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-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

To date, we have focused on Fred Baisch, Karen Bell, Sean Carlock, Greg DeSanto, Karen DeSanto, Robin Eurich, Christopher Hudert, Connie Kennedy, Dan Langwell, Tricia Manuel, Brenda Marshall, Marcela Murad, Rex Nolen, Neal Skoy, and our Special Guest Star Jay Stewart. This month, we finish up with Terry Ricketts and the rest of the Support Staff!

Terry Ricketts was born in 1955 - the same year Disneyland opened its gates. He began clowning in 1969 at carnivals and parades. Luckily, he met Happy Kellems, ICHOF member -- who brought years of vaudeville and circus knowledge -- and taught Terry about makeup and performance. Terry performed in the Air Force 1975-79 with a Hospital Visitation Program. In 1980, he began working with a nationally recognized food service selling burgers and fries. Currently, Terry works for the Arizona Public Service (APS), the states largest utility in the Communications/Creative Services Department. He functions as Head of the APS Volunteer Clown Troupe: some 125 volunteer clowns participating in parades and special events statewide. Terry is the master o f props, with his wacky and zany ideas, from using everyday objects to great parade props! His enthusiasm is sure to spark a few great ideas of your own. Terry loves making parade balloons, inflatables, unique parade props and has also accepted to chair the 2012-13 Fiesta Bowl Parade.

Terry says:

"Moose Camp is the greatest collection of teachers I have ever been associated with. I am so proud to be a part of this Camp....I enjoy teaching as much as I enjoy learning. Moose Camp is truly the most wonderful week on earth."

MORNING COURSE

Prop Building 101:

If you love to make your own props � this is your course.

If you enjoy making children and adults laugh�with only the things you have around the house � this is your course.

If you are cheap and want easy things to make � this is your course.

�Seriously, we make clown props out of just about anything!

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS & LABS

Kazoo Band Instruments � When you thought you had made every kind of kazoo instrument�.then came �Moose Mania for Kazoo Band.� Come play and make all types and sizes of kazoo instruments. Learn to show your musical expertise to everyone. �And -- as you know � EVERYONE can be in the Kazoo Band!!

Parades: Do it with a Theme - Learn the ins and outs of a parade. From planning, implementation and review you will explore how to take advantage of �Parade Themes.� You will learn a simple formula for making all your parades memorable. Lots of fun new ideas for balloons, costumes, props and more.

Manic Mania: Props with Everyday Objects - Get ready for a wild ride! Terry is the king of make-it and take-it, cheap but easy, fun and frolic! You will love this class if you want to laugh, make your own stuff, and stay on a budget!

Make it and Take it: with a Magical Twist � Tight budget? Need some new props with a magical twist? This is your session. We will make some great props that you will add to your bag of trick immediately. Using cups, paper, envelopes, glasses and many other items from around the house. They are just waiting for you to entertain!

Open Build Time - We have created the perfect prop workshop! We have the supplies, the ideas, and the expert staff to help you create wonderful props. This year our prop shop will be filled with Make It and Take it props. You will be able to purchase kits with all the needed supplies to make a number of great props, such as: Parade boards, Third-Arm Puppets, and Crazy Clown Kazoo Horns!

SUPPORT STAFF

WORKSHOPS & LABS

Brittany Allen & Theresa Govenettio:

Wake-Up Wiggles with Zoe and Teri-Okie � Start your day the fun way! Zoe and Teri-Okie will teach your some Good Morning stretches to get your blood pumping, your brain thinking, and your body moving. The rest of the day, you will be limbered up for creativity!

Sandy Kephart:

Air Brush Face Painting Demo � See how to incorporate air brushing technology into your face painting art. See examples of Sandy�s work, and how an air brush system works. It�s another great way to build your business!

George Quast:

Let's Do Skits! Sometimes you just need to do a skit! Pricilla and Beanz will teach everyone some fun skits that also develop your comic movement skills. Scripts provided. (team-taught with Tricia Manuel)

Brad Stone:

Play to a Crowd - Have you ever been asked to �entertain� at a charity event and are not sure what to do? Bonehead shares some of the gags and props that help him engage the crowd. He also will discuss some of the pitfalls to avoid and how to approach the coulrophobic (fear of clowns) child, teenager, adult.

Blake Thomson:

Small Hospital, Big Heart - Caring Clown Workshop

Support Staff:

Beginner Make-Up Labs

How To Tie a Balloon (and other beginner basics)

Balloon Jams

Juggling Labs

�and more!

These dedicated folks will be assisting instructors, working the dealers room, running things behind the scenes, and being generally (and genuinely) helpful:

Brittany Allen, Katie Baisch, Anita Beal, Julia Bothun, La'Tisha Burns, Steve Busch, Mickey Capps, Mary Christen, Emily DeSanto, Theresa Govenettio, Candace Hudert, Darrell Jensen, Sandy Kephart, Dale Kottke, Cali Kvistad, Cathy Manuel, Carol Northenscold, George Quast, Katie Serrano, Deb Ricketts, Brad Stone, Mary Sullivan, and possibly more helpers...

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�

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Where in the World is Pricilla Mooseburger?

Mooseburger Travel Calendar (http://mooseburger.com/cgi-bin/moose/calendar.pl)

June 5 � 10, 2012

Red Skelton Clown School

Location: Vincennes, IN

June 16, 2012

Buffalo Days Parade

Location: Buffalo, MN

Website: http://www.buffalochamber.org/sitepages/pid40.php

July 31 � August 5, 2012

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

Location: Buffalo, MN

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Mooseburger Newz - April 2012

2012-04-03T15:12:14Z

April 2012

Article - Camp - - Sales - Calendar

Get Ready for Parades

Spring has sprung and we are approaching the height of parade sea son. Believe it or not, I have already been in my favorite parade this year! On March 17th my local clown club The Clown Arounds and our friends from Clowns Across the River hit the streets for a record breaking day for temperature and crowds for the St. Patrick's Day parade. I have written articles on this topic before but I think it never hurts for a refresher on parade prep, performance styles, etiquette, and recovery!

PREP

It always pays to be prepared. It is not recommended to just show up and crash a parade! You should contact the folks running the event, check to see if there are any fees or better yet if you while get paid. You want to get listed in the program as well. If you are not specific to the name of your club you will just get listed as "the clowns". That doesn't do too much for promoting you group. By registering with the event coordinators you will get important information like maps and directions to the holding are for the line up of the parade.

A parade is a physical event, be ready for it. Being in good shape makes it more fun. But a few common sense tips will also help. In hot weather start hydrating the day before by drinking extra water. Load up on good fresh foods as well like fruits and veggies. Always watch your caffeine intake as it will zap your strength and dehydrate you faster. Stretch out before the parade. Taking a litle extra time to do a really good stretch before you put your make-up on. Unless you are a trained athlete. Take your ibuprofen before you start to hurt!

Know where you are going! Check the details the day ahead of time. Don't assume anything parade routes change, times change, rules change. Nothing could be worse than to be all done up and ready to go and find your loading area has moved and you are stuck in traffic or a road block. Give yourself plenty of tit. Take a group picture and get a program for your scrapbook.

PERFORMANCE STYLES
Pre-Parade = Performance time! My favorite way to perform is before the parade starts. You have a willing audience sitting before you bored with waiting for the fun to begin! You can do simple skits, meet and greet, puppetry, and walkarounds. Go at your own pace from spot to spot.

If you have an actual spot in the parade line-up, prepare to keep moving! Motorized vehicles or bikes are best. Bring sight gags that allow you to walk and wave and entertain from a distance, otherwise the parade will pass you by. You don�t want to spend the entire parade running to keep up with your parade spot, wearing yourself out.

Regardless of how you perform in the parade, wear the right costume and footwear. Every parade length varies. I own a smaller pair of clown shoes for parades. A water bottle is a plus! Sun screen for exposed skin a must!

ETTIQUETTE

Be aware! Don't get so wrapped up in you fun that you miss the parade official golf carts running up and down the parade route, horses, floats, or people not watching where they are going (especially after the parade). Treat your fellow performers with respect. There is plenty of room and audience. Give each other plenty of space to perform. Don't crowd each other or barge in to someone else's performance space. It is the equivalent to walking up on stage in the middle of a play. It is just not nice!

RECOVERY

After Glow! Now that the parade is over, take care of yourself. Allow for a cool down, a snack, and a drink! With all that traffic, you aren't going anywhere fast -- why not plan on a little picnic with your friends? It is a great time to share your stories and discuss areas of improvement while they are still fresh in your mind. Parades are a wonderful American tradition. What would a parade be without clowns? So strut your stuff and make 'em laugh!

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31 � August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

We are blessed to have so many talented friends who give 110% of themselves at Moose Camp. The staff is what makes Mooseburger such a wonderful place to learn. You won�t find a better collection of heart, brains, and funny bones anywhere else! Starting with our September 2011 issue, we have been highlighting our staff members, including courses and skill specialties, so you can get to know them better. To date, we have focused on Fred Baisch, Karen Bell, Sean Carlock, Greg DeSanto, Karen DeSanto, Robin Eurich, Christopher Hudert, Connie Kennedy, Dan Langwell, Tricia Manuel, Brenda Marshall, Marcela Murad, and our Special Guest Star Jay Stewart!

To read those back issues, click here to go to our newsletter archives .
Stay tuned for more �Staff Spotlights�

Rex Nolen was a teenager selling cotton candy at Kansas City�s Municipal Auditorium when he first saw Otto Griebling perform and got hooked on clowning. Later, under the tutelage of Master Clown Frosty Little, Rex learned the finer points of physical comedy, timing, delivery, classic gags, and pyrotechnics. Rex is the hobo model for Mehron Make-Up and has won numerous awards for make-up, skits, and parade-ability. He�s also the past educational director for COAI. He loves passing along what he�s learned over the course of 15 years of roughly 250 gigs a year, including birthday parties, festivals, grand openings, and special events. Rex owns and operates The Gag Bag, a company that specializes in stickers and magic, and he�s been a favorite member of the Mooseburger Camp staff for many years.

MORNING COURSE:

Birthday Parties and Show Routines
Rex Nolen has worked everything from living rooms to circus arenas. Put your shows together using practical business tips, comedy magic, routining, child management skills, adapting your character, and much more. This course will teach you routines you can really use. Rex's tried-and-true methods and wide range of experience make your business bloom! Learn and laugh your way to success! Be prepared to go home with a ton of useful material.

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS & LABS:

Rex may be teaching one or more of the following Afternoon Workshops and/or Labs:

Routines You Can Use -Learn routines for all types of performance venues. Rex keeps it simple and easy. It is more than learning how to do a trick, it is about creating a fun routine and patter to go with it. Rex shows you how!

Be More � Clown More! How to Clown all year -- Rex will give you the tips you need to transform your existing material into specialty routines for many different occasions, all year 'round, from seasonal events, to holidays, to birthday parties. These are the ideas that will keep them booking you again and again!

Juggling Lab � Come to work out your weak points and get help from staff, alumni, and fellow campers. Bring your own juggling stuff, or borrow from the staff.

Physical Comedy for the Not-So-Physical � The name of this workshop says it all! No matter what your body type or athletic ability (or lack thereof), you can incorporate these bits of comic movement into your clowning.

Neal Skoy wanted to be a professional clown since he was 4 years old, saying �I wanted to go to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College so bad! It was my �Never-Never-Land� to be somewhere surrounded by clowns; learning, living, breathing, and practicing the art form that I love with all my heart.� Little did he know that growing up in Minnesota would prove to be convenient when Clown College closed in 1997. Neal got heavily involved in theater going through school and found a second passion in acting. Drawing inspirations from Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton, Bill Irwin, and Jerry Lewis -- Neal discovered that most of his comedic heroes of the stage and screen also went by the title of �clown.� In 2004 and 2005 Neal attended the Mooseburger Caravan Conventions in Las Vegas and won Best Skit with Dustin Portillo, current Boss Clown on Ringling�s Red Unit. Neal found his own personal �never-never-land� when he attended Moose Camp in 2005. After graduating High School, Neal got a contract to live his dream as a Professional Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Clown. He toured from 2006-2007 with the blue unit, then came home to go back to school for theater. Still thirsty for clown performance, Neal signed on with Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin and continues to appear there. Neal has also become an accomplished actor in the Twin Cities, named �Best New Actor� by Metro Magazine and continues to appear in notable venues. He has been all over the country with Ringling Brothers, Shrine Circuses, and Physical Comedian appearances -- he also was invited to take part in the AEMI Clown Festival in Hangzhou, China. Currently, Neal is clowning more as a physical comedian in theater gigs and has an interactive street character at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Neal is a true clown at heart.

Neal says:

�People that want to better themselves as clowns at Mooseburger Clown Camp are SO incredibly�wise. The opportunity that campers get here is remarkable; and for someone to say �I can be better� - it�s such a brave and honest step toward recognizing the work, love, discipline, and art that goes into clown.�

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS & LABS

Neal may be teaching one or more of the following:

Theatrical/European Clown Techniques

These bare bones approaches to clown performance reveal the closeness between theater and circus in the European culture. We will strip away the bells and whistles and find ways to approach clowning from its most pure existence �mirroring the everyman. Thinking simple and playing with genuine effect will elevate the way you approach clowning for the rest of your life!

Slapstick Comedy!

Here we will explore the explosive world of comedic pain. We will learn the basic moves in slaps and falls; then workshop interesting ways to integrate these into your clown writing and performance. Come prepared to take risks in a safe environment.

Roaming Characters

Are you ready to enter the realm of interactive performance? Enter the think tank where we will discuss how and where to best integrate your skills and talents to a larger variety of work opportunities. We will brainstorm and tap into our �funny-bones instincts� to come up with multiple performance characters through collaboration and improvisation.

Make-up Lab

Come to an environment where we can further develop your clown unique persona. A clown�s make-up is their own trademark. How do you bring your inner clown to the surface in an approachable manor? We will be conducting the labs per needs of the students � from application pointers, to consultation, to complete face overhaul. If you don�t have your own make-up, there will be some provided.

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�

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April Sale Specials

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�SPRINGSPRUNG�

While supplies last! NO back-orders -- in stock items only.

Don't miss out on these great deals!

FREE BALLOON DOG PIN � Spend $65.00 or more (excluding Shipping & Handling) in a single order (either online or over the phone), and we will give you one of these cute pins, designed by Rocky 5 Engraving and custom-made for Pricilla Mooseburger Originals. Let us pick out the color!

DISCOUNTED MILLIE HATS � Save $7.00 on a new clown hat! These pretty pastels and beautiful bright colors are perfect for Spring and Summer. Can be worn with or without a wig. No two are alike; each has been hand-decorated by Mary C. Only a dozen are left in stock!

- Woven Millie Hat Reg, $32.00 = SALE $25.00

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3. Good on phone-in, mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during the month of April. This offer is not retroactive.

4. All sales on clearance items are final; no returns or refunds.

Where in the World is Pricilla Mooseburger?

Mooseburger Travel Calendar (http://mooseburger.com/cgi-bin/moose/calendar.pl)

April 27 � 29, 2012

M.A.S.C.A. Klown-a-Rama

Location: Harrisburg, PA

I will be selling all our fabulous Pricilla Mooseburger Originals in the Dealers Room as well as teaching classes.

June 5 � 10, 2012

Red Skelton Clown School

Location: Vincennes, IN

I will be selling all our fabulous Pricilla Mooseburger Originals in the Dealers Room as well as teaching classes.

June 16, 2012

Buffalo Days Parade

Location: Buffalo, MN

Website: http://www.buffalochamber.org/sitepages/pid40.php

I will be appearing at Pricilla Mooseburger, accompanied by lots of local clown friends and some Moose Camp staff. We will be promoting the All Star Clown Show to the thousands of people lining the streets of downtown Buffalo. Please join us!

July 31 � August 5, 2012

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

Location: Buffalo, MN

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Mooseburger Newz March 2012

2012-02-29T14:34:15Z

March 2012

Article - Tip - Camp - - Sales - Clown Summit - Calendar

�It�s Not About The Balloon, Baby�

�It's not about the balloon, baby.� Recently I had this conversation with a long-time friend and clown. Truer words were never spoken. So often I see clowns frantically trying to learn the newest twist or balloon design. They put hours of practice onto being able to master the latest and greatest balloon creation. While I DO admire their dedication to the craft, let's get back to my friend�s comment.

It is not about the balloon. If you are hired to do balloons, then what is it about? It is about contact. Yes, kids do love the colorful bubble creations, but it is also about watching the creation being made and visiting with the clown or friend on the other end of the balloon. As we increasingly become more wired in to computers and technology, we still crave "face time". Why do you think Skype is so popular? People want to see a human face. They want that interaction.

Make the most out of your time with your audience. Fatigue and high volume expectations can easily turn you into a balloon making machine. But here are some simple tips to keep your performance real and fun:

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-- Make a point to look each person in the eye and say Hello. It is so easy to just keep your head down and twist twist twist!

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-- Ask their name. The sweetest thing you can hear is the sound of your own name. Repeat it back to them.

�What is your name sunshine?�

�Sarah.�

�Super Sarah! What is your favorite color?�

�Pink.�

�Did you know that this pink balloon is disguised as blue one today?�

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-- Give them a complement even if it is a silly one.

"I love your shoes! Could I borrow them sometime?"

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-- Bring pre-blown balloons in a big bag. This is especially helpful if you need a little additional time to twist. You don't have to waste time blowing up the balloon. This way, you have more time to interact with the child.

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-- Sometimes it works to bring the balloons already twisted. Make a big, fun-colored cloth bag and have the children pick out their prize. This winter a friend brought a cloth bag of pre-twisted balloons to hand out after he entertained as Santa Claus. He was a huge hit. The children loved to dig deep in the bottom of the bag to choose their balloon animal. You can have more interaction with the child, and more eye contact this way.

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Now some of you pros have no problem with this. You can twist with your eyes shut and entertain standing on your head. These suggestions are for folks who need a little extra time. Sometimes it is just nice to break things up and perform in a different way. It keeps you fresh!

Facepainting takes a different technique. You are looking at the child. You are almost nose to nose! (That reminds me: Don't forget your supply of breath mints!) It is very easy to get so wrapped up in your art that you forget to talk to the person at the other end of the brush. So don't be afraid to simplify some of your designs if you feel pressured when you are painting. Practice helps of course. But when the line gets long, learn what you can eliminate in a design to speed things up. Chances are the only person who will notice the difference is you! Oh -- and GLITTER fixes everything! LOL!

Don't have a clever list of witty lines? Try a compliment. You can't go wrong telling children of all ages they have pretty eyes, a nice smile, big muscles, a cool name, or a cute outfit. I watched an activities director work the room of a retirement home one day. What a pro! He went from person to person just saying hello and dishing out the complements. I could see everyone's spirits were lifted when he was done. He would make a great clown!

So when you feel like you have turned into a machine and not a performer, take a step back and re-evaluate the situation. Think about how you can change what you are doing to make performing a bit easier and more fun. To quote a friend, �It�s not about the balloon, baby!�

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

P.S. Something to think about: �Our purpose in life is to find out gift, perfect it, and give it back to others.� The nice thing is, as clowns, it doesn�t have to be perfect! :o)

Tip of the Month

Are you thinking: �My wig has HAD IT, but I don't have time or money to get a new one right now. What do I do??�

Rest easy! You can breathe new life into a wig by washing it properly. Find our wig washing instructions here: http://mooseburger.com/pricilla/care.html

But sometimes they need a bit more tender loving care. Curly wigs can get matted and frizzy. Go through the wig and pull apart the curls with your fingers. When you are done you will need a hair cut! Use an old scissors as wigs will ruin a good pair of shears. Trim off the frizz by pulling the curl out and cutting off the ends. Let the curl snap back into place. Keep trimming and shaping until you get the desired effect. This will give even the oldest or cheapest wig a new lease on life! Finish it up with a little hair spray.

