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by SL9965
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: Feb 3-4, 2024 Quadcon, Market Place Mall - Champaign
Replies: 1
Views: 80

Feb 3-4, 2024 Quadcon, Market Place Mall - Champaign

This event turned out better than I could have hoped. In east-central Illinois, we've never had the chance to set up a booth and talk with people about the 501st. This is the first time we've had the opportunity, and it went very well. We talked with a lot of Star Wars fans and answered many questio...
by SL9965
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 1/18/2024 Return of the Jedi 40th Anniv. Screening
Replies: 1
Views: 80

1/18/2024 Return of the Jedi 40th Anniv. Screening

ROTJ at the historic Virginia Theater in Champaign. Another great event at the Virginia. They're always glad to have us and they treat us well. Attending members; Chip Childress - BH9965 (EC) Rick Devine - TK6712 Ryan Summers - DZ2429 Amy Summers - DZ62833 Nathan Bassett - TK20710 Darrell Sechrest -...
by SL9965
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 09/30/23 SAT - Down Syndrome Buddy Walk - Urbana
Replies: 1
Views: 137

09/30/23 SAT - Down Syndrome Buddy Walk - Urbana

Another successful troop at the Buddy Walk in Champaign County.

Chip Childress BH 9965 - EC
Rick Devine TK 6712
by SL9965
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 12/07/23 Toys for Tots, WCIA Toy Drive Champaign, IL
Replies: 1
Views: 133

12/07/23 Toys for Tots, WCIA Toy Drive Champaign, IL

This is the second year that we presented Toys for Tots with over $500.00. Thanks to everyone who donated!

Attending members:

Chip Childress BH 9965 - EC
Rick Devine TK 6712
Kyle Wiggington 59053
by SL9965
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 12/16/23 Walden Family Benefit Monticello, IL 61856
Replies: 3
Views: 195

Re: 12/16/23 Walden Family Benefit Monticello, IL 61856

The fundraiser hit $1,000.00!
by SL9965
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 12/16/23 Walden Family Benefit Monticello, IL 61856
Replies: 3
Views: 195

12/16/23 Walden Family Benefit Monticello, IL 61856

This was a great event and I hope we helped the family a little bit. Sales from the ornament painting kits and donations was at $760.00 as of Saturday. People also ordered kits, so the donation will grow.

Attending members:
Chip Childress BH9965 - EC
Rick Devine TK6712
Brad Hartsock TK1397
by SL9965
Wed Oct 18, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 10/15/23 SUN - MAW, Walk for Wishes - Champaign
Replies: 1
Views: 102

10/15/23 SUN - MAW, Walk for Wishes - Champaign

Troopers of the MWG attended the MAW Walk in Champaign again this year.

Participating members:
Chip Childress BH9965 - EC
Rick Devine TK6712
Jeremy Wilcox TK7503
Jim Marriott TK21175
Barry Benecke TK0523 - handler
by SL9965
Thu Oct 05, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello from Kankakee!
Replies: 2
Views: 169

Re: Hello from Kankakee!

Welcome to the group!

I live in Monticello. I hope to troop with you soon.
by SL9965
Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello from Urbana!
Replies: 10
Views: 612

Re: Hello from Urbana!

Welcome! I'm in Monticello. Feel free to ask questions. That's what we're here for.
by SL9965
Tue May 09, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 05/06/23 SAT - Free Comic Book Day at G-Mart - Champaign, IL
Replies: 1
Views: 215

05/06/23 SAT - Free Comic Book Day at G-Mart - Champaign, IL

Troops,

Another troop at G-Mart for FCBD. This is number 20!
20 consecutive years for this event.

Attending members:
Chip Childress EC TK 9965
Rick Devine - TK 6712
Ryan Summers - DZ 2429
Amy Hansen - DZ 62833
by SL9965
Tue May 09, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 4/29/2023 Sat - ROTJ 40th Anniv. Showing - Bloomington, IL
Replies: 1
Views: 240

4/29/2023 Sat - ROTJ 40th Anniv. Showing - Bloomington, IL

Troops,

This was an outstanding event! It was great to greet and get pictures with so many fans.

Chip Childress EC TK 9965
Jeremy Wilcox - TK 7503
Rick Devine - TK 6712
Jim Marriott - TI 21175
Nathan Bassett - TK 20710
Darrell Sechrest - TK 71463
Thomas Durbin, handler - 9293
by SL9965
Tue May 09, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 03/11/23 SAT - Polar Plunge - Mahomet, IL
Replies: 1
Views: 210

03/11/23 SAT - Polar Plunge - Mahomet, IL

The MWG attended the Polar Plunge in Mahomet, IL this year. This was a smaller event than in the past. Hopefully there will be more people next year.

Attending members:
Chip Childress - EC - TK 9965
Rick Devine - TK 6712
Jim Marriott - TI 21175
Ryan Summers - DZ 2429
Amy Hansen - DZ 62833
by SL9965
Tue May 09, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Event Mission Reports
Topic: 03/04/23 SAT - Polar Plunge - Decatur, IL
Replies: 1
Views: 262

03/04/23 SAT - Polar Plunge - Decatur, IL

The MWG attended the Polar Plunge in Decatur this year. We haven't been to this event for a few years, so it was great to be back.

Attending members:
Chip Childress - EC - TK9965
Rick Devine - TK 6712
Sean Crockett - TI 42975
Thomas Durbin - TX 9293
by SL9965
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello from Oswego, IL
Replies: 4
Views: 516

Re: Hello from Oswego, IL

Welcome to the group!
by SL9965
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello from Springfield!
Replies: 3
Views: 462

Re: Hello from Springfield!

Nathan,

Welcome to the forum. I used to have a Vader costume. If you have any questions about it, just let me know.
by SL9965
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello From Decatur area
Replies: 8
Views: 819

Re: Hello From Decatur area

I live in Monticello and I work in Decatur. Hopefully we'll have an event in Decatur soon. Maybe you could stop by and say hello.
by SL9965
Mon Oct 31, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: The Welcome Mat
Topic: Dark Rey checking in!
Replies: 3
Views: 648

Re: Dark Rey checking in!

Welcome!
by SL9965
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: Down Syndrome Buddy Walk - Urbana 10/01/22
Replies: 1
Views: 447

Down Syndrome Buddy Walk - Urbana 10/01/22

Troops,

Once again, we were a welcome sight at the Downs Syndrome Buddy Walk.

Participating members:
Chip Childress, DZ9965 - EC
Jim Marriott, TK-21175
Rick Devine, TK6712
Darrell Sechrest, TK71463
by SL9965
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: MAW, Walk for Wishes - Champaign 10/16/22
Replies: 1
Views: 448

MAW, Walk for Wishes - Champaign 10/16/22

Another successful MAW Walk event!

Participating members:
Chip Childress DZ9965 - EC
Ryan Summers TK2429
Rick Devine TK6712
Darrell Sechrest TK71463
Kyle Wiggington IN59053
by SL9965
Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: 2022 Mission Reports
Topic: 5/07/22 SAT - FCBD at G-Mart - Champaign, IL 61820
Replies: 1
Views: 480

5/07/22 SAT - FCBD at G-Mart - Champaign, IL 61820

19th year of the MWG at Free Comic Book Day!

Participating troopers:
Chip Childress 9965 EC
Rick Devine 6712