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Fairwell from the District Commissioner, please pass this on to your volunteers.

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Via Rex Jewett:
Greetings fellow Scouters,

After years of being the Lewis and Clark District Commissioner, I have decided to take a step back and become a Unit Commissioner again. I want to thank all of you and your volunteers for making Lewis and Clark one of the best, if not the best, District in the Montana Council. My term officially ends June 30th. Brad Weaver has taken over the administrative duties, he will be at tonight’s Roundtable and District meetings please give him your full co-operation.
We have a new District Executive, Sandra Dogiakos. Please come to the meeting tonight and introduce yourself, I know her, she’s very capable and very nice.  
Tonight’s roundtable will be the new YPT2 training, please send your people to this, I took it last week online and it was somewhat confusing to use. The live training will be much easier.
As always I am sending this message to you via BCC for your security.
Thank You again, you made my job easy,
Rex Jewett
District  Commissioner
Lewis and Clark District  (Retired!)
See you on the golf course!

2018/2019 Scout Events!

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We want your input! On April 10th our district will be voting to approve the remainder of the 2018 and 2019 district event calendar.
Because YOU are the district, your feedback is important! The discussion and vote will take place at 7:30pm at 1015 15th Ave S, Great Falls.
Please click the link for the draft calendar: 18-19 Calendar draft

Mark your Calendars!

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March

  • 10th: Scouting for Food Bag Drop-Off- Contact: Laura Boyd 406-781-1458, scoutingforfoodmt@gmail.com
  • 13th: District Scout NightAnnual District Meeting and Elections, 7:30pm- 1015 15th Ave S, Great Falls
    • Eagle Board of Review, 7pm- Peace Lutheran Church 3340 11th Ave S, Great Falls. Contact: Tim Locke 406-788-0324
    • Commissioner’s Meeting, 6:30pm- Contact: Rex Jewett 406-231-8110, jmjewett@bresnan.net
  • 17th Scouting for Food Can Pick-up- Contact: Laura Boyd 406-781-1458, scoutingforfoodmt@gmail.com

April

  • 10h: District Scout NightCommissioner’s Meeting, 6:30pm- Contact: Rex Jewett 406-231-8110, jmjewett@bresnan.net
    • District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm- 1015 15th Ave S, Great Falls
    • Eagle Board of Review, 7pm- Peace Lutheran Church 3340 11th Ave S, Great Falls. Contact: Tim Locke 406-788-0324
  • 13th-14th: Trail to First Class- Presented by the Ne-I-Yah Chapter, Order of the Arrow- Holter Lake. Contact Advisor, Gene Cantley- 406-231-7073
  • 13th-14th: Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills/Baloo Training- Information & Registration, to assist with training,click HERE
  • 27th: 1st Registration Deadline for Cub Day Camp- $50 before deadline. Contact: Laura Boyd 406-781-1458, dodge4life61@yahoo.com
  • 27-29th: 2018 Montana Council Annual Convention- Come help our district celebrate the accomplishments of our units and Scouts! All are welcome and invited to attend! Information

May

  • 8th: District Scout NightCommissioner’s Meeting, 6:30pm- Contact: Rex Jewett 406-231-8110, jmjewett@bresnan.net
    • District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm- 1015 15th Ave S, Great Falls
    • Eagle Board of Review, 7pm- Peace Lutheran Church 3340 11th Ave S, Great Falls. Contact: Tim Locke 406-788-0324
  • 17th: 2nd Registration Deadline for Cub Day Camp- $60 before deadline. Contact: Laura Boyd 406-781-1458, dodge4life61@yahoo.com
  • 19th District Awards & Leader Recognition Dinner: This night is for YOU, all district and unit volunteers. You work hard all year to provide a great program for your Scouts, you and your units’ leaders deserve to be recognized! Nomination forms coming soon…. Contact Brad Weaver: 406-750-8615
  • 31st Commissioner Staff Meeting 6:30pm Location TBD. Please note the schedule change – from May forward Commissioner Staff meetings will be held the last Thursday of the month.

 

District Derby Canceled 

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Due to a lack of track and volunteers, the 2018 district pinewood derby has been canceled. 
Per announcements beginning early December, via this newsletter, district meetings, roundtables, and district calendar, we needed support from our Cub units in setting up a track and a few to assist with weigh-ins and running the cars. In order to adequately prepare, we had until January 20th to have volunteers come forward. That, unfortunately did not happen.
Hopefully we will be able to resume the races for our Scouts in 2019!

