November 3rd: Ben Stein in Houston
Seats are still available for The Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser of the year
featuring comedian extraordinaire Ben Stein

Sure to be the hottest ticket in town this fall, The Salvation Army’s Annual Luncheon featuring celebrity Ben Stein will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston.  Tickets are still available for this one-time-only event and Stein’s keynote speech promises to be well worth the charitable contribution. The organization’s Annual Luncheon is its largest fundraiser of the year and funds The Salvation Army’s many local programs and services.

Organized by The Salvation Army Greater Houston Advisory Board, the event will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston.  On behalf of The Salvation Army, luncheon chairs Jim P. and Jane Wise invite you to be a part of a memorable afternoon celebrating the work of the Army's stalwart supporter Mr. William T. Wise Jr. as our honoree. The luncheon helps acknowledge his volunteerism, leadership and loyalty as a life member of the Advisory board of The Salvation Army of Greater Houston. In addition to honoring a lifetime of commitment, the afternoon promises to be one of thoughtfulness and laughter.

“We are excited to have Ben Stein as the guest speaker for the 2009 Salvation Army of Houston Annual Luncheon.  Mr. Stein’s national reputation and relaxed and funny style will be stimulating and fun for all who attend the luncheon,” say the Wises.

Individual tickets for this exclusive fundraiser are $150.  Table sponsorships range from $3,000 to $25,000 and all proceeds raised by this worthwhile charity event will benefit the over 119,000 local men, women and children who rely on The Salvation Army of Greater Houston annually.

At once a cult figure for his breakout role in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a learned economist of international acclaim, a columnist for the New York Times, a bestselling author, an unrivaled comic, and a spokesperson for Clear Eyes, etc., etc., Ben Stein’s resume reads like an endless list of significant and diverse accomplishments. 

“What other celebrity can say they’ve worked as a speech writer and economic advisor for Presidents Nixon and Ford, won an Emmy Award as Best Game Show Host, graduated as valedictorian from Yale Law School, authored a collection of bestselling books, and engraved forever two words into the popular culture of the United States in one single movie scene?,” adds Jim P. Wise.  “His speech and delivery will be excellent…and the fact that it’s for a good cause will hopefully attract even more people.”

For tickets, table sponsorships or additional information, please contact Denise Furlough at (832) 201-8026 or at Denise_Furlough@uss.salvationarmy.org.