Scarf up - Once a Scout, Always a Scout!

30 July 2016

Scarf up - Once a Scout, Always a Scout!

Are you a current member of Scouting? Or are you a past member of Scouting? Once a Scout, always a Scout - so scarf up with pride on Friday 5 August as SCOUTS New Zealand celebrates the 3rd annual National SCOUT Scarf Day.

Chief Executive, Niamh Lawless says “The Scout scarf represents unity and friendship - and is worn by over 40 million Scouts worldwide.” It is either held in place with a woggle, or tied in a friendship knot.

The first Scout scarves (or neckers) were tied in a knot at the front, and there are suggestions that the knot could be untied once a Scout had done their good turn for the day. In New Zealand and most other Scouting countries, each Scout Group has its own scarf colour, which often has a particular historical significance to the group or local community.

There will be thousands of Scout scarves worn on National SCOUT Scarf day - both at work and school - to promote Scouting and youth empowerment.

A Facebook and Instagram competition is being run again this year by SCOUTS National Youth Council, and several young members are getting involved as Youth Champions to promote Scarf Day in their region.

With over 400 Groups and more than 21,000 youth and adult members, the Scout scarf will be worn with pride across the country. SCOUTS New Zealand continues to see steady growth, with new groups being started up - especially in low socio-economic "As Bear Grylls, UK Chief Scout says “every child has the right to adventure” and Scarf Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, as we want to give all kiwi kids this opportunity" says Sarah Turnbull, Head of Events, Fundraising and Communications.

For more information about joining the adventure with SCOUTS, go to www.scouts.org.nz or call 0800 SCOUTS.

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