decision not to publish a membership directory in the 

coming year. The Education budget was almost doubled 

(from $5,500 this year to $10,000 in '93-'94) to cover 

anticipated additional programs. 

The '93-'94 budget also calls for expenditures of 

$7,000 for the Clown Hall of Fame at Delavan, Wis. The 

amount includes $2,000 for COAi's exhibit at the Hall of 

Fame, plus a $5,000 donation for CHOF's Library. An 

added expenditure: $700 for installation of a telephone 

and fax facilities in the office of Business Manager Barnett. 

COMPETITION RULES: Board members accepted 

most of the changes proposed in the first three sections of 

"Rules for Competition at International COAi Conventions" 

that were published in the January/February, 1993, edition 

of The New Calliope. The changes were proposed by a 

study panel led by Leo Desilets, N.E. Regional Vice 

President and COAi Competition Director. 

As a result. two new competition categories (Senior 

and Character Makeup Competition and Group 

Paradeability) were formally added and competition 

conducted during the St. Louis convention . While some 

details of the general rules were changed by the Board, it 

was decided to take no action on the final section of the 

report, "Competition Judging Criteria. " Instead, Board 

members agreed to return that portion of the report to 

Desilets's committee for more work, so that it can be reconsidered 

by the Board at its fall meeting. 

(This section of the report sets criteria for judging 

makeup and costumes. It defines costuming and makeup 

appropriate for the various type of clowns. It came under 

some criticism for historical inaccuracies and "negative 

sexual stereotypes," particularly in a section titled 

"Comments regarding the Female Clown.") 

After final Board action on the rules changes, the full 

report will be published in The New Calliope. 

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VICE PRESIDENTIAL RESIGNATION : The 

Board accepted the written resignation of Paul Glaros as 

Mideast Regional Vice President. Glaros, a long-time 

career clown, said his resignation was "due to 

circumstances beyond my control," adding, "It has been 

my pleasure to work with such a dedicated bunch of 

people, and to be a member of the greatest club in the 

world ." 

Elected to replace Glaros: Stephanie "The Bag Lady" 

Richardson·, of Raleigh , N.C. Also nominated: Jim 

"Strutter " Roberts, of Elizabethto wn, Ky. 

Richardson has been clowning for 1 O years , is current 

President-elect of the Southeast Clown Association, and 

tied for first place in Tramp Competition at this year's COAi 

convention in St. Louis. 

INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION: Board members 

accepted an offer of affiliation tendered by Blue Brattle , 

president of Clowns International (and COAi 's Foreign 

Region V. P.). In turn, the Board extended reciprocal 

affiliation to members of Clowns International. 

CLOWN HALL OF FAME: Carroll Traylor , president 

of the Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center in Delavan, 

Wis. , brought a progress report to the Board , and 

expressed her concern over the fact that so few clowns 

belong to CHOF. "Less than 3 percent of CHOF members 

are clowns, " she said. 

In a move to increase this percentage, she said CHOF 

will offer COAi members a one-year, one-time membership 

for a $1 O fee . Send $1 O che-:;k to Traylor 's attention at The 

Clown Hall of Fame, 114 North Third St., Delavan, WI 

53115. 

ALL EV S: Alley Coordinator Dan Lake reported a total 

of 116 alleys affiliated with COAi. Of this number, 19 are 

currently inactive , but no alleys have dropped affiliation: 

First year ever, Lake said. 

Lake said the emphasis now will be to work with the 

alleys so that they fulfill the requirement of full COAi 

membership. As of convention time , 22 alley affiliates 

reported less than 50 percent COAi membership. 

PRESIDENT JACK ANDERSON presided at both 

the Board and general membership meetings . Board 

members in attendance: Executive Vice President Dennis 

Phelps, Secretary Brenda Marshall, Treasurer Judy Quest, 

Sergeant-at-Arms Walter R. Lee, Directors Donald E. 

Berkoski, Betty Cash , Patricia Roeser and Hunter Stevens ; 

Northeast VP Leo J. Desilets; North Central VP Dan Lake, 

Northwest VP Andi Rothweiler, Midwest VP Merilyn Barrett, 

Southeast VP Albert Lavender, South Central VP Linda 

Williams, Southwest VP Linda Hulet, and Latin Countries 

VP Pedro Santos. 

10 The New Calliope

19th Northeast Clown Convention 

AUGUST 12 - 15, 1993 

SOMERSET MARRIOTT 

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Top Ten 

Auguste 

First -- Garcia "Pepe Wolly" Filiberto 

Mexico 

0 

SECOND- -Kamille " Skittles" Bailey 

Baytown, Texas 

THIRD--Lisa "Twinkles" Ezell 

Houston, Texas 

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Maria De Los Santos 

Puerto Rico 

Olga I. Capacetti 

Puerto Rico 

Jose R. Perez 

Puerto Rico 

Kaitlyn Sharp 

Houston, Texas 

Danny Kollaja 

Corpus Christi, TX 

Oscar Flores Aguilar 

Mexico City 

Lara M. Heidtman 

Columbus, Ohio 

Christie McNeil 

Houston , Tex. 

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FIRST -- W. Lee "Al E. Cat" Carver 

Bushnell, Ill. 

FIRST (tie)--Stephanie 

Raleigh, 

Richardson 

NC 

SECOND--Jan "2 Bits" Bohan 

Palatine, Ill. 

THIRD--Angel "Jobolin" Morales 

Puerto Rico 

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Top Ten 

Tra01p 

Gerry Ackley 

Sherwood, Ore. 

Justo 

Puerto 

Poventud 

Rico 

Joe St. Marie 

Philadelphia, 

Pa. 

Carol Dean 

Wendell, NC 

Elias Miranda 

Puerto Rico 

Sharon Cunningham 

Gas City, Ind. 

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FIRST-- Rose "Katie" Katzenstein 

Old Bridge, NJ 

SECOND-- Lon "Cactus" Burke 

Chatham, Ill. 

THIRD-- Amelia "Melin" Barbosa 

Puerto Rico 

THIRD-- Melvin "Trac" Roth 

Omaha, Neb. 

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Top Ten -- 

Character 

Not Shown: Glenda Hart 

Franklin, Ind. 

Nancy Sims 

Mateson, Ill. 

Kenneth A. Jones 

Forth Worth, Texas 

Newell Barker 

Pawhuska, Okla. 

Darrin Davis 

Wichita, Kan. 

Sandy Brown 

Franklin, Ind. 

Eileen Moebius 

Graham, Wash. 

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Top Ten 

Whiteface 

FIRST--Margarita "Butterfly" Albelo 

Puerto Rico 

SECOND -- Sandi "Sam-D" Beyda 

Morton Grove, Ill. 

THIRD -- Marta " Bombita" 

Puerto Rico 

Gonzalez 

18 The New Calliope


Bonn ie Conkling 

Azle, Texas 

Dana End resen 

Morganville, NJ 

Maritza Laboy 

Puer to Rico 

Chandra Luce 

N. Richland Hills, Texas 

Julio Capacetti 

Puerto Rico 

Waneira Martinez 

Puerto Rico 

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League City , Tex . 

