4.2. Clown Name

All clown names must be approved by the apprentice director and the Unit secretary and while members may possess multiple names, each name must be approved separately.

Names should be short, simple, and memorable. Members will sign their names often during outings and events, such as circus. They should also be unique enough so as to be remembered. Fun and creative names with which children may identify are encouraged.

The following criteria apply when approving a name selection:

• Names may not contain profanity or inappropriate suggestions.

• A living member’s name shall not be reused without the express written consent of the member.

• A removed member’s name shall not be reused for a period of five years following the date of his removal.

• The name must not appear in the retired names list, detailed below.

The Unit Secretary has the ultimate authority in determining if a name is eligible for use.

4.2.1. Retired Names

The secretary shall maintain a list of retired names.

Names may be added to the list by suggestion from any member and a majority vote at a regular meeting.

Names may never be removed from the retired name list.

Any name appearing on the retired name list shall not be re-used by any member, nor any phonetically similar variations, regardless of relationship to the original name-holder or circumstances, no exceptions.