This year we're celebrating at the Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside.  http://www.missioninn.com (http://www.missioninn.com)

From its modest beginnings as a two-story adobe guest house in 1876, to its current position as an icon of breathtaking architecture, timeless beauty and old world charm, The Mission Inn is a place where history, grandeur and inspiration is found around every corner.  This national historic landmark evokes the spirit of the holiday season by transforming the entire city block into a winter wonderland with their Festival of Lights, a spectacular collection of nearly 4 million lights and 400 animated figures... one of the biggest winter attractions in Southern California!  This is truly a one-of-a-kind destination and an event you won't want to miss!

As is tradition, there will be some great Silent Auction items at the party!  All proceeds go directly back into our regional club to help support members only events such as this.  We plan to start posting pictures of the auction items on the website soon.  If you have any items you'd be willing to donate, please contact us as soon as possible.  New this year, we will be accepting credit cards (via PayPal) so come prepared to do some shopping!

Our entertainment for the evening will be the Leftover Cuties.  This group has a timeless jazz-tinged sound, combining sultry vocals, pop-perfect songwriting, and seasoned musicianship.  Their impeccable and atmospheric live performances draw ever-growing and increasingly passionate crowds in the clubs and cabarets of their hometown Los Angeles.  Their spellbinding first album "Places to Go" won raves from critics, while their latest album "The Spark & the Fire" delivers delectable, intelligent pop concoctions with honest and emotionally candid lyrics.  A string of impressive licensing placements has won them fans the world over. Among those spots: the theme for the Showtime series "The Big C" and an ad for Samsung that aired during the 2012 Olympics, generating more than 3 million YouTube views!

The cost is just $89.00 perperson and space is limited to 100 guests.  Don't wait and possibly miss out on the fun!  Make your reservations NOW!  :D

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY TICKETS (http://socalviper.com/events/members-holiday-party-2014/)

Our room block completely sold out so the special group rate is no longer available.  The hotel only has a few 2-night package deals available at full price.

If you are still interested in staying in the vicinity, the following hotels are within walking distance:

Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown      Marriott Riverside at Convention Center
3500 Market Street                             3400 Market Street
Riverside, CA 92501                            Riverside, CA  92501
951-321-3500                                      951-784-8000
www.place.hyatt.com                         www.marriott.com


Meet & Greet  6:30
Dinner             7:30

ATTENDING:

Keith & Rita Atkinson - PAID
Mike Barland & Guest - PAID
Jim Becker & Christine - PAID
Randy & Sue Begin - PAID
Gary & Melissa Belvedere - PAID
Rob & Cathy Bucholtz - PAID
Mike & Diann Buckingham - PAID
John & Bridgit Burgan - PAID
Ron & Mary Burke - PAID
Dave & Lisa Chrisman - PAID
Dan & Teresa Cragin - PAID
George & Diane Dauphine - PAID
Philippe & Gail Fortis - PAID
Matt & Amy Gross - PAID
Demoe & Laura Guerrero - PAID
Paul Hawker & Teresa Fidler - PAID
Rick Hollis - PAID
Glenn & Stephanie Izard - PAID
Eric Johnson - PAID
Jim & Judy Kenehan - PAID
Peter & Pheap Keo - PAID
Kurt & Kathy Klimpel - PAID
Lance Kouchi - PAID
Anthony & Wanda Matranga - PAID
Dave & Debbie Ruckert - PAID
Dan & Mayo Rupp - PAID
Stuart Sobek & Guest - PAID
Randy & Diane Tribolet - PAID
Nino Valmassoi & Ruth Day - PAID
Andy Weiss & Anne Prum - PAID
Scott & Pat Wilson - PAID
Paul & Pam Winters

Wow! very nice place.

SWEET !!!   Nice work Glenn and Steph !

Can I lite up the Pyro display @ the party?

I wouldn't trust someone like Newport to do it... LMAO

Quote from: Kala on March 03, 2014, 04:02:46 PM
Can I lite up the Pyro display @ the party?

Kala, you're such a little trouble maker! :P


Our room is booked for Friday & Saturday nights, WooHoo!

This is going to be lots of fun...

Awesome place great job Glenn and Steph. I have booked our room junior Suite,Friday and Saturday nights. Michelle and I and are also interested in the tour and brunch. We will have a total of 3 or 4 of us. Thank you both in advance for the good times we are going to have.

Awesome venue Glenn and Stephanie !!!!
It is going to be a really nice party. 

My room is booked too.   

Better to book your room early so that more rooms can be added to the So Cal block if needed.  If you wait too long, no more rooms will be available.   :'(

The Bell's have reserved both the Friday and the Saturday night.......   8)

Maybe I can drive there in a nice new Launch addition - now how do I bump the other 498 tickets out?

Quote from: LLEBMA1 on June 03, 2014, 05:00:57 PM
The Bell's have reserved both the Friday and the Saturday night.......   8)

Maybe I can drive there in a nice new Launch addition - now how do I bump the other 498 tickets out?

