The American Legion Montana Boys State Web Page

Welcome to the American Legion Montana Boys State. The Boys State Staff, your sponsor and the American Legion all hope that this years Montana American Legion Boys State, the week of June 08 - 13, 2008 will be a rewarding one for you.

Boys State is mostly action and most of the action is political. The more work you put into the program the greater your rewards will be. The Montana Boys State Handbook contains a statement which will be of interest to all candidates for office:

You and your friends should seriously measure your particular qualifications for the office you seek. Make up your mind to develop a following. Campaign hard. Go into an election to win. But remember also that if you lose, the citizens of Montana Boys State have found something in your opponent or his party principles that they like better than they do yours. Do something about it in a constructive manner. Don't condemn the world because you have lost. You must remember that at the conclusion of an election only one candidate for each office will be elected. Therefore, one candidate will be defeated. If you are the successful candidate, immediately prepare yourself for taking over the duties of your particular office. Carry out those duties in the same fearless, sincere and honest manner pledged during your campaign. Select your appointees with care. If you happen to be one of the candidates that did not win, remember the citizens have spoken their choice. Politics is a sincere business. You must be able to win or lose alike.

If you are a graduate of Montana American Legion Boys State and would like to become a counselor or junior counselor please email me and let me give you the information you will need about any upcoming Boys State sessions. Counselors are needed for this upcoming session also. I welcome all grads regardless of age. Meet the challenge and bring your experience to the session helping others.

Michael Russell - Director Montana Boys State - If you would like to contact me for any additional information about The American Legion Montana Boys State, please click on my name at the beginning of this sentence.

Thanks to all the delegates at last years Boys State for making 2007 another successful year.

I will have more to update you on as the new year progresses.... thanks for stopping by, this is our new site.

If you are arriving in Helena and need overnight lodging prior or after Boys State:

The Red Lion Colonial Hotel is a full service property here in Helena with a Restaurant and Lounge open daily with room service options. All of our guests have access to our indoor pool and hot tub as well as the fitness center, all open 24 hours. All of our rooms were completely remodeled in 2006 and the results are astounding.

We would like to offer the Preferred Corporate Rate for Carroll College to parents who are in need of accommodations for Boys State. Just call 406-443-2100 and ask for the Carroll College rate