06/14/2025 - Saturday - Brickworld Chicago Day 1 - Schaumburg, IL

[Midwestsithlord]

Event: BrickWorld Chicago Day 1
Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Venue: Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
Address: 1551 N Thoreau Dr. Schaumburg, IL. 60173
Event Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Troop Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Money Raised: will be reported after the second day
Hours Volunteered: ~132
Members Participating:
Scott Omachinski (Midwestsithlord) 16019 / Vader, evco
Michael Swartz (TS15311) 15311 / Snowie
Ryan Trottier (Zulka) 84786 / TIE Reserve
Dan Bandola (PiotrRasputin) 24222 / Imperial Officer
Dan Quinn (KaiserintheHood) 80419 / Bith musician
Jose Solis (Jasolis87) 51705 / Bith musician
Gary Enerson (ID91215) 91215 / Bith musician
Nate O’Shea (nateopotato) 10639 / ROTJ Scout
Kristen Smanski (Bergana) 60890 / Transport Security Officer
Amy Weiler (Amy Weiler) 20092 / TIE Reserve
Sam Nirva (avrin) 67013 / TK
Sharon Nirvasteele (miladysteele) 20117 / TK
Kate Trottier (Leiabuns) 66784 / Jawa
Brian Salisbury (SteakBS) 21083 / TIE Pilot (181st)
Scott Eckelberry (darthscotti) 50851 / Imperial Officer
Joe Bialek (tx41574) 41574 / Paz Vizsla
Sharon Sandoval (?) 19661 / TIE Pilot
Zadok Camacho (Zadok Camacho) 60067 / Gunner
John Quinn (johnquinn) 46210 / Jawa

Galactic Academy: Death Star Academy
Maddie D. (Kala Kryze) CMAN6317 / Iden Versio Rebel Pilot

Droid Builders: Chi2-D2
Matthew Kaiser (Blackcat67) / BB-8

Recruits (awaiting approval):
Brendan Parravano / Axe Woves Mando

Comments: We were invited back to BrickWorld Chicago, and were given a booth for the first time ever. This event draws more than 10,000 visitors and had incredible Star Wars Lego builds. This was their largest ever event and was insane! The Dune Tunes Cantina Band was a hit once again and there was a never-ending stream of people at the booth. Our Officers did a great job recruiting, getting donations, spreading Legion information and supporting everyone else. The Brickworld staff were ecstatic about our participation.
Great job for everyone tireless efforts!
Lord Vader sends his gratitude!