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Top Ten 

Seniors 

FIRST--Luis E. "Kikelin" 

Puerto Rico 

Pastor 

SECOND--Joyce "Ida No" Olson 

Valley, Neb. 

THIRD--Pedro "Piruli" Santos 

Puerto Rico 

20 The New Calliope

May/June , 1993 

Shirley Woischke 

Pine City , Minn. 

Mary Ann Franssen 

N. St. Paul, Minn. 

Bud Sandefur 

Tigard, Ore. 

Joe Fialkowski 

Des Plaines , Ill. 

Mary Ann Beck 

Grapevine, Texas 

Mary Ann Griser 

Inver Grove Heights., Minn. 

Eleanor 

Missouri 

Rubert 

City, Texas 

Portrait of 1993 inductees 

into Clown Hall of Fame at 

Delavan, Wis., is presented 

to CHOF President Carroll 

Traylor by Georgia -based 

artist, Maurice Porcelain. 

Painting was hung during 

Clown Town Colossal, held 

in Delvan early in May. Event 

brought 400 clowns to help 

celebrate this annual event, 

which featured parades and 

clown shows. All five of the 

current inductees were represented 

at induction ceremonies 

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• Convention Highlights• 

• Directly Across From Disneyland • Continental Breakfast (Sat., Sun. & Mon.) 

• Hollywood Celebrity Banquet (Dress as your favorite celebrity) • Variety Show 

• Special Guest Appearance By World Renown Clown Artist, Chuck Oberstein 

• Clown Show • Open Mike Session • Auction/Rames • Daily Snacks & Goodies 

• Pre-Awards Reception (w/Hors d'oeuvres) • Gala Awards Night 

• Post Awards Party • Educational Sessions • Great Competition 

• Hospitality Room • Dealers (Old Favorites & Some New Faces) 

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Thursday September 2nd 

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Presents 

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September 3rd, 4th, 5th, &.. 6th 

(Early Bird Registration - 3 pm September 2nd) 

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Skit, balloon, paradeability winners 

Here are Top Ten winners in skit , paradeability and 

balloon competition conducted at the Annual COAi 

Convention in St. Louis (some winners in group skit and 

group paradeability were identified only by the name of the 

group's leader): 

Single skit: First, Elias Miranda, "My new TV;" 

second, Angel Ocasio, "The picnic;" third , Ken Jones, 

"Dissecting a frog;" Brenda Marshall, "The offering;" Bob 

Widdop, "Best dressed clown;" Julio Capacetti, "Cen Chan 

Chon;" Carole Cullen, "The flying Zambonies;" Marta 

Gonzalez, "Flea circus;" Trudi Sang, "Taming of the 

shoe;" Danny Kollaja, "Bravissimo." 

Group skit: First, Brenda Marshall, "Toys at 

midnight; " second, Terry Bloes, "Tattooz for yooz;" third, 

Stephanie Richardson, "Poof;" Garcia Filiberto, 

"Sumotories;" Bob Gretton, "Pick a card;" Linda Williams , 

"Down came the rain;" Chandra Luce, "Rock cop;" Bill 

Boots , "Cat in a tree;" Angel Ocasio, "In the Park;" Bob 

Widdop, "Waiting for a friend. · 

Single paradeabililty: First, Patty Case; second, 

Dick Mero; third, Bill Boots; Melvin Roth, Garcia Filiberto, 

Barry M. Hart, Kenneth A. Jones, Bruce Long, Joyce 

Olson and Elias Miranda. 

Group paradeability: First, Sandy Snyder and 

Debbie Deckhert ; second, Judy and Dan Quest; third , 

Maritza Laboy; Toby Johnson and Billie Bell; Glenda Hart; 

Ed and Marilyn Lindberg; Mary Lostak and Eleanor Rubert ; 

Patty Case. 

Single balloon: First, Newell Barker; second, Marta 

Gonzales; third, Rebecca Dubre; Garcia Filiberto, Jose R. 

Perez, Eleanor Rubert, Joe St. Marie, Jan Bohan , Annette 

Darragh and Alice Terry Hudson. 

Multiple balloons: First, Barbara Amber; second , 

Joe St. Marie; third, Mary Lostak; Glenda Clare, Rebecca 

Dubre, Linda Guy, Garcia Filiberto, Bruce Long, Jim 

Billingsley and Kenneth Jones. 

Balloon arrangement: First , Joe St. Marie ; second , 

Jose Rodriquez; third, Garcia Filiberto; Rebecca Dubre, 

Annette Darragh, Glenda Clare, Marta Gonzales, Barbara 

Amber, Jan Bohan and Oscar Flores. 

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Hosted By The Cowtown Clowns Alley #135 

llthAnnual Convention 

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September 30 - October 3, 1993 

GREEN OAKS INN & CONFERENCE CENTER 

6901 W. Freeway (1-30 at Green Oaks Blvd.) 

800-772-2341 {TX) 800-433-2174 (Outside TX) 

• Special rate of $55.00 per night (One to Four Guests) 

• 

* Convention Highlights * 

Educational Workshops, Miniature GolfTourney, 

Competition held at Fort Worth's Annual Oktoberfest, 

German Buff et A wards Banquet, Auction & Raffle, 

"Texas-Style" Hospitality Room, Dealer's Room, 

Affordable Quality Photography 

Special Guest Lecturers: 

Master Clown Frosty Little 

PriscillaMooseburger 

For More Information Call Brenda Marshall at 817-281-6610 

• 

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Name: _________ _ Clown Name: ___ _ __ _ TCA Membership #·___ _ 

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Convention 

Registration: 

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After August 10th: $60 

Additional Banquet Ticket: $20 

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St. Louis 

Scenes 

southeast Region VP Albert 

Levander served as auctioneer , 

raising some $2,000 for COAi's 

exhibit at Clown Hall of Fame. 

Spectators exhibit a wide range 

of reactions to participants in 

skit competition , which ran a 

full afternoon and evening. 

Co-chairs of COAi's '94 Convention 

in Portland, Angel 

; ~ /. 

Ocasio and Trudi Sang , 

discuss their coming event. 

) 

Here's how 

competitors' 

judges look from 

perspective. 

Despite broken bones sustained 

in home mishap , Northwest 

VP Andi Rothweiler attended 

convention. Daughter 

Julie provided "clown power." 

26 The New Calliope

The fl993 

Kellltncky 

Clown 

Derby 

September 1l 0~ 11. 2 Lomsvlllle,, KY 

Dear Friends, 

It's nme again for the Kentucky Clown 

Derby! This convention is designed to 

bring the best of clowning and magi.c to 

the folks of Kentucky and su"ounding 

states. 

BRAD SIZEMORE of the Academy Of 

Clown Arls has teamed up with that wild 

and crazy guy STEVE KISSELL of 

Circus Magi.c Inc., to bring you the most 

unusual, zaniest, and professional 

convention for entertainers! 

We ask that you join us at the starti.ng gate 

for the 1993 Kentucky Clown Derby! 

Best Wishes! 

Brad & Steve 

Stay "Green" and Grow! 

