MHCC

Welcome to 3 new members , Jim Thomason ; McCrary Johnston, and Brian Rapp,  Thanks guys - we look forward to working with you as the club continues to "Honor Veterans, Preserve American Military History, and Perform Community Service!

MHCC WELCOME's  Thomas Roensch and his sons Bruce and  Christopher from Simpsonville, SC. Welcome guys and we hope to see you  at Triple Tree!

Event in Seneca, SC this coming Saturday, 2 July 2011.  Charlie, plus Alan Morehead & Gerry Jones will be able to support the event with a couple of vehicles and period uniforms.  However, the invitation is out to all the members of the MHCC to participate if they want to - everyone is welcome.  Request came at the last minute so timely notification was not an option.  The event is scheduled to run from 0900 hrs thru about 1300 hrs - if you are interested, contact Gerry Jones at  wgerryj@hughes.net for more details.  Thanks in advance for Charlie, Alan, and Gerry for jumping on this one at such short notice!

The event I was wanting to provide more information on - The City of Anderson "Freedom Fest"  will have to wait.  It is to be conducted on Sunday, 3 Jul 2011.  Exact times I do not have for you yet.  Believe concept to be a display period followed by a parade.  Will get the details out ASAP! (Last year's Veteran's Day Parade in Anderson, SC was HUGE so this event will probably be a good one too!)

Saturday, 18 Jun 2011   Some of you will remember in November 2009, the MHCC supported the USNR, NMCB 24, Detachment 0324 Seabee Family Day celebrating the return of that unit from Iraq.  The detachment Family Support Group (FSG) has requested a display for a family get-together on Saturday, 18 Jun 2011.  Specifically, a member of the unit, his wife, and children were hit head-on by by a drunk driver and were severely injured approximately two months ago.  The sailor and his wife were in intensive care in the hospital for an extended period. The children were not seriously hurt but were taken care of by family members.  The Elks Lodge is holding a benefit event for the family and the MHCC has been asked to provide some military vehicles as a "backdrop" (eye catcher?) for the event.  It will be located at the same Elks Lodge on Pelham Road where they held the Family Day in Nov '09 and will run from 1300 hrs until approx 1800 hrs+.  Let me know if you will be able to help out here - I do need to coordinate the vehicles for this one (we do not need to have 5 each M35's - it would be better to have one vehicle of a kind but have several kinds!  Call me or email me at wlscholtes@charter.net.  I would consider this one to be a very good event/cause to support!

(1) Tentative; date not set but it generally takes place the 2nd or 3rd weekend in April; American Legion, Gaffney, SC, Veteran's Appreciation Day. Normally, there's a group from the Spartanburg area that easily handles this one.

(2) 15-16 April 11; Azalea Festival, Pickens, SC. The MHCC supported this one last year and it was a great success. Planning is ongoing - will discuss at the meeting.

(3) 19 April 11 (Tuesday); new request from Clinton County Museum. The museum is working with Clinton High School on a Veteran's Appreciation project and has asked the MHCC to provide club members in period uniforms for - World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Ceremony is on Tuesday (a workday for most of us) but will last only a couple of hours.

(4) 30 Apr - 1 May 2011 (Sat & Sun): USMC/Goodwill Mud Run at Donalson Center, Greenville, SC; the MHCC has again been asked to support this fund raiser with military displays. We did it last year and it was a success. This year we will locate a little more closer to "center of sector" so visibility will be higher and we should have more contact with the public.

(5) 30 Apr 2011 (Saturday); the MHCC has also been asked to provide World War Two vehicles and uniforms for the Queens Cup Steeple Chase in Mineral Springs, NC. I checked their web site out (www.queenscup.org/) and it looks like a really nice event. The distance is a little farther than usual; however, it might be a really neat one to attend. We can discuss at the meeting.

(6) 22 May 2011 (Sunday); Woodruff, SC Baptist Church is sponsoring a Veteran's Appreciation Service and has asked for vehicles and uniforms for display. Brian & Susan Illner have this one as a project. We do not need 20 vehicles but will want to provide a nice display; this is a one day (several hours only) event.

(7) 27 -28 May 2011; Scottish Games, Greenville/Furman, SC; the MHCC has been asked to provide vehicles for the parade on Friday and a static display on Saturday for the games. This year they are dedicating the games to veterans. Last year over 10000 people attended the games. We'll have to discuss this one at our meeting because it conflicts with the Kings Mountain event the same weekend --- however; based on locations (and personal commitments by club members) we should be able to coordinate easily for both events.

