After much planning and changing of dates, Kieran finally managed
to hold his Queen's Scout presentation. The date was critical as less
than two weeks later it was the big day at Government House. Kieran
would look a bit silly if he didn't actually have his Queen's Scout
badge the day he met the Governor.
Another interesting thing about the date was that it was only a
few days before a Federal election. While this midweek date may have
put a few people off attending, it attracted others. On the night, we
were fortunate to welcome our sitting Federal Member of Parliament,
Brendan O'Connor to say a few words.
The Intrepid Leader starts off with the apologies and
then introduces the local member for the House of
Representatives, the Hon. Brendan O'Connor.
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Brendan gave a speech about getting kids off the streets
and into the Scouting movement. Unfortunately, he then had
to leave as Kieran's Q/S was only days before a Federal
election and Brendan had other commitments.
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Jessica Minutoli, who is the Derrimut Ward Councilor for
the City of Brimbank, also gave a quick speech and then had
to attend to other commitments.
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The Venturers and Rovers sat along the side and laughed
at the 'in' jokes everyone made. But then again, they laugh
at anything anyone says.
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Timothy who, as you can see here, is attached to Kieran's
side at all times, spoke on Kieran's Personal Growth
award
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The Intrepid Leader, Kieran and Tim share a joke as they
change positions.
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Damien, the first of the presenters from Gang Show, talks
to the gathering about Kieran's achievements in the area of
Leadership Development.
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Shane, another Gang member, congratulated Kieran on his
efforts in the field of Adventurous Activities.
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Community Involvement was covered by Brendan who is a
long time friend of Kieran's from his days as a Scout in
Sunbury.
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Kieran lit the candles of the sections while reciting the
Scout Laws.
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He even managed the Scout Promise all by himself - what a
guy.
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Mike Smith, the District Commissioner, presents Kieran
the Queens' Scout Charge.
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We all know someone special in our lives and to those who
have ever had anything to do with Melbourne Gang Show, Don
McLeod is that person.
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Don congratulates Kieran after presenting him with his
Queen's Scout Badge.
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Peter (VL - Central Venturers) presents Kieran with his
log.
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Peter, Kieran's former Scout Leader at 1st Sunbury
presented him with his miniature badge and provided us with
some anecdotes to boot.
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Alecia, also a former 1st Sunbury Scout, delivers the
Queens Scout Creed.
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Roger (1st Deer Park's GL) and Paul (Group Committee
President) present Kieran with the Group's
plaque.
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And now it is Kieran's turn.
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What would any memorable event be without a
cake.
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