Christmas Break-up and Leaders' Farewell
Rocks Riverside Park - December 2021
On Saturday 11th December, many of our youth members, leaders and parents/caregivers gathered at Rocks Riverside Park to celebrate the Christmas season with a picnic and to farewell three of our fantastic leaders, Annie Ross, Andrew Hayes and Chris Price.
Annie, Andrew and Chris are moving on to other opportunities within Scouting and we all wish them well in their future endeavours.
Rocks Riverside Park - December 2021
On Saturday 11th December, many of our youth members, leaders and parents/caregivers gathered at Rocks Riverside Park to celebrate the Christmas season with a picnic and to farewell three of our fantastic leaders, Annie Ross, Andrew Hayes and Chris Price.
Annie, Andrew and Chris are moving on to other opportunities within Scouting and we all wish them well in their future endeavours.
Carpark Curlews
Kenmore Scout Group - September 2021 Over winter, a pair of Curlews nested in the Kenmore Scouts carpark. They laid two eggs on the bare ground in the middle of the parking area. Concerned scouting people taped off the area where the egg and the mother bird were regularly seen. Around the 10th of September the two adult birds vanished. Parents, Leaders and youth members had all been careful to leave these shy birds alone, and several Scouts observed that one of the eggs had hatched. However, it has been established that a local person who regularly takes several young children for a walk through the Scout land was so concerned about the second egg being smashed that she moved it into a grassy patch on the edge of the carpark. This action of touching the egg and moving it may have disrupted the adult birds. Hopefully, the birds will be back next year to raise another chick on the Scouting land. Lesson: Don’t take any action about nature or wildlife unless you do some background research. NB: These birds often ‘nest’ in open fields and bare areas where they successfully lay their eggs and raise their young. Just leave them alone. We are lucky that there are still Curlews living in Kenmore. Some are located at Akuna Ovals and there is a small population amongst the shrubs and treed areas at the St Lucia campus of UQ. They can easily be identified by their wailing calls late at night. We even had two walking up Marshall Lane late one night recently! Article and photos courtesy of Annie Ross and Greg Siepen |
Kenmore Scouts Swap Memorabilia
Regis Aged Care, Sandgate - May 2021
On Saturday 29 May, six scouts, one cub and four leaders from the Kenmore Scout Group went to Regis Aged Care at Sandgate to meet with Mr Jim Macdonald. Mr Macdonald was awarded the Queen Scout Award, the highest scouting award in the 1950s. His badge is still sewn onto the shirt he wore those many years ago along with his other achievement badges. During our visit we held a parade where Mr Macdonald presented us with his shirt and in return we presented him with the current Scout cap, on behalf of the Kenmore Scouts.
Afterwards we had the opportunity to chat with Mr Macdonald. He told us stories about things he did when he was a Scout and what it was like back then in the mid 1950s. It was very surprising how different the shirt and badges are to what we have to day. I think all the Scouts and Leaders who attended learned a lot from what Jim had to say.
Article and photos courtesy of Tom McConnell
Regis Aged Care, Sandgate - May 2021
On Saturday 29 May, six scouts, one cub and four leaders from the Kenmore Scout Group went to Regis Aged Care at Sandgate to meet with Mr Jim Macdonald. Mr Macdonald was awarded the Queen Scout Award, the highest scouting award in the 1950s. His badge is still sewn onto the shirt he wore those many years ago along with his other achievement badges. During our visit we held a parade where Mr Macdonald presented us with his shirt and in return we presented him with the current Scout cap, on behalf of the Kenmore Scouts.
Afterwards we had the opportunity to chat with Mr Macdonald. He told us stories about things he did when he was a Scout and what it was like back then in the mid 1950s. It was very surprising how different the shirt and badges are to what we have to day. I think all the Scouts and Leaders who attended learned a lot from what Jim had to say.
Article and photos courtesy of Tom McConnell
ANZAC Day 2021
Brookfield Showgrounds - 25 April 2021
The annual Anzac Day Ceremony was moved from the Cenotaph at Kenmore Village to the Brookfield Showgrounds where approximately 8,000 people attended.
