RED CROSS CLOWN CRISPY
NOTES
October 1, 2009
President Phil Smith called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
The following members were present: Dick Philo, Dorothy Philo, Marilyn Rutter, Chuck Rutter, Bonnie Howland, Dee Conine, Rick Conine, Marti Darrow, Phil Smith, Kathy Philo, Janet Dix, Jean Kyser, Kelly Sadowsky, Duane Walters, Gale Angus, Corbin Angus, Preston Eakins, Pat Wilson, Rick Stallings, Susan Fruin, Sarah Stallings, Naomi Love, Ruth Rugg, and Sandi Christie.
Motion was made to accept the September Minutes with correction – September 8 should have been September 28 for the beginning of Clown Class – Motion carried.
THANK YOU'S/COMMUNICATIONS/DONATIONS:
$10.00 – Balloon Sales
$50.00 – Lions Club Hearing Impaired Picnic
$100.00 – Hastings Summerfest Parade
OLD BUSINESS:
Stamps and stamp pads will cost $11.00 a set and are in. They will be at the Red Cross Building if you need them.
Heritage Assisted Living would like to have us drop in whenever we can. Please call Pat Black before going at (269) 969-4000.
Clown Class will be on Mondays, 9/28 – 11/16. Please contact Phil Smith at (269) 781-5102 if interested in assisting.
Fire Historical Arts after school youth circus program – Contact Phil Smith at (269) 781-5102 if you seek more information.
Hours requested by Preston Eakins for performing two shows at the Calhoun County Fair – Motion made by Naomi Love, 2nd by Ruth Rugg to accept hours. Motion Carried.
Hours requested by Ruth Rugg for CROP Walk – Ed Miller made the motion, Duane Walters 2nd the motion to accept hours. Motion Carried.
Remember clown convention is October 7-11 in Lansing. Cost is $30.00 a day. Hotel is Country Side Motel on South Cedar. There will be a banquet on Saturday, 10/10/09 with awards given out. Registration starts at 8:00 am and classes start at 9:00 am. For more information: www.midwestclowns.net.
Clown of the Year Committee consists of: Rick Conine, Dee Conine, Ed Miller, Dorothy Philo and Mike Hensley. We will meet in November to nominate our Baby Clown of the Year and our Clown of the Year. You will have paperwork in the October meeting if not before.
Clown Pictures – Sandi Christie is working on this. She has found an individual that will take our professional clown pictures for free. If you are interested please contact Sandi at schristie333@yahoo.com.
NEW BUSINESS:
Amendment to the By-Laws:
As is: Article II, Section 1: Must be introduced to the Clown Troupe at a regular meeting. Applicant must have completed Introductory Clown Class taught by the Red Cross at a fee of $25.00.
Chang to: Article II, Section 1: Must be introduced to the Clown Troupe at a regular meeting. Applicant must have completed Introductory Clown Class taught by the Red Cross at a fee of $35.00.
The dollar amount is changing for the class. We will vote on this in the November meeting. Submitted by Ed Miller and Duane Walters.
Marshall’s Annual Scarecrow Parade will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009, Line-Up at the fountain at 12:00 with a Kick-Off at 1:00 pm. (we did not vote this in, if you attend we can back vote in the event next month. Go and have a great time.
The Bellevue Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The line-up will be at 4:00 pm with a kick-off at 5:00 pm. Line-up at the water tower? Marti Darrow made the motion to accept this event, 2nd by Sandi Christie. Motion Carried.
On Saturday, October 3, 2009 there will be a Diabetes Event held at Binder Park in the Pavilion. The event will be from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Motion was made by Sandi Christie and 2nd by Duane Walters to accept this event. Motion Carried. They will take anything we can provide.
On Friday, November 6, 2009 from 5-7 pm will be the Annual Pancake Supper at the Franke Center in Marshall. They will take anything we can provide. Motion was made by Ed Miller and 2nd by Preston Eakins to accept this event. Motion Carried.
We have a new publicity person – welcome Corbin Angus to the fold as our new publicity person. Naomi was training him after the meeting on Thursday. Corbin, you will do great and thank you for taking this tasking.
