Leadership Montana recently received a $5,000 grant from the Cenex Harvest States Foundation.
CHS is a new member of the Leadership Team and has joined our effort to build a leadership network for Montana.  Says, CHS Foundation President, William J. Nelson, "We commend the strategic design of the program, to bring together a diverse group of leaders throughout Montana and expose them to issues and challenges faced within the state with an ending goal of creating strong relationships between the participants resulting in a positive impact on the future of Montana."

Welcome to Leadership Montana, CHS Foundation!

The MDU Resources Foundation has continued support for Leadership Montana with a $5,000 grant.
Says Montana Dakota Utilities Co. Region Manager and 2005 Leadership Montana member Rick Reid,
"We believe Leadership Montana is a great benefti for our future leaders and for the state of Montana."  MDU was a founding member of the "Leadership Team."  In addition to Reid, MDU Station Manager Craig Herbert of Sidney is a member of the current class of Leadership Montana. 

PPL Montana has continued with long time support for Leadership Montana by making a $5,000 contribution to the program.  PPL Montana was one of the early supporters of Leadership Montana having joined the "Leadership Team" in 2004.   In addition, PPL Montana has supported several participants in the program.  Lisa Perry, Community Affairs Manager, Charlie Baker, Financial Controller, and Mark Lambrecht, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, are members of Leadership Montana.

Leadership Montana is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization with over 165 members representing 40 Montana communities. 

Leadership Montana members pictured with officers and airmen of the 341st Space Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base during a tour of the Base on Friday February 22. Leadership Montana members wish to thank Col. Sandra Finan and the fine men and women of Malmstrom for their hospitality and express our sincere gratitude for their service. 

Leadership Montana Now Accepting Applications for Fifth Class…

February 1, 2008                                        

Leadership Montana, a statewide collaboration of higher education, community and business leaders, has begun accepting applications for the Class of 2009.  This will be Leadership Montana’s fifth class.   There are over 160 members from 40 Montana communities who have participated in Leadership Montana.

Leadership Montana will present a seven session program of business and policy education.  Also included will be a program of leadership skill development focusing on the principles of community trusteeship.  Participants will be selected to ensure diversity of ideas, commitment to the long-term future of Montana, and a willingness to play a leadership role.  The program will be conducted in locations across the state, beginning with an Orientation and Retreat on September 10, 2008.  Ultimately, Leadership Montana members will form an important bond, creating a powerful network of energy, talent and leadership for our state. 

 

The Leadership Montana organization includes an Alumni Organization, made up of graduates of previous classes.  Funding is provided by more than ninety organizations from around the state.  Leadership Montana is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with offices located on the Downtown Campus of Montana State University-Billings.

 

The current class of Leadership Montana has completed programs in Big Sky, Whitefish, Bozeman and Helena.  The next session will be February 21-23 in Great Falls.  The following session will be held in Lewistown March 27-29.  Graduation will be held at the final session, May 7-9 in Billings.  

 

Programs for the Class of 2008 will be conducted in Big Sky, Great Falls, Missoula, Butte, Miles City, Helena and Billings. 

 

Tom Scott, chairman of First Interstate BancSystem and Chairman of the Governing Board of Leadership Montana said, “Leadership Montana provides the tools and awareness of the critical issues that leaders can apply to lead the state to a more prosperous future. The expectation is that the graduates of Leadership Montana will be a nucleus that will develop a vision for a Montana of which we can all be proud.”

 

The fifth class of Leadership Montana will include approximately 40-participants.  Tuition will be $2,500 for the seven session program.  Tuition assistance may be available on a limited basis. 

