Governor Jay Nixon Invited to MCB Conference
Register for the MCB Conference
Deadline for Hotel Reservations
Conference Program Announced
MCB Auctions
Dancing with the Stars for Youth
Please Visit MCB Sponsors
Enter the Talent Show
Community Booths
Register for the MCB Conference
The annual MCB Conference is set for October 18-19th at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.
Registration materials are now
available on the MCB Web Site. A brochure will also be mailed to communities and neighborhoods. The conference fee is the same this year as last year. We are again pleased to announce that the fees for youth have been reduced to encourage attendance. MCB continues to underwrite a large portion of the conference fees.
MCB has applied for and received a grant that will allow all youth award nominees free registration and one night's lodging, and all adult award nominees receive a free conference registration. We do have funds from this grant to pay for youth and adult registration and lodging if the individual or community does not have funds to cover these expenses. These funds are on a first come first served basis. Please contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474, or at
mcb@iland.net for more information.
The "Early Bird" registration deadline is October 9. Tables of ten (10) may be reserved for the Monday, October 19 Awards Banquet. Reservations must be received by October 9. Please fill out the registration form by marking each meal that you anticipate attending. This allows MCB to keep costs down as much as possible. Please indicate on the form if the person registering is a youth participant. This will allow for adequate space in the youth programs.
Deadline for Hotel Reservations
The deadline for reservations for the MCB block of rooms at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City is October 1. Rooms may be available after that date, but at an increased rate.
The rate is $75.00 per night plus state tax of $5.79 and lodging tax of $2.25. Please call the hotel at 573-635-1234, or toll free at 800-338-8088 and ask for the group block "MCB."
The hotel registration form is on the MCB Web Site. Send the registration form along with payment or credit card information to:
Capitol Plaza Hotel
415 McCarty Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Conference Program Announced
The 46th Annual Missouri Community Betterment Conference Program is available on the MCB Web Site. MCB has been fortunate this year to again have a Youth and Adult Planning Committee to help plan the schedule of events for the conference. We have also relied on the comments that communities and neighborhoods have shared from previous MCB conferences.
MCB is planning a new special event on Sunday evening following the Live Auction and Talent Show: The Brandon White "Dancing With the Stars for Youth" Program!
There will again be a youth and adult track of programming at the conference this year. Most conference sessions will be separate, but the youth and adults will be joined together for the community "Disaster Recovery Process" presentation.
Please plan to attend the 2009 MCB Annual Conference whether your community is entered in this year's competition or not. Conference time has been scheduled for communities and neighborhoods to share information with each other, and display booths from various resource organizations will be available. Several programs will feature communities sharing information about their successful local projects.
MCB Auctions
It's time to think about the Silent and Live auctions that are scheduled for the 2009 MCB conference. These have been very successful during past conferences, and have helped a great deal with the expenses for the youth program. This year's auctions proceeds will again be designated entirely for youth programs.
Each community that has entered the 2009 Award competition will soon be receiving a letter with a form and details enclosed requesting items for the Silent Auction.
MCB is asking each community to donate something (a basket representing the community, an item, or whatever they choose) for either auction. The items can be brought to the conference on Sunday afternoon.
The Live Auction will take place Sunday evening with the Talent Show, and the Silent Auction will be operating until just before the Monday Night Banquet.
This is a chance to showcase your community by not only sharing local community talent in the Talent Show, but also by promoting your community with local products or items. Your community may have promotional materials displayed by the entry in the Silent Auction.
Please consider helping MCB by joining in this effort. If you have any questions when your community receives the letter, please contact Carolee Hazlet at 660-263-3345 or email to
carolee@mcmsys.com.
Dancing with the Stars for Youth
Speaker, Actor, Model, and Entrepreneur, Brandon Lee White, is committed to empowering youth through entertainment and education. Brandon captivates and moves listeners to look at things from a different perspective. As a professional Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dance instructor at Louis & Company Dance Studio, he founded "Step In, Step Out" a youth ballroom program centered around personal growth and physical fitness.
At the 2009 MCB Conference Sunday evening and Monday morning, Brandon White will share dancing lessons. Come to these sessions and learn the messages of "Self Balance," and "The Power of Lead Follow."
Enter the Talent Show
Sunday Night's conference activities will once again include a Community Talent Show. Individuals or community groups who would like to show off their special talents should contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or at
mcb@iland.net.
When calling or emailing, be sure to provide details on the type of act, the length, and the number of people involved. A stage and PA system will be provided. Any special equipment or musical instruments must be provided by the community group participants.
Community Booths
Plan to share information about your community or neighborhood at the MCB Conference. This is a great way to showcase your community or neighborhood, and there is no booth rental fee. Call and reserve your space now. Booth set up is on Sunday afternoon and takedown is after the banquet, Monday evening.
If your community or neighborhood would like to have a booth, please contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or
mcb@iland.net.
