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- Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:10 pm
- Forum: 2019 Mission Reports
- Topic: 10/05/18 SAT - Down Syndrome Buddy Walk - Urbana
- Replies: 1
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10/05/18 SAT - Down Syndrome Buddy Walk - Urbana
This was our 9th appearance at the Champaign County, Down Syndrome Buddy Walk. We started in 2010. As always, a great time at the Buddy Walk. It's events like this that make me glad to be part of the 501st. Participating members: Chip Childress - TK9965 (EC) Tom Durbin - TX9293 Rick Devine - TK6921 ...
- Thu May 23, 2019 12:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 Mission Reports
- Topic: 05/04/19 Sat - MakeAWish, Walk for Wishes - Champaign
- Replies: 1
- Views: 475
05/04/19 Sat - MakeAWish, Walk for Wishes - Champaign
A great turnout for Walk for Wishes! Thank you everyone. I think I have everyone listed who was there. Participating members: Chip Childress - tk9965 EC Jim Marriott - tk21175 Reuss Bennett - sl12674 Vader Thomas Durbin - tx9293 Rick Devine - tk1712 Jason Spatafore - dz26334 Thomas Bickel - ar27823 ...
- Thu May 23, 2019 11:59 am
- Forum: 2019 Mission Reports
- Topic: 05/04/19 SAT - FCBD at G-Mart - Champaign, IL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 469
05/04/19 SAT - FCBD at G-Mart - Champaign, IL
Another successful MWG troop for Free Comic Book Day at G-Mart! I think I have everyone listed who was there. Participating members: Chip Childress - ds9965 (Kylo) EC Jim Marriott - tk21175 Reuss Bennett - sl12674 Vader Thomas Durbin - tx9293 Derek Nelson - ti10304 Rick Devine - tk1712 Jason Spatafo...
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:44 pm
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 10/06/18 SAT - Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
- Replies: 1
- Views: 555
10/06/18 SAT - Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
Troops, We started attending this event in 2012 and it's still one of my favorites. The organizers appreciate us being there, but the best part is the kids. Many of them are Star Wars fans and they're always happy to see us. This was another great MWG event. Thanks to all who attended, but a special...
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:34 am
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 09/15/2018 - Monticello HS Homecoming - Monticello, IL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 563
09/15/2018 - Monticello HS Homecoming - Monticello, IL
Troops, We had a great turn out of members for the Monticello Homecoming Commencement. The art students at Monticello did a great job of decorating the gym with painted murals of Star Wars characters. Everyone had a great time supporting this Star Wars themed Homecoming event. Attending members: Chi...
- Tue May 15, 2018 10:54 am
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 12/14/17 THUR The Last Jedi Preview Savoy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2006
12/14/17 THUR The Last Jedi Preview Savoy
Mission Report
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Savoy 16 Theater - Savoy, IL
We had a great time meeting SW fans before the movie.
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Rick Devine 6712
Brad Hartsock 1397
Jim Marriott 21175
Sean Crockett 42975
Aaron Brigman 2875
Josh Smith 43430
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Savoy 16 Theater - Savoy, IL
We had a great time meeting SW fans before the movie.
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Rick Devine 6712
Brad Hartsock 1397
Jim Marriott 21175
Sean Crockett 42975
Aaron Brigman 2875
Josh Smith 43430
- Mon May 14, 2018 4:29 pm
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 12/15/17 FRI - The Last Jedi Premiere - Champaign
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1041
12/15/17 FRI - The Last Jedi Premiere - Champaign
Opening night for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The AMC Champaign 13 Theater
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Rick Devine 6712
Thomas Durbin 9293
Thomas Bickel 27823
Jim Marriott 21175
Sean Crockett 42975
James Sayson 19685
The AMC Champaign 13 Theater
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Rick Devine 6712
Thomas Durbin 9293
Thomas Bickel 27823
Jim Marriott 21175
Sean Crockett 42975
James Sayson 19685
- Mon May 14, 2018 4:08 pm
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 04/14/18 Community & Campus Day of Service Champaign
- Replies: 1
- Views: 610
04/14/18 Community & Campus Day of Service Champaign
Troops,
Our third year helping out with the Community & Campus Day of Service.
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Thomas Durbin 9293
Jim Marriott 21175
Our third year helping out with the Community & Campus Day of Service.
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Thomas Durbin 9293
Jim Marriott 21175
- Mon May 14, 2018 3:41 pm
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 05/05/18 Sat - Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes - Champaign
- Replies: 1
- Views: 638
05/05/18 Sat - Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes - Champaign
Troops,
Another successful troop for Make-A-Wish.
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Jim Marriott 21175
Another successful troop for Make-A-Wish.
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Jim Marriott 21175
- Mon May 14, 2018 3:26 pm
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 05/05/18 SAT - FCBD at G-Mart - Champaign - 16 Years!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 645
05/05/18 SAT - FCBD at G-Mart - Champaign - 16 Years!
This was the 16th consecutive appearance at G-mart Comics in Champaign for Free Comic Book Day.
