Date:
October 19th & 20th, 2018

Location:
Havelock, NC

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):

The Havelock Chili Festival honors it's legacy by producing memorable community and family events, as well as contributing to local non-profits in a fun and entertaining way. Wings night on Friday and Chili cook-off on Saturday, all came to together to enjoy the music, food, vendors and festivities.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:

Yes, Make-a-Wish Funds were raised.

Event Length (Hours):

October 19th: 5p.m. - 9 p.m. (4hrs)
October 20th: 10a.m. - 5p.m. (7hrs)

Direct Funds Raised? (Money raised directly by the Carolina Garrison):(delete this section if not applicable)

$231


Items Collected (toys, food, clothing, etc.) and how many of each:

1. Haunted House discount tickets (4)


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. James Seay (SL24001)
2. Joel Mathre (TI15904)



Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1. Eric Newman (Mando Mercs)
2. Crystal Newman (Mando Mercs)


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Date:
June 16 2018

Location:
Jacksonville Commons little League Fields

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Event to bring awareness to the community about what is available for families with special needs members. We have 3 baseball fields of special needs games and challenges for the family members as well as information booths and food vendors. Everything is free.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:


Event Length (Hours):
1100-1500 (4 Hours)



Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Joel Mathre TI 15904
2. James Seay DS 24001 (Pending Approval)


Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1. Damian Bradberry (RL) (Jedi Drake El)
2. Trooper Augment Trevor Grimstead (James Seay's TK armor)

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Date:
May 24th, 2018

Location:
AMC CLASSIC KALLI 12
1000 Kalli Drive
Jacksonville NC, 28546

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Opening weekend for Solo: A Star Wars Story.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No.

Event Length (Hours):
1500-2000 (5 hours)

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1.James Seay (TK 24001)
2.Joel Mathre (TI 15904)


Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1.Damian Bradberry (Jedi Drake El)

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Date:
May 5th, 2018

Location:
44 Tarrawa Blv, Camp Lejeune NC
Jacksonville, North Carolina 28543


Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
MCCS of Camp Lejeune hosted a Star Wars-themed fun run event at which participants could run a 3K or 5K course. 501st Legion members cheered and posed for photos for participants as they completed their run.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No

Event Length (Hours):
0730-1000 (2.5 hours)


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Forrest Elge (DS 60311)
2. Joel Mathre (TI 15904)
3. Audie Mathre (TI 49286)
4. James Seay (TK 24001)


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Date:
May 4th, 2018

Location:
5671 Tarawa Blvd, Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 28547

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Atlantic Marine Corps Communities held a Star Wars-themed event for their residents as part of their residential survey call. Activities included an obstacle course race, face painting, Jedi training, lightsaber construction and photo ops with members of the 501st Legion while enjoying provisions including Skywalking Tacos, Chewbacca Brew Coffee and Yoda Soda beverages.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No

Event Length (Hours):
1700-1900 (2 hours)
Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Joel Mathre (TI 15904)
2. Audie Mathre (TI 49286)
3. James Seay (TK 24001)

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Date:
April 20th, 2018

Location:
Riverwalk Park
421 Court Street
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
The District 4 Guardian ad Litem hosted their 3rd Annual Community Children's Carnival Event in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention month. The event filled the air with raffle announcements, music, and children's laughter. Dance routines, face painting, local law and fire departments and a plethora of games and informative and supportive vendors made for a lively and welcoming event.

Event Length (Hours):
6pm-9pm (3 hours)

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. James Seay TK 24001
2. Joel Mathre TI 15904


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Date:
24 March, 2018

Location:
Venue: Camp Tuscarora
Venue address: 1433 Scout Rd
Four Oaks, North Carolina

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Cub/Boy Scouts and their families camped for the weekend at Camp Tuscarora. Troopers set up a table and greeted families as they either entered or left the grounds. Foot traffic was slow, so the troopers set off to roam the grounds. Not long after beginning the tour the troopers were surrounded by young scouts and families. The boys were enthusiastic in their questions and quickly surmised a thorough back-story as to how, why, and what these two troopers where doing on the planet. The summary of their story included the two troopers, stranded planet-side after the destruction of the Death Star, searching for a ship to return to their boss Darth Vader. The entourage of scouts followed, and sometimes led, the troopers to various events and locations around the camp grounds. The final stop was the spaceship relay race at which groups of scouts would race homemade (cardboard) ships back and forth. After the TIE pilot flew in the race, and bid the scouts farewell, the troopers reported back to headquarters.

