Wacko joined the Anah Shrine Clowns in 1996. Earned
his Craftman Award from the Northeast Clown Institute in 2000. Earned his Master Clown Award from the Institute in 2002.
Below is a picture of my second place balloon entry into the small figure competition
at "Twist and Shout" 2004
I think
the Balloon of the Shriner and the Child, shows best why we are Shrine clowns
Wacko is a member of the Anah Shrine Clowns, NESCA, ISCA, and COAI. Wacko also belongs
to Felicity Lodge #190 in Bucksport Maine
The Clown Prayer As I stumble through this life help me to create more laughter than tears,
dispense more happiness than gloom, spread more cheer than despair. Never let me grow so big that I will fail to see the wonder
in the eyes of a child or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged. Never let me forget that "I am a Clown"...that my work is to
cheer people up, make them happy,and make them laugh, and make them forget at least momentarily all the unpleasant things
in their lives... Never let me jeopoardize the integrity of Clowndom by improper conduct. Help me to always make others proud
of my actions as a Clown. Never let me acquire financial success to the point where I will discontinue calling upon My Creator
in the hour of plenty. And, in my final moment, may I hear You whisper: "When you made My people smile, you made Me smile."
Author Unknown
