GENERAL DISCUSSIONS

76th Independent Battalion - part 22

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:03 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


The other thread was a mite long, and didn't have all of the information, in case some new people wanted to check us out. Have fun!

Shindig at the Colonel's Nov. 16-18.

We'll probably have another Alpha Co. dinner before then.



Last thread:
http://fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=30335

Home page:
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

Dedicated messageboard:
http://76thbattalion.proboards59.com/index.cgi

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We represent a newly-formed unit of Independent soliders at the outbreak of the hostilities (prior to Du Khang and Serenity Valley).
First and foremost, remember that this is a fan-based organization, and our first rule is "Show up. March. Have Fun!"

Our inaugural march will be taking place at DragonCon in Atlanta in September of 2007. Until that date, we ask all recruits to refrain from wearing the uniform in public.

We do have a few rules and regulations that must be met in order to be considered as a member, including uniform requirements and weapons requirements. These will be outlined below. Please be sure to read over all the information and confirm that you can meet all of these requirements before applying for membership. We are not trying to keep people out, but we do want to present a united, uniform Battalion of Independent soldiers, and one of the best ways to do this is to look the same.



There are two basic types of uniforms we will be using: Type A and Type B.

Type A will use Mal as a model:



This "uniform" consists of the following:
•Pants with brown stripes up the sides of the legs – please see below for approved merchants.
•An undershirt – black or brown, long-sleeved. Button-ups are acceptable but preferably without a high collar.
•The red vest that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•The overcoat that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•Helmet – needed for parade, but other head coverings approved for non-marching appearances (see below).
•Boots – please see below for approved styles and merchants.
•Scarf – Red for enlisted, blue for officers.
•Dark brown belt – 2” is recommended.


The Type B uniform uses Zoe as a model:



This "uniform" consists of the following:
•Pants with brown stripes up the sides of the legs – please see below for approved merchants.
•An undershirt – black or brown, long-sleeved. Button-ups are acceptable but preferably without a high collar.
•The red vest that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•The "smock" that is worn underneath the red vest. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•Mail sleeves – please see below for approved choices.
•Helmet – needed for parade, but other head coverings approved for non-marching appearances (see below).
•Boots – please see below for approved styles and merchants.
•Scarf – Red for enlisted, blue for officers.
•Dark brown belt – 2” is recommended.


General notes on the uniforms:
•While in all the battle scenes we have seen on screen the uniforms have seen some wear and tear, our unit will not appear that way. DO NOT distress your parade uniform. This pristine uniform is the first uniform we request you have so that you will be able to represent us properly. If you wish to have a ‘battle worn’ look, we ask that you please reserve this for personal appearances and have this as your secondary uniform.

•Sidearms are left up to the individual (pistol and knife--please have them approved by Command before wearing). You DO NOT have to wear a pistol or knife if you do not want to. Note that all knives will need to be peace-bonded for the duration of any appearance you make in uniform.

•Bags and pouches can help complete your outfit. These are also left up to personal choice, but some options are presented below.


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PANTS

These three pants will be the acceptable models. If you have another pair you would like to use, please contact the CO for approval.

http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=CM83&type=store&catego
ry=3930

http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg14.htm

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_4&products_id=461

Any of the above pants will work. It will be necessary to add a dark brown stripe down the sides. An acceptable material for this is grosgrain


VEST

Please contact the CO to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch.



OVERCOAT

Please contact the CO to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch.
The estimated purchase price will be around $110.00. After the Con, these will be going up in price...I will not be able to keep making them at a loss.





SMOCK/UNDERTUNIC

Please contact the CO to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch.
The estimated purchase price will be around $75.00. After the Con, these will be going up in price...I will not be able to keep making them at a loss.




General Overcoat and Smock/Undertunic information:
•Independent Army Patches can be found here: http://www.outtotheblack.com and they will be worn with the triangle pointing up, blue star pointing down.



Any patch with a black star will not be acceptable.

76th Independent Battalion Patch


•Independent Army patch goes on your right shoulder, 76th Battalion patch goes on your left shoulder.


RANK INSIGNIA

On the Type A uniform, the rank insignia is to be worn on the collar.



The rank insignia on the Type B uniform will be centered above the patches on both shoulders:


We will be wearing the US Army ranks, but upside down.