 

The Application form, program schedule and more information is available at www.leadershipmontana.org

 

For further information, contact:

 

Bruce Whittenberg, Executive Director, 406 896-5877

Sharon Peterson, Associate Director, 406 896-5876

Leadership Montana

c/o Montana State University-Billings, Downtown Campus

208 N. Broadway, Suite 424

PO Box 1373

Billings, Montana 59103

Email:  leaders@leadershipmontana.org

 Website: www.leadershipmontana.org

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January 7, 2008

 Leadership Montana class to meet in Helena…

 Leadership Montana, a statewide collaboration of higher education, civic and business leaders, will hold the fourth of seven sessions January 10-12, 2008 in Helena.  General program sessions will be held at Carroll College and the Great Northern Hotel Conference Center.   Governor Brian Schweitzer will speak to the group on Thursday afternoon. 

The class will join the Hometown Helena community leadership group on Friday morning and a special Friday luncheon discussion will include Justices of the Montana Supreme Court.  The class will “job shadow” state, judicial and business leaders on Friday afternoon.  On Saturday, the program will feature U.S. Attorney Bill Mercer and Rick and Susie Graetz.

 Helena program sponsors include the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, The Montana State Fund, The Helena Independent Record, PPL Montana, the Great Northern Town Center, the Great Northern Best Western and Qwest.

Leadership Montana, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is presenting a seven session program of leadership development and business and policy education, concluding with a graduation program in Billings on May 9, 2008.   At the heart of Leadership Montana will be the concept of community trusteeship.   Leaders hold the future of their communities, their state and their families in trust.  The explorations of Montana communities throughout the program are designed to provide class members with information and perspective to help them be more effective leaders for the state and for their communities. Ultimately, Leadership Montana members accept this role as trustholders and will form an important bond, creating a powerful network of energy, talent and leadership for our state.    The Leadership Montana class is comprised of 42-members from across Montana.    

 

October 3, 2007

In the past 60 days, these leading organizations have provided support for Leadership Montana on an ongoing basis:
 

Tom Scott, the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation and the Homer & Mildred Scott Foundation provided complete funding to license "Integrated Work" curriculum and all training related to development of curriculum. 

First Interstate Bank                              $5,000. ongoing support

Lyle Knight, President and CEO

Foundation for Community Vitality           $5,000  two scholarships,

Lynda Bourque Moss, Director

Town Pump Charitable Foundation           $5,000  two scholarships

Maureen Kenneally, Secretary

Montana AFL-CIO                                  $5,000  two scholarships

Jim McGarvey, Executive Secretary

U.S. Bancorp Foundation                        $5,000  ongoing support,

Wayne Hirsch, Region President

Glacier Bancorp                                     $5,000  ongoing support

Mick Blodnick, President and CEO

D.A. Davidson                                        $2,500  ongoing support

Michael Morrison, Vice President

St. Vincent Healthcare                           $5,000  ongoing support

James Paquette, President and CEO

Montana State University-Billings             ongoing in-kind support of office space and equipment

Dr. Ron Sexton, Chancellor

 

There are many others who continue to sponsor programs, host meals or offer in-kind program support.  We will continue to update the Leadership Montana web site and offer acknowledgment throughout the program year. 

 

As you have the opportunity, please express your appreciation to these Montana leaders.  They have made significant, ongoing investments in our efforts to build trusteeship in Montana. 

 

Leadership Montana Introduces Class of 2008…
June 13, 2007

Leadership Montana, a statewide collaboration of higher education, civic and business leaders, has selected the Class of 2008. This is the fourth class of Leadership Montana.

Leadership Montana presents an annual seven session program of leadership development and business and policy education. At the heart of Leadership Montana is the concept of community trusteeship. Leaders hold the future of their communities, their state and their families in trust. Leadership Montana members accept this role as trustholders and form an important bond, creating a powerful network of energy, talent and leadership for our state. In the first three classes of Leadership Montana, 123 members have completed the program.

The program will be conducted in seven locations across the state, beginning with an Orientation and Retreat in Big Sky on September 5 and concluding with Graduation in Billings on May 10, 2008. Other program locations will be Kalispell, Bozeman, Lewistown, Great Falls and Helena.

Applications were reviewed by a statewide selection committee.

