This page is being updated on a regular basis, so please check back often.
Also, I will not be taking any of the information off this page again this year.
Also, please notice that all the major holidays are shipped out early.
So our troops can have them on [or before] the day offffffffffffffffffffffffff not after...
Some of the events we have attended in past years do not have confirmed dates as yet,
HOWEVER there is one coming up in February - so check back soon for all the scoop.
[Don Da Web Page Guy]
PS - In case you didn't know.
Money received from the various events/fund raisers/functions
we attend has always been used to pay the postage
for mailing our care packages to our Troop's every other week
~~~ ALL YEAR LONG ~~~
PPS - On the meeting days, we are always at the VFW Post early
so feel free to come early and help set-up or just to visit.
Unless otherwise noted, our meetings are held at:
Burton VFW Hall, Post 2777
2260 S. Belsay Rd.
Burton, MI. 48519
[Between Lippincott & Atherton roads - look for the "Tank"]
Here's To Packing Up & Sending our Troops
Lots Of Smiles From Home,
Whom We Hold Close In Our Hearts!
Smile!!!
Come Join us every other
Wednesday, starting January 12, 2011
to help us fill our troops very "First" 2011 boxes
Full of Smiles, Love, & Support From Home!
Smile!!!
Wednesday - January 12, 2011 meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Valentine's Day & Daytona 500"
Breakfast of Champions!
Smile!!!
Wednesday - January 26, 2011 meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Just Buggin' You" AKA The Famous "BUG BOX"
Smile!!!
Saturday - January 29, 2011
We will have our Display set up at the Grand Blanc School
For the "Grand Blanc Cheer [Leaders] Classic"
From 9:00AM until 5:00PM
Around 1,800 Cheer Leaders from schools all over the state
Will take place in the competition.
Wednesday - February 9, 2011 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be ~EXTRA SPECIAL~
"Clean-Up Time"
Wednesday - February 23, 2011 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Smiles from Home"
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - March 4, 5 & 6, 2011
We will have a Display set up at the Birch Run Expo Center
For the Flint Steel Headers annual Boat, Fishing & Outdoor show
The show hours are:
Friday from 3:00PM until 9:00PM
Saturday from 10:00AM until 9:00PM
Sunday from 10:00AM until 4:00PM
Please visit the Flint River Vally Steelheaders web site Here for a lot more information about the club.
Wednesday - March 9, 2011 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"The Doctor Box"
In Memory of "Doc" Stiggy,
Navy Corpsman HM3 Benjamin P. Castiglione from Howell, Michigan.
We will have a display set-up at the Flint Home Builders & Garden Show.
This will be our 3rd year at the show, please stop by and take a look see at all the new "Stuff" that will be on display.
The show will be at the Perani Arena located between Dort Hwy & Center Rd. on Lapeer Rd.
The hours are Friday from 5PM until 9PM, Saturday from 10AM until 9PM, Sunday from 10AM until 6PM.
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"No Meeting Scheduled"
Sunday March 27, 2011
Since our Prime Rib Dinners have become such a hit with everyone
we have decided to do it twice each year - only better!
MHSTT will also mark our 8th Year of sending “Smiles From Home” to our Troops in Iraq
And Afghanistan with a Prime Rib Dinner Fund Raiser from 12:00PM [Noon] until 5:00PM
Located at: Burton VFW Post 2777
2260 S. Belsay Rd. Burton, MI 48519
[Between Lippincott & Atherton roads - look for the "Tank"]
Advanced tickets will be available starting with our meeting on January 12, 2010
The total number of tickets will be limited to 300.
Due to the expected number of "Walk-Ins", the Pre-Paid tickets
will only be guaranteed until 5:00 PM the day of the Dinner.
SO...First come, first served from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM
~ ALL DAY FUN STUFF ~
There will be: items 4-Sale from our “Traveling Trailer”,
A Bake Sale ~ Crafts ~ 50/50 Drawings ~ Entertainment & Kids Games etc.
More details about what's happening all day long will be posted as we get them here.
