Ohio Garrison Events

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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!

http://www.ohio501st.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=2

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.”

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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:

http://cincinnaticomicexpo.com/index.php

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-Comic-Expo/184551054925630

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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.

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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

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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:

http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:CC_CW-animated_keeli

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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.

http://www.501st.com/databank/TrooperSurvivalGuide

But did you know that the Ohio Garrison has had their own version up for over a year? You can check it out here:

http://www.tkbearcrew.com/ogpr/Trooper%20Questions.doc