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Stop—Drop—and
READ!
As you all know there are all
types of clowns. When we think of clowns we often think of circus clowns,
parade clowns and party clowns. More recently our horizons have been
broadened to include hospital and caring clowns (though many have been
doing this work for a very long time, Shrine clowns for instance).
I would like to introduce you
to a group of clowns who are fast becoming my favorites: Fire and Safety
clowns. These are volunteer and professional fire firefighters and EMTs
who teach fire and life safety to children. It also includes regular
clowns who have the passion to keep kids and their families safe.
I was first introduced to these
great people through Brent Rollins of the McKinney Fire Dept in Texas.
I was intrigued. My father was a volunteer fireman for 26 years in our
small town. As a child I wanted to be a fireman. But at that time only
men could be firemen. So I told my Dad that was OK, I would be a Shriner
then! …I was kind of a slow learner!
I was introduced to a group
of people we are passionate about teaching not only Stop Drop and Roll,
but all kinds of life safety messages. Over the past few years I have
been fortunate enough to attend the Life and Fire Safety (LAFS) convention
in Texas and most recently the Arizona Fire and Burn Educators Conference
in Bullhead City.
 I learned quickly that their
mission is to teach kids to be safe which in turn will keep their entire
families safe. But also that these clowns are FUNNY! Their shows are
hilarious without loosing site of the message intended for children.
Fire and Safety clowns use all kinds of different methods to get their
point across. Never did I see a dull lecture within their shows. They
creatively use puppets, songs, slapstick comedy, wonderful props, and
sets. I was fortunate enough to be able to watch a number of their shows
at the Bullhead City conference. One would think that after being a
professional clown and teacher for over 25 years I would have seen it
all. Not so. I laughed out loud and often. Much of the humor
is tongue and cheek, but very effective. Funny songs are written to
familiar tunes. Here are a few of the messages I saw taught:
E.D.I.T.H. – Exit
Drills In the Home
Tools and Toys
- Teaching children there is a difference between the two, and they
should only play with toys not tools. The song they used was so catchy
I am still humming it!
Pool Safety
- Always have a buddy, wear a life vest, and jump in feet first to protect
your head.
Kitchen Safety
- Have a three feet “no play” zone around the stove, turn the handles
in so you don’t bump them and have a “responsible” adult present
whenever you cook. I like the “responsible” part!
Bike Safety
- Always wear a helmet and other proper safety equipment.
Street Safety
- Look left, look right, look left, and GO!
Stranger Danger
- This includes internet safety messages that are very important these
days. I was very touched that the Safety Clowns genuinely care enough
to support ALL of these messages, not just Fire safety.
Of course the traditional fire
safety messages were there as well. Crawl low to avoid the bad smoke,
feel the door with the back of your hand to be sure it is cool, go to
your meeting place, and never go back in to get toys or pets.
Talk about effective use of
props and sets! I saw a train station, café, pirate ship, pool with
lifeguard, kitchen. You name it, they did it. I was never bored,
or felt talked down to. The messages were timely, funny, and easy to
remember.
Here is the part that really
touches my heart. These guys and gals do this for the love of children.
Many don’t have budgets for the shows they produce and dig into their
own pockets to make it happen. They use their own time, money, and talents
to put together first class shows and programs. They ROCK! Oh and they
never complain about how hot a costume or wig is!!! (Maybe that just
entertains me?) I had a great time learning and laughing right
along with them. And I certainly have learned that I need to expand
and specialize my merchandise for this new avenue of clowning.
I couldn’t have survived the conference without the help of Sweet
Connie (who, I don’t think could survive without firemen! Hee-hee!).
Thank you, Connie! Here she is, surrounded by a cadre of those buff-n-burly
fun-loving hunks from McKinney:
 If you find this kind of volunteer
clowning intriguing, I suggest you check out the following organizations.
They could use your help to get the message out to kids of all ages!
They have websites, newsletters, and blogs to help educate. Most
are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. Members include police, fire,
EMS, school teachers, principals, volunteers and anyone who has a passion
to teach safety education to children. These sites will link you to
many others:
S.M.I.L.E. - Safety Messages
in Life Education. www.smileheroes.org
LAFS for Life- http://www.lafsforlife.org
LAFS www.just4lafs.com
Kids Safety videos that are
professional quality! www.chandleraz.gov/sprinklersclubhouse
In love and Laughter!