10 oz Prime Rib Dinner: $12.00
Spaghetti Dinner : $5.00
Kids 4 or younger free [Spaghetti]
All meals will include a Dessert and Drink
The Great tasting Prime Rib is from:
Smiths Meats in Millington, MI.
PH: 1 (989) 871-2144
Wednesday - April 6, 2011 Meeting at 5:00PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Happy Easter"
Wednesday - April 20, 2011 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Sweet Dreams & Angels"
Friday April 22, 2011
We will have our Traveling Trailer set-up at the Riverbend Park in Flushing, Mi from noon to 8 PM.
Good Ol' Redbeard's Canoe & Kayak Livery will be hosting its 2nd annual Earth Day Celebration.
There will be live entertainment, food, games, guest speakers, and a CANOE FLOAT!
The MI Blood will also be collecting blood and giving away t-shirts to donors and will have a ground breaker also for Flushing.
Come to Riverview Park in Downtown Flushing and join in the Earth Day Fellowship!
Make sure and bring your Canoe or kayaks for the float.
(Transportation will be provide back to Riverview Park from Flushing TWP Nature Park.)
For more information, contact: "Brent" @ (810) 210-7602.
Sunday - May 1, 2011
We will have a display set-up at SAGINAW REGION AACA SWAP MEET.
The show will be at SUSKI CHEVROLET 8700 MAIN ST, BIRCH RUN, MICHIGAN (at 175 EXIT).
The hours are from 8AM until 2PM.
Do you know anyone with auto parts, collectibles, crafts, etc who would like to set up at this swap meet?
If so please call Jeff Anderson at 767-4553 or email him at: shelbytruck81@yahoo.comfor more information.
Wednesday - May 4, 2011 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"All American Picnic Box"
Wednesday - May 18, 2011 at 5:00PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Clean-up Time [Toiletries] Again"
Saturday & Sunday May 21 & 22, 2011
We will have our Trailer set up at the Gaines Lions Club “Tribute to the U.S. Military” both past and present.
The event will be at 12135 Ray Road just east of the village of Gaines.
[Please Google the address for directions].
The times are Saturday from 9 AM until dusk & Sunday from 9 AM until 3:30 PM.
There will be lots of displays and things to do, with more being added every day.
Wednesday - June 1, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Precious Baby Box"
Saturday June 11, 2011
We will have our Traveling Trailer show set- up at the Home Depot located at 5300 West Pierson Rd in Flushing.
The Home Depot presents A "MICHIGAN VIETNAM VETERAN TRAVELING TRIBUTE" and is in memory of SPC Joseph D. Johnson.
There will also be their 3rd annual classic car show from 9 AM until 4 PM.
For more information, contact Carol Craig @ (810) 230-6430.
Wednesday - June 15, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Happy Birthday America ~ Happy 4th of July"
Saturday & Sunday June 25 & 26, 2010
My Heart Supports will have our trailer & display set up at
the 38th 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
to 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
Wednesday - June 29, 2011
No Meeting planned - Everyone get ready for America"s Birthday
MHSTT will resume our troops box packing meetings on
July 13, 2011. Have a Safe & Happy Holiday!
Monday - July 4, 2011
We will have a display set-up at the Fenton Freedom Festival.
We will be located on the grounds of the Community Center in downtown Fenton.
The hours are from 8:30AM until 3:30PM so come and enjoy all the "Doin's"
Wednesday - July 13, 2011
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"HO! HO! HO! Christmas in July"
Wednesday - July 27, 2011 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Hawaiian Luau"
Saturday - July 30, 2011
We will have a display set-up at the Shiawassee Sports Center.
11901 N. Beyer Rd.
Birch Run, Mi 48415
Across the street from the Burch Run Outlets complex...
The Shiawassee Motorcycle Club is Sponsoring a Bike Show with lots to see and do
We will have more details (Times etc.) as soon as we can.
Wednesday - August 10, 2011 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Back to School"
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday - August 18 through August 21, 2011
We will have a display set-up at the Mid Michigan Old Gas Tractor Association show in Oakley.
This is one of the largest tractor shows in the country.
There will be fireworks Saturday evening around dusk.
