The 3rd annual Eagle Open House  

Monday, Dec. 22nd

4:00-6:00pm

Scout Service Center in Great Falls, Lower level

Refreshments will be served

Eagles and their families cordially invited

2008

Montana Council Photo Contest Winners

1st Place: Pam Burkenpas                 

2nd Place: Brent Greer

3rd Place: Chris Servheen

Honorable Mention: Candy Mills   

Honorable Mention: Pam Burkenpas

Honorable Mention: Lori Wilkinson

Montanans purchase record amount of Boy Scout popcorn: $1.9 million

The total gross sales for this year’s Boy Scout popcorn sale are a record $1,920,507.  Scouts showed an increase of $148,368 over last year’s sales of $1,772,139.

"This could not happen without all our great Scouts getting out there and doing their best. In these trying and uncertain economic times, you have all proven once again that Montana supports Scouting,” said Kerry Ketchum, Montana Council Popcorn Kernal. “This goes much deeper than just a popcorn sale. This is a reflection that people realize we are providing an outstanding program to tomorrow's leaders!" 

Montana Scouts depend heavily on the proceeds from the sale to help pay for their basic Scouting needs, such as summer camps, leadership courses, and materials for local community service projects. Of the $1.9 million, more than $1,340,000 stays right here in Montana to fund these needs. 

This year’s top Scout salesman will be announced as soon as that Scout’s name is known.  Last year’s top salesman was Jaben Wood, Troop 1933, Kalispell, who sold $16,400 of popcorn.

The popcorn will be delivered in the next three weeks. The Montana Council Boy Scouts thank everyone who supported this year’s popcorn sale!

The International Division, BSA is updating the International Scouting Candidates database for Youth and Adults interested in participating in future BSA International Scouting Events.

All of the events have not been determined, but there will be multiple opportunities in the next 2 years – the Montana Council has already been honored by having 2 youth and 1 adult selected as members of the official delegation for the February 2009 Scouting Association of Japan – Boy Scouts of America International Exchange (14 day trip at a total cost of $800 per participant including airfare – excluding personal spending money)..  The Scouting Association of Japan – Boy Scouts of America International Exchange will be held again in February 2010 as will the 2^nd World Winter Scout Games at Kandersteg, Switzerland.  There will be additional opportunities in the 100^th anniversary year of the BSA.

Youth and adults are invited to complete the application form and submit it to John Manz, International Scouting Representative not later than 7 December 2009. Click here for Youth Application or Adult Application  Although not required, each applicant is urged to attach 3 letters of recommendation to the application.  John Manz can be contacted by telephone (406) 677-0129, e-mail diamondback@blackfoot.net, mailing address is Box 1129, Seeley Lake, MT 59868 for help and advice in completing the application.

You will be interviewed in person or by telephone by the International Representative as part of the application process.

These International Division opportunities are the Scouting experience of a lifetime – to compete nationally for the opportunity to participate you must apply through this process. 

  2010 National Jamboree 

Montana Council is planning to have THREE Troops at the Jamboree!

ADULT LEADERS:

We will have 12 contingent Troop Adult Leaders: Three Scoutmasters, 6 Assistant Scoutmasters, and 3 Junior Assistant Scoutmasters (age 18 -21).

Pre-applications for these adult Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are requested by September 15^th . Click on the Adult Leadership Form below for more information.

SCOUTS: 

Sign up today and make your plans attend. Click on the Youth Registration Form below for more information.

Youth Registration Form

Adult Leadership Form

Click on the logo to register for the 2010 Jamboree

     Cub Scout Program   

Click on the picture  to review the themes for the Cub Scout and Webelos program. These themes are supported with meeting schedules and program ideas in the Cub Scout Program Helps, Scouting Magazine, and in Boys' Life.  

      Families | Adult Leaders |Cub Scouts               

    Boy Scout Program

To check out the suggested Boy Scout Program Features for each month. Click on the picture 

The Program Helps, Boys' Life, and the Scouting Magazine will be highlighting these themes. 

Adult Leaders | Boy Scouts

   Venturing Program

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are around 14 through 20 years of age.* Venturing's purpose is prepare young people to become responsible and caring adults.

Adult Leaders | Venturers

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