Peter Lebeck Chapter #1866

If you had told me some twenty-five years ago that I would be a Humbug someday I would have just smiled and thought to myself, not likely. I can't begin to tell you all how honored I am to be your Humbug for Clamper Year 6029. We have great things planned for this Clamp year.

My wife Simone and Daughter Stacy had lunch brought in for all the Clampers and Widders to enjoy before the corporate meeting on Saturday before the Widders' Ball. It was really appreciated by all, keeping us from having to go out in the rain for lunch.

The annual PXL Corporate meeting went very well. Top Turner covered our finances and expenditures for 2023 along with reports to the Feds, State and Grand Council. For those of you who joined us at the Widders Ball it was an event to be remembered thanks in part to my wife Simone and my daughter Stacy and all the Widders who lent a helping hand in transforming the Hospitality Room into a Western Saloon and Dancehall.

The party began on Friday evening with 52 Clampers and Widders in the Hospitality room. We were entertained by the "PXL Pickers" -- five of our own Clampers. A professional sound system donated by Mike "12 Volt Mazzetti kept the sound at a pleasant level. We listened and danced to songs from the 50's and 60's along with many new and old country western tunes.

Following the passing of the Staff of Relief on Saturday night, the party kicked off with tunes from the past, and between sets we were once again entertained by the PXL Pickers ( Michael "Hoss" Lowrance, Wayne "Screwball" Edwards, Hollis "Bomber" Dyer, Scott "Capt. DEF" Bickle and our own Sonny Anglin, one of the remaining members of the Bakersfield Sound.

I'd also like to thank Merle "Shaft" Phillips and his Widder Theresa for keeping the bar flowing with ample libations. The Widders Ball was so great that the attendees asked for a REPEAT performance in 2025.

Our Spring and Fall Doin's are locked in. We're headed to Willow Springs International Raceway, April 11-14th, and the Mojave Private Skeet Range, September 27-29th. You can download the Spring Procs here, where you can check out the entire schedule and get what you need to sign-up for the Spring Doin's, including our electronic registration.

Something I have planned to do in my Humbug year was to have another one-day Oldtimers / Candlelight initiation. This is going to happen in July 2024. Candidates will be limited to those 65 and older and or with a disability, though all redshirts are invited to join in the fun.

I'm looking forward to a great Clamp year and with all the great brothers who have stepped into leadership and functionaries' positions, I know good things are yet to come. Willow Springs Raceway is going to be a PXL event that will be talked about for years to come. We need to remember that we are guests of the Raceway, and although we will have our own secured area, we will still be within the watchful eyes of the public.

I'll be heading to Grand Council in May to represent Peter Lebeck chapter 1866. If there is anything you would like me to look into, just let me or my Vice, Rick "Hard Luck" Veiga, know. By working together as a team this can be one of the best years our chapter has ever had. Thank you for all for your hard work and support.

Looking forward to seeing you real soon.

NGH Kelvin "Dr. Klapper" Swanson, PXL #1866
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