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Doug Maddocks (Rufus)
Doug entered the Scouting organisation as the Group Leader at 2TS in 2007. He is an officer in the Australian Army and works at the Army Aviation Centre, Oakey. Doug has two children at 2TS and often assist with the activites of the various section. Doug is looking forward to assisting at Jamboree 2013. Come along and have a chat.
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Tracey Ferguson (Scorpion)
I have been part of the Scouting movement for more than eight years both as Treasurer and Chairperson on the Group Committee. I have two children, one in Venturers and one in Rovers. 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 2009 I decided to become a Support Member in Uniform and take of the role of Assistant Group Leader.
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Vacant Vacant (Need Some)
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Amanda Digweed (Magpie)
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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Maree Leschke (Keego)
Gracie recently received her "Grey Wolf" award whilst Laine is working towards his Scout Medallion.
Laine & Gracie were having so much fun at Scouts that Maree decided to help out at some events and with fundraising.
Maree joined the Scouting movement as a Cub Scout Leader in 2010. Scouting is now a major part of Maree's life and, like most Cubbies, Maree is just a big kid at heart. She loves seeing the Cubs learn and achieve their goals.
In September 2010 Maree was an "Activity Leader" at Cuboree where she ran the popular "Rodeo Activity Base".
Maree has now realised that Scouts have more fun and moved up from the Cub Section to now enjoy the Scout Section happenings.
Maree's interest in Scouting began when her two children, Laine & Gracie, joined the movement as Cub Scouts nearly five years ago.
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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Lynette Wallis (Raksha)
Lynette has two boys with 2nd Toowoomba and has helped out with the group in varying capacities since her eldest boy joined Joeys in 2004. When the youngest boy graduated to Cubs Lynette began helping out as an Adult Helper. In 2009 she signed up as a Uniformed Leader and completed her training in May 2010.
Lynette is an Environmental Scientist and enjoys the outdoors. Her professional background provides invaluable knowledge in flora, fauna, geography and all things scientific. Lynette loves gardening, bike riding and is handy with a hammer and tool belt. She is a firm believer in the ethics of the Scouting Movement and enjoys the challenge of assisting 2nd Toowoomba mould constructive future citizens for the Toowoomba community.
Raksha means Mother Wolf.
Ben Bawden (Honey Badger)
Ben has some rather unique skills and these were put to great use as the Ringmaster at the "Carnivale" activity base at Cuboree.
Ben also runs a successful cockatoo circus and figures if he can train birds then Scouts should be a cinch.
We hope to know more about this mysterious character as time progresses.
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John Pugh (Taz)
John 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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