An often heard excuse for not attending conventions is, "I 

know all I need to know! ' ' We hope that everyone realizes 

that as long as they remain green and growing, they will 

continue to grow as performers. 

The Kentucky Clown Derby strives to bring you the finest 

in clown educators. Don't miss this growing opportunity! 

Special "Early Bird" Event! 

Back by rave review from '92, join us on a cruise down 

the Ohio on the beautiful Star Of Louisville! Aboard the 

"Star" you will be served a hearty buffet lunch and be entertained 

by magician, Duane Laflin, and mime, Danny 

Taylor. The cost is only $20.00 and space is limited. Call 

now to reserve your spot! 919-848-0839 

Departs 12 noon, Friday, September 10. 

What Makes a Great Clown Better? 

That's a good question and we have the answer. The answer 

is the Kentucky Clown Derby; an educational and entertaining 

weekend for clowns and children's entertainers , 

designed to enhance your clown character and performance 

skills! 

STAR 

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The Craft Of Fine Dining & Entertainment.

The Weekend Round-up! 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 

Exhibitor Hours: 3:00-6:00, 10:00-12:00 

11:00 

Meet in hotel lobby for transportation to the Star Of 

Louisville cruise! Featuring Duane Laflin and D,znny 

Taylor. 

12:00-1:30 

Star Of Louisville Cruise! 

*additional charge for this event. See page one. 

3:00-6:30 

Registration opens. *Express check-in for pre-registered 

attendees! Hotel registration open. 

6:00-6:30 

Convention kick-off with Brad and Steve 

6:30-7: 15 

Halloween Show featuring Mama Clown 

7:30-8 :45 

A) Entertaining with Balloons Steve Kissell 

B) Minding the Funny Business Da.ve Risley 

9:00-10:00 

Exhibitor Show! A chance for our wild and crazy exhibitors 

to show off their latest products! 

10:00-12:00 

Shop in the exhibitors room and join us in the hospitality 

room! 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 

Exhibitor hours: 9:00-6:00, 10:00-Midnight 

8:00-9:00 

Registration desk open 

9:00-10:15 

A) Positive Magic Duane Laflin 

B) Beginning Mime Da.nny Taylor 

10:30-12:00 

A) Beginning Magic Mike Sterk 

B) Make-up Application Steve Long 

12:00-1:00 

Lunch with your friends 

1 :00-2: 15 

A) Gospel Magic Duane Laflin 

B) Skits From Scratch Steve Long 

2:30-3:45 

A) Face Painting Mama Clown 

B) Mime in The Clown Danny Taylor 

4:00-5:00 

Big Feats For Little Feets Dave Risley 

SATURDAY Continued 

7:00-8:30 

Banquet with door prizes! 

8:30-10:00 

Cabaret Show! Featuring your staff 

10:00-12:00 

Last chance to shop with exhibitors 

11 :00-12:00 

Late Night Trickery Harry Allen 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 

9:30-11:00 

Designing Your Props and Sets Brad Sizemore 

11:15-11:45 

Closing seminar 

Clowns Are The Laughgivers 

Steve Kissell 

Don't forget to fill out your evaluation form! It's your convention 

and we value your opinion! See you in '94! 

Special Late Check Out Time: 1:00 p .m. 

Accommodations 

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1-800-626-2708 (Out of State) 

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Room Rates: 

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Double $60.00 

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Marcella Murad 

"Mama Clown" will capture your 

heart and enlighten your skills! 

Duane Laflin 

President of the Fellowship of Christian 

Magicians, and a full time entertainer! 

Dave Ri•ley 

One of the country's busiest

Reminders 

and Requests 

As it's humanly impossible (even for a clown) to attend both 

seminars in a time slot, we suggest you split note-taking 

with a friend, so ideas can be swapped later! 

Pay close attention to the Exhibitor's room's hours posted 

at the top of each daily schedule. We don't want you to 

miss out on all those great deals! 

We request that there be no videotaping or flash photography 

during seminars and performances. 

The Derby Bulletin Board! 

As a service to our attendees, the Kentucky Clown Derby 

offers a way for you to network with each other! 

We often get requests for names of convention goers who 

need a roommate for the weekend. If you are in need of 

a fellow clown to share a room with, please let us know 

when you register so that we can post your name and phone 

number on a master list. 

If someone calls looking for a partner to share a room with, 

we'll be happy to put you together! 

We are happy to say that the Kentucky Clown Derby is a 

non-smoking convention, and request that there be no smoking 

in the seminar rooms, exhibitor room, and 

performances. 

We encourage you to register early! It will save you money 

and guarantee you a spot in the "winners" circle at the 1993 

Kentucky Clown Derby! 

About Your Hosts ... 

Steve Kissell of Norfolk, Virginia is an internationally 

known humorist and clown. His approach to life with 

laughter has warmed audiences around the world. Steve is 

also the co-producer of Circus Magic, a performing arts 

convention in its 14th year in Williamsburg, Virginia. 

Brad Sizemore of Raleigh, North Carolina is the owner 

and producer of the Academy Of Clown Arts, an organization 

developed to bring education to clowns across the country. 

Brad is also a professional scenic designer for the 

theatre. 

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Aunt Clowney 

Dear Nieces and Nephooos: 

Well, another two months have sped by and it's time to 

take up the quill pen once again. I'm getting more and more 

letters from all of you, and I can't thank you enough for 

sending them along. 

"Spring has sprung, the flowers riz -- I wonder where 

the birdies is!" I recently moved from Santa Ana (gangs, 

graffiti, guns) to Corona {peace, harmony and a 12-inch 

lizard in the warehouse). If you're ever in the 

neighborhood, please feel free to drop by.But call first 

(909) 273-0900. I'm on the road a lot and not always here. 

The economy here in California is still sluggish, but I 

hear that things are getting better elsewhere in the U.S. 

Hang in there, gang! Now, here are some letters: 

Dear Aunt Clowney: 

I would like to see something on the "care 

and feeding" of eye lashes. I have trimmed the 

tips (edges) to fit the eyelid and angled the 

length on either side. Both ideas from Clowns 

and Kids. I also clean them with baby oil, wipe 

and then wash with shampoo (cleaning with 

alcohol will destroy the lashes). Rinse with 

water, wrap around a lipstick tube, seal with wax 

paper and tape and leave overnight. 

If anyone has any better ideas, I'd like to 

hear about them. 

"Luv" A Clown 

Pinellas Park, FL 

Dear Luv: 

My goodness -- you mean you cut your eyelashes, 

dunk them in shampoo, then wrap them around lipstick 

tubes? Ouch! (Just kidding.) Luv, I think you did a very 

good job in describing the care and feeding of fake 

eyelashes and we all learned something today. 

All I know about fake eyelashes is, although they drive 

me nutsy-cuckoo, they do add a lot to your clown face and 

little girls just adore them. My biggest problem is, I am 

allergic to the glue you apply them with, so I have to use 

hypoallergenic glue when I attach them to my eyelids. I'm 

also allergic to: rats, goats, plastic watch bands and blue 

(not tan) Birkenstock sandals. Life is hard, occasionally. 