Here is an example of a wig trimming at my latest training event for the APS Volunteer Clown Troupe:

Long wigs can need trims too. Before you yank a comb through those snarls, hold the hair where it is sewn into the cap. That way, you�re not pulling the hair out of the wig. Start gently at the bottom with a pick or wide-toothed comb and work your way up. Do not brush with a regular brush. Children�s spray-in detangler work wonders. Be prepared to trim of the frizzy ends, and work through the matting in the back near the neck. You may need to shorten it up by an inch or so to get rid of the frizz. It is worth it! Protect your investment!

For more tips on caring for your wig, check out Clown Forum, a free online message board with thousands of members.

Article on wigs, from start to finish http://www.clown-forum.com/showthread.php?t=4325

Discussion thread about painting a wig�s bald pate: http://www.clown-forum.com/showthread.php?t=12834

Silly Stuff

Submitted by Georgette Callihan (aka: Gidget /Georgi)

I stole this "Silly Stuff" idea from another clown that I really admire:

When face painting a child, you ask them their name.

Don't pause, but instead abruptly say, "No, no, no...don't tell me, let me guess. Is it ____?"

Of course it's an old, out-dated or different gender name that the child will be able to say no to. You continue until you're almost finished face painting.

If they have a friend, ask the child you're painting to look at what you're painting. Look at their friend and mouth, "What's her/his name?"

Then you look at the child you're painting and say, "I know...I've got it! Your name is ____.�

They look at you in awe and ask �How did you know?�

You just smile back and say, "Oh, I know..."

If they have someone with them that tells you the child's name, just look at them and say, "No, that's not it...your name is ____.�

If they don't have a friend or anyone with them, you say, "I know...I've got it...your name is _______." (again this time, it's the wrong name)

When they look at you and say no again...you say, "Yes it is. I know that's your name. You're just pretending it's not your name, aren't you? Fine then -- you tell me your name."

When they tell you their name, you say, "That's not your name."

They always come back to see you again!

Do you have an idea for �Silly Stuff�?

Email your suggestion (and photo of your prop/idea in action, if available) to info@mooseburger.com with �Silly Stuff� in the Subject line. If we publish your idea in a future issue of Mooseburger Newz, we will send you a free autographed Kazoo! Be sure to give us your name and mailing address so we can mail off your prize.

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31 � August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

We are blessed to have so many talented friends who give 110% of themselves at Moose Camp. The staff is what makes Mooseburger such a wonderful place to learn. You won�t find a better collection of heart, brains, and funny bones anywhere else! Starting with our September issue, we have been highlighting our staff members, their courses, and skill specialties, so you can get to know them better. To date, we�ve focused on Fred Baisch, Karen Bell, Sean Carlock, Greg DeSanto, Karen DeSanto, Robin Eurich, Christopher Hudert, Connie Kennedy, Dan Langwell, Tricia Manuel, and our Special Guest Star Jay Stewart!

To read the back issues, click here . Stay tuned to the next 3 issues for more �Staff Spotlights�

Brenda "Sam" Marshall has been clowning around as "Flower" since 1981. Her pastor needed a clown for Vacation Bible School, so she donned a borrowed costume and truly "grotesque" make-up and proceeded to be bitten by the "clown bug!" Four years and not much growth later, she decided if she was going to do this seriously, she needed to learn to do it right. She enrolled in a clown class taught by a former European circus clown at the local junior college. From that class, she became involved in the local clown alley where the growth process began. In the following years she has performed at birthday parties, company picnics, grand openings, parades, hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, and various church activities including Vacation Bible Schools and camps in Texas and several other states. In the fall of 1991, Brenda joined seventeen other clowns from all over the United States to become Citizen Ambassadors to Poland, Russia, and Hungary. They visited children's hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, schools, circus training facilities and four circus performances. A few years later she was asked to be the leader of the first People to People delegation of clowns to China. She has been involved as the Clown Coordinator and a performer in the Circus of the King, a Christian circus, where many have responded to the gospel presented in a unique way. Her book, �Sharing God�s Love Through Laughter � A Guide to Christian Clowning,� was written to encourage others in this unique ministry. And her second book, "Something so Ridiculous - Ever Changing Ways to Present a Never Changing Message," will be published sometime this year. Recently, Brenda became one of the co-founders of a therapeutic clown program called "Funnyatrics" at Children�s Medical Center Dallas. She is known as "Dr. Abby Normal." She continues to travel around the world with her red nose leading the way. She was just in India (for the fourth annual visit) with Sandy "Maizy" Kephart, Brad "Bonehead" Stone and Brittany "Zoe" Allen. The group spent time with the children of Bless India and King's Kids children's homes and visited schools, churches, a home for children with AIDS, and even performed on a rooftop! After 30 years of clowning, she still sees herself as a student of the art, attending training as a student whenever her schedule allows.

Brenda says:

�Clowning is an art medium that reaches across ages, cultures, languages and other barriers to touch the hearts of people everywhere. It is a joy to introduce the students of Clowning 101 at Moose Camp to the power that is within them to accomplish this in their part of the world!�

MORNING COURSE:

Clowning 101

Learn the funny art of clowning from the ground up. Tricia Manuel and Brenda Marshall will gently introduce you to make-up, costuming, character development, and performance skills. Their holistic approach will seamlessly interweave the skills that will start you on the road toward being a great clown. Their sharing-and-caring style will teach you volumes in a short time! When you leave Moose Camp, you will have all the basics you need to begin your new life as a clown. If you have never put on make-up before, then Clowning 101 is the right Course for you! (class size limited).

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS & LABS:

Brenda may be teaching one or more of the following Afternoon Workshops and/or Labs:

Clown Ministry: An Introduction - What is clown ministry? Who can do it? When is it appropriate? Where are the opportunities for ministry? Why use clowning? How do we incorporate clowning skills into ministry? Any questions? This class will answer them all!

Clown Ministry: Skits - Constructing skits that convey a message will be the focus of the class. We will look at the basics of skit construction and performance techniques. We will also look at the importance of props in a ministry program.

Clown Ministry: Storytelling & Magic - This session combines storytelling with a message and magic. We will explore the basic techniques of storytelling as well as some simple magic that you can make yourself. Then we'll look at combining the two to reinforce the message.

Clown Ministry: from Balloons to Songs - Silly songs, balloons, and puppets! We will learn some fun songs to sing with kids (even if you can't sing!) and some balloon sculptures that help present the message. Also includes basic puppetry and how to use puppets in your clown ministry programs.

Gospel Magic Lab - This session combines the Gospel message and magic. We will explore the basic techniques of magic and how certain tricks can be applied to your routine. Then we'll look at combining the two to reinforce the message.

Props for Your Hospital Bag - She will show you how to best prepare for a trip to the nursing home or hospital, and give you an idea of what to bring and what to leave at home.

Caring Clown: From Entry to Exit - How do you enter a hospital room as a clown? What do you do once you are inside? And how do you exit? We will discover and practice ways to answer all of these questions and share ideas for props to carry in your pocket...just in case you need them.

Parades and Props - Don't let the parade pass you by. There is more to a parade performance than walking and waving! Brenda will share with you a variety of fun ideas to make the most of your time on the parade route!

You Character, You! - Developing a clown character is probably the most difficult, most overlooked, and yet the most important part of being a clown. Get some tips, ideas, and exercises for finding the clown in YOU!

Balloon Jam � Brenda and Dan will host an open Balloon Jam to give you "balloonatics" unstructured time to do your stuff, plus offer help to beginners or show some advance tricks - bring your own balloons!

School Shows - Laughter + Learning = Retention. This class will include ideas for preparation and performing in school settings.

Thunder Lightening Brainstorm! - Where do you get your ideas for clowning? This is the question asked most often! This class will give you some ideas for looking at the world around you through the eyes of a clown. And, you will see how easy it is to start a brainstorm file of your own!

Marcela believes that one of the greatest gifts we can give to others are happy memories. A children entertainer since 1982, she has shared her love for clowning, storytelling, magic, puppets and face painting thru her character known as Mama Clown.

A pioneer in the art of face painting, Marcela published the first book and magazine on the subject of face painting. Today she is author to seven books, director of FABA TV (Face and Body Art Television), creative director of Silly Farm Supplies, and the producer of the Face and Body Art International Convention held in Fort Lauderdale. Florida.

As a teacher of variety arts, she travels worldwide to share her talents and experience with aspiring performers and artists. Her personal goal is to inspire others to become the best that they can be.

Marcela says:

�Love what you do with all your heart and do it with enthusiasm. This is the key to success.�

MORNING COURSE:

The Colorful and Fun Art of Face Painting

Nowhere in the US can clowns get a better education in face painting than through this seven hours hands-on progressive workshop! Starting with learning to master the techniques necessary to make your artwork pop and wow a crowd, in this class students learn how to apply these techniques to create beautiful masterpieces. From simple and fast designs aimed at efficiently moving the line, the most popular designs of all time to how to paint designs that WOW, this class is a must for anyone looking to fine tune their skills and learn new ones.

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS & LABS:

Marcela may be teaching one or more of the following Afternoon Workshops:

The Enchanted Forest - In this class students learn to paint variations of flower designs, butterflies, unicorns and other pretty designs for girls of all ages.

Boys will be Boys - From Superheroes to scary monsters and fast but fun designs, this class teaches how to entertain the boys by teaching a variation of face painting design ideas that boys love.

Amazing Bling Masks - One of the most popular designs for girls of all ages, this class teaches the formula for painting an unlimited variation of beautiful masks and how to add perceive value through the use of rhinestones, glitter and liquid bling.

Creating and Performing with Multiple Characters - Join Marcela as she sparks your imagination and creativity to help you create a series of characters based on your clowning experience. A wonderful way to increase you business and profit margin by offering your clients themed performances for their events, this class is full of ideas for how to have fun being pirates, storytellers, fairies, elves and other entertaining personas. Included are tips on how to market these characters.

Silk Magic for Very Young Audiences - Pack Small, Play Big is a wonderful concept when working birthday parties and smaller venues. In this class Marcela will teach you how to get the most of your change bag as she shares with you how to use silks, storytelling and magic to captivate a young audience.

Come Play with Me! - Marcela believes that the more fun we have on the stage the more fun everyone is going to have. Learn how to win an audience and hold them in the palm of your hands through audience participation. Tips on funny patter to help you communicate with more than a smile, to crowd control and ways to handle audience volunteers, This class teaches how to make the stage your playground and you the leader of the games.

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�

Scan this QR Code with your smartphone:

This will send you to the Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp website

March Sale Specials

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�POTOFGOLD�

While supplies last! NO back-orders -- in stock items only.

Don't miss out on these great deals!

HALF-PRICE COLLARS AND MINI BIBS � St. Patrick�s Day and Easter are just around the corner. Are your costumes ready for these holidays? These new bows can be used as a Neck Bow Tie or as a Hair Bow! Get 50% off any in-stock collar or mini bib when you order a Small Bow (6� across) or Large Bow (9� across) at the regular price in one of these three materials:

Mini Bib ~~Reg. $38.00~~ = SALE $19.00
Mini Collar ~~Reg. $24.00~~ = SALE $12.00
Regular Collar ~~Reg. $27.00~~ = SALE $13.50
Lou Collar ~~Reg. $32.00~~ = SALE $16.00

DISCOUNTED MILLIE HATS � Save $7.00 on a new clown hat! These pretty pastels and beautiful bright colors are perfect for Spring and Summer. Can be worn with or without a wig. No two are alike; each has been hand-decorated by Mary C. Only a dozen or so are left in stock!

Woven Millie Hat ~~Reg, $32.00~~ = SALE $25.00
Wool Felt Millie Hat ~~Reg, $32.00~~ = SALE $25.00

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�POTOFGOLD�

Call in your order: 800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our international friends)

Fax your order: 320-963-6692

Go online to order: www.mooseburger.com

Terms and Conditions of Sales:

Supplies are limited. Sales are only valid on in-stock merchandise. 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 about the availability of stock, then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.
You have to type the word �POTOFGOLD� in the Discount Code box at the end of your online order, or write �POTOFGOLD� somewhere on your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the word �POTOFGOLD� to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.
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.
All sales on clearance items are final; no returns or refunds.

Clown Summit

The Clown Summit is an exciting online audio event that happens in February. During the week of the Clown Summit, a free podcast of a clown-related interview is posted each day. The 2012 Clown Summit Theme was: Clown Arts Education. Pricilla Mooseburger was interviewed, along with five other influential and amazing clown educators. The clown blog-o-sphere was humming with rave reviews and feedback during the entire week � it was great!

Quoted from Chris Lueck, creator of the Clown Summit:

"My goal with the Clown Summit is to provide easy access to life changing information to the clown community. These interviews are that. The interviewees did not hold back; they were so open and shared such amazing thoughts, ideas, and stories on the art of clowning. I can't wait to share them with you. These interviews have the potential to help you take your clown work to the next level -- no matter what that level may be."

While this year�s Clown Summit has come and gone, the interviews are still available for purchase. You haven�t missed your chance to gain hours of inspiration � but don�t wait much longer�

The Interviews are available in either MP3 downloads or Audio CDs

CLICK HERE to buy your copy now!

Scan this QR Code with your smartphone to go to the Clown Summit website

Mooseburger Travel Calendar (http://mooseburger.com/cgi-bin/moose/calendar.pl)

I had a fabulous time in Arizona (gee, what Minnesotan WOULDN�T enjoy a trip down south during February?!).

I met a lot of great folks in the APS Volunteer Clown Troupe, headed by Terry Ricketts. Here is a snapshot of some make-up make-overs I helped with. We had so much fun!

Where in the World is Pricilla Mooseburger?

March 17, 2012

St. Patrick�s Day Grande Parade

Location: Maple Lake, MN

Website: http://www.maplelakechamber.com/sitepages/pid212.php

I will not be appearing as Pricilla Mooseburger, but as an Irish Washer Woman. Please keep reading below for an invitation to join us in this grand and glorious tradition!

March 19 � 23, 2012

World Clown Association Convention

Location: San Diego, CA

Website: www.worldclown.com

I will be selling all our fabulous Pricilla Mooseburger Originals in the Dealers Room as well as teaching classes. If you are looking for something in particular, please contact me by March 2^nd to make sure it gets shipped off to California in time!

April 27 � 29, 2012

M.A.S.C.A. Klown-a-Rama

Location: Harrisburg, PA

I will be selling all our fabulous Pricilla Mooseburger Originals in the Dealers Room as well as teaching classes.

June 5 � 10, 2012

Red Skelton Clown School

Location: Vincennes, IN

I will be selling all our fabulous Pricilla Mooseburger Originals in the Dealers Room as well as teaching classes.

June 16, 2012

Buffalo Days Parade

Location: Buffalo, MN

Website: http://www.buffalochamber.org/sitepages/pid40.php

July 31 � August 5, 2012

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

Location: Buffalo, MN

St. Patrick�s Day Parade

Don't miss out on the fun! Everyone is invited to the 35th Anniversary of Maple Lake's St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade in Maple Lake, Minnesota on March 17th!!

Don't sit on the curb and watch the parade pass you by! You are invited to join our clown club, The Clown Arounds, in the parade. If you are really gutsy, then you should be inducted as a member of the beloved Irish Washer Women. Membership is not excluded to females -- as you may have noticed from the photos, some of our gals have a little extra testosterone!

You will have so much fun with us! First, we have a pot-luck lunch at the Flower Shop on Division Street before we get into costume and complete the finishing touches on the float. Then we head off for our spot in the parade route. For those of you who cannot walk the length of the parade, we have a lovely float for you to ride. The rest of us hoof it with wet mops to bless the crowd.

Most of the clowns entertain pre-parade, and we catch up with them somewhere near the end for a ride back to the Flower Shop. Don�t worry, the parade is not very long � only about 8 blocks! Ha!

Contact me for more information:

pricilla@mooseburger.com

320-963-6277

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Mooseburger Newz February 2012

2012-02-01T12:59:25Z

February 2012

Article - Tip - Camp - New - Sales - Calendar - Clown Summit

Redefining Yourself

When you tell someone you are a clown, the response is mixed.

Sometimes it is positive: "Really?! That sounds like fun; I wish I could do that. I love clowns!"

Or it could be worse: "Oh nice, you're kidding -- right? Clowns scare me.�

To most people, a clown is someone in a one-piece jumpsuit with pompoms up the front and a rainbow wig, swinging a whoopee cushion or rubber chicken, or squirting a flower.

(If you own or wear any of these items please don't take offense -- this is just a sweeping generalization based on a popular notion!)

But there is so much more to us than that, right? You know it! Those of us drawn to clowning are anything but a cartoon. We have deep feelings, desires, and dedication to bringing laughter to young and old.

So what DOES it mean to be a clown? Even in the clown community it means different things to different people. Honestly, we need to be brave enough to take the time to identify ourselves. What kind of clown do you want to be?? There are so many options! When I do my PEP Talks (Personal Education Plan) for Mooseburger Camp, it is the first question I ask. What kind of clowning do you do? It is a great opening question and I love to hear the varied answers.

For all the differences in clowns, there are still wonderful similarities. We love to make people -- of all ages -- smile, forget their troubles, and laugh. How do we choose to do it�ah, that is the difference. That is the wonder of clowning. So much variety!

First you need to really embrace and define what kind of clown YOU are and what you want to do. Do not let anyone dictate what you are supposed to be or do.

�Really?� you ask.

�Really!� I say.

You have to have the courage to look inside and make those choices for yourself. I probably have told you the story of my miserable failure as a birthday party clown. I used to drag my giant circus props into people�s living rooms and try to do a show. Yikes! They still smelled like elephant! After leaving the circus, I thought that to be a real "home town" clown I needed to do birthday parties. Well�I tried it. And I really didn't feel comfortable. It didn't fit my personality or performance style. I might have quit clowning if I would have had to stick it out in the birthday party market. Well, I probably would have starved! Luckily for me, I stumbled on some different options of performing.

It didn't take too long for me to figure out that I was more comfortable as a stage clown doing skits. I also love meet and greet. It is so fun to chit chat with the audience and get to know them. Get a smile, a chuckle, take a picture, and move on. That brings a smile to my face. I like to ask ridiculous questions, especially of little girls in pretty dresses and sparkly shoes. �Can I borrow your dress? It might be a little big, but I can pin it in.� I come up with a silly scenario of why I need her outfit and the shoes too. It always gets a laugh out of the parents as the child tries to explain to me why I can not borrow their clothes. It�s just little silly stuff. I love silly stuff.

Are you feeling pressured to be some kind of clown you don't want to be? It happens to a lot of us by well-meaning clowns. I will never forget how I got booked for my first birthday party. I was standing in a friend�s kitchen, delivering a costume I made for him. He was on the phone booking a party and realized he was double-booked. He looked at me and said �What are you doing Saturday?� Before I knew it, I was frantically trying to put together a birthday party show. He assumed because I was a Ringling clown, had performed at Disneyland and toured doing stage shows that a birthday party would be a��piece of cake!� HAH! Not so! Beware the well-intentioned clown. They try to help new clowns figure out what they want to be �when they grow up!� LOL!

