Projects of SCDC
The following is what the School Community Development Council has done so far for our
'Greater Powder River Area'.
2023
Granted $39,336.00 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Biddle Community Heritage Center to remodel
2) Broadus Bumblebee Daycare for Outdoor Storage Shed and Turf
3) Broadus Community Garden for Compost & Honey Berry Plants
4) Broadus Sharp Shooters 4-H Club to purchase new targets and equipment
5) Broadus Wrestling Club for two pin TV scoreboards
6) Charles James VFW Post 1595 to build new folding doors for the bar & kitchen
7) Powder River Extension Office & Food Bank to host an Airfryer Nutrition Class
8) Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture to revamp lighted Christmas decorations
9) Powder River Historical Society to make engraved exhibit signs
10) Powder River Recycling for education & awareness promotion
11) Powder River Senior Citizens Club remodeled the food pantry, bathroom, & office
12) Powder River Trails purchased dog bag stations and a pedestrian counter
13) SADD for recruitment supplies
Legends of Pioneers Concert
Sponsored Freedom Run t-shirts
Received donation from Earl & Marjorie Hanes Trusts
Donated 5% matching funds to Powder River Emergency Medical Services for supplies and equipment.
Supported the Town of Broadus' grant application for Montana Main Street Project.
2022
Granted $48,500 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Biddle Community Heritage Center for Drywall and sanding floors
2) Biddle Fire Department to pour concrete floors
3) Big Sky Big Leadership Community Project for paint, planters, sign, & benches
4) Broadus Bumblebee Daycare for air conditioner and sidewalks
5) Broadus Sharp Shooters 4-H Club for air rifles, cartridge filler and archery targets
6) Broadus Volunteer Fire Department to update rescue equipment
7) Charles James VFW Post 1595 to purchase new chairs and tables
8) Powder River County MSU Extension to hold the Big Sky Big Leadership in 2023
9) PR County MSU Extension & Powder River Senior Center for Nutrition Class and Instapots
10) Powder River First Responders to update batteries and pads in AEDs
11) Powder River Historical Society to digitize newspapers
12) Powder River Little League for chain-link fence
13) Powder River Senior Citizens Club to paint inside of building
14) Powder River Trails & PRAIRIE Camp for outdoor musical instruments
15) Rolling Hills Golf Course for cart path repairs and upgrade electrical panels
16) Rolling Hills Junior Golf for clubs and storage area
17) Shining Star Preschool to purchase fencing and playground equipment
Sponsored T-shirts for 4th of July Freedom Run
Powder River Manor Charitable Trust requested to have SCDC manage their trust.
2021
Granted $39,000 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Biddle Community Heritage Center for awning
2) Biddle Fire Department for electricity for new barn & garage doors
3) Broadus Bumblebee Daycare - startup costs
4) Charles James Post 1595 VFW for ceiling repairs & new lighting
5) MSU Extension Powder River County - Interpretive Signs
6) Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Ag - Welcome to Broadus Sign
7) Powder River First Responders for equipment
8) Powder River Historical Society - digitize Powder River Examiner
9) Powder River Little League for new dugouts
10) Powder River Trails to put in street lights along walking path
11) Powder River Trails & Henry Malley Memorial Library for a StoryWalk on walking trail
12) Pumpkin Creek Community Club - windows, door, and paint at Sonnette Hall
13) Rolling Hills Golf Course for porta potties & patio furniture
Sponsored T-shirts for 4th of July Freedom Run and "Still ; Walk" Mental Health Awareness Walk
Helped with Powder River First Responders purchase a vehicle for Community Integrated Health program
Committed to helping Powder River County purchase ambulances
2020
Granted $30,698.70 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Biddle Community Heritage Center for Sidewalk and Pad
2) Biddle Fire Department for a new pole barn
3) Broadus Community Garden to build raised beds and fill with soil & compost
4) Powder River 1st Responders for training