Any more eyelash ideas some of you might want to 

share? Just drop me a line. Or , as the man at the top of the 

Grand Canyon said to the man below as he pushed the 

large yellow, ferocious jungle cat over the cliff, "Hey, 

George, I'm dropping you a lion!" 


I have been a clown for 16 years and 

attended two clown conventions. Arby's 

Restaurant asked me to be a clown for opening 

day. I didn't realize I would have to do the lobby 

job in a clown outfit. My clown vest with sequins 

on it got dirty, which upset me. I reported it to 

the restaurant and I got fired. 

How would you handle the situation? A 

clown's job is to entertain, not to work in it, but 

Arby's didn't know "clown code." I'm a low 

income disability person. 

Broken Hearted Clown, 

Sweet Sue, 

North English, Iowa 

Dear Sweet Sue: 

What a sad situation. I'm really sorry your vest was 

ruined. I hadn't thought about it, but I guess when you do 

restaurant work, you are apt to be pawed by excited kids 

with chocolate, barbecue sauce, and heaven knows what 

32 The New Calliope


else on their grimy hands. Maybe the answer is, when you 

are doing restaurant work, to wear only a wardrobe that can 

be easily laundered over and over again.This is of course 

closing the gate after the cows got out. I wish Arby's had 

offered to clean, or pay for, your vest. Hopefully, they paid 

you enough so the day wasn 't a total loss. 

Better luck in the future, Sweet Sue. 

This next letter wasn't written to Aunt Clowney, but 

rather a rebuttal to a column I wrote for the Puppetry 

Journal on birthday parties: 

Dear Pat: 

I read with interest your column ... but I was 

taken aback though by your remarks ... ! hope 

you weren't serious in suggesting manoeuvring 

in order to get a tip. 

Surely American professional people 

(dentists, architects, etc.) don't expect to be 

tipped so why should you, as a professional 

entertainer, expect to be tipped? I presume you 

give the same quality of performance whether 

you get paid before or after. And that brings me 

to the other side of the coin, clients may well 

withhold some or all of the contract money once 

they have had their show. 

Tipping is not a custom in New Zealand so 

perhaps this is a cultural thing. How far up the 

labour ladder does tipping go these days? 

Alan Whiting 

The Lillipuppets 

Auckland, New Zealand. 

Dear Alan: 

My goodness , I didn't expect to create an international 

incident when I mentioned tipping. I've been performing 

here in America since 1971 , and I occasionally receive tips 

from my clients. Now please, not every client gives me a tip 

-- perhaps 1 Oto 20 percent. And I've found a tip is more 

forthcoming if I have performed a service "over and above 

the call of duty." 

I never mention tipping before or after the show. In 

fact, I usually don't even know I've received a tip until the 

next day when I deposit the check in the bank and notice 

that the amount is larger than I expected. 

I find a tip to be a nice surprise and a bonus for a job 

well done. And as a professional performer, I have no 

qualms about accepting tips. 

You might be interested to know that in the contract of 

one of my agents is the phrase, "It is customary to tip our 

performers." I personally think that's a little blatant, but I 

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Aunt Clowney -- 


guess it works for him. 

Alan, I notice that on the bottom of your letterhead, it 

says, "The Lillipuppets gratefully acknowledge the 

assistance of the Northern Regional Arts Center." That is a 

nice custom that I wish we had more of in the U.S. Most of 

us clowns work totally on our own and never receive grants 

from our government. I guess we're lucky to get tips! 


Having been involved in making balloon 

animals for 15 years, I am ready to write a 

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What balloons are considered to be public 

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giraffe combo is, but what else can I include? I 

have developed several balloons of my own. I 

have written concerning copyrights for my 

"Barney the Dinosaur" balloon, but it is too soon 

to expect a reply from that quarter. 

What I need is information on things like - 

how much do I charge the wholesaler for my 

book? Can I use the teddy bear and others? 

What else can you tell me? 

Curtis "Uncle Curt" Robins 

Powhatan , VA 

Dear Uncle Curt: 

Oh, boy! What a can of worms. The kinds of questions 

you guys ask me, sometimes I wish I'd gone to law school 

instead of clown college. First off, I don't know that any 

balloon sculptures are in the "public domain." Each one 

was invented by somebody, somewhere, although the 

standard dog-mouse-giraffe combo are seen in many, 

many balloon books. 

If I were a balloon expert (I'm not) and writing a book, I 

would include balloons that I invented -- that I myself had 

spent hours twisting and strangling and practicing and truly 

invented myself. I would attend regional and national clown 

conventions and win a few prizes for my sculptures. 

I would absolutely avoid -- no matter how strong the 

temptation-- to include any copyrighted subjects: Mickey 

Mouse. Barney the Dinosaur. Teenage Ninja Turtles. etc. 

The only time I would use a Disney character would be if it 

came from a traditional tale -- Little Mermaid or Pinocchio, 

for example -- and then I wouldn't copy the Disney 

interpretation. Because I've heard that Disney is very 

protective of its characters , and will vigorously prosecute 

anyone who uses them without permission -- and they 

never give permission. 

As to what to charge for your book, that is a tough 

question, too. I have written a few books myself. as well as 

developed magic tricks, and my policy is to see what's out 

there already and what the current prices are. Is your book 

five pages long, or 150 pages long? Was it written on a 

word processor, or a typewriter with clogged o's? Is it 

stapled? Spiral bound? Perfect bound? Are the illustrations 

professional or amateurish? 

You might know that when I'm not Aunt Clowney, I'm 

Pat Lay Wilson who owns Books by Mail. I have over 300 

books in my catalog, so I have a pretty good idea of the 

book world in this day and age. As you begin your book, try 

to not copy other people 's ideas. and be sure you have 

something to say. 

Thanks again, you guys -- love and XXX 's from Aunt 

Clowney .(Confidential to S&L , and I don't mean Savings & 

Loan : Keep smiles on your faces and fun in your hearts!) 

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: Last walkaround 

Character Class to Character Novelty. When it carried over 

••• 

Tedd "El Spunko" McCausland 

By Connie "Topsy" Yarbrough 

President, Clowns Galore Alley #194 

11 6 11 Parkview Lane 

Seminole, FL 34642 

Tedd "El Spunko" McCausland made his last 

walkaround March 15, 1993. He joined Clowns Galore in 

1987 and was seen in many parades having a wonderful 

time and bringing joy to all. He participated in activities at 

nursing homes, the Special Olympics, festivals, public 

schools and schools for exceptional children. 

Tedd was married in 1989 to Carolyn "Kalamity" 

Erbaugh in a clown ceremony where our Clowns Galore 

members participated in full makeup. An article on the 

wedding was published in The New Calliope, and films of 

the wedding were carried on local TV stations and 

nationally on CNN. 

Tedd was a wonderfu l clown who gave from the heart. 

He will be missed by his wife, his family and all of his friends 

at Clowns Galore. 

called "Paradeability." By his talent and imagination, Bill had 

COAi and Mid-West Clown Association first change 

into the Shrine Clown Association (although Bill was not a 

Shriner), ISCA President "Mitzie" Mitzel initiated 

Paradeability Competition. Not very long after that other 

associations adopted it. So whenever one witnesses or 

participates in Paradeability Competition, please remember 

Bill. 