But here�s the reality: only YOU can figure out what to do with your funny talent. It just takes a little time, effort, and honesty to discover what you really want to get out of clowning. Take the challenge! Ask yourself these questions:

What is the best way you like to perform?

Do you like being the star of the show, or are you better suited to be a supporting player?

Do you like stage performances and skits?

Do you like one-on-one performing like meeting and greeting?

Do you like the closeness of birthday parties and kids shows?

Would you rather be a moving target, like in a parade? (Parades are great practice opportunities because you can perfect a short routine doing the same bit over and over again as you move down the parade route to get a fresh audience each time)

Once you figure out these questions, you can look into the tools of the trade and how you can use them to enhance your own performing style. If you prefer the hit-and-run approach like I do, then parades, short skits, face painting, or balloons can be great tools. If you are more into developing relationships, then doing birthday parties can give you the chance to spend more time with your audience. If you like to perform solo or in a small group on stage for an extended time and have a message then Library shows, Fire Safety/Stranger Danger presentations, or Gospel clowning may be areas you want to explore. Hospital and Caring clown takes special skill; you need to be able to do your performing and detach yourself from the reality of the situation at hand. It may seem easy at first, until you loose your first patient. You need to be trained to deal with the emotional impact of this kind of work.

Regardless of what style of clown you want to be, or what kind of clowning you want to do, you need to choose for YOURSELF. If well-meaning club members try to push you in a direction with which you are not comfortable, then you need to be ready to stand your ground. Some folks just can�t understand why another clown wouldn�t love to do the same thing they love to do. Simple, it is just not YOUR style. Smile and say �Thanks, but no thanks. I would rather do ______________ instead.� Having a prepared response is the best defense. Don�t be afraid to repeat it! Sometimes folks think if they just keep asking you will give in. Usually by the third time you say �No thanks,� they get the picture. Always do it with a smile. Most folks mean well, so give them the benefit of the doubt. Realize that they are not trying to goad you or make you miserable � they simply don�t understand your discomfort. To paraphrase a fitting quote: �Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by ignorance.� You never know where they are coming from. One of my favorite quotes states �Be nicer than necessary -- Everyone is fighting some kind of battle.� How true. As clowns, we are there to help heal the world with laughter, one smile at a time. Just remember �To thine own self be true,� and you can�t miss!

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

P.S. I love the idea of �Silly Stuff� so much, that I have posted some ideas in this month�s newsletter. I hope to make it a regular bit every month, so PLEASE email me your �Silly Stuff� ideas (and photos, if you have them). If we publish your idea, we will send you a free autographed Kazoo! Whoopie!

Email your suggestions to info@mooseburger.com with �Silly Stuff� in the Subject line. Remember to provide your name and contact information so we can send you a Kazoo.

Silly Stuff

Get a big roll of double tickets. You know, those �KEEP THIS COUPON� kind for raffles. You can find colorful rolls of 2,000 ranging from $6 to $11, depending on where you look. Plenty of places sell these: Wal-Mart, Party City, Staples, Oriental Trading, Amazon.com, even Sears. If you do any of those giant parades, like Milwaukee�s �Great Circus Parade�, you might go through a roll in one day! However, an entire roll can be bulky to carry around for a small event, so have a strip of a hundred or so clipped to your belt, or make your own mini roll: Tape the first ticket around an empty paper towel tube, and wind it around tightly a few times until you have enough for that day�s event. Trim the tube to fit in your pocket or bag, and you�re ready to go!

They are perfect to hand out for free shows or parades! You can act like a ticket taker:

�Ticket please. �What?? You don�t have a ticket? Here, you had better take this one.�

They might ask you what it is good for. Shrug your shoulders and say:

�I don�t know, but it says KEEP THIS COUPON so it must be important!�

Take it one step further: Attach a small hole-puncher to a lanyard hanging around your neck or on your belt. Now you are ready for when the kids come back to you with the ticket and want you to do something else. You could use this bit before your Birthday Party as an ice breaker. Give every child a ticket and then punch a hole in it. Just the sheer silliness of it is fun! The more serious you are about it the better! And for less than half a penny per interaction, you can�t beat the price.

Do you have an idea for �Silly Stuff�? Email your suggestion (and photo, if you have one) to info@mooseburger.com with �Silly Stuff� in the Subject line. If we publish your idea in a future issue of Mooseburger Newz, we will send you a free autographed Kazoo!

Tip of the Month

When was the last time you organized your Make-Up Kit?

1. Go through your make-up kit and give it a good scrubbing! Get the goopy gunk cleaned out of the corners. Clean all of your brushes with saddle soap or brush cleaner. Wipe off the containers. How�s the condition of your mirror? Perhaps it is time to replace that, too.

2. Toss out any old stuff that has gotten contaminated or separated. Make a shopping list of the things you need to replace.

3. Time to down-size? Buy a smaller tackle box if things have gotten out of hand. You may have upgraded to a more natural color base for your Auguste clown character. Why are you still hauling around that Bingo Pink??? Now is not the time to be sentimental. Take out any of the old stuff you don�t use anymore. However, if there are usable items that you just can�t bear the thought of throwing away, use your old make-up box for that old stuff and make it the �Make-up Grave Yard.� You will be glad you did (you never know when you�ll need a back-up in case of emergencies).

4. Put your powder sock or puff in a new plastic container or zip lock bag. Come to think of it�throw away that icky powder sock and fill up a new sock with fresh baby powder. Keep your Q-Tips in a small zip-loc bag so they stay neat and can be easily packed in tight spaces.

5. Make a travel repair kit for times when you need to do touch ups. Hey -- those little pencil stubs are actually good for something!

6. Buy a new smaller tackle box if things have gotten out of hand. Use your old one for extra stuff you don�t want to throw away, the �Make-up Grave Yard.� You will be glad you did! Make a shopping list of the things you need to replace.

7. Make a list of the brands, color names, and codes of your favorite items. Those screen-printed words on the containers will wear off quicker than you realize and pretty soon you won�t remember if you wear Warm Tan Glow or Warm Honey for your base. Keep the list saved in your computer and print a copy to stay in your make-up kit (laminate it or put it in a Ziploc bag to keep it clean).

8. Schedule a cleaning day for your make-up kit at least twice a year. You will be amazed at the difference it makes in your clowning. You will be more calm and confident! Not only will you never again be caught unawares with a sudden shortage of a certain color, but you also have more inner peace because you have one more area of your clown closet organized. Let�s conquer life�s little messes, one at a time!

For more make-up tips and tricks, read this newsletter article we wrote a few years back: http://mooseburger.com/cgi-bin/mooselist/mail.cgi/archive/newz/20080205154912/

Need a specific question answered about your make-up? Not sure when make-up has gone bad? Need to know the ingredients or allergy information? The make-up company Mehron offers a make-up support hotline for their products. It�s been a life-saver for us here at PMO! Call them toll-free at 1-888-552-1331 for help in applying any Mehron product. We have talked to them and found their advice helpful and thorough!

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31 � August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

We are blessed to have so many talented friends who give 110% of themselves at Moose Camp. The staff is what makes Mooseburger such a wonderful place to learn. You won�t find a better collection of heart, brains, and funny bones anywhere else! Starting with our September issue, we have been highlighting our staff members, their courses, and skill specialties, so you can get to know them better. To date, we�ve focused on Fred Baisch, Karen Bell, Sean Carlock, Greg DeSanto, Karen DeSanto, Robin Eurich, Christopher Hudert, Connie Kennedy, and our Special Guest Star Jay Stewart!

To read the back issues, click here. Stay tuned to the next 5 issues for more �Staff Spotlights�

Dan Langwell has been entertaining since 1988. For a number of years, Dan was part of children�s radio ministry, writing and voicing some of the material as well as performing on stage for the live tours of the K.A.C.T. team. He went from radio to television ministry for kids, with some cameos in front of the camera but most of Dan�s work was behind the scenes. In 1999 Dan wanted to learn more about a new style of clowning so he attended Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp. Over the years, Dan has persistently worked at improving and adding new talents and skills to his arsenal as well as helping other entertainers grow in their craft. Dan has been the President of two local clown alleys, President of the Midwest Clown Association (2006-08) COAI Co-Director of the �Junior Joey� Program and COAI Regional Vice President. Dan wants every entertainer to be the best they can be -- this starts with quality education. He believes you should continually update your skills and improve your business every chance you get. Dan knows several facets of the clowning for a living, and is happy to fill you in on his secrets of success! Get lots of help and advice on just about everything from balloons, to face-painting, to promotion, to juggling, and more!

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS & LABS

Dan may be teaching one or more of the following Afternoon Workshops and/or Labs:

Novice Balloons - Dan will give you the extra help you need to create simple balloon creations to please everyone. Not everyone needs Snoopy on a motorcycle! Learn the stuff you need to "do" balloons for parties and festivals.

Make-and-Take Juggling Balls - Dan and other staff members will show beginners an easy way to make juggling balls, which they can take with them and practice

Balloon Jam � Dan and Brenda will host an open Balloon Jam to give you "balloonatics" unstructured time to do your stuff, plus offer help to beginners or show some advance tricks - bring your own balloons!

Skits! - Need some ideas on easy-to-do skits to bring back to your alley? Dan and other staff members will act out a few skits and then break them down step-by-step so you can learn them yourself for future use.

Novice Balloons & Hats -- Dan will give you the extra help you need to create simple balloon creations and easy hats to please everyone. Learn the stuff you need to "do" balloons for parties and festivals.

Performing in a Restaurant � This increasing market for table-to-table entertainment is a great way for clowns to grow their business. Learn the tricks of the trade and how to prepare for a gig.

Entertaining with Balloons - Dan will give you the extra help you need to create simple balloon creations while entertaining your audience. They�re already watching you twist, why not make a show out of it? Learn the stuff you need to "do" balloons for parties and festivals.

Tricia Manuel is the unmistakable Pricilla Mooseburger. She got her start in clowning in the 1980s with Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus and Disneyland. She went on to create the costume company Pricilla Mooseburger Originals. After coming back from the circus, she found that the world needed a fresh take on how to train clowns; a place where they could go for a week and move toward a new level of clowning. She wanted a place where a beginner would get a holistic start on clowning with all its parts, not just a nice makeup. With the world-class Ringling Clown College program defunct, she began a plan for Mooseburger Clown Arts Education in 1994. It was the first clown training program to teach every style of clowning based on choosing one specific area on which to focus. Mooseburger Camp as we currently hold it began in 1996 and keeps getting better every year! Tricia loves teaching Clown Arts and considers it a vocation, not simply a profession. There is nothing more exciting than watching students and customers discover new things in themselves! While she loves going out to clown, she knows that she touches more people through the clowns she teaches than she could by clowning on her own. Tricia gives 100% of herself to her students and they in turn share the love of laughter with the world.

Clowning 101

Tricia is teaching this Main Course along with Brenda Marshall

Learn the funny art of clowning from the ground up. Tricia Manuel (Pricilla Mooseburger) and Brenda Marshall will gently introduce you to make-up, costuming, character development, and performance skills. Their holistic approach will seamlessly interweave the skills that will start you on the road toward being a great clown. Their sharing-and-caring style will teach you volumes in a short time! When you leave Moose Camp, you will have all the basics you need to begin your new life as a clown. If you have never put on make-up before, then Clowning 101 is the right Course for you! (class size limited).

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS & LABS

Tricia may be teaching one or more of the following Afternoon Workshops:

Hey I'm a Clown! Now What??? -- A great class for all clowns! So you're a clown, now what? Pricilla's inspirational vision of clowning will help you take what you've learned and put it into practice at home! Useful information about clown clubs and organizations, getting started locally and keeping yourself busy without clown burnout! This wonderful, inspirational lecture speaks to the heart of the clown.

Clown Costumes that Work! -- Pricilla will teach you the tricks of the trade whether you buy or make your own costumes. She will cover useful sewing tips as well as terrific ideas for you to put together your own working wardrobe.

Comic Movement -- Learn to move like a cartoon! Pricilla with share the wonderful techniques she learned while on the road with Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. This class is great for clowns of all ages and body types! You will learn how to present yourself like a pro and feel funny doing it.

Posing for Pictures � Tricia will show you the trick to taking a great picture every time. Everything from posture, to poses, to using your costume as a prop, to valuable tips (don�t hold the screaming baby!), you�ll walk out of this workshop looking like a pro!

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�

Go online to order: www.mooseburger.com

Scan this QR Code with your smartphone:

It will send you to the Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp website

NEW @ PMO

We are very excited to announce new striped t-shirt knits and seasonal fabrics!

There is a good reason you don�t see us constantly adding new materials to our stock. It is very rare to find the perfect combination of high-quality cotton and polyester blended and tightly woven together AND in bright clowny colors � it is even more rare when it comes to stretchy t-shirt knit! Sure, you can find tons of fun colorful prints in fabric stores, but most of the time it will be cheap stuff or 100% cotton, which should not be used for a hard-working clown costume. At Pricilla Mooseburger Originals, we have to stand behind our costumes and that means we have to be very picky about what fabrics we use.

Our costumes are known for lasting a decade or more. How do you think we manage that? Yes, we triple-stitch the high-stress seams and line the high-friction areas, but a lot of credit goes to the fabric. Would you plan to bake a towering layer cake with fancy icing, but start the recipe with inferior ingredients? Of course not! The same is true with costuming. We have been able to earn your trust by being picky, and we�re not about to loose that trust by using low-quality fabrics.

�Which brings us to these two new knits. We wouldn�t make this announcement unless we were confident of their durability and quality. We only wish we could get more quantity! There is a limited supply. If you�ve been waiting for something like these two, you had better get your t-shirt order in soon while it�s still here!

1/4� Stripe: Red, Orange, Butter Yellow, Teal, Turquoise, Purple, White

5/8� Stripe: Kelly Green, White

SIZES and PRICES:

X-Small 37" Chest, 15.5" Neck = $68
Small 42" Chest, 17.5" Neck = $68
Medium 45" Chest, 18.5" Neck = $68
Large 50" Chest, 20" Neck = $68
X-Large 52" Chest, 20.5" Neck = $68
XX-Large 58" Chest, 21" Neck = $73
XXX-Large 60� Chest, 21.5� Neck = $78

Holiday Bows!

We have found three FANTASTIC materials with Jelly Beans and Shamrocks, just in time for Easter and St. Patrick�s Day. Because of the limited supply, we decided to make it into bows so as many people as possible could get a little holiday cheer! Sometimes all you need to transform your costume into a holiday theme is to swap out a few accessories. A new Hair Bow or Bow Tie is the perfect way to alter your costume without breaking the bank! To make this good news even better, we are offering these limited-edition bows in conjunction with a sale.

Colors in this print: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Purple, Pink, Black

Colors in this print: Lime Green and Kelly Green

Two choices of Background Colors: White or Black

February Sale Specials

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�HUGSNKISSES�

Yep, Valentine�s Day is just around the corner,

but we are featuring a couple of OTHER holidays

in our Bow Ties this month

While supplies last! NO back-orders -- in stock items only.

Hurry and don't miss out on these great deals!

HALF-PRICE COLLARS AND MINI BIBS � Get 50% off any in-stock collar or mini bib when you order a Small Bow (6� across) or Large Bow (9� across) at the regular price in one of these five materials:

Jelly Bean
Dots Lime Green/White
Shamrock/Black
Solid Kelly Green
Shamrock/White

Mini Bib ~~Reg. $38.00~~ = SALE $19.00
Mini Collar ~~Reg. $24.00~~ = SALE $12.00
Regular Collar ~~Reg. $27.00~~ = SALE $13.50
Lou Collar ~~Reg. $32.00~~ = SALE $16.00

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�HUGSNKISSES�

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 Sales:

Supplies are limited. Sales are only valid on in-stock merchandise. 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 about the availability of stock, then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.
You have to type the word �HUGSNKISSES� in the Discount Code box at the end of your online order, or write �HUGSNKISSES� somewhere on your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the word �HUGSNKISSES� to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.
Good on phone-in, mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during the month of February. This offer is not retroactive.

Look Who Stopped By!

Jim and Joan Green were driving from Canada to Florida, and guess what lil clown shop happened to be on their way?

Fraydee and Freckles stocked up on some supplies and had fun trying on costumes and wigs � they even got to be our �Clown Super Models� for a few costume photos! We had a blast designing new custom costumes for them and talking about their up-coming trip to Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp this Summer. Wishing you safe travels and Thanks for stopping by!!

Mooseburger Travel Calendar (http://mooseburger.com/cgi-bin/moose/calendar.pl)

Where in the World is Pricilla Mooseburger?

January 31 � February 3, 2012

25th Annual Educational Characterization Through Clowning and Puppetry Camp

Arizona Fire and Burn Educator�s Conference

Location: Bullhead City, AZ

Website: http://www.afbea.org/charecterization-camp/conferences/20/

I will not be present to teach at this conference, but Pricilla Mooseburger Originals will have a booth in the dealers room!

February 4, 2012

APS Volunteer Clown Troupe Training

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Contact: Terry.Ricketts@aps.com

March 17, 2012

St. Patrick�s Day Grande Parade

Location: Maple Lake, MN

Website: http://www.maplelakechamber.com/sitepages/pid212.php

I will not be appearing as Pricilla Mooseburger, but as an Irish Washer Woman. Please keep reading below for an invitation to join us in this grand and glorious tradition!

March 19 � 23, 2012

World Clown Association Convention

Location: San Diego, CA

Website: www.worldclown.com

I will be selling all our fabulous Pricilla Mooseburger Originals in the Dealers Room as well as teaching classes. If you are looking for something in particular, please contact me by March 1^st to make sure it gets shipped off to California in time!

April 27 � 29, 2012

M.A.S.C.A. Klown-a-Rama

Location: Harrisburg, PA

June 5 � 10, 2012

Red Skelton Clown School

Location: Vincennes, IN

I will be selling all our fabulous Pricilla Mooseburger Originals in the Dealers Room as well as teaching classes. If you are looking for something in particular, please contact me by March 1^st to make sure it gets shipped off to California in time!

June 16, 2012

Buffalo Days Parade

Location: Buffalo, MN

Website: http://www.buffalochamber.org/sitepages/pid40.php

July 31 � August 5, 2012

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

Location: Buffalo, MN

Clown Summit

�Free to Listen, Priceless to Hear�

The Clown Summit is a free, online, week-long audio event happening January 30^th - February 3rd. During the week of the Clown Summit, a new audio interview with an influential and amazing clown educator will be posted inside our website each day. The 2012 Clown Summit Theme is: Clown Training and Clown Educators.

Quoted from Chris Lueck, creator of the Clown Summit:

"My goal with the Clown Summit is to provide easy access to life changing information to the clown community. These interviews are that. The interviewees did not hold back; they were so open and shared such amazing thoughts, ideas, and stories on the art of clowning. I can't wait to share them with you. These interviews have the potential to help you take your clown work to the next level -- no matter what that level may be."

Visit www.clownsummit.com for more info and to register. Simply register by entering your name and email address, and you will receive an email with the link to listen to all the interviews! Each interview will be available to listen to for free for only 24 hours. Then, the next day a new interview will be posted.

Pricilla Mooseburger's interview will be posted on February 3rd!

Remember, it is FREE to listen -- but you have to SIGN UP to get the link emailed to you!! Register now!
www.clownsummit.com

Clown Coaching

While our Group Coaching sessions have already started, I have a few time slots still open for Private Coaching. Listen to a recorded call and find out what it is all about: Dial 605-477-2199. Enter access code 232412, and reference number 2.

