Zero To Five Missoula: The Case for Early Childhood (4th Monday, Jan.)
01/28/19
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The foundation for a strong start in life begins at birth. Decades of research demonstrate that early experiences, relationships and environment strongly influence a child's future success in school, work and life. Still other data show that 90 percent of brain development happens before a child is five years old, and that children who don't attend preschool are 25 percent more likely to drop out of high school. While our state's made some strides in... Read More
Bold Women and Charismatic Characters: Montana History in Stories
12/10/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Montana has always been rich with unique characters who have contributed to our state's colorful history. At City Club Missoula on December 10, two great Missoula storytellers will share tales of some of our area's most intriguing and influential figures. Beth Judy, author of "Bold Women in Montana History"; and longtime U.S. Congressman Pat Williams (a cousin of daredevil Evel Knievel), will regale City Club Missoula with intimate tales of larger-than-life-Montanans. Live music from Grace... Read More
Best Practices in Sexual Assault Response and Prevention
11/05/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
A panel discussion with: Drew Colling, Director, UM's Student Advocacy Resource Center Mike Colyer, Detective Captain, Missoula Police Department Mary Pat Hansen, Clinical Supervisor, First Step Resource Center, Providence St. Patrick Hospital Kirsten Pabst, Missoula County Attorney... Read More
Missoula Open Space Bond: Yes or No?
10/15/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
This November, Missoula County voters will approve or deny a $15 million, 20-year general obligation open-space bond to acquire and protect more land. Proponents say approving the bond will enhance economic development; increase and protect open space and improve public access; conserve agricultural lands, waterways, and fish and wildlife habitat; and protect scenic views. Opponents say approval will increase already burdensome taxes; impede development of affordable housing; push seniors and others on fixed incomes out... Read More
Downtown Missoula Master Plan: An Investment for Our Future
09/10/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The first-ever Downtown Missoula Master Plan was created in 2007-2008 through a community-wide visioning process. The purpose of the plan was to build a comprehensive, balance-centered strategy to strengthen and expand Downtown Missoula’s role as the economic and cultural heart of the city. The 2009 Master Plan set forth a vision for land use and circulation, employment, housing, parking, retail, tourism and infrastructure. It’s now time to update the Downtown Missoula Master Plan. The Master... Read More
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox: Aid Montana
08/13/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Aid Montana is a comprehensive approach to addressing Montana’s substance abuse problem. While law enforcement will certainly be one method of addressing substance abuse in our state, it isn’t the only approach. Treatment, education, and coordination efforts are critical if we are to get ahead of this problem, and will be central components to our strategy. Working together with the Montana Healthcare Foundation, we’ll engage stakeholders to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Montana communities related to... Read More
The Future Looks Bright: A 21st Century Missoula Library
07/09/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Construction is beginning on a new facility for the Missoula Public Library, replacing its current building, built in 1974. The complex, funded in part by a $30-million voter-approved bond, will also house several other community organizations: Children’s Museum Missoula/Families First, UM spectrUM Science Discovery Center, and Missoula Cable Access Television. At City Club Missoula on July 9, Missoula Public Library Foundation representatives will update attendees on the progress of this major project, the role of a library in the... Read More
Glacier Country Tourism and Glacier National Park: Challenges, Opportunities, and Impact (3rd Monday in June*)
06/18/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tourism has always been a major piece of western Montana's economic fabric, with visitors to our mountains, lakes, parks and forests pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the area's economy. Glacier National Park, the jewel of the Crown of the Continent, is the centerpiece of our region's tourist attractions, with more than 3.3 million people visiting the park in 2017. At City Club Missoula's June 18 forum, learn from two experts about the impact... Read More
Western Montana's Changing Firescape: How does it impact our community
05/14/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Evolving Structure and Science of Wildfire Management and What it Means to Our Community. A forum featuring: Dr. Mark Finney, Research Forester with the U.S. Forest Service’s Fire Sciences Lab, studying the science of how fires spread. Greg Poncin, Area Manager for the Northwest Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, who served 9 years as a Type 1 Incident Commander. Moderator, Dr. Ron Wakimoto, Emeritus Professor of Forest Fire Science, University or... Read More
State of the Community: A Confluence of Opportunity
04/09/18
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come listen as Mayor John Engen, County Commission Chair David Strohmaier and UM President Seth Bodnar take a look at Missoula through an economic lens. How can the city, county and university best work together?... Read More
Schoolhouse Talk: Deploying the public's investment in our schools
03/12/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Missoula County Public Schools is currently deploying the voters’ $158 million investment in capital improvements citywide – the largest voter-approved bond issue in Montana history. MCPS Superintendent Mark Thane and Business Manager Pat McHugh will walk us through how the bond dollars are being spent, how state and federal budget cuts will impact MCPS’s budget, and in turn, the potential impact of those cuts on local property tax bills.... Read More
Imagining a University of Montana for the Future: President Seth Bodnar
02/12/18
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Seth Bodnar officially took office as the 19th President of the University of Montana on January 2. He comes to Missoula and UM from a career that spans military service after graduating first in his class from West Point, academic work at his alma mater and leadership in private industry. Most recently, he was a senior executive at General Electric Company where he was responsible for long-term strategy and business transformation at GE Transportation. In... Read More
Reaching Home: Missoula's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
01/08/18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Approved unanimously by the Missoula City Council and Board of County Commissioners in 2012, Reaching Home lays out clear solutions for ending homelessness in Missoula. At January's City Club Missoula forum, Reaching Home coordinator Theresa Williams, and Eran Pehan, director of the city's Office of Housing and Community Development, will review progress over the last five years and outline plans for the future. About Reaching Home: http://www.missoulaunitedway.org/sites/missoulaunitedway.org/files/10-Year%20Plan-Final-Amended.pdf... Read More
New Neighbors: Refugee Resettlement in Missoula, One Year Later
11/13/17
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mary Poole, founder and executive director for Soft Landing Missoula, will update us on refugee resettlement since the program launched in 2016. A representative from International Rescue Committee will be joining the forum, touching on topics of collaboration between the organizations.... Read More
Missoula City Mayoral Debate
10/16/17
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Featuring John Engen, Incumbent, Missoula City, and Lisa Triepke, Candidate, Missoula City. Moderated by Sally Mauk, Montana Public Radio. Due to federal holiday, forum date has been scheduled for Monday Oct. 16th, 2017. RSVP at cityclubmissoula.com by Friday, October 13th... Read More
Zero By Fifty: Missoula's Pathway to Zero Waste
08/14/17
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Featuring Chase Jones, Energy Conservation Coordinator for the City of Missoula and Katie Deuel, Executive Director of Home ReSource and a member of the leadership team of Zero by Fifty... Read More
Suicide Prevention & Education In Montana
07/10/17
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Over the last three years, suicide has claimed the lives of well over 100 Missoula County residents. No other single cause of death in Missoula suddenly and tragically claims the lives of so many of our family, friends, and coworkers. This important City Club forum will educate our community about suicide prevention.... Read More
The Future of the Missoula County Fairgrounds
06/12/17
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Emily Bentley, Director of Fairgrounds Development, will be with us to discuss the future of Missoula Fairgrounds!... Read More
Montana Legislative Session
05/15/17
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Featuring House Majority Whip Brad Tschida and House Minority Whip Nate McConnell.... Read More
The Enigma of Growth in Missoula
04/10/17
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Enigma of Growth in Missoula... Read More
The State of The Community
03/13/17
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Featuring Mayor John Engen, Missoula County Commissioner Chair Jean Curtiss, and University of Montana President Sheila Stearns... Read More