5) Powder River Extension Office to purchase a new welcome sign and banners
6) Powder River Historical Museum to digitize the Powder River Examiner
7) Powder River Little League for field improvements
8) Powder River Trails to purchase a mower and carsonite signs
9) Rolling Hills Golf Course for a mower
10) VFW Hall for operating costs
Sponsored 4th of July Freedom Run T-shirts
2019
Granted $19,075 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Broadus Community Garden for watering system, bench, and table
2) Faith Bible Church for AED Device
3) Powder River First Responders for a Cardiac Monitor
4) Powder River Historical Museum to enclose the lean-to for fossils
5) Powder River Recyclers to clean boulevards & plant new bushes
6) Powder River Sheriff's Office for training equipment
7) Powder River Trails for benches and bike racks
8) Rolling Hills Golf Course to remodel kitchen
Funded Powder River Little League for field improvement projects
All Class Reunion and Centennial Celebration organizers
Sponsored 4th of July Freedom Run T-Shirts
Fundraiser support for the PR First Responders during 4th of July Celebration
"Light of Love" Memorial Fundraiser for Community Projects
Cookie Decorating at the Christmas Stroll
2018
Granted $14,000 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Boyes Community Hall to replace windows in the Hall
2) PR First Responders for two patient warmers for cots
3) PR Heart Club for Fitness Stations on Walking Trail
4) PR Little League to redo baseball field, concession stands, and fencing
5) PR Sheriff's Office for radio upgrades
6) PRCDHS for Google Chromebooks
7) Rolling Hills Golf Course to enclose the North side of patio
8) VFW for repairs and upgrades to the building
"Light of Love" Memorial Fundraiser for Community Projects
Sponsored T-shirts for PR Trails 4th of July Freedom Run
Hospitality Pizza Supper for the Westby-Grenora & Kaycee Football Game
Sponsored T-shirts for PR Trails Moonlight Walk
Cake Walk & Live Music during Christmas Stroll to support Senior Citizens
2017
Granted $5719.00 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) PR Heart Club for a bench, receptacle, and signs for walking path
2) PR First Responders for equipment and training.
Sponsored T-Shirts for the PR Heart Club's Moonlight Walk to benefit the Broadus Trails
Received donation from Vic & MaryAnn Stabio
Supported the Seniors moving back to the Amsden Building
Sponsored a Cake Walk & Live Music to raise money for the Senior Center
2016
Granted $6273.24 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) PR Heart Club for a bench & receptacle for walking path
2) PR First Responders for pediatric equipment and training
3) Rolling Hills Golf Course for a new deck
Donated $1000 to PR Chamber of Commerce & Ag to purchase a sound system
Sponsored T-Shirts for the PR Heart Club's Moonlight Walk to benefit the Broadus Trails
Sponsor for Jolene Brown, Keynote Speaker at PR Chamber of Commerce & Ag Annual Ag Banquet
Raffle drawing for a RTIC Cooler and Pizza GC at Christmas Stroll.
2015
Granted $6500 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) PR First Responders for training and supplies
2) PR Congregational Church to renovate bathroom to become handicapped accessible
3) PR Museum to replace window
2014
Granted PRCEF earnings to:
1) PR High School Art Program to buy Camera
2) After Grad Committee for entertainment at After Grad Party
2013
Replaced PRCEF sign with weatherproof banner material with contact information on it
Attended a Montana Community Foundation convening in Glendive
Granted $5000 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) PR Chamber purchase Christmas lights;
2) Boyes Community Club help with building improvements;
3) Broadus Hot Lunch Program purchase salad bar;
4) PR Sports Boosters help with new weight room expenses;
5) Relay for Life Golf Tourney committee purchase cart for promoting Cancer Fund golf tourney
2012
Community Celebration to celebrate our Powder River Community Endowment Fund’s success of meeting our matching funds…musical presentation of ‘Life in a Small Town’ provided in conjunction with directer Laura Lee Ullrich and many talented local performers!
