Posted by Conor Crowley | Posted in 2nd Beavers, 2nd Cubs, 2nd Scouts, 47th Beavers, 47th Cubs, 47th Scouts, 6th Beavers, 6th Cubs, 6th Scouts, Group News, Rover News, Venture News | Posted on 23-08-2013
Last night (22nd August) a specially convened Group Council took place whereby the Douglas & St. Finbarres Scout Group came into existence following a unanimous vote by all present.
In addition to the members of the former Group Councils of Douglas Scout Group and of St. Finbarres Cathedral Scout Group were Una ORegan (County Commissioner for Cork South) and Colin Heas (County Commissioner for Lee Valley)
Elected on the night were the new officers of the Group
- Joint Chairpersons of the Group Council – Don Trotter & Enda Downey
- Group Leader – Conor Crowley
- Deputy Group Leader – Derek Dunne
- Group Secretary – Dara Gowan
- Group Treasurer – Ger Hodkinson
- Group Quartermasters – Kevin OConnor & Stephen McCarthy
- Group Programme Coordinators – Claire Nichols & Nick Swanton
- Sections will hear from their respective leaders shortly
It is an honour to have been appointed as the new Group Leader of the Douglas & St. Finbarres Scout Group. We go forward together in what are a new era for scouting and a new era for us all as adults in scouting.
The history that comes with both former groups should not be and will not be lost as we move into the future. As we embark on this journey together I can safely say that uniting has only made scouting stronger.
You’ll be aware that as always in scouting we’ll be presented with many challenges but I’m sure we’ll overcome any of these together as a group.
I’m looking forward to working with everyone; from county level to the section leaders, from the Group Council to the Parents & Friends committee, and of course with our youth members, in building a strong future for Scouting.
Yours In Scouting
Conor Crowley
Group Leader – Douglas & St. Finbarres Scout Group