Bring-a-Friend Events: an Ingredient to Successful Recruiting!
The three most successful recruiting strategies for units are hosting open house sign-up nights, school sign-up nights, and ask-a-friend events. We have been doing the first
Category: Districts
Key 3 Commitment In New Units
Forming new units is how we reach more youth, which is the mission of Scouting. Like many things, however, it is easier said than done.
50-Mile, Five-Day Missouri Breaks Adventure
Nestled in sleeping bags tucked into the confines of Hole in the Wall – a geologic formation among the White Cliffs skirting the Missouri River
World & National Jamboree Recaps
NATIONAL JAMBOREE The Montana Council was proud to have 23 Scouts and leaders represent Montana at the National Jamboree, a gathering of thousands of Scouts
Welcome Grace Friend To Team 315
It is with great pleasure that the Montana Council welcomes Grace Friend as the new District Executive for the Mullan Trail District. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Grace
Membership Learning Curve
Now is the time to put recruiting first on your unit’s priority list. Whatever you used to do for recruiting, do that and do new
Back-to-Scouting Night
As a parent, I always liked “Back to School Night” because you met the teachers and got oriented to the school year. Program Kick-off is
Myths and Legends At Grizzly Base
The Northwest District, Montana Council, BSA recently held its annual Cub Scout Wilderness Experience event at Grizzly Base Camp near Bigfork. This year’s theme was
Call for Awards, Mountain Valley District
With Mountain Valley District’s May 11, 2023, awards event on the horizon, it is time to reflect on accomplishments and appreciate leaders and Scouts. We
Scouting for Food, Great Falls: 2023
As Scouts, we know how fortunate we are to have a warm meal every night — whether around the campfire or at the kitchen table.
Elections Time
April is elections month in Mountain Valley. What does that mean? First, it means that a Nominating Committee is formed and they talk to existing