GREASEPAINT GAZETTE
ALLEY 54 SUFFERS GREAT LOSS    
 
JOE "JOKO" CAREY
DON'T FORGET WE WILL BE AT OUR NEW HOME AT 296  LAFAYETTE STREET IN SALEM.
         

Officers for 2007
       PRESIDENT:      Jon "J" Hubbard... ............  978-744-1140
       V.PRESIDENT:  Royal "RORO" Sorell..........  978-531-7974
      SECRETARY:    Bruce "Mr Bubbles" Lawson.. 978-535-7091
       TREASURER:    Jim "MR. MAGIC" Braier...... 978-468-7325
      SGT AT ARMS:  Julian "JUJU" Wishneusky... 781-592-7070

 
     Presidents message 11/13/07 - MEETING STARTS AT 7:30PM
Hi Gang, Oh, My, Gosh!!! I can't believe how tired and exhausted I am. The  Halloween season is over, and I can't ever remember working this hard at the Haunted Castles in NH. I put in many 12-15 hour days, and I have a cold that just wont quit. All in all it was a great season. I will be glad to take a small break before Christmas hits. Speaking of Christmas, that's what this month will feature. Jane Lawson will be showing some quick and easy face paint designs, Charlie Fogerty will show a balloon, and I will share with you my Great  Reindeer chase effect. Yes you can buy it all made, but I will show my  prototypes and how you can steal,... I mean make your own!  Also, don't forget this is the month that we start taking nominations for next years officers. Will you be running? All positions are up for grabs, and don't feel bad about wanting someone's position, as most of us have been in the office for a while now. All it takes is to be a national member.  The Alley is in need of refreshments this month. I brought them last  month, so someone please call me 978-744-1140 and let me know you are bringing something. All donations made to the refreshments fund this month, will be yours at the meeting.  We regret to note the sudden passing of Joe Carey on Oct. 22. Joko the Clown was one of the founding members of Alley 54. Joe was 80 years old. Joe leaves his wife Beryl, his son Thomas of Somerville, daughter Susan Delorey of Tampa, FL, stepson Wayne Compton of Lynn, and his sister Rita Carey of Somerville. He also leaves 6 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He passed away 2 days after his 80th birthday. Joe, we will miss you, and hope you are boxing in that big ring up there, but  please don't flip your opponent  too far! ( I was thinking about this and I am now in the # 3 position as far as seniority goes in the club, it's Cheezo, Rie, then me, then Royal!--scary I've been around that long!)   "J"

Secretary's report 10/09/07 Meeting minutes.

OCTOBER MEETING NOTES
We met for the first time at our new location, sort of. We will eventually be meeting in the First Baptist Church’s main building when it is fully renovated. This time, we were in a sitting room of the old parsonage next door. It’s good we are all close friends, because there were 16 of us in a room just big enough to hold an eight foot table. It was the biggest turnout we have had in months. Don Kelly of Newbury was a surprise visitor.
Old Business:
Cheezo converted our library of tapes to DVD. Charlie Fogerty will be the librarian. He will bring the case of discs to every meeting. He was nominated to review each tape. He agreed, but I’m not sure if he was serious or not.
Deborah will try to convert the remaining 3 tapes (that her father has checked out) to disc at the TV studio where she produces her show. 
New Business:
The Doug Flutie Foundation is looking for volunteer entertainers of all sorts for a walk this Sunday, Oct. 4. Royal has the details at home. Deborah and Jane expressed interest. Most everyone else is booked. 
Samcon will be on Saturday Nov. 10 at the Holiday Inn on Rte 1 in Peabody. Go to http://www.sam104.com/ for more information. Royal announced that Jeff McBride will be at Twist & Shout in February.
Sunshine
Perky’s surgery seems to have gone well. The preliminary report is good. Claire has not been feeling well since a long gig on a hot day a few weeks ago. Cheryl’s mother is doing well.
SHOW & TELL
Alan told a funny story. He just had time between two gigs to order some McNuggets at a drive-thru. When the clerk saw him, she was so startled she screamed. Someone said “What’s the matter?” She said “I’m screaming at the clown.” An angry voice said “Who are you calling a clown?!” By the time it all got straightened out, everyone had a good laugh and Alan got a free meal. Call Alan for details on how to get your free lunch. 
J was twisting in costume outside his haunted house in Salem. He wasn’t looking for tips, he was just trying to lure people in. But he was so freaky looking with his spooky contacts, his spider covered hard hat, and his lab coat, that no one would even go near him. Royal showed the latest improvement to his performance table and also his bat wings. Bruce showed his chatter ring, also known as a jitter ring. Jane showed her face painting set up. J showed his thumb cuffs. Mary showed her Thing. It was a MINI ZOMBIE that came out of a very pretty glass and steel box.
NEXT MEETING 11/13/07 - 7:30 - CHURCH AT 296  LAFAYETTE STREET IN SALEM.
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