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Pricilla |
HOT
Deal!
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Hey Fire Safety Clowns! We
can refurbish your bunker pants! For as low as $50.00, you can get a
special 911 patch and appropriate trim and buttons to jazz up your existing
bunker pants. Let us turn them into clown pants for you! Price
can vary depending on the amount of detail involved. Call us toll free
at 80-973-6277 and ask to speak to me, Pricilla, about this very special
phone-in only bargain!
Hey Fire Safety Clowns! We
can refurbish your bunker pants! For as low as $50.00, you can get a
special 911 patch and appropriate trim and buttons to jazz up your existing
bunker pants. Let us turn them into clown pants for you! Price
can vary depending on the amount of detail involved. Call us toll free
at 80-973-6277 and ask to speak to me, Pricilla, about this very special
phone-in only bargain!
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If you just want the 911 patch,
we are also having a special on those. Scroll down to the “SALES”
section at the end of the newsletter!
Make-Up
Tip of the Month
Tired of the wrinkles you see
when you put the white under your eyes? Reduce it and blend it! Be careful
not to put too much white on the upper eyelid. It will crease and look
yucky. Be sure to pat out any wrinkles or creases right before you powder
your make-up. Be quick about it! The longer make-up sits on your face
un-powdered the more time it has to interact with the natural oils of
your skin and begin to separate. Let the powder sit on your face a minute
or two before you brush it off for a really good set dry finish
Time
to Think Ahead!
Get ready for Summer! It might
be only 14 degrees in Minnesota while I am writing this newsletter,
but the summer clowning months are right around the corner. If you need
a new costume, you need to get busy NOW! Need my help? Every clown who
orders a complete costume in the month of March will receive an Early
Bird Discount of 15%. We guarantee a June delivery or sooner!
Here are the details:
You pay the $25.00 design fee
(which is refunded when you place your complete order.) I will custom
design you a costume through the internet. I scan drawings and fabric
samples after we have a phone conversation about your costuming needs.
We work on it until we get it right! I send them to your email. How
fun is that?
Call me NOW to get this great
15% discount: 800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our international friends).
Early Bird Discount is available through phone-in orders only.
April
Fool’s Day Idea
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Okay, you’re a clown, so
you’re always playing the fool. But what about the rest of your
family and friends? Have you ever wished you could spread the
tom-foolery to your loved ones? Well, here’s the perfect way
to deliver the laughs: a PRUNE bouquet!
Maple Lake Floral has created
this one-of-a-kind flower arrangement for those occasions when lively
pretty flowers just don’t send the right message. They put together
a grouping of dead (or mostly-dead) flowers, live greenery, and then
attach real prunes to the tops of sturdy flower stems. They can
ship this awful artful bouquet to you, ready to present (or re-ship)
to the lucky recipient. And here’s a little poem you can print
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Here
is just a little gift…
You’re
getting on and not too swift.
The
bloom may be off the rose,
There
may be an ache in your toes
Nothing
meant to make you swoon --
Just
a gift with a bit of PRUNE
Your
hair is gray and your wrinkles might show;
May
this bouquet help you get up and go!
You can order an exclusive
Prune Bouquet from Maple Lake Floral online or call them at 320-963-8860.
Prices vary according to size and shipping.
MOOSE
CAMP NEWS!
PEP Talks
--
If you are registered, please
return your PEP Form by April 1st. You can send them
in by email, fax, or snail-mail. I will be calling you in the
next couple of months to complete your Personal Education Plan.
Look over the schedule and workshop descriptions so you’ll be prepared
for our conversation. After your PEP is done, I’ll mail your
personalized schedule along with your Clown Workbook.
REGISTRATION
–
If you are NOT registered,
but would like to attend Moose Camp, you better make a move fast!
At the moment, we have approximately 18 - 23 spots remaining for Moose
Camp this year. If you would like to register by phone, you can
call us toll free at 800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our International
friends). Or you can register online by clicking here.
INFORMATION
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If you’re thinking about
going to Moose Camp, but you have questions – ASK US! It does
you no good to sit on the fence and hem-and-haw about it; pick up the
phone or send us an email! We would be more than happy to discuss
your clown arts education and answer any of your Moose Camp questions.