(8) 28 - 29 May 2011; Kings Mountain National Military Park, Military Through the Ages display. The MHCC has been supporting this one for years - a really great event. There's already a core group that supports this one each year - again we'll discuss at the meeting to make sure we can cover both events properly/professionally!

(9) 3 Jul 2011 (Sunday); the MHCC has been asked by the City of Anderson, SC to support its Freedom Fest with historical military displays/uniforms/vehicles. The folks at Anderson, SC really appreciated our support for their Veterans Day Parade last year and have asked us to help them again. A lot of citizens turn out in Anderson!

(10) 8 - 12 Sep 2011: Triple Tree Aerodrome Fly-in. Our traditional club encampment! Put it on your calendars!

(11) 1 -2 Oct 2011 (Sat & Sun); Currahee Military Weekend; save the date. This is always a good one.

(12) 11 Nov 2011 (Friday); Spartanburg County Veteran's Day Parade

(13) 12 Nov 2011 (Saturday); Bohman Field and/or UpCountry Museum displays

(14) 13 Nov 2011 (sun): City of Anderson, SC Veteran's Day Parade w/displays

(15) 2 Dec 2011; City of Six Mile, SC Christmas Parade.

Sunday, 5 Dec 10:  The MHCC has been asked by the town of Townville, SC (vicinity of Anderson, SC) to support their Fireman's Christmas parade. This is a last minute request so I told the point of contact (POC) [Ed Moriarty @ tvillegems@bellsouth.net ] that I would put the word out to the club.  If you would be willing to support this event please contact the POC directly.  And if you do attend please let me know so I can record your participation in our journal and include it in our annual report to the IRS.  Thanks!

Saturday, 11 Dec 10:  Boiling Springs, SC Christmas parade.  This is another really nice parade.  Route goes right down Hwy 9 for about a mile and a half!  Always a lot of spectators and the MHCC is always greatly appreciated.  There is a fee for this parade ($ 50.00) that Eddie and Pam Davis pay for out of their pocket so club members are asked to voluntarily chip in a couple of bucks to Pam & Eddie to help defray costs.  If you are going to attend this parade please let Pam & Eddie know as soon as possible so they may "plan the space" (edavis24pdr@bellsouth.net )  Lineup is normally at 0900 hrs with the parade starting about 1000 hrs but contact Pam or Eddie for the exact times!

Nov 5,6,7, 2010

Upcountry History Museum's Spartanburg.

 See Net calls for details.

Big Welcome to Kevin & Susan Eilders , Looking forward to working with you.

Saturday, 25 September 10:  Spartanburg Heritage Festival in Boiling Springs, SC.  Event was scheduled for last year but at the last minute was cancelled due to inclement weather.  This year it is scheduled rain or shine.  The festival is intended to be a tribute to the historic past of Spartanburg County.  Since the military was a large part of Spartanburg (WWI & WWII), the MHCC has been asked to display military vehicles, uniforms, and equipment appropriate to those eras.  This is a one day event.  Point of contact (POC) is Eddie & Pam Davis (edavis24pdr@bellsouth.net Four to six vehicles and a couple of folks in period militaty uniforms would be great!

Nothing  else is really going on in August that we know of yet.

Fri-Sun, 13 - 15 August 10:  The Peanut Party Festival in Pelion, SC (near Columbia, SC) The MHCC has been asked to provide vehicle, equipment, and uniform  displays.  This event targets veterans and will have special programs for them - to include a military band from Fort Jackson. 

Members of MHCC should check the Roster and email any changes or corrections to webmaster asap. Thank you.

Sat 25 Sept 10  MHCC has been asked by the Goodwill Industires in Greenville, SC to provide some military vehicles for their "Big Dig" fund raiser.  This event will be held at the Verdae Development near Verdae Blvd and Laurens Road in Greenville, SC.  Concept is to position vehicles Friday during the day (security will be provided) with the event kicking off first thing Saturday morning.  This fits in with our community service precept and helps another non-profit.  More will come on this one as we get closer

Sat - Sun, 18 - 19 September:  Potential for the Arms Collectors Association of South Carolina (ACASC) gun show.  The MHCC has generally supported this event (and the one following in December) as a way to display historical military vehicles, equipment, and uniforms to the public.  Its an inside event and all the displays are secure.  More will come on this as we get closer to the date!

Fri-Sun, 13 - 15 August 10:  The Peanut Party Festival in Pelion, SC (near Columbia, SC) The MHCC has been asked to provide vehicle, equipment, and uniform  displays.  This event targets veterans and will have special programs for them - to include a military band from Fort Jackson.  The organizers will be able to provide some accomodations in the way of motel rooms and possibly some fuel expenses.  Members interested in this event need to contact Sam Cooper at scooper2@charter.net] or Mike Keller at mbkeller2@bellsouth.net]  NOTE:  Its important to contact Mike and/or Sam so this event can be coordinated properly.

