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...
Throughout the summer, when we are not at one of the other functions listed here.
We will be selling Raffle Tickets as well as movies, books & whatever in the Collette’s parking lot Flea Market.
It runs from 9am - 5pm every Saturday & some Wednesdays.
The market will feature local vendors and artists from right here in the local community.
They are located at 5350 Davison Rd., in Burton, MI 48509.
Feel free to call Don (810) 629-2072 to check if we will be there or not [weather & such].
PS - 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.
[Don Da Web Page Guy --- AKA The Gunny]
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"]
We hope Everyone had a Wonderful Christmas and all the rest of 2016 toooooo ;) ....
&
May the 2017 New Year Treat You Extra Special!
Smile!!!
~A 2017 New Years Toast From MHSTT~
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 11
to help us fill our troops 2017 boxes
Full of Smiles, Love, & Support From Home!
Smile!!!
Canceled - New owners - Sunday - January ? 2017
We will be at a fund raiser put on by "BUBBA O'MALLEY'S".
Located on Belsay road just off exit 141 of I-69.
They have things like Karaoke, Raffles, Door Prizes and a $10 Mexican Buffet.
All Kinds of family fun stuff.
We will also have information about MHSTT to hand out
The hours are: Sunday from NOON to about 5pm.
Please visit Bubba's web site Here or call them at 1 (810) 715-9900 for a lot more information about the day & the "Doings".
Wednesday - January 11, 2017 meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Remedies for the Cold & Flu Season"
Smile!!!
Saturday & Sunday - January 14 & 15, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show. Located at the Blue Water Convention Center located at: 500 Thomas Edison Parkway, Port Huron, MI. 48060.
Please visit the center's web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Saturday & Sunday - January 21 & 22, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show.
Located at the Birch Run Expo which is Located Right off Exit 136 on I-75.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday - January 25, 2017 meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Happy Valentines Day"
Smile!!!
Wednesday - February 8, 2017 Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Sweet Dreams"
Saturday & Sunday - February 18 & 19, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show.
Located at the Suburban Collection Showplace which is Located at 46100 Grand River [Novi].
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday - February 22, 2017 Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Happy St.Patrick's Day [All Green Stuff]”
Saturday & Sunday March 4 & 5, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show.
Located at the Dort Federal Event Center [Formerly the Perani Arena] located at 3501 Lapeer Rd in Flint, Mi .
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have some information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday - March 8, 2017 Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Clean-Up Time"
We will have a Display set up at the Mid Michigan Annual Outdoor & Boat show in Birch Run. Located Right off Exit 136 on I-75.
We will have information about MHSTT & MTCK as well as tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] .
There will also be the Michigan Military Memorial Wall on display.
Please visit the Birch Run Expo Center web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
This shows hours are:
Friday from 3:00PM until 9:00PM
Saturday from 10:00AM until 9:00PM
Sunday from 10:00AM until 4:00PM
Adults $7 - Vets $5, 17yrs-6yrs $3, 5 & under Free
Saturday & Sunday - March 18 & 19, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show. Located at the Birch Run Expo which is Located Right off Exit 136 on I-75.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday - March 22, 2017 Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Happy Easter"
Saturday & Sunday - April 1 & 2, 2017
We will have a Display set-up at the Spring Home & Garden Show with the folks from MTCK
To sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt].
The show is at the Dort Event Center [The old Perani Auditorium] located at 3501 Lapeer Rd in Flint, Mi.
Please visit their web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The hours are: Sat from 10 AM - 7 PM, Sun from 11 AM - 5 PM.
Wednesday - April 5, 2017 Meeting at 3:00PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Man's Best Friend/Canine Box"
Friday & Saturday - April 14 & 15, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show.
Located at the Suburban Collection Showplace which is Located at 46100 Grand River.[Novi]
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have some information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday - April 19, 2017 Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Pirate Box"
Wednesday - May 3, 2017 meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"All American Picnic Box"
Saturday & Sunday May 6 & 7, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show. Located at the Birch Run Expo which is Located Right off Exit 136 on I-75.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday - May 17, 2017 Meeting is at 3:00PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Clean-Up Time"
Monday May 29, 2017
We will have a table & display set up in the afternoon, at the Burton City complex.
Where the VFW/DAV will be selling hot dog & hamburgers etc after the Memorial Day parade.
We will also have Raffle Tickets as well as information about MHSTT & MTCK.
Wednesday - May 31, 2017 Meeting is at 3:00PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Summer Fun"
Saturday June 3, 2017
We will have a table & display set up in the afternoon from 1PM until 4PM, in Swartz Creek, Michigan, during Home Town Days.
I will have more information soon and as soon as I get it, I will post it. Hometown days are always the first weekend after Memorial Day.
