Awarding the dedication and achievement of our volunteers

12th March 2016
37 volunteers in Thurrock have recently received awards that recognise their dedication, achievement and inspiration within Scouting.

These awards include 9 St George’s Day awards and 6 awards to those who have shown exceptional conduct well beyond what was expected of them.

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct

These awards are highly prestigious and are very rare. It is awarded for meritorious conduct of a high standard and is a reflection of the endeavours of the people who have been awarded them.

  • Kenneth McKenna (Group Treasurer, 2nd Stanford-le-Hope)

In recognition of his cheerful determination to continue Scouting, despite coping with many adversities.

  • Glenn Mead (District Youth Commissioner & Scout Sectional Assistant, Orsett & Bulphan)
  • Dean Moore (Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Tilbury Sea Scouts)
  • Christopher Pattullo (Assistant Explorer Scout Leader, South West Notts & Section Assistant, Chafford Hundred)
  • Liam Pattullo (Sectional Assistant, Chafford Hundred)
  • Max Pryor (District Scout Network Member)

In recognition of his fortitude and leadership skills whilst dealing with a fellow participant on a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition who was suffering from severe symptoms of shock and loss of consciousness. His calm actions whilst administering first aid to the casualty until the air ambulance arrived is truly inspirational. 19th August 2015, Brecon Beacons

Silver Wolf

The Silver Wolf is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout and is only awarded for service of a most exceptional nature although the Chief Scout will usually consult the Awards Board before awarding it. It is not normally awarded until at least a Silver Acorn has been gained. In practice this means that it is seldom awarded for less than 30 years service although, because it is the Chief Scout’s unrestricted gift, no length of service is prescribed.

  • Graham Monk (District Commissioner)

Bar to the Silver Acorn

The Bar to the Silver Acorn may be awarded for at least a further 5 years of similarly distinguished service after a Silver Acorn has been awarded.

  • Peter Cobley (Deputy District Commissioner)
  • Lawrence Key (District Scout Active Support Member)
  • Joan Petchey (Scout Leader, Thameside Sea Scouts)
  • David Veitch (Group Scout Leader, Chadwell St Mary)
  • Tim Webb (Group Scout Leader, 7th Grays)

Silver Acorn

The Silver Acorn is not normally awarded until after at least an Award for Merit has been gained and a further five years’ service has been completed. Thus, it is seldom awarded for less than 20 years service, which should be specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding.

  • Cathryn Brown (Assistant Scout Leader, 7th Grays)
  • Ian Scott (Assistant District Commissioner Activities)
  • Jean Scruby (Beaver Sectional Assistant & Group Secretary, East Tilbury)

Award for Merit

The Award for Merit is given for outstanding service of not less than 12 years and 10 years exceptionally. It implies keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated service over a sustained period.

  • Kathleen Clews (Group Treasurer, East Tilbury)
  • Steve Cootes (Assistant District Commissioner, Cub Scouts)
  • Ashley Kempster (Scout Leader, Stifford Sea Scouts)
  • Terry Mead (Group Scout Leader, Thameside Sea Scouts)
  • Andrew Merritt (Cub Scout Leader, Stifford Sea Scouts)
  • Debbie Newell (Cub Scout Leader, Tilbury Sea Scouts)
  • Ian Newell (Group Scout Leader, Tilbury Sea Scouts)
  • Doug Noon (Appointments Advisory Committee Member)
  • Sabine Scott (District Activities Administrator)
  • Rachael Steel (Explorer Scout Leader, Aquilla Explorers)
  • Peter Symons (Cub Sectional Assistant, Chadwell St Mary)
  • Peter Taylor (Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Chadwell St Mary)
  • Michael Watts (Scout Leader, 1st Thors Oak)
  • Glenn Webb (District Explorer Scout Commissioner)

Chief Scout’s Commendation

The Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service is given in respect of not less than 5 years good service, which stands out. It should be regarded as the Chief Scout’s recognition of the very real contribution made to the Association by the individual concerned.

  • Frankie Abbott (Explorer Scout Leader, Scorpius Explorers)
  • Sam Barnfather (Beaver Scout Leader, Thameside Sea Scouts)
  • Andrew Gilbey (District Communications Manager)
  • Scott Kitchenham (Active Support Manager, Gang Show Active Support)
  • Steven Merritt (Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Stifford Sea Scouts)
  • Jon Puttnam (Scout Leader, Tilbury Sea Scouts)
  • Helen Rider (Assistant Explorer Scout Leader, Aquila)
  • Karon Venn (Beaver Scout Leader, 2nd Stanford-le-Hope)