Bozeman Elks Lodge #463

 Tracy Echert

Hyalite Fire Department Volunteer

Morning Star Elementary School Teacher 

In Montana, 83.9 percent of departments are made up of volunteers.

Tracy Echert is one of those Volunteers as a member of the Hyalite Fire Department.

Tracy is also a teacher at Morning Star Elementary School.

The Veterans Alliance of Southwest Montana salutes Tracy Echert for organizing the Veterans Day Assembly at Morning Star Elementary School.

Gallatin County DUI Task Force
Law Enforcement DUI Awards Ceremony
April 10, 2019

THANK YOU for all you do to keep our roads, our friends, and our families safe!

Belgrade PD...Bozeman PD...Gallatin County Sheriff's Office...Manhattan PD...Montana HIghway Patrol...Montana State University PD...West Yellowstone PD



Bozeman Police Department Annual Awards

Distinguished Service Award

On April 4, 2019, Officer Jesse Holton was recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to our community and department. And for his professionalism, work ethic, and conduct that are an example for all.

Galltin County 911 Dispatch Center

In 2018, Dispatchers at the Galltin County 911 Dispatch Center handled 174,031 9-1-1 Calls.  These Dispatchers provide a critical link between the community and public safety resources (police officers, deputies, fire departments and paramedics) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Tracy Echert

Hyalite Fire Department Volunteer

Caden Shrauger

Bozeman's Shraugers gear up for largest blood drive in town.

Each year, Caden’s family hosts a blood drive, and he said when people donate blood once, they’re likely to do it again. Caden had the same feeling about the diving board at Bozeman’s trampoline park when he realized it wasn’t so scary.

Caden is a seven-year cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma at 3 and received 35 blood transfusions over four years. Friends hosted the first blood drive in Caden’s honor when he started treatment.

The Shrauger family has continued the tradition for the past seven years.  

David M. Young 
Professor & Community Resource Specialist

David M. Young is a Professor and Community Health Specialist at Montana State University and a member of the Community-Coalition On Drug Awareness.

In 2005, David joined the MSU Extension Service to develop a community health outreach program designed to provide information, education, resources, technical assistance and services to help create healthy, safe, thriving Montana communities. 

David also serves as a Volunteer Chaplain for local law enforcement and is actively involved in jail and prison ministry. He is a member of several national organizations, including: the American Correctional Chaplains Association, the American Correctional Association, the American Jail Association, the International Conference of Police Chaplains, and, the Rural Chaplains Association.



Jessica Millimen-Executive Director

Jessica Hawkins-Assistant Director

Megan Holt-Cafe Manager 

The Rock Youth Center provides a safe place outside of school and home where kids are welcomed, loved, and encouraged to grow in every aspect of their lives.

The Staff is dedicated to serving each person that comes through The Rock’s doors.

 Edward Szczypinski, Alcohol & Drug Prevention Coordinator

Edward Szczypinski serves our community as the Chairman of the Greater Gallatin Homeless Action Coalition, and member of the Community-Coalition On Drug Awareness, Gallatin County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, Gallatin County DUI Task Force, Gallatin County Mental Health Local Advisory Council - Advocate, Interagency, and Montana State University Substance Abuse Free Environmment Coalition. 

Pris Gale, Child Advocate 

Pris Gale has always always been an advocate for children as a foster parent and mother of 3 adopted children. During the past 12 years, Pris has put countless hours into making clothing and blankets for infants that were then  donated to Family Promise, Love INC. and most recently to Volunteers of America for a local veteran family.