August 2010

August 13,2010: Announced: 2009 Rebel of the Year: Joel Webne
Nominees were: Jolee Bindo, Mark Bradley, Shawn Crosby, Deidra Culp, Donna Keeley, Mark Munn, Phyllis Schulte , Suzi Stelling
2009 Costumer of the Year: Pam Simpson
Nominees were: Chantal & Alan Freeman, Bob Gordon, Alison Humphrey, Iain Maynard, Janice Mergenhagen, Rachel Orange, Thomas Riedel
2009 CO of the Year: Claudia Riedel (German Base Yavin)
Nominees were: Rick Bouwhuis (Freedom Base), Beth Johnson (Nar Shadda Base), Sofie Uvin (Benelux Base)
August 18, 2010: The first Rebel Legion Patch Quilt (created and sewn by Terri Hodges) auctioned off to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Featuring 63 patches (62 standard and 1 Large Rebel Legion patch in the center) donated by Rebel Legion members from around the globe. The Quilt includes a Rancho Obi Wan patch donated by Lucasfilm’s Steve Sansweet. The Rebel Legion Quilt was on display at Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando Florida August 12-15. The quilt was sold for US $1,025.00 through an ebay auction.
August 15, 2010: Honorary Member: Voice Actor Catherine Taber and Artist Jamie Snell inducted.
August 20, 2010: Approved Rogue Base to serve the states of Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Jakob Tice as BCO and Margaret Cluff as BXO.
August 31, 2010: Approved Lion Outpost to serve the Czech Republic. Michaela Mackova as OCO and Andrea Ulagova as OXO.