Pullenvale Councillor, Greg Adermann said “It was appropriate, given the showground was where a large number of horses were prepared before being dispatched to Europe to play their role in the Light Horse Brigade in WW1.”
Twenty-five youth members and leaders of the Kenmore Scout Group attended the Brookfield Ceremony. Scout Darcy Siepen was entrusted with raising the flag during the playing of the Last Post following the recital of the Ode of Remembrance.
The Showgrounds provided more shade for people to stand and sit while the ceremony was occurring. This allowed the children to be more attentive than usual as they sat on the grass, in the shade.
Unfortunately, there was no march, as was held in previous ceremonies.
Group Leader, Annie Ross commented “I was very pleased to see that there was an acknowledgement of Aboriginal warriors at this year's proceedings. I noted that, at the televised Dawn Services in most states, including in Brisbane, there was also an acknowledgement of Country. I do hope such an acknowledgement of the Traditional Owners of western Brisbane might be able to be added to future ANZAC Day celebrations in Kenmore.”
Article and photos courtesy of Greg Siepen.
Brookfield Showgrounds - 25 April 2021
The annual Anzac Day Ceremony was moved from the Cenotaph at Kenmore Village to the Brookfield Showgrounds where approximately 8,000 people attended.
Pullenvale Councillor, Greg Adermann said “It was appropriate, given the showground was where a large number of horses were prepared before being dispatched to Europe to play their role in the Light Horse Brigade in WW1.”
Twenty-five youth members and leaders of the Kenmore Scout Group attended the Brookfield Ceremony. Scout Darcy Siepen was entrusted with raising the flag during the playing of the Last Post following the recital of the Ode of Remembrance.
The Showgrounds provided more shade for people to stand and sit while the ceremony was occurring. This allowed the children to be more attentive than usual as they sat on the grass, in the shade.
Unfortunately, there was no march, as was held in previous ceremonies.
Group Leader, Annie Ross commented “I was very pleased to see that there was an acknowledgement of Aboriginal warriors at this year's proceedings. I noted that, at the televised Dawn Services in most states, including in Brisbane, there was also an acknowledgement of Country. I do hope such an acknowledgement of the Traditional Owners of western Brisbane might be able to be added to future ANZAC Day celebrations in Kenmore.”
Article and photos courtesy of Greg Siepen.
Local Councillor Scarfs Up!
Kenmore Scout Hut - March 2021
Pullenvale Ward Councillor, Greg Adermann recently ‘Scarfed Up’ at Kenmore Scout Group. He is one of many supporters of Scouting in Queensland who have been given a Queensland Scarf in recognition of their support of the Scouting movement generally.
A ceremony was held at the Kenmore Scout Den at which Scouts participated in patrols and constructed various objects to demonstrate their teamwork as well as knowledge and application of ropes and various knots.
Additionally, the older Venturer members (15-18 yrs of age) created a small fire and prepared and cooked pancakes which were devoured with warm cups of tea.
Cr Greg Adermann, in his short speech, said that he had been a very enthusiastic Cub-Scout in his youth but that school-work and other activities drew him away from Scouts in his mid-teens.
“I loved being a Cub-Scout and doing all the outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, swimming and participating in District events against all the other local and regional Cub-Scout groups.”
“Tonight, at this ceremony, I really appreciate being more formally associated with the Scouting movement by this Scarfing Up activity. It means a lot to me.” Greg said.
The Scarfing Up program was developed to recognise community and business leaders who regularly support Scout groups and their activities.
“I think Scouting in general is very good for our boys and girls and helps develop their self-confidence, leadership and knowledge and skills of outdoor survival. I think parents are keen for their children to gain outdoor skills to match their computer and phone skills” Greg continued.
“There seems to be an increase in interest in Scouting as Kenmore Scout Group has approximately 130 youth members with another 80 on the waiting list” Greg said.
Kenmore Group Leader, Annie Ross said “It is really great to have people like Cr Greg become associated with the Scouting movement. They offer a mentoring role, especially to the older Scouts and Venturers.”
