District Committee Greetings - 
October Already

Hello all,

Now it is Fall. Scouts are selling Popcorn. Snow is falling outside even though it is early October.

Many wonderful things are happening here in Mountain Valley. We have already met our membership goal for this year and we have 3 more months to go. We have also already me our annual fund raising (ICL) goal. We have 2 Explorer posts started, and our leaders are getting trained and delivering fantastic programming. As we head into Fall, I am grateful for all the blessing of our District and Council. Thank you to the wonderful leaders and our industrious District Executive for making Scouting here in the Gallatin Valley something to celebrate.

If you have not looked a the list of needed positions, please take a glance. The position I am highlighting is Scout Week Chairman. This is a fun job - you get to judge Scout windows and promote celebrating Scouting. This person also promotes the Scouting for Food event, working with stores to arrange for Scouts to collect food for the community. It is a job that happens, and then is done. That means you feel great and have filled a Scout need without signing up for a year-long position. If you think this is important, please contact me and we can talk!
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Happy Fall!

Betsy Eubanks
District ​Chairman
(406) 599 - 8634

Upcoming Meetings

Contact the Scout Shop if you need the password to MVD District Protected Pages.

​All Leaders have access to rosters and other data posted on the District Protected page.
District Committee Core Positions -
These positions lead functions within the District Committee, and require both experience with the Scouting program and attendance at standing meetings.

Venture Roundtable Commissioner
  • The Venture Roundtable commissioner plans and implements the monthly 60 minute Boy Scout Roundtable breakout. Boy Scout Breakouts provide training, inspiration, and support to Unit Leaders.
  • Identify a topics schedule based on District needs, available training and speakers, and the BSA recommended Roundtable agenda topics.
  • Time Commitments: Attends 2 standing meetings per month (Roundtable Planning Meeting and District Roundtable).
  • Qualities for Success: A understanding of the needs of Venture Units, training skills, and the ability to identify and coordinate with leaders and guests. The Venture RT Commissioners should be positive and able to refer leaders to needed resources. It is also helpful for the person to be familiar with  all Venture training both on-line and in-person courses.

Other Positions - 
These positions are important but don't require attendance at any standing meeting. They are seasonal or may be done from home. 

Advancement - Cub Scout
  • Look at Cub Scout advancement reports (on line)
  • Send leader's Advancement information
  • Bring to the Committee's attention  any advancement concerns
Advancement - Boy Scout
  • Look at Boy Scout advancement reports (on line)
  • Send leader's Advancement information
  • Bring to the Committee's attention  any advancement concerns
Communication - Email Follow-up
  • Look at the non-open list of District emails and contact leaders to update information.
Scouting for Food
  • Promote Scouting for Food to Units
  • Establish a Scouting for Food schedule
  • Serve as Liaison with Grocery Stores
  • Sign up units to staff
  • Serve as Liaison with the Food Bank for food collection
  • Award participation ribbons, send thank you notes, and evaluate event.
Scout Windows
  • Promote Scout Windows to Units
  • Oversee evaluation of window displays
  • Distribute awards
Annual MVD Banquet 2017
  • Make a reservation for the event.
  • Decide on a theme and overall agenda which usually includes welcome, speaker or program, honoring of Scouts, Training and other Adult awards,
  • Recruit others to help (form a committee)
  • Liaison with Hotel on menu, number of attendees, and arrange for a cake.

Other possible task if you are interested.
  • Develop and oversee a District Venture Activity
  • Host a District Boy Scout Recruiting Event
  • Serve as Community Service News Reporter (find and give to Web Master community and service opportunity news)