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One day only: Ben Stein coming to Houston
Self-made comedian, actor, economist, author and overall national celebrity Ben Stein to speak on behalf of The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command at the nonprofit's Annual Luncheon
July 2, 2009
The Salvation Army Houston

Actor, comedian and economist Ben Stein will be the guest speaker at The Salvation Army's annual luncheon.

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. This November 3rd, he will add the title of keynote speaker for The Salvation Army of Greater Houston’s Annual Luncheon to his resume.

Ben Stein will bring his signature quirkiness and personal humor to the nonprofit organization’s Annual Luncheon, which is The Salvation Army of Greater Houston’s largest fundraising event of the year.

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 will also honor Mr. William T. Slick, Jr. as the annual event’s 2009 Honoree for his volunteerism, leadership, and loyal support of The Salvation Army of Greater Houston as a life member of its Advisory Board.

“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.

Programs such as youth mentorship, senior feeding programs, family shelters, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, counseling, financial assistance, housing, disaster relief and Christmas assistance are all provided by the nonprofit organization at its 17 centers of operation in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. To maximize its limited resources the Army applies 88.4 cents of every dollar it receives in donations to direct services.

“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.”

Last year’s Annual Luncheon speaker was hall-of-famer, Mr. Archie Manning. For tickets, table sponsorships or additional information, please contact Ms. Denise Furlough at (832) 201-8026 or at Denise_Furlough@uss.salvationarmy.org.

To purchase your tickets and/or register online Click Here.