About
Who are we?
We are the Victorian 1st Gilwell Scout Group. Our membership consists of ALL Leaders who are holders of the Wood Badge Award at any and all Section levels. Leaders do not have to be currently active in any Section. Once you have been awarded your Wood Badge you are automatically a member for life, even after relinquishment of your Warrant.
We are a group of Leaders from various walks of life who all congregate once a year in at Gilwell Scout Park, for a ‘formal’ once a year meeting. Wherever 2 or more Gilwellians meet at any event or function, it IS a Reunion. Our Patrols and Sixes also meet during the year for a more informal weekend away. We also provide tea coffee etc for the adult recognition Awards Day.
Why do we exist?
The Victorian Gilwell Reunion has two main objectives:
To promote fellowship and team spirit amongst Leaders who, by undertaking Wood Badge Training, have offered themselves for more effective youth Leadership and, To suggest improvements, and provide monies and such other assistance as is required to maintain and improve Training Grounds, especially at Gilwell Park, Victoria
How do we do this?
We do this by engaging in various forms of fund raising within the Reunion, and by donation of funds as listed on your application form. Available in the downloads section of this page.
When do we meet?
In 2022 this will be from Friday evening 27th May to Sunday afternoon 29th May. In addition Patrols may run a mid-Year reunion where the patrols gather for a weekend to socialize and to perform extra service activities for Gilwell Park.
This is your opportunity to renew friendships and recapture some of the fun and fellowship experienced during your training. The weekend program is packed full of activities and all attendees can enjoy the spirit of Scouting and the beautiful scenery of Gilwell Park. All attendees are able to be as active or relaxed as they like. Please bring your uniform, or at the least your Gilwell Scarf and woggle, which are worn during the formal lunch on Sunday, followed by the Annual Meeting.
Inquiries to be sent to Committee Secretary, Marc at secretary@1stgilwellparkvictoria.com.au
or via mail
The Secretary
1st Gilwell Park Scout Group
Reunion Committee
Victoria Scout Centre
152 Forster Road Mt Waverley 3149
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