THE FUNNIES

March 2, 2001

Volume 10, Number 10

THIS MONTH

On March 12th , we are having a lecture on ventriloquism and puppet manipulation presented by Sharon Munyon, a.k.a. Melody the clown. Sharon has been a clown for about 13 years and a ventriloquist for about 20 years. Her lecture will include , the secrets of ventriloquism, the ventriloquists alphabet, the basics of learning ventriloquism, puppet manipulation, character voices, lip control and she will share resources and do a vent performance for us. This promises to be a fantastic lecture so bring your puppets and be ready to learn. This lecture will be free to Funny Business members and only $5.00 for all non- members. Membership dues are $12.00 for the year, which runs June 1st through May 31st , and are prorated with a minimal membership due being $6.00.

LAST MONTH

In February we had an excellent lecture by Bill Sy,
The Magic Guy. Bill showed us many effects he uses in his children's parties and reviewed with us the things he does to organize his performances and a guideline that we can follow to improve our shows. We even saw his magic assistant, Butterscotch the Rabbit, appear magically and perform a card find effect. What a blessing to be there and learn from his lecture. Thanks Bill and Butterscotch for a wonderful evening. We also learned how to get an affordable 1-(800) line to help promote ourselves, and you can call National Comtell @ 1-(800) 987-8911 for more info.

NEXT MONTH

In April we are going to have a class presented by Flash, the Balloon Artist. Flash is one of the premier balloon artists on the West Coast and you're sure to learn a few new twists to put in your balloon repertoire. Get ready for a fun packed exciting evening of balloon antics.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mark your calendars for the A.C.E. Convention, May 11th & 12th. It will be at the California Baptist University in Riverside again this year. If you've never been to this convention before you should try to make it and if you have you know what a special convention it is. There's also a marvelous dealer room set up to link you up with all kinds of your needs. You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn and fellowship with other entertainers. I'll bring a registration form to the meeting for those interested or you can visit the A.C.E. website: www.leafintime.com or contact Mick Palmer @ (615) 859-4532.

PRESIDENT'S NOTES

Dena from Under the Big Top will not be able to bring her clown shop to the next couple of meetings. . We have arranged to have Sherry Knapp bring her clown costumes and accessories to the next couple of meetings so be prepared to buy as she will have a wealth of goodies for you to shop. Happy, Lynn Bell, has moved away but you can E-mail her @ lynbell1@ hotmail.com and we ask that everyone hold her up in their prayers that she may recover from her illness and once again be able to be with us. 

Send all membership dues to: 

Barbara Baldwin  
P.O. Box 52 , 
Anaheim, Ca.92815. 

Make checks payable to Funny Business . Membership dues are $12.00 per year individual and $20.00 per family (pro-rated from May 1). This supports the club and pays for “The Funnies” and gives you voting rights and free admission to lectures. Become a member today!

FUNNY BUSINESS BOARD

President -   Sherry Newberg (714) 979-4898
V.P./ Editor - Rich Willis (714) 979-4898
Treasurer -  Barbara Baldwin (714) 776-8829
Secretary -  Paulette Rosen (714) 539-4472