Jeff and Cindy Karver are the driving force and reason why Building A Better Boyertown has began to host Oktoberfest in Boyertown. In January 2008, Building A Better Boyertown announced the beginning of "3rd Saturday's". These Saturday events were to promote the businesses of Downtown Boyertown, encouraging the community to get involved and reconnect with each other. On Saturday February 16, 2008 the Karver's attended Boyertown's first 3rd Saturday event for an evening out with friends, enjoying dinner. After this evening, Jeff Karver wrote a letter to BBB with an idea for a larger community event.

The Karver's created their own "Oktoberfest committee", organizing members and meetings. BBB marveled at how this couple found time to spearhead such a project. Oktoberfest in Boyertown was not only to serve as an event which would bring the community together, but to serve as a fundraiser for BBB as well. The Karver's attitude about such a community event was contagious as they motivated others to get involved. This couple was a maelstrom of enthusiasm and energy, the number of community members they got involved with the event and the community is commendable.

Because of their unselfish donation of time, talent, commitment and contributions, Oktoberfest in Boyertown profited more than $10,000 in its first year and more than $11,000 in its second year. It is without a doubt that Building A Better Boyertown and the Boyertown Community are stronger because of the commendable display of the Karver's.

It is obvious that Jeff and Cindy Karver love their community as demonstrated by the many hours of time that they have dedicated to such a successful event. They continue to exhibit a commitment to the community's revitalization efforts through the unselfish donation of their time and talent as they once again have chosen to chair the Oktoberfest committee for 2010.

Jeff and Cindy Karver carry an ideal combination of poise and spunk, generosity of character and strength, selfless hard work and commitment, as well as appreciation and encouragement for others' efforts. Their objective, which they are obvious to communicate every opportunity they get, and which they unquestionably display through their actions, is a true love, support and dedication to their community. The dedication they display builds strength in individuals, the organization, and the community. As members and volunteers of BBB, the Karver's strive to bring the community together, making Boyertown "A Special Kind of Place".

Dear BBB Members,

The annual membership meeting of the Building a Better Boyertown will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room of the Boyertown Borough Hall, 100 South Washington Street, Boyertown, PA.  The purpose of this meeting is to have the BBB members elect additional directors to the board of directors and for members to receive a report of progress from the president of the board, John W. Lea, the Main Street Manager, Heather L. Oxenford, and BBB's Committee Chairs.

We cordially invite you to attend the annual meeting.   We will keep the meeting as succinct as possible but we would like to allow you the time to express any opinions or concerns you may have.  A great deal is happening as BBB continues to advance its mission.  We want to share the good news with you.

The Board of Directors of BBB looks forward to seeing you and at the annual meeting on March 23rd.  If you are unable to attend we will see you on the Main Street.

Regards from,

John W. Lea, President

Heather L. Oxenford, Main Street Manager