IL, Peoria 61602-Il Library Assoc Conference 10/9 *DONATIONS

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IL, Peoria 61602-Il Library Assoc Conference 10/9 *DONATIONS

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Wasn't quite sure what to expect out the event ABDO Publishing put the request in for during the Illinois Library Association Conference. I was pleasantly suprised. We showed up at this 3-5 pm, Wednesday event about 45 minutes early. ABDO had been promoting our appearance during the conference and there were people already waiting to see us. The idea was for us to draw attention to their booth and all I can say is "mission accomplished." Two hours of picture after picture. It was the busiest booth in the exhibit hall. In addition to taking photos for their website, they were also taking a second photo with the guests cameras. A constant stream of people the entire time we were there. Fun and easy troop. Here is the link to their website:

http://abdo-gallery.smugmug.com/Other/I ... &k=LRqsRrm


Trooping this event was:
Myself IG 9255
Mark Berry TB 4265
Nicole VanBrooker ID 57412
Roland Batrouni TK 4186

They were kind enough to allow my son (9), who was out of school early that day, to come along with his new Jawa set-up. Need to grind the eyes down, didn't realize they were so large. Also going to get him a blaster so he has something to do with his hands. As for charity, they will be donating 4 books for each trooper to the libraries of our choice. I'll get the value of those. There will be an monetary donation as well. The exact words were "a donation on behalf of the 501st." I know ABDO has used other garrisons for their events in other parts of the country so I need to find out if it's one 501st donation or something from the MWG. Assuming if it's to us, I'm sure it'll be a combined check for this and the St Charles event. Will update once I have all the information.

All in all, a good troop, good people to work with, and good turn out of troopers for a non-weekend event. Thanks to all those involved and for making such as good impression on my son.
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This was a fun troop! :thumbs: Thank you for organizing it! :D
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Well done,troopers. :thumbs:

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ToD updated. Great job!

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AWESOME!

Looks like a great time...and it was obvious that your participation really was good press for your sponsors...

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and when you get the information for the Charity report...just lmk...

Great job again!

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$24.21 x 16 books = $387.36 plus $100 strait donation

Also, a nice touch, she is placing a sticker in each book that lists each member who trooped and the 501st website info.
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Awesome...I did file the report on this with the book donation...
will add the $$ donation too..

Many thanks again!

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