“Clash” the clown will be a the clown class on Monday, November 2, 2009 from 6:30 to ? to teach face painting “Clash” is a great teacher of face painting. The class is open to all who wish to attend. She will also be at the convention this weekend.
North Penn is holding a Fun Fair for the Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade on Thursday, 10/22/09 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. They would like balloons and face painting. Ruth Rugg made the motion to accept this event, Rick Conine 2nd the motion. Motion Carried. There are only two signed up for this event, if you can, please help out.
The Battle Creek Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2009. Line-Up (float competition) will be at 4:00 pm with a Kick-Off at 5:00 pm. This years theme is “Twelve Days of Christmas.” The float committee will be formed soon. If you are interested, contact Phil Smith at (269) 781-5102. Motion was made by Marti Darrow and 2nd by Dorothy Philo to participate in the parade. Motion Carried.
We will vote on Officers next month, the nominations are:
President: Phil Smith, Mike Hensley, Duane Walters
Vice President: Ed Miller, Mike Hensley, Duane Walters, Preston Eakins
Secretary: Kelly Miller, Kathy Philo
If you are interested in running for a position or wish to nominate a person, please let Phil Smith know at (269) 781-5102. You must have graduated from clown class year to be eligible to run for a position, per our constitution.
FYI’s – Future events-something to look forward to.
Marshall Christmas Parade – November 30, 2009 – 7:00 Kick Off “Light up your Christmas”
Charlotte Christmas Parade – November 23, 2009 – 6:00 Kick Off “Lighted”
SAFE Place Christmas Party – Friday, December 11, 2009 – 5:00 pm(?) Time and place TBD.
Union City Christmas Parade – More to come.
Tekonsha Christmas Parade – More to come.
Coldwater Christmas Parade – More to come.
UPCOMING EVENTS: (you don't have to be signed up to join in, come and have some fun with us)
Saturday, 10/17/09 6-7 pm Leukemia/Lymphoma “Light the Night” – Bronson Park in
Mondays, 9/28 – 11/16. Clown Class. Please contact Phil if interested at (269) 781-5102.
Thursday 10/8/09 from 9 am to 1 pm, VA Patients Carnival in Building 6 at the Auditorium.
Heritage Assisted Living Center would like clowns to come. If you are planning on going please contact Pat Beck at 269 969-4000.
Friday from June until about September from 5-7 pm, Drifters Car Club. If it rains, don’t go.
Saturday, 9/12/09 -10 am to 4 pm. Lions Club Hearing Impaired Picnic
Saturday, 9/19/09 - 2-4 pm Young at Heart event at First Wesleyan Church on the corner of Helmer and Gethings.
Saturday, 9/19/09, 43rd Annual Festival of the Forks Parade, L/U at 8:45 and K/O of 10:00, Location is Huron Street, eastside at the Washington Gardner Middle School.
Saturday, October 17, 2009, Marshall’s Annual Scarecrow Parade, Line-Up at the fountain at 12:00 with a Kick-Off at 1:00 pm
Saturday, December 5, 2009, Bellevue Christmas Parade, line-up 4:00 pm /kick-off at 5:00 pm, Line-up at the water tower?
Saturday, October 3, 2009, Diabetes Event at Binder Park in the Pavilion from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Friday, November 6, 2009 from 5-7 pm, Annual Pancake Supper at the Franke Center in Marshall.
Monday, November 2, 2009 from 6:30 to ?, “Clash” the clown will be at the clown class on to teach face painting. The class is open to all who wish to attend.
Thursday, 10/22/09 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, North Penn Fun Fair for Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
Saturday, November 22, 2009, Battle Creek Holiday Parade, Line-Up (float competition) at 4:00 pm/Kick-Off at 5:00 pm.
Meetings for 2009: November 5, and December 3. All meetings will be held on Thursday at 7:00 pm at the new location of 14600 Beadle Lake Road (Harper Run Road) unless otherwise stated. (December meeting will start at 6:00 pm)
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy Philo
Red Cross Clown Troupe Secretary
NOTES:
Midwest Clown Convention will be held in Lansing October 7 – 10. Hotel will be the Holiday Inn. If you are interested in going information is at the Midwest Clown Convention website, or contact Ron Pinch at (269) 420-3044.
