For me to even attempt to say how I feel at this momentous occasion in any length of time would be absolutely impossible. It is overwhelming to see so many dedicated jugglers who have done so much to further our beloved art. 1947 was a year of beginnings.
All years are, but the beginnings of that time seemed more dramatic and more important.
No beginning was as important to me as the realization of my dream to have a friendly organization of jugglers where they would help each other and preserve our beloved art. And to me, juggling is an art. But there were lots of places for a variety act to work. Not only the theaters and the many clubs, but circuses and ice shows and roller shows. Most of the fraternal organizations would have live shows on the weekends.