Features & Benefits of Membership In COAI
- Over 5000 like-minded clown arts professionals and enthusiasts around the world working together to propagate the performing art of clowning
- Minnesota based nonprofit membership corporation
- All volunteer leadership
- Contracted, professional membership support staff
- Specific membership categories to include Lifetime, International, Senior, Regular, E-Membership, Family and Junior
- Opportunity to purchase the COAI Approved Entertainers Insurance at a reduced membership rate
- Membership recruitment incentives for individual members
- Opportunities to receive Membership Scholarships
- Individual welcome to the organization with a certificate suitable for framing
- Annual card renewal
- The New Calliope – a clown arts membership magazine published six times a year with full membership. E-Membership receives an electronic version of the magazine.
- Publication opportunities for members by submitting articles and photos to The New Calliope editor
- Advertising opportunities for member owned businesses in The New Calliope
- Membership Directory with unique membership options
- COAI Chartered Clown Alleys and On-Line Alleys, for local and regional membership support and continuing educational opportunities
- Continuing professional educational opportunities, scholarships and grants
- The Clowning Basics Instructional Manual available for purchase to all members
- Annual COAI convention
- International competitions
- Junior Joey Program
- First time convention attendee Mentor Program
- International Awards and Recognition to include COAI LifeTime Achievement, Clown Of The Year, Excellence In Clowning,
- Ring of Honor, COAI President’s Award, Competition Top Ten, Top Three
- International Clown Week Celebrations and recognition to include alley and individual CHARLIE Awards
- Recognition for local clown arts publications and newsletters excellence – The New Calliope Best of Press Award
- Opportunities for volunteer service to include election of Officers,
- Opportunities for volunteer service of Regional Ambassadors, International Ambassadors, Committee Chairs
- Membership support offered by business office with regularly scheduled hours
- The COAI Website – www.mycoai.com – a full online community to interact with other members
- Membership promotional opportunities on the web site
- Clown arts dealer advertising and support opportunities on the web site
- Organization merchandise to include patches, pins, decals, shirts, hats, and more
