http://70thexplorers.com/board/ News concerning Gateway Squad a division of the 501st Legion en-us Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:29:41 GMT Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:29:41 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss bizzarForumRSS 1.0 gwm@70thexplorers.com (RSS Editor) gwm@70thexplorers.com (Garrison Webmaster) http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3362 In an inspiring act of gratitude for countless hours of costumed volunteerism, DK Publishing (responsible for the popular Star Wars "Visual Dictionary" book series) announced a $50,000 children's book donation on behalf of the 501st Legion. More than 7,000 new, full-color reference books... Fri, 7 May 2010 11:01:43 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3362 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3263 This year's Kansas City Planet Comicon held March 27-28, 2010 featured over 50 troopers from three garrisons in the Legion! It was truly an amazing unified effort to bring a good time to all of the fans attending the convention. The Star Wars guests at this year's convention included Honorary 501st... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:17:42 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3263 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3246 Come and join the Gateway Squad of the 70th Explorers as we invade Planet Comicon in Kansas City, MO March 27-28, 2010. We will be there both days so be sure to stop by and get your picture taken with your favorite Star Wars character. And if you ever wondered what it would be like to one of those... Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:27:02 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3246 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2933 The Gateway Squad answered the call of First Book – St. Louis to participate in the Big Read held in Clayton, Missouri on October 10, 2009. First Book provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy – access to books. Troops posed for pictures... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:40:27 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2933 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2910 On October 2, 2009 the 70th Explorers Garrison celebrated its 4 year anniversary. Originally a squad of the Central Garrison, the 70th Explorers became an official garrison of the 501st Legion on October 2, 2005. There has been no stopping us from that point on. We have much to be proud of in the... Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:14:39 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2910 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2842 Come join the Gateway Squad of the 70th Explorers as we invade a new convention in St. Louis. Savage-Con will be held on September 12-13, 2009 at the Maplewood American Legion Post, 3212 Sutton blvd., St. Louis, MO. Be sure to stop by and see if those Stormtroopers have found the droids they are... Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:25:29 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2842 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2550 A small contingent from the 70th Explorers Garrison made its way to Cape Girardeau this past weekend. Braving the Tatooine-like heat inside the West Park Mall were Ral, Lis & Alex Wheeler, Brian Steele, Zach Fischer, Mark Owens, Dave & Maggie Barkovitz, Curt Stanfill, Eric Wickes, Chris... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:33:46 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2550 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1956 July 28, 2008 was Star Wars Night with the Gateway Grizzlies and Slackers CDs & Games. To add to the fun they asked the Gateway Squad to be there to help. Troopers threw out the first pitch as well as judged the "Who can sound like a Wookie" contest between innings. In between posing... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:24:32 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1956 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1952 Members of the Gateway Squad, assisted by central Missouri members of the 70th Explorers appeared on stage with Weird Al Yankovic on August 8, 2008 at the St. Charles Family Arena. Six Stormtoopers, two Biker Scouts, two Tie Fighter Pilots, and Darth Vader himself danced behind Weird Al while he... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:07:11 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1952 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1849 On July 14-15, 2008 the Gateway Squad of the 70th Explorers Garrison teamed up with the Pevely Flea Market to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis. For a small donation, troops posed for pictures with shoppers and raised a total of $700.00. This event proved so successful that the... Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:58:25 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1849 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1601 Members of Gateway Squad appeared at the ToyMan Toy Show on March 9th. Curt Stanfill debuted his new rebel trooper costume while the rest of the troopers took pleasure in repeatedly arresting him and making jokes about holding a recall election. In attendance were Chris Moody (TK-394), Curt... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:41:21 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1601 http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1600 On March 2, 2008, Gateway Squad was officially approved by the Legion Council. The vote was 36-0 with 2 abstaining. Brian Steele (SL-9633) will be the Squad Leader. The territory for Gateway Squad will begin with the St. Louis metropolitan area and extend down the eastern border of Missouri to... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:12:25 GMT http://70thexplorers.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1600