THE Brigade

What can I say, 2010 flashed by and before we knew it, 2011 was here and the con was done and over with for the year.  While we are looking at a lengthy wait for 2012, let me be the first to say to the club, on behalf of the CFB, the convention seemed to be a great success.  Even though attendance did not look up, registration was MUCH smoother than 2004 and ALL of the exclusives sold out – truly a grand feat for sure.  This year’s meeting was a pleasant surprise.  Attendance was up for us and I appreciate those who continue to show up every year to take part of the madness.  I personally sit there and do nothing.  All the credit goes to Don and our new Ambassador, Rashawn for bringing the masses to the meeting.  Once again, your work cannot be measured.  So now the journey begins where we must pace ourselves for the next convention.  We encourage the club to make a speedy announcement so once again we can begin to make plans.  Thank you all for your continued support and we hope to see you all (and more) at the 7th Annual Meeting of the CFB in 2012!

Respectfully Submitted,
Gary

Please welcome Ice Cream Soldier and by overwhelming support, the Road Toad.  Please check the DISCHARGED and JUNKYARD links for their YoJoe.com bios.

Please welcome Rashawn Seams as the OFFICIAL Ambassador of the CFB.  Known as Kingofpain26 throughout the community, Rashawn is a mainstay on most community forums making him ideal to be our Ambassador.  Rashawn was voted in by unanimous consent during the April 2nd meeting.  We will add Rashawn to our officer page.  Please welcome “Ray Shawn” as CFB Ambassador!

Voted by the majority of members present, two new members have been added to the ranks of the CFB. Thanks to all those who attended and made the night special! See you where ever and when ever the next convention takes place in 2011!

Welcome new visitors and old members.  It is nearly con time and our next meeting.  We will be meeting somewhere in the hotel to conduct our yearly meeting.  Make sure to ask a member of the executive board on where it is.  It will be after 10pm following the Awards Dinner.  Remember, everyone is welcome.  SEE YOU THERE!!

Hi all, Gary here!

Well members, we made it.  We made it to 5 years old.  We’ve come a long way from a suggestion seeded by Brian Savage to the 3.75″ collectors at the 2004 Convention.  Sure, the name of the organization has angered some, and embarrassed others, but only those who actually attend a meeting can only understand our mission.

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By majority vote the CFB has inducted Ninja Force Zartan and the Coastal Defender into the CFB!  Minutes and voting results to follow!

On the eve of the 2009 International GI Joe Collectors’ Convention in Kanasa City, the CFB is announcing a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT award for the illustrious Bulletman.  In celebration of its 5th Anniversary and a show of comradeship towards its sister organization, The Defenders of Bulletman, the CFB will bestow its highest honor to this chromed hero.  To commemorate this event, the CFB is issuing a limited issue Bulletman Cardart print.  This page card, now in the design of the modern era cards, features an original full colored in-action drawing by Daniel Hartzler, card layout by George Greenoe and unique filecard that ties Bulletman’s comic history into the world of GI Joe.  Bulletman shall now be held in the same regard as other infamous Joe characters such as Globulus, Raptor and CFB Mascot Crystal Ball.  Please join us as we induct BULLETMAN into the ranks of the CFB!  The CFB meeting is immediately following the Convention Casino Night and Awards Dinner.  See you there!

With a cranky economy and a sub par con set worthy of immediate induction into the CFB, the annual GI Joe convention quickly approaches with little or no fan fare. Fear not, the CFB will liven up the convention weekend!! We are still on schedule for our yearly meeting IMMEDIATELY following the Casio Awards Night and Auction. Be sure to attend. Everyone is welcome!!