On February 10, 2012 Star Wars Episode I: The phantom Menace will be released in theaters across the country in 3-D. The Ohio Garrison will be on hand both for the midnight premier and during the following weekend to promote the film. Check the events section of the Ohio Garrison’s message board to see if we will be at a theater near you!
As the year winds down to a close, Central Events Coordinator Brian Pauley totaled up the number of events that the Ohio Garrison participated in this year.
In 2011, the Ohio Garrison participated in 95 all across the state of Ohio.
As an interesting side note, the Ohio Garrison participated in 15 separate library events this year, which makes up just fewer than 16% of the total events we participated in.
The Ohio Garrison would like to wish everyone a happy New Year, and we look forward to a 2012 filled with even more events!
We invite everyone to come out and see us Mid-Ohio Comic 2011 on October 22-23 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Mid-Ohio is now under new Management. Wizard World has taken up the reigns of the con, and is promising new and exciting things for this year’s convention, including some fantasic guest, including James Marsters, Adam West, Burt Ward, Claudia Christian, Walter Koenig, and Lando himself, Billy Dee Williams.
The 501st will be on hand all day, available for people to get their pictures taken with their favorite Star Wars villains including Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Imperial Stormtrooeprs, Clone Troopers, and the dreaded Cad Bane. In addition the con will be graced by the presence of the almighty Jabba. Yes, Ohio’s own life size Jabba will be on display near the 501st’s table for fans to get their picture with as well.
So come on out October 22nd and 23rd for Mid-Ohio Comic Con
It's October, and we're going to start looking for a new profile picture for our facebook page! To celebrate the fall, we're thinking changing leaves, which makes us think of trees, which makes us think of Biker Scouts! So, let’s see your best Scout Trooper (RotJ) pictures! Submit a picture by either posting it on our Facebook page’s wall Remember, the picture must be of a member of the Ohio Garrison, and be free of watermarks.
This Saturday, September 24th, the Ohio Garrison will be participating in two very cool, very high profile events. Troopers from The Ohio Garrison will be appearing alongside Columbus’s own professional soccer team, The Columbus Crew, for "Blackout The Galaxy" night. "Blackout the Galaxy" is an annual promotional platform for the Crew's game again the LA Galaxy, featuring soccer superstars David Beckham, Landon Donovan, and Juan Pablo Angel. This year they are going with a Star Wars theme and branding the night: "Episode V: Embrace the Dark Side,” and requested that the 501st appear in Force to support them. We of course, were only too happy to oblige.
Meanwhile, at the same time another detachment of our members, augmented by some reinforcements from the Great Lakes Garrison, will also be appearing at Jacob’s Field with the Cleveland Indians as they participate in an official LFL Star Wars night. These troopers are participating in a twofold mission. Their appearance is both to celebrate and promote the Saga’s release on Blu Ray, as well as raising awareness and donations for the “Stand Up For Cancer” charity.
In the words of Lord Vader, “This will be a day long remembered.”
This Saturday, September 17th, the Ohio Garrison will be in attendance at The Cincinnati Comic Expo as the convention celebrates its second year by moving to a new, larger venue, the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati. You will be able to find the Ohio Garrison’s display table on the third floor of the convention center, in the fan table area by the entrance to the comic expo.
For more info check out the Cincinnati Comic expo’s website, or on Facebook:
This weekend, Friday August 19th and Saturday August 20th, the world famous Darth Vader hot air balloon will be on exhibit at All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville, OH at the Union County Airport. Ohio Garrison and Great Lakes Rebel Base members will be on hand to do meet and greets with fans before the balloons launch at 6PM both days.
To date in 2011, the 501st Legion has assisted charities in raising over -3.4 million Dollars, surpassing our fundraising efforts in 2010, and 2011 still has five months left in the year. You can find out more about the fundraising work of these armored men and women by vising the 501st Legions' charity page:
http://www.501st.com/charity.php
Our own Bradley White, CC-7396, is the latest Ohio Garrison member to be featured as a model in a Legion CR. Previously SL 4339, Dan Pedersen, and SL 7131, Marcus Gau, were both chosen to be used for the Darth Vader CRL, while TB 4468, Eric Chan, was chosen to be used for the Biker Scout CRL. However, in this case, Brad, is the standard for Clone Commander Keeli:
The 501st Legion is pleased to announce the official release of the Trooper Survival Guide. The trooper survival guide is an evolving document that helps answer many questions new or potential Troopers might have about being a member in the Legion.
501st Twitter Nominated for a Shorty Award The Shorty Awards honor the best producers of short content on social media channels, and the 501st Legion's very own official Twitter account was nominated for recognition in the "Charity" category. Do you follow the 501st on Twitter? If...
Charity Totals Nearly $6 million Dollars in 2011 The 501st Legion is very excited to announce that during 2011, we helped raise more than the equivalant of $5.8 million US Dollars by assisting local and International charities with their worldwide fundraising efforts. This is a considerable increase...
Happy New Year from the 501st Legion! The members of the 501st Legion wish everyone around the world a safe and happy new year! May 2012 be your best year yet!
Happy Holidays from the 501st Legion! The 501st Legion wishes everyone everywhere a wonderful holiday season and happy new year! May all of your wishes come true and may 2012 be the best year ever for you and your family. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday weekend, please take a...
Exciting development for Rancho Obi Wan, Inc. In an exciting development for Star Wars fans, Rancho Obi Wan, the largest privately-held collection of all things Star Wars, has become a State of California Non-Profit Corporation who's purpose is to serve the public through the collection,...
Mark Mckenna Now 501st Legion Honorary Member On October 30th, 2011, Star Wars artist Mark Mckenna became an Honorary Member of the 501st Legion. Inducted at the Albany Comic Con members of Garrison Excelsior presented Mr. Mckenna with his official Honorary Member plaque, 501st Legion name badge,...
Romanian and Hungarian Outposts join forces for charity. The Romanian Outpost hosted its first ever multi-member 501st event earlier this month thanks to great support from the Hungarian Outpost . Legion members from Hungary embarked on their first international troop via a 16 hour journey to join the lone...
The 501st Gives Thanks During the Thanksgiving Holiday This week families across the United States will travel to be with their distant family and friends for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanksgiving means many different things to different people, but for us all it is a time that we can be thankful for the...
Stephen Stanton is the newest Honorary Member. On Saturday October 29 legendary voice actor Stephen Stanton was inducted into the 501st Legion as an Honorary Member . Mr. Stanton has provided the voice talent for dozens of characters in his career, ranging from television ads to cartoon classics...
James Earl Jones honored with Lifetime Achievement Award. Legendary actor James Earl Jones was honored Saturday November 12th by the Acadamy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with a special lifetime achievement award. Mr. Jones provided the deep, unforgetable voice of Darth Vader for the Star Wars films...
Event Name: Cincinnati Buddy Walk 30th Anniversary Walk-a-thon
Venue: Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati
Event Start: Saturday at 9 AM
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Event Name: Chris Reiff book signing of "Darth Vader: A 3-D reconstruction log”
Venue: Blue Manatee Book Store, 3054 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Event Start: Saturday at 2 PM
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