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Also, I will not be taking any of the information off this page this year.
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In case you didn't know, 100% of any and all money received from the various events/fund raisers/functions we attend has always been used exclusively to pay the postage
for mailing our care packages to our Troop's every other week
~~~ ALL YEAR LONG ~~~
Unless otherwise noted, our meetings are held at:
Burton VFW Hall, Post 2777
2260 S. Belsay Rd.
Burton, MI. 48519
We hope ALL of you had a VERY Merry Christmas
&
Wish you the Happiest of times in 2008!
Wednesday - January 2, 2008 meeting @ 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Clean Up time"
Which will include Lots of Stuff to Polish em up!
Like, Tooth Paste & Brushes, Dental Floss, Deodorant, Shampoo, Mouthwash,
bar soap, body lotion, body wash, female personal hygiene,
Wash Cloths, Bath Towels, Body Scrungies,
Loafa Sponges, Baby Wipes, Hand Sanitizer,
&
Lots more stuff to give our troops a Squeaky Shiny Clean Smile!!!
Wednesday - January 16, 2008 meeting @ 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Valentines Day"
Which will include
LOTS of Hearts of All Kinds & Red Stuff!
Valentine Message Candy Hearts, Sweet tarts,
Chocolate Candy Hearts, Homemade Valentine Cookies, Red Licorice,
Red & Pink Candy, Valentine Cards, Cupids,
Valentine Stuffed Animals, Valentine Decorations
&
Sweet Messages from Home
to let our troops know that they are
America's #1 on this 2008 Valentine's Day!
We will also include some blank Valentine cards
so our troops can mail them back home to their families.
We will also include some Super Bowl & Daytona 500 treats
so our troops will be able to enjoy a couple of America's Biggest Sports Days!
Wednesday - January 30, 2008 Meeting @ 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be
"Sweet Dreams"
Which will include a Soft Cuddly Travel Size Pillow
that comes with a Special Handmade Pillow Case
that we can write messages on with a permanent marker to our troops.
We will also include an American Flag Mint & Nite! Nite!
Snacks like Cookies & Cocoa etc.
We will also include some breakfast items
so after our troops get some shuteye
they can wake up to some good old Orange Juice,
Breakfast Bars, Little Boxed Cereals, Oatmeal, Donuts, etc.
May our troops Smile & enjoy reading all of the messages from home
written to them on their pillow cases.
Wednesday - February 13, 2008 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Pirates of the Caribbean"
which will include a Treasure Chest full of Jewels including Gold & Silver,
Jolly Rogers Flag/Jolly Ranchers, toy boats/ships, eye patches, parrots,
Yo! Ho! Ho! & a bottle of Pretend Rum, treasure maps, Plastic Drink Swords,
canned foods: sardines, beans, etc.,
&
Lots of other Pirate Treats!
Ay he! Ay he! Mate!
Wednesday - February 27, 2008 Meeting @ 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Easter & St. Patty's Day"
which will include an Easter Basket Full of Yummy Easter Candies,
Easter eggs, Candy Carrots, Bunnies of all kinds, homemade cookies,
along with a Bouquet of Spring Colored Treats so our troops can share
the Beginning of Spring with us even while they are so far from home!
We will also include Something GREEN for a St. Patty's Day Wish
cuz our troops are America's Pot of Gold!
Wednesday - March 12, 2008 Meeting @ 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
Which will include "LOTS" of chocolate assorted candy bars,
dark special chocolate candy, truffles, Belgium chocolate candies,
homemade chocolate fudge, chocolate cookies,
celebrity chocolates, M&M's,
&
Hershey's Kisses & Hugs
so our troops will know how much we LUV them!
We will also include a short story about
Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory!
We will also be adding a
"Mixed Nuts"
April Fools Joke!
Hmmmmmmmmm..................
Just wait till you & our troops see the Mixed Nuts!
Smile!!!
We will have a display set-up at the Flint Home Builders & Garden Show.
The show will be at the Perani Arena located between Dort Hwy & Center Rd. on Lapeer Rd.
The hours are Friday from 6PM until 9PM, Saturday from 11AM until 9PM, Sunday from 11AM until 5PM.