Leadership Montana is an affiliate of the Montana Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization and is supported by approximately 90 businesses and organizations across the state including Montana State University-Billings, First Interstate Bank, First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, Qwest, St. Vincent Healthcare, The Montana Chamber Foundation, Bresnan Communications, MDU Resources Group, PPL Montana, Washington Corporations, D.A. Davidson & Co., Montana State University, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Tractor and Equipment Company, US Bancorp Foundation, Montana State Fund, Payne Financial Group, the Foundation for Community Vitality, Hayden Marketing and Public Relations, Town Pump Foundation and many others.

A list of the members of the Class of 2008 of Leadership Montana is provided below.

For further information, contact:

Bruce Whittenberg, Executive Director, 406 896-5877
Sharon Peterson, Associate Director, 406 896-5876
Leadership Montana
c/o Montana State University-Billings, Downtown Campus
PO Box 1373
Billings, Montana 59103
Email: leaders@leadershipmontana.org
Website: www.leadershipmontana.org

Members of the Leadership Montana Class of 2008

Michele Bazzanella Helena
Financial Advisor, D.A. Davidson & Co.

Chris Budeski Bozeman
Principal/Owner, Madison Engineering

Cooper Burchanel Missoula
President, salt Studio

Nancy Butler Helena
Counsel, Montana State Fund

Dan Casey Helena
Big Sky Central Labor Council

Scott Chauvet Stanford
Superintendent of Schools

Bill Davies Billings
VP, US Bank

Adam de Yong Helena
Wired MAP Project Dir.,Governor’s Office

Brett Doney Great Falls
Pres., Great Falls Development Authority

Rene Dubay Helena
Office of Commissioner of Higher Ed.

JoAnn Eder Red Lodge
Exec. Dir., Edwards Family Foundation

Phil Gaglia Billings
Senior VP, First Interstate Bank

Steve Hall Missoula
Proj. Mgr, Gordon Construction

Kevin Heaney Billings
Attorney/Partner, Crowley Law Firm

Craig Herbert Sidney
Montana Dakota Utilities

Sheila Hogan Clancy
Career Training Institute

Kevin Hood Missoula
Univ. of Montana Internship Program

Shannon Hughes Helena
Constituent Relations, Governor’s Office

Ken Johnson Conrad
Ag. Producer, Desert Claim Farm

Peter Joy Missoula
Dir. of Operations, Envirocon, Inc.

Bernard Khomenko Missoula
V.P., MT.Assoc.of Health Care Purchasers

Luke Kobold Billings
Dir. Public Affairs, Billings Clinic

Catherine Kuntz Great Falls
Great Falls Public Schools, MEA/MFT

Mark Lambrecht Helena
Mgr, Regulatory Affairs, PPL Montana

Cindy Lyle Billings
VP, Marketing, First Interstate Bank

Greg MacDonald Bonner
CEO, Montana Broadcasters Assoc.

Mike Magone Billings
VP, I-Tech Corporation

Dale Mahugh Butte
Manager, NorthWestern Energy

Greg Matthews Billings
Assoc. Principal, Architect
CTA Architects

Jani McCall Billings
Pres., Consulting with Communities

Glenn McFarlane Billings
CEO,Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch

Tom McGree Kalispell
Sales Exec.,Payne Financial

Tim McHugh Butte
VP, Montana Resources

Mary McNally Billings
Professor, MSU-Billings College of Business

Leslie Messer Sidney
Exec.Dir., Richland Co. Econ. Dev. Corp.

Marilynn Miller Billings
CEO, MSU-Billings Foundation

Meg O’Leary Big Sky
Sale/Mktg. Mgr, Big Sky Resort

Brenda Peterson Cascade
CEO, Wendt Adv. and Public Relations

Linda Reed Helena
CEO, Montana Community Foundation

Rick Robinson Lame Deer
Healing Tree, Inc.

Billie Jean Ruff Billings
President/CEO, Travel Cafe

Sheila Shapiro Helena
COO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mt.

