This is great! Sorry I couldn't be there!

Date:
Dec 16, 2017

Location:
Bojancles Collesium
Charlotte, NC

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
The Local NHL Hockey Affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, hosted a Star Wars themed evening in recognition of the release of The Last Jedi in theaters over the weekend. Even though the Garrison was inundated with requests to appear all over both states, a few of our members, along with some folks from the Rebel Legion, were able to come join in the festivities and take pictures with the patrons.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes - Make-A-Wish (indirectly via a portion of proceeds from ticket sales thru an available link on the Team's website)

Event Length (Hours):
2.5

Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
Checking... there was a link provided that if used for ticket purchases, a portion of the proceeds would be donated to our local Make A Wish offices. I am researching with our contact on what that final number donated was.

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Cher L - Leia
2. Jared Hughes - Kylo
3. Sam Tyson - Jawa
4. Davede Varner - Tie Pilot

Handlers:
1. Jerry Sienkiewicz
2. Stacey McGuinness
3. Cindy Yantis
4. Unnamed handler (with Jared and Sam)

Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1. Hayley - Hoth Leia
2. Michael Burson - Luke (Degobah in training)

Check out some of the event photos below: (please post pictures rather than picture links)
(All the pics can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Carolina-Ga ... 2211026425" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; )

Date:
January 11th thru the 14th, 2017

Location:
Knight Theater
Levine Children's Center for the Arts
Charlotte, NC

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
We had the distinct pleaseure of helping out Conductor Christopher James Lees & the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in presenting Star WArs: The Music. A selection of songs spanning Episodes I-VII. The concert turnout was amazing, selling out the Friday and Saturday shows, and then adding a Wednesday and Thursday show just to accomodate demand!

My thanks to everyone who attended over the 4 day span. People loved taking pictures with us, and enjoyed our "participation" in the concert.

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

Event Length (Hours):
4 hours per evening

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
Wednesday, Jan 11 - 5:30 arrival, 6 dressed, 7 showtime
1. Jerry S - Vader
2. Cher L - Leia
3. Genna B - Kylo

Thursday, Jan 12 - 6 arrival, 6:30 dressed, 7:30 showtime
1. Jerry S - Vader
2. Genna B - Kylo
3. Andrew R - TK
4. Brian R - R2
5. Jason C - TK

Friday, Jan 13 - 7 arrival, 7:30 dressed, 8 showtime
1. Jerry S - Vader
2. Genna B - Kylo
3. Luis D - Tusken
4. Cher L - Leia
5. David J - TB
6. Andrew R - Handlers
7. Chris G - TB
8. Anjel - Handler (with Chris G)
9. Jason C - TK
10. Paul C - TK
11. Brian R - R2
12. Ken J - TB

Saturday, Jan 14 - 7 arrival, 7:30 dressed, 8 showtime
1. Jerry S - Vader
2. Genna B - Kylo
3. Luis D - Xwing Pilot
4. Jada H - Handler
5. Chris G - TB
6. Anjel H - Handler (with Chris G)
7. Cher L - Leia


Handlers:
1. See Above

Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1. See Above

Check out some of the event photos below: (please post pictures rather than picture links)
Here is a selection of pictures over the 4 evenings. Please feel free to add any if you have any!

Date:
December 15, 2016

Location:
AMC Concord Mills - Concord, NC

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
The Carolina Garrison was once again invited out to help with the Premiere of another great Start Wars movie - Rogue One. We had an excellent turnout, and had quite a few troops participate throughout the evening, making ti a fun0filled for troppers and attendees alike. As always our host was great, and invited us back again for next year's premiere as well.

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

Event Length (Hours):
4 hours

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Jerry - Vader
2. Drew - Classic TK
3. Genna - Kylo
4. Ken J - TB
5. Todd H - Tie Pilot
6. Giancarlo - Vader
7. Tyler F. - Jawa
8. Paul C - TK
9. Brandon R - TB
10. David J - TB
11. Beth D - Shadowtrooper
12. Marcus W - Tie Pilot

Handlers:
1. Dalton (crewman w/ Mouse Droid)
2. Nicole

Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1. Luis D - Rebel Pilot
2. Genesis G - Old Republic Jedi
3. Cher - Leia

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I am proud to report that Taco Mac collected $839 in receipt donations that evening, for a grand total of $862 for the American Cancer Society. Great work guys! I'm very proud of you all for helping out with such a worthwhile charity after a long day of trooping!

Sorry for the template errors - thank you to whomever cleared them up.

Thanks for adding pics - I didn't have meany to work from, since we were wrangler-less! Lol!

