THE FUNNIES

The Official Monthly Publication of the Funny Business clowns.
February 4th, 2002
Volume 11, Number 9

 

 

THE PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE CLUB ADDRESS by Dena

Greetings and salutations and all that good stuff, I hope everyone is having a great 2002 so far. We sure got it off to a rousing start last month with Don Caldwell and his balloons. Being a balloon-a-phobic that I am, even I enjoyed the evening!! For those of you who would like to contact him for the possibility of witnessing a real live performance or who wanted to purchase his videos and didn't get the chance, here is his phone # (562) 201-8158.
We welcomed 6 new members: Nancy "Kalico" Bull, Lucy "Sunshine" Fitch, Louise "Weezee" Charles, Joyce "Rainbow Joy" Stone, Richard "Freddy Fooey" London, Elaine "Ellie Bells" Reagan and we welcomed back Valerie "Miss Giggles" Slater. We also had 11 guests in attendance coming as far away as Redlands and Burbank.
Now on to the February meeting, you won't want to miss this one either. We have Magician Ken Sands coming to present, what else - MAGIC! Ken is the owner of a 2 year old magic shop, "Magic Galore and More", located in the Westminster Lanes Bowling Alley at 6471 Westminster Ave. in Westminster. His phone # is (714) 891-6488. Ken has been a professional magician for 18 years and he has a lot of great things to share with us. In Ken's own words, here's a brief description of what he'll be doing for us, "I will be sharing on developing a routine in the context of your performing voice. I will be discussing motivating your magic and eliminating digressions. How to develop your magic into relational magic, and I will be sharing a little bit on the psychology of deception. Including on and off beats, timing and controlling your environment. There will also be a time to let the group members create ideas and actual routines."
Now don't let some of Ken's big words intimidate you. He knows his stuff and I am so looking forward to having all of us learn from him. Please bring a guest. There will again be a $5 charge for non-members, but just like Don (Last Month), it will be well worth the price of admission. Ken will also have some magic and gags from his shop for sale - so bring your mad money.
Don't forget the upcoming schedule:
March - Linda Hulet and Birthday Parties
April - Barbi from Texas, Costuming
May - Annual Swap Meet and Elections
PS: Here's a challenge for you. For every member who brings a guest or guests to the February meeting, I will have a special surprise!

Reminder

The Great Clown Adventure is coming up soon at Circus Circus in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 17th through 21st. You can still pay at the door if you decide to want to go on the spare of the moment.
Contacts for this event are: Pricilla (800) 973-6277 or Email her: Pricilla@ mooseburger.com This promises to be a fabulous learning and playing experience!

Treasurers Report

Thanks to terrific lecture by Don Caldwell our club took in seven new members and total receipts for the night were $137.50! Thanks to everyone who promoted the meeting to friends and fellow entertainers.


FUNNY BUSINESS BOARD

President - Dena Piraino (714) 579-1144
V.P. - Nan Miller (909) 625-7571
Treasurer/Secretary - Becky Goodyear (714) 484-9705
Editor - Rich Willis (714) 979-4898
Web Master-Paulette Rosen (714)539-4472


Next Meeting: 7:00 PM, February 11th, 2001
LOCATION: Son Light Fellowship Hall  
165 N. Glassell in the city of Orange  
(On the north east side of the Orange Circle behind the building look for the double doors)  
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