From: Cloud9prty@aol.com
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 10:29:04 EST
Subject: Re: cba/ Twister Certification?
To: balloon@balloonhq.com

In a message dated 3/15/00 9:33:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
joelarson@juno.com writes:

<< How to certify as a balloon artist? Is there an actual standard ans who
 maintains it? >>

Contact your local Qualatex balloon distributor for information on becoming a 
certified balloon artist.  There are actual standards and they are maintained 
by PIONEER, the parent company of Qualatex.  It is important to note, though, 
that ALL info regarding CBA is decor related and becoming a CBA has 
absolutely NOTHING to do with twisters.  For those of you out there, I'd be 
interested in knowing what you folks think about some sort of certification 
for twisters.  After all, with the recent organization of Twisters through 
Balloon HQ, T & Jam, Twist & Shout, Millenium JAM, and other events, perhaps 
it's time to consider some form of formal certification and what might go 
into it.  If nothing else, it might make an interesting topic to discuss.  
:o)  What do you folks think?  I'd love to hear your input.

Jimmy Leo - CLoud 9 Balloons
Long Island NY