I am saddened to advise the passing of Andy Walker. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 2 March, 2011 at 2.00pm at Pinegrove Crematorium. Scouting Members attending the funeral are requested to wear full and current uniform.
Andy Walker began his lifelong association with Scouting as a Cub Scout. He often regaled young members with tales of gaining his "King's Scout" Award, telling them that he was that old, that "Queen Elizabeth was only a Princess" when he passed his final test. His adult career in Scouting began in 1951 when he joined 2nd Abbotsford Scouts as a Scout Leader. He grew up into an Assistant Senior Scout Leader at 1st Blacktown in 1964 and remained in that Group until 1970 when he became the Group Leader of the newly formed 1st Winston Hills Scouts Group. Andy remained in this role until 1976 when he joined the old "Tartoola District" as a District Leader. He moved around the Cumberland District in various roles and eventually joined the State Team as an Activity Leader in 1984 until 1988 when he returned to Tartoola District until 1990. From 1990-1992 Andy returned to 1st Winston Hills as Group Leader then transferred into the DC Parramatta District role until 1994. He retired to be the Parramatta District Secretary1994-1996 and accepted an Honorary Commissioner role in 1996.
Andy loved being around the young people of GWS Region and even up until recently was a valued member of the GWS Region Science Team in an active role as the "Mad Scientist" cooking pizza and biscuits by sunlight. He judged the Cub Scout Cook Off in 2009 and was a frequent visitor to groups whenever he was able to attend.
Andy achieved his GL woodbadge in 1973 and was awarded the Silver Kangaroo in 2004. Andy will be sadly missed by young and old alike.
I am saddened to advise the passing of Andy Walker. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 2 March, 2011 at 2.00pm at Pinegrove Crematorium. Scouting Members attending the funeral are requested to wear full and current uniform.
Andy Walker began his lifelong association with Scouting as a Cub Scout. He often regaled young members with tales of gaining his "King's Scout" Award, telling them that he was that old, that "Queen Elizabeth was only a Princess" when he passed his final test. His adult career in Scouting began in 1951 when he joined 2nd Abbotsford Scouts as a Scout Leader. He grew up into an Assistant Senior Scout Leader at 1st Blacktown in 1964 and remained in that Group until 1970 when he became the Group Leader of the newly formed 1st Winston Hills Scouts Group. Andy remained in this role until 1976 when he joined the old "Tartoola District" as a District Leader. He moved around the Cumberland District in various roles and eventually joined the State Team as an Activity Leader in 1984 until 1988 when he returned to Tartoola District until 1990. From 1990-1992 Andy returned to 1st Winston Hills as Group Leader then transferred into the DC Parramatta District role until 1994. He retired to be the Parramatta District Secretary1994-1996 and accepted an Honorary Commissioner role in 1996.
Andy loved being around the young people of GWS Region and even up until recently was a valued member of the GWS Region Science Team in an active role as the "Mad Scientist" cooking pizza and biscuits by sunlight. He judged the Cub Scout Cook Off in 2009 and was a frequent visitor to groups whenever he was able to attend.
Andy achieved his GL woodbadge in 1973 and was awarded the Silver Kangaroo in 2004. Andy will be sadly missed by young and old alike.
