Starlight Day - Friday May 5th, 2017

[Rebelrach]

Date: Friday May The Sith (5th) 2017

Venue: King George Square, Brisbane, Qld

Time: 0700 - 0930

Mission: To add some Star Wars magic to the Starlight Foundation’s annual Starlight Day in the CBD.

Trooper Attendance:
501st:
Donut– TK
Mykill – TI:RP
Rebelrach – TS
Studio54 - SL
RL:
Stormraven – Jedi

Details: Another year for Starlight Day, notably on “Revenge of the Sith” (May 5th) this time. Due to renovations at Central Station Starlight’s fundraising was centred around King George Square this year. Troopers were definitely on the sleepy side kitting up in a huge room within City Hall. Heading out with Vader, his cape a-furling we took up patrols in the square a bit after 7am. Nice cool weather! Traffic was light so it was decided to head on down to the ‘scramble’ crossing outside Queens Plaza. Whilst super busy it was a bit of an awkward spot with commuters just hurrying to get past the crossing into the plaza. We were in need of short break so we headed back with the starlight wranglers, Vader stopping to check the transportation options by the council, much to the delight of the bus driver and passengers.

Back to City Hall we were asked to visit the chef’s in the staff kitchen, as several were big fans. We ended up with a small tour of the bowels of City Hall and had a quick chance to act out some ‘Empire Master Chef’ aspirations in the big marble bench topped kitchen. 

In the square the commuter traffic, interest and donations increased, we met some local Mayors and off-duty Redbacks amongst other folk wanting pics. Troopers retreated gradually after 9.15 to dekit for their ‘normal’ daily duties. Even Mykill was quiet, he must have been tired!!!

Charity Funds Raised: $8,006.00 for the day!!!!!

Injuries / Malfunctions: NIL

Public Incidents: NIL. We didn’t even make any kids cry!

Mission Status: While a lot quieter this year due to the location we certainly made a lot of folks day and helped attract donations for Starlight.   Donut tried on a shiny silver Starlight Captain cape, we think he has Captain Phasma aspirations now, or as an Elvis trooper.

Also: Happy Trooper-versary to Jonah, he’s come a long way in a year, from the Legion’s youngest approved Darth Vader, to a seasoned trooper that is a real asset at any troop. Thank you Jonah!!!
And a big thanks to all the troopers that took on this early morning troop. Great work and a good laugh.

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