Steve Simonson Thompson Falls
Exec. Dir., Sanders Co. Community Dev. Corp.

Darr Tucknott Missoula
Dir, Univ. of Mt. Leadership Center

Jonelle Walker Florence
Missoula Federal Credit Union

Jeff Welch Bozeman
Pres., Mercury Advertising

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PPL Montana provides ongoing support for Leadership...
February 13, 2007
PPL Montana, a long-time supporter of Leadership Montana, has contributed $5,000 to the ongoing work of building a leadership network for the State of Montana. This is the fourth year of support for the program.
Leadership Montana members include PPL Montana Community Affairs Manager Lisa Perry, and Financial Controller Charlie Baker.
PPL Montana has also hosted Leadership Montana members of tours of the Colstrip Power Generating Plants, J.E.Corrette Power Plant in Billings and a power-generating dam in Great Falls.
We are proud to have PPL Montana as a part of the Leadership Montana effort.

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First Interstate BancSystem Foundation supports Leadership Montana...
March 7, 2007
The First Interstate BancSystem Foundation announced a gift of $15,000 to Leadership Montana to support the ongoing work of building a strong network of leaders for the State of Montana. The FIB Foundation has been an important part of Leadership Montana since it's inception. This is the fourth such gift by the Foundation. We appeciate the support the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation has demonstrated for the Mission of Leadership Montana.

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MDU Resources Foundation Provides Continuing Support for Leadership Montana...
We are pleased to announce that the MDU Resources Foundation has announced a $5000 grant to Leadership Montana. This is the fourth such grant provided by MDU and Region Manager Rick Reid, Class of 2005. Leadership Montana exists because organizations like MDU Resources saw the need, understood the vision for leadership development and stepped up to provide the funding to make it happen.

We would like to thank Rick, and the MDU Resources Foundation for the continued support and vote of confidence in Leadership Montana

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Washington Corporations contributes to the success of Leadership Montana
A solid supporter of Leadership Montana since it's launch nearly four years ago, Washington Corporations has once again provided financial support with a $5,000 gift. Mike Halligan, Class of 2005, Chris Warden, Class of 2006, Mark Smith, Class of 2007 and President of Washington Corporations Larry Simkins have all been great contributors to the success of Leadership Montana.
We are honored to have their support.

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Class of 2007 Graduates in Billings...
After nine months, 7 communities and thousands of miles, the Class of 2007 of Leadership Montana completed their initial journey together, graduating in Billings on May 11, 2007. During the program, members visited Big Sky, Sidney, Missoula, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Billings exploring issues, meeting with community leaders and building strong leadership skills and an important relationship based on trusteeship.
Tom Scott, Chairman of First Interstate BancSystem and Dr. Ron Sexton, Chancellor of MSU-Billings, presented graduation remarks before members of the class received Certificates of Leadership.
123 members of Leadership Montana have now completed the program and have begun organizing their efforts for the State of Montana.

Graduating on May 11 in the Class of 2007 were:

