MARCH
1984 TIME
TO PAY THOSE MEMBERSHIP DUES With
the start of a new year, it's time once again to pay AJA dues. The annual
dues of $5 allows a member to participate in AJA functions, receive
groundhog's day t-shirts at reduced rates, and become eligible to be
considered for financial assistance from the organization to attend the
international convention~-not to mention the weekly fun! PAY YOUR DUES NOW
-- to receive your membership card call Laura Huber.
AJA
TO HOST 1985 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION At
the 1983 winter business meeting the IJA Board of Directors accepted the
AJA proposal to host the 1985 International Convention. Emory University's
campus with its new recreational facility will be
the site of the convention with Symphony Hall as the proposed site of the
public show and competitions. This event is a tremendous amount of work
for the host organization and we want to make it the best convention yet
so let's get geared up NOW for 1985! SIXTH
ANNUAL GROUNDHOG'S DAY FESTIVAL IS A SUCCESS The
success of the groundhog's day juggling festival is always reflected in
the number of jugglers who attend and most of all in their enthusiasm.
This year was outstanding in both categories with
87 jugglers representing 12 states and lots of good juggling energy. The
winners of the competitions were Atlanta's own David B. Lowe; California's
Edward Jackman; and our favorite Gainesville, Florida team, the Jongleur
Jugglers. Equipment was available this year from booths set up by Juggle
Bug and Julie the Yo-Yo Lady. Thanks to all the AJA members who worked to
make this year a success but a special thanks to the following: Bill Giduz
for the trophies, Bruce Brenizer for the sound system, Jeff Mather for the
scrim, Louie Zeller for the t-shirts, Richard Huber for the cold drinks,
beer and. setting up the lodge, the Marching Abominables for their festive
touch, the P.A.N.D. Band for' making us put on our dancing shoes, Rodger
French for organizing the show, Henry Slack for all his help at the
registration booth, and most of all Andy Ford for his chicken. |