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by meitru
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 11/23/23 - IL Chicago - Thanksgiving Parade
Replies: 1
Views: 225

11/23/23 - IL Chicago - Thanksgiving Parade

Thanksgiving Event: 2023 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Duration: Active troop/parade: 45 minutes Inactive: 4 hours Event Coordinators: 23622 Sl Gemma Billings 28101 TI Greg Ladle Rebel Legion Commanderpoptart - Mando-equipped Ahsoka Commandervampire - Senatorial Leia Darthikari - Robert Redden - X-Win...
by meitru
Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:40 pm
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 11/24/22 IL Chicago - Thanksgiving Parade
Replies: 1
Views: 417

11/24/22 IL Chicago - Thanksgiving Parade

501st Legion 1876 Thomas John Spanos - SL 3499 Rex Fett - BH 5206 Robert Redden - TX 11238 Steve Jackson - SL 15124 Miguel Gonzalez - TK 20029 Lizzie Lindenbaum-Gaudio - TK 21711 Manfred Meythaler - TK 23622 Gemma Billings - SL 25739 Bobby Anderson - TK 26037 Mike Leaich - TI 28101 Greg Ladie - DZ 3...
by meitru
Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:15 am
Forum: The Armory
Topic: Tie Fighter Boots
Replies: 1
Views: 1393

Re: Tie Fighter Boots

Hello! You may have some luck looking for "black jack boots" on Amazon, just make sure they have no buckle and are relatively plain. Zippers, if you need them, should be very minimal and on the inside. There's also Soviet Boots and Epic Militaria. There is also eBay, which I'm not so familiar with g...
by meitru
Sun Sep 18, 2022 7:54 am
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 09/17/22 IL Palatine - Shine A Light NF Walk
Replies: 1
Views: 490

09/17/22 IL Palatine - Shine A Light NF Walk

Total time: 2 hours each

Troopers:

15311 - MIchael Swartz - ts15311 (TS)
23622 - Gemma Billings - meitru (SL)
60421 - Ben Rothman - benthemonkey (TK)
80419 - Dan Quinn - KaiserintheHood (TK) 66th troop!
91254 - Pete Siegal - tvprod16 (IG)
by meitru
Mon Sep 05, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 09/03/22 IL Geneva - Kane County Cougars
Replies: 1
Views: 452

09/03/22 IL Geneva - Kane County Cougars

Duration: 3.5 hours each EC: 23622 Gemma Billings "meitru" - SL 15129 - Kris Belardinelli - DZ 20117 - Sharon Nirvasteele - TK 21711 - Manfred Meythaler - TD 67013 - Sam Nirva - TK 67035 - Matthew Yackley - TI 80419 - Dan Quinn - TK 91215 - Gary Enerson - DZ RL Derrick Billings - Grimwalker - Jedi S...
by meitru
Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:06 am
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 07/12/22 IL Schaumburg - Williams Syndrome Convention Opening Festival
Replies: 1
Views: 410

07/12/22 IL Schaumburg - Williams Syndrome Convention Opening Festival

This was the best time. Convention is in a different location every 2 years, don't think we'll see them again soon but when they come to town this is a must-have. 2 hours each 23622 Gemma Billings "meitru" ID and EvCo 25739 Bobby Anderson "RogueWon" DS Kylo Ren Ep9 Derrick Billings "grimwalker" RL J...
by meitru
Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: Niima Outpost
Topic: SOLD: Shadow Guard armor, soft parts, bucket, partial force pike
Replies: 2
Views: 692

SOLD: Shadow Guard armor, soft parts, bucket, partial force pike

SOLD Armor: Trimmed and strapped: 1. Chest and back piece 2. Shoulder bells 3, Vambraces 4. Ab plate 5. Belt 6. Shins and spats 7. Bucket. Recommend trying before buying Soft parts 1. Kama 2. Optional: black scrub top, button-down, size 2XL Lightsaber: 1. Black Ultrasaber with two connectors to form...
by meitru
Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 06/05/22 IL Elk Grove Village - Vision Walk
Replies: 1
Views: 531

06/05/22 IL Elk Grove Village - Vision Walk

A relaxed outdoor troop that consisting of posing for pictures with event volunteers and fundraising teams before they started a walk to raise funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, benefiting research on blinding retinal disease. 501st: 10428 Sandra Ulbrich Almazan "SFIbana" (DZ) 23622 Gemma ...
by meitru
Thu May 05, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 05/04/22 IL Schaumburg - Vera Bradley Promo
Replies: 1
Views: 506

05/04/22 IL Schaumburg - Vera Bradley Promo

LFL-approved promotional event for Vera Bradley's new SW pattern, at Woodfield Mall. 4:30-6:45 pm.
Very hospitable staff, offers of pizza, cookies and water.

Brado81's first troop!

