 Messages
from former Scouts
There are former South African Scouts all over the country
and also in most parts of the world, and this page is aimed
at keeping them in touch via email. Maybe you'd like to leave
your message here, or perhaps get in touch with one of the
people below...
You can add your name and message
to this list.
Hi, my name is Tshepo Lelaka and I was a member of the
11th Mmakau troop. I was a member of the 1995 World Scout
Jamboree. I would like to liaise with the guys who were on
that trip.
Cheers
Tshepo Lelaka <tshepo.lelaka at up.ac.za>
20 October 2006
Hi, my name is Alistair Low. I was a member of the 1st
Fish Hoek Sea Scout in the Cape from about 1984 to 1987 when
we left to go to Australia. I am still living in Melbourne,
Australia. I enjoyed my time in the scouts, made some great
friends and was sorry to leave.
Would be great to hear from anyone who was there during
that time.
Alistair Low <Alistair.Low at boral.com.au>
28 March 2006
I am an ex boy scout at 2nd green&sea point this was
in 21/1/75 and my number was 259/75. I can not member how
long I was there for, but if you have any names of leaders
and cubs after that time I would be grateful.
I am present a Beaver leader Redwood Colony 3rd Hayling
Scout Group UK. But my best time in scouting was in the Cape
Cubs and Sea Scouts 12th Green & Sea Point number 376/76
Visit our Website on www.haylingscouts.org.uk
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Roger Henning Knight <m.creese556 at btinternet.com>
14 March 2006
Hi my name is Denzil Smith. I was first a member of the
40th Durban (Montclair) cubs in 1962-3 and became scout in
1965. I then moved to 1st Port Natal Sea Scouts (9th Durban)
in 1966 where I eventually obtained my Springbok Badge about
1968 and Chief Scouts Award in 1969. I eventually left to
do army training and returned in 1975 as assistant scout master
at 1st Port Natal and progressed to scout master and earned
my Wood Badge. Later in 1979 I became scout master of 52nd
Durban for about a year and have not had any contact since
then.
Denzil Smith <denzil at dimcom.co.za>
Wow! Call back the past! Came across the message from Mark Christofersen
in the "2001 and before" page (posted in 1998) while doing
a totally unrelated web search. And his reminiscences of St. Thomas'
4th Durban. I too was there in the early 60's, and can recall some
of those he mentions. I was leader of the very first Eagles patrol,
my mother created our flag from an eagle cut out from the comic
of the same name. It was the "South Africanisation" of
what were previously partially eurocentric names, and I got to choose
the new name. My patrol was previously "Woodpigeons".
I was also a drummer in the bugle band.
Arthur Godbeer <arthur at eps.co.za>
9 November 2005
Hi my name is Peter Meyer I was a cub and a scout
at 1st Constantia from 1970 -1978 and returned as an assistant
scouter after my national service. I obtained my Chief Scout
award. Due to the closing of the cub pack we amalgamated with
1st Naruna and became known as 1st Naruna Constantia. I would
like to hear from old scouts of 1st Constantia.
Peter Meter <meyerhome at telkomsa.net>
6 April 2004
Hi all,
The Lexden PLTU will be holding its 100th Course from
7 - 17 July 2004. To date more than 3000 scouts have completed
the course. We would like as many of them as possible to join
in our celebrations.
If you are interested in finding out more about the celebrations
and what is happening at Lexden, please contact:
Guy Caws (secretary) <guyca at absamail.co.za>
Grant Maartens (chairman) <maartens at glenwoodhighschool.co.za>
18 January 2004
Hi, I am looking for my 1/2 brother Desmond Nicholas -
Queen's Scout. Last seen in March 1968 in Pietermaritzburg.
He/we also have a brother Colin whom I have never met. Looking
to fill in gaps in Family Tree. Any help would be appreciated.
Lesley Smit <lesleys at dbn.stormnet.co.za>
5 October 2003
If there is anybody out there who I might have come into
contact with during my scouting days in Port Elizabeth (1st
Walmer) 1983-1990; at Lexden, Gilsands, Gilcoast PLTU's; Sanjamb
'89/'93, various Cedarberg adventures etc please e-mail me
and renew the friendship!! I am now living in London.