Granted $2195 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Youth Issues Coalition to implement “Rachel’s Challenge” program;
2) Stitch & Chatter Club purchase materials for quilt display rack
2011
MATCHING FUNDS WERE MET WITH MCF’S BEACON CHALLENGE!!!
Facebook Page set up for PRCEF
Granted $4200 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) RHGC upgrade water pump system;
2) PR Historical Society new sidewalk construction
2010
Fundraisers: 12th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised $355
Granted $1300 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Town of Broadus for beautification project of wood carving of 2 tree stumps at park;
2) PR Little League purchase picnic tables at ball park;
3) After Grad Party Committee purchase ping pong table
2009
Fundraisers: 11th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised $1635
Student Dani Franklin created a Power Point presentation for annual fundraiser explaining PRCEF
Swimming Pool Open House and Phase 1 completed in June
Fundraising letter composed and mailed out to all alumni with information of upcoming All Class Reunion
Granted $4000 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Broadus VFD help with costs of preliminary engineering report for Firehall;
2) PR Recyclers re-roofing project for building;
3) PR Chamber help with republishing Beyond Echoing Footsteps;
4) PR Chamber wiring for Chokecherry Festival;
5) PR Historical Society & PRCDHS Art Program print museum activity books
2008
Hosted a Grant making workshop for surrounding community foundations
Continued fundraising efforts for Swimming Pool, responsible for all treasurer reports and accounting of donations
Fundraisers: 10th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised $713
Continued support with Ray Roerick’s research in engineering and establishing a Radio station
Recipient of $500 operating grant from MCF to use for promoting our PRCEF
Support grant application for $12000 Leadership Grant from MCF for feasibility study for Critical Access Hospital
Preliminary planning of All Class Reunion, fundraising letter mailed out, local alumni contacted to be in charge of their class’s activities
With community support and involvement of MANY organizations the Swimming Pool Project was awarded $166,000 Coal Board Grant
Granted all 2007 PRCEF earnings to Swimming Pool Fund $4427
2007
Met LCF Challenge grant, received an additional $2500 to grant out to local organizations
Recipient of Yellowstone Caviar Project grant in the amount of $2000 to help with the Tennis court improvement project
Student Patrick Hessman created a Power Point presentation for our PRCEF
Fundraisers: 9th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised $2780
Started planning fundraising for Swimming Pool Project
Granted $9490 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) Broadus Extension Homemakers to replace dishwasher at Community Center;
2) RHGC replace 3 entrance doors;
3) BVFD purchase needed fire fighting accessories;
4) VFW Post #1595 outside maintenance on building;
5) PRCDHS Yearbook Class purchase SLR camera;
6) PR Swimming Pool reseal decks around pools;
7) Broadus Sharpshooters 4-H Club repair & upgrade shooting range building;
8) Broadus Tree Board purchase Rocky Mtn junipers & supplies;
9) PR Historical Society purchase computer, camera and software;
10) PRAEDC purchase new fencing at tennis courts at park;
11) Mizpah Masters 4-H Club purchase supplies to build benches for Public Library;
12) PRCDHS Service Learning Program purchase supplies for Community Appr. Day;
13) After Grad Party Committee purchase fatal vision goggles;
14) Chokecherry Festival Committee help defray expenses for entertainment
2006
Published Vol. 1 Issue 1 of “Community Happenings”
Fundraisers: 8th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised $2700
Granted $4000 in PRCEF earnings to:
1) PRCDHS to help purchase Community Clean-up Day supplies;
2) PR Little League for snow fence and bleacher repair;
3) PR Mudcats help defray cost of putting in a new outfield fence;
4) PR Senior Citizens Center help purchase a free standing self-contained evaporative cooler;
5) PR Historical Society help with the Vintage Clothing project;
6) Caring Hands bring in volunteer training;
7) PRCA Let’r Buck Rodeo help with scholarship fund raising;