Article and photos courtesy of Greg Siepen.
Kenmore Scout Hut - March 2021
Pullenvale Ward Councillor, Greg Adermann recently ‘Scarfed Up’ at Kenmore Scout Group. He is one of many supporters of Scouting in Queensland who have been given a Queensland Scarf in recognition of their support of the Scouting movement generally.
A ceremony was held at the Kenmore Scout Den at which Scouts participated in patrols and constructed various objects to demonstrate their teamwork as well as knowledge and application of ropes and various knots.
Additionally, the older Venturer members (15-18 yrs of age) created a small fire and prepared and cooked pancakes which were devoured with warm cups of tea.
Cr Greg Adermann, in his short speech, said that he had been a very enthusiastic Cub-Scout in his youth but that school-work and other activities drew him away from Scouts in his mid-teens.
“I loved being a Cub-Scout and doing all the outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, swimming and participating in District events against all the other local and regional Cub-Scout groups.”
“Tonight, at this ceremony, I really appreciate being more formally associated with the Scouting movement by this Scarfing Up activity. It means a lot to me.” Greg said.
The Scarfing Up program was developed to recognise community and business leaders who regularly support Scout groups and their activities.
“I think Scouting in general is very good for our boys and girls and helps develop their self-confidence, leadership and knowledge and skills of outdoor survival. I think parents are keen for their children to gain outdoor skills to match their computer and phone skills” Greg continued.
“There seems to be an increase in interest in Scouting as Kenmore Scout Group has approximately 130 youth members with another 80 on the waiting list” Greg said.
Kenmore Group Leader, Annie Ross said “It is really great to have people like Cr Greg become associated with the Scouting movement. They offer a mentoring role, especially to the older Scouts and Venturers.”
Article and photos courtesy of Greg Siepen.
Scouts Bee Hive Split!
December 2020
On Sunday 6th December the winners of the Kenmore Scout raffle were presented with their beautiful hand-carved Native Bee-hive and were given a large number of native bees to start off their new hive.
The hive was designed and built by David de Jong, a former Scout leader, using tough iron bark timber. David spent up to 100 hours constructing the hive and sealing it with varnish to highlight the beautiful carpet snake he had carved onto the sides of the hive.
With several members of Kenmore Scouts looking on, David took the “sugarbag” from the split hive into the den for sampling. Everyone had a taste but some thought it wasn’t as nice as European bee honey. David said “Native bee honey has a very distinctive taste. Once you get used to it, you will want more. However, native bees don’t produce huge amounts of honey like the other bees.“
Like European bees, native honey is kept in the hive for use during winter or extremely cold periods when it is too cold to fly or there aren’t many plants flowering.
David then removed a section of the hive containing many bees, wrapped them up and transported them in the new hive to their new home on Gem Road.
Raffle winners, Sam and Grant, said that they were very excited to win the hive and are keen to see how the native bees adapt to their new surroundings.
Photos courtesy of Greg Siepen.
December 2020
On Sunday 6th December the winners of the Kenmore Scout raffle were presented with their beautiful hand-carved Native Bee-hive and were given a large number of native bees to start off their new hive.
The hive was designed and built by David de Jong, a former Scout leader, using tough iron bark timber. David spent up to 100 hours constructing the hive and sealing it with varnish to highlight the beautiful carpet snake he had carved onto the sides of the hive.
With several members of Kenmore Scouts looking on, David took the “sugarbag” from the split hive into the den for sampling. Everyone had a taste but some thought it wasn’t as nice as European bee honey. David said “Native bee honey has a very distinctive taste. Once you get used to it, you will want more. However, native bees don’t produce huge amounts of honey like the other bees.“
Like European bees, native honey is kept in the hive for use during winter or extremely cold periods when it is too cold to fly or there aren’t many plants flowering.
David then removed a section of the hive containing many bees, wrapped them up and transported them in the new hive to their new home on Gem Road.