Montana Trails

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Scoutbook Lite

Scoutbook Lite To Launch, 2018

National BSA recently announced a new application called Scoutbook Lite will replace Internet Advancement in the second quarter of this year.
Scoutbook Lite is a free, full-featured, online tool allowing leaders, parents and Scouts to manage a wide variety of Scouting related information. …
Learn More >
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Silver Beaver

Silver Beaver Nominations

The Silver Beaver Award is a council‐level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Don’t delay on submitting your nominations.
Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council.
If you wish to nominate a candidate, please download the form …
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2018 ICL: Bronze, Gold, Platinum Recognition

2018 ICL: Bronze, Gold, Platinum Recognition

By now we hope you have been contacted by your districts Investment in Character & Leadership (ICL) chair requesting a date for a presentation at your upcoming Blue & Gold banquet for Cub Scouts or Court of Honor for Boy Scouts.
You may be aware we recognize units for the participation and money raised from their ICL presentation. Here is how it works …
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2018 Photo Contest

Photo Contest Deadline Jan. 25!

The annual Montana Council Photography Contest deadline is fast approaching!
Scouts and Scout leaders of all ages are welcome to participate. Show off what your Scouts are doing in your community, or simply impress us with Montana’s splendid nature.
There are prizes for the …
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Convention

Roaring Into 2018 Convention

Mark your calendar for April 27-29, 2018, in Billings, Montana. Come and see exactly why the Montana Council is considered one of the best councils in the nation.
This year’s Scouter Appreciation Night theme is the Roaring 20’s!
Bring your fellow Scouters, friends and family for a great weekend! All events take place at the Northern Hotel and Convention Center  …
Learn More >
In Store

In Store

Order your Journey to Excellence patches, pins and ribbons through one of our Montana Council Stores by February 15th, 2018.

Download the Journey to Excellent Order Form Here!

Support our stores in Great Falls, Billings, Missoula and Bozeman or shop online!

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Upcoming Events: January-March 2018

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Happy New Year Scouters!  Please see below for upcoming events and information:

January

  • 9th: Roundtable, 6:30pm- Information
  • 9th: Commissioner’s Meeting, 6:30pm- Contact: Rex Jewett- 406-231-8110, jmjewett@bresnan.net
  • 9th: District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm- 1015 15th Ave S, Great Falls- See Meeting Agenda
  • 9th: Eagle Board of Review, 7pm- Peace Lutheran Church3340 11th Ave S, Great Falls. Contact: Tim Locke- 406-788-0324
  • 12th: Confirm Klondike Attendees- Send e-mail desireesoapcompany@gmail.com or text 406-788-0657 how many boys and adults are expected so prizes can be planned. This needs to be done by January 12th.
  • 12th: RSVP for Popcorn Kernel Social- RSVP to: Mandy Brumwell 406-868-9315, lewisclarkpopcornkernel@gmail.com
  • 13th: Fundraiser for Landon- Come show your support at a fundraiser for one of our district Scouts who is bravely fighting Leukemia.  See image below for information.Dinner
  • 16th: Popcorn Kernal Social- Information, Contact: Mandy Brumwell 406-868-9315, lewisclarkpopcornkernel@gmail.com
  • 19th-20th: Klondike Derby- Information, Contact: Forrest LaBelle- 406-788-0657, desireesoapcompany@gmail.com

February

  • CANCELLED 3rd District Pinewood Derby
  • 4th: Scout Sunday & Scout Week begins– Information
  • 9th-10th: Scout Shabbat– Information
  • 10th: Eagle Report to the State
  • 13th: Roundtable, 6:30pm- Information
  • 13th: Commissioner’s Meeting, 6:30 pm- Contact: Rex Jewett- 406-231-8110, jmjewett@bresnan.net
    • District Committee Meeting and ICL Kickoff, 7:30pm- 1015 15th Ave S, Great Falls
    • Eagle Board of Review, 7pm- Peace Lutheran Church 3340 11th Ave S, Great Falls. Contact: Tim Locke- 406-788-0324
  • 17th: Merit Badge Academy– Event Information, Contact: Tom Lynch- bsagreatfalls@gmail.com
  • 28th: Silver Beaver Nominations Due- Nomination information

March

  • 10th: Scouting for Food Bag Drop-Off- Contact: Laura Boyd 406-781-1458, dodge4life61@yahoo.com
  • 13th:Roundtable, 6:30pm- Information
    • Commissioner’s Meeting, 6:30pm- Contact: Rex Jewett 406-231-8110, jmjewett@bresnan.net
    • Annual District Meeting and Elections, 7:30pm- 1015 15th Ave S, Great Falls
    • Eagle Board of Review, 7pm- Peace Lutheran Church 3340 11th Ave S, Great Falls. Contact: Tim Locke 406-788-0324
  • 17th Scouting for Food Can Pick-up- Contact: Laura Boyd 406-781-1458, dodge4life61@yahoo.com