http://www.501st.com/blog/ 501st.com Legion News en-us Copyright 2006 501st.com News 43200 http://www.501st.com/blog/ 501st.com Legion News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:28:30 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=68332 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=68332 On Saturday January 21st over fifty costumed members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion helped the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi raise over $230,000 dollars for the Foundation's operating costs, with over $217,000 given away to... Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:55:13 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67949 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67949 The Shorty Awards honor the best producers of short content on social media channels, and the 501st Legion's very own official Twitter account was nominated for recognition in the "Charity" category. Do you follow the 501st on Twitter? If... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:32:49 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67905 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67905 The 501st Legion is very excited to announce that during 2011, we helped raise more than the equivalant of $5.8 million US Dollars by assisting local and International charities with their worldwide fundraising efforts. This is a considerable increase... Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:01:17 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67851 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67851 The members of the 501st Legion wish everyone around the world a safe and happy new year! May 2012 be your best year yet! Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:57:10 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67780 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67780 The 501st Legion wishes everyone everywhere a wonderful holiday season and happy new year! May all of your wishes come true and may 2012 be the best year ever for you and your family. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday weekend, please take a... Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:31:10 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67703 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67703 In an exciting development for Star Wars fans, Rancho Obi Wan, the largest privately-held collection of all things Star Wars, has become a State of California Non-Profit Corporation who's purpose is to serve the public through the collection,... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:36:05 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67685 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67685 On October 30th, 2011, Star Wars artist Mark Mckenna became an Honorary Member of the 501st Legion. Inducted at the Albany Comic Con members of Garrison Excelsior presented Mr. Mckenna with his official Honorary Member plaque, 501st Legion name badge,... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:21:59 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67388 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67388 The Romanian Outpost hosted its first ever multi-member 501st event earlier this month thanks to great support from the Hungarian Outpost . Legion members from Hungary embarked on their first international troop via a 16 hour journey to join the lone... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:14:00 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67298 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67298 This week families across the United States will travel to be with their distant family and friends for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanksgiving means many different things to different people, but for us all it is a time that we can be thankful for the... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:09:24 GMT http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67260 http://www.501st.com/blog/?permalink=67260 On Saturday October 29 legendary voice actor Stephen Stanton was inducted into the 501st Legion as an Honorary Member . Mr. Stanton has provided the voice talent for dozens of characters in his career, ranging from television ads to cartoon classics...