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Here is our 2007 performance- Dr. Strange: Labortory of a Mad Scientist.
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Our Founder Ralph Tursi- whos vision still lives within our organization, Don Cola Sr.- Your continued support and dedication will never be forgotten, Dan Tursi Sr.- Many thanks for your 17 years as our Captain. ( The only one to win a 1st Prize)
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Hometown:
South Philly
Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
Occupation:
MUMMERS
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About me: Clevemore Fancy Brigade was founded by Ralph Tursi, "the Godfather of Mummery", in 1936. The club got its name from its original meeting place of Cleveland & Moore Streets in South Philadelphia. The club began parading in 1937 and disbanded in the early 40's due to wartime. In the late 50's Clevemore reorganized and began parading again, with Ralph Tursi still a strong part of the brigade. Clevemore has always inspired the family feeling that was originally built around Tursi, as his son (Dan Sr.) served as the brigade's captain for many years through the 70's & 80's until his retirement in 1989. His son Dan Jr. became Captain in 1990 and led the brigade until his Brother Ralph (the brigade founder's namesake) took over in 1994 and became Captain. Ralph remains captain today. Ralph believes in his Grandfathers vision and remains true to the legacy that was handed down through the generations. His has a strong leadership and he has brought back the family feeling to the brigade that was missed for many years.
An all-male brigade for many years began to change when Clevemore's membership dwindled from the 80+ they had in the 60's & 70's and in the early 80's. The brigade fell to a crushing 30 and enlisted help from friends and a local dance studio to dance with the brigade. This eventually led to the brigade featuring "female dancers", who would pay for the costumes they wore. Then in 1999 women joined as full paying members and today we have a very even mix of men and women in various age groups.
A long ago tradition in mummery was that men would raise their sons to become mummers, well in this brigade the tradition continues with a positive twist as men are raising their daughters in the art of mummery. This is proven by many of the club members today as well as the captain himself as his daughter Jacqueline who will wear her eighth suit with the brigade in 2005.
The brigade celebrates together throughout the year at various parties and club functions. Clevemore also joins in many local parades within the tri-state area.
The club parades annually in New Jersey and in many parts of the Philadelphia area.
Who I'd like to meet: The Clevemore Fancy Brigade is always looking for new faces, young and old. We look for new members, dancers, marshalls, and anyone else who would like to come and see what we are all about. It is a great time and all of us are very easy going people. If you would like to know anything else, please feel free to e-mail us at: clevemoremembership@comcast.net or visit our website at www.clevemore.com
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