Next Meeting January 30th Monday at 7:00 Besides a brief meeting on what everyone would like to accomplish in the New Year will will have a guest speaker.  Dr. Can-Do Science from Merrimack NH will join us and share with us her hands-on science curriculum for preschool through grade 3.  Libby Manning Bolduc was awarded outstanding educator in 1997 and continues to educate children through science using Air Prssure, Air Power, Water, Bubbles, Ice, Gravity, Static Electricity and more. For more information on Dr. Can-Do Science go to www.drcandoscience.com Welcome back let's rally for the New Year!  We will brainstorm and come up with some fresh ideas on what we would like to accomplish in the NEW YEAR!  Please bring your ideas for meetings, group outings and events.  This is your club and your input is valuable for continuing to provide a source for individual improvement and growth. Spread the word all are welcome!    CLUB INFO Dues only $15.00.  To be listed on the WEB is another $15.00.  We are sponsoring a Jr. Joey to go to the WCA convention in March 2012 in San Diego.  Claire has sent the tuition and registration.  I am the New Northeast Director of WCA.  I would like to submit our alley for alley of the year.   There was only one entry last year.  Is there someone who would be willing to fill out the application and take charge of this? Check out info on the Bo Dino Scholarship if anyone is interested.  The scholarship is good for any clown camp or 40 hours of clown programs.  Can be used at Mooseburger, Leon McBryde's advanced studies, Red Skelton School or New York Goofs etc. EVENTS Volunteer and GSC Requests Please note -      Volunteer Events - Please contact the organizer directly.                      GSC Events - Contact the boss clown. Requests for Granite State Clowns - May 2012 - Hollis Art Society - Barbara Boss Clown Special Activities January 7th - Yucky Gift Exchange CONVENTIONS 2012 January 11 - 16 Face Painting Convention - Manchester CT www.chitchattheclown.com January 25 - 29 Clown Jamboree - Mystic, CT www.clownjamboree.com - We offered to do a hospitality one night - Wizard of Oz theme February 1 - 5 Twist and Shout - Phoenix AZ www.balloonconvention.com March 2012 WCA Convention - San Diego, CA April 2012 COAI Convention - Kansas City, MO Please let me know of any other entertainment related conventions and I will add them to the list. Jest Regards, Cracker Jacks