Date:
May 4, 2016

Location:
Taco Mac
South Charlotte, NC

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
To finish off a LONG day of trooping on May the 4th, the Carolina Garrison invaded Taco Mac (Southpark Area) in Charlotte, to help promote a "Light Side/Dark Side" Beer event, and help raise a little money for the American Cancer Society.

The troops all arrived and suited up, and were an immediate hit with the patrons. We took pictures with folks inside and outside restaurant, as well as generated a small crowd of passers by from neighboring businesses and restaurants.

And afterwards, we were all treated to a nice cold brew of our choosing and sat in their "private lounge" to relax our weary souls/soles?!

Taco Mac continued to collect receipts for the remainder of the evening on our behalf for donation purposes.

Thank you to all who attended for being real "troopers" over this long day of trooping around Charlotte. It was a blast!

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes. Taco Mac raised funds for the American Cancer Society in our name

Event Length (Hours):
7pm-9pm (plus suit up and down time)

Direct Funds Raised? (Money raised directly by the Carolina Garrison):(delete this section if not applicable)
We received $23 cash in direct donations and a whopping $839 in receipt collections, for a total of $862 ! Receipt collections were submitted by Taco Mac Corporate directly to ACS as a check the next day. I will get with Garrison Command Staff for procedures on handling the remaining $23 cash collected.

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Jerry S - Vader
2. Drew R - FO TK
3. Giancarlo B - TK

Handlers:
1. George Rochelle

Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1. Kim W.S. - Padame
2. Cher L. - Princess Leia
3. Jennifer D. - Rey
4. BB-8 (on loan from a friend)

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And no worries - BB was our DD!

Date:
May 4, 2016

Location:
Discovery Place
Charlotte, NC

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
For our third year in a row now, the Carolina Garrison invaded Discovery Place in Charlotte for Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You). While weekday events are tough, we had a good turnout of troops, and had a lot of fun meeting with the kids who were enjoying their day taking in the fun "science" and learning experience that Discovery Place has to offer. We even had a guest appearance by BB-8!

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
There was no direct or indirect charity element associated with this event.

Event Length (Hours):
10am-3om (plus suit up and suit down time, of course)

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Jerry S - Vader
2. Jeremy P - Snowtrooper Commander
3. Beth D - Shadow Trooper

Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:
1. Cher L - Princess Leah
2. Jennifer D - Rey
3. BB-8 (on loan from a friend)

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I might be able to assist. I'll have to check on dates.

These are the troops that make me forget all the trivial BS in my life and remind me that doing something for others is where real joy comes from!

The Carolina Garrison invaded Myrtle Beach this past Friday for "Star Wars Night" at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans game. We event found a few pesky Jedi along the way, which we joined forces with temporarily, to entertain the crowd. We escorted folks out to the mound to have them throw out the first pitch, lined up with the team for the National Anthem, and then proceeded to mingle with the fans throughout the game, taking pictures and signing "autographs". It was a great time, and we had a fantastic turnout. Many thanks to those who were in attendance from the Carolina Garrison, the Rebel Legion, and our handlers/photographers:



Troopers Attending:
Jerry Sienkiewicz - ROTS Vader
Al de Lachica - Jedi (RL)
Chad Varn - Jedi (RL)
Cher Lambeth. - ANH Leia (RL)
Jason Boyd - Sandtrooper
Chris Gould - Biker Scout
Brad Lee - Tie Pilot
Greg French - Sandtrooper
Dave Carta - Tusken Raider
Brandy Carta - Jawa

Wranglers:
Jeff Miller - (TK approval pending)
Nick Dewsnap - Photographer (friend of Jason Boyd)

We also had the honor of presenting Nick Dewsnap, a retired veteran, with a "Thank You For Your Service" Challenge Coin while at the game.


Below you will find a few snaps of the "fun".
A more complete Photo Archive (photos courtesy of Nick Dewsnap, posted by Jason Boyd) can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/jason.boyd.739 ... 879&type=3
Photos provided by H.Chad Varn are here:
https://www.facebook.com/h.chad.varn/me ... 070&type=3

Please feel free to link any other photos to this report if you have them.

I have also reached out to the Event Contact, to get a final total on the Charity Donation $ amount made from the Evening, and will update the report with that information when I get a reply.

-Jerry

That's awesome, Bill! So glad you guys made that happen, and did a great job with it. I love seeing you guys drumming up and executing on more events in your area.

Way to hold the fort Chris!

Always glad to see you and R2 around the 501st, Ed!