60140 Brad Ward (TK)
23622 Gemma Billings (ID)
by meitru
Thu May 05, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 05/04/22 IL Chicago - ABC 7 MTFBWY Appearance
Replies: 1
Views: 526

05/04/22 IL Chicago - ABC 7 MTFBWY Appearance

Requested by ABC 7 News producers on some short notice. 11 am-12:15 pm

3499 Rex Fett (BH)
23622 Gemma Billings (ID)
71709 Dustin Ebers (TK)

Handling and photos by Shirley Poponiak.
by meitru
Thu May 05, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 05/04/22 IL Chicago - 300 S Wacker
Replies: 1
Views: 470

05/04/22 IL Chicago - 300 S Wacker

Celebrated May the Fourth Be With You at 300 S Wacker, welcoming the office building's tenants and staff with treats, droids, and the might of the Empire. 8-10 AM. Great locker rooms available for changing, loading docks were offered for parking but they're on Lower Wacker Drive. 3499 Rex Fett (BH) ...
by meitru
Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: New Kylo Ren 501st IL
Replies: 5
Views: 1169

Re: New Kylo Ren 501st IL

Moemonty wrote:
Wed Apr 20, 2022 11:17 am
Hello there! I'm from near O'hare, IL and just became a 501st TFA Kylo Ren!
Hey, howdy and welcome. I'm about 20 minutes away from the airport, near Niles.
by meitru
Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: 2021 Mission Reports
Topic: 11/25/21 IL Chicago - Thanksgiving Parade
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

11/25/21 IL Chicago - Thanksgiving Parade

265 - Javier Esqueda - ST 11238 - Steve Jackson - SL 15710 - Ashe Harris - ID - Pryce 19803 - Sean Cho - TK 20303 - Bridget Cho - DZ 21083 - Brian Salisbury - SL 21711 - Manfred Meythaler - TD 23622 - Gemma Billings – SL and EvCo 25739 - Bobby Anderson - TK HW 26037 - Michael Leach - TI Fel 28101 - ...
by meitru
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: 2021 Mission Reports
Topic: 10/30/21 - Arts in the Dark Parade Chicago
Replies: 1
Views: 726

10/30/21 - Arts in the Dark Parade Chicago

Mad props to Greg for use of his awesome office. 10614 - TK - Kevin Forrest "kforrest" 23522 - SL - Gemma Billings "meitru" EvCo 28101 - DZ - Greg Ladle "DZlaw" 80419 - TK - Dan Quinn "KaiserintheHood" Rebel Legion: "ms_mal" - TROS Rey - Mallory Ryan "grimwalker" - Handler and Banners - Derrick Bill...
by meitru
Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Mission Report Archive
Topic: 10/30/21 Sat - Arts in the Dark Parade - Chicago
Replies: 10
Views: 2254

Re: 10/30/21 Sat - Arts in the Dark Parade - Chicago

OKay y'all, GCO handed this event off to me to EvCo so here we go. PARADE ROUTE: Step-off is at Lake and State Street, and we walk 7 blocks south to Van Buren. This is a fairly slow parade at times as many of the other participants stop walking to perform. ATTIRE: You want to have fun with your kit ...
by meitru
Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: 2021 Mission Reports
Topic: 09/25/21 Shine a Light Walk, Lake Arlington
Replies: 1
Views: 719

09/25/21 Shine a Light Walk, Lake Arlington

Shine a Light NF (Neurofibromatosis) Walk by Children's Tumor Foundation Lake Arlington IL Saturday September 25 2021 Duration: 3 hours 20117 (TK) Sharon Nirvasteele "miladysteele" 21083 (SL) Brian Salisbury "SteakBS" 23622 (ID) Gemma Billings "meitru" EC 67013 (TK) Sam Nirva 84231 (DZ) Becky Turpin...
by meitru
Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: Mission Report Archive
Topic: 10/15 -10/17 Wizard World - Chicago
Replies: 11
Views: 2466

Re: 10/15 -10/17 Wizard World - Chicago

If I can check in early Friday I'll come help with setup, and will assist with teardown.
by meitru
Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Mission Report Archive
Topic: 10/23/21 Sat -Chicago Autism Speaks Walk-Chicago IL
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Re: 10/23/21 Sat -Chicago Autism Speaks Walk-Chicago IL

Message to the Facebook page this morning Good morning. I wanted to follow up regarding the Autism Speaks walk at Soldier Field. Nechawn reached back out to me yesterday to say that she hadn't heard anything from the Garrison. Would it be possible to share the contact information for the person who ...
by meitru
Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: Mission Report Archive
Topic: 10/15 -10/17 Wizard World - Chicago
Replies: 11
Views: 2466

Re: 10/15 -10/17 Wizard World - Chicago

(I'm working event crew for the convention this year for almost all hours. If I get relieved for any reason I'll swing by but can't commit otherwise. Derrick will be there for RL.)
by meitru
Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:03 am
Forum: Mission Report Archive
Topic: 10/23/21 Sat -Chicago Autism Speaks Walk-Chicago IL
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Re: 10/23/21 Sat -Chicago Autism Speaks Walk-Chicago IL

We got a message this morning through the public-facing Facebook page also asking about the event. Another contact is

Dan Schlaack,
dschlaack@gmail.com