These are the rank equivalents:

E-2 = PVT
E-3 = PFC
CPL = Corporal
E-5 = SGT
E-7 = SFC
1SG = First Sergeant
1LT = Lieutenant

Officers:
http://www.1800nametape.com/army-off.htm#DESERT
Enlisted:
http://www.1800nametape.com/army-enl.htm#DESERT

General Rank Insignia information:
• If you are unsure of your rank check the main website or email the CO or XO.
• You'll notice that several ranks have been dropped. It was decided that redundant ranks would be eliminated. Certain ranks that are missing may be reconstituted should the need arise.


MAIL SLEEVES
You may find the instructions here:
http://upstagereview.org/CostumesArticles/Chainmail.pdf



If you plan on constructing your own chainmaille, the pattern is a 6-in-1 pattern and should be sleeves only.
ArtCat will also be offering these for sale.
If purchased from the CO, the Smock/Undertunic will be constructed with attachments that your chainmaille can be fastened to. If you prefer to construct a harness, please keep it simple and smooth so that it does not wrinkle the back of your Smock/Undertunic.


HELMET/HEAD COVERING

Russian helmet:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/LEG140-1717-1818.html

US M1 helmet:


These can be found in various surplus stores as well as online. Steel pots are acceptable, NOT kevlar helmets.



Soft head covering links:
http://www.sparklingearth.com/products.asp?category=100005
Skull Cap-Red--Item#203 S:203-1032: (for the Enlisted personnel)
Desert Skull Cap-Navy--Item#202:202-1034 (for the officers, commissioned and non-commissioned)
Desert Skull Cap-Black Air Flow--Item#202:202-2007 (for the Snipers and Demos)

General Helmet/Headcovering information
•A Helmet is required to march in formation.
•Approved flydanas/skullcaps may be worn under your helmet.
•During a convention a helmet is not required unless you are participating in a parade. Otherwise no head covering, beret or an approved flydana may be worn.


BOOTS

Mid-calf or knee high boots in shades of mid to dark brown.

Approved links:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=277974
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/411,72195_Double-H-Gore-Tex-Lacer-B
oots-Waterproof-For-Men.html
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=306854
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=315859&pn=5
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=277975
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=286747
http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/Category.cgi?category=7100&type=store
http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg14a.html

General note on boots:
•Avoid pointed toe boots or overly styled boots. The simpler the style the more uniform you will look compared to the other members.
•Wear your boots sometime before you march in them. It is HIGHLY recommended you do this to wear in the boots and reduce your chance of blisters and chafing.
•Wear your boots with a pair of wool socks. Your local Army/Navy surplus or camping supply should carry them. Cotton or cotton blend socks are not recommended.



SCARF
It has also been decided to use blue scarves for the officers and red for the enlisted. As far as the type of cloth, try for something lightweight, possibly a crepe material. Try to match as closely as possible the colors in the 76th patch for the blue and the vests for the red.


BELTS
We do ask that you try to find a brown belt to wear with your uniform. A 2” belt is recommended for standard holster measurements.

The holsters for your sidearms (if you choose to carry one) do NOT have to match the belt, but it is preferable that they do.

Look around. A brown belt isn't hard to come by, and holsters are relatively easy to find.


MAIN WEAPON

The main weapon of the 76th, as in the series, will be the H&K G36 and it's variants.



EXTRA UNIFORM PIECES

BAGS/PACKS

Links for bags:
http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD
&Store_Code=MSS&Product_Code=088167&Category_Co de=23
http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=1131
http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=1133
http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=7075


General information about patches on bags/packs:
•Please refrain from using the actual 76th patch on uniform pieces other than the coat and smock.
•If you wish to add an Independent Army patch to another piece, please choose only one other piece of your uniform.
•Please try to keep all bags and packs in either leather or a khaki or ‘stonewashed’ color to keep with uniformity.

DOG TAGS

Dogtags can be picked up just about anywhere, and are completely optional, but if you choose to get some, here is the suggested format they should be in.

Line 1: Last name (Can be your real name or a character name you've created)
Line 2: First name, MI (Again, real name or character name.)
Line 3: DOB (Subtract your age from 2511, the Year serenity Valley took place, and either put your month day or make one up)
Line 4: Service Number (Using the 'verse Social Control Number format)
Line 5: Homeworld. There are many to choose from and many places to reference them. (ETW is not a choice)

Example:

LAZARUS,
MIKHAIL D.
DOB 06/22/2486
621,200,1,1984
TITAN




FINISHED UNIFORM

Type A:




Type B:
Complete with ArtCat's mesh sleeves.





