The Greybeards of PXL Invite You
To Join Our 50th Noble Grand Humbug
Ron "Inspector" Naucke for an
Anniversary Weekend At Fort Tejon!
April 15-17, 2011 (6016 C.E.)
Welcome Brother! Consider this your personal invitation to join the Brothers of Peter Lebeck for our 50th Golden AnniversarySpring Doin's at Fort Tejon. On this page you'll find pretty much everything that's on our snail mail flyer and then some. Dates, Times, Rub and Directions are all here as well as where to send your dust.
To find what you need just scroll down or use the tabs at the top of the page, and to download a printable copy of the Doin's Flyer just on the link below.
And when you're done with that don't forget to click on the "Click Me! Too/InviteLinks" at the top of this page for other important information about this doin's and to see the video invite from our Humbug Ron "Inspector" Naucke.
TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON THE HUMBUG'S WHIM:
Fri, April 15: Gates open at 10:00am. Bring shade and firewood. Water is available onsite. No vehicles on the grass.
7:30 pm: Clampatriarch "Ptomaine" Timbo Gillespie will prepare a hot dinner. The rest is up to you.
8:00 pm: All PBCs must present themselves to his Hole-i-ness, Grand Impurturbable Hangman Russ Chapman for weekend survival instruction.
Sat, April 16: Another historical day Clamping with the Brothers...
7:20 am: Potluck breakfast - We provide the EGGS! You bring us your sausage, ham, potatoes, tortillas, salsa, bacon, etc. Our XNGH cook team will prepare a meal guaranteed to clog your arteries.
8:11 am: PBC & sponsor check-in with the Hangman at the bar (PBCs will be Clean & Sober - even retreads).
9:06 am: Redshirt check-in at the bar (No Grub-stub, no meals).
Noonish: Scrumptious lunch to maintain your waistline, provided by PXL.
3:33 pm: PBC interrogations, entertainment, bribes, presentations, tomfoolery, etc.
4:44 pm: Necrology Ceremony (if needed) & Hall of Comparative Ovations.
6:01 pm: Dinner - Charred critter, Timbo's Clamper beans & other vittles for your enjoyment.
7:15 pm: Fireside fun - Raffles, stories, jokes, songs, male bonding, pass the bottle and the usual BS.
Sun, April 17: The PXL version of the "Day of the Dead."
7:00 am: A continental breakfast will be available at the cook tent. Aspirin & Rolaids available, too.
8:09 am: Camp clean-up. Everybody helps, from XNGH to XPBC!
10:06 am: Drive back to the curse of reality. But do it SOBER!
Click here to download a PDF version of the Whole Shabang.
What's the Rub, you ask?
Postmark your Rub by April 7, 2011, and you pay only $45 if you're a Redshirt and $65 for each of your PBCs. The Gate price is five dollars more: $50 for Redshirts, $70 for PBCs -- We don't care if you're Sid, an XNGH or your dog ate our flyer -- no exceptions. And if you sign-up by March 31 you can reserve as many limited edition commemorative mugs you want at $12 each. Just specify your preference on your registration form and add it to your remittance.
ECV Brothers who are on Active Military Duty who preregister by April 7th get in free. Just include some form of proof, like a copy of an official email showing your current orders. If you don't have it handy, just bring it with you and present it at the gate.
Pre-registration is important to us because it helps keep our costs under control. But if you are worried about losing your dust should your jackass get sick before our doin's, just fuggetaboutit ! Our GDR promises that he won't hold that against you if you let us know by the start of the weekend. So don't delay. Download the forms below and mail them along with your rub to Peter Lebeck -- E Clampus Vitus, Box 384, Bakersfield, CA 93302.
All Chapter Hawkers are welcome to ply their goods. But be prepared to do some trading.
Special PBC Requirements
ALL SPONSORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
PBCs must be delivered to the Hangman upon entering the Clampsite. No exceptions. ALL PBCs must have a bribe and an historical presentation for our Board of Inquiry. Any infirmities that might affect your PBC's ability to do moderately physical tasks MUST be disclosed with your registration. Vertigo, bad knees, bad ticker, claustrophobia, all that stuff counts. Our initiation is not an endurance test! PBCs with physical limitations will be accommodated, but a failure to disclose endangers the health of your PBC and is not appreciated by anyone. Also PBCs may not wear RED until after completing their sacred ordeal. Finally, membership is open only to men 21 or older with good attitudes. These rules provide for the safety and fair treatment of your friend. As his sponsor it is your responsibility to make sure that he complies.
