Greetings!
Another MCB Conference has been completed - but the community betterment work in communities all across the state continues every day.
MCB Judges' comments have been forwarded to all 2008 participating communities. If you did not receive them, contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474, or at
mcb@iland.net.
Your MCB Board is already working on the planning process for next year. Thank you for filling out the conference survey. If you have suggestions, please contact Jan Simon.
Thanks to all who attended and supported this year's conference. Your participation plays a vital part in the future of the MCB program.
Have You Completed Your Conference Survey?
It is the MCB Board's goal to make the MCB Conference the best it can be. To do so, we need your feedback on this year's conference, and ideas on how we can make it even better.
If you haven't had a chance to complete the conference survey, please take a few moments to fill out the online survey and make your opinion count.
Please have all survey responses completed by November 26, 2008. Fill out the survey
here at the MCB Web Site.
Click on the home button to find the
link.
Conference Presentation Information Now Available
Several of the presenters from the conference have provided their materials to those interested in obtaining copies.
You may review a list of the presenter's materials on the MCB Web Site, and more will be added as they are received from the presenters.
MCB Resource Directory Available on the MCB Web Site
The MCB Resource Directory continues to be available on the MCB Web Site. This directory provides a tool for communities to be better able to continue to provide the quality of life they want in their community.
New information is constantly being added as it is received. If you have, or know of, information to add to the directory, please contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or at
mcb@iland.net.
The MCB Resource Directory has been financially supported by Ameren Services. Please feel free to use it often!
MCB Project Book Matrix
Community Projects that were entered in the 2008 MCB Awards Competition through a community project book are now listed on the MCB Web Site.
NAP Tax Credits Available
Missouri Community Betterment has been approved for the Neighborhood Assistance Program 70% Tax Credits.
If you are, or you know someone who may be interested in obtaining some of these tax credits, please contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or at
mcb@iland.net.
Certain project costs have been under-written by the MO Department of Economic Development Neighborhood Assistance Program.
The Friends of MCB Want You To Join Us
Please consider becoming a member of the "Friends of MCB." For your $50-$249 membership, your name will appear on the MCB Web Site, in the MCB Annual Conference Program and other printed materials, as well as being introduced at the MCB Conference Luncheon and Banquet, and receiving a MCB lapel pin.
Please send your membership dues to:
Jan Simon
MCB Executive Director
1702 Cedar Ridge Way
Branson West, Missouri 65737
For more information about the "Friends of MCB," please contact Jan at 417-334-3474 or at
mcb@iland.net. You may also download the Friends of MCB membership form at the MCB Web Site.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The MCB Board and Executive Director, Jan Simon thank all of you for your participation in the MCB Program and wish each of you a very happy Thanksgiving.
The City of Clinton was presented with the Grand Prize by Missouri Governor Matt Blunt during the Annual Awards Banquet held on Monday October 20, 2008.
