President’s Report from the National Annual Meeting
As I write this to you all, I’m struggling with airline delays, rescheduling, and lost luggage, trying to return from the National Annual Meeting. Your council was well-represented. You
Category: Executive’s Corner
State Of The Council Address
This past weekend, I had the honor and privilege of attending our Annual Convention to report on the state of our council – Team 315,
SE Corner: Convention – What’s It All About? Why Should I Go?
In Montana like most states, all non-profit organizations are required to have an annual meeting of its membership. The purpose of that meeting is to evaluate
Why Attend Annual Convention
If you haven’t been to one of the Montana Council’s past Annual Conventions, I’ll let you in on something that we’re honestly NOT trying to
SE Corner: A Strong Start
Over the past several weeks, I have attended Investment in Character & Leadership (ICL) events in Bozeman, Missoula, and Great Falls. It is a busy
Executive Corner: Council-Wide Roundtable
Communication and getting information shared is one of the hardest challenges we face in Scouting. Sharing ideas and ways to handle or fix situations can
Welcome Council Commissioner Scott Hooper
As of January 1st, 2024, the Montana Council has a new Council Commissioner. Scott Hooper has been selected to take the place of Gary Ely who
Anniversary Month Contest: 2024
On Feb. 8, 2024, we will celebrate the 114th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Since its founding in 1910, more than 130 million
All I Can Say Is, “Thank You”
To all my Montana Council Friends – As of December 31, I have stepped down as your Council Commissioner and am honored to move to
President’s Message: Finishing 2023 Strong
Holiday Greetings, At this special time of year, it is important to recognize and be thankful for all of our blessings, big and small. To
A Holiday Gift Guide For Scouters: 2023
Camping is intended to be fun. Sometimes it’s about kicking back and relaxing or cooking a great meal fire-side. Sometimes it’s simply about getting outdoors
Executive Message: Every Kid Counts
Some days we wonder why we put time into training, or why we spent so much time on a craft that took a long time