ALL PBCs ARE ADVISED:
That from the time of their arrival all PBCs are guests of the Brothers of Peter Lebeck, ECV and will be under the protection and control of our Hangman & his Vigilantes. As is our custom at PXL, PBCs may fraternize with the Brethren on Friday but must show good attitude and submit to the directions of the Hangman from the time of their arrival, including being of service when so instructed by our Hangman. All PBCs in Clamp on Friday evening must report promptly to the Hangman at 8:00 p.m. for instruction. Last call for PBCs is 8:11 a.m. Saturday morning. All PBCs must report to the Hangman at that time on pain of foregoing initiation. PBCs must be knowledgeable of all educational materials provided to them, be prepared to stand and deliver before our Board of Inquiry, and be sober throughout the initiation. No Exceptions!
The PXL PBC Handbook may be downloaded Here!
PXL adheres to all Grand Council Rules which will be strictly enforced. It will be a clean, but memorable initiation as befits our Honorable Order.
Easy PrePay
Use the handy link below to download the Fall Doin's "Fillable Flyer," PXL's Flyer and sign-up forms which can be filled-out ahead of time using your computer. Just type in the spaces, fill out the forms and sign them where required. It's that simple. Then just mail them along with your rub or bring them with you to the doin's. A legible sign-up will be required of everyone in attendance, so why not avoid the line and do it now?
A waiver form must also be submitted for each PBC in attendance. As for Redshirts, once you've filed your waiver form with PXL, we'll keep it on file. This isn't something we made up, mind you, but it is an ECV wide policy imposed by Grand Council to help keep E Clampus Vitus in existence.
Click Here to Download a PDF Copy of the Fillable Flyer.
Then just mail your rub and application to: Peter Lebeck -- E Clampus Vitus, Box 384, Bakersfield, CA 93302. For those of you wishing to order 50th Anniversary Mugs and T-Shirts make sure to check the Fillable Flyer for details.
Remember to get your RSVP and Gold Dust in by April 7, 2011, to take advantage of the pre-pay discount, and by March 31st to guarantee availability of your cloffee mug. We need to make sure you're counted if at all possible, BEFORE the doin's.
Clamper Directions Come Without Warranty
So You Want Directions?
This One's Easy: Just Find Interstate 5. It's made out of concrete, starts at Blaine, Washington, ends at San Ysidro, California, and runs the length of the west coast. Fort Tejon State Historic Park sits on the western edge of Interstate 5, just south of the Grapevine Pass, 30 miles south of Bakersfield and 50 miles north of Los Angeles. Just get off at the Tejon Exit. You can reach the campground by a road that borders the southern edge of the parking lot that faces I-5.
Coming from Bakersfield just take the Tejon off-ramp and make an immediate right turn up the access road, past the park buildings and into the parking lot that borders the Clampground.
Coming from Los Angeles take the Tejon off-ramp, go over the bridge, past the parking lot and turn right into the access road just south of the park entrance. Then drive past the historic buildings until you reach the parking lot adjacent to the Clampground.
Cick here to download this map and directions.
Important Stuff to Remember!
These are the Rules--So Read 'em!
DO BRING: Firewood, shade, raffle /auction prizes, breakfast food, good PBCs, ideas for PBC games, trash bags. Please bring personal hygiene items for the ladies and toys for the kids at the women's shelter in Bakersfield.
DON'T BRING: Dope, firearms, explosives (including females), weaponry, anyone under 21, pissy PBCs or any of the usual No-Nos. Violation means expulsion without refund. So, don't risk it. This applies to EVERYONE!
ALL PBCs must have a bribe for the board and an historical presentation, as well as the requisite amount of dust. All PBCs will submit to the authority of our Hangman, Russ "Hole" Chapman, upon entry to the Clampsite and remain under his protection and control. All brothers are expected to treat these candidates with respect, according to Grand Council Rules.
REMEMBER - IT'S B.Y.O.B. Bring libations for yourself and others. The PXL bar has mixers, ice and snacks.
