Celebration! Spring Convention and 2020 Awards
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Welcome to Billings, MT this spring! Registration coming soon for both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Opportunities include:
• Empowerment Speakers
• Engaging Young People with the Jaycees Movement
• Building memberships and relevancy through Inclusion
• JCI Trainings
• Panelist Discussions on Individual Success in Jaycees and beyond; Innovation in projects during pandemic; Extraordinary Leadership during Adversity/Challenges; Leadership Experiences from our past 100+ years; and more!
• 2020 Awards
• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Event will be hybrid (online and in person). If you don't feel safe traveling, or are feeling sick prior to travel, please stay home and engage with us virtually.
The Montana Jaycees are providing some tips and tricks regarding travel to the Big Sky State:
Travel options direct into Billings, MT.
• Billings International Airport is 5 minutes from the hotel AND there is a free shuttle.
- Multiple direct flights from larger hubs across the country
o Dallas/ Ft. Worth- offered by American Airlines
- 2 flights daily
o Denver- offered by Frontier Air and United.
- Frontier has 1 daily flight
- United Airlines offers multiple flights daily
o Minneapolis- offered by Delta
- 2 daily flights
Travel options into Bozeman, MT.
• Bozeman is roughly 2 hours from Billings. There are times when they do offer cheaper flights, however you would need to rent a car and drive to Billings.
- There are some direct flights into Bozeman
o Chicago- offered by American Airlines
- Daily flights
o Nashville- offered by Allegiant
- Flights are on Friday and Monday each week
Hotel Reservations
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings
27 N 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Group Code: JCI
Phone number: 406-238-4306
Click here for Online Group Reservations
See below for a draft schedule of events.
More details coming soon!
EXCURSIONS—WELCOME TO THE MOUNTAIN STATES!
The Montana and Wyoming Jaycees have set up some great excursions that allow you to explore our beautiful country. Please follow the links below to sign up for your preferred options. An invoice for payment will be e-mailed within one week of registration and payment will be required to secure your spot. If we do not have enough interest any given excursion, we will need to cancel, and your payment will be refunded to you in whole. If you have any questions, please e-mail Past State President Anna Weidinger at anna.weidinger0610@gmail.com.
Visit Beautiful Red Lodge, Montana!
This excursion takes you to Red Lodge, Montana. A beautiful ski town located in the Beartooth Mountains. This quaint town offers great shopping, delicious food, and unbeatable views! If conditions allow, you may be able to see part of the stunning Beartooth Pass.
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Time: Charter bus will depart Billings at 9:00am and will board to return to Billings at 5:00pm (roughly 6:00pm arrival time back in Billings)
Cost: $25 per person
Sign Up Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWhVWOasT48APglVXs2UjHOyqQJ1cV8_CuFIWt40ebJyjtUQ/viewform
Registration will close April 4, 2021
Explore Historic Sheridan, Wyoming!
This excursion takes you to historic Sheridan, Wyoming. Have the opportunity to explore museums, shopping, local breweries, and more! The Wyoming Jaycees are also offering an optional hike during this excursion, leaving you with plenty of time to explore this historic town. Lunch is provided for those participating in the hike.
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Time: Charter bus will depart Billings at 9:00am and will board to return to Billings at 4:00pm (roughly 6:00pm arrival time back in Billings)
Cost: $30 per person ($40 if you’re participating in the hike)
Sign Up Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu5beWglEzAhlYkgiFplskgy-6QmTbH0ntTIn-lNBUaGQDsg/viewform
Registration will close April 4, 2021
Charlie Russell Chew-Choo
This excursion takes you on a trip to gorgeous Lewistown, Montana. You will board the Charlie Russell Train where you will enjoy a four hour train ride through the mountains and prairies of Central Montana. Dinner will be served on the train, and some mischief may find you as you’re taking in the sites.
See more information here: https://montanadinnertrain.com/charlie-russell-chew-choo-train
Date: Sunday, April 25, 2021
Time: Charter bus will depart Billings at 12:00 noon and will return to Billings around 9:30 or 10:00pm.
Cost: $130 per person (includes transportation, train ride, and dinner)
Sign Up Here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPN11IERC7vAnv-RRCXOfbTQh5YwTZ86YgFtzYFU9vXcRoSg/viewform
Registration will close April 4, 2021