Cyndy Andrus
Bozeman
CVB Director, Chamber of Commerce
Jim Atchison
Colstrip
Exec. Dir., Southeastern MT Economic
Development Corp.
Charlie Baker
Billings
Financial Controller, PPL Montana
Marti Bara
Helena
Gen. Mgr, Great Northern Hotel
Mary Belcher
Helena
Managing Associate, General Counsel
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Susie Burch
Kalispell
Dir., Economic Dev.& Cont. Education
Flathead Valley Community College
Jeff Butler
Bozeman
Director, Maintenance and Operations
Montana State University
Shane Chauvet
Big Sandy
Gen.Mgr., Chauvet Ranch Co.
Ken Colyer
Frenchtown
Controller, Smurfit-Stone, Inc.
Kellee Fisk
Billings
Exec, Dir., Marketing and Strategy
Billings Clinic
Cynthia Fritch
Missoula
V.P.,D.A. Davidson & Co.
Erik Garberg
Kalispell
APEC-MT Architecture and Engineering
David Garloff
Billings
Dean, College of Allied Health
Montana State University-Billings
Mary Hernandez
Billings
Director, Empowering Youth in Yellowstone County
Bobbi Hjort
Helena
Dir.,Operations, Qwest Corporation
Laurence Hubbard
Helena
President/CEO, Montana State Fund
Chuck Jensen
Havre
Vice Chancellor, MSU-Northern
Cynthia Johnson
Conrad
Pondera County Commissioner
Nancy Korizek-Hines
Billings
Owner, H2O Consulting
Patrick Leiggi
Bozeman
Admin. Dir. of Paleontology
Museum of the Rockies, MSU
Tara Mastel
Whitehall
Economic Development Extension Agent for Jefferson County
Mgr., Jefferson Local Development Corp.
Mary Jane McGarity
Big Sky
Exec. Dir., Big Sky Owners Assoc.
Chris Newbold
Missoula
Attorneys Liability Protection
Society(ALPS)
Nancy Nicholson
Helena
V.P., D. A. Davidson & Co.
Mike O’Neill
Butte
Dir. Labor and Community
NorthWestern Energy
Doris Ozark
Glasgow
Dietary Director,
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
Bruce Parker
Billings
Senior V.P., First Interstate Bank.
Jim Rimpau
Bozeman
Dir., Planning and Analysis, CIO
Montana State University
Jeff Ruffner
Butte
Sr. Vice Pres., General Mgr.
MSE Technology Applications, Inc.
Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer
Bozeman
Dir, Founder, Hopa Mountain
Tom Shellenberg
Livingston
Certified Public Accountant
Debbie Singer
Billings
Key Acct, Economic Development
NorthWestern Energy
Tutti Skaar
Bozeman
V.P., D. A. Davidson & Co.
Mark Smith
Absarokee
Terminal Supt., Montana Rail Link
Rick Strohmyer
Miles City
Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation
Mike Sullivan
Helena
Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation
Tom Tanner
Arlee
Organizer, Ironworker’s Local #14
Steve Wahrlich
Billings
Owner, Best Western Clocktower Inn
Steve Wheeler
Billings
Vice President, First Interstate BancSystem

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US Bancorp Foundation Supports Leadership Montana...
Leadership Montana has received a $5,000 contribution from the US Bancorp Foundation. This is the second such contribution from US Bank, the first having been made in June, 2004.
We are very proud to have US Bancorp Foundation on our Leadership Team, and just as proud to have Monty Lesh as a member of our Alumni Organization. If you see Monty, Region President Wayne Hirsch or any of the US Bank folks, be sure to say, "Thanks for believing in Leadership Montana."

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Montana State University Billings, First Interstate BancSystem provide financial support!!
June, 2006
Montana State University-Billings and First Interstate BancSystem have provided financial support for ongoing development and delivery of Leadership Montana with $5,000. gifts.

The 126 members of Leadership Montana appreciate the continued support of these founding sponsors.

Leadership Montana is located on the Downtown Campus of Montana State University-Billings.

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Foundation for Community Vitality provides scholarships...
June 27, 2006
The Foundation for Community Vitality, headquartered in Billings, has provided for two full scholarships for the Class of 2007 of Leadership Montana. The FFCV has provided two scholarships for each of Leadership Montana's three classes. This $5,000 gift will be used to help participants with tuition and travel expenses as needed, and is specifically offered for Native American participants.

Sen. Lynda Bourque Moss is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Community Vitality.

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Town Pump Charitable Foundation Provides Scholarships...
July 24, 2006
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation, headquartered in Butte, has provided funding for two scholarships for the Leadership Montana Class of 2007, totaling $5,000. This is the third class for which the Town Pump Charitable Foundation has provided scholarship funding. It is the goal of Leadership Montana that financial need not be a barrier for participation. Through the support of Town Pump Charitable Foundation and other generous Montana organizations, we are able to provide tuition support for Leadership Montana members. We sincerely appreciate their confidence in Leadership Montana and acknowledge their continued support.

