Ted Whitworth Award Presentation 2005

The Ted Whitworth Award to scouting was presented on Thursday the 3rd of March 2005 by the BP Masonic lodge 222. The award recognizes outstanding service to the community by a rover crew and as such it is presented to the Rover Crew which has carried out the greatest amount of service over the year. The award not only recognizes the service preformed by a single crew but that all rovers and rover crews contribute a great deal of time to service activities which is why the award is given to a rover crew. The award is in honor of the late Reverend Ted Whitworth, a member of the BP lodge who is fondly remembered. Ted Whitworth was dedicated to serving others and the lodge members said he characterized the principles and strengths of both scouting and masonry.

The award (a pennant) is presented at a formal ceremony at the Masonic Lodge at an open ceremony with the BP lodge members, the grand lodge, scouting members, BP guild members, Rovers and guests in attendance. Along with the pennant, framed certificates are presented individually to all Crew members. Following the ceremony a reception is held in the main hall with food and drinks, a number of toasts and an address and a raffle.

Anstey Rover Crew was honoured to receive the Award this year for service over 2004 and we appreciate the BP lodge extending their hospitality to us once again.
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