Carbon-Stillwater Tavern Association Scholarship

The Montana Tavern Association (MTA), originally named the Montana Licensed Liquor Dealers Association, was incorporated October 14, 1937, by a statewide group of tavern owners. Membership that year was close to 300. The association was formed for the mutual protection and benefit of its membership. Its purpose was to provide a service of advice, direction, and assistance to members; to aid members in the promotion of trade; to recommend regulation that would further their interests; and to cooperate with the Montana Liquor Control Board by initiating or assisting in the control and regulation of the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. More than a half-century later, its purpose remains the same as reflected in its mission statement: To preserve and enhance the hospitality industry. The Montana Tavern Association is run by its membership, now almost 800 strong. Each county has a local association. Association officers are elected each September by the membership at the MTA Convention. The Executive Board, made up of directors and alternates from each county tavern association, meets quarterly with the officers to carry on the business of the association in the interim between conventions. The Carbon-Stillwater Tavern Association demonstrates commitment to their communities by providing financial support for a variety of not-for-profit organizations. This organization is proud to provide this scholarship for a Carbon or Stillwater County student attending MSU Billings. The first scholarship was awarded for academic year 2015-2016.