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Tracey Ferguson
(Scorpion)
I have been part of the Scouting movement for eight years both as Treasurer and Chairperson on the Group Committee. I have two children, one in Venturers and one in Scouts. I have spent all my life In Toowoomba and have worked at K & R Plumbing Supplies for the past 28 years. I have always found enjoyment in anything to do with Scouting and have made new friends on the way. My son has attended a Scout Jamboree, an Australian Venture which took him to Western Australia and this year he is going to New Zealand with the Australian Contingent for NZ Venture. He has also made many new friends along the way. My daughter is attending her first Scout Jamboree in January next year in Sydney and she will have the best time to. As I am very passionate about the Scouting movement, in November of this year (2009) I decided to become a Support Member in Uniform.
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Kathy Siebuhr (Possum) - Venturer Leader
Kathy has been involved with Scouting since her daughter became a Cub Scout with 2nd Toowoomba in July 2002 and in that same year her son joined as a Joey Scout within the same group. Since these early days, Kathy has been an active member of the Parent Support Group and has also helped out on many camps and activities through out her children’s Scouting life. Two of her favourite annual Scouting activities are Nighthawk and Standards Weekend. Since her daughter was eligible to become a Venturer in September of 2007, and because there was no active Venturer group at 2nd Toowoomba, she decided to become a Leader so that her family could remain at 2nd Toowoomba. A decision she has not regretted as she can see the importance that Scouting has become within her family and the community.
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Russell Siebuhr (Barra) - Assistant Venturer Leader
Russell became involved with Scouts when both of his children joined Joey’s and Cubs in 2002. Since then he has been actively involved with the Parent Support Group where he has helped on many camps and activities. Russell is heavily involved with the annual Nighthawk weekend and also Scouts Standards weekend. He was also given the opportunity to attend the 2007 Jamboree at Elmore Victoria as an Adult Support Member, where he helped on a daily bases transport over 1500 Scouts to off base activities, all within an hour and a half time frame. Russell first became a Venturer Leader for 2nd Toowoomba in 2007, but transferred to the Scout section in early 2008 where he has become a favourite with everyone in this section for his problem solving and ability to fix what others think unfixable.
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Amanda Digweed (Magpie) – Assistant Scout Leader Amanda’s interest in Scouts started with her family. Her brother was a Scout and her parents Venturer Leaders. Although never directly involved, she supported any Scout activity and enjoyed seeing the benefit it had on youth and adults alike. She also supported Andrew through his role as Scout Leader over the years and was thrilled when her son decided to join Scouts four years ago. During his time as a Scout she has taken an active role in supporting the Group in fundraising etc. Amanda liked the ideals and fellowship that comes with being involved in the Scouting movement and decided that she would like to be a leader. She chose the Scout section as she enjoys the hands on work involved in the award system for this age group and camping.
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Ken Windley (Cougar) - Scout Leader
Ken has been a Cub, Scout, Venturer – Senior Scout in his day, and a Rover (13 years). He has also been an Infantry Officer in the Army Reserve (15 years). Ken became Assistant Scout Leader in Dalby in 1992 and has been involved in Scouts since a Scout Leader at Dalby then at Jandowae, and finally 2nd Toowoomba. Ken has skills in navigation, bushcraft, cooking and heavy construction, as well as first aid and canoe charge certificate. He has no skills in craft, singing or playing an instrument. He believes in the principles of scouting and is dedicated to improving the Social, Spiritual, Physical, and Intellect character of all scouts, so they may become better citizen in the future.
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Darrell Wiseman (AKELA)
Darrell was born and raised in Brisbane. Always a keen outdoors fellow, he cycled, bushwalked and camped a fair bit as a lad. In his early twenties, he worked in rural Queensland as a technician with Telecom for a few years. In 1992 He moved to Toowoomba, bought a house and settled down to start a family. Currently he has two sons (David and Ben) in scouts.
Darrell's main interests these days are: cycling, scouting, amateur radio, bushwalking and studies towards a diploma in Renewable Energy Technologies.
Scouting has become a big part of my life since I began my role as a parent helper then leader in 2003. I really enjoy seeing the children having fun as they learn.
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Jeff Douglas (Rikki Tikki Tavi)
Jeff has some fond memories of the fun and adventures he had as a boy in Cubs and Scouts in the Newcastle–Hunter region of NSW. Amongst his belongings he still has his old Cub cap (although generations of moths have dined on it).
As the son of Salvation Army Officers (retired), Jeff also spent some time as a member of the “Boys Legion”. Similar to Scouts but run by the Salvation Army. The Boys Legion motto was “Purpose with Honour”.
Jeff is also the Dad of one our Scouts. - “It was great to introduce Jarrad (my son) to the Scouting movement when he was old enough and I feel that, as a parent helper and now a leader, I can contribute to giving all the kids the same positive experience that Scouting gave me. At the same time, Friday nights have become a highlight of my week as I have just as much fun as the kids”
P.S. Since many people ask - “Rikki Tikki Tavi” is a “Jungle Book” tale about a little mongoose that is adopted by a family in India; He defends his “family” with his life on several occasions by fighting off some nasty snake characters who would do the family harm. Taipan is safe though !!
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Taz (John Pugh) Joey Leader Taz has been in and out of Scouting since 1978 where he was a Cub and Scout at Newtown Scouts, now region H.Q. and transferred to St Anthony’s in 1983. Taz completed his Queen Scout Award in 1986 and was a Cub Scout helper then a warranted Cub Scout Leader from 1983 – 1990. Taz returned to Scouting in 2006 as a Parent Helper when his children joined Scouts and as the Group Leader at 2nd Toowoomba in 2007. Towards the end of 2007, Taz stepped down as Group Leader and became the Joey Scout Leader in 2008. Taz’s hobbies include music, playing guitar, computers and is a member of the Islamic Society of Toowoomba. The Joey’s Programs is based on the Joey’s Award Scheme and is focused on providing a positive base for our Youth Members in Scouting. Taz can be contacted via the web site.
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