By Jena Carr
Two scout groups have gathered at Geelong’s Guild Hall over the weekend to celebrate 100 years.
The First Barwon and Second Geelong Scout groups hosted the centennial event on Sunday, May 7th, which included an exhibition of scout relics, cake cutting and presentations.
First Barwon group leader and historian Greg Hollett said it was a good chance for past and present scout members from the two groups to “catch-up” at the Guild Hall on Myers Street.
“We’ve been meeting in the same hall for 100 years and we’ve always helped each other out. It was quite fitting that we had our celebration together,” he said.
“We probably had close to 80 people attend the celebration which consisted of past leaders, youth members, and other family members of past members that have passed away.”
Mr Hollett said his favourite part of the day was seeing everybody coming together and enjoying themselves.
“There was a lot of reminiscing going on and a lot of catching up,” he said.
“There are people that you haven’t seen for many years, and some of the old timers brought along some photos of bits and pieces or other memorabilia that they had.
“I appreciate that everybody spent a bit of time on the coldest weekend we’ve had for ages and celebrate in a freezing cold hall.”
Mr Hollett said the Scouts were always on the lookout for new members.
“We’re always looking for leaders and we’re always looking for the youths to join the scouts,” he said.
