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.

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!

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!!

Back before he became our President, Gary posted one of the first TNI posts about the genesis of the CFB.  Check it out here!

Even a nomination at a meeting is SOMETIMES enough to freak out fans of a particular figure:

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