Hello everyone!  My name is Emmi Thomas and I am the acting Branch Commissioner for Joey Scouts.  It seems a grand title, but it really is just me doing what I enjoy.  This month marks fifteen years of my family’s involvement in Scouting.  We started by taking our son along to Joeys, and two years later my husband and daughter made their promise together so that the whole family could be Scouts.  We have lots of fun over the years – from making cubbies on den nights, to finding our voices at campfires, to discovering waterfalls on hikes, to attending a Jamboree together.  We each made our own path in the movement, but it has a valuable experience for each of us. 

All over Queensland there are lots of adults in the movement that are making a difference in their own lives, as well as the lives of the young people in their care by being Scout Leaders.  Never underestimate where it might take you.  My daughter and I were able to visit Gilwell Park in England and meet Scouts from all over the world.  My son’s experience in Scouts has helped him on his career path.  To think, it all started with a friend mentioning they were off to Joey Scouts one night.  We still make new friends in Scouts.  Other people have sought us out when looking for something worthwhile for their own children.  Never under-estimate the power of what your contribution or positive words could do to improve your little part of the Scout Movement.