Chex Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 It's been one hell of a year here. 2016 saw some changes, that's for sure. We rolled out the ARTs, we saw more merch then ever before (and more to come), and we added a new costume to the Pathfinder arsenal! With that said, I bid you all farewell as your Detachment Leader. It's been an interesting and tiring year. I wasn't as active as I stated I would be, and for that I'd like to apologize to everyone. It certainly wasn't my intent. I didn't expect life to get in the way as much as it did. I can't thank the staff enough for the work they put into this year. I'd have been lost without Mickey picking up my slack and carrying it all through out the year. From the CRLs, to just being there for our members..thank you from the bottom of my heart brother. Thanks to Mickey and Chef for getting more Lancers approved this past year then we've seen in a long time. Daniel killed it as a PRO and John helped put out more merch to members then ever before. Jim and Cheyenne kept the ship running smoothly. Grumpy kept the Kashies in order as well. The armory team did a great job as well! And Andrew and Daniel worked a ton to get the Shore CRL done. So I'd like to clear some things off my chest. Mainly, the Shoretrooper, and how it ended up here. First off, I've never been one to play politics..I hate it, because I hate seeing friend go up against friend and see things get nasty when they don't need to. So when it came time, I honestly thought the Shore would end up in it's own detachment. So when that wasn't going to happen, I, and many other felt it's place was here. Now there were some on staff that didn't agree, but no family is always going to agree on everything. For me, it just made more sense here. So we put our foot forward, and went to work. Now some may think, that we were shady in how we went about it. You say shady, I say we just went to work. We may have flown a little under the radar, but we did nothing wrong. I'll always agree that membership should be involved. They were, to a certain extent. We had a group that, due to certain armor, chose to keep a lot of info off the boards, and in a closed group. They were pro Pathfinder, and it enabled us to really work to develop the CRL. There were those that pitched a fit when it's home ended up with us. They then chose the low road. Bashed this detachment every chance they got, made jokes, asked us to delete their membership even. All...over...a...costume. This is why I hate politics and the sillyness that people resort to. I digress though. So if anyone needs to hate anyone for this, by all means, hate me. But don't hate this proud detachment, and don't hate the people who help run this place. We got the costume, and so far we've made a good home for it, and Chef and his staff will continue to make a good home for it. We've def moved this detachment forward in the past year I feel. Yes, our bread and butter is the Scout, and always will be. That is the heart and soul of this detachment. The Kashyyyk, White Kashyyyk, and now the Shore even out the costumes we have, and who knows what the future will bring us. The Rebels animated scout will join us soon enough, and we can only hope that Ep 8 or 9 will give us a First Order Scout. Our members dictate that pace, and although we may not be the biggest detachment, I like to think that we've got more heart. Look at yourselves, and then look at your CS, and you'll see it..and if you don't, then don't be afraid to let us know how we can help you see what we see. Rob, we've known each other for quite some time. I know you bleed scout, and I know you'll be a good DL. You have a bevy of resources to help you through out 2017. You'll do a fine job brother. Of that, I have no doubt. And I've talked, or typed way too much. So thanks for a great year, and here's to a great 2017 for the Pathfinders! Thanks, Michael "Chex" Lawton 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastlyKirby Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Great post, thank you for all that you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thanks for your guidance and leadership over the past years Mike. And special thanks to Mickey for being XO and working with members and the staff. You guys have both done an awesome job. Cheers... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Mike Thanks for making me your XO and giving me the opportunity to help lead the Detachment. We did a hell of a lot to be proud of this past term. I know you weren't around as much as you would have you liked, but your guidance and vision for the Pathfinders was always inspiring us to do the best we could. Can't wait for Celebration! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman82 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 you guys did a wonderful job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibbel29 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thanks Mike and Mickey and all the other Staff members for guiding this amazing Detachment over the last year. A Detachment which feels like a family.. Hell, It is a family! I feel at home within this family and want to give a big shoutout all of my Pathfinder brothers and sisters I met since I became a member.. online or in person! Thanks Staff for keeping up this familyfeeling! Pathfinders forever.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 All I can say is that if this was the det that was on Endor the Death Star would still be there and the rebellion would be pretty much over. This det just continues to get better. I've read comments that said that this was one of the most welcoming and supportive dets in the 501st. Thank you for your service over the past year and I look forward to another great year with my Pathfinder family! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Well spoke... err... typed! Ya did what you could and things still ended up ok. See ya at Celebration - first beer's on me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzJaeger Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I wouldn't be a Lancer if it were not for Mickey and you Michael and I have also become friends with Cheyenne and Daniel. I am hopeful for a good Pathfinder year and seeing what comes our way. All of you did an outstanding job and I am sad to see you go. Cheers mates. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubonos Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Well said Mike. Last year only enhanced my pride and excitement of the detachment and wearing my costume and I'm sure 2017 will be no different. I believe we are the best detachment in the legion and a family. I have made some great friends in this detachment and many of us like and comment on fb with each other daily. I second Retrofire in saying if we were on Endor, the Empire would still be alive and strong. I wear my costume with pride because this is an outstanding group of people. Thanks to Mike and Mickey for a great year and here's to Rob for leading us into 2017. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunPug Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 You guys killed it this year! I've visited more in the past year than I ever have before and have improved my Scout more than I thought possible. Awesome job guys. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thank you for your service mate, you shouldn't feel the need to apologise for anything. Asmuch as we love this place, we must remember this is a hobby and un paid at that. Real life is more important, which is why having a good team on here is the key. All staff are equal in my eyes, and the ship will still run true, even when one can't be there 100% of the time. Your Still a pathfinder at the end of the day, and were family 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Mike... You always had and always will have my upmost gratitude and respect, you know that. I've said it elsewhere, but I'll say it again. Cheers Brother! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks for driving, Chex. Two things keep me coming back. Love of the costumes and the people. Thank you for a great year. Onward! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhinScout Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I am new to the group, but great speech. Looking forward to helping out where I can and enhancing my Pathfinder experience as well as getting to know all you fine scouts. Several of you I know on Facebook and I look forward to continuing our Pathfinder journey together. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexous Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Excited to meet you face-to-face at Celebration... and thank you guys for introducing me to the Command staff and getting me involved, it has been an absolute pleasure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locokarma Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Looking forward to a great year and knowing the Pathfinders will continue to be in good hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Thank you Chex for all your work and to the Pathfinders Staff, your all pretty awesome. Looking forward to another in Pathfinders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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