MVD Hooked on Scouting Kick-off
The Mountain Valley membership kick-off is here! All the materials are premiering at the May 2 Roundtable to help you adopt Montana’s 2024 theme of Hooked
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Help Us Prepare For Summer Camp
Melita Island on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, 2024 K-M Scout Ranch on May 31 – June 2, 2024 Rangers Duane and Nick need your help setting
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
NYLT Changed My Life
Dear Scouts and Scouters, My name is Ruby D., and I am this year’s Youth Course Lead of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). If you
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
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
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.
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
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