On 11 July, Patrol Leader James Webb received his Springbok Scout badge at a ceremony at the hall.
James’s Springbok Ceremony started with us all lining up outside the hall and playing a game. We then led into the hall like a wedding procession, and after a brief opening speech we recited the 10 Scout Laws. The hall was full – James’s friends and family, Scouts or not, had all come to celebrate.
Throughout the evening, heartwarming speeches were given to celebrate James’s enormous achievement. Ian, (who is both James’s dad and the SGL), Julia (his sister), Malaika and myself as his friends and finally Daniel as his TS. Lastly, a speech was given by James to inspire aspiring Springboks and to reflect on his Scouting journey. Then, James’s Springbok badge was awarded and the Springbok board, now complete with James’s name, was unveiled. There was, of course, cake afterwards , which James later mentioned was a strong motivator for why he completed his Springbok.
I’d like to take a moment to congratulate James on his Springbok (again), and remind everybody in 1st Claremont what a service this achievement has been for the troop. He has worked incredibly hard to be where he is and made significant changes in the troop and younger Scout’s lives, and we should always be thankful for the enormous amount of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears that he has always dedicated to Scouting.
Good job James!! U cooked
Laura Owens
James is the 40th Springbok Scout in 1st Claremont’s history, and a third generation Scout at 1st Claremont: also at the ceremony were his grandfather John Webb who was a Scout and Scouter in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as his father Ian (current SGL) and his uncle Jonathan (current ATS and training team member) and his sister Julia (current Scout).
At the time of publication we are about to present our 41st Springbok, to Holly Raine.