C U THERE!!!
Wednesday - March 26, 2008
A Very Special Meeting with a Very Special Guest
Bob Heft, the Designer of America's 50 Star Flag
From 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Our Very Special Guest, Bob Heft
will be signing American Flags for our troops.
Mr. Heft will also have autographed 50 Star Flags for sale.
NOTE: With the exception of funeral flags for deceased veterans,
Mr. Heft will not be able to sign any other flags, please do not bring your own.
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"5 Golden Years of Love & Support To Our Troops"
which will include homemade golden butterscotch cookies,
homemade peanut butter cookies, homemade peanut butter no bake cookies,
butterscotch candies, yellow gold suckers, gold coins, golden macaroni & cheese,
golden cakes, gold wrapper candy,
golden graham crackers, golden mustard,
golden apple juice, golden glazed nuts, can of corn, lemonade,
juicy fruit gum, buttered popcorn, a bag of gold,
golden apple juice, golden glazed nuts,
a bag of gold, smiley faces, smiley face key chains,
&
anything with a gold or yellow wrapper so our troops will know
that we have been dedicated to bring them
Smiles for 5 Golden Years!
Smile!!!
Hope to see you visit with our Special American Historian Guest,
MR. Robert "Bob" Heft, The Designer of America's 50 Star Flag.
Cake, Deserts, Punch, & Coffee will be available.
Because of a conflict in scheduling, we were not able to attend this Red Hat Lady's function (BUMMER).
We would like to THANK them for their understanding and being VERY supportive during this time!!!
We know the wonderful lady's had a great day and a fun time....
Cuz...........................................They ALWAYS DO!!!
Wednesday - April 9, 2008
Our group will "NOT" have our regular scheduled meeting
cuz............................................
We have been invited to a
Red Hat Lady Event
in Canton, Michigan,
Soooooooooo......................................
Instead, we will be in the company of a
Bunch of Caring Red Hat Ladies
with our display,
spreading the news
about how "WE" can send our troops some "Smiles"
while they are so far from home
bravely serving our country in
Iraq & Afghanistan.
Wednesday - April 23, 2008 Meeting @ 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"An All American Memorial Day Picnic"
which will include a
Very Special American Flag
autographed by the
Original 50 Star American Flag Designer, Bob Heft.
We will also include a Special Flyer complete with pictures of
Bob Heft signing their flags on March 26, 2008
&
a short story about how his 50 Star Flag was chosen to be the
American Flag that America Honors today.
We will also include America's traditional
Memorial Day Picnic goodies like,
vienna sausages for their hot-dogs & all of the condiments,
potato chips, bake beans, chicken drumsticks (peeps)
Hostess apple or cherry pies, bubble gum, candy, lemonade,
pretend ice cream, cotton candy, etc.
&
some toys like a baseballs, Frisbees. water balloons, etc.
&
a patriotic music CD
so our troops will know that America is thinking of them
with Special Thoughts this Memorial Day!
Oh, we are also going to send a red & white checked table cloth
complete with insects like bee's & ant's
Be-cuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.................................
American picnics Always have some sort of creepy crawly visitors!
We will also include blank Mother's Day cards so our troops can
send them back home to their Very Special Mom's for Mother's Day!
Wednesday - May 7, 2008 Meeting @ 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"A Healthy Happy Hour" [Sorry No Booozzzz's]
which will include America's Favorite Cocktails!
Tomato Juice/V8 - Bloody Mary's
Can of Coke/Pepsi - Jim Beam
O J - Screwdrivers
Grape Juice - Wine
Apple Juice - Apple Pucker
Root beer - Beer
Cider mix - Hot Dam
Tea Bags - Long Island Ice Tea
Cocoa - Mudslides
Lemon head Candies - whiskey Sour
Hard Green Mint Candy - Grasshoppers
Candy Canes - Peppermint Schnapps
Hard Butterscotch Candy - Butterscotch Schnapps
Snack Pack Jell-O Cups - Jell-O Shots
H2O, Gummi worm, Salt, lemon/Lime candy wedge - Tequila Shots
etc..............................
