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by BigPapaKev
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 01/20/24 Sat-STEAM into SW Washington,IL
Replies: 1
Views: 94

01/20/24 Sat-STEAM into SW Washington,IL

An event that keeps growing, our troopers "patrolled" the area in search of high 5's and photo opportunities. Members providing assistance for this incursion were: Keven Marion-ATST Driver IS9255 Brad Hartsock-Stormtrooper TK1397 Jason Spatafore-Stormtrooper TK26334 Marc Casey-Mandalorian MMCC (TKID...
by BigPapaKev
Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: STEAM into Star Wars 01/07/23
Replies: 1
Views: 234

STEAM into Star Wars 01/07/23

Another year in the books and this event keeps growing. Organized by Host of Coffee With Kenobi Podcast, Star Wars Author, , and High School ELA teacher Dan Zehr. We mingled and participated in photo ops and several members were featured on the local news coverage of the event. A donation on our beh...
by BigPapaKev
Wed May 26, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: 2021 Mission Reports
Topic: 05/17/21 End of school year Rewards Program
Replies: 2
Views: 1100

05/17/21 End of school year Rewards Program

EVENT: End of school year Rewards Program DATE: 05/17/21 LOCATION: Lasalle Elementary School 300 N Highland Ave Creve Coeur, Illinois 61610 Keven Marion: IS 9255 Brad Hartsock: TK 1397 Jason Spatafore: TK 26334 Charlotte Hartsock: Hander/Photographer 12164 GA Member Biker Scout: Trevor Spatafore Two...
by BigPapaKev
Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: 2020 Mission Reports
Topic: 01/11/20 - STEAM into Star Wars Washington, IL
Replies: 1
Views: 1434

01/11/20 - STEAM into Star Wars Washington, IL

Date:January 11, 2020 Location:Washington Community High School Due to scheduling issues, the school's annual Reads Day was transformed into a STEAM event. No funds being raised but plenty of photo opportunities. A huge shout out to all the troops who attended this event and to Jason for handling th...
by BigPapaKev
Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: 2020 Mission Reports
Topic: 02/20/20 - Reading Rewards Program Creve Coeur, Illinois
Replies: 1
Views: 1431

02/20/20 - Reading Rewards Program Creve Coeur, Illinois

EVENT: Reading Rewards Program DATE: 02/20/2020 LOCATION: Lasalle Elementary School 300 N Highland Ave Creve Coeur, Illinois 61610 A school that had struggled with it's reading levels requested our talents as a reward for the student's hard work in crushing their reading goals. Very well organized e...
by BigPapaKev
Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello from Peoria
Replies: 5
Views: 3272

Re: Hello from Peoria

Hello there Chase, I am also from the Central Illinois area. There’s plenty of people in the area to lend a hand if you need it, several of us are also into \m/ metal. I can be reached by pm on Facebook: Keven Marion or message me here. And welcome
by BigPapaKev
Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:21 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hola!
Replies: 1
Views: 1931

Re: Hola!

Welcome
by BigPapaKev
Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:19 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: HELLO
Replies: 1
Views: 1444

Re: HELLO

Well hello there ( in my best Obi Wan voice). Simply let us know when you’re coming & what part of the state you’ll be visiting and we will welcome you with open arms
by BigPapaKev
Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
Topic: 10/27/18 SAT - Star Wars Reads Day - Washington
Replies: 1
Views: 1709

10/27/18 SAT - Star Wars Reads Day - Washington

Another Reads Day event in the books at Washington Community High School. I wish this was promoted better as they put quite a bit of work into the event. Games, Star Wars themed STEM projects, crafts,kids costume contest and even alive podcast are all going on. Worried there'd only be a few troopers...
by BigPapaKev
Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:26 am
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Photos submitted
Replies: 3
Views: 2828

Re: Photos submitted

Good luck, hope to see you official soon. What did you build?
by BigPapaKev
Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Central Illinois reporting in... Marshall to be exact
Replies: 4
Views: 3236

Re: Central Illinois reporting in... Marshall to be exact

Welcome. Glad to see you made your way here.
by BigPapaKev
Tue May 22, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Garrison transfer
Replies: 3
Views: 2558

Re: Garrison transfer

Welcome boss
by BigPapaKev
Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
Topic: 02/15/18 THU Gameball Run for CHOI, Morton 61550
Replies: 1
Views: 1608

02/15/18 THU Gameball Run for CHOI, Morton 61550

A fundraiser at a local high school benefitting the CHOI. This year had a Star Wars theme so we needed to be there for the event. Indirect funds raised $100,341.05 Troopers present were: Josh Smith TX 43430 Jessica Murfin 40484 Peter Murfin TI 12079 Mike Dickinson TI66598 Mark Berry 4265 Sean Crocke...
by BigPapaKev
Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello from Peoria!
Replies: 4
Views: 3166

Re: Hello from Peoria!

Welcome from one of the troopers that was at the theater
by BigPapaKev
Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
Topic: 10/07/17 SAT - Star Wars Reads Day - Washington
Replies: 1
Views: 1839

10/07/17 SAT - Star Wars Reads Day - Washington

This marks the third year for our involvement with the event at the local high school in Washington, IL. (the 3rd year for the event also) Attendance was down due to an unforeseen resurfacing of the road directly in front of the school. That did not, however, stop those in attendance from having a g...
by BigPapaKev
Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: New Member working on an Inferno Heavy build
Replies: 4
Views: 3106

Re: New Member working on an Inferno Heavy build

Welcome from another pilot. Have you signed up on the Jolly Roger & Spec Ops detachment forums? Should be some fantastic resources and vendor information there. Be patient as it is a new costume, there may not be a lot of members making the kits as of yet. As for the E11, I do have a converted Hasbr...
by BigPapaKev
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello from....Ohio...
Replies: 2
Views: 2121

Re: Hello from....Ohio...

Greetings and welcome. Spent the night in Columbus earlier this week on my way to the east coast
by BigPapaKev
Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
Topic: 01/28/17 Sat Pinewood Derby Peoria
Replies: 1
Views: 1664

01/28/17 Sat Pinewood Derby Peoria

A great day of making kids mile as Cub Scout Pack 155 competed on their Star Wars themed Pinewood derby. Thanks to all the troopers who showed up to high five, pose for pictures and cheer on the racers. They received a fantastic review from the event host. No dollars were raised. Trooping the event ...
by BigPapaKev
Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Cheers!
Replies: 9
Views: 5214

Re: Cheers!

welcome to the MWG
by BigPapaKev
Fri Jan 27, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: TK-33009 reporting in to a TDY
Replies: 3
Views: 2482

Re: TK-33009 reporting in to a TDY

Welcome let us know if we can help show you around