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
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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
Challenges Bring Troop Together
It was a sunny day in June (2023) and spirits were high as the Scouts and their leaders were dropped off at the trailhead at
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
50 Miles For 50 Years
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Troop 676, an all-male Scouts BSA troop in Bozeman, Mont., a group of dedicated Scouts and Scoutmasters undertook
Popsicles, Fun, and Scout Recruiting
Several years ago, Mountain Valley had a summer family fun event at Lindley Park that was both wildly successful and a disaster. We are trying
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
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