Carolina Garrison | MkVII | Activity https://carolinagarrison.org/members/mkvii/activity/ Activity feed for MkVII. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:11:33 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fca0a8089225360cab3a24df215f52c2 MkVII's profile was updated https://carolinagarrison.org/activity/p/2815/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:15:47 -0400 0 d73d37cfa991cfb160c6ad0650993100 MkVII started the topic Archivist Needed in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/archivist-needed/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:23:07 -0400 I am looking for a Garrison Archivist who would be interested in helping compile a history of the Carolina Garrison.

This would take some work, and it would likely require help from members across the Garrison. The goal would be to create a living history section on the website that documents where we have come from, where we are now, and where…Read more

]]> 5d5327b7b18f1d847de8ddc7d91a450b MkVII started the topic Weird Al 2026 Has Begun in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/weird-al-2026-has-begun/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:29:51 -0400 Again:
The preferred lineup is an even number of (😎 traditional Storm Troopers (ANH Hero and, A New Hope Stunt, ESB, and/or RotJ) and (1) Darth Vader.

NOTE: It must be an EVEN number of Troopers to maintain symmetry on stage. If we do not have 8 [white] OT stormtroopers, then a pair of the following, in this order, can replace TKs IN THIS…Read more

]]> 7e7b65a6399ecb292c2928db23afcca0 MkVII started the topic AI and You in the forum Questions to Both Candidates SL https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/ai-and-you/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:27:47 -0500 Question for both candidates. When a person writes their own response, their voice comes through, there’s an honesty in that voice. AI drafted replies blur that voice and creates uncertainty about what is truly the candidate’s own thinking and their abilities to problem solve. In an age of AI, what are your thoughts on using AI to draft or r…Read more

]]> beece335c031b19fa7d3c4b88dc2c42d MkVII replied to the topic Question for both candidates in the forum Questions to Both Candidates GCO https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/question-for-both-candidates-2/#post-77793 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:49:58 -0500 Hi Matt, and thank you for the question.

As a matter of fact, we already do this. The charitable donation report is public record and is available to any member at any time upon request. Members of the charity team, my Executive Officer, and I can all provide access to that information whenever needed.

We’ve been tracking this data for years t…Read more

]]> c95f0c583fd514dc49926599e0e8d0b3 MkVII started the topic Things go Horribly Wrong in the forum Questions to Both Candidates SL https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/things-go-horribly-wrong/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:59:02 -0500 Let’s say, hypothetically, you’ve been looking forward to an event for weeks or even months. You arrive and realize you’ve forgotten a critical part of your costume. The event starts in ten minutes, and your house is thirty minutes away or even two hours away. Either way, there’s no chance of making it back in time for the event to proceed with yo…Read more

]]> 186ae9add4d49357470427abcf99642a MkVII replied to the topic Question for both candidates in the forum Questions to Both Candidates GCO https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/question-for-both-candidates/#post-77782 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:09:59 -0500 This answer may sound counterintuitive, but I think we actually need to reduce the number of points of contact between clubs. Currently we have multiple club channels for events, squads, this event, that event, command, one event channel for RL, another for non-members, etc. etc. Sometimes important information gets lost in the noise. I’d like t…Read more

]]> 735911b5f0c20c006fa8c80731e59d47 MkVII replied to the topic Questions for All in the forum Questions to Both Candidates GCO https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/questions-for-all/#post-77780 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:27:24 -0500 Hi Eric,
Thank you for taking the time to ask questions.