Here is what the participants

say about their experience:

�Clown coaching really helped to motivate my creativity. Many of us perform as a clown as well as working a full time job and juggle many other family duties and responsibilities. Needless to say, clowning is put on the back burner and we do not stop and use our creativity as much as we would like in between our clown commitments. The knowledge I have obtained from this coaching series has helped me in both my clowning life and personal life. Each call was very encouraging and thought provoking. It was exactly what I had been looking for to help me stay focused and goal oriented, while continuing to polish and perfect my clown skills. It helped boost my confidence and gave me positive reinforcement that I am doing exactly what I was CREATED to do. It doesn't get any better than that! I would highly recommend this to everyone, no matter how long you have been clowning to take advantage of this clown coaching opportunity that Tricia Manuel is offering.�

~ Theresa G.

�Being the skeptic I am, I really didn�t think there would be anything in this that I haven�t already heard from the dozen or so motivational speakers I�ve listened to over the years. I was wrong! This program isn�t just to motivate. It encourages, educates, builds bonds between the participants, and most of all it holds one accountable to the progress that is (in my opinion) unavoidable. I understand that it is expensive. I am a limited-budget kinda guy too. But quality costs money, and education like advertising isn�t an expense�it�s a necessity.�

~ Jim D.

�WOW! That call was awesome!! You really gave me some great input and advice to work with. I feel so inspired and positive about it all now�thank you so much. You had some amazing words of wisdom and advice for me, and I�m going to take you up on the challenges and push myself to do the things we spoke about. You are a WONDERFUL coach, you have such a warm way about you that made it very easy to open up with fears�I can�t thank you enough for what you did for both me and �Zoe.�

~ Brittany A.

Clown Coaching Details:

How it works: Once enrolled we will set up a call schedule and you will be provided with a call-in phone number and access code. You will be asked powerful questions on what you want to achieve in your clowning, what is causing your problems and what your dreams are. Together we will find those answers and plot a course for success.

Coaching is not counseling, nor is it therapy. It is insightful encouragement combined with goal setting and powerful questions that will motivate you to your own clowning success. I provide the experience, guidance and structure for each call so everyone has a roadmap for success. You will be excited and thrilled with the results. Coaching is an innovative way for people to empower themselves. Private coaching gives us more time to dig deeper and accelerate your success rate.

Payment is EASY! Fee is $90.00 per month, for a three month agreement (6 one-hour coaching calls total). You will be charged the first of each month. Have questions? I will be happy to tell you all about this exciting opportunity! Contact me at pricilla@mooseburger.com or 320-963-6277.

St. Patrick�s Day Parade

Don't miss out on the fun!

Everyone is invited to the 35th Anniversary of Maple Lake's St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade in Maple Lake, Minnesota on March 17th!!

Most of the clowns entertain pre-parade, and we catch up with them somewhere near the end for a ride back to the Flower Shop. Don�t worry, the parade is not very long � only about 8 blocks! Ha!

Contact me for more information:

pricilla@mooseburger.com

320-963-6277

The last few weeks have been very odd weather in Minnesota. It�s winter�or least, it�s supposed to be� We�ve been getting balmy 50-degree days from the end of December to mid-January. Of course once we had gotten used to that warm sun, the bone-chilling 3-degree days after that soon whipped us into shock and reminded us that it was really truly January. And now we�re back to warm sunny skies � What gives?!?

A friend sent us an email with this helpful reminder to keep it all in perspective:

�COLD is a relative thing, ya know��

65 degrees: Arizonans turn on the heat. People in Minnesota plant gardens.
60 degrees: Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in Minnesota sunbathe.
50 degrees: Italian & English cars won't start. People in Minnesota drive with the windows down.
40 degrees: Georgians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, wool hats. People in Minnesota throw on a flannel shirt.
35 degrees: New York landlords finally turn up the heat. People in Minnesota have the last cookout before it gets cold.
20 degrees: People in Miami go into comas. Minnesotans close their windows.
0 degrees: Californians fly away to Mexico. People in Minnesota get out their winter coats.
10 below zero: Hollywood disintegrates. The Girl Scouts in Minnesota are selling cookies door to door.
20 below zero: Washington DC runs out of hot air. (Ya think? Nah.). People in Minnesota let their dogs sleep indoors.
30 below zero: Santa Claus abandons the North Pole for warmer climes. Minnesotans get upset because they can't start the snowmobile.
40 below zero: ALL atomic motion stops. People in Minnesota start saying "Cold enough for ya, eh?"
50 below zero: Hell freezes over. Minnesota public schools will open 2 hours late.

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Mooseburger Newz - January 2012

2012-01-03T13:25:37Z

January 2012

Article - Coaching - Tip - - Moose Camp - Sales

Don�t Ring in the New Year�

KAZOO in the New Year!

Happy New Year to all my dear clown friends! No � really -- I mean it! I am so excited about this upcoming year and all the wonderful new adventures that will come my way.

How can I be so positive? Good question. If you listen to the media, we should all go jump off a bridge. Eep!

Clowns are creepy�

Economy is in the tank�

Corporations are cutting back�

blah blah blah�

In the clown industry, I have seen many changes. Change is inevitable. I hear there are less people joining the big organizations, less people going to conventions, less young people clowning, and lots of people who should be in the know predicting gloom and doom for the future of clowns.

Hmmm. What do I think?

Baloney! Each year I am blessed with meeting some of the most wonderful clowns on the planet! I meet folks who have been clowning for decades, and folks who are just getting started. It is true that the face of clowning is changing, but that is okay. Change can be GOOD if we choose to embrace it.

Are there really not as many people going into clowning? Maybe. How can anyone quantify that? By the attendance at a convention? By the number of clown-for-hire websites?

Maybe the types of clowning that are growing are the types that are hard to keep tallies of, simply because they aren�t the sort to put up their own websites or attend conventions. Maybe the people who are going into clowning now are going into it for the right reasons. It is not so easy to make a quick buck doing kids parties anymore. To make it in clowning you need to be clever and diversify. Hmmm�could that mean we get people who are more determined, more dedicated, more willing to go the extra mile? I think so. Maybe quality is better than quantity.

There are more and more people going into clowning to give back to the community. More clowns are choosing to go to nursing homes and hospitals. That is not an easy road, but it is worthwhile! God Bless them! There are more opportunities to share your love of clowning by performing at cancer walks, Special Olympics, charity events, Make a Wish, soup kitchens, etc, etc. Pick you favorite cause and you will be very busy!

I have watched it go both ways. I have seen people get into clowning for charity work, only to find that they can do some jobs for pay on the side to support their not-for-profit clowning habit. I have seen clowns-for-hire do so well, that they are able to give back by doing some charity work as well. Which every way works, it works!

I don't worry about the age of our clowns. I still see young people entering clowning. I get contacted on a regular basis with requests for children and teens to be allowed to come to Moose Camp. I know of clowns who are running successful Junior Joey programs in their communities.

People may not be going to conventions as much as year's past, but that is not the only place people gather to clown! Now they are communicating on the internet. Clown Forum is a great place to meet clowns, ask questions, and get connected. The Mooseburger Yahoo Group is a fun way for alumni and new campers to get connected and stay in touch.

Clowning may be changing, but change can be good. I am happy to be a part of it all. We have a lot to be happy about!

This year Pricilla Mooseburger Originals will be launching a NEW website. My goal is to offer a more user-friendly shopping cart.

We will also be taking advantage of YouTube and product demonstrations so you can find out more about our products before you buy.

I am so excited about the Creative Clown Coaching program. New groups are forming and starting this month!

Joy is all about attitude. It is just that simple. I have been able to refocus my energies and make meaningful changes over the past year. How? Small steps. I ask myself on a daily basis: �What can I do today to get me one step closer to my goals?�

-- Oh wait a minute, first I need to set my goals. It is so crucial to know WHERE you are going if you are ever going to get there!! Take a minute before this New Year gets away from you and decide three things that you want to have happen in your clown world for 2012. Write them down. Post them somewhere you will see them everyday. Trust me. If you look at that list every day you will begin to change your thinking. You will be reminded of what is important to you. You will start to make small choices that will move you in the right direction.

Here is one of my favorite quotes from www.tut.com �I still don�t get why people are so surprised that the Tortoise beat the Hare over the long run. Consistent effort -- no matter how small -- sparks magic, fills sails, butters bread, turns tides, instills faith, summons friends, improves health, burns calories, creates abundance, yields clarity, builds courage, spins planets, and rewrites destinies. No matter how small.� I love that quote so much I printed it out and taped it to my desk right below my keyboard.

You know what makes goal-setting easier? Surround yourself with positive people. Don't be afraid to tell people that you are going to try to be more positive this year. If you find yourself around clowns who go down the gloom and doom path, gently change the subject. Eventually they will get the hint that you are not interested in talking about negative stuff.

If you are really interested in making meaningful change in the upcoming year, there are still a few spots left on my Creative Clown Coaching Call series. Keep reading further in this newsletter about it, and then email me directly if you are interested pricilla@mooseburger.com.

So, remember not to take life (or clowning) too serious. Remember to have some fun!

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

Need something fun in your life?

Get a kazoo.

What -- a kazoo?

Yes, I said a KAZOO!

National Kazoo Day occurs annually on or about January 28 (or whenever it is convenient to the kazooist). Many kazooists choose the fourth Thursday in January because it's handy. As stated by the day�s founder, Chaplin Willard Rahn of the Joyful Noise Kazoo Band at the Homewood Retirement Home in Maryland, "After all, we have to be flexible." Right there you can see that they don�t take themselves too seriously! How fun!

If any of you have been following my career you know that I am the Kazoo Clown Queen! LOL! I have taught literally thousands of clowns how to make funny kazoo horns and strut their stuff down the street. A kazoo is magic! I have watched a kazoo, a section of garden hose, a funnel, and some stickers turn an adult into a kid again! I use my kazoo to announce the winners of the Moose Camp scholarships over the phone. I have been questioned at length by airport security, because they couldn't figure out what a kazoo was doing in my suitcase:

�Excuse me ma�am, what is THIS in your luggage?�

�A kazoo.�

�A�what??�

�A kazoo!�

�Why do you have a kazoo in your bag?�

�Because I am a clown.� They look at me like I was a nut! Well�I am a nut. What a great day!!!

In honor of National Kazoo Day (or Week, or Month, or whenever) I would like to offer our customers autographed kazoos, 20% off the Kazoo Band Kits, a kazoogle bugle piece, music CDs, and directions on how to build your own funny clown kazoo horn! Keep reading to the end of this newsletter for details on these and other specials this month.

Links on the hummable, lovable, humble Kazoo:

How to Play the Kazoo: http://www.kazoos.com/pub/index.htm

National Kazoo Day: http://www.nationalkazooday.com/

Physics and History of the Kazoo: http://www.kazoos.com/historye.htm

Using Kazoos in Children�s Entertainment: Click Here To View Or Download PDF (http://www.kazoos.com/pub/kazoos_in_childrens_entertainment.pdf)

Clown Coaching

We are starting a new 3-month session this month. Sign up NOW! Listen to a recorded call and see what it is all about. To hear the two types of coaching sessions we recorded, following these instructions:

Group conference call session: Dial 605-477-2199. Enter access code 232412, and reference number 1.

Private one-on-one session: Dial 605-477-2199. Enter access code 232412, and reference number 2.

Here is what the participants

say about their experience:

�The coaching sessions are really great!!! I am glad I signed up. It's clown talk -- thinking & advice at a unique level. With the small group of various level clowns the perspectives and viewpoints are all different and insightful. Tricia's coaching thoughts and queries really make me dig down further into my whys and hows of being a clown. I find days later I am still jotting down new ideas and journaling new creative clowning actions that I will expand on another day.�

~ Ruth J.

~ Brittany A.

�Clown coaching really helped to motivate my creativity. Listening and sharing with other people with the same passion in life, is priceless. Many of us perform as a clown, as well as working a full time job and juggle many other family duties and responsibilities. Needless to say, clowning is many times put on the back burner and we do not stop and use our creativity as much as we would like in between our clown commitments. Clown coaching has helped me to realize I am not alone in my journey. It helped me stay accountable on my weekly challenges and goals that are encouraged on each call. The interaction among the participants was amazing. The knowledge I have obtained from this coaching series has helped me in both my clowning life and personal life. Each call was very encouraging and thought provoking. It was exactly what I had been looking for to help me stay focused and goal oriented, while continuing to polish and perfect my clown skills. It helped boost my confidence and gave me positive reinforcement that I am doing exactly what I was CREATED to do. It doesn't get any better than that! I would highly recommend this to everyone, no matter how long you have been clowning to take advantage of this clown coaching opportunity that Tricia Manuel is offering.�

~ Theresa G.

�Being the skeptic I am, I really didn�t think there would be anything in this that I haven�t already heard from the dozen or so motivational speakers I�ve listened to over the years. I was wrong! This program isn�t just to motivate. It encourages, educates, builds bonds between the participants, and most of all it holds one accountable to the progress that is (in my opinion) unavoidable. I understand that it is expensive. I am a limited budget kinda guy too. But quality costs money, and education like advertising isn�t an expense�it�s a necessity.�

~ Jim D.

Clown Coaching Details:

Welcome to the Clown Coaching Call series! Through conference call coaching, I have been able to do amazing things this year, from writing a new solo clown routine, to organizing my clown office, to experiencing and enjoying the best Moose Camp ever! I am eager to share this process with you my clown family!

How it works: Once enrolled you will be provided with a call-in phone number and access code. Just use the phone number to call in to your conference call and use the access code when prompted. You will be on a conference call facilitated by me, Pricilla Mooseburger. Together I will guide the group (limit to 6 people) through a group coaching conference call. You will be asked powerful questions on what you want to achieve in your clowning, what is causing your problems and what your dreams are. Together we will find those answers and plot a course for success.

Coaching is not counseling, nor is it therapy. It is insightful encouragement combined with goal setting and powerful questions that will motivate you to your own clowning success. Group coaching works because you find your own answers that work for YOU. You have accountability to the group as you share your challenges, struggles and progress. I provide the experience, guidance and structure for each call so everyone has a roadmap for success. You will be excited and thrilled with the results. Coaching is an innovative way for people to empower themselves. Our clown community will work together to address the areas of your clowning that need extra help.

Payment is EASY! The group conference call program is a three month agreement at $75.00 per month. (That�s only $37.50 per call!) You will be charged the first of each month. If you miss a session, you can call in and hear a recording of that session. Have questions? I will be happy to tell you all about this exciting opportunity! Contact me at pricilla@mooseburger.com or 320-963-6277.

Summary:

You will get two 1-hour conference calls per month, for three months (January, February, and March).
Each group will have a maximum of 6 participants.
3-Month contract is $225.00
To register, call 320-963-6277 or go to http://mooseburger.com/Register/

Tip of the Month

Red Nose Design�

Hi Clowns, hopefully by now you�ve all read the past three issues of the Moose Newz and seen my marketing tips and ideas. Have you gotten some useful info from them? If so, I�d love to hear if anything has already worked for you�please post it on my Red Nose Design Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/RedNoseDesign) and share it with us!

Here is my Red Nose Design �Tip of the Month��

Try NETWORKING!

There are many, many, many free networking groups out there today. They are easy to find online, in your town, or sometimes through the Chambers of Commerce. Visit a couple of them; you�ll get to stand up and introduce yourself and the services you offer � I would take an 8 x 10 picture of you �in clown� to hold up to show and remember to bring your business cards to hand out. When you find a group that �fits�, join it. Many of these groups thrive on referring business to one another, providing you with opportunities for bookings. Look for a group with a large percentage of working women as members (since they�re often mommies too) as they are the most likely to fit your customer demographic.

Enjoy marketing!

Brittany (Zoe)

Red Nose Design offers affordable graphic design and marketing products to our clown family to help us all shine! Please visit www.rednosedesign.net to see our clown promotion package and samples of clown logos and other marketing pieces that I�ve developed. Or email Brittany@rednosedesign.net for more information.

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31 � August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

REMINDER: The scholarship deadline is fast approaching. C'mon, folks -- It's FREE money!! For a few minutes of your time and a color photo of your clown face, you could win $350 towards your Moose Camp Registration! We have MANY scholarships to award this year, so why not give it a shot? Remember, the deadline to send in your Ralph Pounder Memorial Scholarship application is February 1st, 2012 -- so don't wait too long! Click here to download a PDF file of the application. You can send it back by email, snail-mail, or fax.

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp also qualifies for scholarships from Clowns of America International (due by March 1^st) and World Clown Association (due by February 1^st) .

If you missed the August Mooseburger Newz, click here to go to that issue for a helpful timeline and budget to make sure you get to Moose Camp in 2012. We are already more than half-full so, don�t wait until the last minute to sign up.

Easy Monthly Payment Plan:

When you sign up, you will be paying the minimum $200 down-payment to hold your spot. Then, we will take your remaining balance and divide it by the months left until the payment deadline (which is June). We charge your credit card that same amount on the 15^th of each month. Leave the payments to us; you�ll be paid up for Moose Camp before you know it!

Here is an EXAMPLE of a typical Monthly Payment Plan:

Pay the minimum $200.00 down-payment.

Remaining $695.00 is divided by 5 months.

$139.00 is charged to your credit card on the 15^th of every month until June.

See how easy that is??

We are blessed to have so many talented friends who give 110% of themselves at Moose Camp. The staff is what makes Mooseburger such a wonderful place to learn. You won�t find a better collection of heart, brains, and funny bones anywhere else! Starting with our September issue, we have been highlighting our staff members, their courses, and skill specialties, so you can get to know them better. To date, we�ve focused on Fred Baisch, Karen bell, Sean Carlock, Greg DeSanto, Karen DeSanto, Robin Eurich, and our Special Guest Start Jay Stewart. To read the back issues, click here . Stay tuned to the next 6 issues for more �Staff Spotlights�

Entertaining fits this guy like a glove. That might be a glove puppet or a clown glove, because Christopher�s had a hand in both for over 40 years. And he�s equally at home backstage as a builder, writer, or tech, or in front of the stage as a director, or off stage as an instructor, trainer, or goofball.

Christopher attended Ringling�s famed Clown College (Class of �82, with Tricia) and traveled with the Circus for 9 years working on all 3 units, 4 of those as Boss Clown on 2 units. He continues to do Special Events, Promotions, and PR for the Big Show, and is enjoying his 30+ year association with them. After traveling with the Circus, Christopher cofounded Applause Unlimited, an entertainment company serving the greater Mid-Atlantic area, specializing in professional puppet shows, stilt walking, and clowning. Christopher is also the stilt trainer and a talent coach for Six Flags� King�s Dominion�s Halloween Haunt. He has been a featured instructor at Ringling�s Clown College, Advance Studies in Clowning, numerous Puppetry Festivals and Clown Conventions across the country, and most importantly, here at Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp, teaching workshops on many aspects of both clown and puppet arts. Christopher is the Stage Consultant for Puppeteers of America and serves on the Board of the National Capital Puppetry Guild. Tricia says that he performs the most delightful and heartfelt rendition of �The Velveteen Rabbit� to ever grace a stage. Check out his company at www.applauseunlimited.com

Puppetry: The Clowning Crash Course

This is an immersion in puppetry for clowns. We will try our hand at rod puppets, marionettes, hand puppets, and various other kinds of puppets as they apply to clowning. Each type will be explored through a series of exercises and scenarios that emphasize play and comedy. As we move forward we will incorporate lessons on character, movement, identity, voice, presence, solo and partner work and, most importantly, puppet life. By the end of the course you will be comfortable having your favorite puppet pal share the limelight with you when you perform. (Limited Space - Sign up soon!)

