PATHWAY TO RESPONSIBILITY - A reflection provided by Alan Welburn, Editor at News Queensland

Akela and I found this on the Queensland Scouts Facebook page and thought we would copy and past to my blog as we think it is definitely something worth sharing with people. 

PATHWAY TO RESPONSIBILITY - A reflection provided by Alan Welburn, Editor at News Queensland

There is something quite special about the way Scouts interact with one another.

The older Scouts welcome the new as if they have been part of the fabric forever.

The new learn from the enthusiastic teaching and encouragement of their peers and feel comfortable despite their obvious inexperience.

The Leaders tend to their flock as if the Scouts were their own, though in some cases this is true. Yet they allow the younger ones to find their feet, to make an error and unlock the solution.

In many ways it is about empowerment, offering a pathway to responsibility without browbeating and personal development.

It is all good to see.

It is part of what makes Scouting, well Scouting.

30 Amazing facts About Scouts (UK based article)

30 Amazing Facts About Scouts

This is another article that Akela and I have read. It is very interesting and we thought that those who have been visiting my blog would enjoy the read of it as well.

Many people who have not been involved with Scouting don’t always know what Scouting is, or what it is about. They hold many negative views about Scouting. It is hoped that through my blog of my activities and sharing of articles such as this, that we can change this view of scouting.

Micky Mawson

Micky Mawson is a small monkey that Akela bought. She had a idea to send a small toy on a adventure around the world. However, she couldn't find easily, a spare sheep to go. So Micky was convinced it was a great idea.

Micky 1st went to Far North Queensland, to visit some scouts there, and is now currently on his way to Canada. It is hoped he gets there in time for the Canadian Jamboree.

He is traveling light, as a good scout would, with just a USB for adding of photos as he goes on his travels. As Akela and I get up dates of his travels, we will be adding them here to share with people.

Just so everyone knows what he looks like, this is a picture Akela took before he headed off on his adventures.

Hoporee 14th October 2012

Today was another early start. Well, it was for Akela and her usual inability to sleep late on camp. The upside was she didn’t have to wait in a line for the showers!

There were more activities to be done and the Joeys continued to have fun. Although there were a number who were starting to look very tired around Lunch time. But I am aware a few were asleep on the trip home. Several didn’t even make it out of the gate of Woodhouse!

 Overall, it was a brilliant weekend. The Joeys and their parents had a great weekend, with a lot of smiles. It was certainly definitely worthwhile and I am sure that the next one in two years time will be just as enjoyable.

 

 

Bear Grylls and Market Promotion

This is a clip  Bear Grylls made, promoting Scouting in Australia. Bear Grylls, as everyone knows, is well known for his TV Show. But he also has been a member of Scouting in England and is a very strong supporter of scouting. So, we are pleased to be able to show this clip here.

On another note, Akela and Wilbur are heading to a market to do some promotional stuff for the Scout Group on Saturday, so that should be a enjoyable day. It will be interesting to see if we get any people asking about Scouting and wanting more information (which is obviously the aim of being there!)

Hope everyone has a great weekend.