The Crystal Ball Reception on January 14th, 2010, was a magnificent milestone for both the BSAA and D.R.E. The event was hosted by the BSAA’s newest partner, Galpin Motors. Numerous BSAA executive members and D.R.E. junior leaders from around the country came to the Galpin Complex, located in Van Nuys, California. The event was packed with serious business meetings and business pitches, but at night both business executive and celebrity alike came together for wonderful food and entertainment.
The day started off at 7:30A.M. with myself and other D.R.E. junior leaders having intense back-to-back meetings talking about the new leadership of D.R.E. with Mr. Farr and other BSAA Executive Members at Galpin’s Horseless Carriage Restaurant. Next up was an intense session of Pitch the Player, a session where Executive Members pitched their ideas to a panel of BSAA Executive Leaders, which included Randal Pinkett, winner of the 4th season of The Apprentice.
With most the business done for the day, the BSAA hosted the VIP Reception which was held in the Galpin Showroom. Finally, it was time for the Reception. Flanked by Spykers and Aston Martins, special guests, who included Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, got to experience a high-energy fashion show. The models showed cased Jeff Hamilton’s premium leather jackets along with designer bathing suits.
To wrap up the night Mr. Farr got on stage and brought up comedian Chris Spencer along with a few others to speak about their experiences with Mr. Farr. After getting surprised with a birthday cake, the finale was ready to be revealed: Galpin Automotive Sports had created a custom car for the BSAA, the Presidential Lincoln MKT-X. The car exemplified the stature of the BSAA - bold and exclusive. The night’s festivities concluded with an after party with D.R.E. members DJ Wyze 1 (myself) and DJ Allure on the turntables.
The Reception was immaculate and had a great turnout. Even though the experience was exhausting, it was ultimately rewarding, fulfilling, and most of all, irreplaceable.
