Silver Beaver Spotlights, 2020
JOHN YEAGER In our sixth and final 2020 Silver Beaver recipient spotlight, we recognize John Yeager, an active volunteer in the Mountain Valley District who
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Autumn Melita Island Tree Planting & Transformation
A heartfelt thank you to all who made the autumn 2020 Melita Island Transformation Tree/Shrub Planting a complete success. A total of 114 trees and
SE Corner: Every Youth Counts
I can’t believe we are already through half of October. It’s all hands on deck as we keep the recruitment momentum going. Remember, every youth
Camp Registrations Now Being Accepted For 2021
In the last few years, we have made some significant, state-of-the-art improvements to our camping properties. If your unit has not recently been to a
A Cubmaster’s BLAST Experience
“Any leader in Scouting would benefit from this training,” – Nick Maharrey, Cubmaster, Pack 421 Laurel, MT. I took the Beginning Leader Accelerated Success Training with
A Letter From A Former Scoutmaster
As we transition to full-on fall, membership, popcorn and year-end fundraising become the focus of your professional staff. This is normally a celebratory time of
Recruiting With Screen-Boosted Scouting
We recruit so that every youth has the chance to be a Scout. Being a Scout leads to better life success, more time outdoors, great
It’s More Than Selling Popcorn
Why should we sell popcorn when its difficult to sell and overpriced? The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people
Join Us, “Get Outside” SBS Broadcast
The Screen-Boosted Scouting theme for August is, “Get Outside.” Want to hear about this month’s resources? Join the SBS Broadcast Video Call on August 26,
SE Corner: It’s Time To GROW
Now that the Montana Council has completed a very successful camp season at our beautiful K-M Scout Ranch, it is time for our fall recruitment
When Did Summer Camp Become All About Merit Badges?
Over the past five weeks, a united team of camp staff members from Melita, MOHAB and K-M delivered EPIC weeks of Scouting skills and adventure
A Compass Reading, Screen-Boosted Scouting
When you start something new, whether it is a backpacking trip or a training and communication initiative, the start is exciting and often the easiest