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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

EVENT: Make-A-Wish Illinois Walk for Wishes - Champaign

WHEN: Sunday, October 17

TIME: 9:30 am

ARRIVAL TIME: 9:00 am

EVENT DURATION: 2 - 3 hours

WHERE: Hessel Park, Champaign, IL
Corner of W. Kirby Ave. & Grandview Dr.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT: Champaign County Down Syndrome Network's Buddy Walk WHEN: Saturday, October 1, 2022 TIME: 11:00 am - 12:30 (?) ARRIVAL TIME: 10:00 am - 10:30 am EVENT DURATION: 1.5 hours? WHERE: Champaign County Fairgrounds 1302 N. Coler Avenue Urbana, IL, 61801 We might have a changing ar...

Troops,

I believe this is the longest running event in central Illinois. 18 years!

Not as many customers at G-Mart this year, but we made the best of it.

Attending members:
Chip Childress, DS-9965 - EC
Chris Stewart, TK-21470
Rick Devine, TK-6712
Jim Marriott, TK-21175
Thomas Little, TX-17676

Troops,

Good to be back again with the Toys for Tots Toy Drive. I'm planning on us being there again next year.

Attending members:
Chip Childress, DS-9965 - EC
Darrell Sechrest, TK-71463
Rick Devine, TK-6712
Jim Marriott, TK-21175
John Sylvester, DZ-12180

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

Troops,

Another successful troop for Make-A-Wish.

Attending members:
Chip Childress 9965 (EC)
Ryan Summers 2429
Jim Marriott 21175

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

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

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

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

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...

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...