how do i creat a clown alley in my area there is a few north of me and alot south of me in california but none in the southern oregon area and i think it would be a good thing to have around. even with just a few ppl it could be a great help to us all

First of all I would try and find as many of the local clowns as possible and see if they want an alley. If you can find two other clowns who want to, then you have enough to make a start (hopefully more). You will then have to collectively decide on the aims and objectives for the alley is, a code of conduct, rules for joining, subscription fees etc.

then there's organization affiliation,,,,Do you wanna be affiliated with the World Clown Association, Clowns of America International, etc.

But the best thing is to find a local library (they always have meeting rooms) where you can host y'er meetings and events. Our Clown Alley, who has since split up, always used the local library and they welcomed us with open arms. Allowed us full access to the meeting rooms even after the library closed. We'd get 'em a good Christmas gift every year out of appreciation.

Good Luck with it Dave.

-SWS

I just think you need clowns to start an alley. However,If you want to join WCA or COAI then you need to do it their way. I've got some back issues of Calliope and World clowns magazine--I'll look in to it.

I emailed Coai, I haven't heard anything yet.

hey scruffy have you heard anything from Coai yet about the alleys

Nope. Talked to friend of mine tonight, she was going to check into it and get back with me.

okee dokee thanks scruffy

Hi Mr. Buckaroo: COAI Lists ROSE CITY CLOWNS P.O. Box 230003 Tigard OR 97281
www.rosecityclowns.org in Oregon, I'm not sure where Tigard is in relation to you, but an awful lot of COAI Members belong to this alley, it seems pretty big... Hope this helps...Oh well, My 2 cents....Willy Nilly

thanks willey i looked at there site and they are way up near portland its a good 4 hour drive from where i am and i would like to start something a bit closer. but i think i will call them and see what they have to say about starting one down here. thanks again

I would like to join an Alley, the closest one though looks to be in Haslett,MI. A good hour and a half from us. A little far to drive in bad weather.