The artwork Bill did for Dr. Richard Snowberg's Clown 

Camp at Lacrosse, Wis., and contributions (art work and 

dolls) to the Clown Hall of Fame at Delavan, Wis., and 

Clown Alley publications in the Chicago area are but a few 

reminders of his remarkable talent. 

When Mid-West Clown Assn. inducted the first group 

into their Hall of Fame in 1986, Bill was among those at the 

top of the list, and rightfully so. 

God bless you, Bill, from all who knew you . Thanks for 

passing our way. 

Flea 

Market 

Clara Johnston 

Clara F. Johnston , 57, of Bradford, Pa., made her last 

walkaround Dec. 14, 1992. 

Clara was a member of Erie Jolly Jesters Alley #65. Her 

husband, James E. Johnston, said, "She loved being a 

clown; she was full of fun and games." 

She is survived by her husband , two sons, four 

daughters and 12 grandchildren. 

Clara will be missed by her family and friends. 

Billy "Billy Bumble" Eubank. 

By Bob "Hambone" Hamilton 

RR 3, Box 45 

Nashville, IN 47448 

Bill "Billy Bumble" Eubank, 68, made his last 

walkaround Jan . 13, 1993. 

To me, Bill Eubank was a rare talent who had a unique 

ability to express himself by pencil, pen, brush or makeup 

and costuming in an artful and humorous way that will stand 

the test of time. His artwork, creations and skits can be 

considered classics, for Bill was truly an original. 

In the past decade clown associations have adopted a 

competition that recognizes creativity and execution. It is 

Ads in The New Calliope's Flea Market are offered 

free of charge to all COAi members. Ads must include no 

more than 25 words, plus name, address and/or phone 

number. Please include COAi number as proof of 

membership. 

Ads must be received by the 15th of the month 

preceding month of publication. Ads for the July/August 

1993 issue must be received by June 15. Send to Cal 

Olson, The New Calliope, 3107 Summit St., Sioux City, 

Iowa 51104. The New Calliope assumes no responsibility 

for offerings made in the Flea Market. 

FOR SALE: Parade car, miniature VW Beatie (fiber 

glass body on GoCart) . Bright yellow, headlight "winks." 

"Flower," 4324 Woodbluff Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150. Ph. 

(214) 226-1313. 

WANTED: Clown-Magic Museum opens 1994. Be 

forever remembered, donate for display your old photos, 

props, magic, posters, flowers, shoes, circus memorabilia. 

Include entertainment history. Shaner's Castle & Magic 

Museum, 29 Brown and 6th St., Dayton, Ohio 45402. Ph. 

(513) 461-6984 . 

WANTED: Clown alley patches from both active and 

inactive COAi chapters.Let me know what you have, and 

the cost. Cal Olson, 3107 Summit, Sioux City, Iowa. 

51104. 

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COAi. Donde ganaron los siguientes premios, en 

Whiteface tercer lugar Marta Gonzalez, en caracter tercer 

premio Amelia Barbosa. 

En globos sencillos Marta Gonzalez segundo premio y 

Top Ten en globos multiples. 

Por Pedro Santos (Piruli) 

Bayamon, P. R. 

A los compaiieros payasos de Mexico y Puerto Rico 

felicidades por los premios ganados en las diferentes 

competencias, durante la convencion de COAi en la 

ciudad de St. Louis, Mo. Reciban uds. mis mas cordial 

felicitaciones, adelante compaiieros y mucho exito en el 

futuro. 

A mis compaiieros de la region Latina, siento mucho el 

no poder compartir con uds. En los momentos inolvidables 

de amistad, debido a las multiples reuniones de la junta de 

directores de COAi. Ni en el banquete pude compartir en 

las diferentes mesas, nunca es tarde si la dicha es buena, y 

aproveche unos minutos para felicitar a los compaiieros de 

Mexico y Puerto Rico ... La delegacion en la convencion fue 

la siguiente Mexico five payasos, Puerto Rico 25. 

Las compaiieras Marta Gonzalez (Bombita), Amelia 

Barbosa (Melin) para estas compaiieras fue una 

experiencia inolvidable siendo su primera convencion de 

De Mexico en su primera convencion en make-up 

Auguste, Filiberto Zaragoza (Pepe Wolly) en parada y 

globos sencillos y multiples. Jose Rodriguez (Cochi) 

segundo premio globos multiples. 

Nuevo Reclamento de competencias-- La junta 

de directores de COAi reunida en sus reuniones durante la 

convencion en St. Louis aprovo por unanimidad el nuevo 

reglamento de competencias el cual comenzo a regir en la 

convencion en St. Louis, tan pronto me sea posible le 

enviare copias a los alley. Y a los compaiieros 

independiente de Mexico y Puerto Rico. 

Renovacion de carnet de socio--Le informo a 

los compaiieros que deben de renovar su carnet de socio 

de COAi para que continuen recibiendo sus beneficio, si 

ud. no ha renovado su carnet no puede recibir el Calliope 

que trae mucha informacion. Si tienes alguna duda te 

puedes comunicar a mi tel. 0 direccion que aparece en la 

pag. De la junta de directores en el Calliope. Hasta la 

proxima y felicidades a los ganadores de las diferentes 

competencias. 

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LEVE.JO'c,",11 1 - :_ 

By Bob Davis 

Alley #219 

Albuquerque, N.M. 

Here are plans for an 

easily-made camera -- a 

good prop for walkarounds. 

The camera back is 

hinged . I put small pictures 

or drawings of animals 

inside. When I "take" 

someone's picture, the lens 

falls off (a lever on the side 

releases it). 

I say something like, 

"Even though you broke my 

camera, I think I got a 

picture of you, anyway ." 

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camera and give them one 

of the animal pictures . Never 

fails to get a laugh. 

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Alleys: are you ready for Charlie? 

By Leo "Dapper" Desilets 

NW Region VP and 

Chairman, "Charlie" Committee 

Before you know it, it will be International Clown Week 

(Aug. 1-7), and the COAi Board of Directors has found the 

CHARLIE Award. 

What's the Charlie Award? It's a trophy that in the past 

was given to the Alley which documented and celebrated 

Clown Week to the utmost. It was born in 1974, and was 

offered to the COAi Alley that did the best job observing 

(then) National Clown Week. The award was designed and 

donated by the Grand and Glorious Mid-Michigan Galaxy of 

Clowns, Alley #44. Introduced by Lyle Richard and 

approved by the COAi Board, it was a 22-inch high, 6-inch 

wide clown shoe carved of solid walnut by Roger 

Fosbender. 

The award was to be given to the alley making the best 

presentation of a scrapbook to the current National Clown 

Week Chairman. Scrapbooks would be judged at the 

convention site, and were to contain photos and other 

documentation as to proclamations , news coverage and all 

other activities carried out by the alley. Everybody loved 

the award, but it needed a name, which was provided by 

Karen Allred of Utah Clown Alley #26. She called it the 

Charlie Award: Clowns Have A Real Love In Everyone. 

