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- Chief Scout Award Cermony
CONGRATULATIONS;
To Daniel o Brien who was presented with his Chief Scout Award, the highest award a Scout can achieve, at a Ceremony in Duiske Abbey on Saturday last. In attendance was martin Burbridge, Chief Scout, Billy Gaynor, Regional Commissioner, S.E. Aidan Brennan, County Commissioner and Fr Peter Kehoe, Co. Chaplain. As well as the presentation to Daniel, an Investiture of Leaders, John Meaney, Scouts, Ward, Bridie, Jane and Maureeen for Cubs took place as also Scouts and cubs. Thanks to all who organised the Day, Fr. Byrne and Fr. Kiely for the use of the Church, Ger Carroll and Irene Kinsella for the food and minerals for the children and the staff in the Duiske Inn for the lovely meal for leaders and guests. Once again, well done to Daniel and to all concerned with Scouting in Graiugenamanagh.
- Chief Scout award - Congratulations
Congratulations to Daniel O Brien who has received word that he has achieved his Chief Scout Award, which will be presented to him later in the year. The Chief Scout award is the highest award a Scout can achieve, and is the result of the individual Scout completing 6 challenges over a period of a year and completing a logbook to show their activities. This is then sent to the Chief Scout for assessment. Daniel is the 7th Scout in Graiguenamanagh and joins Damien O Neill, Shane Doyle, Tommy O Brien, Shane Foley, Michael Cushen and Jim O Donnell. We are also delighted that both Damien & Shane, who are now 18 have joined the group as leaders.
Daniel’s Challenges were:
1. Organise a 100km cycle over 2 nights.
2. Plan and organise a weekend camp for cubs having responsibility for gear, shopping, menus, programme and the running of a successful camp
3. Construct a classic altar fire with an oven
4. Undertake a clean up of the Scout Shed and yard
5. Learn the Craft of Woodturning
6. Qualifications -courses completed – Basic First Aid, Rescue and Emergency Care, Level 3 Kayaking, Rescue 1 & 2 and Basic Life Support 2
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