8) Broadus Public Schools Music Boosters purchase auditorium curtains;
9) East Fork Roping Club help purchase Ground Hog for arena
2005
Help sponsor family entertainment ‘The Standards’ at the Powder River County Fair
Participated in a feasibility study for a Fitness Center
Fundraisers: 7th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised over $3700
Granted $5700 in PRCEF 2004-2005 Grant cycle earnings to following organizations:
1) Powder River Historical Society to help restoration of damaged wall, moving of cooling unit and replacing of roll-up door;
2) Rolling Hills Golf Course to help with expenses of replacing boards on the deck of the clubhouse;
3) Cherry Jubilee Committee help purchase re-usable cloth table covers for PR Manor;
4) Broadus Homemakers help purchase window banners for families with men and women in the armed services;
5) Broadus Cadette Girl Scout Troop #284 help support the Community Beautification Project;
6) Broadus Tree Board to help replace trees around town;
7) Chokecherry City Committee to help purchase chokecherry trees and planting supplies;
7) PR County High School to help purchase supplies for the annual “Community Appreciation Day”
2004
Funded a feasibility assessment study for establishing an Assisted Living facility within the Powder River Manor
Recipient of $5000 CBO (Community Based Organization) grant to allocate to community by providing education to voters on changes in election laws, ID requirement at the polls, provisional voting and how to request a new ballot etc…
Granted money to Chamber of Commerce to help with expenses of the Visitor Information Center
Held special meetings to discuss and research the feasibility of a Recreational/Fitness Center.
Fundraisers: Bingo at the Fair; 6th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised $1969
2003
Granted $2700 in PRCEF earnings to following organizations:
1) Broadus Tree Board help purchase needed wire, posts and cover cloth for weed protection for new trees;
2) Mudcat American Legion Baseball help improve the existing concession stand at ball field;
3) PR Historical Society and Museum help purchase materials to construct walkway along Mac’s Museum;
4) Broadus Volunteer Fire Department help defray cost of installation of town street signs;
5) Boyes Puddle Jumpers 4-H Club new bathroom project at Boyes Hall;
6) Boyes Community Club help with new bathroom project at Boyes Hall;
7) PR Economic Development Corp. establish a welcome display in the courthouse square
Fundraisers: Lacy J. Dalton Fair Entertainment concert, sold 452 tickets! Was a another successful evening and FABULOUS ENTERTAINMENT!!; 5th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised $1388
2002
Granted $3000 in PRCEF earnings to following organizations:
1) Powder River Fair Board help with expenses of bringing in Fair entertainment;
2) Mizpah Masters 4-H Club purchase supplies to rebuild benches at Community Center and erect new fencing;
3) PR Mudcats help with expenses with maintenance of the ball field;
4) Broadus Sharpshooters help purchase space heater for indoor shooting range;
5) VFW help purchase a dishwasher;
6) Broncs & Bulls Committee help defray expense for replacing pens behind the bucking chutes at fairgrounds;
7) East Fork Roping Club help with construction expenses at new concession stand at fairgrounds;
8) Broadus Sports Boosters help purchase new chain link fencing at ball field;
9) PR Economic Development Corp. put together a web page for Broadus;
10) Broadus Chamber of Commerce help bring in entertainment at Fair
Fundraisers: Dan Seals Fair Entertainment concert, sold 800 tickets! Was a wonderful evening and GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!!; 4th Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta, raised $1882
2001
Granted $2500 in PRCEF earnings to following organizations:
1) Broadus Chamber of Commerce to help purchase a computer for their office;
2) Rolling Hills Golf Course to help with expenses for deck repair to club house;
3) Biddle Volunteer Fire Dpt. to help purchase equipment;
4) Boyes Community Club to help with structure repair costs;
5) PR Fair Board to assist in purchasing 4-H trophys for fair;
6) Wanna Bee Recreational Center to help with expenses of facilitating center;
7) HS Trophy Case Project to help defray costs of purchasing special glass frames for pictures and light bulbs for cases.