Raffle winners, Sam and Grant, said that they were very excited to win the hive and are keen to see how the native bees adapt to their new surroundings.
Photos courtesy of Greg Siepen.
Official Opening of Baloo Memorial & New Parade Ground
Kenmore - April 2019
On Sunday 3rd November 2019, in an event attended by almost 60 people, a memorial plaque remembering the Scouting life of Cub Scout Leader John "Baloo" Sawtelle was unveiled at Kenmore Scouts, along with the official opening of the refurbished parade ground.
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Kenmore - April 2019
On Sunday 3rd November 2019, in an event attended by almost 60 people, a memorial plaque remembering the Scouting life of Cub Scout Leader John "Baloo" Sawtelle was unveiled at Kenmore Scouts, along with the official opening of the refurbished parade ground.
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ANZAC Day 2019
Kenmore - April 2019
We had an excellent attendance by youth and families for the march and some of the BBQ volunteer staff and purchasers.
The youth were very well behaved during a lengthy ceremony and thanks go to parents for staffing the BBQ. We raised $700+ thanks to a donation of the sausages by one family of the group.
Well done everyone.
Thanks again to all those who helped and attended.
Photos courtesy of Greg Siepen and Dana Winkworth. Article courtesy of Greg Siepen.
The youth were very well behaved during a lengthy ceremony and thanks go to parents for staffing the BBQ. We raised $700+ thanks to a donation of the sausages by one family of the group.
Well done everyone.
Thanks again to all those who helped and attended.
Photos courtesy of Greg Siepen and Dana Winkworth. Article courtesy of Greg Siepen.
Joey Scout Welcomes Refugees
March 2019
Kenmore Joey Scout Eric Creese has done an interesting exercise for his Service activity for the Joey Scout Promise Challenge. The Promise Challenge is the highest award Joey Scouts can achieve, requiring the children to create a portfolio of independent work under their own directions. Joey Scouts research and write something about the history of the Scouting Movement, write a prayer or reflection, and, most importantly, perform an act of service to the community around them. Eric, after reading about refugee families in the news with his mum, decided to create a card, welcoming them to Australia.
Eric’s mum said, “One of my colleagues at work does volunteer work with refugee services and is connected to the Mums For Refugees group. Consulting with her, we received the first names and addresses of four newly-arrived refugee children.” Eric designed personal cards for each child, welcoming them to the country and telling them he was glad they were part of the neighbourhood.
He said doing this activity made him feel happy and proud of what he has done. “These kids might be scared and not have many friends, I hope this makes them feel happy and welcome here.”
Kenmore Group Leader, Annie Ross said “This is the first time a Joey has done this activity as part of the Promise Challenge. The whole issue of refugees is a big issue at the moment in Australia.”
“Perhaps more Joeys, cubs and scouts can do this type of service to ease the transition for refugees when they come to Australia.” Annie said.
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Eric’s mum said, “One of my colleagues at work does volunteer work with refugee services and is connected to the Mums For Refugees group. Consulting with her, we received the first names and addresses of four newly-arrived refugee children.” Eric designed personal cards for each child, welcoming them to the country and telling them he was glad they were part of the neighbourhood.
He said doing this activity made him feel happy and proud of what he has done. “These kids might be scared and not have many friends, I hope this makes them feel happy and welcome here.”
Kenmore Group Leader, Annie Ross said “This is the first time a Joey has done this activity as part of the Promise Challenge. The whole issue of refugees is a big issue at the moment in Australia.”
“Perhaps more Joeys, cubs and scouts can do this type of service to ease the transition for refugees when they come to Australia.” Annie said.
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Vale/Farewell John Sawtelle
Kenmore Cub Leader John Sawtelle to be Remembered at Den
Kenmore group’s Baloo, alias John Sawtelle, who passed away quietly at the Wesley Hospital on Friday 18th January 2019, will be remembered with a plaque on a structure at the group’s den funded by a sum of $5,000 bequeathed by John.
John was a beloved Cub Scout Leader who was recently awarded his 50 year Long Service Award by the Chief Commissioner.
