Location: Charlotte, NC
Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
This June, the Carolina Garrison returned to one of its keynote annual events, HeroesCon, in Charlotte, NC! HeroesCon is one of the largest and fastest-growing comic book conventions in the region, and while this year’s appearance was more scaled back than in years past, it was still very well received and visited by convention guests as we brought a solid Imperial presence to the event. The garrison booth this year included the Death Star wall backdrop for photo ops with our members, an exhibit showcasing a variety of 501st and other Star Wars costumes, a helmet and props display, handouts and flyers for visitors, and the garrison’s own R2-KT, complete with her own display featuring photos and information about her exciting career. Troopers were once again sent out on patrol throughout the convention searching for droids in the Droid Hunt, and the raffle at the end of the day drew a huge crowd to the booth. While this was a smaller, rebuilding year for us, plans are already in the works for a much larger appearance at the convention next year as we will be celebrating the garrison’s 15th anniversary, and the Legion’s 20th. A huge thanks to the planning crew who helped make this a successful event for us, and to all the troopers who came out to support it!
Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Collected donations for Make-A-Wish at our table; a total of $370.40 was raised.
Event Length (Hours):).
Set-up began at 10 am on Thursday, June 16, and ended at 8 pm that day. The convention itself started at 11:00 am on Friday, with our table crew arriving about 8:30 am, and the convention ended at 7 pm. On Saturday, the convention started at 10, with our crew again arriving early to be ready to go, and ended at 6:00 pm; Sunday's hours were similar, with the con starting at 10:00 am and officially ending at 6 (with the exhibit crew staying later to help break down our display).
Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Cher--TK
2. Ken Jordan--Biker Scout
3. Dave Jordan--Biker Scout
4. Mandy Jordan--TIE
5. Jerry Sienkiewicz--Darth Vader & Kylo Ren
6. Adam Smith (TK) (tentative)
7. Jordan Leitner (TIE Pilot) Saturday
8. Shanda Shepherd (TK)
9. Anthony Conte (TIE Pilot) Saturday
10. Matthew Medford (Clonetrooper)
11. Chris Gould (TB)
12. Dan Smith (TD)
13. Derek Nieman (TIE PIlot)
14. Brandon Robinson (TB)
15. Taylor Seay (TB)
16. Rusty Myers (TK)
17. Jon Myers (TK)
18. Beth Pastros (Shadow Trooper)
19. Jeremy Pastros (multiple characters)
20. Stuart Eaker (TK)
21. Kenya Thompson (Pre Armor Vader) Friday
22. Phil Ledford (TK) Friday and early Saturday
23. Todd H (TI) Saturday
24. Andrew Rochelle (First Order) Saturday
25. Jared Hughes (SL) Revan or Mando
26. Sandie MacLachlan Saturday
27. Alex Wilson Friday
28. Giancarlo Bockos Saturday (ANH Vader)
29. Ron (Royal Guard)
30. Victor L Ward Saturday
31. John Gore
32. Paul Clatfelter Sunday
Handlers:
1. Hope Roten
Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:
1. R2-KT
2. Jennifer DeVoll (Rey)
3. Victor Ward (Rebel Pilot)
4. Chad Pulliam (Poe Dameron)
5. John Thompkins (Rebel Pilot)
Check out some of the event photos below:
