Belle-Scott Committee

The Belle-Scott Committee for practical community relations between the City of Belleville, Illinois and Scott Air Force Base was implemented in January of 1951.  This committee offers a direct means for the two communities to work together to promote matters of mutual interest.

Civilian and military representatives who comprise the Belle-Scott Committee meet each month to discuss topics including the encouragement of social, recreational, and cultural opportunities both in the City and on the Base.  In addition, this committee works together to promote more active participation in religious and educational programs, a closer working arrangement between the Municipal and Base Governments, better housing facilities and other special projects and promotions.

The Belle-Scott Committee developed several new programs in the last few years designed to enhance the positive relationship that currently exists between our communities.  Among the activities supported by the committee are a job shadowing program for enlisted personnel; the purchase of gifts at Christmas Time for children on Base; Support of the Airmen's Attic; and the development of a historic Air/Park Museum.  These new programs, along with the existing projects supported by the Belle-Scott Committee, allow us to show our support of, and appreciation for the men and women of the Scott Air Force Base throughout the year