Agenda

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
L&C Natl. Hist. Trail Interpretive Center
Great Falls, Montana
Feb. 10, 2004, 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order - 8:30 a.m.

2. Introductions - Commissioners and Guests

3. Approval of October 1-2, 2003 Meeting Minutes

4. Director's Report - Clint Blackwood

5. Committee Reports
   1. Conference Planning Committee - Betty Stone
      1. Status Report on 2004 "Talent Showcase"
   2. Budget Review - Clint Blackwood
      1. FY 2004 Budget Status
   3. Grants Committee - Betsy Baumgart
      1. 2000-2003 Grant Program Summaries
      2. 2004 O&P Grants - Recommended Funding
      3. 2004 Project Grants - Recommended Funding
      4. NPS CCS Grants Program Update
   4. License Plate Committee - Homer Staves
      1. Sales Report as of Jan. 31, 2004
   5. Education Committee - Hal Stearns
      1. Tour Guide Training Update
      2. Educator's Resource Guide - Reprinting, Funding, Distribution
      3. L&C Video Update
      4. Discuss Pending New Projects
   6. Fundraising & Promotion Committee - Arnie Olsen
      1. Board of Investments Loan - Clint Blackwood
      2. Legacy Campaign Update - Clint Blackwood
   7. Events/Calendar Coordination Committee - Tootie Rasmussen
      1. 2004 Signature Events Schedule - Commission Participation
   8. Legacy Project Committee - Arnie Olsen, Jack Lepley
      1. Artist Selection Process & Funding Alternatives

   Lunch & Presentation by Dan Hall, "Archaeology at Travelers' Rest"

6. Legislative Strategy for 2005

7. Old Business
   1. Allocation of PPL funds for Interpretive Signs
   2. National Ad Council's Publicity Campaign
   3. White Cliffs Float Trip on Upper Missouri in 2004
   4. Corps of Discovery II Update
      1. Final Sechedule for 2005-2006
      2. April 7, 2004 Workshop in Billings with Patricia Jones
      3. View 8-minute Video
   5. Poster Distribution

8. New Business
   1. Nomination Committee for June Elections
   2. Future Meeting Dates and Locations
      1. June 17, 2004, Livingston
      2. October 2004
      3. February 2005

9. Public Input Time

10. Adjourn