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Scouting History: 1930s
In the United Kingdom, the first parade of Kings Scouts takes place at Windsor Castle, reviewed by King George the fifth, followed by the first National Scout Service in a tradition that continues today for Queen Scout Award holders. Chief Scout for the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland was Senator John O’Neill (1927-1930) followed by Professor Joseph B Wheelahan (1930-1962). By the end of 1930, CBSI was established in all four provinces and in almost every parish in Belfast, Cork, Dublin and Limerick. The first official CBSI pilgrimage to Lourdes was held in September 1930, today leaders from within the Limerick Scout County still keep the tradition going. 1934 saw over 600 CBSI members attend a pilgrimage to Rome where an audience with Pope Pius XI was the highlight.
12 Days of Christmas Badges
The North Cork Scout County, in conjunction with the Mitchelstown Scout Group are getting 12 Days of Christmas Badges done to thank young people within the Groups who realize much needed cash for local Scouting. For details e-mail Willie Ahern (Group Leader 29th/30th Cork Mitchelstown) on
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Pl Training
Mount Mellery in Co Waterford was well and truly alive last week end as the Southern Province held the Patrol Leader training there. Once registered and divided into their groups for the weekend’s activities team building exercises began and before long the groups were well and truly together. Saturday saw all participants attend sessions on Leadership skills, program planning, program ideas , patrol games, log books and the court of honor to mention but a few. Saturday evening saw all groups complete a sketch at the campfire before ending the evening with a disco. Our provincial commissioner Pat Roche presented all who completed the course with leadership awards on the Sunday.
Training
Currently there are three training courses (Fundamentals, Essentials and Child protection) planned for Limerick for 2008. Those interested in attending any of the above courses should discuss it with their group leader and book their place. Further details from Training co coordinator Billy Fisher.
Nominations
During the week Group Leaders were sent nomination papers with the agenda for the upcoming County Board Meeting in Caherdavin Scout Hall on Wednesday January 30 at 8.30pm. The positions of County Chairperson (currently held by Michael Ryan 42nd Limerick) and County Treasurer (currently held by Mary O’Regan 26th Limerick) are being sought. Michael Ryan has not put his name forward for another term but Mary O’Regan has. Nomination papers signed by both the proposing group and the nominee should be returned to the County Secretary Mags O Riordan on or before 11th January 2008. Group reports, resolutions or motions for the meeting should be forwarded to the county secretary Mags O Riordan while treasurer’s reports should be forwarded to the county treasurer Mary O Regan prior to the meeting.
2nd/6th Limerick, St Mary’s
Four scouts Eilis ‘Where’s Wally’ Keane, Joshua ‘Sleepy’ Whelan, Ian ‘Busy’ O’Flynn and Evan Ring, with leaders Liz, Jim and Barry attended the patrol leaders’ training in Mount Mellery last week end. Friday evening last saw our commissioner Bernadette Brennan and coordinator Des McKeown visit the group as part of this years Group Review Report.
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