27th March 2019, Mount Isa

Next stop on Que’s travels was Mount Isa Scout Den.  Work was being carried out with new leaders.  The focus was on preliminary training, e-learning, the OAS, and ideas on programming.  The District Commissioner and Cub Scout Leader were also present.  Following this...

15th – 17th March 2019, Keewol Park, Emerald

Que hitched a lift with one of the RDSOs, and went on a drive into Central Western Queensland.  The first stop was a Basic Training Course at Keewol Park, Emerald on the banks of the Fairburn Dam, Lake Maraboon.  It rained all weekend.  As part of the camp cooking,...

Que Interview: Wood Beads

Interviewer:  Que, what are those wooden beads that you have around your neck? Que:  These beads are known as “wood beads” and are part of the “wood badge”, whose centenary we are celebrating. Interviewer:  How did these come about? Que:  At the end of the first adult...

11th March 2019, Eagleby

Que popped into the Gold Coast Region Office, Eagleby.  The leaders were attending a Mindari, and listening to a presentation on the new Outdoor Adventure Scheme.  Que noted that she had met the presenter on 3 previous occasions, and wondered who was tracking whom. ...