John “Baloo” Sawtelle Memorial Unveiled
Darryl Scott, Queensland’s Chief Commissioner of Scouts, unveiled a memorial plaque remembering
the Scouting life of Cub Scout Leader John “Baloo” Sawtelle at a ceremony at Kenmore Scouts on 3rd
November 2019, attended by nearly 60 people. The memorial is part of a refurbishment of the
outdoor camp fire circle.
John Sawtelle left a bequest of $5,000 which paid for the new camp fire refurbishment, which
included building a retaining wall and also the purchase of a new trailer. Joey Scout dad, Ian
Winkworth, organised and built the new retaining wall.
Scout dad and new scout neighbour, Jim Green, supplied the sandstone memorial block and the logs
that have been fashioned into seats around the campfire.
Baloo was a Cub Leader for 13 years at Kenmore following stints at TMT, Moggill, Samford and St
Lucia, totalling 50 years of service.
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Darryl Scott, Queensland’s Chief Commissioner of Scouts, unveiled a memorial plaque remembering
the Scouting life of Cub Scout Leader John “Baloo” Sawtelle at a ceremony at Kenmore Scouts on 3rd
November 2019, attended by nearly 60 people. The memorial is part of a refurbishment of the
outdoor camp fire circle.
John Sawtelle left a bequest of $5,000 which paid for the new camp fire refurbishment, which
included building a retaining wall and also the purchase of a new trailer. Joey Scout dad, Ian
Winkworth, organised and built the new retaining wall.
Scout dad and new scout neighbour, Jim Green, supplied the sandstone memorial block and the logs
that have been fashioned into seats around the campfire.
Baloo was a Cub Leader for 13 years at Kenmore following stints at TMT, Moggill, Samford and St
Lucia, totalling 50 years of service.
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New Parade Ground Turf
On 3rd November 2019, Dr Christian Rowan (State Member for Moggill) unveiled a plaque
commemorating the establishment of a new artificial turf parade ground at Kenmore Scout Den.
Stuart Stoddart from Kenmore Rotary Club, and Centenary Landscaping owner Terry O’Shea,
organised the artificial turf free of charge.
The new turf area will reduce the dust around the building and provide an ideal surface for games,
training activities and ceremonies. The group raised $10,000 for the ground preparation and
installation.
The recognition ceremony for the parade ground was attended by almost 60 people including
distinguished guests such as Dr Christian Rowan (MP), Chief Commissioner, Darryl Scott, District and
Regional Scout Commissioners (Laurie Cole, Daniel Ferri, and Cat Cole), Qld Branch President, Jane
Prentice, Qld Branch Chairman Nick Ferrett, as well as Stuart Stoddart (Kenmore Rotary) and Terry
O’Shea (Centenary Landscaping).
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On 3rd November 2019, Dr Christian Rowan (State Member for Moggill) unveiled a plaque
commemorating the establishment of a new artificial turf parade ground at Kenmore Scout Den.
Stuart Stoddart from Kenmore Rotary Club, and Centenary Landscaping owner Terry O’Shea,
organised the artificial turf free of charge.
The new turf area will reduce the dust around the building and provide an ideal surface for games,
training activities and ceremonies. The group raised $10,000 for the ground preparation and
installation.
The recognition ceremony for the parade ground was attended by almost 60 people including
distinguished guests such as Dr Christian Rowan (MP), Chief Commissioner, Darryl Scott, District and
Regional Scout Commissioners (Laurie Cole, Daniel Ferri, and Cat Cole), Qld Branch President, Jane
Prentice, Qld Branch Chairman Nick Ferrett, as well as Stuart Stoddart (Kenmore Rotary) and Terry
O’Shea (Centenary Landscaping).
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