Winners included Grand and Glorious Mid-Michigan 

Galaxy of Clowns Alley #44 in 1975; Kapitol Klowns Alley 

#6 of the Metropolitan D.C. area in 1977; the Milwaukee 

Metro Clown Club Alley #37 in 1977, 1978 and 1979; 

Texas Mid-Cities Clown Alley #85 in 1980 and 1981; 

Greater Hartford Clown Alley #107 in 1982, and Kapitol 

Klowns Alley #6 again in 1983. That was the last year the 

trophy was awarded. Now the competition has been 

renewed. 

The Charlie Award contest is open to all active alleys 

(call or write Alley Coordinator Dan Lake if you have 

questions on the status of your alley). Winning alley will 

receive the Charlie Award for one year; it must be returned 

at the following COAi Annual Convention , but the winning 

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+ Alley must be in the active category. 

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June 19-20: Fifth Annual Felix Adler Days, Clinton, 

Iowa. For information write Felix Adler Days Committee, 95 

Main Ave., Clinton, Iowa 52732 or Ph. (319) 242-5412. 

June 23-26: School Show School.Williamsburg, VA. 

Information, Steve Kissell, 1227 Manchester Ave., Norfolk, 

VA 23508-1122. Ph. (804) 423-3867 

. July 11-17: National Puppeteers Festival, San 

Francisco State University. Information: Nancy Frazier, Ph. 

(515) 292-6184. 

July 11 -1 7: Phoenix Performing Arts Ministries 

Conference, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, VA. Inf.: 

(800) 258-5323. 

July 12-18: Clown School, Samford University, 

Birmingham, AL. Information, Col. Jim "Dune Buggy" 

Russell, Box 393, Butler, GA, 31006-0393. Ph. or Fax 

(912) 862-3372 

July 16-18: Judging Clown Competitions Seminar, 

Sponsored by Int. Shrine Clown Assn., Midian Shrine 

Temple, 130 N. Topeka, KS 67202. Ph. (316) 265-9676. 

July 17: Flower City Clown Festival, Rochester, N.Y. 

Inf: (?16)_ 334-5753 . 

July 26-30: Art of Clowning , Summer Session, Univ. 

Hawaii at Manoa. Summer Session, Honolulu, Hawaii. Inf., 

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Aug. 12-15: 19th Northeast Clown Convention, 

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Saddle Brook, NJ 07662. 

AUG. 19-22: Brad Sizemore's Academy 

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NC 27622-2264 . Ph. (919) 881-0240. 

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• 

Hints 

from 

HAPPY 

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By Efrain "Happy de Klown" Guerrero 

3930 Capri 

Corpus Christi, Texas 

I want you to know that my seat still hurts from all the 

kicking I gave myself for not attending the COAi 

Convention in St. Louis. I was so used to attending the 

convention in late April and early May tor the last six years, 

that I had not noticed my booking agency had me on the 

road at the time of the convention. 

To me , not attending the convention each year and 

visiting with all my friends and making new friends is like 

going through the year without celebrating Christmas or 

my birthday, or like not noticing that Thanksgiving had 

come and gone, or like going through Mother's Day 

without calling her. Oh, well ... 

Have you ever been asked to perform card magic and 

you did not feel like getting into the card magic mode? Let 

me tell you, card tricks are NOT very entertaining to some 

people. Actually, they do not have the patience to sit 

through a card trick. On the other hand, many people love 

to be baffled by a good card trick. 

I have seen clowns and magicians perform card tricks 

tor children and the children had no idea what a club or a 

spade was. I have seen card illusions that were very long 

and boring and tiring by the time the performer got to the 

magical effect. I have seen clowns performing card magic 

and I could not see the cards from where I was sitting. 

I feel there are times to do card magic and there are 

times when card tricks are not appropriate. In the 20 years I 

have been studying and practicing magic (gee, I sound like 

a doctor!). Anyway, in all these years I have seen hundreds 

of card tricks, and I will give you the secret to performing 

one of my favorite card tricks. Please don't put the 

Calliope down or go on to another article in this issue: Trust 

me. (Gee, now I sound like a lawyer.) Keep on reading and 

you will find this card trick is great tor kids and adults as well. 

In card magic, the word "force" is used quite often. To 

force a card means to make a spectator pick the card you 

want them to pick. You have, let us say, a three of hearts 

written on a paper sealed in an envelope and you will want 

to force the spectator to pick the three of hearts. The three 

of hearts is now referred to as a forced card. 

This is, in my opinion , the bestest card force EVER. It 

is simple yet amazing. 

In order to understand the explanation of this routine , 

first we must be sure we know that the face of the card is 

the side with the numbers on it and the back of the card is 

the side with the solid color or card design on it. I will refer 

to my assistant or spectator as Cindy. (Why Cindy? I don't 

know.) 

Here is the routine: Bring out a deck of cards and give 

them to Cindy. I say, "Here, Cindy, take these cards, shuttle 

them but don't mix them. " This will always get a laugh and 

contuse Cindy as well. When Cindy returns the deck of 

cards to you, take it and tan the cards with the faces 

showing the audience that the cards are definitely 

different. There is another reason why I tan the cards. It I 

have to force a certain card I will locate ·it and bring it to the 

bottom of the tan, or I can sneak a peek at my bottom card 

and make that card the forced or predicted card. 

Even while tanning or shuffling the cards, you can still 

sneak a peek at the bottom card and remember that card. 

Let us assume you saw the ten of diamonds. Close the 

pack and turn it face down on your right hand. The ten of 

diamonds is now face down and the top card. Hold out 

your right hand and ask Cindy to cut the deck anywhere 

she likes, but that first you must cover the deck so that 

undercover you will not see the card picked at the cut of 

the deck. 

Take a black or opaque scarf to cover the deck of 

cards . As your left hand holding the scarf comes over the 

right hand to cover the cards , secretly flip the deck in your 

right hand. Now the deck is covered, and the audience 

thinks the pack is facing down -- but it is really facing up. 

The reason tor the dark scarf is so that Cindy won't see the 

face-up cards through the scarf. Over the top of the scarf, 

ask Cindy to cut the deck. I say, "Cindy, I know you cannot 

see the cards or my fingers , but please cut the cards and 

not my fingers. " 

As Cindy cuts the deck and gently lifts the cut portion 

up -- but not high enough to expose the bottom portion of 

the deck -- take her hand and cards and say, "So here is 

where you want to cut the deck , right?" As you do this, still 

under cover, flip the remaining cards back over face down 

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May/Jun e, 1993 

on your right hand , which means that the ten of diamonds 

is still on top. Move away the top cut cards still under cover 

and expose the bottom stack of cards. Ask Cindy to take 

the top card where she "cut " the deck and show it to the 

audience. Naturally , Cind y will be showing the audience 

the ten of diamonds, which she thinks is the card where 

she cut the deck . 

As she does this tell Cindy you will turn around so that 

you will not see the card. At this time , take the top portion 

of the cards , flip around under the scarf and be prepared 

to hand them to Cindy. Ask her if she is ready and then 

turn around and ask her to mix the chosen card into both 

cut portions of the deck. The reason I turn around is so 

that I have a reason for explaining that I must count the 

cards to make sure there are still 52 cards in the pack and 

that Cindy did not hide the card in her purse or pocket. 

