Chloe receives Scout of the Year award
Joey Scout Chloe McLennan of Umina has received a Scout of the Year award by Scouts NSW.
The member of Broken Bay Scouts was one of six Scouts from across the state to win awards.
The award recognises "Scouts who have made an exceptional contribution to Scouts and made a difference in their wider community".
A Joey Scout (aged 5-8), Cub Scout (aged 8-11), Scout (aged 11-14), Venturer Scout (aged 14-17) and Rover Scout (aged 18-25) were each selected for an award, along with one People's Choice winner.
Chief commissioner Mr Neville Tomkins said Chloe won the Scout of the Year Award for her work towards the No Poverty United Nations Sustainable Development Goal in 2022.
"With the devastating floods in Lismore, Chloe saw the effects it had on the community and especially the kids that had lost all their possessions.
"At just eight years of age, Chloe decided to start up a book collection, initially asking family and friends for donations.
"On two Saturday mornings, she also set up a book drop-off at her Scout Hall.
"Chloe then delivered the collected books to We Care Connect."
Chloe has been a Joey Scout for two years since joining Scouts in Year 1 of primary school.
Chloe said: "Scouts is always fun.
"We always do something different, and I made three new friends."
Chloe started this year with a broken arm but still managed to enjoy plenty of activities including stacking cups.
"Next year I'm looking forward to going on night bushwalks and camping with the older Cub Scouts."
More information about Scouts can be found online at https://joinscouts.com.au/
Chloe is pictured with Youth Council chair Ms Jennifer Riley and assistant chief commissioner Ms Meg Cummins.
SOURCE:
Media release, 28 Nov 2022
Sam Spurr, Niche Marketing Group