Register
for MCB Conference
The
annual MCB Conference is set for October
22nd - 23rd at the Holiday Inn Select
in Columbia.
Registration
materials are now available on the MCB
web site. There is a small increase
in the conference fees this year due
to the rising cost of the conference.
MCB continues to underwrite a large
portion of the conference fee.
The
Early Bird Registration deadline is
October 10 Tables of eight (8) may be
reserved for the Monday, October 23
Awards Banquet. Reservations must be
received by October 10. Please fill
out the registration form by marking
each meal that you anticipate attending.
It allows MCB to keep costs down as
much as possible. Please indicate on
the form if the person registering is
a youth participant. We want to have
adequate space in the youth programs.
2006
MCB Award Program Participants
We
are pleased to have the following communities
participating in the MCB Award Program
this year. They are listed by categories.
Category
1: Allendale, Annapolis, Anniston, Barnard,
Caledonia, Graham, Sheridan, and Sumner.
Category
2: Bourbon, Essex, Fairfax, Grant City,
Green City, Howardville and Tri-C.
Category
3: Albany, Butler, Cabool, Canton, El
Dorado Springs, Houston, Lamar, Louisiana
and Shelbina.
Category
4: Brookfield, Cameron, Charleston,
Eldon, Higginsville, Lexington, Salem
and Pleasant Hill.
Category
5: Aurora, Chillicothe, Clinton, Jennings,
Moberly, Ozark and Perryville.
Good
luck to all the participants!
Deadline
for Hotel Reservation is Extended
The
deadline for reservations for the MCB
block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Select
in Columbia is being extended until
October 11. Rooms may be available after
that date, but at an increased rate.
The
rate is $74.95 plus tax and $1.95 hotel
services surcharge. This is the same
rate we have had previously. Call 1-800-HOLIDAY
and ask for the group block MCB.
The
hotel registration form is on the MCB
web site. Send reservation form
along with payment or credit card infomration
to Holiday Inn Select 2200 I-70 Drive
SW, Columbia, MO 65203.
Please
be sure and make your hotel reservations
today!
Conference
Program Provides New Resources for Communities
and Neighborhoods
The
43rd Annual Missouri Community Betterment
Conference Program is available on the
MCB
web site. We have been fortunate
this year to have a Youth and an Adult
Planning Committee to help plan the
schedule of events for our conference.
We have planned programs that will provide
communities, neighborhoods and youth
with new resources for their various
projects.
We
have added a Youth Pool Party on Sunday
as well as a DJ after the Live Auction
and Talent Show. There will be a youth
and adult track of programs this year.
Most of the sessions will be separate,
but we will be joining together for
the Spectrum Temperament:Understanding
Yourself and Others and the MCB Update/"Share
Your Success".
Please
plan to attend the MCB Conference this
year whether you submitted an entry
or not. We have scheduled time for communities
and neighborhoods to share information
with each other and provided display
booths from various resource organizations.
MCB
Needs Your Silent and Live Auction Items
The
MCB silent and live auctions have been
very successful and help a great deal
to keep the expenses lower for the youth
program for which the proceeds are designated.
We
are asking the communities to donate
something, such as a basket representing
their 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 during
the Pizza Party/Talent Show on Sunday
night. The Silent Auction will be in
place until the Monday night banquet.
We
hope you will join us in this effort.
To register your items or if you have
any questions please call Carolee Hazlet
at 660-263-3345 or e-mail carolee@mcmsys.
com.
Send
in Your Talent Show Entry Today
Sunday
night's 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 660-259-4409 or
mcb@iland.net
.
When
calling, be sure to provide details
on the type of act, the length and number
of people involved. A stage and PA system
will be provided: if you need any special
equipment or musical instruments, you
must arrange to bring them.
This
is a fun event and we want the many
talented people in community betterment
to share their special skills with us.
Individuals, groups whatever the size
we want you to be a participant in the
Talent Show. Sign up today!
Showcase
Your Community with a Community Booth
We
want to give communities and neighborhoods
the opportunity to promote their area
by hosting a community booth. This is
a great way to showcase your community
and there is no booth rental fee.
In
order to have enough space for all the
community booths that are wanting to
participate, please 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 660-259-4409 or mcb@iland.net.
"Preparing
for Your Community's Next Disaster:
Are You Ready?"
The
Missouri Community Development Society
is hosting a workshop for community
development practitioners entitled,
"Preparing for Your Community's
Next Disaster: Are You Ready" on
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 from 10:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn
Select Executive Center in Columbia,
Missouri. The registration fee is $50.00
and includes lunch and refreshments.
Registration is limited to 50 people
so sign up soon! Holiday Inn Select
Room Rates are available for MCB Prices
on Monday Night. Questions or comments
contact: adamsjr@missouri
.edu or University
of Missouri Extension.
Event
Speakers will be: Ann Patton "Show
Me! An Inside Look at Citizen Engagement
Grassroots Look at Hazards Management"
Joshua Barnes "Humans as Critical
Infrastructure"
Send
the information below along with a check
payable to MoCDS. Registration is not
confirmed until a check is received.
Name: Organization: Address: City, State,
Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Mail info and
payment to: Johanna Reed Adams, Ph.D.
Chair, MoCDS Professional Development
Committee, University of Missouri, 223
Gentry Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-7040.
MCB
Sweatshirts and T-Shirts
During
the 2005 Annual Conference and at the
Regional Meetings it was suggested that
MCB again have Sweatshirts and T-Shirts
for sale. We are answering your request.
MCB
Sweatshirts and T-Shirts will be available
to be ordered at the conference in Expo
I on Monday, October 23. Sweatshirt
and T-Shirt samples will be available
for you to see the finished product.
Orders may be placed at the conference
and the product mailed to you or you
may pre-order by contacting Jan Simon.
Aproximate
cost is $20 for Sweatshirts and $10
for T- Shirts. Additional shipping charges
may be necessary. For more information
contact Jan Simon at 660-259-4409 or
mcb@iland.net
Friends
of MCB Want You To Join Us
Consider
becoming a member of "Friends of
MCB". For your $50-$249 membership
your name will appear on the website,
in the conference program and other
printed materials, as well as being
introduced at the MCB luncheon and banquet
and receiving an MCB pin. The number
of Friends has increased this year,
but we want you to join us also.
Please
send your membership dues to Jan Simon,
Executive Director of MCB at 22820 Hwy.
24, Dover, MO 64022. For more information
about the "Friends of MCB"
call Jan at 660-259-4409 or mcb@iland.net.
Download
the Friends of MCB membership form.
