Carolina Garrison

Date:

Dec 2, 2017

Location:

PNC Arena Raleigh NC

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

On January 14, 2017, the Carolina Garrison, Blue Ridge Base, and Talon Clan descended on PNC arena in Raleigh NC, for Star Wars Night 2017. After most all of the members arrived and checked in at the security guard gate, we headed inside the arena to start the process of getting dressed. The dressing room was called "The Ice Box" and was quite small for a group of our size. After everyone was almost dressed, our Hurricanes point of contact went over a few items for the night and passed out a sheet that broke down meet and greet stations for members and handlers around the arena. Not only was the turn out from our three groups impressive (44), but the turn out of fans was equally impressive (Attendance: 14,246 (76.1% full). At our meet and greet stations, the Staff had small Queues set up. Long lines formed to see the many Star Wars characters that were on hand. The Hurricanes also requested that Darth Vader (Curtis Smith) and Boba Fett (Jason Hill) ring the Siren to welcome the team to the Ice during the first and third period. The Hurricanes also had our very own Brad Mikulskis and Micheal Henry ride the Olympia during intermission to clean the ice. This year the Hurricanes set up three suites for us to use as a break room while the game was going on. This was a great improvement on last year, as we were able to take a break and enjoy the game as well. Members of all three groups went to the Carolina Ale house after the game for post troop dinner. All and all it was a great troop and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones. The Hurricanes are already planning next years event. They have asked for notes on what they can do better. If you have any notes please send them to me so I can get them to the Hurricanes staff ASAP. I am still waiting on the charity totals and will post them here as soon as I get them. Hope to see everyone back again in Force next year.



Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes Make-A-Wish

Event Length (Hours):

5-9 4 Hrs

Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)

haven't received totals yet. Will update when they are provided


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:

1. Matt Mascorro - commander Fox
2. Luis Coronado - Revan
3. Curtis Smith - Lord Vader
4. Jeremy Pastros - Niner
5. Beth Pastros - Airborne
6. Chris Casino - Imperial Officer
7. Brian Dudas - Commander Doom
8. Brad Mikulskis - Snowtrooper
9. Carolyn Mikulskis - Jawa
10. Fernando Darosa - Kylo Ren
11. James Haddock - Stormtrooper
12. Shanda Haddock - Stormtrooper
13. Andrew Rochelle - First Order Stormtrooper
14. Andrew Simansky - Neyo
15. Chris Smith - Shoretrooper
16. Brian Storey - Tusken Raider
17.. Patrick Lewis - Darth Nihilus
18. Josh Brackett - Stormtrooper
19. Jason Hill - Boba Fett
20. Katrina Andrews - Officer
21. Ben Smith - Sandtrooper
22. Paul Clatfelter - Stormtrooper
23. Ron Toland - Officer
24. Tyler Foster - Jawa
25. Tyler Wilson - Stormtorroer
26. Gavin Rust - Stormtrooper
27. Micheal Henry - Boushh
28.. Barbara Sacchitello - Officer
29. Chris McCanless - Tusken Raider
30. Nevada Storey - Tusken Raider






Handlers:

1. Michael Sanchez - Photographer
2. Scott Sawyer
3. Blake Gore
4. Dana McCanless
5. Tonya Hill
6. Racheal Smith
7. Luann Mascorro
8. Madison Mascorro
9. Justin Hill
10. Matt Sumnna - Photographer
11. Spencer McCoy
12. George Rochelle

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

Rebel Legion Blue Ridge Base
1. Chad Pulliam - Poe Dameron Xwing (TFA )
2. Sarah Townsend - Rey (The Last Jedi)
3. Luis Diaz - X wing Pilot (Original Trilogy)
4. Devlin Sawyer- Wookie
5. Stefani Unverferth-Ewok
6.Collin Ferguson-Jedi
7.Chad Varn - Obi Wan
8. Monica Jones- Mothma / Padme
9. Sandie Maclachlan-Princess Leia
10.Emily Haas-Jyn Erso


Handlers

1. Theresa Mensah- Photographer /Handler
2. Mr. Jones - handler

Mandolarian Mercs
1. Mary Kate Roberts - Bounty Hunter
2. Brandon Hurley - Bounty Hunter
3. Chris Burnside




Check out some of the event photos below: (please post pictures rather than picture links)

This was a great event, we had a blast

My only advice to the Hurricane's staff is for them to just tell us how many groups they need and we split the groups up into what makes sense. I think it would save both parties a ton of time, and keep the groups divided into characters that make sense - Rather than them randomly pairing characters last minute.

People can knock the big events all they want. This was fun! I love getting to see so many SW folks at one place , let alone our local garrison family. Everyone looked amazing, and we rocked the house.

Look forward to next year.

This was my first BIG troop. It was a blast. There were so many people that wanted pics with all of us! The Hurricanes' staff were very accommodating and it was great getting to meet so many fellow troopers and put faces to names. Thanks for having us and we'll definitely do this again next year!