~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

-How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.
-It would be a waste of breath to tell a man who believes in guns that you've got something better.
-Kiss girls all you want to — it beats the hell out of card games.
-I've found out why people laugh. They laugh because it hurts so much… because it's the only thing that'll make it stop hurting.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:30 AM

ZEPHYR1956


Yes, another Alpha Company Dinner. Thinking perhaps Chinese this next time. I know a couple pretty decent Chinese buffet places here in the AO.




Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

also the designated sasquatch

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:00 AM

MSG


Hey don't forget the bao :)

HUGS

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:06 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


One of the places near him is actually where we get the bao.

*glomps MsG*



~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

-How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.
-It would be a waste of breath to tell a man who believes in guns that you've got something better.
-Kiss girls all you want to — it beats the hell out of card games.
-I've found out why people laugh. They laugh because it hurts so much… because it's the only thing that'll make it stop hurting.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:57 AM

SISTER


MMmmmmmm, fresh bao....

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:17 AM

MSG


*snuggles Jimi close...mmm bao road trip :)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:26 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


(Wishes he could attend)

Glad the days are progressing well for the 76th.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:50 AM

KAELE


What? I thought you were a member, NVG?

What's all this talking like you don't belong???

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:03 PM

NVGHOSTRIDER


Well, it is just waaaay outta my sector of the 'verse. Seems the closest member I know is Vex all the way down in Arizona land. There seems to be quite a few closer members but I have no clue who they are and have never ran into them on the boards.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:32 PM

ZEPHYR1956


Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Well, it is just waaaay outta my sector of the 'verse. Seems the closest member I know is Vex all the way down in Arizona land. There seems to be quite a few closer members but I have no clue who they are and have never ran into them on the boards.


When you see somebody on the 76th board, or even here, from your neck of the woods, invite them out to a dinner or something. Our Alpha Company dinner last friday? Fully half the folk there I had never met before, or only met briefly at D*C. Thats why we set up the dinner, get local folks together, get to know one another, talk all manner of browncoaty goodness. Now they want more dinners, an idea I like very much. At the very least, you'll have a pleasant dinner with like-minded folk. Who knows, you may even meet somebody like Tink, who I firmly believe has made it her sacred mission in life to recruit all of North Georgia to the 76th.


Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

also the designated sasquatch

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:49 PM

NVGHOSTRIDER


It is a matter of getting out to meet folks. A road trip over a weekend might be cool. I'd even break my own rules and head west to Kalifornia is search of 76thers. Seems I'd have to leave MONICA home for the weekend but hell, it'd be worth it.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:54 PM

ZEPHYR1956


Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
It is a matter of getting out to meet folks. A road trip over a weekend might be cool. I'd even break my own rules and head west to Kalifornia is search of 76thers. Seems I'd have to leave MONICA home for the weekend but hell, it'd be worth it.


California may indeed be a viable option in that regard. After all, Akin is in Los Angeles, and I am sure he knows many other Browncoats.

or you could paint your truck brown with a firefly-class ship painted on the hood, and when folk ask about it, you can start with "Let me tell you about this amazing show and movie......."


Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

also the designated sasquatch

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:20 PM

MSG


Um hey...standing right here NV...and not all that far. (8 hours) HUGS

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 5:50 PM

KAELE


I'm here in a huge city, and the closest 76th member who frequents the boards is 5 hours away. You've got your pick: Boothe down in VA or Gibbs in Pittsburgh.

Doesn't matter. WE, not THEY. You're still a member. ;)

And going Cali way might be a good idea. They always have shindigs and things. Have you tried the yahoo groups? There are all sorts of groups on there from the different regions.

*goes to look*
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoCalBrowncoats/
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/VegasBrowncoats/

There's some. Does that help?

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:55 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


mornin' soldiers.

NVG, I think the point has been made, you are definitely one of us. Hell, you sent the rum that was so fervently coveted on the last night of D*C. ;)

Zeph, I agree, Tink rocks. We are gonna have such huge shindigs when she is done working her magic on that part of the state.



~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

-How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.
-It would be a waste of breath to tell a man who believes in guns that you've got something better.
-Kiss girls all you want to — it beats the hell out of card games.
-I've found out why people laugh. They laugh because it hurts so much… because it's the only thing that'll make it stop hurting.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007 1:00 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Mornin' 76th!

Shiny on the new thread Jimi. The last one was getting a bit long.

