Beaver Wolf Cub and Scout of the Year

At the end of each year the Beaver, Cub and Scout with the highest number of points is awarded. Points are awarded in relation to how they supported camps, expeditions, Church Parades, as well as passing their Scout tests and badge-work in this past year

2010

Following stiff competition amongst the Scouts for this prestigious award throughout the year, which is competed for by regular attendance and support for the Scout Troop, Church Parade attendance, badges earned, camping skills, Bob-A-Job and other fund raising, etc., this year's Scout Max Helmschrott-Bowden with 90 points was awarded the ‘Scout of the Year Stave’ by the Group Scout Master David Cooksley. Second highest points gained being Patrol Seconder Jack Papierowski with 89 points, and third Scout Dominic Perry-Brewer with 87 points - a very close run thing. Max’s name has now been engraved on the stave along with the Scouts previous gaining the award.

Well done to Wolf Cub Sixer Ethan Burgess, pictured receiving his prize from Akela. Ethan gained most points throughout 2010, by supporting the Wolf Cub Pack camps, activities and parades; tests and badges passed and his great effort during Bob-A-Job earning £50.50 carrying out 18 jobs for 14 different households in Goring and Streatley. There is always great competition between the Wolf Cubs to be Wolf Cub of the Year, so Well Done Ethan. The Wolf Cub Six of the Year was Yellow Six, Sixer Felix Warren and Second Harry Stoker were presented with the Wolf Cub Six of the Year trophy 'The Gold Wolf' with the Yellow Six colours attached. Well done to all the Wolf Cubs in Yellow Six.

Well done to Beaver Lodge Leader William Graham winner of the Beaver of the Year 2010 Competition. William gained most points throughout 2010, by supporting Beaver activities and parades; tests and badges passed and his great effort during Bob-A-Job earning £15.00, carrying out 6 jobs for 5 different households in Goring. There is always great competition between the Beavers to be Beaver of the Year, so Well Done William. William has gained all the Beaver badges including the 'Swimming Up' badge and will now be moving up into our Wolf Cub Pack, where he can wear the top award Beaver 'Swimming Up' badge on his Wolf Cub uniform.

2009

This Year 2009 the 'Scout of the Year' was awarded to PL Gareth James who gained most points throughout the year for his support at Scouting events and activities (including organising and leading his own Patrol Camps); attending the monthly Church Parades; raising considerable funds for the Scout Group through 'Bob-A-Job' and other fund raising activities; and for generally setting an excellent Scout standard for the other Scouts to follow within the Scout Troop.

The photograph shows Gareth being presented with the 'Scout of the Year Stave' and also Gareth was promoted 'Troop Leader' the first Scout for many years that has reached the standard to be awarded the rank of a Troop Leader. Very Well Done Gareth.

Wolf Cub of the Year ~ This Year 2009 the 'Wolf Cub of the Year' was awarded to Sixer Max Helmschrott-Bowden who gained the most points for his attendance and support at Wolf Cub events, activities, camps and Church Parades; raising an incredible £44.55 towards the Scout Group funds during 'Bob-A-Job'. Well Done Max.

Beaver of the Year ~ This Year 2009 the 'Beaver of the Year' was awarded to well deserved Lodge Leader Ciara Thatcher who set an outstanding example to the other Beavers, for most of the year she has been the only girl in the Beaver Colony, joining in all activities and giving great competition and challenge to all the boys. Well Done Ciara.

Ciara who has passed the 'Swimming Up' Badge will now be joining the Wolf Cubs when the new meetings start in the New Year which she is great looking forward to.

2008

Beaver of the Year: Lodge Leader Jennah B.
Wolf Cub of the Year: Sixer David M.
Scout of the Year: Scout Jack P and Scout Robbie A-W

Above: Scout Jack P and Scout Robbie A-W, joint winners for 2008