[28] TK-17529 (Scimitar) Troop Log - Social Media Consent Granted

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 17

Date: May 5, 2019

Location: ThinkGeek Store

Event: May the 5th @ ThinkGeek

Event Charity: N/A

 

Just a simple May 4th/5th storefront event here. Although I stocked up on some new weaponry and protected against any malfeasance.

 

 

 

 

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 18

Date: May 9, 2019

Location: Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Event: Nurses Week Celebration

Event Charity: N/A

 

We got to go celebrate Nurse's Week at one of the local hospitals. Two of the members that attended are nurses (my wife (as Mara Jade here) is an ICU nurse at this particular hospital) so this was great fun for them.

 

Our little group:

 

 

Some of the folks we got to celebrate with:

 

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 19

Date: May 23, 2019

Location: Georgia World Congress Center

Event: MomoCon 2019

Event Charity: N/A

 

For some reason I don't have too many pictures from this convention, but I mostly hovered around and helped work our 501st table.

 

 

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 20

Date: June 30, 2019

Location: Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA

Event: Weird Al Strings Attached Tour

Event Charity: N/A

 

If you have the opportunity to troop one of these concerts, do not let it pass you by! Yes, there's a lot of standing around and waiting involved, but this still ranks up there with one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. Performing on stage in TK gear in front of thousands of people with Weird Al was just surreal, Childhood Me would have never believed it. Al and his group made us feel like a part of the team and we all got to go home with awesome memories, great pictures, and some signed goodies.

 

 

FISD represented:

 

 

The view from my spot:

 

 

I wish I could say this was me, but this is @LTM, I was to the left:

 

 

Things got so Weird:

 

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 21

Date: September 29, 2019

Location: Aurora Cineplex

Event: 9th Annual Community Celebration at the Aurora

Event Charity: N/A

 

We have a great relationship with the folks at Aurora and help them celebrate yearly, and it's always a fun time for everyone involved, especially Mandos who can sit.

 

 

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 22

Date: November 10, 2019

Location: Phipps Plaza

Event: Bert's Big Adventure Holiday Party

Event Charity: Bert's Big Adventure

 

We do a lot of Bert's events throughout the year and each one is great and special in its own way. These are some of the toughest kids going through some of the most unimaginable things, and anything we can do to make their day just a little better is amazing. Anyway, this was a holiday party for the kids and parents alike, and the GA 501st and one of the local Disney groups came out to participate as usual.

 

 

We get to see Santa!!

 

 

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 23

Date: December 7, 2019

Location: Peachtree Street, Atlanta

Event: CHOA Christmas Parade

Event Charity: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)

 

This year was not so bad as last year, the weather was actually cooperative and the parade moved at a much smoother pace. A huge improvement over the sideways, almost frozen rain of last year and the long times spent standing still in it.

 

My wife got to march in her Legacy:

 

 

Look ma, I'm on TV!

 

 

A great turnout as usual from all of our Georgia groups:

 

Edited February 19, 2020 by Scimitar

[Hotel[TK]]

What a great event! 

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 24

Date: February 20, 2020

Location: Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel

Event: Bert's Big Adventure Sendoff

Event Charity: Bert's Big Adventure

 

I was able to do this event last year and was excited to be able to participate again this year. Another cold day in the hangar for the sendoff portion but still a very rewarding experience. Bert's Big Adventure is a huge charity in the Atlanta area, their big event each year is to send children (and their families) who have chronic and terminal illnesses to Walt Disney World for five days, all expenses paid. They also have numerous other events throughout the year.

 

Jimmy wants to be a Stormtrooper when he grows up, so Cricket's son graciously donated his armor to Jimmy, seen here in a test fitting/photo op:

 

 

All of the costuming volunteers:

 

 

With the boss:

 

 

Rebels snuck into our Imperial group shot:

 

Edited July 2, 2020 by Scimitar

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 25

Date: February 19, 2022

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Event: Make A Wish Trip Wish Reveal

Event Charity: Make A Wish

 

I have neglected to officially troop my TK in some time, so today it made it back out for my 25th TK troop for a Make A Wish trip reveal for a young man getting to go to the new Galactic Starcruiser hotel. Not a large or long troop by any means but a lot of happy kids and parents to greet and take pictures with.

 

Edited February 20, 2022 by Scimitar

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 26

Date: August 31 - September 5, 2022

Location: Atlanta, GA

Event: DragonCon

Event Charity: n/a

 

Some of you may have seen Dolores from Imperial Human Resources on YouTube, Instagram, or Tik Tok, I'm a big fan of her skits. When I found out that she was coming to DragonCon I messaged and asked if she'd like to have an "HR-TK" to back her up as she handed out citations to con goers. She enthusiastically said yes and with the help of @revlimiter vinyls were made to apply to one of my pauldrons. The result was a ton of fun and we were super well received! Soon enough the HR-TK was officially named "Dan" and I've now happily added that to my list of aliases.

 

We will return at DragonCon 2023, you've been warned.

 

 

No one is above the law, not even Albin:

 

Edited March 2, 2023 by Scimitar

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 27

Date: February 22, 2023

Location: Atlanta, GA

Event: Bert's Big Adventure Sendoff

Event Charity: Bert's Big Adventure

 

If you've read through this thread, you've probably realized this is one of my favorite events of the year. Although for the last couple I was not in my TK, mainly because Mando has been a big hit with the kids and I enjoy doing whatever I can to help get their minds off of life for a bit. It was another solid turnout this year & a lot of happy kids, there was an evening party just for Star Wars (which is what I attended) and the normal morning send off with the Disney Princess group and more Star Wars characters.

 

It had been a while, a TK selfie was needed:

 

 

Can't find the droids you're looking for? Apparently a droid beachball will do! A lot of the kids enjoyed playing catch, others enjoyed "spaceball", which was me throwing the ball and they'd hit it with toy lightsabers.

 

 

There's those pesky droids:

 

[Scimitar[TK]]

Troop #: 28

Date: October 7, 2023

Location: Tyrone, GA

Event: Tyrone Founder's Day Festival & Parade

Event Charity: N/A

 

Lots of shenanigans this year as Dan but clearly not many troops as a regular ol' TK, so I got it out this past weekend to help support an event that's only 15-ish minutes away, which is unusual as most troops are on the north side of Atlanta and over an hour away. There were only two of us in attendance, myself and a buddy with his MMCC kit, but we made the most of it, had a lot of fun, and there were a lot of smiles and excited folks! Little over a mile march for the parade and lots of pictures at the festival afterward. My daughter was super excited to help handle and also hand out candy, she did a great job!