Montana Destination Imagination

Find out about this year's DI Challenges!

Your team can build a structure and skit from "news worthy" materials and events.  Or you can pool your super problem-solving powers to save a something threatened and you won't believe what's on the list! Or your team can change audience members' minds with a flip of the wrist or any other puppet characters.  Or maybe your team will create a DI-Bot that makes the world a better place. Or maybe your team will decide to design a piece of equipment that can deliver supplies to a target over a barrier.

Whew! But wait, there's more! Check out the ways your students can Band Together to solve a challenge, help their community and dance to the music of their choice! There is no end to the opportunities to put team interests and talents together to make a better world.  And, as always, it's just plan fun!  Check out the complete Challenge Summaries on the Montana DI website.

Basic Team Manager Training

Not sure what a team manager does or where to start.  Join us for virtual Team Manager trainings via webinar/conference call.  Please schedule 1 1/2 hours for the first training.  We will do this training three times -

Date                  Time                          Phone #                       Access Code

Nov. 11            3:45 - 5:15PM            1-218-936-4700            554298

Nov. 14            9:30 - 11:00AM          1-218-936-4700            554298

Nov. 17             7:00 - 8:30PM           1-218-936-4700            554298 

If you wish to join us on the webinar please e-mail Heather Geiger at montanacq@msn.com. Please put Webinar Invite in the subject line.  In your e-mail indicate which date you plan to attend.  Heather will send you instructions on how to join the Webinar or download the handouts page.

We're with you all the way!

The DI Regional Director in your area is ready to answer your questions.  Check out the Montana Destination ImagiNation calendar for recruiting, training, and team building events in your area.  Don't forget to put the regional showcase and State Championship Tournament on your team member's calendars.  It's not just a tournament; it is a year-long learning experience for students and the adults who are supporting them.  These dates will be continually updated as they are scheduled.

Ask MTDI

Do you have a question about Destination ImagiNation but do not want to call someone?  Are you having trouble finding a rule? Do you need to know where your team can find information.  Do you need advice on how to handle a difficult situation with your team?  Then ask MTDI.  Send your questions to askmtdi@mt-di.org This e-mail address is set up just for you to ask questions - big and small.  We will try to answer your questions within 48 hours.  We will also have a 1/2 to 1 hour conference call every two weeks to answer frequently asked questions and have an open forum for team managers to learn and share.  Stay tuned for more information on these conference calls.

DI Fundraiser

Join us in a virtual fundraiser for Destination ImagiNation!

Just in time for the holidays!  Order your favorite Pampered Chef Kitchen products and Entertaining Essentials and Destination ImagiNation will earn 20% from all sales!  This is a super opportunity for you to get a jump on holiday shopping and help support Destination ImagiNation! To place an order, just go to the DI Fundraiser page on IDODI.org and follow the instructions on how to place an order.  This fundraiser ends on November 18, 2009.

What's New and Happening in DI?

Reality TV Challenge Date Extended to December 1!  Do you know about the REALITY TV CHALLENGE?  Attention DI teams: Become stars of the Start a Team Reality Show contest by documenting your journey all the way to aTournament!  DI wants the world to Start a Team, and who better to tell everyone what makes DI special than our teams?  Submit a 100 word essay along with a 30 second video telling us why YOUR team should be selected.  Six winning teams will be given video cameras and a production schedule to document the journey from forming a team all the way to participating in a Tournament!  There is a $1000 scholarship grand prize and a DI Reality TV deal!  Deadline is December 1!  See details at www.ShopDI.org.

Creative Spark Contest

DI has partnered with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) to bring you the Creative Spark Challegnge.  The Creative Spark Challenge seeks young entrepreneurs who want to create the next great interactive game that teaches creativity, teamwork and problem solving.  Participants will design a prototype game, assign a price point, solicit sponsors, and create up to a 30-second commercial to be posted on YouTube.  A spokesperson from the winning team will receive an all-expense paid trip to DI Global Finals to present the team's product to 16,000 students and supporters.  Destination ImagiNation, Inc. will then develop the product and offer it for sale from its website.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 will be November 16-22.  Visit www.ShopDI.org  to learn more about the Creative Spark Challenge and complete the full registration process.  Deadline for entries is November 22, 2009.  Submissions will be reviewed and the top five games selected by GEW and DI will be presented for final voting to the public on December 1-7, 2009.  The willing game will be announced on December 9, 2009.  You can learn more about GEW at www.unleashingideas.org