As we look back on this year, it is easy to see the challenges that have become synonymous with 2020. While these challenges are significant, they are merely speed bumps more >

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, over 50 Scouts BSA members, scatted across 12 Montana cities, discussed topics from Covid-19 relief to farming with U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. Tester, joining from more >

Although 2020 was a difficult and challenging year, the Montana Council had numerous successes. Thanks to our outstanding staff and volunteers, the council achieved its Investment in Character and Leadership more >

After careful consideration at the board and operating committee level, we have made the decision to “rest” Melita Island one more year.  We are energized and proud of the direction more >

What is an Eagle Scout? What are the qualities that Eagle Scouts seem to possess beyond other youth that come before a board of review? I have asked that question more >

As we all practice social distancing and do our best to protect the health of others and ourselves, we may be spending more time than usual ordering necessities online. We more >

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This year’s holiday season was a bit difficult for me and my family. This past Friday morning, we lost my mother-in-law, Theresa, to a more >

Kyle Lantz, one of our outstanding Field Directors with Montana Council, is the most recent recipient of The Malcolm Knowles Relationship Award, bestowed during Scouting U’s Managing Performance course. One more >

Happy Holidays from Montana Council, we wish for you and yours a wonderful season filled with joy, family, friends and special meaning. The Scouting spirit manifests itself outwardly during the more >

Thanks to exceptional volunteers and Staff, we have had an outstanding 2019! Congratulations to Jory Dellinger, the Development staff and the volunteers for achieving Journey to Excellence Gold status in more >

Merit Badge University (or College or Academy) brings together Scouts, Venturers and adults from across our large, rural state and provides them the opportunity to earn merit badges in a more >

You are invited to celebrate the BSA’s 110th Anniversary in February 2020! The Boy Scouts of America was founded on February 8, 1910. To celebrate, Montana Council offers an Anniversary more >

This information was previously published on a Bryan On Scouting, Dec. 9, 2020. Click to read the full post. When is Scout Sunday 2020? Scout Sunday 2020 is Feb. 9, 2020, more >

The craziness of the holidays is now in full swing. Seems like the pace is greater as the days get shorter. I believe it’s important during these times to slow more >

Thank you to all those who have already donated to Montana Council through AmazonSmile, an incredibly easy and meaningful way to support Scouting in Montana by shopping as you normally more >

On January 9-11, 2020, hit the slopes at Big Sky during our annual Big Sky Ski Weekend. This is an event for all levels of skiers and boarders with classes more >

In 2013, Jim Lovell visited Bozeman High School to talk about his experiences in space, most notably as Commander of Apollo 13. Lovell famously led a team to the moon, demonstrating more >

Merry Christmas – feel free to send or return that greeting in accordance with your custom. It is not uncommon for someone to ask us (volunteers or professionals) why we more >

Perhaps nothing is more important to us than the safety of our youth. Not just the youth in our program, but youth in general. As we close out 2018, it more >

News reports are circulating about the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America (“National BSA”) considering filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of more >

Dear Friends – Perhaps nothing is more important to me than the safety of our youth. Not just the youth in our program, but youth in general. I recently read more >

As we move into the holiday season it is sometimes hard to think ahead to the coming summer.  However, there is one gift that I don’t want anyone to miss more >

We are excited to welcome Jessica Kannegiesser to the Montana Council as the Black Otter District Executive. Jessica was born and raised in Billings, Montana. She graduated from Montana State University more >

Unit Leader News is launching this week. We are pleased to announce that Unit Leaders throughout Montana will begin receiving Unit Leader News monthly. This informative newsletter will keep units more >

New Montana Council items have arrived in time for Christmas! Council walking stick medallions, hat pins and a new belt buckle that looks great when dressing up or down. These more >

The Holiday season is my favorite time of year. The music, the lights, the parties, the joyful interactions with friends and family and the spirit of loving our fellow man seems more >

Applications for Montana Council summer camp’s Counselor In Training (CIT) program are now being accepted. If you are a Scout ages 14 -16 and are thinking about becoming a member more >

Registrations are now being excepted for the 3rd Annual Big Sky Ski Weekend. Scouts and Scouters from all over the state will gather Jan 11th – 13th for some fun more >

January signals the beginning of our annual Investment in Character & Leadership (ICL) campaign. With that, it is time to look at your unit program calendar to see when a more >

The Boy Scouts have had a proud tradition of performing service projects in Glacier National Park as far back as 1925. Since the BSA Centennial in 2010 Scout units from more >

A reminder to please complete your charter renewal by December 15, 2017. For those units finished with the charter renewal process and have turned in their paperwork to their council executive more >

On behalf of the Board of the Montana Council: If you sign up a unit for camp in Montana that has not already committed between now and the end of more >

A heartfelt thank you to Scouts, volunteers and parents who hit the streets to help sell popcorn this year! We are incredibly proud that, as we continue to tally, popcorn more >

HELLO, HOLA, BONJOUR, GUTEN TAG, NAMASTE, KONNICHIWA, NI HAU: My name is Tony Higuera and I am your Council International Representative. I am very excited to serve in this capacity more >

Dear Scouting Friends,  Wow! Less than two weeks before the ball drops, and 2016 comes to a close. For Montana Council it has been a stand-out year in so many more >

The new bathrooms and showers have arrived! Mother nature did her best to try and stop progress on the construction at K-M.  In spite of records colds hampering the operation more >

Thanks to you over 8,000 young men and women had the opportunity to learn, grow and prosper in Scouting.  On behalf of them, thank you for providing the resources necessary to more >

Big Sky Ski Weekend is great opportunity to come shred the slopes at Big Sky and have a lot of winter fun. This package is valued at over $550.00 per person more >

2016 Eagle Scouts! There is a very generous scholarship available for the nation’s best Eagle Service Project. Information regarding the Glenn and Linda Adams Eagle Service Project Scholarship and a more >

Greetings Fellow Scouters/Unit Troop and Venture unit leaders. The 36th Annual Hands Across the Border will be held in Canada at Camp Stone, near Kimberley British Columbia, September 29-Oct 1, more >

The Montana Council is pleased to announce the reconstitution of the Montana Council Conservation Committee. Conservation and the Boy Scouts of America share an interlaced history. The BSA’s earliest leaders more >

Great news! The registration deadline for the National Jamboree has been extended to December 31st. We have room for 19 Boy Scouts and 3 Venturers. Please register as soon as more >

The deadline for the early bird registration at K-M Scout Ranch is fast approaching.  Don’t miss out on the great discount for scouts to attend camp in 2017.  There are more >

A key responsibility shared by all volunteers and professional staff is providing an effective program that meets the needs of youth and provides proper health and safety of everyone concerned. The Scouting more >

On December 7th Buffalo Wild Wings will be hosting a STATE WIDE “Eat Wings, Raise Funds” fundraiser for the Montana Council. On the day of our event, Buffalo Wild Wings more >

The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council‐level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America.  Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made more >

Scouting Friends, Wow – another year has flown by and it is December – all units in our large, spread out council are due to renew their annual operating charter more >

We are very excited to be expanding how we connect to youth, our leaders and our volunteers through online platforms and social media. This is not something we breach lightly. more >