Actually , I am not counting the cards ; I am merely relocating 

the ten of diamonds and placin g it on the bottom 

of the deck with the cards facing down. 

Once the card is at the bottom , you should be able to 

shuffle the deck and still keep the ten of diamonds at the 

bottom. Be sure that during this part of the trick you do not 

expose the bottom card or that any children sitting on the 

floor up close can see it. 

Now comes the amazing effect! Pick any corner of the 

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deck of cards, and hold your arm out to Cindy. With a good 

firm hold on the cards (thumb on top, forefinger and middle 

fingers supporting the deck and controlling the bottom 

card)., I say, "Now, Cindy, slap the cards off my hands, but 

hit the cards, not my hand." If it is a good solid slap, and if 

you grip the cards correctly, all of the cards will hit the floor 

except the bottom card , which is the ten of diamonds. If 

after the slap there are still cards left in your hand , ask 

Cindy to keep slapping the cards until only one is left -- the 

ten of diamonds. 

This force of cards can be combined with other card 

illusions. Sometimes I ask the kids to identify the card by 

writing a name on the chosen card. "Ahhh , you have 

named the ten of diamonds Betty! " As Cindy slaps the 

cards, say, "Betty, stay with me," and Presto , there is Betty! 

Next, I ask, "Who wants to be my next helper? Good, 

come up here and pick up the cards!" Naturally, use the kid 

on your next trick. 

Another way to produce the ten of diamonds is to 

secretly place the card to the top of the deck instead of the 

bottom, and place the pack on the table face down and 

explain that you will ask the ten of diamonds to come to the 

top of the pack. There will be times when the forced card 

will be on the top or on the bottom after the spectator 

shuffles the deck, which will make the trick much more 

miraculous. 

There are times for the comical magic effect: I may cry 

after the slap of cards on the floor, and as I cry I say;, "Boo 

hoo, I have dropped all the cards except for this one. And 

what do you know -- It is your card, am I right?" At this 

moment I begin to laugh and ask for applause. As I pick the 

cards up off the floor I say, "Looks like my business is 

picking up! All these cards are mixed up and so am I." 

I will say goodbye with this story. (By the way, use it in 

your show; it brings a thunderous amount of laughter.) I 

went to visit my doctor the other day because I had a sore 

throat from too much talking and laughing. I told my doctor, 

He said, "Yes, Happy, I will be right with you. Go in this room 

and take your clothes off." I said,"But doctor , why take my 

clothes off? It is only a sore throat." He said, "Happy, go in 

the room and I will be right with you. Take your clothes off." 

Boy! was I ever so embarrassed as I sat naked on that 

black table covered with butcher paper. I looked across the 

room and there was another man with no clothes on, 

holding a package. I said to him, "Can you believe this 

doctor? He tells me to take my clothes off and all I have is a 

sore throat. ": He said, "What are you comp laining about -- I 

work for UPS and just came here to deliver this package! " 

Hope to be in your area soon. Bye! 

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From. the 

President 

By Jack "Freckles" Anderson 

COAi President 

Bev Hanson.Dan Lake and the entire membership of 

the St. Louis COAi Chapter 128 are to be highly 

congratulated for putting on an outstanding Annual COAi 

Convention recently. Everyone who attended went home 

with smiles of satisfaction and joy on their faces. 

Believe me, if you have not been attending COAi 

conventions, you are missing an important part of 

developing your clown personality. It's a way to gain clown 

knowledge -- not only through the educational seminars 

and the competitions, but through the person-to-person 

sharing of our art. 

The conventions also give us a chance to re-define 

ourselves and our organization. At the '92 convention in 

Jacksonville, one of the attending clowns mentioned that 

the only flag showing was an American flag. So the COAi 

Board got together, and at the St. Louis convention we 

had a beautiful flag stand, bearing the standards of the 

nations who have citizens who are members of COAi: 

Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Greece, 

Mexico, Norway, the Phillipines, Romania, South Africa 

and the United States. 

The flag stand is one way of showing COAi's 

international kinship. An even more dramatic proof of that 

kinship came during the awards banquet on the last night 

of the St. Louis convention. As the winners came forward 

to receive their awards, the hall was filled with cheers and 

applause. It didn't matter what nationality they were -- they 

were winners, and their fellow joeys let them know it. (It's a 

shame there aren't more clowns among the politicians in 

Washington; perhaps then they'd operate more with their 

heart and common sense instead of with the pocketbook.) 

Anyhow, next year's Annual COAi Convemion will be 

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annual convention on the West Coast, and we are looking 

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Alley 

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By Dan "Da no" Lake 

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Well, as you have read, St. Louis had a good 

convention. We of Alley #128 worked very hard on it and I 

think it showed. 

rosters from alleys that have reported and another 18 alleys 

that haven't reported at all. 

I promised to print the alleys that are on the inactive list. 

but with the convention and all I haven't had the chance to 

write back to the alleys in question to give them a chance to 

get it in. 

One of the important issues that the COAi Board 

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the alleys that don't comply with the COAi Bylaw requiring 

100 percent COAi membership within each alley. I will 

contact the affected alleys by the end of June and make a 

determination if they will be put on the suspension list. The 

suspension list will work the same way as the inactive list: 

After being on a list for a year, an alley will be removed from 

the COAi roster. 

A lot of alley members from all over the country 

Now, when you get right down to it, the real question 

showed up and had a lot of questions about alleys and is: Why do these non-members not want to be a part of the 

memberships. We had 28 alleys with 100 percent COAi greatest clown organization in the world? 

membership. I would print them, but I'm still waiting for 30 Active Alleys missing from last issue's list: 

Kanawha Klowns Alley 24 Grease Paint Alley Inc. Alley 113 Spotlight Clown Alley 193 

708 Georges Dr. P.O. Box 16316 42 Edgew ood Ave. 

Charleston, WV 25306 Rochester, NY 14616 Stamford, CT 06907 

Merri-Makers Alley 51 

49 Dodd St. 

Bloomfield, NJ 07003 

Erie Jolly Jesters Alley 65 

1805 Kuntz Rd. 

Erie, PA 16509 

The Sawdust Clowns Alley 66 

77 Maple St. 

Milford, CT 06460 

Caloosa Clown Alley 97 

7538 Morgan Rd .. S.E. 

Ft. Myers, FL 33912 

Cowtown Clowns Alley 135 

P.O. Box 1343 

Fort Worth, TX 76101-1343 

Jolly Raleigh Klown Alley 179 

P.O. Box 98291 

Raleigh, NC 27624-8291 

Classic Clowns Club Alley 181 

419 Robb Ave. 

Johnstown , PA 15901 

Sioux City Sillies Alley 185 

P.O. Box 3761 

Sioux City, IA 51102 

Payasos lnternacionales de Puerto Rico 

Alley 204 

Calle Robledo #1 O Ave. Buen Samaritano 

Juan Domingo, Bayamon, PR 00959 

Wise County Clowns Alley 208 

P.O. Box 867 

Decatur, TX 76234 

Circus Dreams Clown alley 216 

1 lnchcliffe Dr. 