Christopher�s Afternoon Workshops and Labs include:

Featured Show: The Velveteen Rabbit, Business is NOT a four-letter-word, Library Show Know-How, Storytelling with Puppets, Make-and-Take Juggling Balls, Juggling Lab,

Christopher says:

�I LOVE coming to Moose Camp. 100 or so ordinary people come to camp and wade into the experience, often until they are in WAY over their head, and they come out at the end of the week extraordinary people. It�s Clown Magic. As an instructor, coach, and director it�s a totally cool thing to share. And the best part is that I get as much out of the experience every year as the campers do. God bless Tricia. She cares so very much and runs one @#*! of a Camp with a well rounded program: Intensives, workshops, labs, one on one coaching, chats, special performances and more. If you don�t go, you don�t know what you are missing.�

Connie Kennedy came to us as a student and has stayed as a friend. We made her staff because we can't do without her! You will find her behind the registration desk and anywhere you need a helping hand. If you have questions about face painting, organizing a clown alley, or just about anything to do with clowning - just ask her. After all, there is a reason we call her "Sweet Connie"!

She said it best in her own words: "So, you wanna be a clown?" I've heard Master Clown "Frosty" Glen Little sing that little song on more than one occasion. So, I never would have dreamed that it would be possible - me? - A clown? Then, in 1999, I was introduced to Pricilla Mooseburger, aka Tricia Bothun, Glen "Frosty" Little, Dave Mitchell, Cheri Venturi and Rex Nolen. My life, as they say, has never been the same. The technical skills that I learned through each of them took me to a new, higher level and it also taught me that as long as you are coachable - you can be teachable - and the sky's the limit!"

Visit her website www.conniekennedy.me

Hospital & Caring Clowning

Connie is teaching this Main Course along with Karen DeSanto

We believe clowns serve a deeper purpose than mere diversion. These two ladies bring experience of both working solo in playrooms and patient rooms, and working with a partner making rounds throughout the hospital and senior centers. Wherever you are on your journey in caring clowning, they can meet you there and offer insight for positively impacting your audience. Learn what to expect from this highly demanding and rewarding work. This course includes a visit with patients in a local care facility, with Karen and Connie supervising visits. It creates the perfect safe environment to get your feet wet in this special art of Clowning!

Connie�s Afternoon Workshops and Labs include:

Hobby to Business to LLC, Featured Show: Sweet Sue the Cow-Girl, Hospital/Caring/Nursing Home Clowning, and Face Painting for DUMMIES.

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�

Go online to order: http://mooseburger.com/

January Sale Specials

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�SNOWFLAKE�

While supplies last! NO back-orders -- in stock items only.

Hurry and don't miss out on these great deals!

FREE Kazoobie-brand Kazoo autographed by Pricilla Mooseburger

Spend $25.00 or more in one order, and Pricilla will sign a Kazoo and mail you the instructions on how to play it and build your own Kazoo Horn! The Kazoobie Kazoo is the best plastic kazoo on the market. They use the highest grade materials and every part of their process is "Made In The USA." The resonator material is very durable and the caps are pressed in using 100 lbs. of pressure. Caps are VERY difficult to remove. Kazoobie-brand kazoos have been safety tested and approved for children age three and up. Colors of Kazoo may vary from photo. Total of $25.00 does not include Shipping & Handling.

FREE Kazoobie-brand Kazoogle!

Spend $50.00 or more in one order, and you will get not only the instructions and signed Kazoo, but also the trumpet end-piece that turns your Kazoobie-brand Kazoo into a Kazoogle (like a Bugle, get it?) Colors of Kazoogle may vary from photo. Total of $50.00 does not include Shipping & Handling.

FREE SHIPPING! And More!

Spend $100.00 or more in one order, and you will get the autographed Kazoogle, instructions, and FREE Shipping & Handling on your entire in-stock order!!! Wow! (Your order will be shipped by U.S. Parcel Post or First Class to anywhere in the US or Canada at no cost)

Save 20% on Kazoo Band Class Kit: Reg. $90.00 -- Sale Price $72.00

If you've been in Pricilla's Kazoo Band or seen it, then you know how amazing this deal is! This kit includes:
-- 5 rolls of tape, assorted colors. This fantastic tape is hard to find in these bright colors -- it is like electrical tape, but wider and much easier to use.
-- 25 Kazoobie Kazoos, assorted colors.
-- 25 Sets of 3-page double-sided handouts with instructions on how to play a kazoo, build the instruments, and perform as a band.
-- 25 Plastic funnels to attach to your kazoo instrument.
-- 1 Sheet of Conductor's Notes for you to lead the band. If you were to teach a class to two dozen folks, you would only have to charge them $2.88 each to cover your cost -- whatta deal!!

Now all you kazoo band enthusiasts can create your own kazoo instruments right at home. You add the garden hose, decorations, and fun!

�Music for Clowns� CDs on Sale! Save $1.00 on one, or $3.00 on both!

Know what is even more fun than playing a Kazoo Horn? Clown Music to accompany your playing! We have two volumes of �Music for Clowns� on CD. Vol. 25 has 30 songs, and Vol. 32 entitled �More Music for Clowns� has 31 songs (with no duplicates from the previous Volume). These from the great recording group, Sounds of the Circus. Use this music for a full clown show, to spice up your party routines, or as fun background music while you are face painting. Each CD is normally $18.00, but this month we will knock $1.00 off one, or $3.00 off when you buy them together!

Save $50.00! Save $50.00! Gently-Used Professional Santa Suit: Reg. $300.00 -- Sale Price $250.00

This high quality Santa suit is made of luxurious cherry-red pile-plush fabric. You will love the fine quality of the long white hair plush trim. The coat is lined. The pants are made in a special shorter length so they are easier to tuck into the boot tops � Genius idea! 7-Piece outfit includes: Wig, Beard w/attached Mustache, zipper coat with belt loops, pants with side pocket, hat, white nylon gloves, Naugahyde belt and boot tops with long hair plush cuff. Jacket fits up to 65� around the widest part of the torso, and the pants waist stretches up to 58�. This beautiful Halco outfit has been worn only a few times, and has been professionally laundered and brushed after each wearing. No returns on Clearance items.

Save $31.00! Superior Santa Wig and Beard with SEPARATE Moustache: Reg. $126.00 -- Sale Price $95.00

You�ve asked for it, so we�ve got �em now! For the Santa who likes to have his mustache move naturally with his top lip, independent from the beard. The hand-made moustache adheres to skin with spirit gum or double-sided medical-grade adhesive tape. The beard has a full backing as most Santas prefer, and is exceptionally wide to cover the whole chest. Beautiful Kanekalon fiber washes and sets easily. Only one left!

Save $11.00! Deluxe Santa Wig and Beard: Reg. $80.00 -- Sale Price $69.00

We love this old-fashioned set! The deluxe banana curls wash and set easily. Mustache is sewn to the beard. Limited supply still available.

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�SNOWFLAKE�

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 Sales:

Supplies are limited. Sales are only valid on in-stock merchandise. 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 about the availability of stock, then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.
You have to type the word �SNOWFLAKE� in the Discount Code box at the end of your online order, or write �SNOWFLAKE� somewhere on your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the word �SNOWFLAKE� to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.
Good on phone-in, mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during the month of January. This offer is not retroactive.
"Free Shipping" Offer is good on in-stock 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. 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 within 48 hours or 2 business days of placing your order.

Where in the World is Pricilla Mooseburger?

January 23 � 29, 2012

National Kazoo Week

Location: EVERYWHERE!

Website: http://www.nationalkazooday.com/

January 31 � February 3, 2012

25th Annual Educational Characterization Through Clowning and Puppetry Camp

Arizona Fire and Burn Educator�s Conference

Location: Bullhead City, AZ

Website: http://www.afbea.org/charecterization-camp/conferences/20/

I will not be present to teach at this conference, but Pricilla Mooseburger Originals will have a booth in the dealers room!

February 4, 2012

APS Volunteer Clown Troupe Training

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Contact: Terry.Ricketts@aps.com

March 19 � 23, 2012

World Clown Association Convention

Location: San Diego, CA

Website: www.worldclown.com

April 27 � 29, 2012

Clown-o-Rama

Location: Harrisburg, PA

June 5 � 10, 2012

Red Skelton Clown School

Location: Vincennes, IN

June 16, 2012

Buffalo Days Parade

Location: Buffalo, MN

Website: http://www.buffalochamber.org/sitepages/pid40.php

July 31 � August 5, 2012

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

Location: Buffalo, MN

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Happy New Year!!

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Mooseburger Newz - December 2011

2011-12-01T10:25:55Z

December 2011

Article - Tip - Moose Camp - Sales

Cultivate Trust

�I trust you� is one of the most powerful things you can say to someone. If you have ever lost someone's trust, or lost trust in someone, you know what I mean.

What does this mean for us as clowns? We have been entrusted with something very precious in this world: children (also adults who need to remember what it is like to be child-like again).

It is powerful stuff. How do we cultivate trust as clowns or family entertainers in and out of make-up? It would be very easy to get preachy on this topic. But that is not my goal. The Golden Rule should suffice, but many people do not know what the golden rule even is. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Simple, right? Maybe�maybe not.

Here are some things that come to mind --

Trust yourself. Know that you are right where you are supposed to be as a clown and make the most of it. It does not matter what your age is when you start this journey. Bring your special gifts to your performance; create a character that is real and connected to your happiest self. Trust in your own abilities to make people smile. You wouldn't have been attracted to clowning in the first place if you didn't have that talent. Trust your talent and your ability to grow. But how?

What if you don't trust yourself? Make a conscious decision to move past your fear. Tell yourself you can. Ask yourself �What do I need to do to build more trust in my abilities?� And then do it. No excuses. Small steps are most effective. Life is a string of small choices. Make the choice to do what it takes to improve your skills. More specifically, make a list. Writing down these questions and your answers makes it more manageable; it gets it out of your head on onto paper where it can be organized. Whew!

Ask yourself �What do I need to do to make this happen?� Take the next step and put it on your calendar. Ask friends to support you by checking in on your progress. Make the actual commitment.

Ask yourself �What small thing can I do today to build my trust in my performance?� String those actions together day by day and see how you grow! It is all about small choices, like taking 10 minutes a day to practice juggling, magic, or the ukulele. An hour of practice time is probably not very realistic. Take it slow, and make great small choices.

Have you been clowning a while and are finding yourself stuck in a rut? Remember what got you into clowning in the first place. There is a line in the play "The Glorious Ones" that describes the feeling of performing as "falling into the arms of a lover." Remind yourself why you perform and trust yourself to stay true to that reason. Remove those things that have cluttered up your performance. You know�those things that have crept in but no longer serve you well. Make room for good things even if you do not yet know what they are. They will come if you trust they will come.

If all of this sounds a bit flaky, you�re right. It is not as simple as "build it and it will come." But your belief system is powerful. If you don't believe you can, then you are right: you can't. It is like having an incredible race car without a running engine. So take the time to look at what you believe in. If you lack the trust in yourself necessary to move forward....you won't. Take the needed steps to move toward trusting yourself.

Ask for help. Look for a mentor, a life coach, a trusted friend to talk to, bounce ideas off of, and keep you on track. They can help to keep you accountable to your progress. You have to be willing to make a change and do the hard work of moving forward.

How do I know this stuff? Years of doing it the hard way! Of succeeding in spite of myself through hard work and dedication to an idea that we need more real clowns in this world (and that they should look good, too)! Of looking back on my life and realizing that I succeeded when I "believed I could" � and � failed when I gave up, lost my focus, or lowered my standards. Dang!

Stay motivated. For everyone it is different. I get up early. I have a number of devotional things to choose from to keep me focused. These readings keep me uplifted and encouraged. I have a life coach; I trained and became a life coach. I found coaching was much more affordable than I thought. Cheaper than therapy and MORE FUN! Take ownership of your life and the changes you need to make. You can build your trust in yourself one step at a time. I did. Sweet!

Let me be your clown coach. I am amazed at where this journey of clowning has taken me. I love sharing the gifts I have been given in performance and clown arts education. So much of what we do is stuck in our heads. It doesn't matter how many props we have or classes we go to if we don't figure out how to apply what we have learned. We just finished the first Creative Clown Coaching series of conference calls with seven people. We all were amazed at the progress we made in our clowning in three short months. We covered the power of choices, creativity, and goal setting. A new group will begin in January that will start from scratch and cover these same topics. Group one will continue with establishing a specific goal and moving forward on achieving that goal in three months. How exciting is that? I hope this doesn�t sound too much like a sales pitch. I am used to talking with you all so openly about what is going on in Mooseland. These coaching calls are very exciting and important to me as a person and an educator. I really see the value, as I have benefited from coaching in so many ways. I want to be able to share it all with you.

You don�t need to have gone to Moose Camp or even be a full-time clown to benefit from coaching. It literally is for everyone! If you can�t get to Moose Camp, then it is even more valuable. Give me a call if you are interested in learning more. I would love to talk to you about it personally. And hey -- I am even offering a December special. It just might be the just the thing to ask for Christmas, or Hanukah, or Kwanza, or Winter Solstice, or just because! :o)

3 months of coaching calls (two 1-hour calls a month) Regularly $225, now on sale for $199!

I look forward to a new year, new possibilities, and new friendships! God Bless you all!

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

Listen to a recorded call and see what it is all about. To hear the two types of coaching sessions we recorded, following these instructions:

Group conference call session: Dial 605-477-2199. Enter access code 232412, and reference number 1.

Private one-on-one session: Dial 605-477-2199. Enter access code 232412, and reference number 2.

Here is what the participants

say about their experience:

~ Ruth J.

~ Brittany A.

~ Theresa G.

�Being the skeptic I am, I really didn�t think there would be anything in this that I haven�t already heard from the dozen or so motivational speakers I�ve listened to over the years. I was wrong! This program isn�t just to motivate. It encourages, educates, builds bonds between the participants, and most of all it holds one accountable to the progress that is (in my opinion) unavoidable. I understand that it is expensive. I am a limited budget kinda guy too. But quality costs money, and education like advertising isn�t an expense�it�s a necessity.�

Jim D.

Clown Coaching Details:

Coaching is not counseling, nor is it therapy. It is insightful encouragement combined with goal setting and powerful questions that will motivate you to your own clowning success. Group coaching works because you find your own answers that work for YOU. You have accountability to the group as you share your challenges, struggles and progress. I provide the experience, guidance and structure for each call so everyone has a roadmap for success. You will be excited and thrilled with the results. Coaching is an innovative way for people to empower themselves. Our clown community will work together to address the areas of your clowning that need extra help.

Private coaching also available: Are you more interested in private coaching? I have a few time slots available for individual clients. Private coaching gives us more time to dig deeper and accelerate your success rate. Fee is normally $270.00 for a three month agreement of 6 calls, but with the December sign-up discount, you save $30.00. Hey that�s only $40.00 a call to have Pricilla Mooseburger as your own private clown coach. Cool!

Summary:

You will get two 1-hour conference calls per month, for three months.
Each group will have a maximum of 6 participants.
3-Month contract is $199.00 with December special (normally $225.00)
To register, call 320-963-6277 or go to http://mooseburger.com/Register/

For more information, click here to open a PDF file of my coaching flier.

This is a great gift idea for the clown in your life. Or suggest it to those folks who never know what to get you for the holidays! Gift certificates are available; call 320-963-6277 for more information.

Tip of the Month

Red Nose Design�

Hi Clowns, hopefully by now you�ve all read the October and November issues of the Moose Newz and read my marketing tips and ideas Have you gotten some useful info from them? If so, I�d love to hear if anything has already worked for you� please post it on my Red Nose Design Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/RedNoseDesign) and share it with us!

Here is my Red Nose Design �Tip of the Month��

When volunteering for any event, request that in return for your services, your logo or clown name be placed on all of their marketing collateral for their event: posters, signs, ads, t-shirts, etc. Normally for events a good amount of marketing goes into getting the word spread for the event. It�s great free exposure for you, but if you don't ask for it, you may not get it. I�ve found that sometimes they even ask for a picture so they can advertise �Zoe the Clown� will be there which in turn is an added draw for them! Also, be sure to put �the clown� after your clown name so those seeing it will know �you are a clown� and not just �Zoe� or �Sneakers�.

I also wanted to share 3 recent logos Red Nose Design has done� and to thank Silly Soapy, Holley Daze, and Sneakers for letting me create their awesome fun new logos for them!! Thanks Clowns!!

Red Nose Design offers affordable graphic design and marketing products to our clown family to help us all shine! Please visit www.rednosedesign.net to see our clown promotion package and samples of clown logos and other marketing pieces that I�ve developed. Or email Brittany@rednosedesign.net for more information.

Enjoy marketing!

Brittany (Zoe)

Click here for Red Nose Design�s Awesome �Clown Promotion Package�

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31 � August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

For more information, click here to open a PDF file of my coaching flier.

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

If you missed the August Mooseburger Newz, click here to go to that issue for a helpful timeline and budget to make sure you get to Moose Camp in 2012. We are already half-full so, don�t wait until the last minute to sign up.

Easy Monthly Payment Plan:

Here is an EXAMPLE of a typical Monthly Payment Plan:

Pay the minimum $200.00 down-payment.

Remaining $725.00 is divided by 6 months.

$120.83 is charged to your credit card on Jan. 15^th and the 15^th of every month until June.

See how easy that is??

We are blessed to have so many talented friends who give 110% of themselves at Moose Camp. The staff is what makes Mooseburger such a wonderful place to learn. You won�t find a better collection of heart, brains, and funny bones anywhere else! Starting with our September issue, we have been highlighting our staff members, their courses, and skill specialties, so you can get to know them better before coming to Moose Camp. To date, we�ve focused on Fred Baisch, Sean Carlock, Greg DeSanto, Karen DeSanto, and our Special Guest Start Jay Stewart. To read the back issues, click here. Stay tuned to the next 7 issues for more �Staff Spotlights�

Karen Bell performed for eight years clowning around the globe with Ringling Brothers' Barnum & Bailey Circus and toured Europe twice with the Department of Defense's �Festival Follies.� She has appeared on Network TV, Disney's �Let's Go to the Circus� Sing-a-Long Video and is featured in the Indie Film "Children of All Ages" and PBS's "Jack Perkin's Gulf Coast Journal". More recently, Karen headlined the World Clown Association's International Conference in 2009. Currently a member of Circus Sarasota's Laughter Unlimited Outreach program, Karen works within the Skilled Nursing Home setting using Humor Therapy to enrich the lives of our senior population.

Robin Eurich performed as �Rusty the Handyman� on the Bozo Super Sunday Show on WGN TV FROM 1994-2001, earning him two Emmy Nominations for Best Actor. He has performed and taught at The Sunset Blvd. Comedy Store, Second City as well as other improv venues in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago. Robin has been seen in network television, feature films, commercials and industrial films. He taught at Ringling Brother�s Clown College for 5 years where he was awarded the coveted Silver Smile Award for Teaching Excellence. He has been a teacher and performer at Red Skelton Clown Camp and Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp for the past 3 years and is currently working with Circus Sarasota�s Laughter Unlimited program.

Performance Skills & Gag Writing

Karen and Robin are teaching this Main Course along with Greg DeSanto

If you are interested in developing material for your club, birthday party, circus stage, or library show, then this is the class for you! This enthusiastic trio will walk you through the steps of creativity, development, and the final steps to write a gag or outline for a larger show. You will take away a skeleton to a gag and the skill to continue to develop it, and create more gags in the future. You will be led through the finer points of performance skills, timing and comic movement. Once you learn to "Play it Big", you can apply the skills to all kinds of performances!