Granted $3000, with matching funds required, to Wanna Bee Recreational Center from Beacon funds. Youth & Recreation is one of the four Beacon Projects set in 1994.
Fundraisers: 50/50 drawing at GBB game(raised $65); 3rd Annual Prime Rib & Wine Chair Calcutta (raised $ 2012)
2000
Granted $2500 in PRCEF earnings to following organizations:
1) PR Little League to help fund a well drilling project at the Tastee Freeze field;
2) Broadus Homemakers to help pay for the replacement street Christmas lights around town;
3) PR Genealogical Society to help purchase equipment for community members to research genealogy;
4) Shooting Sports to help with improvement costs at the shooting range;
5 )PR Mudcats to help fund the new outdoor field lights.
Fund raising events: Very successful and FUN ALL-CLASS REUNION (raised $2645), 2nd Annual Chair Calcutta and Dinner (raised $2440)
1999
Fund raisers: Sharps Rifle sale donated by RMB of Broadus (sold for $2700), Hawaii trip chair auction & dinner event, 50/50 ticket sales at High School sporting events
Funded renovation costs of Burton Building to expose the original tin ceiling and walls and portion of the hardwood floor for the purpose of opening a Youth and Cultural Center
Help support Artists in Schools Program by funding 1/2 the expense of bringing in artist Sue Tirell to put on a clay workshop
1998
Completed entertainment trailer project
Allocated Project Grant money to MT Dept. of Transportation for new Visitor Information Center
Fund raisers: Sports package raffles for Denver Broncos & Denver Rockies generously donated by alumni Vic Stabio & Halledor Petroleum, Bingo at the Fair, Kiddy Train children entertainment during Annual Broadus Crazy Days
Community entertainment: Melodrama during County Fair, provided entertainment trailer for Chokecherry Festival
Supported a community VISTA Volunteer position for Youth in Action project
Published Vol. 11, Issue 1 of “Community Happenings”
1997
Granted money MCF allocated to our SCDC to 12 community organizations in the amount of $5000:
1)Mizpah Masters 4-H Club;
2) Range Riders 4-H Club;
3) Henry Malley Memorial Library;
4) Letterman’s Club;
5) Broadus VFD;
6) PR County Loan Closet;
7) PR Quarter Horse Assn.;
8) Parents & Adolescence Can Talk (PACT);
9) Alzada Community Club;
10) Broadus FFA Chapter;
11) PR Extension Service;
12) Elementary Playground Equip. Improvement Committee
Granted money to bring National Public Radio to area
Family Entertainment: Hypnotist Al Snyder
Meeting w/MCF Board via Telecommunication System
Created Web Page on Internet
Published Volume I, Issue I and Issue II of “Community Happenings”
Granted money to Sr. Citizens for Purchase of PA System
Hired Coordinator for Tele-Communication System
Granted money to Playground Equipment Project
1996
Responsible for clean-up of proposed Smith Pond Project
Oak Table Fund-raiser for Nursing Home Patio
Community Entertainment: Ringling 5
Very Successful All-Class Reunion
NFR Ticket Raffle Fund-raiser
Supported Youth Fair Dance
1995
Aqua Steps Purchased for aqua aerobics
Loan to Fire Dept. for Water Truck
Loan to Archery Club
Youth Soccer Equipment & Training Expense
Community Entertainment: Baxter Black Concert
Chokecherry Festival
PR Co. Comprehensive Survey
Granted money to SEMTEC for Telecommunication
Partially funded Entertainment trailer
1995-97
Bingo at the Fair
1994
Fourth of July fundraiser
Community Meeting
Video Editing Equip. purchased
Mural, sculpture, tree planting at Courthouse & in City Park
1993
Published Business Directory
1992
Silent Auction for Recycling Baler