Issue 2
Sunday 6th September 2020
Weekly Reflections Social Media has been a powerful tool to keep us connected with our loved ones during the COVID19 pandemic. A place to share photos of freshly baked banana bread, and to ask the question “are you OK?” more than ever before. Deputy UK Chief Commissioner Graeme Hamilton spent his first Sunday evening in lockdown reflecting on the past week and
shared his thoughts on his open Facebook page. “It seemed to hit a note with people”, Graeme told us. “I was getting quite a lot of favourable comments and I think I just captured the mood of how everyone was feeling after that first week of going into lockdown, and the uncertainty of what we were doing.” Today Graeme will be writing his 25th Blog. They have become a down to
earth reflection of how each week has been; from the unusual lack of petrol his car needs, to promoting online Scouting activities such as The Great Indoors and of course, Gilwell Reunion. “My role as Deputy UK Chief Commissioner is to inspire, motivate, enthuse and encourage people to feel that we are getting through this”. We asked Graeme what he felt has been the impact
of online Scouting. “I think it started off really well. When you look at the stats we collected, 85% of the groups that responded said they were using Zoom or some sort of online engagement”. It has also meant that he can support and attend more Scouting events online, than he could in person before COVID19. Search ‘Graeme Hamilton’ on Facebook to read his weekly blogs.