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St. Vincent Healthcare supports Leadership Montana...
We are pleased to announce that St. Vincent Healthcare, through the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, has made a gift to Leadership Montana of $5,000 to support our efforts to develop Montana's network of leaders. St. Vincent Healthcare has been a strong member of our Leadership Team since the program was organized 3 1/2 years ago. St. V's support through funding, hosting programs, providing speakers and enrolling members has demonstrated a commitment to leadership in the state of Montana. We are proud to have St. Vincent Healthcare as an important partner in Leadership Montana.

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Qwest Provides Three-Year Sponsorship...
Qwest Communications has pledged continued support for the Mission of Leadership Montana by making a three-year, $15,000 gift to the members of the program. This is the second such gift from Qwest bring total sponsorship to $30,000.
Rick Hays is the Qwest president for Montana. Bobbi Hjort is a member of the Class of 2007.
We appreciate the trust Qwest leaders have placed in Leadership Montana.

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Vicki Judd named George Award recipient!
Vicki Judd, Leadership Montana Class of 2006, and manager with NorthWestern Energy in Missoula was awarded last week the "George Award" from the Missoula Chamber of Commerce. The George Award is the highest honor awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the community.
Congratulations, Vicki, from Leadership Montana!

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We remember Margie Sample...
Margaret Sample, a member of the first class of Leadership Montana, and an inspiration to all whose lives she touched, passed away on October 16, 2006 at her home in Missoula. Margie demonstrated leadership through her courage, her voice and her wisdom.
Debbie Vandeberg, a classmate of Margie's, said,
"May she continue to look down on us and give us the strength she had, when each of us reaches a difficult time in our lives."

We will miss Margie dearly and remember her fondly.

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In Memory of Margaret Maronick Sample
MISSOULA - Margaret Maronick Sample, 57, died peacefully Monday, Oct.
> 16, 2006, in the comfort and love of her family at home.
>
> Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Bridget Sample; her son,
> Joseph Forrest Sample; and her eight siblings, Jovanna Tanzey (Gene)
> of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Thomas Maronick (Nancy) of Baltimore, Joseph
> Maronick Jr.(Priscilla) of Helena, Barbara Sample (Michael) of Billings, John
> Maronick (Joan) of Dayton, Jane DeWolf (David) of Atlanta, Mark Maronick
> (Vicki) of Salt Lake City and Jim Maronick (Cynthia) Denver.
>
> Margaret was born to Margaret Grady and Joseph V. Maronick on Aug. 7,
> 1949, in Great Falls. She was raised and educated in Billings. In
> 1967, she graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School, and in
> 1971 she graduated from University of New Mexico with a B.S. in
> education. In 1986, she received her degree in business administration
> from the University of Montana with honors. She received her CPA in
> 1988.In 1975, Margaret married David Sample in Billings and they settled in
> Missoula. They divorced seven years later. She married again and that
> marriage lasted 10 years.
>
> Margaret was active in the Missoula community for many years. She
> served as the president of Audiences of Western Montana and was the
> president of the Missoula Chamber of Commerce for two consecutive
> years. She was a member of the Missoula Area Economic Development
> Corp., where she served the executive board. She received a
> distinguished service award from the board of directors. Sample was an
> active participant in the first class of Leadership Montana.
>
> Margaret shared her love for life with 24 nieces and nephews who found
> an open door and open heart whenever they were in need.
>
> Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at
> Christ the King Catholic Church. A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Friday
> at the church.

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A January 2007 update from Leadership Montana...
Leadership Montana has begun another program year. What follows is a little sampling of the experiences of the Class of 2007. Visit www.leadershipmontana.org for more information. Application for the Class of ’08 will begin in February.

