MHCC

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!

The SC Arms Collector Assn show is rapidly approaching; ie, 19-20 Dec09.  I covered all the details in my last net call.  It is important that you coordinate with Jamie Neal if you plan to attend and bring "stuff" as we have limited space (I believe space for 5-6 vehicles and about 6-7 tables) and need to plan properly so everyone can squeeze in!  So let Jamie know soonest! (see net call newsletter page)

  Alot of folks turned out to watch the combination Christmas and Veteran's Parade.  Thanks to everyone who was able to attend:  Charlie Bricket, Alan Morehead and his son Cam, Gerry Jones, Junior Shove, Todd Campos, James Nix, Martin Isetts, our club chaplain Henry Merrill!

Saturday, 12 Dec 09:  Christmas parade at Boiling Springs, SC.  Parade set to start at 1000 hrs so get there before that so you can get lined up properly.  Eddie & Pam Davis are leading this one so please let them know if you will be there and with what.  Contact them at edavis24pdr@bellsouth.net.  Remember, please try to help Pam & Eddie out with the parade fee by donating $5.00.  Phone #'s are in members area at www.milhcc.com (check under about us / <a href="http://www.milhcc.com/web2.htm">members</a>) 

  Monday, 7 Dec 09:  Seneca, SC Veteran's Parade.  The original parade (set for Veteran's Day) was postponed and will now be combined with the town Christmas Parade.  Parade time is set for 1800 hrs.  Contact Alan Morehead for more details - also if you plan on being there.  (Know its late in the day and a good drive for some; hopefully, some of us can get over there to support the parade). Alan Morehead:  Phone #'s are in members area at www.milhcc.com (check under about us / <a href="http://www.milhcc.com/web2.htm">members</a>)

    Saturday & Sunday, 19 - 20m Dec 09:  South Carolina Gun Collector's Association Show at the Carolina First Center in Greenville, SC (at downtown airport).  The MHCC has again been asked to provide a display of vehicles and equipment.  Jamie Neal has the lead on this one.  Please contact him at james.neal@amec.com and let him know what you will be able to provide (we'er limited on the number/type of vehicles we can bring so clear that with Jamie please). Phone #'s are in members area at www.milhcc.com (check under about us /<a href=" http://www.milhcc.com/web2.htm">members</a>) The emphasis will be on "signal"; however, any historical displays will undoubtedly be welcomed - again please coordinate with Jamie so he can properly plan the "footprint" for all the displays!

Veterans Day Parade's on Wednesday  Nov 11th,2009 and the SeaBee Family Day this coming Saturday Nov 14,2009

 Greetings to MHCC! Just a few reminders and a couple of info/news items:

First off, we have a busy week coming up with two (2) events on Saturday, 7 Nov 09, then the Veteran's Parade on Wednesday, 11 Nov 09, and then the Navy SeaBee Family Day on Saturday, 14 Nov 09.

Ref Saturday, 7 nov 09 (Greenville, SC) : for the UpCountry Museum event please contact Sam Cooper (if you have not already done so) and let him know that you will be attending and with what equip/vehicle/uniform.  scooper2@charter.net]  If you cannot make contact with Sam, check with Doug Imes  dougimes@yahoo.com]  (phone #'s are in members page)

Ref Saturday, 7 Nov 09 (Spartanburg, SC) : for the Spartanburg Regional Museum event please let me know if you will be attending and with what equip/vehicle/uniform. Need as many vehicles, equipment displays, and period uniforms as possible. We also need to be set up ready to go before 1000hrs so please let me know the soonest you can so we can plan a good layout and not have to "wing it" Saturday morning. wlscholtes@charter.net or via phone the #'s in the members page.

