WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE MEEK - STEWART CHAPTER #10 OF E CLAMPUS VITUS
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Registration for 2026 Fall doins
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Chapter 10’s Fall Doins’ is back again at Rollins Peninsula Campground, located at 21597 You Bet Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945, October 2nd–4th.
Come join the brethren for another weekend of Clampin’, questionable decisions, good food, and even better company. The Irish Viking will once again be serving up his infamous Doins’ concoctions, while the new XNGH Cook Crew, led by Jimmy “Jethro” Cheatham, Jethro will be taking charge of the grill, slapping his meat down hot and heavy to make sure no brother leaves hungry.
And when it’s time to wet your whistle, make your way over to the legendary 2 Bills Tavern, led by none other than Kevin “Dr. Death.” The drinks will be flowing, the bullshit will be plentiful, and as always, make sure to bring cash to tip the jackass behind the bar.
Presiding over the festivities is our Humbug, Shortcan, who would like everyone to remember one important piece of Chapter 10 wisdom:
"Ask not what your chapter can do for you, BUTT what you can do for your chapter. ($20 is still $20.)
This Fall Doins’ also brings a couple of new additions to the festivities. Pre-Pay Raffle Tickets will now be available, so brothers can get their raffle action handled ahead of time and show up ready to go.
We’re also introducing the Chapter 10 50/50 Raffle! One lucky brother will walk away with half of the proceeds from the 50/50 pot, while another lucky winner will score a FREE return to Chapter 10’s Spring Doins’!
Pack your gear, grab your red shirt, bring some cash, and get ready for another unforgettable weekend with the brothers at Chapter 10’s Fall Doins’ at Rollins!
Registration for 2026 Fall doins
Opens NOW!
May The 2nd be with you as NGH Andrew “Shortcan” Riccioand his officers
invite you to celebrate another year of Chapter 10 clamping.
Seemingly Decorum is expressly advertised as we would like to
be able to use as needed.
All the usual NO-NOs apply, including very serious
admonitions from the Grand Council about illicit drugs and
guns. Leave your dogs, bad attitudes, eggs and fireworks at
home. Wood fires will NOT be allowed.
Propane fire in controlled areas ok
Oh!! Did we mention…. LEAVE YOUR DOGS AT HOME. THEY ARE NOT WELCOME!
Check out the Hawkers new swag while you’re at it
Turn your PBCs over to our Big Irish Initiation Team led by the hangman Shawn “Gingervitus” Hart upon arrival, but no later than 10:10 AM. Once turned over to us, clean and sober, LEAVE THEM TO US. PBCs will receive a short history lesson on ECV and WBM/WMS Chapter Ten. The Initiation will leave them tired and dirty, but all will survive to Clamp another day! Candlelight Initiation candidates are welcome and they will be given special treatment (wink, wink)! Get them there before 10:00 am for best results. Prices for this year are set at $60 prepay and $70 day of for Redshirts, and $ 110.10 for PBC/Retread. We will also be offering reduced entry of $40 for a no drink/ no food for those just swinging by Prepay shirts 20, day of Shirts $25
What is ECV?
The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV) is a fraternal organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Western Heritage, especially the history of the Mother Lode and gold mining regions of the area. There are chapters in California, Nevada and other western states. Members call themselves "Clampers." The organization's name is in Dog Latin, and has no known meaning; even the spelling is disputed, sometimes appearing as "Clampus", "Clampsus", or "Clampsis". The motto of the Order, Credo Quia Absurdum, is generally understood as meaning "I believe it because it is absurd."; the proper Latin quotation Credo quia absurdum est, is from the Christian apologist Tertullian (140-230), who rejected rationalism and accepted a Gospel which addressed itself to the "non-rational levels of perception."
Our Activities
The current incarnation of ECV (yes, it has evolved over it's illustrious history) spends most of its time concerning itself with the preservation of Western Lore by "Plaquing" lesser know historic sites and items. Plaques describing esoteric subjects as the first bordellos in the area, or where some lesser know bandit may have stopped for a drink are examples of the smaller details "Clampers" like to showcase.
