District Overview
Mountain Valley District (MVD) is aptly named because anywhere in our district, we are blessed with the view of one of six incredible mountain ranges, including the Bridger, Gallatin and the Absaroka mountains. The mountains and rivers are our Scouting playground, providing a place where boys and girls learn leadership skills, explore their abilities, expand their potential, make friends and have adventures. MVD has an active District program of three Camporees each year and activities like the Cub Scout Shoot, District Pinewood Derby, and Day Camp.
All of our Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, and Venturer Crews are open to boys and girls. Youth can join their age-appropriate program: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, or the Fire or Police Explorer Posts. Adult Scouters find a welcoming community with like-minded parents on the importance of service, fitness and the wholesomeness of being outside. Scouting – with all of its adventures – is for the entire family
Roundtables are the first Thursday of the month. Information, Scout fellowship, and often snacks are for everyone!
July and August Summer Roundtable Break
No Roundtable over these two summer months. A Newsletter will be sent out to leaders. Have fun camping, hiking, and being Scouts!
Popcorn Kick off Roundtable!
Thursday, September 4, 6:30 PM
First Security Bank Community Room, 2046 Cattail St.
View the June 2025 Newsletter.
Missed an issue? View 2025 Newsletters here.
This provides the basic resources Life Scouts will need when preparing to begin the process of working toward their Eagle Scout Rank. The Eagle Scout Checklist below will help Life Scouts stay on track on their path toward Eagle. If you have any questions contact Chris Sehy.
Scouts BSA temporary Eagle requirements. Check out this article regarding requirements for our new Scouts BSA youth. Click Here!
If you need a merit badge counselor application or help with anything else merit badge related, please email District Executive Renee Stephens.
Clear, routine communication is a key goal of the District. Make sure you get connected to MVD Scouting by email, texts, calendar, and the website.
Regular emails come directly from people in various Scouting positions such as the District Leadership, Unit Leaders, and Committee members, and Commissioners.
Remind Texts
You can receive MVD texts by signing up to REMIND. This is at no cost, and it does not put any applications on your phone. Reminders are sent before Roundtable, about other deadlines, and in the event of an emergency where the Scouting community may be able to help. Joining the REMIND network is easy.
- Type “81010” in the “TO” box of your text message.
- In the “MESSAGE” section, type the “@” symbol and the code for your interest: For general MVD messages or alerts = @scoutmvd
For MVD District Committee Business = @mvd315
Sign-up today! You can unsubscribe at any time. Any messages sent will also appear on our MVD home page in the widget.
When you sign-up, you will be asked to type in your name, and if you are a student, teacher, or parent. Say “P” for “parent”.
Newsletter
MVD publishes a monthly newsletter which is posted on the WEBSITE and sent to Unit Leaders.
District contact directory
Katie Daughenbaugh
kdaughenbaugh@gmail.com 406-570-4146
Mike O'Donnell
mpotlo@gmail.com 406-600-5118
Renee Stephens
renee.stephens@scouting.org 406-585-0272
Activities
MVD SPOTLIGHT
Scouting America Unveils Enhanced Safeguarding Youth Training
Scouting America has launched a newly enhanced Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) program, reinforcing its commitment to the safest environment for youth.
Training
Most Scouting America training is on-line, but some training must be done in person. The best way to find training is to look at the MVD Calendar. The in-person courses for outdoor training, which include Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills, BALOO, and Wilderness First Aid, are only taught once each year. If you need these classes, sign up as early as possible and mark your calendar!
Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) is required when any adult (18 or older) joins Scouts and an annual refresher is required each year thereafter. Hazardous Weather Training is required every 2-years and can only be taken online. You will need to create an account or sign into your account on MyScouting.org.
Remember, if you need training at your site, you can always ask! Fill out the HELP form and let us help.
Thank you for being part of Scouting!
Greg Ellsworth
(406) 600-3895
Training Help With anything Form
The 2025 course is not yet scheduled. Please reference the 2023 page for general information about the course. We will update as soon as details become available.
The 2026 course is scheduled for April 10-12, 2026. We will update with current information as details are finalized. The 2025 course page is available for reference.
Useful Forms & Documents
Forms
Scouting America Health Forms
Depending on the activity, Scouts and Leaders need either a part A & B, or also a part C. Ask your Unit Leader if you have questions.
Scouting America Resources
MyScouting
This is the site you use to access training, and also enter information like service hours for your unit.
Guide to Safe Scouting (Scouting Safely)
The Guide to Safe Scouting and other important safety materials.
Cub Hub
Training, recruiting, and all things Cub Scouts are here at the Cub Hub.
ScoutStuff.org
This is the national online Scouting store. The Bozeman Trading Post can order anything on this site, and you will not have to pay for shipping.
Lifesaving Award
This is the form to complete to submit a Scout or Scouter for the lifesaving award.