Agenda

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
Clark's Crossing at the Travelodge- Lower Level
Livingston, Montana
June 17, 2004 - 8:00 A.M.

1. Call to Order - 8:00 a.m.

2. Introductions - Commissioners and Guests

3. Approval of February 10, 2004 Meeting Minutes

4. Director's Report - Clint Blackwood
   1. Tasks Completed This Year (July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004)
   2. Tasks to be Completed Next Year (July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005)

5. Committee Reports
   1. Conference Planning Committee - Betty Stone
      1. Status Report on 2004 "Performing Arts Showcase"
      2. Future Conference Plans

   2. Budget Review - Clint Blackwood
      1. FY 2004 Budget Status
      2. FY 2005 Proposed Budget

   3. Grants Committee - Betsy Baumgart
      1. 2000-2004 Grant Program Summaries
      2. NPS CCS Grants Program Update
      3. Tribal Relations Subcommittee Report - Darrell Kipp
      4. 2005-2006 Grants program Recommendations - Betsy Baumgart

   4. License Plate Committee - Homer Staves
      1. Sales Report as of May 31, 2004

   5. Education Committee - Hal Stearns
      1. Tour Guide Training Update
      2. Possible New Projects

   6. Fundraising & Promotion Committee - Arnie Olsen
      1. Legacy Campaign Update - Clint Blackwood

   7. Events/Calendar Coordination Committee - Tootie Rasmussen
      1. 2004 Signature Events (Review Schedule/Booth @ Bismarck?)
      2. Updates on Montana Signature and "Significant" Events

   8. Senate Art Legacy Committee - Arnie Olsen, Jack Lepley
   1. Project Update

   11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Working Lunch with RBCs & Tribal L&C Representatives

6. Marketing Update - Betsy Baumgart

7. Legislative Strategy for 2005 Session

8. Old Business
   1. White Cliffs Float Trip on Upper Missouri, Sept. 2004
   2. Corps of Discovery II Update
   3. USPO Stamp Unveiling Ceremony - Dick Boss
   4. Nominating Committee Report & Election of Officers
   5. Commissioner's Terms Ending Oct. 1, 2004 (Tootie, Hal, Wyman)

9. New Business
   1. Future Meeting Dates & Locations
      1. October __, 2004 -- Polson Area
      2. February __, 2005 -- Helena

10. Public Input Time

11. Adjourn