November 2009

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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 2009 participating communities. If your community did not receive a copy of them, please contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or online 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 any 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.

2009 First Place Community Award Winners are now being recognized in their local communities with a media event and a new "Certificate of Recognition" presentation.

In this issue of Community Matters

Conference Surveys Completed?
Conference Presentation Information Available
New 2009 Community Survey
MCB Project Book Matrix
NAP Tax Credits Available
Friends of MCB
Happy Thanksgiving!
Congratulations
Please Visit MCB Sponsors


Conference Surveys Completed?

It is the MCB Board's goal to make the MCB Conference the best it can be. To do so, MCB needs your feedback on this year's conference, and ideas on how we can make it even better.

If you haven't yet had a chance to complete the conference survey, please take a few moments now to fill out the on-line survey and make your opinion count.

Please fill out the survey on the MCB Web Site by November 26th, 2009.  
 

Conference Presentation Information Available

Several of the presenters from the conference have provided their materials to be available for those who are 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.


New 2009 Community Survey

Please take a few moments to access the New 2009 MCB Community Survey and complete the requested information from 10 questions that will help MCB plan future conferences and projects.

Please complete this survey by December 15, 2009.

Click on this link to take the survey

 

MCB Project Book Matrix

Community Projects that were entered in the 2009 MCB Awards Competition 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, or someone you know is interested in obtaining some of these tax credits, please contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or at mcb@iland.net.

Certain projects costs have been under-written by the Missouri Department of Economic Development Neighborhood Assistance Program. 
 

Friends of MCB

Please consider becoming a member of the "Friends of MCB."

For a $50-$249 membership, your name will appear on the MCB Web Site, in the MCB Annual Conference Program, and on other printed materials, as well as you 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 from the MCB Web Site.

Have A Happy Thanksgiving!

 Thanksgiving Clip Art 
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! 

 

 


 

 
 
Congratulations Higginsville! 2009 MCB Gene Speichinger Community of the Year Award Winner
   
2009 Sponsor Luncheon
The City of Higginsville was presented with the Gene Speichinger Community of the Year Award for 2009 by the then Interim Director of the Department of Economic Development, Katie Steele Danner during the Annual Awards Banquet held on Monday October 19, 2009.


Congratulations Clinton! 2009 MCB Glenn Smith Youth Group of the Year Award Winner  

The Clinton Youth Group was presented with the Glenn Smith Youth Group of the Year Award by the then Interim Director of the Department of Economic Development, Katie Steele Danner during the Annual Awards Banquet on Monday evening.

View the complete list of winners and the awards on the MCB Web Site. 

 

 


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