02/25-26/17 - Kid's Expo 2017 - Palos Hills 60465

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02/25-26/17 - Kid's Expo 2017 - Palos Hills 60465

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Date: 02/25-26/2017
Event Name: Kid's Expo 2017
Venue: Moraine Valley Fitness & Rec Center
Venue address: 9000 W. College Pky. Palos Hills, IL. 60465
Donation/Money Raised: No donations received for this particular event. This was a family oriented event, geared towards children.
Persons in attendance: 10,000 – 13,000

Saturday Total hours trooped: 16
Troopers involved: 2
* 02/25/17 IL Palos Hills - Kid's Expo 2017
  • Ray Bosques (Rex Fett) BH-3499 / Garrison Commander (EvCo)
    Chris Borba (Borba10) TI-10908 / TIE Pilot – Reserve
Sunday Total hours trooped: 48.5
Troopers involved: 11
* 02/26/17 IL Palos Hills - Kid's Expo 2017
  • Kent Heath (TK1692) TR-1692 / Royal Guard
    Ray Bosques (Rex Fett) BH-3499 / Garrison Commander and Spokesperson for news interview
    Brian Gurak (Amarok) SL-10126 / Darth Revan
    Kim Gurak (diamond156) ID-10179 / Juno Eclipse (Rogue Shadow)
    Samantha Robinson (inyri) ID-10984 / Imperial Staff Officer (Black)
    Blair Douglas (ladysolo14) DZ-13140 / Jyn Erso
    Chris Robinson (PirateYeti) TI- 31276 / TIE Pilot - Reserve
    TJ Wonogas (tacosunday) TI-33431 / TIE Pilot - Reserve
    Joe Bialek (tx41574) TA-41574 / AT-AT Driver
    Tim Dunne (Modal Nodes Roadie) TI-54750 / TIE Pilot - Reserve
    Mike Dickinson (Avatar190) TI-66598 / TIE Pilot: ANH (EvCo)
    Heather Dickinson (Faylyn) TI-66599 / TIE Pilot: ANH
Comments: I was not in attendance on Saturday, so I cannot give report on that portion. Rex and Chris handled the booth alone that day. I understand it still went off very well.

Sunday, Rex had a very early morning news cast interview with NBC Channel 5 news, who was on hand throughout the day. Tim and TJ were also present for the interview, for their inaugural troop. In the fire service, a TV appearance like that would mean they have to buy Portillo’s cake for the crew…so get on it guys. ;)

When the rest of us arrived, had a little bit of difficulty finding the changing room, as no one present working the Kid’s Expo knew much about where we should be. We brought out the display items for our table, got it set up, and then got changed for the troop.

We posed for pictures with many many families, and all the kids received trading cards. Spoke to many parents about the Galactic Academy, and a few adults about the 501st/Rebel Legion. Everyone was very engaging with the guests of the expo.

As things began to slow down at our booth, we took to the floor, directly engaging the expo guests. We heard rumor of a Star Wars themed Mickey Mouse at the expo, but we were unsuccessful in finding him. We did make it outside, and posed for several more pictures at the petting zoo, located near the entrance.

We didn’t get too much turnout for Saturday, but a great turnout for the Sunday portion of the troop. Made many contacts with guests about our organization, and hopefully have inspired some persons to join either the Galactic Academy, 501st Legion/Rebel Legion, or both…

Picture from the Sunday troop:
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Re: 02/25-26/17 - Kid's Expo 2017 - Palos Hills 60465

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ToD updated. Looks and sounds like a fun time! :thumbs:

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