Afternoon Workshops:

Karen will be teaching: Clown Hat as Your Friend, Adding Music to Your Routine, and Nursing Home Clowning

Robin will be teaching: Clown Dance, Easy Improvisation, and Mime & Movement.

Karen and Robin will be team-teaching: Successful Meet & Greet.

Karen Says:

"Clowning is a glorious combination of inspiration, creativity and play. If one is lucky enough to be able to see the absurd in life and translate that to the stage you can be a clown. I work closely with people suffering from dementia and life-threatening illness. To be able to share a humorous outlook on life and remind people that the sense of humor is an important ally in their personal battle is something I take great pride in."

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�

www.mooseburger.com/camp

December Sale Specials

LOTS of great Christmas deals for you last-minute folks, or for you organized people who are already planning for next year�s holiday events!

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�FIRSTNOEL�

While supplies last! NO back-orders -- in stock items only.

Hurry and don't miss out on these great deals!

Save $50.00! Professional Santa Suit: Reg. $300.00 -- Sale Price $250.00

This high quality Santa suit is made of luxurious cherry red pile plush fabric. You will love the fine quality of the long white hair plush trim. The coat is completely lined. The pants are made in a special shorter length so they are easier to tuck into the boot tops � Genius! 5-Piece outfit includes: zipper coat with belt loops, pants with side pocket, hat, white nylon gloves, Naugahyde belt and boot tops with long hair plush cuff. Jacket fits up to 65� around the widest part of the torso, and the pants waist stretches up to 58�. This outfit is new in the box and has never been worn.

Save $31.00! Superior Santa Wig and Beard with SEPARATE Moustache: Reg. $126.00 -- Sale Price $95.00

You�ve asked for it, so we�ve got �em now! For the Santa who likes to have his mustache move naturally with his top lip, independent from the beard. The hand-made moustache adheres to skin with spirit gum or double-sided medical-grade adhesive tape. The beard has a full backing as most Santas prefer, and is exceptionally wide to cover the whole chest. Beautiful Kanekalon fiber washes and sets easily. Limited supply.

Save $11.00! Deluxe Santa Wig and Beard: Reg. $80.00 -- Sale Price $69.00

We love this old-fashioned set! The deluxe banana curls wash and set easily. Mustache is sewn to the beard.

Save $48.00! Gently-used Elf Costume: Reg. $132.99 -- Sale Price $84.99

This festive costume was worn and washed just one time, and it still looks like new! It is in beautiful condition. With the crisp white sleeves, the gold trim detail, and the fuzzy velveteen fabric, and is quite the deluxe little combo! Four pieces are included in the sale: Hat, Knickers, Cord Belt, and Tunic with attached Sleeves and Collar (socks and shoes are not included). The chest of the tunic will fit up to 50�. The elastic waist stretches from 32� to 42� and the hips will fit up to 44�. Machine washable, hang to dry. Sale on Clearance item is final; no returns.

Discounts on Essentials:

-- Up-to-the-Knee Socks (Thicker, Cotton/Lycra) One Size. Red/White (was $9.50) SALE PRICE $8.00

-- Over-the-Knee Stockings (Thinner, Nylon) One Size. Red/White (was $8.00) SALE PRICE $6.00

-- Up-to-the-Waist Tights (Thinner, Nylon) Regular, 1X-2X, 3X-4X. Red/White (was $8.00) SALE PRICE $6.00

-- Red Gloves, Nylon (was $8.00) SALE PRICE $6.00

-- White Gloves, Cotton or Nylon (was $8.00) SALE PRICE $6.00

FREE Postage on Gift Certificates!

If you place an order for a gift certificate, we will mail it out free of charge to the intended recipient (or to yourself, if you want to gift it in person). Any other items in your shopping cart will be shipped separately at the regular Shipping & Handling fees.

If you want to receive the Gift Certificate by December 23^rd, you had better place your order no later than December 19^th if you are in the United States. If you live outside of the United States, your postage will still be free of charge, but we cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas.

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�FIRSTNOEL�

Call in your order: 800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our international friends)

Fax your order: 320-963-6692

Go online to order: www.mooseburger.com

Terms and Conditions of Sales:

Supplies are limited. Sales are only valid on in-stock merchandise. 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 about the availability of stock, then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.

You have to type the word �FIRSTNOEL� in the Discount Code box at the end of your online order, or write �FIRSTNOEL� somewhere on your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the word �FIRSTNOEL� to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.

Good on phone-in, mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during the month of December. This offer is not retroactive.

Where in the World is Pricilla Mooseburger?

December 23 � 26, 2011

Mooseburger Offices Closed

March 19 � 23, 2012

World Clown Association Convention
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: www.worldclown.com

�Don�t want to wait for Pricilla to come to you with all her costumes? Check out our �In Stock Now� section to see what we have ready for immediate shipment!

I had a great time at the Mid-Atlantic Clown Association (MACA) Convention in Harrisburg, PA last month. What a great group of people! Here I am with one of my favorites, Walter Slaymaker. The theme of the convention was �Winter Wonderland.� We had an elf dance party. Walter went as the World�s Tallest Elf! I decided to go as a Worker Elf. I am wearing my Dad's shoe repair apron with a couple of toys stuffed in the pockets. Everyone got a kick out of my silly beard made from felt!

Even though it is only the first week in December, the stores are already playing Christmas carols. It just seems too early to wish you Happy Holidays, but since we won�t be in touch again until January, I guess there�s no time like the present. (Ooh, presents!)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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Mooseburger Newz - November 2011

2011-10-31T20:44:31Z

November 2011

Article - Clown Coaching - Moose Camp - Sales

For November, we continue with our special correspondent, Brittany Allan, who has more advice for marketing your clowns business:

Business Cards, Direct Mail, and Taglines� Oh My!

Hi clowns! I hope last month�s article provided you with useful info that you can put to use as you develop your marketing tools. This month, I�ve jotted down a few more tips and info that I hope you will find useful as well. As always, don�t hesitate to call or write if you have questions about anything you read here.

Business Cards

As a reminder, in my last article we talked about business cards being small but having a HUGE impact. So, let�s talk now about what should be on a business card. I know it�s tempting to want to put every single thing you can think of on it, but as we discussed it should be clean, simple, easy to read and professional, but fun too!

There are two sides to a business card (boy, that�s observant isn�t it?) On the front side, keep it clean and simple, while providing all your essential information.

� Logo or if you don�t have one, your Clown Name or Company Name

� Real name, first and last

� A sampling of the key services/skills you offer

� Contact info: phone, email, website

� Optional: Clown picture of you

� Optional: Tagline

On the back of the card, a great extra piece of real estate that is often overlooked, you may want to consider adding additional information, here are some ideas for you.

� List of services � maybe for your card it works better to have it here then on the front

� Tagline

� Short testimonial

� Web address again � but big this time (see sample business card picture)

� Photos � maybe a few of you in action?

� Your caricature

Here are a few business card samples that show you some of the things I was suggesting�

You�ll see the front on the left side and the reverse on the right side. Printing on the reverse side of a business card is generally not expensive and can really add to the impact of your card.

Another tip I suggest is ordering your business cards in larger quantities. First off, in printing, the more you get, the less per piece it costs. Get your printer to quote multi-quantities for you to see where the price breaks are: 500/1000/1500/2000 � sometimes after 1000 it hardly goes up for an additional 500 cards. Also, I always think the more cards you have, the more freely you can hand them out without hesitation of whether or not the recipient is �card worthy� or not�. go ahead�give them out freely. (Cuz ya never know!!)

You and your company should be treated with respect -- get professional quality business cards done. Sure, you could try to print them yourself and save some money, but you�ll get what you pay for: flimsy cards that don�t seem very professional. Your business card is often the only reference that your customer will have when determining your professional credibility � You never get a second chance to make a first impression, sound familiar?

Forget generic clip art! Find unique images to use in your marketing program or hire a designer to create your one of a kind logo, it�s absolutely worth the investment for all the years you will be using it. Remember, you want to stand out in a memorable and positive way.

Remember your branding and to keep your image, look, and colors consistent on your business cards, your web presence, ads, mail outs, and all other marketing materials.

Direct Mail

That�s a fancy name for a simple process; that of contacting your client base directly rather than through mass market advertising such as newspaper or magazine advertising. The advantage to direct mail is that you are contacting your client base directly. (See, nothing to this marketing stuff!)

Start by building a list of the email addresses of all your past and current clients and contacts. This list should include anyone who has ever used your services or inquired about using your services. If you don�t get any other contact information, get their email address! In your email program, add all of these addresses to a mail group for ease of contact, and then get in the habit of sending out regular promotional information. This can be sent monthly or quarterly. What can you send out? I'm glad you asked.

How about "Get 10% off all birthday parties booked this month" or "Remember to book your holiday parties soon!" Share the news about your new holiday character that is ready to play this season or announce a really cool new skill you�ve learned. Your goal here is twofold, keeping your name in your client's mind on a regular basis and advertising your availability for different types of events. You may even decide to create a monthly newsletter (like the one you are reading now) with fun, interesting "clown news" or some birthday party tips to entertain your customers with!

Clear and catchy headlines in the subject line of the email like "10% discount this month" get attention, as do short, provocative questions, such as "How about an Easter Party for the kids?" Focus on your customers' needs. Keep your message short and simple; fewer words create higher impact. Look at your message from their perspective and ask yourself what�s in it for them? Make sure if you are announcing news you explain the benefits it offers your customers.

Remember the ol' "Call to Action" that we discussed in last month's Moose Newz. Usually, this goes last so it�s the last thing the reader sees and remembers ex: �Book by Nov 1^st and get a 10% discount�. As an example, on one of mine I put, �Mention Zoe�s magic word, �Abracadoodle� and get a 10% discount on your next party!�

Timing is everything. Too early they aren�t ready to book yet. Too late � they've already booked, so think about the best time to send it out. Think about the next month's holidays in advance; mention Halloween in September, the Fourth of July in June, etc.

Tagline

One last item I�d like to touch on is a tagline for your business. A tagline is a simple phrase or statement that can help your customer understand your business better. At its core, a tagline describes, explains, or illustrates your business to your customers. It is normally short, powerful and to the point. For example, the tagline on all my marketing pieces is �Making Little Hearts Happy�. If you aren�t sure they are useful, what is, �The Greatest Show on Earth�? Taglines aren�t mandatory, but wouldn�t it be fun to have one that is uniquely yours?

I�ve enjoyed sharing my marketing tips and ideas with you and I really hope that some of these ideas will help you with the success of your clown business. Feel free to email me if you have a question at Brittany@rednosedesign.net or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RedNoseDesign.

Red Nose Design offers affordable graphic design and marketing products to our clown family to help us all shine! Please stop by www.rednosedesign.net to see the super-duper, totally awesome special on our clown package. While you�re there, take a moment to peek through samples of clown logos and other marketing pieces that I�ve developed.

Good luck with your marketing!

Brittany (Zoe)

Click on link for Red Nose Design�s �Clown Promotion Package�

A Note From Pricilla:

I believe in going to the experts when I need help. As much as we want to be self-sufficient and save money, there are times when it is better to invest in yourself. Advertising in the right spot and promotional materials are critical to building and maintaining a good business. A professionally laid out business card, flyer, or thank you card gives you instant credibility.

This is why I have asked Brittany to write a part two to the article she contributed last month. I use her for my layout work as well as my daughter Julia�s. I can say from experience how important Julia�s promo material was for jumpstarting her business. We live in a very rural area. Her posters were eye catching! The phone calls started coming. Advertising and promotion should be a part of any business plan.

You may be thinking, �But I am only a volunteer clown.� A lot of us start out that way. Do yourself a favor and print off her two articles and put them in your resource file. (Click here to go online if you missed last month�s article: http://mooseburger.com/cgi-bin/mooselist/mail.cgi/archive/newz/20111004184639/#greet) Clowning isn�t free. It takes resources. Doing a small amount of clowning for pay to support your own charitable performing is a good way to go! Plus having professional promotional materials is important to show you are serious about your performing and your charitable contributions!

I will be back next month with an article on CREATIVITY!

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

The Creative Clown Coaching calls are going great! Are you ready for some professional coaching? What can be better than an hour-long conversation with other clowns and Pricilla Mooseburger tackling the topics you care about most?! We work on creative goal-setting for funny people, how to move forward to create new material, confidence building, and much more!

Listen to a recorded call and see what it is all about. To hear the two types of coaching sessions we recorded, following these instructions:

Group conference call session: Dial 605-477-2199. Enter access code 232412, and reference number 1.

Private one-on-one session: Dial 605-477-2199. Enter access code 232412, and reference number 2.

Here is what the participating clowns

have to say about their experience:

~ Ruth J.

~ Brittany A.

~ Theresa G.

�Being the skeptic I am, I really didn�t think there would be anything in this that I haven�t already heard from the dozen or so motivational speakers I�ve listened to over the years. I was wrong! This program isn�t just to motivate. It encourages, educates, builds bonds between the participants, and most of all it holds one accountable to the progress that is (in my opinion) unavoidable. I understand that it is expensive. I am a limited budget kinda guy too. But quality costs money, and education like advertising isn�t an expense�it�s a necessity.�

Jim D.

Clown Coaching Details:

Coaching is not counseling, nor is it therapy. It is insightful encouragement combined with goal setting and powerful questions that will motivate you to your own clowning success. Group coaching works because you find your own answers that work for YOU. You have accountability to the group as you share your challenges, struggles and progress. I provide the experience, guidance and structure for each call so everyone has a roadmap for success. You will be excited and thrilled with the results. Coaching is an innovative way for people to empower themselves. Our clown community will work together to address the areas of your clowning that need extra help.

Private coaching also available: Are you more interested in private coaching? I have a few time slots available for individual clients. Private coaching gives us more time to dig deeper and accelerate your success rate. Fee is $270.00 for a three month agreement of 6 calls. Hey that�s only $45.00 a call to have Pricilla Mooseburger as your own private clown coach. Cool!

New group starting in November! Space is limited to only 6 clowns, so don�t wait to join. Sign up by November 2nd. Here is the list of call dates, which take place at 7pm Central Standard Time:

November 2 and 16

December 7 and 28

January 12 and 26

Summary:

You will get two 1-hour conference calls per month, for three months.
Each group will have a maximum of 6 participants.
Membership costs $75.00 per month; contract is for three months.
Sign up by 5pm CST, November 2nd to get into the next group.
To register, call 320-963-6277 or go to http://mooseburger.com/Register/

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31 � August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

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-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

If you missed the August Mooseburger Newz, click here (http://mooseburger.com/cgi-bin/mooselist/mail.cgi/archive/newz/20110729141103/#news) to go to that issue for a helpful timeline and budget to make sure you get to Moose Camp in 2012. We are already half-full so, don�t wait until the last minute to sign up.

Easy Monthly Payment Plan:

Here is an EXAMPLE of a typical Monthly Payment Plan:

Pay the minimum $200.00 down-payment.

Remaining $725.00 is divided by 7 months.

$103.55 is charged to your credit card on Dec. 15^th and the 15^th of every month until June.

See how easy that is??

Currently in their third decade as professional circus clowns, Greg and Karen DeSanto are one of the very few husband and wife comedy teams working in America today. Both graduated from Ringling Clown College (Greg in 1985, Karen in 1993) and went on to have careers with �The Greatest Show on Earth� whether it was writing, producing, directing, or starring in gags. The DeSantos have served as consultants for Feld Entertainment and have directed the clown material for many editions of RBBB Circus. Besides Ringling, the DeSantos have also performed at the White House, Big Apple Circus Clown Care, Macy�s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Madison Square Garden, and other fun locales and programs all over the world. For seven seasons, Greg and Karen were the favorite resident clowns at Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI. Now they are Executive Directors at the International Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center: http://www.theclownmuseum.com.

Performance Skills & Gag Writing

Greg is teaching this Main Course along with Karen Bell and Robin Eurich

Hospital & Caring Clowning

Karen is teaching this Main Course along with Connie Kennedy

The Afternoon Workshops Greg and Karen will teach will spring from their various area of expertise, which include: Skit Writing, Traditional Make-up, Teamwork, Slapstick, Pie Throwing, Stage Gimmicks, Circus History, Christmas Characters, Hospital/Caring Clowning, Performance Skills, and much more!

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�
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November Sale Specials

Have an appetite for savings? You�ll really eat up these deals!

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�GOBBLE GOBBLE�

Instant Elf! Save $11.00 for the Holidays: Order an Elf Apron THIS WEEK and have it shipped by the first week of December! Normally priced at $60.00, we have now discounted this special item to only $49.00! This sturdy full-coverage apron comes in bright �Mistletoe Green� poly-cotton broadcloth, trimmed in �Santa Red� and has little �Christmas Candy� buttons sewn on the front. This limited edition item is machine washable. The neck and waist ties ensure that it will fit your little elves and larger ones, too! The sale runs all month long while supplies last, but the December 1^st ship date is only guaranteed if you order by November 7^th.

Save even more with accessory add-ons, as seen in the photos. Buy an Elf Hat along with the Apron for a combined price of $69.00 (save $19.00).

Buy the Apron, Elf Hat, Red & White T-Shirt, and your choice Red & White Tights or Over-the-Knee Striped Stockings for a combined price of $129.00 (save $35.00). Substitute the thin stockings for our thicker Up-to-the-Knee Socks for just $2.00 more.

Stock Up on Make-Up: 5-Spot Palettes on sale for $6.00! These essential five colors are great for beginners, classes, or just to have in your kit for emergencies. The covered case snaps close to keep your make-up kit. Save $2.00!

Shipment Just Arrived! If you have been waiting for our Deluxe Wool Felt Porkpie Hats to be back � you�re in luck! This is our final shipment for the year, so once these are gone they are gone (until 2012, that is). $48.00 per hat. Call us for an up-the-minute listing of available sizes and colors: 320-963-6277. Remember, you can add a contrasting colored ribbon band for just $3.00 more!

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�GOBBLE GOBBLE�

Call in your order: 800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our international friends)

Fax your order: 320-963-6692

Go online to order: www.mooseburger.com (actual link: http://mooseburger.com/onlinestore/index.cgi?code=3&cat=27)

Terms and Conditions of Sales:

Supplies are limited. Sales are only valid on in-stock merchandise. 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 about the availability of stock, then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.
You have to type the word �GOBBLE GOBBLE� in the Discount Code box at the end of your online order, or write �GOBBLE GOBBLE� somewhere on your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the word �GOBBLE GOBBLE� to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.
Good on phone-in, mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during the month of November. This offer is not retroactive.

Where in the World is Pricilla Mooseburger?

November 9 - 13, 2011

Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Convention
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Website: www.midatlanticclownassociation.com

March 19 � 23, 2012

World Clown Association Convention
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: www.worldclown.com

�Don�t want to wait for Pricilla to come to you with all her costumes? Check out our �In Stock Now� section to see what we have ready for immediate shipment!

We had a busy and fun Halloween season, and we hope you did too!

From our Mooseburger family to yours, we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones.

We are THANKFUL for your continued business and friendship.

What we do for a living is so very unique, that if it weren�t for your dedication to clowning and telling your friends about Pricilla Mooseburger Originals, we wouldn�t be able to do what we love � which is helping clowns around the world look and feel their funniest! We sincerely appreciate every order, every phone call and email, and every post on Facebook. Our customers are the best!!

