FAQ

	Question	Answer
1.	How soon after I submit my application for membership will I see my name in "Find A Clown"?	Applications for membership are processed on a daily basis. Find A Clown is updated once a month, usually by the fifth day of the month. It usually takes us about a month to post the information on new members.
2.	How soon after I join will I begin receiving the Calliope?	The Calliope is published every two months. You should see your first issue of The New Calliope with in a few weeks of receiving your Welcome package for the COAI business office.
3.	How can I get information on becoming a Life Member of COAI?	You can contact your Regional Vice President or the Business Office during published hours. You can also check out the web site for more information, www.coai.org.
4.	If I join in April, will I have to pay dues again in June?	Dues for your first year of membership are prorated. When you receive your dues notice for the following year, you will notice an adjustment. If you have any questions, you should call the Business Office.
5.	I am a new clown and would like to join an alley. Where do I find one?	You can start by checking the COAI web site. Most of our charted alleys have contact information posted. Check your local telephone book. Many alleys have telephone numbers, some even have advertisements in the Yellow Pages. Or, you can contact a COAI Regional Vice President. They can help you make contact with an alley in your area.
6.	How does one go about chartering an alley with COAI?	Gather together five COAI members, draft a set of bylaws and contact the Director of Alley/Region Support. Complete the application that is sent to you and within a short period of time you will receive an alley charter.
7.	I would like to attend the annual COAI convention. How does one become a delegate?	We don't have delegates. Fill out a registration form, enclose it with the appropriate fees and mail it off to the convention hosts. Don't forget to make you hotel reservations. We will see you at the convention!
8.	I would like to apply for a scholarship. Where do I get more information?	COAI offers a number of scholarship and grant programs. Keep an eye on your Calliope, check out the web site or contact your Regional Vice President or the Director of Education.
9.	I need to purchase some clown supplies. Where do I go?	Each issue of The New Calliope carries ads from numerous dealers who support all aspects of our performing art. Contact any one of them and be sure to tell them you saw their ad in the Calliope. If you tap "clown supplies" in to the browser on your computer, you should see almost 12 thousand pages of helpful information on the matter.
10.	Our alley just performed for a really neat benefit fundraiser for a unique youngster. How can I get a story about it into the Calliope?	Write a short article. Be sure to include the who, what, when and where, as well as, the highlights of the event. Include any photos your alley members may have taken. Send it all to the editor of the Calliope. Contact information can usually be found on the inside front cover of any recent issue. Our editor receives hundred of submissions each month. Pertinent event reports feature COAI members are always welcome.
11.	I just moved. Who should I give my new mailing address to?	Please contact the Business Office with your new mailing address and do it as soon as possible. We don't want you to miss anything.
12.	I would like to compete at the spring convention. What are the qualifications? Where are the rules?	Any member in good standing can compete. Rules can be found on the COAI web site, www.coai.org.