This year June 1st thru June 4th.
Check them out at: the Swartz Creek hometown days Web SiteHere. or at: Their Face Book page Here.
Saturday & Sunday June 3 & 4, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show.
Located at the Suburban Collection Showplace which is Located at 46100 Grand River.[Novi]
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have some information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday June 14, 2017 Meeting is at 3:00PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Happy 4th of July"
Saturday & Sunday June 24 & 25, 2017
My Heart Supports will have our trailer & display set up at
the 42nd annual Sloan Auto Museum Fair
Located in the Flint cultural center area on East Kearsley Street in Flint, Michigan
The hours will be from 7 AM until 5 PM Saturday & 8 AM until 3 PM Sunday.
Look for us around the corner of the Sloan, across from the Library
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 28, 2017
No Meeting planned - Our group will be taking a short break from Box packing for the July 4th holiday.
MHSTT will resume our troops box packing meetings on
July 19, 2017. Have a Safe & Happy Holiday!
PS .... Some of us will be in Fenton on the 4TH
Then out at the Lennon Lion's park on the 15th.[The info is just down the page :)]
If you are in the area - stop on by and say howdy :)
Tuesday - July 4, 2017
We will have a display set-up at the Fenton Freedom Festival.
We will be located on the corner near the Community Center in downtown Fenton.
The hours are from 8:30AM until 3:30PM so come and enjoy all the "Doin's"
Saturday July 15, 2017
We will have a display set-up at the Gaines Lions Club Salute to the military.
They have a tractor show/pull, craft show & car show.
The show will be at the Lennon Lions Park located at 12135 Ray Rd.
All Day [9AM to 4PM]
Wednesday - July 19, 2017 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Clean-Up Time Again"
Saturday & Sunday July 22 & 23, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show.
Located at the Suburban Collection Showplace which is Located at 46100 Grand River.[Novi]
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have some information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Saturday & Sunday - August 5 & 6, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show. Located at the Birch Run Expo which is Located Right off Exit 136 on I-75.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday - August 2, 2017 Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Nut's About You"
Wednesday - August 16, 2017 Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Princess/Super Hero"
Wednesday - August 30, 2017 Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"From the Great Lakes State of Michigan"
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"The 1960's come to Visit You"
This Show has been Canceled ---
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show.
Located at the Dort Federal Event Center [Formerly the Perani Arena] located at 3501 Lapeer Rd in Flint, Mi .
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have some information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
We will have a display set up at the
41st Annual Mid-Michigan Antique Machinery Assn. Show --- At the Clio Fireman’s Park
Friday & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:00PM
Located on the corner of Wilson and N. Saginaw Road,
1 mile south of junction M-54 and M-57, Clio, MI.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Clean-Up Time Again"
Saturday & Sunday September 30 & October 1, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show.
Located at the Suburban Collection Showplace which is Located at 46100 Grand River.[Novi]
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have some information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Happy Halloween"
Saturday October 14, 2017
We will have our Trailer set up at the 27th 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.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Happy Thanksgiving"
Saturday - October 28, 2017
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets
For our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt] at the Gun & Knife show. Located at the Blue Water Convention Center located at: 500 Thomas Edison Parkway, Port Huron, MI. 48060.
Please visit the center's web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday October 29, 2017
We ill have a display set-up at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
The church is at 6494 Belsay Rd in Grand Blanc Mi. 48439 Road.
We will be there from 10AM until around NOON.
Saturday - November 4, 2017
We ill have a display set-up at the Peace Lutheran/Lamb of God Church Annual craft show.
The church is off Van slyke Road.
The show hours are 9am-5pm.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Christmas Tree Box from Home"
Saturday November 11, 2017
We will have a Display set-up in the Concourse on Veterans Day with the folks from MTCK at the Military Appreciation Day Hockey Game.
We will have information about MHSTT & MTCK, plus pictures, a share the wealth drawing,
"T" shirts you can sign/ and or write a note on that will be put into our boxes and mailed to our troops.
As well as tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle [An M-1 Grand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt].
Hosted by the Flint Firebirds Hockey team at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center [Formerly the Perini] Arena.
Located at 3501 Lapeer Rd in Flint, Mi.
Game time is: 3 PM 5:30 PM.[ish] ---- Come a little early and check us out :)
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Christmas Cookies and Happy New Year"
This is last chance to get tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
[An M-1 Garand, a 30/30 Henry and a handmade quilt]
We will be drawing the winning tickets around 6:00 PM
Have a great Christmas Break!!!
Also ---- THANK YOU EVERYONE for ALL your help and support all through the ups :) & downs :( of 2017!!!
All our best you all of you and all of yours!!!
Have a GREAT Christmas & SAFE New Years Eve ---- C U in 2018
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