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October 2011 - Mooseburger Newz

2011-10-04T18:46:39Z

October 2011

Article - Clown Coaching - Moose Camp - Tip - Sales - Sales

For this October, we turn the monthly article over to a friend who has graciously offered to write about clown marketing, while we are overwhelmed with preparing our Costume Shoppe for Halloween rentals. Thank you for preserving our sanity, Brittany!

Hey Clowns, How�s Your Marketing Going?

I�m Brittany Allen, owner of Red Nose Design, a graphic design company dedicated exclusively to the marketing needs of our clowning family. Oh yeah, I�m also a clown named Zoe :.)

I thought I�d take a moment to share with you a few ideas and tips that might be helpful to you in marketing your business. Here are a few that you may find useful�

Brand Yourself � No silly goose, not like a cow� Think of branding yourself as developing your public image. From your business cards to your advertising pieces, to your thank you notes, (you do send out thank you notes, don�t you?) you should strive to present a polished, professional appearance that is reflective of not only your clown character, but also your professional approach to business.

By consistently including your logo or photo on all your printed materials, you reinforce your existence in the marketplace as a talented, professional entertainer. Don�t skimp on quality. Again, these pieces represent you! While business cards may be small in size, their impact is HUGE! Your business card plays an important role in helping to establish your brand. From the moment you hand one out, they leave a lasting impression.

KISS -- �Keep It Simple Silly� In my 20 years of designing, the most common problem I see is too much stuff in too small a space!

Your business card should be every bit as readable as any other professional�s. Flyers should be fun, colorful and attention grabbing, but simple enough to clearly deliver your message.

With all the computer programs out there now, many of you can put together flyers on your own, but if you know you are out of your league, find a designer to help you. There is truth in the old saying, �you never get a second chance to make a first impression.� If you are up to doing it yourself, here are some things to remember when creating your card, flyer, or printed advertisement:

� Is there a clear message to what you are offering?

� Is there a good strong headline? For example; �Is your Fall Festival Missing a Big Red Nose?�

� Less is more. Do you really need to list every single thing you do? Or include 15 pictures of yourself? Simplify - �Cute & fun� can be clean and simple.

� Is it clear and easy to read? A great design teacher once told me NEVER use more then 3 fonts in a design and always have your �basic important information� in a nice simple font, not something so curly or funky you have to strain to read it.

� Use only high quality pictures� It�s a reflection on you; pixilated or fuzzy pictures do not make a good impression.

� Include a �call to action�. Make your readers an offer they�ll want to take advantage of, or a time constraint they need to meet. Don�t tell your reader to �book soon�, tell them to book by a set date and then tell them why they need to heed this call to action; book by November 1^st and receive a 10% discount on a two hour party.

Let Marketing Work for You � While most of you will have a handful of business cards in your pocket when you are working an event, why not go one step further and have a framed advertisement sitting on the table as you work. I noticed a measurable increase in inquiries and subsequent bookings after I placed my ad in a cute frame, a business card holder full of cards along with a clear acrylic holder full of coloring sheets (with my contact info on them) on the tabletop as I worked.

Parents who were waiting in line or who didn�t want to interrupt as I was ballooning would read my ad and grab a card for themselves or a coloring sheet for their child. Parents who were waiting in line or who didn�t want to interrupt as I was ballooning would read my ad and grab a card for themselves or a coloring sheet for their child.

Be on the lookout � Always be on the lookout for an opportunity to advertise for free. Look for opportunities to post a flyer or business card wherever you go. Many places offer a bulletin board for local businesses to post their services. Every Starbucks I�ve ever been in has one, so take advantage of them! Local rec centers, YMCA�s, public libraries, company break rooms, the local fitness club; keep your eyes open and your push pins handy!

Just because you don�t get calls right away, doesn�t mean your ads and business cards are being ignored. I once had a customer that found my card on a bulletin board and carried it in her purse for six months before calling me for a three-hour gig.

Keep extra flyers and business cards in your car, along with push pins or a stapler so when opportunity knocks, you are ready to answer.

Thanks for the Memories � Always, Always, Always, send a thank you note. If you do a birthday party, write it to the child. �Thanks for letting me be part of your super special day!� If you do a commercial function or festival, write it to whomever hired you and maybe also to whomever your handler was during the event if it was someone different. By letting them know that you enjoyed being there you will have increased your chance of repeat business.

A thank you note reinforces professionalism and it�s the kind of touch that will make you stand out because it�s such a rarity in this day and age. When you do send out that thank you note, remember to drop a couple of your business cards in the envelope to make it easier for your satisfied customer to pass your info along.

That�s it for now, but check back next month for more ideas and tips on marketing!

I hope that some of these ideas will help you with the success of your clown business and if you have a question, please visit me at www.facebook.com/RedNoseDesign or email me at Brittany@rednosedesign.net.

Red Nose Design offers affordable graphic design and marketing products to our clown family to help us all shine! Please stop by www.rednosedesign.net to see the super-duper, totally awesome special on our clown package. While you�re there, take a moment to peek through samples of clown logos and other marketing pieces that I�ve developed.

Happy marketing!

Brittany (Zoe)

Click on this link to open a PDF of Red Nose Design�s �Clown Promotion Package�

Thank you, Brittany, for a great article. I love the fact that my Mooseburger Alumni are so diverse and willing to share their knowledge. I will say that once we put up the flyers for Verry Cherry Entertainment, the phone started to ring! Having professional advertising material is the first big step to establishing your credibility as a performer. It is worth the investment. Don't feel like you need to do everything yourself. Even on a tight budget it is important to realize that you actually save money and time by having someone else do things that you may not excel at.

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

Clown Coaching Details:

Coaching is not counseling, nor is it therapy. It is insightful encouragement combined with goal setting and powerful questions that will motivate you to your own clowning success. Group coaching works because you find your own answers that work for YOU. You have accountability to the group as you share your challenges, struggles and progress. I provide the experience, guidance and structure for each call so everyone has a roadmap for success. You will be excited and thrilled with the results. Coaching is an innovative way for people to empower themselves. Our clown community will work together to address the areas of your clowning that need extra help.

Payment is EASY! The program is a three month agreement at $75.00 per month. (That�s only $37.50 per call!) You will be charged the first of each month. If you miss a session, you can call in and hear a recording of that session. Have questions? I will be happy to tell you all about this exciting opportunity! Contact me at pricilla@mooseburger.com or 320-963-6277.

Listen to an actual call for FREE!! Just dial this phone number: 605-477-2199 and enter the access code 232412 followed by the # sign. Then enter playback number 2. You can listen for free to hear one of my actual coaching calls.

Private coaching also available: Are you more interested in private coaching? I have a few time slots available for individual clients. Private coaching gives us more time to dig deeper and accelerate your success rate. Fee is $270.00 for a three month agreement of 6 calls. Hey that�s only $45.00 a call to have Pricilla Mooseburger as your own private clown coach. Cool!

New group starting in November! Space is limited to only 6 clowns, so don�t wait to join. Sign up by November 1^st. Here is the list of call dates, which take place at 7pm Central Standard Time:

November 2 and 16

December 7 and 28

January 12 and 26

Summary:

You will get two 1-hour conference calls per month, for three months.
Each group will have a maximum of 6 participants.
Membership costs $75.00 per month; contract is for three months.
Sign up by November 1^st to get into the next group.
To register, call 320-963-6277 or go to http://mooseburger.com/Register/

For more information, click here to open a PDF file of my coaching flier

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31 � August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

Registration officially opened September 1^st

Easy Monthly Payment Plan:

Here is an EXAMPLE of a typical Monthly Payment Plan:

Pay the minimum $200.00 down-payment.

Remaining $725.00 is divided by 8 months.

$90.62 is charged to your credit card on Nov. 15^th and the 15^th of every month until June.

See how easy that is??

Fred Baisch is an award winning clown as well as an accomplished magician. He owns one of the largest magic shops in the world, Twin Cities Magic, in St. Paul Minnesota. We are thrilled that Fred takes time from his busy schedule to be with us at Moose Camp. Fred is a big part of our Dealer Room he brings a huge magic shop to Moose Camp along with everything you need in magic, balloons, puppets and more. Then he breaks out all of his personal favorites and trade secrets and hauls them up to the classroom to share in his comedy magic course. Fred has been a perfect addition to Moose Camp. He fits in perfectly with his giving teaching style, his real love of being a clown himself, and his chance to mess around and laugh with all of us instead of being trapped in his huge magic shop! Fred is teaching the course on Comedy Magic, of course! He and his super-helper daughter, Katie, became part of the gang the first day they were here. We expect to keep them around for years to come! Check out his company, Twin Cities Magic: http://www.twincitiesmagic.com.

Fred is teaching the Main Course: Comedy Magic

After decades of being both a serious stage magician and a magical clown, Fred is a wealth of entertainment knowledge. He'll teach you the ins and outs of Comedy Magic. Learn basics of hand manipulation, popular tricks, and how to incorporate them into your performance as a clown. He'll show you some of his best secrets, too. Don't just be a clown who does magic -- be a magical clown!

Fred's Afternoon Workshops:

Publicity and Brochures - Learn how to put together promotional material that will get you noticed. Fred will work on a computer in the classroom to show you what works, and what does not. A real brochure will be created for a clown club plus other materials you can adapt for your own use.

Routine-ing Magic - O.K. you have this great magic prop..but how do you make it funny? Fred will show you how. His years of experience will make being funny with magic look easy. Remember, it's just that simple once you know the secret! Fred is the king of comedy magic!

Birthday Party Magic -Fred will show what it takes to put comedy magic into your birthday party routines. Perfect for those of you who use magic, ideal for clowns wondering what it is all about! Learn how to be a funny magical clown from one of the best in the business.

Makin' Magic! - Professional magician and clown Fred Baisch will teach you how to make your own magic props! A terrific opportunity for all you clown magicians or those thinking about adding a little magic to their act.

Walk-Arounds & Paradability - Don't let the parade pass you by. There is more to a parade performance than walking and waving! Fred will share with you a variety of fun ideas to make the most of your time on the parade route! From prop construction to performance, we�ll try to cover it all.

Strolling Magic - Have a gig with no stage? Load up your pockets and get ready for magic on the go! Learn some of the best magic tricks to perform while on the move. Perfect for fairs, picnics, restaurants, outdoors, or anywhere you need portable magic.

Sean Carlock has been entertaining since age six. Theater, Magic, and -- in the last decade -- Clowning have always been his passion. The only thing he loves more than Clowning is talking about and teaching Clowning to others. Sean draws from his magic and theater background as well as his time as a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey clown to bring you his spin on the world of clowning. Check out his website: www.carlockent.com.

In Sean�s own words:

I started my entertainment career as a magician. Over the years I have performed magic, theater, and clowning. I have never considered myself to be a magician, actor or a clown. I am an entertainer that uses these things to achieve my goal of entertaining an audience. Shortly after I began clowning I met Jim Howle at a clowning convention and he suggested I give Ringling a call. He put me in touch with them and I spent the next year of my life touring the country with the Greatest Show on Earth. It was a great learning experience and the first real training I had ever had access to. Since Ringling I have gone on to a career of full time clowning and teaching all over the US. I am honored to be on the Mooseburger Camp staff. It is very rewarding to be able to work with the campers that come each year. I love seeing the excitement on their faces as they pull up each year. There is nowhere else to receive the amount of training, from the caliber of instructors, that is available at Mooseburger Camp. If there is anything that the past 20+ years of performing has taught me it is to surround yourself with successful people in your field. Mooseburger Camp is the perfect place to do that.

Sean�s Afternoon Workshops:

Character Development Through Movement -- This class will help you figure out what moves you and show you how to use it to move your audience. This is an interactive movement based class.

Cloudy With a Chance of Creativity -- Have weird props laying around you aren't quite sure what they are or what to do with them? Bring them along and using creativity and brainstorming techniques we will design a BRAND NEW show using the props you bring along! Come with an old prop leave with a new outlook on entertaining.

Sean Says:

"I wish I had known about Moose Camp when I was getting started, it would have made the journey so much easier."

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�

Tip of the Month:

How do you take off your make-up??? I teach lots of make-up workshops and sometimes we are so busy talking about application technique and design we forget to tell the students how to take the greasepaint off! Yikes!

Using a good remover is important for healthy skin, especially if you wear your make-up for a number of days in a row. There are lots of different professional products on the market. I prefer Mehron�s solid cream make-up remover for a number of reasons. While liquid removers work great, they run down your arm and your chin and are incredibly messy to use. I don�t like wasting product. Its simple 4-ingredient product has been expertly formulated to have quick penetrating properties that will non-abrasively remove cream and grease paint makeup. This fine cleansing cream treats your skin to a moisturizing treatment while you easily remove even the heaviest of makeup applications.

The cream remover is a solid (kind of like Vaseline), so a little goes a long way and you don�t end up wasting it. I use only as much as I need, and with a circular massaging motion I apply it to my clown make-up. It basically re-liquefies the greasepaint. Then I wipe off as mush as I can with a baby wipe. Finally, I wash my face with my regular cleanser and I am good to go. No dripping, no leakage, no waste, no spilled liquid in my suitcase prompting a full body search by Helga at the airport�you get the idea. Give it a try; you will love it. And it smells nice, too. Hey the price is right, it is on sale!

October Sale Special

GET $5.00 OFF: Purchase one 4-ounce container of Make-Up Remover and one 8-ounce container of EITHER Clown White or Clown White Lite in the same order, and we will discount your order by $5.00.

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�ORANGE�

Call in your order: 800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our international friends)

Fax your order: 320-963-6692

Go online to order: www.mooseburger.com (actual link: http://mooseburger.com/onlinestore/index.cgi?code=3&cat=27)

Terms and Conditions of Sales:

Supplies are limited. Sales are only valid on in-stock merchandise. 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 about the availability of stock, then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.
You have to type the word �ORANGE� in the Discount Code box at the end of your online order, or write �ORANGE� somewhere on your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the word �ORANGE� to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.
Good on phone-in, mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during the month of October. This offer is not retroactive.

Where in the World is Pricilla Mooseburger?

November 9 - 13, 2011

Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Convention
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Website: www.midatlanticclownassociation.com

March 19 � 23, 2012

World Clown Association Convention
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: www.worldclown.com

�Don�t want to wait for Pricilla to come to you with all her costumes? Check out our �In Stock Now� section to see what we have ready for immediate shipment!

Here is a collage of the �Halloween Staff Photos� taken over the past decade at The Costume Shoppe. You�ll see many of the same faces�even if you can�t recognize them under all that gruesome makeup!

We are excited for yet another wacky and wild month of costumes and face-painting, so if we sound a little out of breath when we answer the phone to take your clown supplies order, it be because we just finished zipping up somebody�s werewolf suit, combing a gazillion wigs, and pulling out a dozen more pirate costume from our stockpile in the back.

Thanks for bearing with us next month during our busiest time, for both Pricilla Mooseburger Originals and The Costume Shoppe. We sincerely appreciate your patience!!

Have a ghoulishly good Halloween!

Have any questions? Suggestions? Comments? Email us at katie@mooseburger.com

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Mooseburger Newz September 2011

2011-09-01T10:14:37Z

September 2011

Article - Moose Camp - Tip - Sales - Clownfest

The Power of Belief

I am continually amazed at the power of belief. My faith teaches me the power of God. �Seek and ye shall find,� �I have come to understand also that thoughts are things. When I open my mind to thinking good thoughts, good things happen. But the added component of my faith helps me through the difficult times that are mixed in with the good. When I focus on the difficulties, I only see more difficulties. When I focus on the gifts I see more gifts. Both are present. I choose the presents!

I experienced the power of belief recently at a clown convention. Amongst the hustle and bustle of classes, events, theme parties, dealers hours, and competitions; I put clown make-up on a couple of new clowns. For me this is no difficult thing. I can do it in a few minutes. I actually would rather teach a lab to help people learn to find their own faces in the grease paint than to "give" them a face. You know, �teach a man to fish�...etc. But there is not always time or space on a convention schedule for this type of class.

This time I slowed down and was completely present in the moment. I realized that by helping them over the hurdle of "make-up" I was teaching them how to fish and not giving them a fish. I watched these folks walk away with their new clown faces with a spring in their step and a belief in their hearts that they could do it. One face made a difference for them. Not just putting on a face, but taking the time to share the process and encourage them individually. They believe they can do it. I believe they can do it, and they will. It won't be perfect and they will have to work at it, but in the end it is powerful stuff.

Finding someone who can help you in your clown quest is the same thing. Sometimes you need to find the right person to give encouragement and a kick in the bloomers when you need it. Let me be your coach! Creative Clown coaching calls start this month. Why wait? Let's get moving!

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

Clown Coaching Details:

You will get two 1-hour conference calls per month, for three months.
Each group will have a maximum of 8 participants.
One group will be for Moose Camp Alumni, one will be for everyone else.
Membership costs $75 per month; contract is for three months.
There is still time to sign up for the current session. Join now!
To register, call 320-963-6277 or go to http://mooseburger.com/Register/

For more information, click here to open a PDF file of my coaching flier

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31 � August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

Celebrate International Clown Week with us!

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

Registration officially opened September 1^st

If you missed last month�s Mooseburger Newz, click here to go to that issue for a helpful timeline and budget to make sure you get to Moose Camp in 2012.

Easy Monthly Payment Plan:

Here is an example of a typical Monthly Payment Plan:

Pay the minimum $200.00 down-payment.

Remaining $725.00 is divided by 9 months.

$80.55 is charged to your credit card on Oct. 15^th and the 15^th of every month until June.

See how easy that is??

Announcing our Special Guest Star for 2012:

Since graduating from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown College class of 1989, Jay Stewart has toured with The Greatest Show on Earth off and on for many years, working as Boss Clown and Clown College Instructor. Beside Ringling, he also has worked with the Kinoshita Circus in Japan, the AEMI International Clown Festivals in China, and his own clown troupe The Seaside Clowns in Myrtle Beach. But Circus Clowning isn�t all he does! Jay performed for two years in �The Three Stooges, Live!� in Las Vegas. He wrote and starred in a one-man show titled �Elvis�The King and Me.� He has taught for the New York Goofs. Currently, Jay is the team Supervisor for The Big Apple Circus Clown Care program, at Children�s Hospital in Boston and in Providence at Hasbro Children�s Hospital, providing room to room visitation and humor therapy, and proving that �laughter really is the best medicine� for the patients, their families and the hospital staff. For over 20 years, Jay has been very happy to make his living playing the fool.

Jay will be teaching a new Main Course on Character Development. This will begin with the Basics: inspirations, self evaluation, and stimulus/response; then progress into �Physicalizing� your character: nonverbal presentation of individuality, improvisation, and working within one's own set of character rules. Exercises will be physical in nature, so be prepared to move and have the correct footwear!

Jay Says:

�Clowning has great power--laughter can change lives. I see that every day in the hospitals and in audiences everywhere. And, like Spiderman says: �With great power comes great responsibility.� All Clowns carry a tradition with us, and we owe it our best effort. I am looking forward to working with all you superheroes at Camp in 2012!�

�You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!�

Post-Summer Costume Care: Clean, Repair, Replace, Renew!

Tip of the Month:

If you are long-time subscribers of this newsletter, you will probably already be familiar with our annual �Prepare for Winter� warnings! No, this is not Aesop�s fable about the Ants and the Grasshoppers, but it DOES have the same moral of the story: Get Ready. Get ready for fun! Get ready for success! Get ready for profit! Get ready for creativity! Get ready for being busy, busy, busy!

