(TN) May 4th MSHA awards banquet

[Pledford]

Date:
May 4th

Location:
Meadowview convention center Kingsport TN

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Mountain States Health Alliance provides many hospitals in TN, and VA including children's hospitals. Each year they host their annual service awards banquet to honor those who have worked for the hospital for certain number of years. Since this years banquet fell on May 4th they wanted to have a SW themed event complete with the 501st members from 3 different Garrisons! This was a red carpet event complete with a Death Star in the main ballroom, a cantina, cantina band (which was great!) Lots of lights and sound!!! Overall it was an amazing experience!

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes
The hospital made a $1,000 donation to Team Wandell. A support group for a local elementary school principal (and friend of mine) who is battling ALS

Event Length (Hours):
4 hrs

Direct Funds Raised? (Money raised directly by the Carolina Garrison):(delete this section if not applicable)
$1,000

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Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Phil Ledford (TK)
2. David Arnold ( Tyranus Garrison)
3. Jason Arwine (Mid South Garrison)
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Handlers:
1. Katie Ledford
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Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1.Mollie Ledford (Jawa-Galactic Academy)
2.JJ Jeffers (R2-D2)
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