This weekend (last minute notice) - John Wolfe has been asked to set up a display at the "Mighty Moo Festival" in Cowpens, SC this Saturday.  The club was not formally asked; however, John has done this in the past.  Anyone interested should contact John  so he can give you the details.

Smokey Dodgens from Easley, SC;  Brian Edwards from Pickens, SC;  Chris Pagano from Clemson, SC; and Gary Parsons from Liberty, SC.  Welcome to the MHCC guys.  We look forward to meeting you at one of these next events!

They can be made for all type uniforms.
Price is $2.00 each.
Takes 7-14 days to ship.
To order members must contact Jr. Shove by phone or email jrshove@yahoo.com.
If members order now Jr. should be able to bring them to the meeting on April 3rd.
 
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at henrymerrill@bellsouth.net or call me (phone # is in members directory) OR  you can contact Jr. Shove
 
Thanks for your help.
 
Henry Merrill
MHCC Chaplain

Welcome to Cam Morehead (Westminster, SC), Joe Price (Ware Shoals, SC), Jeff Hogan (Pickens, SC), and Joe Pace and family (Pickens, SC) - all new members of the MHCC! Looking forward to working with you all!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 10:58 PM

 Gun show in Greenville, SC this coming weekend:

Most of you already know the location but if not it's at the Carolina First Center by the downtown airport in Greenville, SC.  Most of you have already coordinated with Eddie Davis (vehicles) and/or Gerry Jones (weapons) - based on that, we should have a good turn-out.  Note the "focus" will be on weapons; however, other military displays would not be out of place; ie, uniforms, field equipment, weapons accessories, etc..

IMPORTANT:  If you are attending and are bringing displays and have not already contacted Eddie or Gerry - do so ASAP!  They need to plan the space and get sufficient tables ready

All members are welcome to attend - we will need folks to help watch the displays and give the members who will be there most of the day a break every once in awhile.  I believe the gates open at around 0900 and close at 1800 on Saturday and then open again on Sunday around 1000 and close at 1700.

Monday, 25 January '10:  The MHCC is supporting the grand opening of the new VA Clinic here in Spartanburg. We have been asked to be in place and set up no later than 0800 hrs. The plan is to use the display vehicles to block parts of the parking lot so attendees will not get confused and run through the ceremony area as they look for parking.  Guests should start arriving anytime after 0845 hrs.  The ceremony begins at 1000 hrs and should be over by 1130 hrs give or take a few minutes.   From 1130 - 1200 + hrs there will be food and beverages.   As of right now, we have the following vehicles to be displayed - -   WWII Halftrack, M151A2 jeep, M35 (Chuck Shook); USAF Tug & USAF M35 (Junior Shove); USCG WWII jeep (Vernon Harris); a  WWII WC64 Knockdown ambulance (Mike Ware), and a WWII jeep (Alan Morehead).  Anyone else wanting to bring a vehicle needs to let me know asap - display/parking area is limited!  We also need anyone able to dress out in period uniforms - particularly WWII, Korea, and Vietnam - to let me know soonest!  You may email me or call me on my cell . All #'s are on the roster. Thanks!

First, thanks to Jamie Neal for all his work setting up and cooordinating the gun show this past weekend.  It was an overwhelming success with several hundred people looking over the MHCC exhibit during the two days.  And for those of you who do not know, the MHCC exhibit came in third place as the best exhibit!  (and this came with a $75.00 prize for our club!)  At least 24 members of the club participated or visited the MHCC exhibit!  So for Jamie Neal, Gerry Jones, John Andrews, Brian & Susan Illner, Junior Shove, Michelle Thomason, Toby Wacker, Charlie Brickett, Scott Mattison,  Eddie & Pam Davis and Doug Imes who brought displays and helped set up - thanks a bunch! Couldn't have done it without your efforts.  And for the other members, Chuck Shook, Jonathon Fowler, Brent Pinson, Sid Rutledge, Larry Camp, Martin Isetts, Don Klyce, and Don Bryant thanks for attending and checking the exhibit out! 

Special thanks also to Martin for his photos of the event to record what the MHCC provided.

And again, don't forget to chech out our website at milhcc.com.  Mike & Kathleen are continuing to work hard at making this a first class website!  Thank guys!

Welcome two new members to the MHCC:  Charles Bruce and his son Chad. Glad you can join us!