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

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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 podcast@501st.com 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!
  
  • video/photos

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