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.
Again this year, we will be starting the box packing meetings at [around] 2:00 PM
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 - 5[ish]pm 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].
Look for the trailer below [hooked to my truck] somewhere on the front row...
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 LAST Year toooooo ;) ....
&
May the 2019 New Year Treat You Extra Special!
Smile!!!
~A 2019 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 16th at 2:00
to help us fill our troops 2019 boxes
Full of Smiles, Love, & Support From Home!
Smile!!!
Wednesday - January 16, 2019 meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Cold & Flu Season"
Smile!!!
Saturday & Sunday - January 19 & 20, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
Located at the Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Center [Birch Run Expo Center] 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 30, 2019 meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Happy Valentine's Day"
Smile!!!
Saturday & Sunday - February 2 & 3, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
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
Wednesday - February 13, 2019 Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Sweet Dreams"
Saturday & Sunday - February 23 & 24, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
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 27, 2019 Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Happy St Patrick's Day""
Friday & Saturday - March 2 & 3, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
The show will be in [Flint] at The Dort Event Center.
The web site has a lot more information about their events & HOCKEY Games.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
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
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - March 8, 9 & 10, 2019
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.
For our Henry Plus Raffle [1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmoor MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.]
Please visit the Birch Run Expo Center web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
This shows hours are:
Friday from 2:00PM until 8:00PM
Saturday from 10:00AM until 8:00PM
Sunday from 10:00AM until 4:00PM
Adults $7 - Vets $5, 17yrs-6yrs $3, 5 & under Free
Wednesday - March 13, 2019 Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Clean Up Time"
Saturday & Sunday - March 16 & 17, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
[1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.]
Located at the Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Center [Birch Run Expo Center] 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 27, 2019 Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Happy Easter"
Friday & Saturday - April 6 & 7, 2019
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK at the Spring Home & Garden Show in [Flint] at The Dort Event Center.
The web site has a lot more information about their events & HOCKEY Games.
Admission: Adults - $3, Children/Students 17 and under Free.
Dort Federal Credit Union Member is FREE with proof of membership.
We will have Information about both groups, and tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle [
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.]
The hours are: Sat from 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun from 11 AM - 4 PM.
Wednesday - April 10, 2019 Meeting at 2:00PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"A Canine Tribute / It's a Dogs Life"
Friday & Saturday - April 20 & 21, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
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 - April 24, 2019 Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"In Special Memory of a Super Patriotic Lady "Barb Cummins""
Saturday & Sunday - May 4 & 5, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
Located at the Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Center [Birch Run Expo Center] 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 8, 2019 meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Memorial Day Picnic"
Wednesday - May 22, 2019 Meeting is at 2:00PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Clean-up Time Again"
Friday & Saturday - June 1 & 2, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
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 June 5, 2019 Meeting is at 2:00PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Happy 4th of July"
Wednesday June 19, 2019 Meeting is at 2:00PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Summer Fun"
Saturday & Sunday June 22 & 23, 2019
My Heart Supports will have our trailer & display set up at the 47th annual Sloan Auto Museum Fair.
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle at the Gun & Knife show.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
The hours will be from 9AM-5PM on Saturday & 9AM-3PM on Sunday.
This year’s event will be held at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. [6140 Bray Road, Flint, MI 48505]
The Sloan folks anticipate returning to the Flint Cultural Center and Sloan Museum in subsequent years.
We will have information 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 - July 3, 2019
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 17, 2019. Have a Safe & Happy Holiday!
PS .... Some of us will be in Fenton on the 4TH
Then out at the Lennon Lion's park this month.[The info is just down the page :)]
If you are in the area - stop on by and say howdy :)
Thursday - July 4, 2019
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 13, 2019
We will have a display set-up at the Gaines [MI] Lions Club 1st annual Toys for Tots car show.
Located at: Gaines Lions Pine Hill Park Gaines MI.
We will be setting up at 3:00 and there will be a concert from 5PM to 7PM.
Wednesday - July 17, 2019 - Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Summer Candy Buffet"
Saturday & Sunday - July 20 & 21, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
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 - July 31, 2019 - Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Hawaiian Luau"
Saturday & Sunday - August 10 & 11, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
Located at the Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Center [Birch Run Expo Center] 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 14, 2019 - Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Clean Up Time"
We will have a Display set-up at the 48th Montrose Blueberry Festival, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case]
Look for us at spot # 55
Flea Market hours are: Friday Noon - 7PM, Saturday 9AM - 9PM and Sunday 9AM - 5PM.
Wednesday - August 28, 2019 - Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Farmers Market"
We set up a Display at the 33 Annual Woods-N-Water weekend with the folks from MTCK in [Imlay City]
to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
{1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine,
both come with a NEW caring Case] .
The show is at the Eastern Michigan State Fair Grounds --- 195 & #9929; Midway street, Imlay City, MI 48444 on M-53.
Over 250 Exhibitors --- Ultimate Air Dog Competition, Hunting Seminars, Field Dressing Demo,
Wild game Cooking Demos, CBM Deer/Elk/Turkey Scoring, Fishing Experts, Chili Cook-Off Contest,
Hunting Dog Puppy Tent, Frontier Encampment, Wild game Food Vendors, Civil War Encampment,
Rock Climbing Wall, Kids Archery, Shooting Gallery.
One Day Pass – $8.00-Three Day Pass – $15.00-Children 12 and Under are free-Free Parking.
We will have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
Look for us at spot # 353, near entrance number 2
Show hours are: Friday 5PM - 9PM, Saturday 9AM - 7PM and Sunday 9AM - 5PM.
Wednesday - September 11, 2019 Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Mid-Nite Munchies"
Saturday & Sunday - September 14 & 15, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
Located at the Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Center [Birch Run Expo Center] 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
We will have a display set up at the 42nd Annual Mid-Michigan Antique Machinery Assn. Show.
Friday & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:00PM
Located at the Clio Fireman’s Park on the corner of Wilson and N. Saginaw Road,
1 mile south of junction M-54 and M-57, Clio, MI.
Wednesday - September 25, 2019 Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Mexican Fiesta"
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Happy Halloween"
Saturday October 12, 2019
We will have our Trailer set up at the 30th 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 23, 2019 - Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Happy Thanksgiving"
Saturday - November 2, 2019
We will 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 10am-3pm.
Saturday & Sunday - November 9 & 10, 2019
We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
1st Prize is a Savage 6.5 Creedmore MSR-10 Rifle & 2nd Prize is a .44 CAL Henry Big Boy Carbine, both come with a NEW caring Case.
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, November 13, 2019 - Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Christmas Tree Box"
This is the day of the Rifle Raffle drawing, which we have been selling tickets for all year.
It is your last chance to get tickets, GOOD LUCK to everyone who has a ticket!!!!!
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - Meeting at 2:00 PM
The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Christmas Cookies & Happy New Year Box"
???? day - December .............., 2019
We will have a display set-up from 12:00 until 4:00 at the annual Red Hat Lady's Christmas party.
It will be held at the Brookwood Golf & Banquet Center located at: 6045 Davison Rd, Burton, MI 48509.
Have a great Christmas Break!!!
Also ---- THANK YOU EVERYONE for ALL your help and support all through the ups :) & downs :( of 2018!!!
All our best you all of you and all of yours!!!
Have a GREAT Christmas & SAFE New Years Eve ---- C U on January 15th 2020
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.