Ed Miller will be taking care of the balloon orders and inventory. If there are balloons you would like to have in the inventory, please talk to Ed.
Kathy Philo is in the process of taking pictures for clown badges. Some have already been taken. (IF you have taken pictures of the clowns, face shots; please get with Kathy. - Thanks)
Need a banner for a parade, call Phil Smith at 781-5102 at least two days before the Event.
We may put DONATION jars out at events if we wish. However we are to leave the jar sealed and take it to the Red Cross for counting.
Drifters Web Site - www.bcdrifters.com pictures of the clowns
Need a vest? Contact Phil Smith at (269) 781-5102.
Patches are in – Contact Phil Smith at (269) 781-5102. Sizes are Large $15.00 and Small $10.00.
Check out this Web Site - www.clown-forum.com Ed Miller suggested that we post skits on this site for others to see.
Tattoos web site - www.tattoosales.com or 1-800-747-8016 - you can order a book. You can order one of each tattoo or in lots, you decide. Tattoos are also available at Fun Services in Bellevue - on the main street going toward Charlotte.
Check out the following Website for supplies - www.larocks.com or phone 1-800-473-3425
Check out the Celtic/Gaelic Forum at www.gaeltacht.myfastforum.org.
Events - who is attending?
Saturday, 10/17/09 6-7 pm Leukemia/Lymphoma “Light the Night” – Bronson Park in Kalamazoo
Linda Prell, Bob Prell
Thursday 10/8/09 from 9 am to 1 pm, VA Patients Carnival in Building 6 at the Auditorium.
Preston Eakins
Friday – from June to September – Drifters Car Club at Popeye’s
Toby Conine, Rick Conine, Gale Angus, Corbin Angus
Saturday, 12/5/09 – L/U 4:00 pm/K/O 5:00 pm, Bellevue Christmas Parade – Line up at water tower or downtown.
Marti Darrow, Chuck Rutter, Marilyn Rutter, Duane Walters, Gale Angus, Sandi Christie, Mike Hensley
Saturday, 10/3/09 – 9:30 – 11:30 am – Diabetes Association at Binder Park Pavilion
Jean Kyser (?), Kelly Sadowsky (?), Sandi Christie
Friday, 11/6/09 – 5-7 pm – Annual Pancake Supper – Franke Center in Marshall
Kelly Sadowsky (?), “Preston Eakins, Pat Wilson, Sandi Christie
Saturday, 11/21/09 – Battle Creek Holiday Parade L/U 4:00 pm/K/O 5:00 pm
Sign up sheet at next meeting.
Thursday, 10/22/09 – 5:30 to 7:30 pm North Penn Fun Fair
Ruth Rugg, Rick Conine
DIRECTIONS to EVENTS:
Bedford Lions Club Directions:
1. Start out going NORTHWEST on BEADLE LAKE RD/ MI-294 toward TOWER RD.
2. Turn LEFT onto E COLUMBIA AVE/ MI-96.
3. Take the I-194 N/ M-66 N ramp.
4. Merge onto MI-66 N.
5. Turn LEFT onto VAN BUREN ST W.
6. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto W MICHIGAN AVE/ MI-89.
7. Turn RIGHT onto N BEDFORD RD/ MI-37/ 3 1/ 2 MILE RD.
8. End at 22116 Bedford Rd N Battle Creek, MI 49017 (Lions Club is on the Right)
DIRECTIONS TO CHARLOTTE
1. Start out going SOUTHEAST on BEADLE LAKE RD/MI-294 toward E DR N.
2. Merge onto I-94 E via the ramp on the LEFT.
3. Merge onto I-69 N via EXIT 108 toward LANSING
4. Go to Exit 66 on I-69 or Cochran Road.
DIRECTIONS TO VA HOSPITAL (building 6)
1. Head southeast on Beadle Lake Rd toward Tower Rd
2. Turn right to merge onto I-94 W
3. Take exit 92 toward Climax/Augusta/MI-37
4. Turn right at Columbia Ave W/I-94 Bus (signs for Augusta) Continue to follow I-94 Bus
5. Turn left at Hill Brady Rd
6. Slight left at Reese Rd
7. Take the 1st right onto Armstrong Rd
