Kapitol Klowns
C.O.A.I Alley #6 serving the Washington DC Area
About Kapitol Klowns
Kapitol Klowns is a 100% COAI Alley. They are the second oldest, active alley in Clowns of America, International (COAI). The group was first established as a chapter of Clowns of America in 1969 under the name, The Montgomery Clowns. In August 1974, the name was officially changed to Kapitol Klowns. The Kapitol Klowns celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2009. Kapitol Klowns serve the Washington, DC and Maryland area.
The Kapitol Klowns are a non-profit organization. The members meet once a month to promote the art of clowning through education and participation in community events. The group tries to include an educational program at the monthly meetings.
The alley has donated money to many charities, but our current favorite is the Children's Inn at the National Institute of Health (NIH) which is a residence facility for seriously ill children and their families.
Each year, the Kapitol Klowns hosts a two day workshop referred to as the Mid-Eastern COAI Clown Convention. The Kapitol Klowns also hosted the COAI Convention in 1986.
Membership Information
In order to become a member of Kapitol Klowns, you must have a current COAI number and be critiqued in costume at a regular Kapitol Klowns membership meeting or event. Our by-laws also state that all members must in some way be actively involved with our annual workshop. Dues are $25.00 per year for an individual membership and $10.00 per year for each additional family member.
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station off Interstate 95/495. The address is 3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD. (Handicapped Friendly).
2011-2012 Officers
The officers for Kapitol Klowns are elected in May of each year with their term beginning in June. The Officers for 2011-2012 include:
| Office | Officer | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| President | Tighe "Chicklets" Burke | mtb38@aol.com |
| 1st Vice-President - In charge of education | Virginia "Pearl of the Sea" Matos | prldmr@aol.com |
| 2nd Vice-President- In charge of events & parades | Rita "Dottie Dot" Reardon | ritareardon@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Stacy "Phoo-E" Schultz | slschultz@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Diane "Toodles" Jones | toodlestheclown@aol.com |
Appointed Positions for 2011-2012
Membership - Paula Blake
Sunshine - Katie Harmke
Website - Mike Becvar
Komical Kronical Editor/Publisher: Rita Reardon