Recruitment: In my time in the legion, recruiting new members and growing our garrison has been an important issue. Without troopers we can’t have troops! What are your thoughts on recruitment. What have you seen that has worked well and what are some things that we could do better on t…Read more

]]> 73a24e84ce216feb0fbea548db55a723 MkVII replied to the topic CO Visibility & Particpation in the forum Questions for Candidate Robert O'Quinn https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/co-visibility-particpation/#post-77775 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:56:14 -0500 I don’t see the CO role as something that needs visibility for its own sake. At troops, I don’t introduce myself as the CO. I introduce myself as a member of the Carolina Garrison and the 501st Legion, and I focus on helping things run smoothly. The title isn’t the point, and it shouldn’t become the focus of the experience for troopers or the pub…Read more

]]> 2527103717532e23022e8427a612cf0c MkVII replied to the topic Philosophy, command staff in the forum Questions to Both Candidates GCO https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/philosophy-command-staff/#post-77774 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:41:35 -0500 Hi Brian,
I’ll try to itemize the list like you’ve numbers for easy reference.
1.) If elected, who have you arranged to be the 2026 Carolina Garrison staff?
2026 Carolina Garrison Staff
Garrison Executive Officer (GXO):
Kevin Carter, 40141

Garrison Guard (GG):
Logan B Hill, 7892
Cheralyn Lambeth, 976
Beth N Pastros, 13502
Jerome E Sienkiewicz,…Read more

]]> e50f1230c22f2283c0b96caba1dab534 MkVII replied to the topic A few questions for both candidates in the forum Questions to Both Candidates GCO https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/a-few-questions-for-both-candidates/#post-77771 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:24:22 -0500 Hi Christina, and welcome,

Time Commitment:
For the organization to run well you have to be responsive and I can always be reached by text, messenger, discord, or email. A healthy organization doesn’t operate well with significant communications delays. With that being said, the role of CO is largely administrative, it’s not just showing up to a…Read more

]]> cfdcc58852f36974b8354414282368e4 MkVII replied to the topic What have you done in the forum Questions to Both Candidates GCO https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/what-have-you-done-2/#post-77754 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:28:35 -0500 Hi Steve,

Just to make the list easier to read I’ll try to bullet point it. There may be more but I don’t track everything because all of this is a labor of love.

– Created a Galactic Academy School that matches our territory

– Set up a Discord Server with lots of perks for members

– Got us into the largest community festival in NC (Azalea…Read more

]]> 2da1a298155a4b9cf9957d2e3e2e9123 MkVII replied to the topic Fun & Stuff in the forum Questions to Both Candidates GCO https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/fun-stuff/#post-77752 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:16:22 -0500 Thanks for taking the time Logan, I’ll try to be as concise as possible.

]]> 1abe60ad28a7e2f26bdf2b03fc37c1ad MkVII replied to the topic Robert O'Quinn - Integrity. Consistency. Results. in the forum Candidates for GCO Opening Statement (only candidates should post here) https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/integrity-consistency-results/#post-77730 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:33:04 -0500 I want to make this part stand out so I didn’t bury it in a wall of text… I want to thank you, the membership for caring about the Garrison and investing in it. None of what we do is possible without you. You’re the ones who suit up, drive the miles, talk to the kids, work the events, and represent the Legion in the real world. Leadership can s…Read more

]]> d921f07cc73339df4d7ae76d16e129ad MkVII started the topic Robert O'Quinn - Integrity. Consistency. Results. in the forum Candidates for GCO Opening Statement (only candidates should post here) https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/integrity-consistency-results/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:23 -0500 Fellow members, thanks for taking the time to vote, and for caring enough about this Garrison to hold its leadership to a real standard.

During my term as Commanding Officer, I’ve focused on one thing, building systems that help members succeed, protect our integrity, and keep us strong over time.
First, with input from the GML team, I rewrote o…Read more

]]> 3f75f06fe5bede53302bafaa9d0da413 MkVII started the topic Election Q&A 2.6.2026 in the forum Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/election-qa-2-6-2026/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:33:32 -0500 Attention Troopers:

Q&A Begins at 7:01pm 2/6/2026
The Q&A section of the election is less than 24 hours away and here is the forum where you can ask each of the candidates questions. There are a few ground rules:
1. Forum signatures may contain campaign signs or graphics no larger than 720 x 100. (Text should not be made larger than standard…Read more

]]> 4b3e101a4ef4dde649eb1c7d4de306f5 MkVII replied to the topic Autism Charity Coin - Closed / Ordered in the forum Current Orders and Runs https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/autism-charity-coin-pre-order-100-min/#post-77601 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:10:54 -0500 I placed the info on the Discord server.