Email Katie at katie@mooseburger.com or call Mooseburger Headquarters at
800-973-6277.
Mooseburger
Clown Arts Camp
July 28
– August 2, 2009
Buffalo,
Minnesota
Click here to
visit the website
Another
Happy Customer!
I
love it! It looks really good. Thanks so much. I can’t say enough
good stuff about you. The costume is great and I got a wig from you
not to long ago and that process also was great. In a day and
age when most places don't care about the customer anymore, it’s nice
to see you still care. Thanks again.
~
Mike Reading
Thank YOU, Mike, for letting
us know we’re doing our job right! I wish we had a photo of
your new custom costume to display, but maybe we’ll have to post that
in another newsletter….to be continued!
If any of our customers out
there have just received a new custom costume item and would like to
be featured in this section of the Moose Newz, please email us your
testimonial and a photo of yourself in clown makeup and the new item.
We would love to show you off to the thousands of clowns that read this
newsletter. Email those items to: katie@mooseburger.com. And don’t forget to give us your
clown name AND your real name! :o)
Lucky Irish
Sales!
You
get FREE Shipping & Handling when you add any one of these items
to your order! It’s time for the savin’ o’ the green!
You
can order all these specials by phone or online here.
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NEW Striped Thigh-High Stockings
- $8.00
- Blue/White Nylon or Green/White
Nylon (Hurry – limited supplies!)
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ANY Pair of GREEN Striped Knee-High Sox
- $9.00 (normally $9.50)
- Choose from: Green
& White, Green & Yellow, Green & Red, Green & Purple
& Yellow, or Lime Green & Hot Pink
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Green Nylon Gloves
- $7.50 (normally $8.00)
- If you prefer fingerless
gloves, remember to dab a bit of “Fray Check” on the ends after
you’ve snipped the fingertips off!
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8oz. Clown White Lite Makeup
- $9.50 (normally $10.00)
- With a capacity to apply
7 – 14 full faces per ounce, it means that you can make this big tub
last a long time!
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Goat Hair Brush
- $14.00 (normally $15.00)
- Okay now, these may seem
expensive, but they really are a great investment and the “Cadillac”
of powder brushes. They are oh-so SOFT and the great oval shape gets
powder out of eye sockets and ears!
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911 Patch
- $15.00 (normally $20.00)
- Machine washable. Ready to
sew on to any vest, pants, or coat. Perfect for Life and Fire
Safety clowns!
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Mooseburger Clown Collars
- Mini Collar
-- $20.00 (was $24.00)
- Regular Collar
-- $20.00 (was $24.00)
- Lou Jacobs Collar
-- $22.00 (was $28.00)
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The MINI and
REGULAR collars have a Velcro opening in the back; the LOU JACOBS collar
has a Velcro opening in the front. The average inside measurement of
these collars is an adjustable 20” – 24”. Each collar has a #3
Dritz snap on the front so you can attach any Mooseburger bow ties.
These are great comical collars on necks of all sizes, men and women!
You don't have to wear just our bow ties on them. Why not pin on a long
funny tie, glue on a colorful oversized button, or sew a snap on to
the back of a flower or fun accessory and snap it on to the collar?
The MINI collar, REGULAR collar, and LOU JACOBS collar are all on sale,
in the following colors: White, Red, Yellow, Green, Turquoise, Royal
Blue, Purple, and Rainbow Stripe.
WOAH!
-- You were just given over a dozen different ways to save money
– how are you going to spend all that cash you just saved?!
…Why
not put a down-payment on Moose Camp? (hee-hee!)
Go
online to order: www.mooseburger.com
Call in your order:
800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our international friends)
Fax your order:
320-963-6692
Terms and Conditions of March
Sales:
- Offer good on orders
being shipped to Canada and the US. Order will be shipped by U.S.
Parcel Post or First Class, depending on weight and destination.
- You have to type
the code “IRISH I WAS LUCKY” in the Discount Code box at the end
of your online order, or write “IRISH I WAS LUCKY” somewhere on
your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the words “IRISH I WAS LUCKY”
to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.
- Supplies are limited.
