Maplewood Community Betterment Foundation

Board of Directors

Patrick Jugo-President

Steve Moseley-Vice-President

Pat Trout-Secretary

Rob Birenbaum

Tish Corcoran

Jay Hardy

Lee Holmes

Ben Lamperti

Pickett Lema

Richard Ryerson

Diane Watkins

Ex-Officio
Marty Corcoran
Dr. Linda Henke, PHD

The Mission of the Maplewood Community Betterment Foundation (MCBF) is to unify the efforts of the Business, Government and Residential members in promoting and evolving the social welfare of the Community, by:

Fortifying the Community image in the St. Louis Metropolitan region.

Engaging the Community in activities and programs that promote the City of Maplewood as a great place to live.

Assisting the Chamber of Commerce, Special Business District (SBD) and the City of Maplewood in promoting the Business environment.

To facilitate the funding of these efforts, the MCBF will maximize its position as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) entity.

The Maplewood Community Betterment Foundation (MCBF) is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that includes an equal mix of Maplewood residents and Maplewood business people. It was formed in May 1982, to revitalize the community, to improve its image, and to unite government, residents, and business in a common spirit for the good of Maplewood. The Board of Directors meets quarterly to plan programs that help achieve its goals. Day to day activities are managed by the Executive Director that MCBF shares with the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce.

Programs that MCBF sponsors, or has sponsored, include:

•	Free monthly concert series in Ryan Hummert Memorial Park May through September
•	A retail loan program by which qualified businesses can borrow up to 25% of funds needed to start a business in Maplewood or expand an existing one.
•	Sending media releases which bring positive attention to Maplewood activities, its residents, schools, or businesses.
•	Coordinating a history committee to research Maplewood's rich history and document it for its residents. Current projects include a history book celebrating Maplewood's Centennial 1908 -2008.
•	Community socials where neighbors come together to meet informally.
•	Partnering with the Chamber of Commerce on a variety of projects.
•	Recognizing the good community work provided by Maplewood schools, churches, social, civic, and service organizations.
•	Block Party entertainment and promotion.
•	Coordinating a forum where Maplewood voters may hear from and meet political and school board candidates.
•	Partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to organize Maplewood's first Town Hall Meeting to hear public opinion and suggestions.

MCBF looks forward to sponsoring more programs in the future and the community's enthusiastic response and attendance shows their support. MCBF have been instrumental in inspiring positive change and in promoting a healthy self-image among Maplewood residents and business people. There is a wonderful spirit of cooperation in the community, which will contribute to it's bright future. If you would like to learn more about the work MCBF does or if you would like to make a charitable contribution, please call 781-8588.

Maplewood Community Betterment Foundation (MCBF)
2915 Sutton Boulevard
Maplewood, MO 63143
Phone: 314-781-8588
Fax: 314-781-5397