Hummmm we both can't drive the same car, good luck. Let a Sol Cal member bring it home.

Ok. Steph! Melissa has us all set up.
We should have our reservations dialed in now.
Gary

Room booked. Looks nice!

Demoe and Laura will be there room is booked. Tour and brunch sounds good also......

Our room is booked for Friday & Saturday nights and we are also  interested in the tour and brunch.
Thanks Glenn and Stephanie.

Glenn.


Thanks for the heads up. Teresa and I have booked a Mission Room for Sat, and were told it was the last Mission available. Might want to add some more.


The San Diego group came up here for lunch a couple years ago and everybody loved the place. I have been wanting the excuse to stay over night during the Christmas lights, and this is the perfect time.


See everyone in Riverside.


Paul

Thanks Paul for the heads up.  Stephanie added five more rooms for Friday and ten for Saturday.  Are you staying both nights?

Glenn 8)

Glenn. Just Sat Night.


If there is going to be a tour on Sat, we will just drive up early.


Paul

Yes,  we will a few tours going on during the Day. More info to come as we get closer to the Holidays

I can make this

hemotox

                   Ron and Mary will be there!  We have stayed at the hotel before.  The rooms are
                                                     FANTASTIC!

Step/Glenn,

thanks for the reminder at Dukes.

Just booked a room and Diann and I are looking forward to seeing everyone!

thanks again,

Mike

Our room is booked and we plan to enjoy our Christmas Party!  See you all there.  Paul & Pam

John & Bridgit have signed up for the party.  We live nearby and will not be staying at the Inn.  We are interested in the Sat. tour.

We just sold out our second block of rooms.  You still have time to book a room at our Club's price but don't wait much longer.


Using Group Code Viper121914, room rates are as follows:

Room Type             Rate
-   Deluxe            $ 169.00
-   Raincross        $ 179.00
-   Glenwood        $ 189.00
-   Mission           $ 219.00
-   Junior Suite     $ 269.00

Reservations can be made by calling 1-951-784-0300 or online at https://bookings.ihotelier.com/The-Mission-Inn-Hotel-&-Spa/bookings.jsp?hotelId=74028&languageid=1

Only the Deluxe room type can be reserved online.
Review room types at: http://www.missioninn.com/rooms%2Dsuites

Please Note:  Rooms during the Festival of Lights sell out fast, and availability becomes limited the closer we get to the event.  These are off-season rates.  Normally the cost of a Deluxe Room during this timeframe would be $309.00 per night.

we are all in.  thx,  Anthony and Wanda

We're in!
Randy & Diane

We're in - room reserved and tickets purchased!
Dan & Mayo

We've completely filled our room block so the special group rate is no longer available.  The hotel only has a limited number of two-night package deals available at full price.

If you are still interested in staying in the vicinity, the following hotels are within walking distance:

Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown          Marriott Riverside at Convention Center
3500 Market Street                             3400 Market Street
Riverside, CA 92501                            Riverside, CA  92501
951-321-3500                                    951-784-8000
www.place.hyatt.com                          www.marriott.com[/size]

Unfortunately I can't make it after all, family get together that evening. If someone needs the room I booked let me know otherwise I will just cancel it.
Ben

Keith & Rita are in and paid.


Ben,


I just might take your room.


Give me a call Keith Atkinson cell 714-222-2601

Keith,
Nice speaking with you. You're all set, the room is yours.
Have a great time,
Ben

I will not be spending the night   :'(   But will be at the party one way or another  :)
If anyone needs a room, let me know before I cancel it.

We need to give the Mission Inn a final guest head count by next Monday Dec. 15th.

PEASE SIGN UP NOW through Pay Pal if you haven't already!!

So what time does this event start at???????

We have a bevy of items this year to choose from.  Remember all the proceeds go to our Club for 2015 activities.  We will have Pay Pal on hand to take Credit Cards as well as Cash or Checks.

Just a peek at a few items that will be on hand.

An easy install.  Satin Black finish.   MSRP $750.   

A magnificent customized picture of the Riley Technologies' shop.  Home of the SRT Motorsports Viper Race Team.  This framed print is Personally Autographed by all the engineers and craftsmen at Riley Technologies. Moorsville, North Carolina.       

Sorry to say but something came up and Eddie,Michelle plus the two will not be able to attend this years Christmas party. I have a room booked for the two nights Friday and Saturday if anyone wants it please call me on my cell 661-713-3089 the room I booked is a suite $ 269.00 per night. I have to cancel it by Tuesday the 16th. Merry Christmas to all the Reinsma's.

 Thank You Glenn and & Stephanie for a fantastic Christmas Party!   We loved the Mission Inn Hotel with the Festival of Lights and winter wonderland. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment and CD with the Leftover Cuties. Cathy and I played the CD on the way home.

Merry Christmas, Happy and Prosperous New Year to everyone.

Thanks Glenn & Steph for a great Christmas party! The Mission Inn is amazing  especially  at this time of year!  Everything  was great! :)