Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

I would like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Over the last year we have walked the Scouting Trail together. Regardless of whether you are a Scout or Scouter, your commitment to the Scout Promise and Law is what makes Scouting Ireland the great movement it is.

I truly hope you and your families enjoy the holiday season and I very much look forward to meeting you back along the Scouting Trail in 2016.

Christy McCann Chief ScoutScouting Ireland

 

 

Ref  L36/2015:  Chief  Scouts  Christmas  Message  to  All  Members  of  Scouting  Ireland      15th  December  2015        Fellow  Scouts,                                                                                                  As  we  approach  the  Christmas  holidays  it  is  a  good  time  for  us  to  reflect  on  everything  that  has  happened  in  the  last  twelve  months.    Scouting  Ireland  has,  notwithstanding  some  ups  and  downs,  achieved  some  great  things  in  2015.    The  World  Scout  Jamboree,  Operation  Lelievlet,  the  approval  of  our  new  promise  variation  by  our  National  Council  (and  then  by  the  WOSM),  more  young  people  than  ever  taking  part  in  Scouting  activities,  countless  camps  and  activities  across  the  country  are  only  a  few  examples  of  the  great  things  that  have  been  happening  in  Scouting  Ireland.    Scouting  is  a  big  part  of  all  our  lives.    We  don’t’  join  Scouts,  we  become  Scouts.    We  all  take  the  Scout  Promise  and  do  our  best  to  follow  the  Scout  Law.    This  is  what  differentiates  us  from  other  organisations.    Christmas  is  a  time  for  family  and  friends,  so  please,  over  the  holidays,  take  the  time  to  enjoy  the  things  in  life  that  really  matter  and  take  some  time  out  to  spend  it  with  your  loved  ones,  these  people  have  an  important  place  in  our  hearts  and  I  hope  that  Christmas  time  creates  many  wonderful  memories  for  you.    As  Scouts,  we  should  remember  the  part  of  the  Scout  Promise,  “to  help  other  people”.    This  is  the  time  of  year  when  doing  a  good  deed  can  really  brighten  up  someone’s  day.    Not  everyone  in  life  shares  the  good  fortune  of  having  loved  ones  around  and  that  can  make  holidays  like  Christmas  difficult  for  them.    I  would  ask  that  you  be  a  caring  neighbour  and  friend  and  look  out  for  those  who  may  find  this  time  of  year  difficult  and  give  a  helping  hand  or  a  friendly  smile  and  hello,  it  could  mean  a  great  deal.    I  would  like  to  thank  you  and  your  families  for  all  they  do  for  Scouting  during  the  year  and  I  very  much  look  forward  to  meeting  as  many  of  you  as  possible  along  the  Scouting  Trail  in  the  New  Year.    I  hope  that  all  your  wishes  and  dreams  for  the  festive  season  come  true.    Have  a  wonderful  Christmas  and  a  great  New  Year.    Yours  in  Scouting      

 Christy  McCann  Chief  Scout