Register for the 2008 MCB Conference October 19th and 20th
The annual MCB Conference is set for October 19th-20th at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.
Registration materials are now available on the MCB Web Site. A brochure has been 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 free 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 the funds to cover these expenses. These funds are available on a "first request" basis. Contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or
mcb@iland.net for more information.
The Early Bird Registration deadline is October 10, 2008. Tables of eight (8) may be reserved for the Monday, October 20, 2008 Awards Banquet. Reservations must be received by October 10, 2008. 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.
Deadline for Hotel Reservations
The deadline for reservations for the MCB block of rooms at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City was October 1, however rooms may continue to be available.
You are encouraged to 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 reservation form along with payment or credit card information to Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W. McCarty, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.
Please be sure to make your hotel reservations today!
2008 MCB Award Competition 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, Jameson, Caledonia, Graham, Annapolis, and Howardville.
Category 2: Higbee, Green City, Grant City, Bourbon, Mansfield, and Crane.
Category 3: Albany, Houston, Cabool, Shelbina, Arcadia Valley, East Prairie,
El Dorado Springs, and Louisiana.
Category 4: Bonne Terre, Lamar, Higginsville, Brookfield, Salem, and Eldon.
Category 5: Cameron, Pleasant Hill, Sullivan, Aurora, and Perryville.
Category 6: Clinton, Ozark, Maryville, Kennett, and Moberly.
Good luck to all the participating communities!
MCB Needs 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 programs (where the proceeds have been designated).
MCB is asking the communities to donate something, such as a basket representing their community, or any item(s) 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 start on Sunday afternoon and end just before the banquet on Monday Night.
Here is a chance to show off your community by not only sharing your talent in the talent show, but also by promoting your community with products or items as you may have promotional material displayed by your item in the Silent Auction.
We hope that you will join us in this effort. If you have any questions, please call Carolee Hazlet at 660-263-3345 or e-mail to:
carolee@mcmsys.com.
2008 MCB Talent Show
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 417-334-3474 or at
mcb@iland.net.
When calling, be sure to provide details on the type and length of the act, and the number of people involved. A stage and PA system will be provided. You must arrange to bring any special equipment or musical instruments you need.
This is a fun event and MCB wants the many talented people involved in community betterment to share their special skills with all conference attendees. Individuals or groups(whatever the size) are invited to participate in the Talent Show.
Sign Up Today!.
Community Booths
MCB wants 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 or neighborhood and there is no booth rental fee. Booth set up is Sunday afternoon and take down is after the Monday evening banquet.
In order to have enough space for all the community booths that want to participate, please call and reserve your space now. Please contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or at
mcb@iland.net.
MCB Sweatshirts and T-Shirts
MCB Sweatshirts and T-Shirts will be available to be ordered at the 2008 MCB Conference in the registration area during the conference. Samples will be available for you to see the finished product. Orders may be placed at the conference and the products mailed to you. MCB does not keep extra products in stock.
Sweatshirts are $20 and T-Shirts are $10. For more information, contact Jan Simon at 417-334-3474 or by e-mail at mcb@iland.net.
