Tidewater, VA Minutes from October 13, 2013 meeting

Tidewater Alliance​

October 13, 2013​

Number of attendees: 23



Past Events:

Ø September 28 – Neptune Festival (Rick)

Ø September 28 – Sci Fi Kids Night at Chesapeake Square Mall - we were also a BIG hit with Office Max during the Chick Fila event – Vanessa says many thanks from her very impressed manager!

Ø October 5: Star Wars Reading Day – AMAZING TURNOUT! BEST IN THE AREA!!

o 11-1 Barnes and Noble at VB Town Center, VB (Rick)

o 11-1 Barnes and Noble at Lynnhaven Mall, VB (Rick)

o 2-4:30 Books a Million at Landstown Commons, VB (Rick)

o TBA – Books A Million in Williamsburg (Rick)

o TBA – BAM or B&N Chesapeake Store (Thad)

Ø Alzheimer Walk – Exceeded Goal (Raised $200)



Future TA Events: NOTE – John or Rick will be posting the events in the FB group so you can join the events you can attend. PLEASE forward all meeting events to John & Rick

Ø October 18: Magruder Elementary Fall Festival (Jason)

Ø October 19: Mason’s Birthday Party (5 y/o with medical issues), Chesapeake on Chelsea Way (Rick)

Ø October 19: Makers Faire (John), Norfolk Scope 1 TA Table

Ø October 26

o Nauticus Blood Drive (John) 9:30-3, no blasters, Goal 25 unites

o Norfolk Zoo Boo (Rick) – 9:30 - 3

o Air & Scare (Air & Space Museum, Hampton) (Rick)

o Chantilly Air & Scare may be closed/cancelled due to Gov’t Shut Down

Ø November 1 – 3: Neko Con (501st May officially be there)

Ø November 2: Hickory High School Band Fundraiser, Maker’s Faire (Rick)

Ø November 9:

o Armor Party J

Ø November 23:

o Untamed Spirit Race – Virginia Aviation Museum (John) – Fundraiser for horse camp for special needs kids (Blasters probably Ok)

o Town Center Christmas Parade, VB (Rick) & Mayflower food drive after (bring food to donate)

Ø December 1

o TA Christmas Party – Potluck & Raffle Chesapeake Central Library 2-4:30

Ø December 7

o CHKD Radiothon donation, AM (Rick) – Rick to ask about donated crocheted incubator covers

o Richmond Christmas Parade (Rick/Chris) – RL/501st only

o VB Oceanfront Parade, night (Rick) – 5pm

Ø December 8:

o Toys for Tots Car Show (John/Ed)- Need folks to go shopping for the toys after the event J

Ø December 14:

o Toys for Tots at Landstown Books a Million



Tentative Events, Suggested Events or WAY future Events:

Ø October 19: Down Syndrome Association of HR Walk/Run (Suggested in general, not necessarily an official TA costume event, but a good cause!, Vanessa)

Ø November 9: Roller Derby Costume Night (Suggested – Allen to get with John to discuss)

Ø November 23? Norfolk Illumination Parade (Tentative?)

Ø Jan 2014: Marscon, Williamsburg

Ø Feb 28-Mar 2: ROF Con at Holiday Inn Executive

Ø 2015: Regal Star Wars Premier 2015 – MacARthur Mall – There may be an X-Wing!!!



Updates & News from the Big 3? 501st, RL, MM?

· 501st Census going on until end of October – All active/approved members need to fill out

· New Freedom Base facebook Fanpage (Rebel Legion) – connections to other groups

· Congratulations to the NEW Freedom Base command staff – John D. (CO), Jason T. (XO), Chris M. (Temple Master) & Rick C. (Regional Event Captain) all part of our TA were elected for Freedom Base!!!! J Way to go!!!!

· Kudos: Ian is now Mando Mercs Approved!!!!! Mitch was in Star Wars Insider!!!!!



Important Updates:

- We cannot schedule events on the afternoon of Meeting Day

- ROF Con – No table, just being there as a group, dressed up

- Neko Con – Today we needed to give Rick $ for discounted ticket

- Don’t forget to give your dues!



NEXT MEETING: Sun Nov 10, 2p – Chesapeake Central Library

 

Hey, I'm new to the area and a fan of SW. I would really be interested in joining your group. I know where that library is as I will be moving from VBeach ro Chesapeake in the next month or so. But I will try to make it to your meeting.

Looking foward to meeting you all!

-BeN

 

Ben I'm sorry that I have not gotten back with you. I have been recently been dealing with some personal issue, I do apologize. We do meet once per month at the Chesapeake Central Library on Cedar rd. We have a meeting this Sunday at 2pm to 5pm
I hope this reaches you. We also have a facebook page that you can send a friends request. You can keep up with our goings on a lot better. I like your avatar I have that patch.