Free Shipping & Handling offer is good only on in-stock items.
Please note: Just because the item is displayed online does not mean
it is in stock – all products are displayed online regardless of immediate
availability. We try to update it everyday, but the site is not
always 100% up to date with current stock. If you have any concerns,
then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.
Click here for our Sales Page.
- Good on phone-in,
mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during
the month of March. This offer is not retroactive.
- The Shipping &
Handling will still show up on your online order confirmation; sorry,
we cannot control that application online. However, rest assured
that the Shipping & Handling will be deducted from your total before
we process it. You will get an email titled “New Order from
PMO” with your correct total.
20%
CLEARANCE SALES
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Pointed Front Vest -- 20% OFF and FREE Shipping & Handling!
This great vest is a clown
classic that features terrific trim on lapels pockets and bottom. Has
an easy-open Velcro front. 2 big front pockets outside, and inside
you will find our signature triple charm pockets that give you 6 great
places for props, balloons, gizmos, and gimmicks.
If your chest and belly measure
between 38” and 44”, then this vest will fit you just fine, with
enough room to fill up all those pockets.
SALE PRICE = $128.00
Like it as pictured?
ADD the Accessory Package
and get 20% OFF that, too!
- Regular Collar with
Velcro back closure
- Large Snap-on Bow Tie
- XL T-shirt with Velcro
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SALE PRICE = $72.74
Want pants to match this
combo? No problem – we can do that!
We have just enough of this
fun button-print fabric left for the cuffs of a new pair of pants.
If you are interested, please let us know when purchase this clearance
vest.
Clearance Sale Terms &
Conditions apply. Order by phone (320-963-6277) or online .
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Cutest Clown Dress & Bloomers -- 20% OFF and FREE Shipping
& Handling!
Perfect pastel colors, just
in time for Easter! You will love this beautiful working clown costume.
Features ruffled yoke and collar, snap-on mini bow tie, unlined puff
sleeves, back zipper, tie-back sash, and two front pockets. The
bloomers are unlined, have an elastic waistband, and two side pockets.
If your chest and waist measure
between 32” and 38”, then this outfit will fit you just fine, with
enough room to clown around and not work up a sweat! Fit will
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SALE PRICE = $350.00
Like it as pictured?
ADD the Accessory Package
and get 20% OFF that, too!
- Deluxe Petticoat
- Hair Bow
- Gloves
- Knee-High Sox
- Ruffled Anklets
SALE PRICE = $75.60
Clearance Sale Terms &
Conditions apply. Order by phone (320-963-6277)
or online
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CLEARANCE SALE TERMS &
CONDITIONS:
There is only one of this exact style, size, and color combo in stock
-- when it's gone, it's gone! Clearance item does not qualify for a
return, a refund, or alterations. All sales are final. If you
place your order online, the Shipping & Handling will still show
up on your online order confirmation; sorry, we cannot control that
application online. However, rest assured that the Shipping & Handling
will be deducted from your total before we process it. You will get
an email titled “New Order from PMO” with your correct total.
Where
in the world is Pricilla Mooseburger?
Check out my
calendar to find out!
March 15 - 20
World Clown Association International Convention
Location: The Renaissance Hotel in Denver, CO
Contact: 1-800-336-7922
Website: www.worldclown.com
March 27 – 29
Clown Forum Spring Fling
Location: The Waterford Estates
Lodge of South Bend, IN
Contact: dan@laughingstockpro.com
Website: http://www.clown-forum.com/spring_fling_2009.php
April 21 - 26
Clowns of America International Convention
Location: Holiday Inn of Clarksville, IN
Contacts: Frank Bunton or Neal Oplinger
Phone: (812) 371-5742 or (502)664-8681
Email: buffphoon@balloonhq.com or bluetheclown@insightbb.com
Website: http://www.inkyclowns.com/convention.html
I
would LOVE to see you attend these great events! I will be selling
and teaching at all three, so stop by
my booth and say “HI!”
For
those of you of the Irish persuasion (and
those who pretend to be Irish for a day), may you enjoy
a fun and lucky St. Patrick’s Day. Remember to
drink water during those long parades. Don’t let the cool weather
fool you – your body still needs to stay hydrated even if it’s not
hot outside!
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