Vader Rocks Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Hi all, Unfortunately, it's been a while since I've added any of our troops to the "Field Training" thread and I apologize for not reporting in on a regular basis. It's definitely not due to a lack of troops, just haven't been getting the photos transferred like I used to, but this one was too good not to share with you all. As the title states, last night the Bloodfin Garrison took part in a Blue and Gold dinner for a special scout pack. This scout group are the only Scouts in America who donate all of the money they earn in popcorn sales each year to help disabled and needy soldiers. So far, the Scouts have contributed over $5000 in their "Half to Heroes" campaign, they've helped raise nearly $2000 to the Indiana National Guard Family Relief Fund and have shipped 75 care packages to troops overseas. In talking with the scout leader last night, we learned that these kids volunteered to donate everything on their own. Not because they had to, but because they wanted to. So in keeping with their theme this year of science and technology, the leaders set this banquet up as a Sci-Fi costume party where all the scouts could come dressed as their favorite characters. The scout leader even got in the action. He set up this elaborate grand entrance (since we were a surprise for the kids) where he played a scene from the movie "Close Encounters" on large projection screen and when the space ship lands, the projector screen slowly raises and curtains part to find himself (dressed in alien attire) and us troopers walking out from behind the fog (smoke machine). Had a great troop with a great group of kids. Edited July 18, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Nice work, well done everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Don't forget to note this in the FT 500 TOD, I really need to catch up on that. Looks like a fun time as usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader Rocks Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Don't forget to note this in the FT 500 TOD, I really need to catch up on that. Looks like a fun time as usual! Sure thing Mark. I've added our kissing troops in the garrison forum, shall I keep them updated here as well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylebeagle[TK] Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Nicely done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsavage7[TK] Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Holy cow! That looks way more awesome than the Blue & Gold dinner we did a while back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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