THE FUNNIES

From the Pickle Jar

I was just notified about the July 4th parade in Anaheim Hills. They need to know asap if anyone is interested in participating from our group again this year. I think we had four or five that went last year. For our effort the club is paid $100. Please check your calendars and let me know at the meeting.

Minutes from the April Meeting

Last Meeting Topics covered:
Card being sent to Debbie Sixkiller from club. (member of HMO who has just lost her husband)
Ruffles had both hips replaced.
Scholarship Committee formed: Coachie (David) and Kitty Klown (Susan)
ACE - May 9 & 10
Report from COAI Convention from Candy
World Clown has the only available insurance at the present time.
Roster was passed around for people to add their birth dates to their info.
Cuddles (John) will be in charge of recognizing birthdays at each meeting.
Reminder: Elections being held next month.
Reminder: Swap Meet next month. Details in the newsletter
The rest of the evening we were up to our ears in latex. Thanks to all who
Shared from all of us who learned something new!
ELECTIONS: This year flew by so quickly. Who can believe it is time for elections already? Please give some thought to letting your name be added to the slate of nominees for the offices of President, VP, Secretary or Treasurer.

COAI NEWS by Candy

There are many perks to being a member of COAI, the magazine alone is well worth the cost of membership, with 6 clown information packed issues a year, along with programs that include Clown week. Individual COAI clowns are eligible to compete by sending in their work for Clown week for the Charlie Award, that is given out every year at convention. Also every COAI member can attend and compete in the yearly convention. A member can apply for a scholarship to attend a clown related educational convention or workshop. Members of COAI can be nominated by fellow clowns for Clown of the Year, with the award given out at the yearly convention, and with the right requirements, a member can also be given the award for Excellence in Clowning.
As a 100 percent COAI alley, each alley is given two educational videos, A teacher's and student's booklet on basic clowning and now "The Cookbook" on how to put on a convention, along with a monthly issue of the Calliope Magazine for the club library. Alley Newsletters that show the COAI logo and write about COAI in each newsletter, can submit their newsletter for the "Best of the Press" award. A 100 percent alley has the eligibility to use a COAI "Artist in Residence". An Artist in Residence is a clown who is a professional and top-notch clown chosen by COAI and is available to come and do a class for a requesting alley for a fee. The alley would be responsible for half the cost of the AIR and COAI would pay the other half. Also COAI Alleys have the ability to apply for educational grants. The Charlie Award is also given out to the winning 100 percent alley where the activities are kept track of in an album that goes on during that week and then submits the book for competition where the award is given out at convention. AND last but not least, a bid for future conventions are considered by the board from 100 percent alleys. Clowns of America International has lots to offer the COAI member and alley as well.

FYI

If anyone is interested in getting clown work in Orange County with a new entertainment company, contact Dale at haswelproduction@ aol.com or call him at (626)339-8772(evening) or (562)712-9405(day)

SWAP MEET:

May is a great month to begin spring cleaning so clean out those treasures you are not using because they may be JUST what someone else has been looking for! Call Becky by 10 AM on Monday the 12th at 714-484-9705 to reserve your table (s). The cost is a mere $5. (per table) Swap Meet Night is always fun so spread the word and bring some shoppers with you too! The doors will open at 6:30 for set up. The meeting including elections will begin at 7:00 with shopping immediately after. Reminder: We MUST be out of the building by 9:00 PM!
Circus Vargas will be in Anaheim Tuesday, May 6th through Sunday May 11th
At the Anaheim Indoor Market Place on Anaheim Blvd. And Cerritos
so mark your calendars and attend. Those who come in clown will be allowed to enter for free. Check out their website at:
www.circusvargas.com

The SNACK list for the year:

THE FUNNIES SECTION:

If evolution really works, how come Mothers only have two hands?

Personally, I think today's kids ought to do something really special for their Mothers on Mother's Day -- like move out!

Hey guys -- looking for a great gift for your Mother-in-Law on Mother's Day? Why not send her back her daughter???

A single Mom was asked by a friend what her son was taking in college. With a sigh she replied, "Everything I have."

Fathers -- take heart, your day is coming, and you can be sure of getting at least one thing -- the bills from Mother's Day.

A daughter broke-up with her boyfriend. She asked her Mother's advice about returning the gifts he'd given her. Without a pause, her Mother replied, "Send back the stuffed animals and letters, but keep the jewelry for sentimental reasons."

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