A memorial service was held at the Sinnamon Village (Retirement Centre), again attended by the Chief Commissioner along with RC (Brisbane South) Laurie Cole, DC (Tyakunda) Daniel Ferri, DC (Flinders) Norm Holiman, and DC (Cub Scouts) Cat Cole, plus a number of Kenmore leaders and youth members. All in all, about 30 people attended this moving service to a Cub Leader who influenced many young people and taught them the principles of scouting.
Friends, Jurgen Pasieczny and Graeme Wallace gave moving eulogies of their time spent with John, and Cat Cole and Angus Hutcheson spoke of their time with John during his active cubbing days. Kenmore Group Leader, Annie Ross provided a detailed account of John’s early life and cubbing involvement.
Annie recounted John’s desire to collect loads of “old junk” for his Cubs to make all sorts of things. These piles included 18 broken bicycles and 30 no-longer needed wooden wine containers. These have since been removed in various skips.
Annie also spoke of how the Cubs participated in fantastic activities, designed by John, on their camps, such as making pirate ships and sailing them in the creek at Tyamolum and learning about the wildlife of western Brisbane. John’s own skills and knowledge were guided by tried and true Cub Scout programs found in the many books and magazines he collected over the years.
When his dementia took hold and he was restricted to a wheel chair, John was still interested in what was happening at Kenmore Cubs. Fortunately, he was able to attend the Tyakunda 100 years celebration of Scouting in Australia and the 50th anniversary of the Kenmore Den.
Scouting was so much part of Baloo’s identity that the Chief Commissioner approved a special membership category for John to continue his formal link with Scouts Queensland to the end. In recognition, John’s brother Sherman instructed that John’s burial plaque should have “John Baloo Sawtelle” inscribed on it.
At the conclusion of the service all John’s scouting family present stood and gave a final salute to John Baloo Sawtelle with Annie’s concluding remarks: “Well done Baloo. You did your best. We are not only proud of you, but we promise to do our best to remember you always.”
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Kenmore Cub Leader John Sawtelle to be Remembered at Den
Kenmore group’s Baloo, alias John Sawtelle, who passed away quietly at the Wesley Hospital on Friday 18th January 2019, will be remembered with a plaque on a structure at the group’s den funded by a sum of $5,000 bequeathed by John.
John was a beloved Cub Scout Leader who was recently awarded his 50 year Long Service Award by the Chief Commissioner.
A memorial service was held at the Sinnamon Village (Retirement Centre), again attended by the Chief Commissioner along with RC (Brisbane South) Laurie Cole, DC (Tyakunda) Daniel Ferri, DC (Flinders) Norm Holiman, and DC (Cub Scouts) Cat Cole, plus a number of Kenmore leaders and youth members. All in all, about 30 people attended this moving service to a Cub Leader who influenced many young people and taught them the principles of scouting.
Friends, Jurgen Pasieczny and Graeme Wallace gave moving eulogies of their time spent with John, and Cat Cole and Angus Hutcheson spoke of their time with John during his active cubbing days. Kenmore Group Leader, Annie Ross provided a detailed account of John’s early life and cubbing involvement.
Annie recounted John’s desire to collect loads of “old junk” for his Cubs to make all sorts of things. These piles included 18 broken bicycles and 30 no-longer needed wooden wine containers. These have since been removed in various skips.
Annie also spoke of how the Cubs participated in fantastic activities, designed by John, on their camps, such as making pirate ships and sailing them in the creek at Tyamolum and learning about the wildlife of western Brisbane. John’s own skills and knowledge were guided by tried and true Cub Scout programs found in the many books and magazines he collected over the years.
When his dementia took hold and he was restricted to a wheel chair, John was still interested in what was happening at Kenmore Cubs. Fortunately, he was able to attend the Tyakunda 100 years celebration of Scouting in Australia and the 50th anniversary of the Kenmore Den.
Scouting was so much part of Baloo’s identity that the Chief Commissioner approved a special membership category for John to continue his formal link with Scouts Queensland to the end. In recognition, John’s brother Sherman instructed that John’s burial plaque should have “John Baloo Sawtelle” inscribed on it.
