Happi Tymes Clowns DFW - PRESIDENT'S PAGE

Happi Tymes Clowns DFW - Happi Tymes Clown Alley, Inc. Arlington, TX

PRESIDENT'S PAGE

MARTHA "Miss Cookie" WARREN

Happi Tymes Meets at Cokers BarBQ, 2612 West Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, Pantego,(mapquest says in Dalworthing Gardens). Corner of Bowen Rd and Pioneer Pkwy.

First Monday of every month except: July, Sept. & Dec.

-- NOTICE --

2012 MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Music, Music, Music!

Mr. Rock & Roll brings back

the 50's & 60's with a high energy

show. But, he also lectures on the impact music makes with audiences. He will bring ideas for your shows -- AND maybe a song or two!

Thanks to one and all for January...see you at

the February meeting!

MISS COOKIE - Prez.

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Arlington's 4th of July Parade

photos on the "About Us Page"

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Click Minutes 2011 For Minutes of 2010-2011meetings

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WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE PAST FOUR MEETINGS ---

OCTOBER:Charles Brust did a super fun job of explaining balloon science (question: can you smell what is in a balloon?); vacuuming packing two clowns which was hilarious, and teaching us some tricks and games with balloons.

NOVEMBER: Entertaining without props. Nic Rainonie, Zerp The Clown, had

everyone mugging, laughing, improvising, having a wonderful, educational time.

DECEMBER: What a program! Eddleman, Ring A Ding and Alley Opps awards; prizes, and terrific show with Tako and friend.

JANUARY 2012: David Briggs and Tammie Rachel taught construction of Booms (balloon juggle balls), we introduced a revised constitution, presented a New Member Packet -- and had fun!

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Clown Etiquette by Brenda Marshall:

Be courteous to your fellow members and keep the chatter down at Alley meetings. During the Business meeting, talking amongst ourselves at the tables results in confusion and repetition of information which can prolong the meeting and shorten the time we have for workshop fun!!!

During the workshops, everyone is encouraged to participate, while being especially attentive to the Speaker. Let's remember:

Keep the learning quotient up & chit chat down!

UPCOMING EVENTS & THINGS TO CHECKOUT:

By listing business ideas and some announcements here, we can tighten up our meetings.

DONE!! In 2011 WE DO Dark In The Park October 7-9th 2011...AS VOLUNTEERS WITH COUPONS LIKE FOOD VENDORS.

DONE! Make Mission Arlington a targeted project year 'round ... Like JPS for Cowtown.

ON-GOING: Contacting various Arlington businesses (OTHER THAN DARK IN THE PARK), nursing homes, churches and groups for fund raising projects throughout the year for HT and our members!.

DONE!: Awards to be earned by Alley members - 3 categories. 1) Something silly or funny that happened to you (Alley Oops Award) 2) Recruiting new members award Ring-A-Ding. 3) Special achievement for service to alley: Eddleman Award in honor of HT founding member Dr. Eddleman.

ON-GOING: Moving Christmas party into January to avoid conflicting events. No decision as of the end of 2011.

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THANKS FOR HELPING:

*October 2011; Dark In The Park balloons! Carrie Wright, Patricia Frias, Mary Turner, Joe Thompson, Earl Warren, Margaret Clauder, Jeanette Sanders.

*March 2011: Mission Arlington Super Easter Egg Hunt! >Mary Turner, Dusti Sanders, Martha & Earl Warren, Wanda Carter! Over 2000 kids attended during the day!

*January 2011:Lions Club Chili Supper & the Pancake Breakfast-- >>Mary Turner and Patricia Frias worked the Chili Supper >>Martha Warren, Earl Warren, Debbie Davis, Jeanette Sanders, Joe Thompson worked the Pancake Breakfast.