Isle of Wight Scout County

Posted by Geoff Brown on 29 September 2009 •

The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities to young people between 6 and 25 years old. At 18, a person may become a Leader to help train these young persons. More information about Scouting and its role may be found on the page What is Scouting?

The UK headquarters is at Gilwell Park, Essex and provides support to all British Scouts. Locally, the support comes from the County. The 22 Scout Groups on the Isle of Wight are divided into 2 Districts, East Wight and West Wight. The County Commissioner is Anthony Roberts, who is supported by a small team of uniformed and lay members. Unlike other Counties in the UK, there are no Assistant County Commissioners for Beavers, Cubs or Scouts because of the small size of the Island. Their roles are covered by the Assistant District Commissioners from both Districts. The Scout Network for 18 to 25 year olds is County based and has its own Network Commissioner.

There is an Executive Committee which exists to support the County Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of his appointment. The Committee promotes the development of Scouting on the Island and attends to the administration of the County. There are several sub-committees, including Finance and Corf Scout Camp, and are always seeking interested persons to assist.

County Scarf

(Isle of Wight Coat-of-Arms on back)

Awards at the 2011 County AGM

Posted on 13 May 2011 •

Following the business of the 2011 County AGM, the following awards were presented by the High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon. The congratulations of everyone at the meeting were extended to all the award recipients.

Geoff Brown received the Silver Wolf, the Scout Association's highest award, in recognition of services to Scouting of the most exceptional nature. Geoff is currently Deputy County Commissioner and Assistant Scout Leader with 2nd Cowes (St Mary's) Sea Scouts.

Rev. Alan Swanborough received the Silver Acorn in recognition of specially distinguished service to Scouting. Alan is currently East Wight District Chaplain and a member of East Wight District Executive.

John Gulliver received the Bar to the Award for Merit in recognition of further outstanding service to Scouting. John is currently Local Training Manager.

Mandy Holloway received the Bar to the Award for Merit in recognition of further outstanding service to Scouting. Mandy is currently District Commissioner for West Wight.

Mike Turner received the Bar to the Award for Merit in recognition of further outstanding service to Scouting. Mike is currently a County Skills Instructor.

Julie Quinlan received the Award for Merit in recognition of outstanding service to Scouting. Julie is currently Cub Scout Leader at 3rd Ventnor.

Azwar Zahoor received the Award for Merit in recognition of outstanding service to Scouting. Azwar is currently Scout Leader with 1st Wroxall.

Julia Mattinson received the Award for Merit in recognition of outstanding service to Scouting. Julia is currently County Secretary and secretary to the Corf sub-committee.

Ian Winter-Goodwin was presented with the Chief Scout's 40 years Long Service Award. Ian is currently a member of the Scout Active Support Unit at 1st Shanklin.

David Graham Salter was presented with the Chief Scout's 40 years Long Service Award. Graham is currently a County Administrator, responsible for the County Diary.

Pictures by Barry Groves from whom high resolution versions are available.

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