At the conclusion of the service all John’s scouting family present stood and gave a final salute to John Baloo Sawtelle with Annie’s concluding remarks: “Well done Baloo. You did your best. We are not only proud of you, but we promise to do our best to remember you always.”
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John Sawtelle Receives 50-Year Long Service Award
August 2018
Chief Commissioner Daryl Scott presented Kenmore Cub Scout Leader John Sawtelle (Baloo) with his 50-year Long Service Award at Sinnamon Village on 30th August. John, now 71, was first appointed a Cub Scout Leader in 1968 at the Toowong Group. He has since been a leader at St Lucia, Samford, Enoggera and Moggill groups before spending the last twelve years at Kenmore Scout Group. John has spent his entire adult life as a Cub Scout Leader.
Regional Commissioner, Brendan Dickinson said that both his boys had been guided by Baloo in their Cub-Scouting years and were now starting their careers in accounting and medicine. “Scouting has definitely helped my boys become better citizens” he said.
District Commissioner, Laurie Cole reflected on his association with Baloo over the past 12 years at Kenmore Group. He remembered Baloo always being involved and arranging outstanding activities each year. Kenmore Group Leader, Annie Ross fondly remembered the many times Baloo came meetings with new ideas for activities and field trips for the Cub Scouts.
The 50-year Long Service Award ceremony and celebration was held at Sinnamon Village, where Baloo now resides. Over 25 leaders, parents and youth members attended. Scout Darcy Siepen, who organised the ceremony and MCed the event, said “I remember when we were in Cubs, Baloo would tell us stories about Scouts. This made me want to go on and become a Scout”.
The Chief Commissioner said: “Only three long-service awards of 50 years or longer duration have been achieved in the whole of Queensland this year. John is in very good company with this recognition of service to the community”.
Although Baloo can no longer participate in Cub Scout meetings, he still likes to hear about the achievements of the children he helped to mentor. He talks to the leaders who visit him about Scouting days of old and is always keen to learn news and see photographs of Scouting activities that continue to be held in his beloved Tyakunda District.
For more photos of John receiving his award click here.
Regional Commissioner, Brendan Dickinson said that both his boys had been guided by Baloo in their Cub-Scouting years and were now starting their careers in accounting and medicine. “Scouting has definitely helped my boys become better citizens” he said.
District Commissioner, Laurie Cole reflected on his association with Baloo over the past 12 years at Kenmore Group. He remembered Baloo always being involved and arranging outstanding activities each year. Kenmore Group Leader, Annie Ross fondly remembered the many times Baloo came meetings with new ideas for activities and field trips for the Cub Scouts.
The 50-year Long Service Award ceremony and celebration was held at Sinnamon Village, where Baloo now resides. Over 25 leaders, parents and youth members attended. Scout Darcy Siepen, who organised the ceremony and MCed the event, said “I remember when we were in Cubs, Baloo would tell us stories about Scouts. This made me want to go on and become a Scout”.
The Chief Commissioner said: “Only three long-service awards of 50 years or longer duration have been achieved in the whole of Queensland this year. John is in very good company with this recognition of service to the community”.
Although Baloo can no longer participate in Cub Scout meetings, he still likes to hear about the achievements of the children he helped to mentor. He talks to the leaders who visit him about Scouting days of old and is always keen to learn news and see photographs of Scouting activities that continue to be held in his beloved Tyakunda District.
For more photos of John receiving his award click here.
Baby Chicks Visit Joeys
March 2018
March 2018
Scout Awards for Kenmore Leaders
August 2017
CONGRATULATIONS to the following leaders from Kenmore for their very well deserved Scout Awards, announced on World Scout Day, 1 August 2017:
It is wonderful to see our leaders recognised for their service. Obviously ALL our leaders are wonderful, but we are only allowed to nominate two or three each year, so it is great to see all our nominees "get up" this year!
scoutsqld.com.au/blog/2017/08/01/congratulations-to-the-2017-adult-recognition-awards/
August 2017
CONGRATULATIONS to the following leaders from Kenmore for their very well deserved Scout Awards, announced on World Scout Day, 1 August 2017:
- Chris Price was awarded the Meritorious Service Award for meritorious or praiseworthy service to Scouts Australia for a period of around six to eight years (it's actually been for well over ten years).