We will also include cocktail peanuts, pretzels, chips, popcorn,
Doritos, beef jerky, crackers, cocktail napkins, skewers, olives,
cherries, orange & lemon slices, music CD's, 2 for 1 coupons, shot cups,
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
Aspirin
For.................................................
The All-Important "Morning After" Cure!!!
We also will be adding blank Father's Day cards so our troops can
send a Special note to their Father's.
Wednesday - May 21, 2008 @ 5:00PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"America's Red Hat Ladies Luv's Our Troops"
which will include
LOTS of Red & Purple
along with some Pinkie Stuff!!!!!!!!!
etc.....................................
MHSTT Members is going to let our
Red Hat Ladies run
"WILD"
with this one!
Smile!!!
June 4, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"4th of July"
which will include
All Sorts of
Lots of Red, White, & Blue
like.......................................
candy, snacks, food items, patriotic decorations,
confetti, homemade sparklers,
Rachel Haneline's 4th of July History,
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
Lots More!
Check back for all the exciting details
SPECIAL BOX PACKING MEETING
Wednesday thru Sunday
June 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, & 22nd 2008
The Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall is coming back to Bluebell Beach
The Park entrance is located in Flint off Bray Rd.
(Between Carpenter Rd & Coldwater Rd – East of I-75)
The Traveling Wall will be open to the public continuously while here
MHSTT will be there in our hearts, long before the opening ceremonies
Until long after the closing ceremonies
The trailer will be open from around 10AM each day
Until……………
My Heart Supports the Troops
Will have our trailer set up with a display
Honoring ALL of America’s troops in every respect
We will also be packing boxes for our troops serving in Iraq & Afghanistan
Donations can be accepted but we will not be selling anything during this special time
Our theme for these Special boxes for our troops will be:
"ANGELS AMONG US"
These special care packages will include:
Angel food cakes, Angel cut out cookies,
Angel fish cookies, Angel hair pasta & sauce,
Angel pendants, Angel poems,
Angel necklaces, Angel pictures,
Angel beanie babies, stuffed animal Angels,
Special prayer coins, praying hands, bibles,
Heart candy, any & other things pertaining to hearts,
Lifesaver ornaments filled with lifesavers,
Book of lifesavers candy,
Lifesaver tins filled with lifesaver candy,
Letters from home,
Special touches, additives, cards, letters, drawings,
From various churches,
Sunday school children & area school children Etc...............................
So our troops will ALWAYS know they are in our
Hearts & Prayers Every minute of Every day!
We will also include some snacks, candy, & drinks to help make their boxes Angel Perfect!
Small stuffed Angels, Angel beanie babies,
Angel pendants & prayers etc. are still needed to help fill our boxes
Thank You!
Please stop by to Honor these men and women
Who gave their last full measure of love for America
Come and visit one of the world’s most Touching Memorial's…
“The” Wall
GBA
Saturday & Sunday June 28th & 29th, 2008
My Heart Supports will have our trailer & display set up at
the 36th annual Sloan Auto Museum Fair
Located in the Flint cultural center area on East Kearsley Street in Flint, Michigan
The hours will be from 8 AM until 5 PM both days.
Look for us around the Whiting Auditorium
&
learn more about the Smiles from Home we send to our troops!
You can get all the scoop about the fair and even register your favorite ride on line
Here
SUMMER BREAK
Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July Holiday!
The Day we Celebrate the Signing of the Declaration Of Independence!
America is the Greatest Land in the World
&
we owe it "ALL" to our United States Military!
Past & Present!
Thank You!
See you at our next scheduled meeting, July 9, 2008!
Wednesday - July 9, 2008 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Just Buggin You"
which will include bugs of all sorts...........................
like gummi candy bugs & creepy crawlies, candy bugs,
bug cut out cookies, bug craft items,
fake rubber & plastic bugs, beanie baby bugs,
homemade bug catching nets, fly strips,
Homemade RAID Bug Killer,
(computer made Raid Labels on cans/bottles, etc.)
rolled up magazine bug killer,
bug pictures, etc.............
Of course, we will also send some items that draws bugs
like sugared snack items & kool-aid, cups of sugar, etc.
to make their "Just Buggin You" box downright Buggie!