Gales Ferry, CT 06335 

ADDRESS CHANGES SINCE THE 

LAST ISSUE: 

Funny Bone Alley 103 

P.O. Box 11255 

Merrillville, IN 46411 

Granite State Clowns Alley 19-0 

Rochester Clown Alley 228 

75B River Rd. (Rt.3A) 

21 Miracle Dr. 

Hudson, NH 03051 E. Rochester, NY 14445 

Typos from the last issue: 

FLOWER CITY CLOWN FESTIVAL 

Rochester, New York 

JULY 17, 1993 

featuring 

CLOWNS BY THE BUNCH 

PEACHY KEENE PROPS 

JUST CLOWNING AROUND 

for information write or call; 

Just Clowning Around, P.O. Box 567, Henrietta, N. Y. 14467 

❖-- ❖ 

(716) 334--5753 

"f:, 

Delaware Alley is Alley 8, not Alley 9. 

Clowns of the Midland is Alley 224, not 220. 

Korn Patch Klowns Alley is in West Des 

Moines, IA zip 50265 , not 50625. 

Now, if you don't have an alley in your area and you 

want to start an alley up, you need at least five clowns, all of 

whom have to be COAi members, and a one-time startup 

fee of $50. Write me for more information and I'll send you 

an alley startup kit. 

Remember: Du~s are due 

50 The New Calliope


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Tying the Clown Knot: Norma 

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Clown alley members were in face, too. 

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Joey, where are you? 

COAi Business Manager David Barnett 

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members. Anyone knowing street addresses 

of the following joeys is asked 

to forward the necessary information to 

Barnett at Box 570, Lake Jackson, TX 

77566-0570: 

Carol Covert, Albuquerque, NM 

Donna Agnew, Garner, NC 

Janet Bailey, Bridgeton , MO 

Tom Sherwood , Elkhart , IN 

James Agee, Durham, NC. 

Leslie Thompson, Washington , DC 

Cliff Rafferty, Rapid City, SD 

Jorge Barreto, San Juan, PR 

Christina Alexander, Columbus , OH 

Lori Brown , Houston, TX 

Robert Fordyce, Albuquerque , NM . 

John Jackman, Fillmore, IN. 

David Sweeney, Memphis, TN 

Deborah Hale, Long Beach, CA. 

Daniel Barrett, Weymouth, MA 

David Gomendi , Houston, TX 

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The New Calliope 51


By Steven Bender 

Alias Mr. Pickle of lckle Pickle Products 

My first article ended by having a ini ote ag an a 

Silk Blow Tube on the table. The silks were going to be 

personified into three of the birthday guests. I left YOU with 

the question: How might you begin this story? Perhaps 

you thought about it, perhaps not. If not, you'll soon have 

my beginning. If so, compare your ideas with mine and see 

what new creative thoughts come to mind. 

A Beginning: Let's assume the Birthday Boy is 

named Tommy, and two of his invited guests are Mary and 

Bobby. I hold up the three silks, which are red, yellow and 

blue. "This is Tommy Yellowstone," I announce as I show 

the yellow silk."And this is Mary Redheart and Bobby 

Bluer." (Need I say, I've just shown the red and blue silks.) ) 

I use last names that combine the color of the silk with 

an add-on. It makes it easy for the kids to identify and it 

makes it easy for me to remember my made-up names. 

"Tommy, Mary and Bobby were all good friends. In fact, 

they went to the very same school and were all in the 

second grade. " (Depending on the age, you can usually 

guess the grade fairly accurately. If you're not sure, ask 

first.) "Do you know who they have for a teacher?" 

Somebody is sure to name their current teacher, which 

means they 've accepted your personification of the silks. 

HELP GIUSEPPE! 

Giuseppe the clown is riding 150 

miles for MS on a 2-day bike tour on 

July 17th-18th and he needs your 

help. This clown wants to be the 

#I fund raiser out of 1000 riders 

(he's now #3). Your sponsorship 

will help him get there. Could you 

sponsor IQ¢ a mile for $15? $1 a mile 

for $150? Whatever you can 

give will edge Giuseppe closer 

to the top. All tax deductible 

proceeds from the MS150 will 

provide funding for research, 

education, and service programs 

for persons with MS. 

Make checks payable to: 

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 

c/o Giuseppe the Clown ,..u, "" . 

jtm; 

2249 Harrison Avenu e 

Cincinnati, OH 45211 ~ c 

< C 

~ " 

Contributions Received now thru August 1st. ·scu•o•••., 

"Well, Mrs. Maple (or whatever her name happens to 

be) had told the kids that in two weeks there was going to 

be a talent show. Some of the kids were very excited. 

Some weren't excited at all. Tommy said to Bobby, 'Maybe 

we could do something together for the talent show.' To 

which Bobby replied, 'Like what?' 'I don't know,' said 

Tommy. 'We don't sing,' said Bobby. 'And we don't dance,' 

said Tommy. 'I know,' said Bobby. 'We could blow our noses 

at the same time.' 'I don't think so,' said Tommy. 'I was just 

kidding,' said Bobby. 

The above suggested dialogue can be modified in 

many ways. The premise is that Bobby and Tommy are 

involved in something. In this instance, I've created a 

fictional talent show. Depending on what story you wish to 

tell, you can involve them in a field trip, a history 

assignment, a book report or whatever. The important thing 

is that they have an assignment and initially they have no 

idea as to what they are going to do about the assignment. 

The kids in the audience can identify with this on two 

counts; one, they've all had assignments, and two, often 

they've been puzzled as to how to handle the assignment. 

But, in this instance you've created the make-believe 

situation so that you can capture your audience's attention. 

Another step forward: "I know some magic," said 

Tommy. "Maybe we could put on a Magic Show." 

"Maybe we could get Mary to be our helper," said 

Bobby, who kinda liked Mary. (Sure to get a stir out of the 

youngsters.) 

"I don't know any tricks that use helpers." 

"I didn't really mean helper. I meant I think Mary should 

be our assistant. We could get her to wear some kind of 

cute little outfit." 

"You just want Mary in our show because you like her," 

said Tommy with a giggle. 

"I didn't say that, " said Bobby. 

"You didn't have to." 

"Show me a couple of tricks and maybe I'll get an idea." 

This allows me to now do whatever I wish. If I goof 

something up, I've got a built in out. "I just got that trick and 

I don't do it very well yet." But I'm only going to do two 

effects here because I don't want to get too far away from 

the story. 

So far, I've set the scene. I've created the dilemma . 

Now I've got to come up with a solution, but not without 

problems along the way. Yes, the Silk Blow and mini Tote 

are still on the table and something soon will happen with 

them -- but you'll have to wait until the next issue. 

CORRECTION -- 

The address of Arkee Malarkee Alley #224 was listed 

incorrectly in the March/April, 1993 issue of The New 

Calliope. The correct address: 2223 S. 16th St., Rogers; , 

AR 72756. We regret the error. 

52 The New Calliope


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