The 39-member Leadership Montana Class of 2007 began their journey across Montana on September 6 at Big Sky. Here’s a snapshot of the Orientation and Retreat…

Session One…

The Retreat at Big Sky...
The Class of 2007 began their journey with a celebration and orientation in a magnificent setting – the Big Sky Resort.
Dr. Henrietta Mann provided an inspirational message and Native American Prayer to begin the program. Leadership Montana Governing Board Chairman Tom Scott then provided some perspective on the heritage of Leadership Montana, sharing his views on leadership.

“BrainMap”
The afternoon closed session began with a discussion of a decision-making style profile, “BrainMap, New thinking skills for rapid-change times.” Each member completed the BrainMap, and explored the implications of decision-making preferences for leaders.

“Gracious Space”
Dinner at the Peaks Restaurant featured remarks by Taylor Middleton, general manager of Big Sky Resort, and Leslie Schmidt, associate vice president for research at MSU, Class of 2005 and treasurer of the Leadership Montana Alumni Organization. Not to mention a fabulous Peaks buffet. Following dinner, the group reconvened to introduce the concept of “Gracious Space,” creating an environment of trust in Leadership Montana.

“Key Themes in Montana’s History”
Dr. Tim LeCain, Asst. Professor of History at Montana State University, presented an insightful program on the Key Themes in Montana’s History. This important program sets the stage for a discussion of where Montana is heading, by helping us understand where we’ve been. Dr. LeCain’s presentation was entertaining and led to and interactive group discussion.

Holding in Trust
The Leadership Montana Retreat focused on “The Integrated Work of Leadership.” Our collaborators Joanna Murray and Sallie Suby-Long of KiThoughtbridge, led the class through two days of historical and personal exploration of trusteeship

Alums Celebrate the Class of 2007…
A reception and dinner at Huntley Lodge included many Leadership Montana alumni. Despite an accident in the Gallatin Canyon that blocked the travel of some, many fearless alums took “the long way” to Big Sky to join in the celebration of the Class of 2007, the third annual cohort of Leadership Montana.

Sponsors and Hosts:
Leadership Montana Alumni Association
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Montana State University
Big Sky Resort and Conference Center

Leadership Montana would also like to express appreciation to:
Dr. Tim LeCain
Department of History
Montana State University, Bozeman

Dr. Henrietta Mann
Endowed Chair, Native American Studies
Montana State University, Bozeman

BadgeWest Awards and Engraving, Billings

Hayden Marketing and Public Relations, Billings

and
Montana State University - Billings
Leadership Montana is located on the Downtown Campus of Montana State University-Billings through the generous support of the University.

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Town Pump Foundation to Provide Scholarship
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation has announced a gift of $2,500 to Leadership Montana to support the scholarship needs for the Class of 2005-2006. This is the second year that Town Pump has provided a scholarship. As a result of that gift, Leadership Montana will award a "Town Pump Charitable Foundation Scholarship" to a member of this year's class.

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Washington Corporations Renews Support for Leadership Montana
Washington Corporations awarded a $5,000 Leadership Team gift to Leadership Montana on Wednesday February 1. Mike Halligan, Executive Director fo the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and member of the Leadership Montana Class of 2004-2005, announced the gift.
Washington Corporations has been a member of the Leadership Team since its inception.
Chris Warden, Director of Information Technology for Washington Corporations, is a member of the current class of Leadership Montana.

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Davidson makes multi-year pledge...
April 1, 2006 D.A. Davidson Companies has made a 5-year pledge to Leadership Montana, committing $2,500 per year to support the program.
In addition, D.A. Davidson Companies has had D.A.D. participants in each class of Leadership Montana.
The support of Davidson Companies is important for Montana and for Leadership Montana.
Thank you!

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The Montana State Fund presents Leadership Montana with contribution...
May 1, 2006...The Montana State Fund has announced a gift of $5,000 to Leadership Montana. This is the third such gift by the Montana State Fund, and is to support the third class, the Class of 2007.

Matthew Cohn, communications team leader for the Montana State Fund, is a member of the current Class of 2006.

We are pleased to have the continued support of the Montana State Fund in pursuing the creation of a powerful leadership network for Montana.