Sunday - July 13, 2008
United Way of Genesee County
Craft Show/Flea Market/Swap Meet
Auto City Speedway
North Saginaw Street in Clio, Michigan
11:00 am until 3:00 pm
My Heart Supports the Troops
will be there with our trailer & display,
T-Shirts, leather crafts, & other misc. items,
Soooooooooooooo................
Stop by & learn how we send our troops Smiles from Home!
My Heart Supports will have our trailer & display set up at the Buick 105th Anniversary.
&
The 100th anniversary celebration of General Motors Corporation.
This event is being co-sponsored by the Buick motor division of General Motors and the Buick Club of America.
Located in the Flint cultural center area on East Kearsley Street in Flint Michigan
The trailer will be open from 8 AM until 6 PM each day
Look for us around the Whiting Auditorium
&
learn more about the Smiles from Home we send to our troops!
There will be a lot of things going on so if you want
The full schedule of the event they can be seen on the Buick Clubs web site
Here
Friday – July 25, 2008
We will have a display at the Farmers Market in Davison, Michigan.
From 8:00am until 4:00pm
Look for us across from the Optimists food trailer.
Wednesday - July 30, 2008 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Back To School"
which will include pens, pencils, paper, envelopes, notebooks, books,
coloring books & cartoon pages, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners,
a toiletry zip loc filled with tooth brush & paste, dental floss, deodorant,
body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, hand sanitizer, powder, etc.
a small sports ball or toy,
&
a brown lunch bag full of school lunch items like
snack packs, chips, Little Debbie snack cakes, nuts, candy, juice box, etc.
so our troops will know that because of them,
America offers Everyone the BEST education in the world!
Saturday – August 9, 2008 from 12:00noon to 4:00pm
We will have our trailer set-up at Kearsley Park
The event is called “American Iron Series – Final”
{NOTE} This is a tentative function.
Sunday - August 10, 2008 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
We will have our trailer set-up at the VFW Car Show
More details soon
{NOTE} This is a tentative function.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
August 13th through the 16th 2008 from 10:00am to 10:00pm
We will have our trailer set-up at the
“Back To The Bricks” Car Show and Cruise in downtown Flint
As soon as our exact location on Saginaw street is confirmed, it will be posted here.
Saturday & Sunday August 23 & 24, 2008
We will have our trailer set up at the County Line Antique Tractor Clubs
77th Annual Tractor Show and Swap meet.
Located at Alderman's Inc. 1380 S. M-31 in Lennon Michigan.
There will be craft booths and vendor's also at this show.
The hours will be from 9:AM until 5:PM both days.
Don't forget to stop by our trailer
&
learn more about how we send our troops Smiles from Home!
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"A Hawaiian Luau"
which will include, you guessed it..................
a hula skirt, lei, coconut bra, sea shells, flamingos, hula dolls,
Hawaiian paper plates & napkins,
&
other Hawaiian Style items, etc.............
We will also include canned ham, canned pineapple,
pineapple licorice, tropical trail mix, Macadamia nut cookies,
Hawaiian style cut out cookies,
&
some Hawaiian Punch for their Aloha Serenade drink!
Just wonder how many of our troops will actually wear their
Hawaiian attire that My Heart Supports the Troops sends them?
Bet we get a few pictures!
Smile!!!
Friday - August 29, 2008
We will have our trailer set-up
At the 6th annual Labor Day Weekend Cruise on the bricks
Downtown Flint in the big parking lot on Saginaw St
Saturday - August 30, 2008
We will have our trailer set-up from 10:00AM until around 2:00PM
At the Mundy Township farmers market in Rankin.
Located at the township office parking lot at: 3478 Mundy Ave.
Friday – September 5, 2008
We will have a display at the Farmers Market in Davison, Michigan.
From 8:00am until 4:00pm
Look for us across from the Optimists food trailer.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"America Entertains You"
Which will include Lots of "Entertainment" of All Kinds!
Like assorted movie DVD's, country, rock, rap, etc. music CD's,
Movie star & famous singer figurines, posters, pictures, etc.
