We are proud to congratulate the following members who were recognised in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours:
Thuat Van Nguyen AM – Region Advisor South Met Region
Anthony Waller OAM – 1st Clovelly Scouts
Denise Davies OAM – State Adviser Scouts NSW
Norma Notley OAM – 1st North Ryde Scouts
Shirley Stonestreet OAM – former Honorary Commissioner, The Golden West Region
Pictured: Margaret Beazley congratulating Mrs Norma Notley, with Neville Tomkins to the right.
Mrs Norma Notley OAM is the longest serving Leader of Scouts NSW with 67 years’ service. She turned 100 years of age earlier this year, and is currently the Honorary Leader (Group) with 1st North Ryde Scout Group. She is an inspiration to our youth, volunteer Leaders and Supporters alike.
Earlier this month, Norma was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for “service to youth through Scouts”. Norma commented to Her Excellency that “Scouting has kept her young and positive”.