A Room Full of Giants
Your council’s Key 3 (Walt McIntosh, Council President; Jory Dellinger, Scout Executive; and Scott Hooper, Council Commissioner) recently spent a week at Philmont near Cimarron,
Category: Executive’s Corner
SE Corner: View From NYLT
As I write this, I am at National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at K-M Scout Ranch. It is always enjoyable to be a “fly on
SE Corner: Defined By The Mission, Not The Name
Preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. “On
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
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
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
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