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Chief Scout (The Scout Association)
The Scout Association's Chief Scout is the head of its youth programmes. The role is now merely a nominal and titular ceremonial figurehead. The association's present Chief Scout is the British adventurer and TV presenter Dwayne Fields, as announced by the Scout Association on the evening of 5 September 2024. History Following the rapid development of the Scout Movement, Robert Baden-Powell formed The Boy Scouts Association and made himself its Chief Scout and chairman for life. Following his death, the association appointed its Chief Scouts of the British Empire, then of the British Commonwealth and Empire, then of the Commonwealth and, since 1972, of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories. Association’s Chief Scouts of the British Empire and Commonwealth # Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, died 8 January 1941 # Arthur Somers-Cocks, 6th Baron Somers, March 1942, The Boy Scouts Association's Chief Scout of the British Empire # Thomas Corbett, 2nd Baron Rowal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scout Association
The Scout Association is the largest organisation in the Scout Movement in the Scouting in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Following the rapid development of the Scouting, Scout Movement from 1907, The Scout Association was formed in 1910 and Incorporation (association), incorporated in 1912 by a royal charter under its previous name of The Boy Scouts Association. It is a founding member organisation of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The organisation is the largest national Scout organisation in Europe, representing 35% of the participants of the European Scout Region (World Organization of the Scout Movement), European Scout Region. , the organisation claimed to provide activities to 444,682 young people (aged 4–18) in the UK. It also has 83,792 adult volunteers in leader roles and 68,974 adult volunteers in governance, support and other roles, including Network members. This is more than one adult for every 3 children under 18. As well as Scout programm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Duncan (actor)
Peter Duncan (born 3 May 1954) is an English actor and television presenter. He was a presenter of ''Blue Peter'' in the 1980s, and made a series of family travel documentaries between 1999 and 2005. He directed, produced and performed in ''Jack and the Beanstalk'' which received a national cinema release in the UK in 2020. In 2009, Peter Duncan co-foundeThe Natural Adventure an adventure company specialising in self-guided walking and cycling holidays, with more than 600 tours in 58 countries. Early life and education Duncan was born in London. He was a student at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, an independent stage school in London. Duncan completed his secondary education at Hawes Down School for Boys at West Wickham, Bromley, London. He also studied with the Open University. Early career Duncan's early career was as a stage actor, appearing as Jim Hawkins in ''Treasure Island'' followed by two years at Sir Laurence Olivier's Royal National Theatre, National Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Scout (Scouting Ireland)
The Chief Scout is the leader of Scouting Ireland. As Chairperson of the National Council and National Management Committee the Chief Scout is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the Association with the help of the National Team for Policy Implementation and Co-ordination. The role is a volunteer one, normally elected every third year at National Council, and works with the CEO, the head of the professional staff function of the association. The first Chief Scout elected was Martin Burbridge, a former member of Scouting Ireland (CSI). He stepped down in September 2008, and four others have held the role since then. Term of office The Chief Scout, is elected by secret ballot at the Annual General Meeting, for a term of three years. The Chief Scout may be re-elected for one further term of three years. Roles The key roles of the Chief Scout are: * President of the Association * Chairperson of the general meetings and conferences * Member and Director of the Scout Foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Wolf Award (The Scout Association)
The Silver Wolf is the highest award made by The Scout Association "for services of the most exceptional character." It is an unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout (The Scout Association), Chief Scout. The award consists of a Silver Wolf suspended from a dark green and yellow neck ribbon. History Since its inception by Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, Robert Baden-Powell, the Silver Wolf has remained the "unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout", although "County Commissioners and overseas Chief Scouts may submit recommendations to Scout Headquarters." During the early years of the development of the Scout Movement throughout the world, it was the practice of the Founder, Lord Baden-Powell, to give the Silver Wolf to Scouters in any country who had done outstandingly valuable work for the Movement. The Silver Wolf was first awarded to King's Scouts or King's Sea Scouts of at least 2 years service and who earned 12 proficiency badges, who performed under exceptional circu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King's Scout
A King's Scout (also known as Queen's Scout during the reign of Elizabeth II) is a Scout who has attained the King's Scout Award. The King's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in the Commonwealth realms, including the United Kingdom, Canada ( King's Venturer Award), Australia, and New Zealand (King's Scout Kauri Award), where Scouts operate under the patronage of King Charles III. Whether the award recipient is a Queen's or King's Scout depends on who is the current monarch of the Commonwealth realms. Initially the award required demonstrated proficiency in standardised Scoutcraft and skills useful for service to others and the nation. The current requirements are different in each country and now focus on personal development and typically involve achieving challenges from several areas such as community involvement, adventurous activities, personal growth and leadership development. King's Scouts are entitled to attend one King's Scout P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Bulpitt
