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Save the date -- Saturday, January 26, 2013 -- the weekend before Superbowl, for our 52nd Annual Peter Lebeck Widders' Ball!
In the spirit of the exciting changes we've been making here at Peter Lebeck, the 2013 edition of our PXL Widders' Ball is going to something extra special - with emphasis on what the ladies crave from a party like this. We're moving it to a better location, we're improving our menu, and we're even adding an open bar. And instead of raffle, raffle, raffle -- they'll be dancing, dancing and more dancing - and all for the same low price of $70 per couple and $35 per guest or individual Red Shirt.
And to encourage you and your special guests to stay the night, we've even secured a "friends and family" rate that will get you a Hilton Quality accommodation at a Best Western price! So Brother, now's the time to think about treating your lady right and about inviting that prospective Clamper and his Widder for a great fun afternoon and evening with PXL. But hurry, because space is limited to the first 100 prepays, and we can't guarantee that you'll get in if you show up without an RSVP.
But if you're lucky enough to make it into our soirée, here's what's in store for you and your guests. First, we'll start the day with our traditional Lebeckian Hospitality, so drop on by and visit with us starting at 2 p.m. We'll be meeting in the reception room of the Homewood Suites in Bakersfield, where the snacks and the adult libations will be on us. Visit with old friends and get acquainted with new ones. Chat and view the year's photos on the big screen TV, or step outside onto the patio and visit in the open air.
Your host for the day's festivities will be our incoming Noble Grand Humbug, Russ "Hole" Chapman, and we'll be the guests of PXL Brother Jim Bailey, who operates the Homewood Suites Hotel. Homewood is everything that you'd expect from a business class Hilton establishment. It's in a respectable part of town, the construction is newer and well maintained, and the bed in each mini suite is extra plush and comfy (We suspect those beds, made to Hilton Standards, may encourage more than just a good night's sleep).
Following the reception there will be enough of a break for you and your Widder to get dolled up. Period dress for our Ball is always optional but encouraged, so if you're up for the swank, it will only add to your fun. Awards will be handed out for the best dressed Widder and Clamper, along with Widder of the Year.
Dinner will be in the main room at 7 p.m. Jim Bailey has been dying to show off his culinary talents, and this will be his night to shine. The dinner entrée will be your choice of red or white meat deep pit barbeque, with Timbo's Super Beans on the side, or you can choose the veggie platter. Add your sides. Top it all off with dessert and an open bar, and you should be set for the rest of the evening. Jim is even donating two kegs of beer to help keep the party simmering.
Because we want to emphasize that this is a celebration in honor of our Widders. We'll be shortening up the time spent on passing of the Staff of Relief and other chapter business; but by far the most important change will be to the raffle.
We're going to shorten up that old raffle considerably. No more fifty prizes in a hundred and fifty minutes, or trinkets that we've purchased from Harbor Freight. I know good Clamper Etiquette is to bring a small gift for the raffle, especially if you are a visiting Clamper, but we ask that you bring your housewarming gifts to the Spring Clampout, and not be offended if we hold your donations over to raffle them in the Spring (though if you have something extra special for the Widders, don't be shy about telling us).
This year's drawing will be first and foremost a Widders' Raffle with a limited number of very special prizes. Each prize will be on display with its own ticket jar. Drop as many red tickets in the jar as you'd like and your Widder will have that many chances to win that particular prize.
What won't be on display will be the two separate grand prizes -- One for the men and one for the women. At $10 a chance, these lotteries will be more expensive to enter, but definitely worth your while. To the lucky man, we'll be giving away a full year's worth of Clamping with PXL. If you win, you'll get a complimentary pass to our upcoming Spring and Fall Doin's, as well as free admission to next year's Widders' Ball for you and your Sweetheart. To the lucky lady, we'll be giving away a custom tailored dress in the style of her choice, suitable for next year's Widders Ball, with an estimated value of up to $300, or its equivalent in cash. Not bad for a bunch of tone deef, two-left-footed guys in red t-shirts, wouldn't you say?
Then on to the dance floor to occupy the hottest space in all of B-K -- "Disco P-X-L." Stir to the smooth grooves of Brother Carlos "Spinner" Lemus as he works his magic for an evening of fun, mirth and romance. Take the floor or grab a drink and watch the action from the bistro style seating. Step out onto the nearby patio for a breather, or step into the nearby lobby to enjoy the fire and have a quiet, memorable conversation with friends. It can all be yours when you come to the 2013 edition of the PXL Widders' Ball.
And when you're done and you've had enough party, the last thing we want is for you to be driving home if you've had anything to drink. We need Brothers, not statistics; and even if no one gets hurt, a first time DUI will end up costing you thousands of dollars plus losing your drivers' license for up to six months.
To help out, Jim Bailey has arranged for us to take advantage of a special PXL Widders' Ball room rate which is almost half off the normal price. Reserve your room by calling Homewood Suites at 661-664-0400, ask for Lisa or Nicole and mention that you're with Peter Lebeck. Studio Suites are priced at $69, and One Room Suites at $79, plus a 12% Bakersfield room tax on each room.
Each accommodation comes with a living area, kitchenette and Hilton quality king size bed so you'll have plenty of space to stretch out, relax and make whoopie! Come morning you'll even get a full hot breakfast for two in the main dining room.
And don't forget, while Homewood won't run out of rooms for us at this price, our Widders' Ball is limited to the first 100 guests so you'll want to prepay and RSVP or you may miss out. Get your dust in soon because we can't guarantee you a place if you show up at the door without a reservation.
You're welcome to sign-up by snail mail, just make sure to postmark by Friday, January 18, 2013. Send your RSVP along with your dust to "ECV -- Peter Lebeck Chapter #1866, P.O.Box 384, Bakersfield, Ca 93302. If you don't have the form you can download it by clicking here.
OR you can sign-up using our handy electronic registration and pay using Paypal. Just click here to get started.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Ball,
