About the Great Lakes Garrison

Great Lakes Garrison is a subdivision of the 501st Legion, the premier Imperial Star Wars costuming group in the world. GLG operates in the state of Michigan and was originally a part of the venerable Midwest Garrison as "Michigan Squad."

GLG provides a network for Star Wars fans in Michigan to build and work on Star Wars props and costumes, and serves the community and various charity organizations. Some of the charities and communities that GLG has worked with include:

  • Toys for Tots
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Care House of Mt. Clemens
  • The Ronald McDonald House
  • SCAMP
  • City of Sterling Heights
  • West Michigan White-Caps
  • Grand Rapids Griffins
  • Children's Miracle Network
Garrison Officers

Commanding Officer
Jon Leopold
Legion ID: 5037
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Executive Officer
Dave Gates
Legion ID: 8875
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Garrison Membership Liaison
Michael Karp
Legion ID: 9296
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Garrison Web Liaison
Rome Ohnui
Legion ID: 1800
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Garrison Public Relations
Jason Ujvari
Legion ID: 1703
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Regional Captain
John Blizzard
Legion ID: 8192
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Regional Captain
Sheldon Ewers
Legion ID: 192
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Garrison Merchandise Officer
Brooke Merva
Legion ID: 1148
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Upcoming Events
On July 3 and 4, the city of Grandville will be holding its annual 4th of July celebration full of activities and entertainment. (forum link)

Thu., 7/17: "Weird Al" Yankovic Concert (Chesaning, MI)

Fri., 7/18: "Weird Al" Yankovic Concert (Rochester, MI)
See the 501st join "Weird Al" Yankovic on stage at Meadowbrook Music Festival. Show starts at 8:00pm.

AJ's is an indoor/outdoor family fun center which features certain attractions such as- Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Arcade Games and much more. Troopers and NCS staff will be actively participating in every facet at the fun center activities by helping AJ's staff pass out tickets, food, operate rides, hand outs, gifts and plushies and to be everywhere and anywhere. (forum link)

Join the Monroe Area Cloudbusters Radio Control Club and the 501st at Niki Park for a day of RC action and Star Wars visitation! Parking is available for a $5.00 donation and all proceeds from the event benefit the Monroe Humane Society. (forum link)


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Neighboring Garrisons
Midwest Garrison
Illinois, Wisconsin
Ohio Garrison
Ohio
Bloodfin Garrison
Indiana
Canadian Garrison
Eastern, Northern Canada



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The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. © 2007 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.