Virtual Merit Badge Classes Create Opportunities
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, over 50 Scouts BSA members, scatted across 12 Montana cities, discussed topics from Covid-19 relief to farming with U.S. Sen.
Author: Montana Council
SE Corner: Montana Council’s 2020 Successes
Although 2020 was a difficult and challenging year, the Montana Council had numerous successes. Thanks to our outstanding staff and volunteers, the council achieved its
My Pledge, To Youth Who Need Boy Scouts
My fellow Scouters and Scouting Supporters, As I enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with two children, I found myself reflecting on the unprecedented events that have transpired
SE Corner: New Weekly Virtual Den Meetings
It may, at first, seem disappointing when we hear Montana Council only recruited about 250 new Scouts this fall. It’s true, this is considerably down
Scouter Weissman Helps Feed Stranded Shelby Football Team
When the Shelby football team became stranded in Great Falls, Mont., Aaron Weissman – Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1026 and Ricemaster at Teriyaki Madness in Great
Thirteen Awarded Medal of Merit, Northwest District
Eleven Scouts and two adult volunteer leaders were awarded the Medal of Merit during a National Court of Honor on Oct. 24, 2020, in Bigfork,
Deputy SE Corner: Keep Calm. Scout On.
We get it. Things are tough. We are tackling some complicated problems. We are challenged with recruitment, training, canceling events, finding places to meet and
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
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