- Andrew Hayes was awarded the Silver Wattle for outstanding service to Scouts Australia as an Adult Member in an active Leadership role, for a period of around ten to twelve years (it's really been over 20 years).
- Jeff Carrier was awarded the Silver Koala for distinguished service to Scouts Australia as an Adult Member in an active Leadership role, for a period of around 14 to 16 years (and in Jeff's case it's been almost 40 years!!)
It is wonderful to see our leaders recognised for their service. Obviously ALL our leaders are wonderful, but we are only allowed to nominate two or three each year, so it is great to see all our nominees "get up" this year!
scoutsqld.com.au/blog/2017/08/01/congratulations-to-the-2017-adult-recognition-awards/
Queen Scout Award for Kenmore Group Venturer
May 2017
Mawgan Petersen is the first Queen Scout for Kenmore Scout Group in over 40 years. Chief Commissioner of Queensland Scouts, Mr Daryl Scott, presented Mawgan with his Queen’s Scout award at a post Anzac Day march ceremony at the Kenmore Scout Den.
Mawgan, was thrilled with his award. “It’s a great honour for me and it represents three years of hard work. It was quite difficult dividing my time between school, sports, hobbies and Scouting. But it has been worth it” Mawgan said.
“People like me who thrive on outdoor activities can tailor the badge activities to their likes just as people with artistic skills and interests can. I have always been interested in outdoor experiences such as abseiling, hiking and swimming and the Queen Scout Award allowed me to focus my interests” Mawgan continued.
During his progress Mawgan had to balance his schooling, participating in national swimming and international life-saving competitions as well and music (saxophone). Since finishing the award Mawgan has spent several months working in the UK with an engineering firm – a career which he may follow.
“Each achievement was hard. But as long as you have self-belief you can complete the exercises. This was helped by completing the Leadership course as part of the Queen Scout award” Mawgan said.
As part of the award, Mawgan established electronic communication links with Venturers in Scotland and the Western Isles which he hopes will be continued by future Queen Scout achievers.
“The skills and knowledge learned during the Queen’s Scout Award process are very suitable for a range of jobs in a variety of fields such as Emergency Services; the Environment; leadership roles and other outdoor jobs.
“In fact, one of our group committee members gained his first job with National Parks and Wildlife on the back of achieving his Queen Scout award, and that led to a long-term work in the environment field.
“All the skills will stay with the awardees throughout their lives, making them better community members” Kenmore Group Leader Ross said.
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May 2017
Mawgan Petersen is the first Queen Scout for Kenmore Scout Group in over 40 years. Chief Commissioner of Queensland Scouts, Mr Daryl Scott, presented Mawgan with his Queen’s Scout award at a post Anzac Day march ceremony at the Kenmore Scout Den.
Mawgan, was thrilled with his award. “It’s a great honour for me and it represents three years of hard work. It was quite difficult dividing my time between school, sports, hobbies and Scouting. But it has been worth it” Mawgan said.
“People like me who thrive on outdoor activities can tailor the badge activities to their likes just as people with artistic skills and interests can. I have always been interested in outdoor experiences such as abseiling, hiking and swimming and the Queen Scout Award allowed me to focus my interests” Mawgan continued.
During his progress Mawgan had to balance his schooling, participating in national swimming and international life-saving competitions as well and music (saxophone). Since finishing the award Mawgan has spent several months working in the UK with an engineering firm – a career which he may follow.
“Each achievement was hard. But as long as you have self-belief you can complete the exercises. This was helped by completing the Leadership course as part of the Queen Scout award” Mawgan said.
As part of the award, Mawgan established electronic communication links with Venturers in Scotland and the Western Isles which he hopes will be continued by future Queen Scout achievers.
