Will Baldock - BSO Technical Support
Carol Wright - Southern Europe
Colin McFarlane - Middle East
Leisel Hardy - Southern Europe
Robert Troost - Southern Europe
Stephen Hardy - Southern Europe
Congratulations to our Good Service Award Recipients
The Scout Association in the United Kingdom offers a series of Good Service Awards to recognize adult volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service. These awards are progressive, each with specific criteria:
- Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service: Awarded for a minimum of five years of noteworthy service.
- Award for Merit: Granted for outstanding service over at least 12 years (exceptionally after 10 years), reflecting keen, conscientious, imaginative, and dedicated contributions.
- Bar to the Award for Merit: Presented after an additional five years of outstanding service following the initial Award for Merit.
- Silver Acorn: Bestowed for specially distinguished service, typically after 20 years of exceptional commitment.
- Bar to the Silver Acorn: Given after at least five more years of similarly distinguished service beyond receiving the Silver Acorn.
- Silver Wolf: The highest award, it is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout, awarded for service of the most exceptional nature, usually after a recipient has been awarded the Silver Acorn.
I am delighted to congratulate the following recipients of good service awards from British Scouting Overseas who received their awards between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
Graham Eden
Lead Volunteer
British Scouting Overseas
Award for Merit
Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service
David Dickinson - Southern Europe
Elaine Kemuel - Middle East
Graeme Rook - Norther Europe
James Yeardon - Southern Europe
James Scott - Southern Europe
Jennie Boardman - Southern Europe
John Burton-Gow - Middle East
Karen McConnachie - Middle East
Lynn Millard - Southern Europe
Mike O'Donoghue - Middle East
Pierre Andre - Southern Europe
Rachel Wright - Southern Europe
Robert Gibson - Southern Europe
Robert Felgate - Southern Europe
Sarah Lambert - Middle East
Tracey Ring - Middle East
William Peel - Southern Europe
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Thinking about joining the BSO Southern Europe Jamborette in Spain next summer?
Join us on Thursday 30th October at 20:30 (Spain) / 19:30 (UK) to find out more about this incredible adventure!
Could the World Scout Jamboree Be for You? The World Scout Jamboree is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, with tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the world. It’s about making new friends, trying new things, learning about different cultures, and discovering what you’re capable of. But it’s also a big commitment. It takes time, energy, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. This experience isn’t right for everyone, and that’s okay. There are lots of other amazing opportunities in Scouting, too. This description is here to help you decide if applying for the Jamboree is something you’d enjoy and grow from. What Kind of Young People Are We Looking For? There’s no such thing as a “perfect” Jamboree participant. We’re not looking for the loudest, the most confident, or the most experienced. We’re looking for a mix of people who are ready to: Be part of a team – listen, support others, and work together Try new things – even if they feel a bit scary at first Be open-minded – meet people from different backgrounds and cultures Get stuck in – whether it’s cooking dinner, putting up tents, or joining in activities Grow – learn about yourself, challenge yourself, and come back with stories to tell You don’t need to have done anything like this before. You just need to be up for the journey and be born between 30 July 2009 and 30 July 2013. What You’ll Be Expected to Do If you’re selected, you’ll be part of a Unit with other young people from your area. You’ll: Take part in training weekends and team-building activities Help fundraise for your place and support others in doing the same Represent your community and the UK at an international event Be ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a bit muddy! Still Not Sure? That’s okay. Talk to your leaders, your family, or someone who’s been to a Jamboree before. Ask questions. Think about what excites you and what worries you. This might be the right adventure for you, or it might not be. Either way, there’s something in Scouting for everyone.