]]> 79c50a86301489fd12e4e22c0ade1612 MkVII started the topic Elections on the Horizon in the forum Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/elections-on-the-horizon/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:25:45 -0500 The 2026 election period begins in about three weeks, and I wanted to give everyone a heads-up so nobody is caught off guard when nominations open and voting follows.

A reminder on eligibility, candidates must be in good standing for the full 2025 census year. Please make sure you meet that requirement before submitting a nomination.

I am…Read more

]]> e4723153454d5f3886c755937352649c MkVII replied to the topic Unified Squads Hoodie, Closed/Ordered in the forum Current Orders and Runs https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/unified-squads-hoodie-pre-order-ends-feb-25-12pm/#post-77583 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:29:16 -0500 Ordered

]]> 9e524fb2859c6e8fc126a1964304a4c4 MkVII started the topic Autism Awareness Charity Coin, Symbol and Design Poll in the forum Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/autism-awareness-charity-coin-symbol-and-design-poll/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 02:31:02 -0500 Each year, we typically produce a charity item as part of our fundraising efforts. This year, that item happens to be an Autism Awareness themed challenge coin.
Because the coin is meant to do good and support a charitable cause, we want to be thoughtful about the imagery we use. Different symbols associated with autism and neurodiversity carry…Read more

]]> 727b98c22f8e5838414d83fe4b357dc4 MkVII's profile was updated https://carolinagarrison.org/activity/p/2655/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:44:28 -0500 0 085f8b016eb4661fa370329ba3b64b18 MkVII started the topic Discord Server Announcement in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/discord-server-announcement/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:18:13 -0500 Today, Jeremy Pastros was banned from Facebook after trying to copy an email from Alex Vargas, an LFL representative, and paste it into our event coordination channel. Facebook flagged it as “promoting an event that was not his own.” LFL has a protected list of events that only they are allowed to promote. I suspect this rule was created to dea…Read more

]]> 49cef48d8e1a7042d83e9e4691c79ea2 MkVII started the topic 3 Days to go for Census in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/3-days-to-go-for-census/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:38:16 -0400 If you know any of these folks please reach out to them and have them complete their census. There are 3 days left before we move them to reserve.
Kenneth R Jordan Jr
Thomas K Travis
Sammy Sagayaga
J H Stultz
Kevin B King
Mike Johnson
Sandie G Maclachlan
Jeffery T King
Stephen C Sarine
Carrie Bland
Justin S Cummings
Bryan Roller
Avery D…Read more

]]> 1689b278f9113c94ee68fe1832af0d91 MkVII started the topic Census Update 10.13.25 in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/census-update-10-13-25/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:04:36 -0400 We are 12 days into a 31 day Census period. Here is the current update:
As of October 13, 2025 there are 215 Members, 32 Members in reserve, 103 people have completed the census leaving us at 42% with 18 days to go.

]]> d7df4fc59af195ddd60c2892746d13f0 MkVII replied to the topic Garrison Banner (1 sided, 2'x6') CLOSED in the forum Merchandise Archives https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/garrison-banner-1-sided-2x6-pre-order/#post-77303 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:12:43 -0400 Ordered one

]]> a844378043eb30bcaddcb6b2b1fdc0c2 MkVII started the topic CENSUS TIIIIIMMMMMMMME! in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/census-tiiiiimmmmmmmme/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:53:53 -0400 It’s that time of the year again. If you haven’t trooped do it anyway. We need to know that you’re still out there.

]]> 09ffa5ff16a8c049a77d598073852340 MkVII replied to the topic 2025-2026 Trading Card Run in the forum Merchandise Archives https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/2025-2026-trading-card-run/#post-77051 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:38:02 -0400 Email me
501st.mynock@gmail.com

]]> f8238916fed8092b0e9c0d4e1c034fb7 MkVII replied to the topic 2025-2026 Trading Card Run in the forum Merchandise Archives https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/2025-2026-trading-card-run/#post-76883 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:56:25 -0400 I emailed the file to you.