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965
Jim Marriott 21175
Derek Nelson 10304
Rick Devine 6712
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965
Jim Marriott 21175
Derek Nelson 10304
Rick Devine 6712
- Mon May 14, 2018 2:54 pm
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 09/16/17 Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes - Champaign 61822
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1067
09/16/17 Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes - Champaign 61822
Troops,
Another year of the Make-A-Wish Walk in Champaign. We had a great turnout this year. Thanks everyone!
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Jim Marriott 21175
Sean Crockett 42975
Chris Stewart 21470
James Sayson 19685
Thomas Durbin 9293
Rick Devine 6712
Another year of the Make-A-Wish Walk in Champaign. We had a great turnout this year. Thanks everyone!
Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Jim Marriott 21175
Sean Crockett 42975
Chris Stewart 21470
James Sayson 19685
Thomas Durbin 9293
Rick Devine 6712
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:47 pm
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 09/11/17 - Boy Scout Popcorn Sale Kickoff - Decatur, IL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1165
09/11/17 - Boy Scout Popcorn Sale Kickoff - Decatur, IL
Troops,
We made an appearance at a Boy Scout meeting for their popcorn sales kickoff. The kickoff was Star Wars themed.
Participating members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Sean Crockett 42975
We made an appearance at a Boy Scout meeting for their popcorn sales kickoff. The kickoff was Star Wars themed.
Participating members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Sean Crockett 42975
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:39 pm
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 06/30/17 FRI - Boy's Birthday Party - Monticello
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1199
06/30/17 FRI - Boy's Birthday Party - Monticello
Troops,
Rick Devine and I attended a birthday party for a 7 year old boy. The boys' mom worked out a skit and we helped break a pinata.
Participating members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Rick Devine 6712
Rick Devine and I attended a birthday party for a 7 year old boy. The boys' mom worked out a skit and we helped break a pinata.
Participating members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Rick Devine 6712
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:25 pm
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 01/28/18 SUN - Painting Party: Kylo Ren Champaign
- Replies: 1
- Views: 689
01/28/18 SUN - Painting Party: Kylo Ren Champaign
Troops, This was a new type of event for us in east central Illinois. Lola's Brush hosts painting parties. Everyone gets a canvas and paint and an instructor shows them, with a projector, how to paint the image. The canvas has a pre-drawn image on it. This was mostly for kids, but there were some ad...
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:55 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 07/30/16 SAT - St. Jude Race for the Cure - Washington, IL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1232
07/30/16 SAT - St. Jude Race for the Cure - Washington, IL
Troops, Another year at the St Jude's Race For the Cure. We greeted many runners, took a lot of pictures and helped to collect money. Brian Beebe, who is my contact for this event, is now working on his stormtrooper armor and will be joining soon. Particpating members: Chip Childress - 9965 (EC) Kev...
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:43 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 08/05/16 FRI - Monticello Movie Nights, Monticello, IL
- Replies: 1
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08/05/16 FRI - Monticello Movie Nights, Monticello, IL
The city of Monticello shows a series free movies on the downtown square during the summer. On August 5th, they showed Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We mingled with the fans before the movie and then stayed for the showing.
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers - 2429
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers - 2429
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:38 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 09/17/16 Sat - Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes - Champaign, IL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1170
09/17/16 Sat - Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes - Champaign, IL
Our third year for the Make-A -Wish walk in Champaign.
Particpating members:
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers - 2429
Rick Devine - 6712
Tom Durbin - 9293
Particpating members:
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers - 2429
Rick Devine - 6712
Tom Durbin - 9293
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:29 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 10/15/16 SAT - Library Star Wars Reads Day - Urbana, IL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1247
10/15/16 SAT - Library Star Wars Reads Day - Urbana, IL
Everyone,
This event went well, but we had our doubts. We had trouble with this event before: too many unsupervised kids. This time was better. We had fun doing the activities with the kids and taking pictures.
Particpating members:
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers - 2429
Rick Devine - 6712
This event went well, but we had our doubts. We had trouble with this event before: too many unsupervised kids. This time was better. We had fun doing the activities with the kids and taking pictures.
Particpating members:
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers - 2429
Rick Devine - 6712
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:21 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 11/12/16 SAT - Cub Scout Meeting - St. Joeseph, IL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1267
11/12/16 SAT - Cub Scout Meeting - St. Joeseph, IL
Troops,
Another successful troop with the Boy Scouts in St. Joseph. We helped to hand out awards and broke a Death Star pinata .
My contact for this event wants to join us.
Participating members:
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Rick Devine - 6712
Another successful troop with the Boy Scouts in St. Joseph. We helped to hand out awards and broke a Death Star pinata .
My contact for this event wants to join us.
Participating members:
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Rick Devine - 6712
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:30 am
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 04/15/17 SAT - Birthday Party - Champaign, IL
- Replies: 1
- Views: 725
04/15/17 SAT - Birthday Party - Champaign, IL
Troops,
On April 4th, the MWG attended a young boys' birthday party. He and his brother are big fans and we had a great time hanging out and taking pictures.
Particpating members:
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers - 2429
Thomas Bickel - 27823 (handler)
On April 4th, the MWG attended a young boys' birthday party. He and his brother are big fans and we had a great time hanging out and taking pictures.
Particpating members:
Chip Childress - 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers - 2429
Thomas Bickel - 27823 (handler)