Contact / Chapter Details
Please let us know if you have any questions.
General Inquiries:
Test Secretary Inquires:
Board Members
Chapter President
William Bastian, Bonner
(406) 544-7581
Claddaghkennel@gmail.com
Vice President
Mitch Creasy, Great Falls
creasybear77@icloud.com
(210) 823-2445
Secretary
Rachel Willard, Florence
Rnwillard24@gmail.com
(970) 397-8229
Treasurer
Amanda Ponti, Great Falls
amandaponti2121@gmail.com
(530) 640-4625
Board Member
Lonnie Meyer, Manhattan
llmeyer886@gmail.com
(406) 580-7910
Board Member
Jason Rice, Missoula
landworks.jrice@yahoo.com
(406) 240-4265
Board Member
Chris Savage, Missoula
csavageplay@gmail.com
(208) 699-7229
Board Meeting Updates
Stay informed on chapter decisions, upcoming plans, and ongoing initiatives.
We share key highlights from each board meeting along with full meeting minutes for those who want a deeper look.
Latest Meeting
August 17, 2026 — Board Meeting Highlights
Membership, Training & Season Wrap-Up
Testing, Volunteer Development, Leadership & Test Standards
Fundraising, Equipment & Grounds Improvements
Next Season Planning & Board Elections
Meeting Minutes Archive
There was no September board meeting as members were busy enjoying the fall season in the field with their dogs. Sometimes the best chapter business happens outdoors!
Big Sky NAVHDA Chapter Bylaws
The Big Sky NAVHDA Chapter Bylaws outline the organization’s purpose, membership guidelines, leadership responsibilities, meeting procedures, elections, and governance policies. These bylaws help ensure the chapter operates with transparency, accountability, and consistency while supporting NAVHDA’s mission and the versatile hunting dog community.