]]> a379cd1d7060b0c58dd7b48c128acc26 MkVII started the topic 2025-2026 Trading Card Run in the forum Current Orders and Runs https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/2025-2026-trading-card-run/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:27:51 -0400 📢 Carolina Garrison 2025–2026 Trading Cards Approved!

Great news — our 2025–2026 Carolina Garrison trading card designs have been approved by the Legion! We’re ready to start creating cards for any member who wants one.

Here’s what I need from you:

Front of the Card

A full front photo of your approved costume (preferred)

Back of the CardRead more

]]> 8712b92f0a36fc21bfb3b4da81bb8c84 MkVII started the topic News Letter July 2025 in the forum Newsletters https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/news-letter-july-2025/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:14:07 -0400 Here is your Newsletter for July 2025

]]> 9796b852fce358c3357bda428bf3cc30 MkVII's profile was updated https://carolinagarrison.org/activity/p/2452/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:36:25 -0400 0 f9b7451240a5079069889cb5315e9321 MkVII replied to the topic Carolina Garrison Decals (Ongoing Sale) in the forum Current Orders and Runs https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/carolina-garrison-decals-ongoing-sale/#post-76599 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:24:51 -0400 10 deathwatch
3 Jawas

]]> 27afc39d2818f0106ec66bce1098976a MkVII started the topic Newsletter June 2025 in the forum Newsletters https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/newsletter-june-2025/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:50:55 -0400 Here’s your June ’25 Newsletter

]]> 300717a3ae63797323c5798afe996949 MkVII started the topic Weird Al Prep! in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/weird-al-prep/ Tue, 20 May 2025 15:21:20 -0400 :stormtrooper: Weird Al Shows – 9 Weeks Away! :stormtrooper:
We’re closing in on one of the most high-profile, highly visible events the Carolina Garrison has ever participated in. I’ve emailed everyone who has signed up, and posted in the Announcements section of the Carolina Garrison Page, as well as on all three event listings.
There are a…Read more

]]> 30e85a72b6a7013e7b17326312e1f2f8 MkVII started the topic ATTENTION ALL: Weird Al it Check in the forum Carolina Garrison Event Section https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/attention-all-weird-al-it-check/ Mon, 19 May 2025 12:19:51 -0400 With the approval of the Legion Membership Officers (LMOs), we are reviewing the members who have signed up for the Weird Al concert and asking each of you to complete a quick costume check.

Between May 16th, and June 16th, please put on your full kit and send one clear front-facing photo of yourself in costume with a thumbs-up.

This is not a…Read more

]]> 18d730fbfc68c809e8fcb628b5b0e183 MkVII started the topic Newsletter May 2025 in the forum Newsletters https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/newsletter-may-2025/ Fri, 16 May 2025 18:42:10 -0400 Here ya go

]]> 0044ccfa13589a54e263881f2f48c3b4 MkVII started the topic Trooperfest 2025 Info in the forum Legion Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/trooperfest-2025-info/ Tue, 13 May 2025 00:27:31 -0400 Trooperfest 2025 Update Video. Click this like.

TrooperFest 2025 – Update for Attendees and Those Interested
TrooperFest is happening this November in Orlando. It’s not a standard convention with panels and vendor halls, but a gathering focused on community, costume engagement, and a few key events throughout the weekend. Here are the current det…Read more

]]> e87b047ebf38568e6bbe6260a6d52bdf MkVII started the topic Newsletter April 2025 in the forum Newsletters https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/newsletter-april-2025-2/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:58:40 -0400 Here ya go April’s newsletter featuring Kevin Carter

]]> d6109bb91ed5953a026a0acccdc45352 MkVII started the topic Blaster Etiquette in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/blaster-etiquette/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:41:15 -0400 A gentle reminder about blaster etiquette. This is all in the Operations Manual. By always practicing proper muzzle discipline and never pointing a blaster at a person or a camera, we are teaching something important:
You never point a weapon, toy or not, at anything you do not intend to shoot.
This is a core tenet of firearm safety. When we model…Read more