Tweety Bird, Sylvester, Sponge Bob Square Pants,
Hana Montana, Miss Piggy, Cat in the Hat, Zorro,
Mickey & Minnie Mouse, & M&M figurines
And/or other stuffed figurines, toys, etc.
Star & National Enquirer newspapers, People magazines, etc.
Games, puzzles, decks of cards, toys, etc.
We will also add some microwave popcorn, funny/unusual candy,
Bubble gum, homemade Smiley Face cookies, & some snacks
To help bring our troops some Smiles From Home!
If it is Entertaining, bring it & we will pack it up so our troops can enjoy some
Good Old Fun American Entertainment & Laughs!
Saturday September 13
We will have our trailer set up from 10:00AM until around 6:00PM at the Jamin's lounge in support of the 1st Annual "Cherokee's Journey Home".
This is a Bike & Classic Car Cruise to raise funds to help families in need.
Stop by and "Pay It Forward" in remembrance of "Cherokee" who lost her battle against Leukemia in March of 2008.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 19, 20 & 21
We will have our Trailer set up at the
32nd Annual Mid-Michigan Antique Machinery Assn. Show
At the Clio Fireman’s Park
Located on the corner of Wilson and Saginaw Road,
1 mile south of junction M-54 and M-57
Clio, MI.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Barbie, Ken, & GI Joe are everywhere"
Which will include a real Barbie doll
For our Guy Soldiers & Marines
Along with any & everything that is Prissy & Pink!
Like Pink candy, cookies, pop tarts, pink lemonade,
Pink toothbrushes, pink chewing/bubble gum, etc.
We will also add pink bracelets, necklaces, tiara's, pink sachets,
Princess crowns, stuffed pink teddy bears, & bunnies,
Pink lipstick, Mary Kay samples, etc.
If is Prissy & Pink we are going to pack it up for our Guy Soldiers & Marines
&
Just imagine just how Rosy Pink their cheeks are gonna be! Smile!!!
Now for our gals on our list we will be packing them
An American Dream Ken, or GI Joe doll
Along with Lots of Prissy & Pink also!
Bet our gals are gonna have Rosy Pink cheeks too
When their American Hunk arrives.
Smile!!!
We will add lots of filler stuff
So our troop’s boxes will be filled to the top!
Saturday & Sunday September 25 & 26 from 9:00AM to 6:00PM
We will have our Trailer set up at:
Walcott’s Orchard for their annual craft show
3284 Coldwater Rd., Mt. Morris, MI
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Happy Halloween/Trick or Treat"
Which will include Pumpkins, Ghosts, Dracula Teeth,
A Spooky Halloween Rubber Mask, Frankenstein’s,
Mouse & rat traps,
Homemade Ghost Suckers, Goblins, Tricks, & a Halloween container of some sort
Filled with LOTS of Treats!
Now you know we wouldn't forget to send some toilet paper
So our troops can Tee Pee their buddies living quarters
Now would we?
Smile!!!
Beware!!! Our troops Halloween Care Packages
May contain Hidden Spooky Surprises!
Saturday October 11, 2008
We will have our Trailer set up at the 18th Annual Davison Pumpkin Festival
from 7:30AM until after the "Pumpkin Drops" around 5:30PM.
The Pumpkin Fest has LOTS of vendors and rides galore for the kids.
We will be packing a few boxes for our troops
so stop by and see what kind of "Stuff" we send in our "Smiles From Home".
This link will take you to the City of Davison web site for all the scoop.
TREATS 4 THE TROOPS
TOP OFF THE RED WAGON WITH
LOTS OF GOOD STUFF 4 THEIR BOXES
.....ALL DAY LONG.....
SATURDAY-OCTOBER 18, 2008
JOIN MY HEART SUPPORTS THE TROOPS ON SWEETEST DAY FOR
THEIR 6TH ANNUAL FUND RAISER
BREAKFAST - LUNCH & DINNER
AT THE BURTON VFW POST
2260 S. BELSAY RD. IN BURTON, MICHIGAN
(between Lippincott & Atherton Roads)
OUR PANCAKE BREAKFAST IS ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR ONLY $5.00
KIDS UNDER 12 FOR ONLY $2.50 - 8:00 AM TO 11:00 AM
CHILI-HOTDOGS-CHIPS-DESERTS-DRINKS-ETC...
