We had a good turn out of troopers for this event. Members from the 501st, Rebel Legion, and Mando Mercs all came out to support the WTVP Holiday Book Drive along with an awesome amount of auxiliary troopers. We all met in the receiving area of the Peoria Barnes and Noble to get dressed. The cafe was sectioned off to make a wrapping station for us and announcements were made on the intercoms on an infrequent basis.
Marc Casey's daughter Josie was our wrapping champion!
Most of us wandered around the store and out by the front doors promoting our event in the cafe and taking pictures with guests. Wandering around with us was a camera man from WTVP and a photographer from the Journal Star and another from Tri-County News.
This year we did not have as large of a crowd as last year. But despite the slow turn-out, through our group's efforts, we generated $80.20 and donated 32 kids books!
Last year our record still stands at $338.10 donating 119 kids books to the WTVP holiday book drive.
Attended:
Troopers
Jim Lawver - 761 Mando
Steve Szyndrowski - 3052 Vader
Roland Batrouni - 4186 TK
Mark Berry - 4265 Scout
Keven Marion - 9255 Support
Johnathan Sylvester - 12180 Tusken
Tyler Meier - 50488 Tusken
Shannon Buetsch - 82371 Boushh
Jake Townsend - Mando
Marc Casey - Mando
Auxiliary Troopers
Kristian Marion - Gunner
Eric Vietti - Tie Pilot
Zach Budde - Sandtrooper
Angie Cornelius - Jedi
Josie Casey - Wrapper
Link to a few of the Peoria Journal Star's posted pics:
http://www.pjstar.com/photogallery/IP/2 ... fresh=true
IL–Peoria/61615 –Gift Wrapping and Book Drive – Sun 12/15/13
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almost missed this one..
great job as always!!
almost missed this one..
great job as always!!