Agenda

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
James Todd Building, Room 204
Univ. of Montana, Missoula, MT
May 27, 2003 - 1:30 - 5:00 P.M.
May 28, 2003 - 8:30 - 11:30 A.M.

1. Call to Order - 1:30 p.m.

2. Introductions - New Commissioners and Guests

3. Approval of February 11, 2003 Meeting Minutes

4. Director's Report - Clint Blackwood
   1. Tasks Completed This Year
   2. Tasks to be Completed Next Year
   3. National Planning Conference, Great Falls

5. Committee Reports
   1. Budget Review - Clint Blackwood
      1. FY03 Budget Status
      2. FY04 Proposed Budget
      3. Board of Investments Loan Status
   2. Fundraising & Promotion Committee - Homer Staves, Clint Blackwood
      1. Status of Fundraising Campaign
   3. License Plate Committee - Homer Staves
   4. Grants Committee - Kathy Doeden
      1. 2003 Challenge Cost Share Grants
      2. 2003 O&PGrants Status
      3. 2003 Project Grants Status
      4. 2003 Program Grants Status
   5. Conference Planning Committee - Betty Stone
   6. Education Committee - Hal Stearns
      1. Confluence of Cultures Symposium
      2. Educator's Resource Directory
   7. Events Committee - Tootie Rasmussen
      1. Update on L&C at Confluence - Betty Stone
      2. Signature Events
      3. Events Listing on National Council's Calendar of Events
      4. Travel Montana's Calendar (multiple years)
   8. Legacy Project Committee - Jack Lepley

6. Public Input Time/Open Discussion of Issues & Concerns/Future Focus

7. Old Business
   1. Legislative Update - Betsy Baumgart, Doug Monger, Arnie Olsen
   2. Ambrose Plaque at Lolo Visitor Center
   3. Corps of Discovery II
   4. Links Policy
   5. Congressional Appropriations
   6. Review Committee Assignments
   7. Unveiling of New L&C Directional Signage
   8. River Use Permitting Process
   9. MT National Guard Involvement - Ltc. Jon Jackson

8. New Business
   1. Nominating Committee Report & Election of Officers - Tootie Rasmussen
   2. Commissioners' Terms Ending October 1, 2003
   3. Update on 2002 PLOG Research Study - Norma Nickerson
   4. Upcoming Meetings - Jack Lepley
      1. October 1-3, 2003 Commission Meeting & Fall Conference, Yogo Inn, Lewistown
      2. February 10, 2004 Meeting - TBA

9. Adjourn