ALL PRICED RIGHT - 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
THE FIRST 10 PEOPLE TO BRING $50.00 WORTH OF STUFF OR
GIVE A $50.00 DONATION WILL GET A HOMEMADE APPLE PIE
Soooooo What all's happening???
ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY
YOU CAN PACK A BOX FOR OUR TROOPS
RUMMAGE / GARAGE SALE (ONGOING ALL DAY LONG)
DONUT EATING CONTEST ABOUT 3:00 PM
DECK OF CARDS" RAFFLES
KIDS & ADULT COSTUME CONTEST ABOUT 4:00
SEVERAL RAFFLES
ONE FOR THE LADY'S, ONE FOR THE GENTS AND ONE FOR EVERYONE
(NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN)
MHSTT'S MILITARY DISPLAY & A TRIBUTE TO OUR FALLEN HERO'S
STOP BY AND BRING YOUR SWEETIE TO BREAKFAST
(Psssst it's sweetest Day)
OR
Have a bowl of Chili and a hotdog while you enjoy the entertainment
Get in on one of the "Deck of Cards Raffles"
Then check out all the great stuff all setup for you to see.
Need some ideas about what the troops can use, Click Here
Would you like to help out or need more information?
Email Cheryl Here.
OR
Give her a call at (810) 938-4388
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"A Trip to the Zoo & Barn Yard"
Which will include a couple of Beanie Baby animals, animal toys,
Animal crackers, popcorn, nuts, trail mix, peanut butter crackers,
In the shell peanuts, gummi animal shape candy, Cracker Jacks,
Chocolate shape animals, corn to feed the animals, (candy corn)
Drinks & lots of other goodies, etc.
Last but not least, we will add some Yummy............................
Cow Pies (Homemade No Bake Cookies)
&
Some Zoo Poo (raisins)
So our troops will have the best Zoo & Barn Yard Trip Ever!
Saturday & Sunday October 25, 26 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM
We will have a display “inside” at Patsy Lou Car lot
For their 13th annual swap meet
In memory of Allen Setzke
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Gobble! Gobble! Happy Turkey/Thanksgiving Day"
Which will include some hot cocoa mix, spiced cider mix, donuts,
Indian corn, homemade candy scarecrows,
Dried apples & caramels, apple sauce, hard shell nuts,
Pumpkin cakes/cookies, turkey jerky,
&
Some Yummy turkey poop!
(Chocolate covered raisins)
We will also send our troops a Very Special Scroll
To let them know how
"Thankful" we are for all they do for America
&
For others so they may have a better life!
Last but not least, we will send blank Christmas cards
So our troops can send them back home to their family & friends.
Homemade turkey cookies.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"A Charlie Brown Christmas from Home"
Which will include a Very Special Charlie Brown
Christmas story, a Charlie Brown tree complete with lights, ornaments,
Garland & a star tree topper.
We will also include a stocking with our troops names on them filled with
Candies & toys, Santa hats, reindeer antlers,
Christmas music CD, Christmas decorations
&
Their very own present so that our troops will have a little something
Special to put under their Christmas tree!
CUZ.....................................
We want them to know that they are Special!
We will also be taking a group photo
For our personal picture Christmas card!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"A Tin Full of Homemade Christmas Cookies"
Which will include their very own tin Full of homemade cookies, candy,
Fudge, candy canes & their legend,
Sweets & more Sweets!
Smile!!!
We will also include a photo Christmas card from our group
So that our troops can see all of the faces from
My Heart Supports the Troops
That love & care about them so much!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Happy New Year"
Which will include New Year’s party hats, leis,
Noise makers - some will be homemade,
Pretend champagne complete with champagne glasses,
Summer sausage, cheese, crackers, nuts, etc...............
We will also send one heck of a BANG!
&
That is...........................
"A Very Special New Year’s Message" to our troops
That will read.................
THANK GOD FOR AMERICA'S TROOPS
FOREVER & ALWAYS!
PS: We will also have our Christmas Potluck Party
So bring your favorite dish to pass!
Smile!!!
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.