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Richard Le Parmentier Passes Away

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Published on: April 16, 2013

It was very sad to hear yesterday that actor Richard Le Parmentier had passed away at the age of 66.  Best known to fellow Star Wars fnas as Admiral Motti, who barely escaped Vader’s wrath in A New Hope, Mr. Le Parmentier appeared in over 30 projects during his career, including televisions series and films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Superman II, and Octopussy.

Richard LeParmentier - Admiral Motti I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Le Parmentier on several occasions at conventions and he was always gracious and took time to speak with all of his fans.  He had an excellent sense of humor and everyone left their meeting with a smile on their face.  He was a  true gentleman.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Le Parmentier was a staple at conventions around the country, including the Steel City Con in Monroeville, PA, a suburb of Pitt.  Back in 2011, several members of the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society had the opportunity to take Mr. Le Parmentier out for a beer and, as you can see by the photo; all smiles.

We’ll miss seeing him at conventions but thank him for all the fond memories.

PSWCS Steel City Con 2011
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PSWCS Charity Medallion Sells Out!

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Published on: March 29, 2013

Mid-Atlantic Burn CampThe Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS) has sold out of their 2012 charity medallions!  The medallion, featuring Yoda, was first offered during Star Wars Celebration VI to raise money for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.  Sales of leftover medallions were offered online but as of this week, all 1000 pieces are sold out.  The final donation to the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp will be $6,167.36.

This marks the forth successful fundraiser by the Club, previously raising money for Operation Ward 57, Canine Corps, and Operation Troop Appreciation.  The Operation Troop Appreciation medallion, featuring Princess Leia, raised over $6,900 and sold out of its run during Celebration VI.

The PSWCS has plans to offer additional medallions in the future, and we’re hoping to have some exciting announcements surrounding those plans later in the year.

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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day, You Must!

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Published on: March 11, 2013

PSWCS St. Patrick's MedallionThe 2012 Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society Yoda medallion, supporting the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp, has is almost sold out, only 70 pieces remain!  Please give us a hand with this final push to sell out and help support a very worthy charity.

Go green for St. Patrick’s Day, you must!

He’s two feet tall, he’s green, and he has magic powers. If there’s a better Star Wars mascot for St. Patrick’s Day than Yoda, we can’t think of him! The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society invites you to go green this week and support an amazing charity by purchasing a limited-edition Yoda medallion. These medallions were produced in a one-time run of 1000 pieces, and all proceeds benefit the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp. Fewer than 70 medallions remain, and our goal is to sell out by St. Patrick’s Day. You can support this great organization with your donation of only $10 + fees & shipping. You can read more about the medallions and the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp at http://www.pswcs.com/charity/BurnCamp/

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Less Than 70 Yoda Medallions Left

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Published on: January 14, 2013

Mid-Atlantic Burn CampThere are less than 70 Yoda medallions left of the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society’s (PSWCS) 2012 fundraiser.

Proceeds from the sale of the Yoda medallion benefit the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp and are priced at $10 each (plus shipping).  If you haven’t yet ordered your medallion, now may be your last chance.

Please visit the PSWCS website for all the details on the charity, the medallion, and to place your order.

Free Shipping on PSWCS Charity Medallion

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Published on: December 10, 2012

PSWCS Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Holiday SpecialThe Pennsylvania Star Wars Collection Society (PSWCS) is offering free shipping on their Yoda charity medallion this week.

PSWCS offers a great deal on the perfect stocking stuffer!

Are you looking for that ideal gift for the Star Wars fan on your list? Would you like an opportunity to support a fantastic charitable organization this holiday season? PSWCS is offering a special deal for US customers on their charity medallion THIS WEEK ONLY!

PSWCS is selling a limited-edition medallion to benefit Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp. This medallion, approved by Lucasfilm and featuring the likeness of Yoda, is limited to 1000 pieces. The price is $10.29 per medallion. As part of a special holiday offer, all domestic orders placed between Monday December 10th and Saturday December 15th will receive FREE SHIPPING. This offer will save you up to $2.50 per medallion! All orders place by December 15th will ship via First Class mail on December 17th – so you’ll receive your order in plenty of time for the holidays.

Fewer than 150 of these medallions are available. For more details about the charity and to order your medallions, please visit: http://www.pswcs.com/charity/BurnCamp/

Happy Holidays!

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PSWCS Charity Medallion Now Available Online

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Published on: September 26, 2012
PSWCS Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Medallion
Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Medallion

The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS) debuted their latest charity medallion at Celebration VI in Orlando, but if you missed it, you can now order online.  There are a limited number of medallions left and they support a worth cause in the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.  Check out the press release below and then head over to the PSWCS website to place your order today!

2012 PSWCS charity coin NOW SHIPPING!

The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society is excited to announce
they have begun shipping their charity fundraiser Yoda medallions.
These medallions, which benefit Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp, were initially
available exclusively at Star Wars Celebration VI. A limited number
of unsold medallions have been made available online to the public at
http://www.pswcs.com/BurnCamp/

There is still a small number of coins remaining at a cost of $10 +
shipping. We encourage you to support this very worthy charity by
buying one of these awesome collectible medallions!

Announcing the PSWCS Celebration VI Charity Medallion

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Published on: August 6, 2012

We hope you had fun with the teaser images over the weekend but now we can finally make a full reveal.  The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS) will be selling a limited number of medallions at Star Wars Celebration VI from August 23 – 26.  Each medallion will be $10 and all proceeds will be donated to the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.

Check out the picture and read the full press release below.  We hope everyone will help support this excellent charity by stopping by booth #451 during Celebration VI and purchasing a medallion.

PSWCS Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Medallion
Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Medallion

The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (http://pswcs.com) is pleased to announce that we will be selling a limited-edition charity medallion at Celebration VI to benefit Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp. This medallion, featuring an image of Yoda, was produced in a one-time run of 1000 pieces and will be available at a cost of $10 per medallion.

Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp is an organization that offers exciting programs to young burn survivors. These programs provide young burn survivors an opportunity to meet each other so that they will know that they are not alone in the world and that they can still have dreams and goals. These children were burned and suddenly, painfully, and irreversibly had their lives changed. These young burn survivors now have scars that cannot be erased with time or surgery. In our society, we place a heavy emphasis on beauty and outward appearance and as a burn survivor it is extremely difficult to fit in.

Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp provides programs to support the physical, psychological, and social needs of young burn survivors. Our primary program is a weeklong, residential summer camp in the mountains of Virginia for young burn survivors ages 8-18. Here the children get to do all kinds of great summer camp activities like swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, hiking, and sports. The teenagers also participate in adventure activities such as rock climbing, caving and canoeing. All these programs allow the kids to be kids again and to find that just because their skin is scarred that they can still have fun and do great things. In addition to our summer camp, Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp has a Winter Camp program just for teens, a young adult program and a post high school scholarship fund.

There is no charge to any camper for participation in our programs. Our entirely all volunteer, nonprofit organization relies entirely on contributions. By purchasing this year’s Star Wars coin you can help support these young burn survivors and help them learn to live happy and productive lives.

If you are interested in more information please visit http://www.midatlanticburncamp.org or email burncamp@verizon.net.

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PSWCS Princess Leia Medallions

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Published on: May 9, 2012
Princess Leia Medallion
Princess Leia Medallion

The PSWCS is selling a Princess Leia medallion to benefit Operation Troop Appreciation. Half of the 1,000 medallions are already sold. At only $10 (plus shipping), the Leia medallions are selling fast. Check out photos, the press release and order yours today before they’re gone.

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