]]> 7ee83ae8b59754f8145bbda3ed968655 MkVII changed their profile picture https://carolinagarrison.org/activity/p/2272/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:24:00 -0400 0 f8056d1d930f32f76bd5fc8d17ae58bd MkVII started the topic Azalea Festival Parade 2025 in the forum Garrison Events - Discussion https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/azalea-festival-parade-2025/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:39:57 -0400 Good afternoon,

Here is the information we have for the parade on April 5th

RO, CO

]]> 0549259bcf5357656721238956993749 MkVII started the topic Probation Period Poll (Palmetto Guardian Squad) in the forum Garrison Announcements https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/probation-period-poll-palmetto-guardian-squad/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:01:16 -0400 Ending the required probation period after formation for Palmetto Guardian poll is live.

Squad Poll

]]> c91b1c6306ed0a94d0df8e473546af3f MkVII replied to the topic Garrison Decals -Thread Closed....use new thread in active merch in the forum Merchandise Archives https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/garrison-decals/#post-76149 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:29:27 -0400 1 W Overwatch
1 P Guardians
1 C Sky
3 Boba
3 Biker
3 Enoch
3 Standard

]]> 9d105b883320d5fca113a42fc7031d7e MkVII started the topic Newsletter March 2025 in the forum Newsletters https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/newsletter-march-2025/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:13:15 -0400 Your March 2025 Newsletter.

]]> 06d72f276694087349909b1961098945 MkVII's profile was updated https://carolinagarrison.org/activity/p/2214/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:10:53 -0500 0 46189e4efd5c80f386a87ba2c1c1f249 MkVII replied to the topic POCs and Events in the forum Questions for TI 13562 - Robert O'Quinn https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/pocs-and-events/#post-75862 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:15:41 -0500 Absolutely, thank you.

]]> 76d41c4be7c527fb692d928a61246b5a MkVII replied to the topic Fostering relationships with sister organizations in the forum Questions for Both Garrison CO Candidates https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/fostering-relationships-with-sister-organizations/#post-75861 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:59:03 -0500 Good morning TreeDodger,

To improve relationships and maintain open communication between the 501st and our sister organizations, I would focus on fostering mutual respect and understanding. This could be achieved by organizing joint events and collaborative projects, encouraging regular dialogue, and establishing clear channels for feedback and…Read more

]]> 0d66d228cd769398d11b43cbbe70b3d3 MkVII replied to the topic Support and fellowship/ Costume standards in the forum Questions for Both Garrison CO Candidates https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/support-and-fellowship-costume-standards/#post-75860 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:26:49 -0500 Hello Kevin,

First, I appreciate you bringing up both the importance of supporting our fellow members in need and the challenges we face in maintaining costume standards while recognizing the financial realities that come with this hobby.

On the topic of member support, we have seen time and time again how our community comes together during…Read more

]]> 852c854d715cde3a80f7de63deeedb76 MkVII replied to the topic POCs and Events in the forum Questions for TI 13562 - Robert O'Quinn https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/pocs-and-events/#post-75855 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:13:54 -0500 If elected as CO, I will take a structured approach to improving the effectiveness, professionalism, and commitment of our Garrison POCs to ensure that events run smoothly and uphold the high standards of the 501st.

One of my primary goals is to reinforce the importance of clear and proactive communication between our POCs, event organizers, and…Read more

]]> 97d27b5826fd11a66184af86002c30c7 MkVII replied to the topic Criticism in the forum Questions for Both Garrison CO Candidates https://carolinagarrison.org/forums/topic/criticism/#post-75847 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:15:51 -0500 I consider myself a stoic pragmatist. When I receive criticism, I ask my closest friends if they notice the same issues, and how they would suggest I address them. I’ve made mistakes deserving of harsh feedback, but by reflecting on myself and seeking advice, I’ve grown into a better person. My ego means nothing. I value peace in my life, and I w…Read more

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