Wednesday, 17 August 2022

Eildon electorate Scouts

Ms McLEISH (Eildon) (09:46): Congratulations to Rory Jenkins from 1st Mansfield Scouts for achieving the prestigious Queen’s Scout Award, Mansfield’s first in 19 years. Rory had to complete 300 hours of community service and outdoor activities and reach personal goals to gain 13 badges in the Venturer Award section and four in the Queen’s Scout section. Rory’s quests included assisting as a youth helper with Cub Scouts, learning about local government with the Mansfield Shire Council, fine-tuning his piano skills for a musical production and undertaking major hikes, canoeing and bushcraft. This is an admirable and major achievement. Well done, Rory.

Well done also to Ella McNair from 1st Healesville Scout Group Venturers for achieving her Queen’s Scout Award. It has been almost 40 years since a member of the Healesville Scouts has received this admirable award. Ella started out for the badge when she was 15 years old after joining Scouts in grade 3. Completing 300 hours of adventurous activities, community involvement, leadership development and personal growth tasks has seen Ella receive the highest award possible in the Venturer section and one that is recognised worldwide. This award can help students gain admission into university courses and help future career paths. I wish Ella all the best for her future studies to get into midwifery.