“The skills and knowledge learned during the Queen’s Scout Award process are very suitable for a range of jobs in a variety of fields such as Emergency Services; the Environment; leadership roles and other outdoor jobs.
“In fact, one of our group committee members gained his first job with National Parks and Wildlife on the back of achieving his Queen Scout award, and that led to a long-term work in the environment field.
“All the skills will stay with the awardees throughout their lives, making them better community members” Kenmore Group Leader Ross said.
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Kenmore’s New Grey Wolves
May 2017
Two members of Kenmore Cub-scout Pack have recently completed their Grey Wolf awards. They were presented with their awards by Queensland Chief Scout, Darryl Scott, District Cub Leader, Cat Cole and Cub Leader, Andrew Hayes.
Chris Yesberg completed 15 badges even though he needed only six. He was very keen and said he learned very useful things in first aid to help injured people, Morse code and braille, reading maps, using a compass and following trail signs.
Chris really enjoyed the science experiments, outdoor cooking and camping which were part of the Boomerang badges. He said that “Writing an article about his experiences at Cuboree for the Kenmore group website was just like getting a book published”.
Chris found that one of the most challenging parts was planning and leading the Grey Wolf Hike. Not all the other kids wanted to listen to me and have me lead the walk. However, Chris’ perseverance prevailed.
“Overall, I just like going to Cub meetings, playing fun team games and feeling part of a big world-wide family” Chris said.
Christopher Woodley took a different approach. He started his cubbing in South Africa and nine months ago, his family emigrated to Australia. He had to complete any outstanding tasks to make up the differences in badge work between the two countries as well as completing a language badge (Afrikaans, his second language), traveller badge, signals badge, swimmer badge and planning a hike in his new home town (Kenmore). The whole process has taught Christopher that Scouting is an international program and that perseverance and hard work can help you achieve your goal. In Christopher’s words: “I have learnt from Cubs that you can feel confident in the things you can do”.
All the awards took place after the annual ANZAC Day March to Kenmore War Memorial, at the Kenmore Scout Den where a range of refreshments greeted the more than 80 Scouts, parents, guests and dignitaries.
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May 2017
Two members of Kenmore Cub-scout Pack have recently completed their Grey Wolf awards. They were presented with their awards by Queensland Chief Scout, Darryl Scott, District Cub Leader, Cat Cole and Cub Leader, Andrew Hayes.
Chris Yesberg completed 15 badges even though he needed only six. He was very keen and said he learned very useful things in first aid to help injured people, Morse code and braille, reading maps, using a compass and following trail signs.
Chris really enjoyed the science experiments, outdoor cooking and camping which were part of the Boomerang badges. He said that “Writing an article about his experiences at Cuboree for the Kenmore group website was just like getting a book published”.
Chris found that one of the most challenging parts was planning and leading the Grey Wolf Hike. Not all the other kids wanted to listen to me and have me lead the walk. However, Chris’ perseverance prevailed.
“Overall, I just like going to Cub meetings, playing fun team games and feeling part of a big world-wide family” Chris said.
Christopher Woodley took a different approach. He started his cubbing in South Africa and nine months ago, his family emigrated to Australia. He had to complete any outstanding tasks to make up the differences in badge work between the two countries as well as completing a language badge (Afrikaans, his second language), traveller badge, signals badge, swimmer badge and planning a hike in his new home town (Kenmore). The whole process has taught Christopher that Scouting is an international program and that perseverance and hard work can help you achieve your goal. In Christopher’s words: “I have learnt from Cubs that you can feel confident in the things you can do”.
All the awards took place after the annual ANZAC Day March to Kenmore War Memorial, at the Kenmore Scout Den where a range of refreshments greeted the more than 80 Scouts, parents, guests and dignitaries.
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Den@50
November 2016
Kenmore Scout Den has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Click here for more.
The Den has had a lick of paint and we have a new track!.
September 2016
September 2016
In time for the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Kenmore Scout Den, the building and track have had a much-needed update.