NEWS DESK Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au SORRENTO Sea Scouts leader Christopher Clark believes Scouting teaches young people self-control, to look after their friends, and respect for others – all qualities valuable in society. The Rye resident was speaking after being awarded the prestigious Silver Koala award by the GovernorGeneral and Chief Scout of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC, on World Scout Day 1 August. The Silver Koala award is for distinguished service over 14-16 years. Mr Clark has spent most of his life at the Sorrento troop, joining the Cubs as an eight year old and progressing through the ranks to become a Scout, Venturer and now leader. His children are following in his footsteps. “The Sea Scouts also teaches young people practical skills, such as knot tying, boating and seamanship, that they probably wouldn’t learn elsewhere,” he said. “Whatever young people put into it, they will get out of it.” Mr Clark, who was awarded the Silver Wattle award five years ago, said the Sorrento Sea Scouts was a strong club with 20 Cubs, 20 Scouts, eight Venturers and 10-15 Rovers, with the youngsters drawn from southern peninsula primary schools. A Silver Wattle award for outstanding service over 10-12 years was presented to Frankston District Joey Scouts leader Lynette Swaine, of Frankston South. Ms Swaine, who is in charge of all Joey activities and oversees the work of other leaders in her district, was a Girl Guide and Ranger before joining
Awards honour lives in Scouting
Sorrento Sea Scouts leader Christopher Clark has received a Silver Koala award. Picture: Yanni
the 1st Frankston troop when her son and daughter became Cubs and Joeys. “Young people come from all different backgrounds and situations and Scouting teaches them to work together, gives them leadership experience and instils good character,” she said. “I love it for what the children get out of it. I see them grow and develop from shy and timid youngsters to confident young people.” Special Service Awards went to Mari Albiston, provisional group leader, 1st Mornington; John Bennett, adult helper, 1st Balnarring; Cory Bixler, provisional assistant Scout leader, 1st Mornington; Kathleen Hudson, group chairman, 1st Balnarring; Dale
Kent, Cub Scout leader, 1st Tyabb; Theshia Kent, Joey Scout leader, 1st Tyabb; Scott Lines-Perrier, assistant Scout leader, 1st Ranelagh; Stuart McKellar, assistant Cub Scout leader, 1st Mornington; Raelene Burnett, provisional group leader, 1st Sth Frankston; Anthony Gustus, assistant Venturer leader, Baden Powell Park; Paul Rodgers, group leader, 1st Langwarrin, and Katherine Scott, group chairman, Baden Powell Park. Meritorious Service Awards went to Wayne Hicks, district leader – Cub Scouts, Mornington Peninsula District; Carolyn Danaher, Cub Scout leader, Baden Powell Park; Scott Rosicka, district commis-
Have your say Draft Community Capital Infrastructure Policy You are invited to provide comments on the Shire’s draft Community Capital Infrastructure Policy. The policy is designed to provide guidance for community groups seeking to develop community projects and works undertaken on assets or land owned and controlled by Council.
Have your say Community consultation is currently open and closes Saturday 25 August 2018. Online mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay In person Surveys are also available to read in hard copy at the Shire’s offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Hastings and Somerville.
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sioner, Frankston District and Sandra Sunkel-lozell, district leader – Scouts, Frankston District. Scouts Victoria chief commissioner Brendan Watson said adults in Scouting gave 1.7 million hours each year to “helping young people grow up to achieve their best”. “For most, their contribution is supporting weekly meetings at the local Scout hall, and occasional weekends away, such as camping, hiking, or learning new skills, such as canoeing and rock climbing,” Mr Watson said. “At the same time, they are developing our future leaders.”
In the running for athletics track RUNNERS from all over the Mornington Peninsula are set for a devil of a time at the 44th Devilbend Fun Run and Walk, Sunday 12 August. Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club is organising the fun run at the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve and also nearby rural dirt roads. Runners and walkers will challenge themselves over 5km, 10km or the 21.1km half marathon, with a special “Magic mle” event being run for children. Money raised from the event will go towards equipment for the new Mornington athletics track, Civic Reserve. The 400-metre all-weather track will be a first for the peninsula. Mornington Little Athletics Centre and Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club lobbied for the $6.25 million project. A $3 million grant came from the federal government and $3.25 million from Mornington Peninsula Shire. The building of the track and four full-sized soccer pitches will begin this month and is expected to be completed next year. Devilbend race director Craig Mahony said this year’s run was “crucial” in raising money for the club, which will need to buy equipment, such as hurdles and high jump mats. “We’re really excited to have the local community come down to take part in the day and, of course, raise some funds for the club and the new athletics track – which is a gamechanger for our club,” he said. Online entries for the Devilbend Fun Run and Walk close midnight, Thursday 9 August, at devilbend.com
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