Events

Step into the heart of Montana’s wilderness with Donna McDonald of Upper Canyon Outfitters. From her grandfather’s rugged homesteading days to the fierce, pioneering women who saved the ranch through eras of profound change, Donna shares an unforgettable story of grit and heritage.

As one of Montana’s first licensed female outfitters, she delivers a raw, deeply personal reflection on decades spent guiding in the backcountry. More than a history lesson—it’s an inspiring celebration of public land stewardship, the healing power of the wild, and the vital traditions we must protect to shape tomorrow’s generation.

https://ucomontana.com/

July Board meeting followed by the Board Retreat

We'll hear from three individuals who run tours in Downtown Bozeman. 
Crystal Alegria, Extreme History Project
Nicole Suttle, Savor Bozeman
Matthew Kraska, Bozeman Bike Tours

They'll give us a short description of each of their tours and then sit as a panel to answer moderated questions about the Bozeman tourism industry, their inspiration and where they see us going in the near future. 

Steve Garrison is the visionary founder of Personal Warehouse®, the defining category creator behind Multi-Flex Space, and the consultant developers, investors, and capital partners trust to enter and win in this asset class. Over 26 years, Steve has delivered more than 2,500 ownership-based units across 38 projects in seven states, totaling 2 million square feet and $300 million in managed assets. Before the market had language for it, Steve pioneered the shift from traditional leasing to ownership-driven commercial real estate, creating a smarter model for utility, income, and value. His proprietary innovations—including the 99-year ground lease, developer-led design-build approach, and Personal Warehouse Financing—have established the field-tested playbook for structuring, financing, selling, and optimizing Multi-Flex Space® projects. Trusted nationwide, Steve helps teams avoid costly mistakes, secure multimillion-dollar financing, accelerate sellouts, and make confident decisions. He is a highly sought-after speaker, host of the MultiFlex Bootcamp, and recognized nationally as a practical visionary and operator.

From detecting and monitoring low-density cryptic species like snow leopard and wolverine, to the world’s first wire-snare detection dogs, WD4C has led the development of techniques for difficult targets like noxious weeds, cavity-roosting bats, fish, and wildlife diseases. And we are at the forefront of the fight against wildlifeFrom detecting and monitoring low-density cryptic species like snow leopard and wolverine, to the world’s first wire-snare detection dogs, WD4C has led the development of techniques for difficult targets like noxious weeds, cavity-roosting bats, fish, and wildlife diseases. And we are at the forefront of the fight against wildlife trafficking, training dogs to detect ammunition, guns, ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales, and more. trafficking, training dogs to detect ammunition, guns, ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales, and more.

Pete received a bachelor’s degree with honors in Biology and Environmental Conservation from the University of Colorado and a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of California, Davis. Pete worked with the Wildlife Conservation Society for 10 years, first at their New York Headquarters and then as part of the Africa and North America Programs.

Pete has studied Ferruginous Hawks in North America, avian community ecology in Kenya, and large herbivore ecology and herding systems in Tanzania. He has helped plan and carry out conservation strategies in Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Congo, Cambodia, Tanzania, and the United States. His publications appear in Conservation Biology, Biological Conservation, PLOS (Public Library of Science), Human Ecology, Landscape and Urban Planning, Landscape Ecology, and Science, and he is co-author of the book Conservation: Linking Ecology, Economics and Culture (2005 Princeton Univ. Press).

Rotary International (RI) has been addressing environmental issues in relation to
humanitarian health for decades, providing the basis for this area of focus on the
environment.  Inspired by RI’s global efforts on protecting the environment, Bozeman
Sunrise Rotary Club established an environmental sub-committee in early 2026.  In past
years, our club has been engaged in several projects that improve the environment,
including riparian planting and environmental education signage at Glen Lake Rotary
Park, fix-up festival to increase home energy efficiency, developing sustainable water
systems in Kenya, and improving infrastructure for healthy school environments in
Nepal. In addition to these existing projects, our sub-committee provides
recommendations on eco-friendly habits with weekly environmental tips in our news
bulletin, and we developed guidelines for our club to conduct green events by recycling,
composting, and reducing plastic.  Our committee is also collaborating with the city, the
university, and non-profit organizations to monitor water quality in the Gallatin
Watershed. The water quality monitoring is part of our participation in “Community
Action for Fresh Water,” an initiative developed by RI in collaboration with the United
Nations. Lastly, the committee initiated efforts to participate in RI’s Operation Pollination,
by proposing an expansion of the current pollinator garden at Glen Lake Rotary
Park. We will continue to explore ways for participating in RI’s focus on protecting the
environment.

Clinton will share an inside look at Bank of Bozeman’s culture, focusing on what makes the bank unique as Montana's Last Best Bank®. He’ll highlight the importance of local decision-making, strong team culture, and building meaningful relationships with customers. The presentation will also touch on how investing in employees and prioritizing community involvement leads to stronger service, lasting impact, and continued growth in the Gallatin Valley.

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Please join us for a coffee social at The Daily on Rouse in lieu of a regular Friday morning meeting due to the holiday weekend.