As summer winds down, you should be looking forward to your Fall and Winter events. I won�t repeat all my advice here, because you can read it all online at the Moose Newz Archives. Did you know that every single issue of this newsletter is posted on our website so you can go back and read the ones you missed? Follow these links to read the tips, and then scroll to the bottom to see the rest of the archives:

Pre-Autumn Preparation for Volunteer and For-Hire Clowns

Stay tuned for more timeless tips �From the Archives� in coming issues of the newsletter � hey, they�re oldies, but goodies. Great advice never goes out of date!

September Monthly Sale Specials

It�s time to� �Flip Your Wig!�

10% OFF IN-STOCK WIGS: All of our in-stock wigs are 10% off this month. We have over ONE HUNDRED wigs in stock, ready to ship right now � we�re bound to have the perfect one for YOU!

FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING: Purchase $50 worth of in-stock wigs in a single order and we will ship the entire order for free to anywhere in the US or Canada.

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE: Great for the clown on the go! This three-piece plastic wig stand disassembles to fold flat for traveling. And the open construction makes it perfect for drying your clown wig after washing. It will also help keep the wig's shape while you're not wearing it. Protect your investment!

BUY A WIG, GET A WIG STAND: When you buy any in-stock wig, we will give a wig stand for FREE!

Click here to shop for Wigs

Remember to mention the special discount code:

�HARVESTTIME�

Call in your order: 800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our international friends)

Fax your order: 320-963-6692

Go online to order: www.mooseburger.com

Terms and Conditions of Sales:

Supplies are limited. Sales are only valid on in-stock merchandise. 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 during business hours (9am � 5pm CST, Mon-Fri), but the site is not guaranteed to be 100% up to date with current stock. If you have any concerns about the availability of stock, then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.
You have to type the word �HARVESTTIME� in the Discount Code box at the end of your online order, or write �HARVESTTIME� somewhere on your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the word �HARVESTTIME� to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.
Good on phone-in, mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during the month of September. This offer is not retroactive.
�Free Shipping� Offer is 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. 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 within 48 hours or 2 business days of placing your order.

CLOWNFEST!

I will be making just one more road trip before we start getting ready for Halloween here at my costume rental shop. If you are attending Clownfest in New Jersey, September 14^th � 18^th, I would love to see you my East Coast friends! It is a fun-filled clown event held on the boardwalk in lovely Seaside Heights, New Jersey. I have my wares set up in room 114 of the Aztec Resort. The room is open from 9am until 9pm every day of the event (except when I am teaching classes or parading the kazoo band down the boardwalk on Saturday). If you can't make it for the convention, please stop by and say "HI!" Keep in mind that you can CALL ME and ask me to bring a specific item you are looking to purchase. Call the office: 320-963-6277 today or tomorrow to make your request.

And here�s an incentive to stop by room #114: Pricilla Mooseburger is giving out COUPONS!!!

Yes, you read that correctly! Every purchase will receive a coupon for FREE Shipping & Handling on a future order (just in case you get home and realize your forgot to buy something)! And to make the deal even sweeter, we�re offering you a 25% coupon to use on-site:

Print off this coupon now and bring it with you to Clownfest to receive 25% off one in-stock item!

Don�t forget that Pricilla will be doing FREE Design Consultations, too! Schedule a 20-minute session and get lots of professional costuming advice as well as a sketch of what your new Mooseburger costume could look like. Don�t wait to sign up, because those time slots will be taken up quickly.

We have three Payment Plan options for your custom costume:

Pay-In-Full - Pay in full at the time of your order and you will get your costume in 6 - 8 weeks or less. Paid in full customers get top priority in our production line.

50/50 - Pay half up front when you place your order, and half when the costume is complete. Delivery time is 8 - 12 weeks or less. Your credit card will be charged when costume is complete and you will be notified by email of the charge.

Thrifty Lay-Away - Pay 1/4th of the total up front. Your credit card will be charged each month for 1/4th of the total on the 15th of each month. Delivery time is 16 weeks.

We�ll see you in New Jersey in a couple of weeks! Get those kazoo horns ready!

Clownfest
Dates: September 14 � 18, 2011

Location: Seaside Heights, NJ
Website: www.clownfest.com

Have any questions? Suggestions? Comments? Email us at katie@mooseburger.com

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Mooseburger Newz - August 2011

2011-07-29T14:11:03Z

August 2011

Article - Moose Camp - Sales - Calendar

Who Needs a Clown Coach?

Everyone can benefit from a new perspective from time to time. Time passes quickly and before you know, it we have been doing the same thing for years, stuck in the same performance rut. I have experienced that with my own routines. Because I was not performing on a regular basis (well I am teaching and that is certainly a kind of performance, but you know what I mean) I woke up one day and realized it had been 20 years since I had created a new solo gag for myself. I shared my progress with you over the past few months in this newsletter. I always had a good excuse, I just couldn't move forward.

I was also interested in doing something new and innovative in the clown arts education field. But I wasn't sure what it would be. I felt stuck. The only way I was able to get past the block was with a coach. I loved it when my clown friends would help me with gags, but we live all over the country so the opportunity to work face-to-face on a routine is rare. I knew I needed a change in my life. I decided that instead of just talking about it I would open my mind to the possibilities. The best way to drive away positive change is to say "that won't work''. When you say "that won't work" you are right. You are slamming the door on possibilities big and small. Granted, not every idea is a winner. But if you keep your mind open you may see a seed of an idea that could grow into a real possibility.

I opened my heart and said, "Lord I need a change. I need something new. I trust in the possibilities you will bring my way. I will keep my eyes open for them." A string of happy accidents came my way and I signed up for an intensive life coaching course. It has changed my life in many ways. Not only was I coached, but I participate in study groups, and conference call lectures. I found ways to make meaningful changes in my business and my life in a very short period of time. Oh yeah…and I created a really fun new gag in the process!

I learned the difference between a coach and a counselor. I really had no interest in being a counselor. Here is the analogy that sold it for me. A therapist tells you why you are afraid to ride a bicycle, a counselor tells you why you should ride a bicycle, a mentor shows you how to ride a bicycle. But a coach runs along side you and encourages you to ride the bicycle. You see -- no one really makes change until they are ready to do it. No one can do it for you. But when you are ready, it is great to have some one on your side to cut through crap, help you leap over obstacles, and sort out your thoughts. I also learned that coaching is asking people powerful questions. You see -- people aren't broken; they don't need to be fixed. If you ask folks the right questions they will be able to sort things out and move forward. Coaches help you look forward and accomplish meaningful change that lasts.

Life coaching is a fairly new industry. But as I continued my studies I realized that I had been coaching clowns for three decades. The best part of clown coaching was the PEP talks I gave to each person signed up for Mooseburger Camp. The PEP talks were Personal Education Plans. I go over the goals of each student and look at the schedule for camp. Together we would put together a comprehensive schedule of course work and workshops to cover their goals. I have been doing it for 4 years. It works! The clowns coming to camp have a better idea of what to expect and spend less time worrying about what workshops to take once they get to camp. They have a road map. They can take a detour if they want. Nothing is carved in stone. But they have a plan. That makes all the difference. I have seen the results. I listen, make suggestions, sort out ideas, and help campers make good decisions with their time at camp.

I held my first set of conference calls for Moose Camp in May. I have started individual coaching in June. I am pleased with the results. This new stage of my life is exciting. I look forward to connecting with clowns in a more in-depth way. My goal is to assist creative people in finding a more meaningful path to joy through their performances.

This year I turn 50 years old and I am embarking on a new facet of clown arts education. Consider joining me -- keep your fork, the best is yet to come!

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

Clown Coaching Details:

You will get two 1-hour conference calls per month, for three months.
Each group will have a maximum of 8 participants.
Membership costs $75 per month; contract is for three months.
Sign up by August 3^rd to get into the first group.
To register, call 320-963-6277 or go to http://mooseburger.com/Register/

For more information, click here to open a PDF file of my coaching flier

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 31- August 5, 2012 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

We are already preparing for next year's Moose Camp! Write the dates on your calendar and start planning now. Registration will officially open September 1^st -- get ready! Here is a helpful timeline and budget to make sure you get to Moose Camp in 2012:

August- Take a look at your calendar for July and August 2012. Research your travel options. Calculate the money needed for registration, travel, and other expenses. Then read our list of "Frequently Used Excuses" in case you have any lingering doubts.

September - Ask for the time off at work. Sit down with your family to discuss your decision. Register for Moose Camp and sign up for the automatic monthly payment plan.

October- Apply for the Ralph Pounder Memorial Scholarship; which gives you $350 towards your registration costs (winners are announced in April).

November- Tell everyone that you are going to Moose Camp, and write $$$ on your "Christmas Wish List" in case they want to gift you with money to help fund your trip. Family and friends will want to support you in your dreams, and this is a great chance to let them help you.

December- Look over your clown props, costumes, shoes, and other supplies to see if they need repairs. Six months is a good lead-time on heavy-duty repairs and replacements.

January- Make your travel plans and purchase your airplane tickets. Three to six months ahead of your flight date is the time to get the best deals on airfare.

February- Send in your Travel Form and Health Emergency Form to the Mooseburger Office.

March- Send in your PEP Talk Form to the Mooseburger Office.

April- Look over the schedule and consider which course and workshops you'll take.

May- Participate in the conference calls with the other campers.

June- Have your PEP Talk (stands for "Personal Education Plan") with Pricilla. Pay off the rest of your registration fee.

July- Pack and re-pack your suitcase to make sure you can fit everything you need. Walk the dog, water the plants, and kiss your loved ones good-bye for the week. The next time they see you, it will be the new-and-improved version of yourself!

Mooseburger Budget

The amount of money you'll need to budget for Moose Camp could be as low as $700, or as high as twice that figure. It all depends on these four factors:

Travel - Will you be driving or flying? Gas for an 800-mile trip could cost over $100. Airfare from California is approximately $350. If you are flying, you will probably want the $60 round-trip bus shuttle for camp.

Registration- Will you be lodging at camp, or commuting each day? $895 is the Complete Package, which includes education, food, and lodging. $695 is the Overlander Package, which includes education and food, but you must provide your own lodging. You might want to add the $30 Refund Insurance, which allows you to cancel up until June 1^st and get your down-payment refunded. If you need a private room at camp, that will be an additional $250.

Food- If you are driving, you will be stopping for meals on the way up here. If you are flying, you won't have to worry too much about budgeting for food. At camp, all the meals are included in the registration fee.

Shopping - Really, this is entirely up to you. It would be a fair guess to set aside at least $100 for clown supplies, makeup, and other fun stuff along the way.

What to save each month for the next 10 months:

TRAVEL = $10 to $45

REGISTRATION = $70 to $90

FOOD/SHOPPING = $15

See how easy that is?? If you start planning this early, everything will fall into place by the time June rolls around next year. Make it easy in yourself and your wallet.

"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!"

Click here to shop for Clown Make-up

Monthly Make-Up Sale Specials

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE: Selected colors of Mehron's fabulous foundation grease-paint are on sale this month. The wide, flat container is perfect for packing into your make-up box, and the secure screw-on lid keeps everything neat and tidy. When you buy one color, you get a second color of your choice for FREE! Offer good only while supplies last.

7 Colors on Sale (listed left to right in photo):

Monster Grey- Perfect for Hobo/Tramp beard stubble.

Red- A deep red for mouth.

R/B Red- A brighter red for mouth.

6.5B Medium Male- Natural-looking deep tan shade for base.

3B Juvenile- Natural-looking light tan shade for base.

7.5B Light Auguste- This is just a bit lighter than the current orangey August color.

Auguste- If you are still looking for the original Mehron shade of August that had some pink tones to it, THIS IS IT!! We have a very limited supply of this off-color, and it won't be coming back.

FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING: Purchase $50 worth on in-stock make-up, glue, brushes, or make-up supplies in a single order and we will ship it for free to anywhere in the US or Canada. It if is listed in the six pages of our online make-up section, then it is valid for the sale. BUT the offer is good only while supplies last!

Remember to mention the special discount code:

"HEATWAVE"

Call in your order: 800-973-6277 (or 320-963-6277 for our international friends)

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Terms and Conditions of Sales:

Supplies are limited. Sales are only valid on in-stock merchandise. 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 about the availability of stock, then call us before you place your order: 800-973-6277 or 320-963-6277.
You have to type the word "HEATWAVE" in the Discount Code box at the end of your online order, or write "HEATWAVE" somewhere on your fax-in or mail-in order, or tell the word "HEATWAVE" to the Mooseburger Salesperson on your phone-in order.
Good on phone-in, mail-in, fax-in, or online orders. Order must be placed during the month of August. This offer is not retroactive.
"Free Shipping" Offer is 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. 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 within 48 hours or 2 business days of placing your order.

Where in the World is Pricilla?

There are a lot of great clown events happening this summer. If you are attending them, I would love to see you -- please come to my classes or stop by the PMO booth and say "HI!" You can also keep track of my travel schedule online here . Keep in mind that you can CALL ME and ask me to bring a specific item you are looking to purchase. Call the office toll free: 800-973-6277 at least two weeks before an event to make your request. See you on the road!

August 10- 14, 2011

Texas Clown Association Convention
Location: Irving, TX

Hosted by Mid-Cities Clown Alley #85
Website: www.midcitiesclowns.com

September 14- 18, 2011

Clownfest
Location: Seaside Heights, NJ
Website: www.clownfest.com

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Thanks to everyone who came out to Moose Camp last month to play, teach, and laugh with us. Thank you for being open to the experience. We had so much fun sharing our passion for clowning. You are family now!

Have any questions? Suggestions? Comments? Email us at katie@mooseburger.com

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Mooseburger Newz - July 2011

2011-07-02T09:31:32Z

July 2011

Article - Moose Camp - Testimony - Tip - Sales - Calendar

Personal Perspective: A Clown's Mirror

Moose Camp is right around the corner and it was time for me to write another newsletter. I had worked on one and was very impressed with myself that I had it done before my self-imposed deadline. I was all ready to send it to Kate and then I realized I had written yet ANOTHER version of my usual rant on goal setting and organization! YIKES! You guys are going to vote me off the island!!!!!

Okay. So goal setting has become very important to me with the onset of Moose Camp. There is no way to keep the wheels turning around here without it. But I would rather write something this month on a different subject. Personal perspective. I find that our personal perspective of clowning can make all the difference in the world. I stumbled across this idea as I talk to the 90 clowns who are coming to Moose Camp to further their clown arts education. I am learning again that people get into clowning for very different reasons. It is always inspiring to me to hear people's stories.

One person is returning to clowning after the death of her mother to put some joy back into her life. She needs a jump-start back into some happiness, so she has something to give.

There are clown friends who come from different states to meet at camp every year like a big crazy family reunion to keep their clown batteries recharged. They call it the "best clown vacation ever!"

There are people who think they are crossing something off their bucket list. Ha! Wait until they find out it is just the beginning of another list! I bet some of you are laughing pretty hard right now after reading that.

There are clowns who have been in the business forever and been there done that, but need something more to keep them moving forward.

There are young people with a dream of a career in the spotlight.

Everyone has a different perspective of why they clown and how Moose Camp fits into their story. Underneath it all, 99% of them are coming to Moose Camp so they can improve their clown skills for one very, very important reason. They want to give back some happiness to the world. That is very important. Now this does not mean that a person who does clowning for money is not included in this group. The reality is we can"t all give it away. Clowning isn"t free. Our time, skills, supplies, and education do have a monetary price.

Who would really want to "hire" someone to come do a party for their child's birthday who wouldn"t take any pay for it? Our society isn"t geared that way. I remember the things I scrimped and saved for to give my daughter for Christmas or her birthday. I wouldn"t want someone to take my joy away from me in being able to "give" of myself in that way. So sometimes we do have to charge for what we do -- and sometimes we get to give it away and that is great!!!

Let's get back to the idea of perspective. What is your reason for clowning? And what does it reflect? Really successful clowns -- whether volunteer or...

(...hmmm trying to find the right word: Clowns for hire? Paid? Professional??? Nope, that just doesn"t fit. Let's just say "working clowns" for lack of a better term)

Really successful clowns, -- whether volunteer or working clowns -- are in it for what they can give back to a weary world. The joy they experience is a by-product, not a goal. I have seen clowns who have this formula all mixed up, for example:

Clowning + Money = Happiness? Nope.

Clowning + Attention = Self Fulfillment? Not a chance.

Clowning + Self Discovery = Better Mental Health? ...Not for long.

If you are going into clowning to make money, it will be a long difficult road. It can be done, but the amount of work you will have to do to be successful may out-weigh monetary reward.

If you are clowning to validate yourself with attention from your audience, then you will rarely find self-fulfillment. You will always be chasing that next show and next big laugh or "warm fuzzy" from your audience.

This last one is a bit trickier. If you are clowning to "find" yourself, you very well may be able to do it. I have seen people with major heartbreak from losing a loved one, devastating divorces, or career crashes find themselves again in clowning. It can be done. But here is the key: If your intentions are not driven by a need to give a smile back to the world, then you WILL find yourself yet again in a lonely place.

Performing can be like a drug. Seeing people smile and laugh at our antics is an adrenaline-soaked endorphin-packed rush. It is kind of like having a really cool car that everyone comes to look at, but you never get to drive. Clowning for the right reasons fills up the gas tank. Clowning to give back to the world really gets you somewhere!

In love and Laughter!

Pricilla

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp

July 19 - 24, 2011 in Buffalo, MN

One of the best weeks of your life!

-- Clown Arts education at its finest --

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...Here is a sweet little sentiment written by one of our staff, Marcela Murad:

What I love about Moose Camp!

I love coming back year after year to see familiar faces and discover how they have progress as performers and artists in the year after attending Moose Camp.

I love coming back to the church grounds because is such a beautiful, peaceful place. From the awesome architecture of the buildings, to the comfortable sleeping rooms, to the amazing lake view, Moose Camp is one of my favorite places to spend a week. (The hall with the carved angels is a little eerie late at night but I still love it!)

I love the enthusiasm the staff and students bring with them and how it doesn"t diminish through the week -- even though all of us are working hard to learn and play.

I love seeing everyone prepare for the big show and then watching it unfold from the stands just as it was planned. I wish everyone performing that night could hear the comments of the audience.

More than anything, I love to see all the smiling faces when you arrive in the bus led by the Moose-Scouts and then seeing you get back in the bus 5 days later with even a bigger smiles on your faces!

I love that Moose Camp is all about learning to become the best that we can be!

I love Pricilla Mooseburger's leading all of us with a great sense of humor and an example of what a great attitude and dedication is all about!

I"m honored to come back to teach the Face Painting Course. Bring your kits and brushes and let's have fun learning how to add this profitable part of clowning to your business! :o)

Marcela Murad
aka "Mama Clown"

For information, send a request to info@mooseburger.com or call 320-963-6277.
$875 Registration fee covers your lodging, meals, and education for 6 days.

Last Call for Moose Camp!!!!

There is still room for a few more folks at Moose Camp. If you have been waiting until the last minute -- it is here! We would love to have you with us for this life-changing memory-making laugh-until-your-tummy-hurts week. Call Katie at 320-963-6277 to get signed up or go online: http://www.mooseburger.com/camp/gov.html

Can"t make it this year?? Then get started for next year! Don"t wait. Don"t think that it's too early to start planning. It's never too early! You can contact us to be notified by email for when we will be starting registrations and our easy payment plan for 2012. Camp in 2012 is July 29^th - August 5^th. Start saving now and be ready. Want to apply for the Ralph Pounder Memorial Scholarship to help shave $350 off your registration fee? Then send a request to info@mooseburger.com and we"ll email you the application. The year goes by super fast. You won"t have to miss out again.

"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm!"