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

[img] [/img]

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company
[img] [/img]

http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html


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Wednesday, September 26, 2007 6:48 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


It ain't that I don't feel to be a part. I just can't wait to meet some of y'all. (Wants to meet everyone but that ain't rightly possible 'til science allows faster travel or the gorram lottery pans out)

Ya know Zeph, my Ranchero's are both brown and have been waiting for such a trip. Seems I might have to build solely for the chance to do just that.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007 8:46 AM

MSG


Well NV if you do head out, don't forget to stop and get me on the way...I miss everyone tons...



"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Wednesday, September 26, 2007 1:14 PM

SISTER


...me, too. (miss everybody that is..(*sigh*)

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:49 PM

KAELE


Well, I shall see Tilden and O'Mallie in two more days.

Browncoat Ball

Couldn't go to the Saturday stuff. No babysitter, no date, no money. LOL

So I'm gonna do the registration table all day Friday. In uniform. With our shiny recruitment info sitting on the table in the hospitality suite.

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Thursday, September 27, 2007 1:45 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Good for you Cap'n! Be sure to give my regards to Tilden and O'Mallie. Hope you have fun.

Shiny on being in uniform too! Hope we get a ton of new recruits. (secretly hoping for 100 uniformed marchers at Dragon Con in '08)

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

[img] [/img]

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company
[img] [/img]

http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html


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Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:51 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
(secretly hoping for 100 uniformed marchers at Dragon Con in '08)


Why should you be secretly hoping? I am openly hoping for those kinds of numbers.

That reminds me, I might want to take some recruiting materials to the screening this weekend.



~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

-How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.
-It would be a waste of breath to tell a man who believes in guns that you've got something better.
-Kiss girls all you want to — it beats the hell out of card games.
-I've found out why people laugh. They laugh because it hurts so much… because it's the only thing that'll make it stop hurting.

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Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:03 AM

MSG


OK well I think an even 100 would look really good in one of those square military parade formations... though I shall have to bake frantically before D*C to make enough muffins and fruit bars for the muster point breakfast:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:53 AM

KAELE


100???

I'd be happy with just 50 next year. Anything more than that is just gravy. *warm and fuzzy feeling*

What I would LOVE to see is people from the battalion going to conventions in their full uniforms. Encourage people to purchase tee shirts with 76th Battalion on them and wear them around.

Personally, I think we are going to experience an explosion sometime in 2008. Probably after the June screenings. Most, if not all of us attend a screening somewhere and it's a perfect opportunity to recruit new members. We will need to make sure each and every member at the time has some form of our recruiting material for the screenings.

Crap. I need to e-mail Tristan about this. Yes, it's 9 months away, but we need to think ahead. He's thinking D*C 2008 already. LOL

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:56 AM

SISTER


Hi Kaele - We're planning on wearing our uniforms in Chattanooga this Jan. The place where I work has a halloween costume contest, but won't let you wear weapons of any kind. (may wear it without the weapons; it'd give me a chance to spread the word..heh, heh).

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Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:59 AM

MSG


hey you look really good in it...and if you interest a few people in the 76th while you're at it...that would rock!!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Thursday, September 27, 2007 11:21 AM

SISTER


**blush** Thanks, msg!

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Friday, September 28, 2007 12:28 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


mornin' soldiers.

I'll second MsG's thoughts, you do look damn good in it. :D



~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

-How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.
-It would be a waste of breath to tell a man who believes in guns that you've got something better.
-Kiss girls all you want to — it beats the hell out of card games.
-I've found out why people laugh. They laugh because it hurts so much… because it's the only thing that'll make it stop hurting.

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Friday, September 28, 2007 12:38 AM

ZEPHYR1956


yes, definately wear your uniform for halloween! even without weapons, it is a very fine looking uniform!

I fully intend on wearing my uniform to whatever I can.


Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

also the designated sasquatch

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Friday, September 28, 2007 1:29 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
(secretly hoping for 100 uniformed marchers at Dragon Con in '08)



Why should you be secretly hoping? I am openly hoping for those kinds of numbers.

That reminds me, I might want to take some recruiting materials to the screening this weekend.




True enough Jimi!

Good idea on taking recruiting materials to the screening. You and Zeph going to be wearing your coats?

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

[img] [/img]

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company
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Friday, September 28, 2007 1:34 AM

ZEPHYR1956


unfortunately, I am unable to attend the screening sunday. my baby is flying in sunday evening.


Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

also the designated sasquatch

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Friday, September 28, 2007 1:36 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Quote:
Originally posted by Kaele:
100???

I'd be happy with just 50 next year. Anything more than that is just gravy. *warm and fuzzy feeling*



50 would be nice, but I'm thinking big. We had more than four times the number we had originally hoped for at D*C this year, so why not go big next year too.



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Originally posted by Kaele:
What I would LOVE to see is people from the battalion going to conventions in their full uniforms. Encourage people to purchase tee shirts with 76th Battalion on them and wear them around.




Me too. I wish there were more conventions around Virginia, but Gamefest (used to be held in Richmond) dried up and blew away a couple of years ago. There is Raven Con in April, which is pretty small (less than 500 in attendance) where I am already planning on having a presence. Not sure if I am going to go with a full blown table yet, but I am considering it. If nothing else I will be there in uniform handing out recruiting material.

I'll be hitting Chatta Con with Jimi & Zeph in January.



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Personally, I think we are going to experience an explosion sometime in 2008. Probably after the June screenings. Most, if not all of us attend a screening somewhere and it's a perfect opportunity to recruit new members. We will need to make sure each and every member at the time has some form of our recruiting material for the screenings.




We saw a nice surge at the end of and right after D*C. I think word is definitely getting out there now. I believe we will see another surge after perhaps in spring once the holidays are past and the convention cycle starts again.

Having represenation at each screening is a good idea as it is a perfect opportunity for recruiting.

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Friday, September 28, 2007 1:37 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


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unfortunately, I am unable to attend the screening sunday. my baby is flying in sunday evening.




Slacker.

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Friday, September 28, 2007 11:23 AM

SISTER


..it's a friday...and this is a bump...heh.

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Friday, September 28, 2007 2:24 PM

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Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:

We saw a nice surge at the end of and right after D*C. I think word is definitely getting out there now.


It was the 76th showing at D*C that inspired me to join. You guys looked all kinds of shiny and, well, inspirational.

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Friday, September 28, 2007 3:31 PM

SISTER


...hey WhackyNephew! Welcome...will you make next year's Dragoncon and march with us?

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Friday, September 28, 2007 3:48 PM

WACKYNEPHEW


Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
...hey WhackyNephew! Welcome...will you make next year's Dragoncon and march with us?


That's my intention. Got my primary weapon and sidearm already. And shopping around for everything else. I'm very excited to be a part of this and can't wait to meet you all.

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Saturday, September 29, 2007 3:08 AM

SISTER


Love to meet you as well!

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Saturday, September 29, 2007 4:33 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Good to have another one marching with us! :D



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Saturday, September 29, 2007 4:55 AM

ZEPHYR1956


Definately! Alaways good to have another Browncoat in the ranks! At least we can outnumber the gorram purplebellies at conventions!


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Sunday, September 30, 2007 2:40 AM

SISTER


C.C.R.!!! Creedence Clearwater Revival @the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville...oh yeah...I have no ass since I danced it off last night!! Whee....!!

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Monday, October 1, 2007 12:23 AM

KAELE


A bump.

Got woken up at 5am by a snoring hubby and can't go back to sleep.

So I spent my wee hours of this morning finishing up the Newswave. It's already sent to Tristan for approval.

*yawn* Tired but not sleepy.

Grrrr....

~Kaele

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Monday, October 1, 2007 1:18 AM

ZEPHYR1956


did you get the bit I sent for Alpha?


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Monday, October 1, 2007 1:21 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Mornin' 76th! Hope everyone had a good weekend.

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Monday, October 1, 2007 7:18 AM

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Bump cause I couldn't find the thread.

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Monday, October 1, 2007 7:45 AM

MSG


Wow sister sounds like you had a great weekend!

I know Zeph did now that his beautiful one is back:)

HUGS/bump

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Monday, October 1, 2007 11:47 AM

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Quote:
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I know Zeph did now that his beautiful one is back:)


had a good night, yes.


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Monday, October 1, 2007 4:39 PM

KAELE


Yes, thanks Zeph. Your report was absolutely PERFECT!

Newswaves comin' at ya!

Enjoy, people. :)

~Kaele

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:01 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


mornin' soldiers.

Newswave looked good captain.



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-It would be a waste of breath to tell a man who believes in guns that you've got something better.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:21 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Good looking Newswave Captain.

Mornin' 76th!

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