501st Legion - Apply for Member Registration! a U- b( x" B: f
WHAT IS THE 501st LEGION?
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The 501st Legion ("Vader's Fist") is a fan-based organization for people who own and proudly wear the costumes of the Stormtroopers (and other Imperial characters) from the Star Wars movies. We participate in all sorts of activities, including but not limited to attending volunteer charity and fundraising events and 'trooping' at conventions.
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SO NOW THAT YOU KNOW, DO YOU REALLY WANT TO JOIN? 9 K% u5 |5 `2 k# y! B5 y
* h, p2 `' f4 H1 |/ \* dIf you own a high quality costume of a Star Wars villain, just follow the steps below. There are no fees and the only requirements pertain to age and costume quality. The 501st is just a fun, non-profit group of fans honoring the characters from George Lucas' wonderful imagination.
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For further information regarding our club mission, please read Article 1 of the Club charter. , X1 V. D: x$ u. ^6 R2 ?
( A$ t9 j" X0 n- t7 U: cSTEP ONE : Do you qualify for membership?# g' p9 {5 v" s" |/ p
% `/ Y% q- l! e% n! vDo you own a professional quality Star Wars costume representing a documented villainous character from the Star Wars films or Expanded Universe? Note: Rebel costumers should join the Rebel Legion, our sister organization.
. T% }: C4 ^! M& Y. ? L: q. o' ?Are you at least 18 years old?
0 q6 Q" K5 Y; \5 E- LFor further information regarding our club membership qualifications, please read Article 2 of the Legion Charter.
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; _" @8 [% F" @2 _/ ]( L+ zSTEP TWO : Fill out the 501st Legion Application Form to apply for membership. ; V" l |3 U8 b8 L# [5 d) O
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APPLY in English $ O2 f$ {3 ?- t% V+ Z y6 E
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All information submitted will be kept confidential and will be used only for 501st Legion registration purposes, except information you designate as "public" which will be posted on your member profile page. Click here to see the Legion Founder Albin Johnson's record for an example of private versus public information. Note: Newly approved applicants will have their name, Legion ID number and enlistment date displayed on the 501st.com home page under "Newest Recruits" for a limited amount of time. 5 a( i3 q1 W# q: {
2 a0 \& _9 |3 K' L9 @1 Z7 F' `You will need to select a Legion ID number (a 4 digit number which is not already in use). The 2-letter prefix will vary depending on your costume. For example, TK-#### would be a Stormtrooper and TB-#### would be a Biker Scout. Check the database or our full roster listing of current IDs in use for available numbers before selecting your top 5 choices.
9 L, L8 W' U/ A3 ]- X+ d$ E$ T8 n' SFor further information regarding our club costume prefix designations, please consult the Costume Reference Library.
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' ~; O p: K% E! r) r! |: GSTEP THREE : Prepare your photographs.# y+ H0 w4 J" [$ T; s; `- d( q
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Upon submission of your application, the 501st Legion Membership Team will be made aware of your request to join. Your local Garrison Membership Liaison will contact you to verify your qualifications and will most likely ask for pictures of you in your costume for validation. See the 501st Legion Garrison Listings to identify your local GML. ; t2 z7 n8 q' `: M' i
( O" q0 y H4 {/ iSubmit pictures of yourself ALONE against a PLAIN BACKGROUND (no convention photos, please). We will need photos with your helmet on and off (if applicable). Please make sure to include a full-length view of your costume from the front, back, and both sides. Also be sure to take your photos with adequate lighting to help us inspect the details. This picture will not only serve as your verification of costume for the membership officer, but will also be edited and placed within a frame graphic for display on 501st.com. / K; E {, E" R2 ~
For further information regarding the organization of the 501st, please read Article 3 of the Legion Charter.
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STEP FOUR : Wait for communication from the 501st Legion Membership Officer, 1876, Thomas Spanos# A6 {7 k9 K+ B" M1 o7 x
6 W. z1 i8 h( RIf your application is approved, you will receive confirmation via e-mail. You will get your Legion ID assigned and your record marked as "ACTIVE" in the 501st Legion member database. 2 j$ ^( t2 F2 W2 G6 }4 ?9 x. J
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If you are not validated for membership, your local GML will work with you and provide recommendations and resources that can assist you in improving your costume to meet Legion requirements. 0 I. \' b9 A( D) f# e \7 i$ v
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STEP FIVE : Start TROOPING! - r, K e3 O+ p3 X2 K
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Contact your fellow Garrison members to find out about local events so you can get out there and help bring order to the galaxy! |