Event Length (Hours):
Event was a weekend long; 501st involvement occurred from 1100 - 1300 (2 hours) on the 24th.


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Joel Mathre TI 15904
2. Audie Mathre TI 49286

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Date:
February 24th, 2018

Location:
Jacksonville LDS Church
300 Brynn Marr Rd.
Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Troop 496 of Jacksonville held their Blue and Gold Banquet for their Cub Scouts. The evening consisted of an opening ceremony, dinner, Star Wars themed games/activities, a promotion and awards ceremony, and closing ceremony. 501st members in attendance provided photo ops for families and stayed for the entire event. Although not necessary or expected, the act to stay for the event's entirety was greatly appreciated.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No


Event Length (Hours):
5pm - 7:30pm (2.5 hours)


Items Collected (toys, food, clothing, etc.) and how many of each:(delete this section if not applicable)
1. The event was a potluck and we were invited to partake once everyone went through the line.

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1.Joel Mathre (TI 15904)
2.Audie Mathre (TI 49286)


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Date:
February 17, 2018


Location:
Venue: Coast Line Conference Center
Venue address: 501 Nutt St.
Wilmington, North Carolina


Description of Event:
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Did this event support a charity?
No


Event Length (7 Hours):
Event Start: Feb 17, 2018 - 10 AM
Event End: Feb 17, 2018 - 5 PM

~Appearance from 2:30pm - 4pm (1.5 Hours)


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Robert Lentz TK28400
2. Nathan Cuthbertson ID 36777
3. Audie Mathre TI 49286
4. Joel Mathre TI 15904


Handlers:
1. Jewels Ingraham


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Date:
December 14th & 15th, 2017

Location:
AMC Theater 12
1000 Kalli Dr.
Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
This event kicked off the release of The Last Jedi premiere in Jacksonville. Prop displays and members of the 501st were placed in the lobby to give the patrons a special Star Wars welcome and experience.
The event was supported on the 14th, but not the 15th as members could not appear.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No. Although a MAW collection was present, no donations were collected.

Event Length (Hours):
December 14th - 5pm to 2am (9 hrs)
December 15th - N/A

Items Collected (toys, food, clothing, etc.) and how many of each:
1. No items collected; however, all those costumed volunteers supporting the event were treated to a free showing of TLJ.

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. James Seay (TK-24001)
2. Joel Mathre (TI-15904)
3. Audie Mathre (TI-49286)


Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1. Boba Fett R2
2. Damian Bradberry (RL) (Jedi Drake El)


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Date:
December 16th 2017

Location:
Wilmington Police Department
615 Bess St. Wilmington, NC 28401

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
This event was a police department family Christmas event. Families could enjoy food, music, ornament making, a visit from Santa, Star Wars characters, bounce house, and a departmental static display that consisted of various vehicles including a helicopter, bomb and SWAT team trucks and robot.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No

Event Length (Hours):
12pm-4pm (4hrs)


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Tom Tilman DS-74759
2. Joel Mathre TI-15904


Handlers:
1. Audie Mathre

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I was there too. Trooped Saturday. Spencer and I rocked that shiz. I handed out bits of Alderaan.

Date:
December 2nd, 2017

Location:
916th ARW Hangar
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27534

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Holiday party for all children of military members aboard the air base. Santa Claus was present to add to the magic. The hanger was decorated and events for the kids included a cardboard maze, bounce house, and ornament and cookie decorating.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No

Event Length (Hours):
1000 - 1400 (4 hours)


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Shanda Haddock (TK 11714
2. James Haddock (SL 31916)
3. Joel Mathre (TI 15904)
4. Audie Mathre (TI 49286)



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Date:
October 20, 2017

Location:
Holly Ridge Community Center
404 Sound Road
Holly Ridge, NC 28445


Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
This was a themed dance/party for the Special Needs kids and adults of Onslow and Pender County. Food, games, and music were provided for all to enjoy.

The community regularly schedules these gatherings, typically once a month, and a 501st's presence tonight was a first and very appreciated and enjoyed.

Event Length (Hours):
6pm - 9pm
(3 hours)


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Joel Mathre (TI 15904)


Handlers:
1. Audie Mathre (Dressed as Jedi)

Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:
1.James Seay (Unapproved Heavy Weapons Trooper)

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Holy mackerel! Spectacular!