Jewish duo’s service to Scouts recognised
Jewish Scout leaders Nathan Shelton and Peter “Rusty” Allen have been honoured for their service to Scouting.
Scouts NSW Adult Recognition Awards were presented to two Jewish North Shore Scouts leaders at a ceremony at Lane Cove Scout Hall last month.
Nathan Shelton, Region Commissioner Cubs of Sydney North Region, received a Meritorious Service Award.
A former Scout himself, Shelton commenced in 2020 as an assistant Cub Scout leader at 2nd/3rd Lindfield Scout Group, and then rapidly took on more responsibility, with energy and enthusiasm, to become a the North Shore Regional Commissioner – Cubs, in 2025.
At the same presentation, Peter “Rusty” Allen – Honorary Group Adviser of 1st East Roseville Scout Group – received a Silver Wattle Award for Outstanding Service, in recognition of his leadership in Scouts spanning 35 years so far.
Allen began as an assistant Cub Scout leader in 1991, and went on to serving as a group leader in 2007, and a group adviser from 2013, mentoring Scouts leaders in Sydney’s mid north shore, and overseeing the success of the Scout group, and its facilities.
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