Agenda

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
Montana Historical Society
Helena, Montana
February 15, 2005

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

2. Introductions - Commissioners & Guests

3. Approval of October 14-15, 2004 Meeting Minutes
   Approval of November 4, 2004 Transition Committee Meeting Minutes
   Approval of January 19, 2005 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
   

4. Director's Report - Clint Blackwood

5. Committee Reports
   1. Transition Committee - Hal Stearns
      1. Report on Nov. 4, 2004 Meeting & Recommendations to Exec. Cmte.
      2. Review & Discuss Elements to be Included in Transition Plan

   2. Executive Committee -
      1. Legislation: HB 164, HB 301, HB 417
      2. Report on January 19, 2005 Executive Committee Meeting

   3. Budget Review - Clint Blackwood
      1. FY 2005 Budget Status

   4. Grants Committee - Betsy Baumgart
      1. 2000-2004 Grant Program Summaries
      2. 2005 O&P Grants Status
      3. 2005 Proram Grants Status
      4. 2005 Corps II Host Community Grants Status
      5. NPS CCS Grants Program Status
      6. Recommendations for 'Contingency Fund' Allocation

   5. License Plate Committee - Betty Stone
      1. Review Calendar 2004 Sales
      2. January 2005 Sales & 2005 Sales Projections

   6. Education Committee - Hal Stearns
      1. Report on Nov. 22, 2004, Committee Meeting & Arbor Day Plans

   7. Fundraising & Promotion Committee - Arnie Olsen
      1. Legacy Campaign Update

   8. Events /Calendar Coordination Committee - Tootie Rasmussen
      1. Army Guard Participation - Clint Blackwood
      2. Signature Event Updates - Peggy Bourne & Jeff Dietz
      3. Corps II Updates - Clint Blackwood
      4. Discovery Expedition of St. Charles Participation - Clint Blackwood
      5. Confluence Event Update - Betty Stone
      6. L&C in the Rockies Event Update - Scott Sproull
      7. Encounter the Bitterroot Salish Event Update - Scottt Sproull/Mary Jane Charlo
      8. LCBC Attendance at Major Events - Clint Blackwood

   9. Senate Art Legacy Project Committee - Arnie Olsen, Jack Lepley

   12 Noon - Lunch for Commission in 3rd Floor Education Room

   1:00 P.M. - Executive Session

6. Old Business
   1. Allocation of 2005 PPL Funds for Interpretive Signs - Clint Blackwood

7. New Business
   1. Nominating Committee for June Elections
   2. Review Committees & Chair Assignments
   3. Discuss Possible Maintenance/Upkeep for Interpretive Signs
   4. Future Meeting Dates & Locations
      1. June 2, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Holiday Inn, Great Falls & June 3, 9:00 - 12 noon - Ag Museum, Fort Benton
      2. October, 2005
      3. February, 2006

8. Public Input Time

9. Adjourn