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].
[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 13, 2016
to help us fill our troops 2016 boxes
Full of Smiles, Love, & Support From Home!
Smile!!!
Sunday - January 3, 2016
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 13, 2016 meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Star Wars - The Force Awakens"
Smile!!!
Saturday & Sunday - January 23 & 24, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 27, 2016 meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Valentines Day"
Smile!!!
Wednesday - February 10, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"Bath & Body"
Saturday & Sunday - February 20 & 21, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 24, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Sweet Dreams”
“With a Touch of Green for St. Patty’s Day”
Saturday & Sunday March 5 & 6, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 Birch Run Expo Center
For the Flint Steel Headers annual Boat, Fishing & Outdoor show
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK
With information about MHSTT & MTCK as well as tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH].
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, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Happy Easter"
Saturday & Sunday - March 19 & 20, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 23, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Man's Best Friend [The Dog Box :)]"
Friday & Saturday - March 26 & 27, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 April 2 & 3, 2016
We will have a small Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our "Cash" Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH].
At the Spring Home & Garden Show at the Dort Event Center
The show hours are: Sat from 10 AM - 7 PM, Sun from 11 AM - 5 PM.
We are being hosted by Mr. John Fick [Bubba O’Malley’s] and one of his other companies Fick Excavating & Trucking
Wednesday - April 6, 2016 Meeting at 3:00PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Willie Wonka Visits [Chocolate lots of Chocolate]"
Wednesday - April 20, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"The Doctor Box"
[Doctors, Corpsmen, Medics, Nurses & Everyone Else Like That!!!]
Wednesday - May 4, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Memorial Day Picnic"
Saturday & Sunday - May 14 & 15, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 18, 2016 Meeting is at 3:00PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"The All American Breakfast of Champions"
Wednesday June 1, 2016 Meeting is at 3:00PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Clean Up Time"
Saturday & Sunday June 4 & 5, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 15, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"America is Nuts About You"
Saturday & Sunday June 25 & 26, 2016
My Heart Supports will have our trailer & display set up at
the 41st 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, 2016
No Meeting planned - Our group will be taking a short break for the July 4th holiday.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July Holiday!
MHSTT will resume our troops box packing meetings on
July 13, 2016. Have a Safe & Happy Holiday!
Monday - July 4, 2016
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"
Wednesday - July 13, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Bride & Groom"
Saturday July 16, 2016
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]
Saturday & Sunday July 23 & 24, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 - July 27, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
""Baby's "R" Us"
[That's Right, a Baby Box]"
Saturday & Sunday - August 6 & 7, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 10, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
"Fruit [apple sauce and such]"
Wednesday - August 24, 2016 Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troops boxes will be:
""Princess [Barbie]""
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"TBA"
Saturday & Sunday - September 10 & 11, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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
40th 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 21, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Clean-up Time"
Saturday & Sunday September 24 & 25, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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 5, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Halloween"
Saturday October 8, 2016
We will have our Trailer set up at the 26th 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 19, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Mexican Fiesta"
Saturday & Sunday October 29 & 30, 2016
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our CASH Raffle [3 prizes of $555.00 EACH] 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, November 2, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Thanksgiving"
Saturday - November 5, 2016
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 16, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Christmas Tree & New Years"
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - Meeting at 3:00 PM
Our theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
"Christmas Cookies"
Wednesday December 14, 2016 - NO Meeting
No Box packing this week :(
THANK YOU & Have a great Christmas Break
THANK YOU ALL for ALL your help and support all through the ups :) & downs :( of 2016!!!
All our best you all of you and all of yours!!!
Have a GREAT Christmas & SAFE New Years Eve ---- C U in 2017
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
