501stCast Episode 69: Jan 9th, 2013: We now return you to our regularly scheduled podcast.

Dedication – This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Beverly Riley, ID-5170, Dune Sea Garrison;  Chris Lewis, BH-3836, Star Garrison;  Shane “Hoss” Hatmaker, TD-9858, Alabama Garrison and Phil “Florida Phil” Tyre TD-1373, Florida Garrison.

Show Notes: Episode LXIX (January 9th, 2013)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Contributors:

• Kris Kuipers, RC6247 LCO


• Derek Lyons


• Kevin J. Anderson


• Tracy Wilson, TB9612


• Bill Plasse TI2954


• Brian Earles TK5240


• Anthony King


• Mearl Crumley TX672 


• Mark Freyman GE501st for Playstation Home


• Skutch, TB-2243
  
  

Recent News

• New Units:
  
  
  
  • Russian Outpost
  
  
  
  


• New Honorary Members
  
  
  
  • Chris Hardwick
  
  
  • Matt Martin
  
  
  • David Collins
  
  
  • Jay Becker
  
  
  
  


• 501st Legion Rose Parade LEGO Diorama


• 501st White Out PSA
  
  


• Albin’s StarWars.com blog


• Rebel Legion’s podcast All Wings Report In


• 501st Follies (Submissions accepted at [email protected] or 828-419-0501) Prize is a 501stCast patch!
  
  
  
  
  
  • Trooper Survival Guide
  
  
  
  

Mission Reports

• Russian Outpost’s first charity event (video, photos)


• Macau Outpost’s first mission


• Costa Rica Outpost at Teleton 2012


• Christmas Parades
  
  
  
  • Carolina Garrison in Charleston, Fayetteville and Laurinberg
  
  
  • Garrison Tyranus in Richmond, VA
  
  
  • Florida Garrison in WDW’s Magic Kingdom (video)
  
  
  
  


• Polar Plunges
  
  
  
  • Midwest Garrison (photos)
  
  
  • Empire City Garrison (plunge photos, MAW photos)
  
  
  
  


• Great Lakes Garrison participates in Fight Like A Jedi (Facebook, photos1, photos2, photos3, video)
  
  
  
  • donations can be sent via check (please put For Deposit Only in memo section) to:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Fight Like A Jedi
    
    c/o Members Credit Union
    
    PO Box 795
    
    Traverse City, MI 49685
    
    USA
  
  
  
  

• Outpost Bolivia’s hospital visit


• Star Wars action figures inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame (photos, video, news report1, news report2)
  
  
  
  • former Rancho Obi-Wan collection bought by The Strong (blog)
  
  
  
  

Upcoming Events

• Space Day at Intrepid Air & Space Museum, NYC


• Where Science Meets Imagination currently in Orlando, FL (Science Center website)


• Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – May 17th-June 9th (announcement)


• Star Wars Celebration Europe II in Essen Germany July 26th-28th (501st CII page, Tickets on Sale Jan 16th)


• Star Wars Identities Exhibit currently in Edmonton, AB


• See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Shout Out

• Florida Garrison’s Tampa Bay Squad. Congratulations on winning the Best Amateur Unit award for the 40th annual Pinellas Park Holiday Parade!
  
  
  
  
  
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