Takeaways from the 2026 National Annual Meeting
Last month, your Council Key 3 – Council Commissioner Scott Hooper, Scout Executive Jory Dellinger, and I, Council Chairman Walt McIntosh – had the opportunity to
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Welcome Linda Schultz To Team 315
Linda Schultz has accepted our Billings part-time store associate position. We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the extra help
Supporting Military Families Through Scouting
For military families, life often includes frequent moves, new schools, and constant transitions. Scouting can provide something incredibly valuable during those changes: friendship, leadership opportunities,
Now Is The Time To Plan For The Next School Year
Few of us are thinking about next year when June arrives, but now is the best time to plan for Scouting for the next school
Five Ways To Help Your Teen Fail
This article originally appeared in the May 2026 Mental Health Awareness issue of Montana Parent. Being a teenager these days is hard. Chronic connection to digital
Youth Led – Adult Supervised
A fictional scenario to set the scene: A person finds a town where soccer is an unknown sport. That person then recruits youth to play
Silver Beaver Spotlight: 2026
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor a council can bestow on a Scouting volunteer. This prestigious award recognizes distinguished service to youth through
State Of The Council Address
Montana Council Chairman of the Board Walt McIntosh delivers the 2026 State of the Council address during the annual convention in Helena.
Summer Unit Program – What’s Your Plan?
Now is the time to start planning for a great summer experience for your Scouts.
Available Now: Refresher For Safeguaring Youth Training
Last year, Scouting America replaced Youth Protection training (YPT) with the new full Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) course. After completing the full training, Scouting America
Invest In Yourself – Invest In Your Scouts
We are doubling down on our commitment to you. On Saturday, May 25th, in the afternoon, we are offering Leader-Specific Training – completely free of charge. No barriers. No excuses. Just show up.
Powerhouse Recruiting: Ask-a-Friend Events
Ask-a-Friend events are essential to the membership health of your unit. The only two recruiting techniques more effective than ask-a-friend events are school and open