Ref Wednesday, 11 Nov 09 (Spartanburg, SC): the MHCC is unit (position) number 14 for the parade. We will line up on Marion Street (vicinity of the swim center and Mt Moriah Church (South Church Street). We should line-up beginning at 1500 hrs with the parade beginning at 1600 hrs. I'll be there NLT 1500 hrs to help with the line-up. We've been allotted six (6) spaces; however, we can use the space for the unit following us as they will line up in the church parking lot. We may also "double park" in two or three columns if we need to do so. I know alot of you will be attending; however, please give me a call to confirm so I can plan a reasonable/efficient line-up. If you are not bringing a vehicle, then come in civilian or a uniform - we will have plenty of seats for riders!

(Note: One of our club members (Brad Wall) has been asked by the city of Chesnee, SC to put his truck in their parade (also Wednesday afternoon.) He will not be able to make it; however, he is willing to let a club member use his vehicle in the parade. Contact Brad at brad5811@hotmail..com  if you think you can make it.)

Ref Saturday, 14 Nov 09 (Greenville, SC): This event will be for the US Navy SeaBee Unit stationed at Donaldson Center in support of their family day. This unit just returned from a deployment in Iraq. All MHCC members are encouraged to attend/support with vehicles, equip displays, & uniforms. Since this event is a boa-fide military event (not open to the public) those of you with weapon displays are encouraged to bring them.. The event is scheduled from 1100 hrs to 1500 hrs. We should all arrive and be set up prior to 1100 - recommend we shoot for 1030 hrs at the latest. Note: There will be food for us! At this point I do not have any "hard" confirmations, so if you will be able to attend this one please let me know soonest. There is adequate space there to display everything but again I need an idea of what will be brought so we can plan a good layout!

Directions: On I-85 take the Pelham Road exit (the exit by the Michelin HQs) and go south on Pelham Road about one (1) mile to the Elks Lodge (on the right). I'll be there early so if you have any problems that day call me on my cell.

For planning purposes, two more events: Saturday, 12 Dec 09 - the Boiling Spring Christmas Parade sponsored by the Jaycees and Saturday & Sunday, 19 & 20 Dec 09 the SC Arms Collectors Assn Gun Show in Greenville, SC. More will follow on these events as we get closer to the dates!

Lastly, Junior Shove, one of our club members, is assisting SSGT Todd Campos USMCR who is helping the widow of a former marine recently deceased. I will let Junior explain the situation in detail to you. Anyone wanting to assist/support Junior and SSGT Shove please contact Junior (phone # in members page)

That's all for now folks! hope to see many of you at the upcoming events!

Wayne H. Scholtes
Pres, MHCC

Greetings all!  Information update for this coming weekend's Spartanburg Heritage Festival:

Location:  Verified as not Chesnee.  LOCATION CHANGED TO BOILING SPRINGS PARK!!!  (Directions:  Go up Highway 9 towards Boiling Springs.  Between the "Clock Restaurant" and the "Firehouse Sub Shop", turn right on to Double Bridge Road.  Go about 1/2 mile - library will be on your right, go some more past large field and park will be on your right - marked with a sign.) I'll be there early to help get you positioned.

The event is open to the public at 1000 hrs so we should have all vehicles in place prior to that time - I say we shoot for 0930 hrs to be in place!

Emphasis is on WWII; however, the parks project officer said any/all vehicles welcome! 

At this point I only have confirmation of vehicles from Chuck Shook (M151 jeep, the halftrack, and an M35 2 1/2 tn (towing the halftrack).  The MHCC really needs to get a couple of more vehicles there if we can, so see what you can do folks!  They're counting on us - and if you don't have a vehicle but have a period uniform (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, etc., you're encouraged to wear it and participate as a walking display!

Again, if you are able to attend, please let me know asap!!!!!!

Thanks guys!  Hope to see many of you this Saturday! 

Wayne Scholtes
Pres, MHCC    

Upcountry History Museum ask's how many vehicles are coming to the Vets Day weekend (11/7 10:00-5:00, and 11/8 1:00-5:00).  Those planning to display a vehicle, please let Sam Cooper know

Military Display at Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg, SC  This exhibit goes thru Nov. We will have a vehicle display on Sat Nov 7th.  Thanks to all who turned out for the reception on Aug 14th.