Wayne Bulpitt, CBE (born June 1961) was the UK Chief Commissioner for The Scout Association from 2009 until 2016. Life Wayne Bulpitt was born in June 1961 and has lived in Guernsey since 1983. In 1988 he married his wife Julie, with whom he has two children. Career Bulpitt founded a financial service consulting company, Active Group, in 2001. He is involved with a number of other companies that deal with financial services and investments. Scouting In 2009 Bulpitt became the first UK Chief Commissioner of The Scout Association. This was a new role in Scouting after altering the original Chief Scout role to become more focused on the promotion of scouting, leaving the managerial role to the UK Chief Commissioner. Bear Grylls was appointed Chief Scout at the same time Bulpitt was appointed UK Chief Commissioner. At the end of his term, Bulpitt was replaced in the role by Tim Kidd in August 2016. In March 2014, during Scouting Ireland's National Council in the Sliver Springs Hote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guardian
''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in Manchester in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'' and changed its name in 1959, followed by a move to London. Along with its sister paper, ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the Guardian Media Group, owned by the Scott Trust Limited. The trust was created in 1936 to "secure the financial and editorial independence of ''The Guardian'' in perpetuity and to safeguard the journalistic freedom and liberal values of ''The Guardian'' free from commercial or political interference". The trust was converted into a limited company in 2008, with a constitution written so as to maintain for ''The Guardian'' the same protections as were built into the structure of the Scott Trust by its creators. Profits are reinvested in its journalism rather than distributed to owners or shareholders. It is considered a newspaper of record in the UK. The editor-in-chief Katharine Viner succeeded Alan Rusbridger in 2015. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwayne Fields
Dwayne Fields (born October 1982) is a Jamaican-born British television entertainer, presenter and speaker. He travelled to the Magnetic North Pole. The Scout Association appointed Fields to be its Chief Scout in 2024. Early life Fields was born in Jamaica in 1982 and, from the age of six, grew up in Stoke Newington, north London. He says that in his early life, he witnessed violent crime. He holds a degree in Psychology and Business Management from University of East London. Career Fields says that he was inspired to visit the North Pole after watching a breakfast television article about Ben Fogle and James Cracknell looking for a third member to assist in their expedition of Antarctica. Though he was too late to apply, his enthusiasm for the project was noted and he was asked to recreate the 1908–1909 expedition by Robert Peary and Matthew Henson, which reached what was believed at the time to be the Geographic North Pole. Fields has appeared as a guest on BBC's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bear Grylls
Edward Michael "Bear" Grylls (; born 7 June 1974) is a British adventurer, writer, television presenter and former Special Air Service, SAS trooper who is also a survival expert. He first drew attention after embarking on a number of notable adventures, including several world records in hostile environments, and then became widely known for his television series ''Man vs. Wild'' (2006–2011). He is also involved in a number of wilderness survival television series in the UK and US, such as ''Running Wild with Bear Grylls'' and ''The Island with Bear Grylls''. In July 2009, Grylls was appointed as The Scout Association’s youngest-ever Chief Scout (The Scout Association), Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories at the age of 35. He held the post until September 2024, becoming the second-longest-serving Chief Scout after Robert Baden-Powell. Personal life Grylls was born in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, on 7 June 1974. His family has a strong cricketing ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Purdy
W. George Purdy, CBE (born 16 April 1942) was the Scout Association's Chief Scout from March 1996 to 2004. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire "for services to young people" in the 2002 Queen's New Year Honours list. His participation with the Scout Association started at 8 years old as a Cub Scout. In 1960 he became an Assistant Scout Leader in the 45th West Belfast Scout Group. In 1994, he became the Scout Association's Chief Commissioner of Northern Ireland and its Chief Scout from 1996 to 2004. He was the first Scout Association Chief Scout not to have spent time in the British armed forces. He joined the Northern Ireland Civil Service in 1960 and retired as Director of Policy and Legislation in the Department of Health and Social Services. He is an Elder of a Presbyterian Church Presbyterianism is a historically Reformed Christianity, Reformed Protestantism, Protestant tradition named for its form of ecclesiastical polity, church governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garth Morrison
Sir William Garth Morrison (8 April 1943 – 24 May 2013) was the Scout Association's Chief Scout from 1988 to 1996 and a member of the World Scout Committee from 1992 to 2002. Morrison attended Pangbourne College where he was Chief Cadet (i.e. head boy) and Captain of the English Schools Rugby Football Union (15 group). He continued his education at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth where he was awarded the Queen's Telescope and Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts. He spent twelve years in the Royal Navy, as an engineer officer, leaving in 1973 with the rank of Lieutenant. He subsequently took over the running the family farm in West Fenton, East Lothian, Scotland which provided grains for brewers and distillers in Scotland. The Scout Association appointed Morrison as its area commissioner for East Lothian in 1973 and was then appointed as its chief commissioner for Scotland in 1981. He attended the 15th World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
