The Sith Shadow Council of Texas (SSCOT) is an independent, non-profit group whose members enjoy the Star Wars universe in their own way. SSCOT is based in San Antonio, Texas and is not affiliated with Lucasfilm or any of its licensees or subsidiaries. Our group was started in 2008 by Rob Rodriguez. SSCOT is a place where people can promote and share an interest of Star Wars. SSCOT is involved in the local community through charity and volunteer work. Members dress up in costume, attend social events, and are available for a variety of events, both to the general public and professional groups.
Many SSCOT members enjoy dressing as their favorite Star Wars character. Members strive to have costumes as authentic to the movie as possible. However, creativity is encouraged. Some members choose to dress up as a fantasy character inspired by the Star Wars series. Regardless of which costume each member would like to create, everyone works as a team to create individual looks. Each member is responsible for not only the costume that they are wearing, but the props that are using as well. This becomes a financial hardship for some of our members. We assist each other to create the costumes each envisions. Ultimately, producing and showing the costume will create awareness about a certain part of the Star wars universe.
Once a month, members attend an organizational meeting. During these meetings, upcoming events are discussed and all details are finalized. Some of the events SSCOT has planned for this year include the 2012 Fiesta Flambeau Parade and the Texas Comicon Convention. Our members have been invited to participate at the Central Texas College's GeekFest in Killeen, Texas. During meetings, members are notified of any events in which SSCOT has been asked to participate. These events may include local conventions, parades, and similar gatherings throughout Texas. SSCOT members, dressed in costume, are available for school functions, birthday parties, and other social events. There is no fee to appear, although we do ask for a donation. Monthly meetings also allow for SSCOT members to share and discuss their interests in Star Wars.
SSCOT is proud to be considered a charity and community service group. Even though the Sith are known as the "bad guys" in the Star Wars movies, the group works closely with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Diabetes Association, Texas Kidney Foundation, National Kidney Foundation, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation in raising money and participating in their events. SSCOT is also involved in projects that benefit causes like bringing smiles to children with special needs at Morgan's Wonderland, partnering with a local Transformers group in collecting toys for the Elf Louise Christmas Project, and feeding the hungry through the Avenida Guadalupe Association's food drive. Every member in SSCOT is humbled that the group's collective efforts are recognized by "Geek Speak," an online blog in the San Antonio Express-News website.
Through the group's desire in dressing up in costume, active participation in social events, and a love for community service, everyone in SSCOT is able to share their own interest in Star Wars. Whether a member is casual fan or has a deep appreciation for Star Wars, everyone has a place in the group. Anyone who likes Star Wars and lives around San Antonio, Texas should join SSCOT and be part of something great.
More on SSCOT: SSCOT.net
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