You don’t want to miss it; it is worth the drive to Oakley, Mi.
From the Flint area, take I-69 or M-21 to Owosso and turn north on M-52.
You can also take M-57 west passed Chesaning and turn south on M-52 (S. Oakley Rd) towards Oakley.
Show hours are Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9 AM - 9 PM and Sunday 9 AM - 2 PM.
Wednesday - August 24, 2011 Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Thank You"
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Mexican Fiesta"
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - September 17, 19 & 19 2011
We will have a display set up at the
34th 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 21, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Miss Barbie"
Saturday & Sunday September 24 & 25, 2011
We will have our Trailer set up at: Walcott’s Orchard 3284 Coldwater Rd., Mt. Morris, MI
There will be:
Free Antique Appraisals
Free Wine Tasting
Antique and Collectible Show
Sunday Antique Auction
The hours are from 9:00AM to 5:00PM - both days
Come early and stay late - see you there.
Sunday – October 2
We will have a display set up at the 16th Annual Automotive swap meet.
Located at the Patsy Lou car lot 5111 Corunna Rd. Flint, Mi from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
ALL Makes and Models are welcome!!!
The event is hosted by the Buicktown chapter of the Buick Club of America.
For information, call Roberta Vasilow: (810) 655-8277 or email: Buickracer@comcast.net
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Halloween"
October 8, 2011
We will have our Trailer set up at the 21st 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.
Sunday October 16, 2011
We will [once again] be serving the best Prime Rib dinner you ever had from noon until 6:00PM
Located at: Burton VFW Post 2777 2260 S. Belsay Rd. Burton, MI 48519
[Between Lippincott & Atherton roads - look for the "Tank"]
Advance Tickets are available, the total number of tickets will be limited to 300.
Due to the expected number of "Walk-Ins", the Pre-Paid tickets
will only be guaranteed until 4:00 PM the day of the Dinner.
SO...First come, first served from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM
10 oz Prime Rib Dinner: $12.00
Spaghetti Dinner: $5.00
Kids 4 or younger eat free
All meals will include a Dessert and Drink
~ ALL DAY FUN STUFF ~
There will be: items 4-Sale from our “Traveling Trailer”,
A Bake Sale ~ Crafts ~ 50/50 Drawings ~ Entertainment Kids Games etc.
The GREAT tasting Prime Rib is from: Smiths Meats in Millington, Michigan PH: 1 (989) 871-2144
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Thanksgiving"
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Clean-up Time"
Friday & Saturday - November 4 & 5, 2011
We ill have a display set-up at the Peace Lutheran Church Annual craft show.
The church is off Van slyke Road.
The show hours are 9am-5pm for both days
Thursday - November 8, 2011
We will have a Display set-up at the annual Red Hat Ladies [Ruby Jewel’s] Christmas Party
This year the Lady s will be collecting items for the Whaley's Children Center
The party will be at the 651 UAW Union hall
If you are interested in more information about the "Red Hat Lady's" please call:
Jan Sabo (810)653-3241 or Kathy Czykyski (810) 694-2224
If you would like information about being a vender, please call Louise Hughes (810) 631-4196
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Charlie Brown Christmas"
Saturday & Sunday - November 19 & 20, 2011
We will have a Display set-up to sell tickets for our Rifle/Quilt Raffle, at the Gun & Knife show
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions" at the Perani Arena which is Located at 3501 Lapeer Rd.
For more information about all their great shows, check out their web site HERE
We will also have some information about MHSTT to hand out
The show hours are: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm
We will again have a Display set-up to sell tickets for our Rifle/Quilt Raffle, at the Gun & Knife show
This show is also put on by "Sport Shows Promotions" at the Birch Run Expo which is Located Right off Exit 136 on I-75
For more information about all their great shows, check out their web site HERE
We will also have some information about MHSTT to hand out
The show hours are: Fri Noon-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"The COOKIE BOX"
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - Meeting at 5:00 PM
Did you notice this meeting is only one week after the last one.
So you have LOTS of time to get all your shopping done, no excuses this year - lol.
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"New Years"
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