David Horan <davehorras at aol.com>
London, 22 April 2003
My name is George van Straten. I was with 9th Cape Town
Sea Scouts from 1971 to 1973. We used to travel through to
Lakeside and spend weekends at the Sea Scout Base there. I
forget the name now, but we used to have loads of fun sailing
and rowing, and of course had loads of chores to do such as
emptying the toilet buckets etc.
We also camped at Gilcape where I achieved my Trekker Badge.
Scouts is one of the few ways that youngsters can have the
right start to life while learning about life itself.
George van Straten <straten at namibnet.com>
Namibia, 26 February 2003
I was a cub (1971 to 1973) and scout (1973 to 1981) with
1st Hillcrest. Went to PLTU in Dec 1977? as a pant and again
in 1981?as quarter master. (someone please verify these dates
- I have photo's but no dates. Father Ian ran my 1st camp.
The second camp resulted in 5 of us landing up in Grey's hospital
with Encephalitis)
I achieved leaping wolf and Springbok and Chief scout
along the way and went to the 4th Asia Pacific, 12th Australian
Jamboree in December 1980. What an experience that was.
Scouting gave me great opportunities and skills which
I use today. My daughter was the first girl scout in Kerikeri
for about 5 months (others have now joined) and is enjoying
it. My son has started as a cub and after all these years,
I am getting back involved as a cub leader.
To all my cub leaders and scout masters, I thank you for
the time and effort you put into making it fun and a success.
As an adult, I now realize the time and sacrifices you must
have made, especially when taking us camping so many times
during a year.
Memories of Raft races at Midmar and the Weaver raft race
in the Transvaal spring to mind as well as camping in the
Natal midlands in July, Competions at Kloof and Pinetown (building
roman balistis and the highest flag poles) are still clear
in my mind.
Stephen Scotney <stevescotney at xtra.co.nz>
New Zealand, 13 January 2002
I was a member of 1st Parkmore in Sandton in 1971 and
1972. I'd like to get duplicates of the badges that I earned
as a scout. Pictures of them are on my web site at
http://www.keithley.org/~kaleb/sascouts/sascout.html.
If anyone has any
leads or suggestions I would be most appreciative.
Kaleb S. KEITHLEY <kaleb at keithley.org>
16 December 2002
I was one of the founder members of 1st Monte Vista Scout
Troop, serving as PL and TL from 1970? to 1974. Unfortunately
my family moved away to Pretoria, where I spent almost 25
years before moving to England. Thanks for a great site -
it would be good if any current and ex-members of 1st Monte
Vista would see fit to correspond with me. I have many, many
fond memories and great appreciation for the best Scout Troop
in the world. I look forward to receiving hundreds of emails.
Best regards to all across the great lake!
Carl Karshagen <ckarshagen at pmprofessional.com>
England - 2 August 2002
I belonged to the 1st Paarl Scout group from 1983-1994
going through my time as a Cub and a Scout with this group.
I have been travelling round the world for the last 8
years making London, UK my base. I have travelled to the Middle
East, spending most of time in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Syria
and Palestine. I have spent time in Europe, South East Asia,
Australia and New Zealand. I would like to hear from anyone
in the UK that belonged to the 1st Paarl group.
Albert Short <albert.short at csfb.com>
15 July 2002
This is Carol Bonke
I was an assistant pack Scouter at Table View
I am now in the Netherlands but will never forget the good
times I had at Table View Blaauwberg Scout Group and all the
people who taught with me there
Any ex teachers or scout members are welcome to write to me
on kidnpuppetshow at yahoo.com
My message to all is Learn what you can from your helpers
Also be on your guard when you heed a command from a leader,
especially if they are new
Only if it is a safe command, proceed to obey
If you feel unsure about anything tell your parents or someone
in uniform straight away It is your right
Someone will listen to you
Carol ex van der spuy Bonke <kidnpuppetshow at yahoo.com>
The Netherlands - 14 April 2002
My name is Keith Porter I used to be a scout in 1st Observatory
(Cape Town). Prior to that I was a cub at 6th Rondebosch where
my Dad used to be scout master! (that's why I joined Observatory!)
I later became a scout master for 1st Monte Vista and finally
a Rover Leader. My cubbing years were from approx 1950 onwards,
scouting I guess from 1966 onwards!
Two of my ex Rovers are staying in Gauteng and are desperately
looking for a cub pack to put their son into -- any help???
Keith Porter <porterk at iafrica.com>
Monte Vista, Cape Town - 28 February 2002
* which South African Scout Group you were in
1st Camps Bay
* when you were a Cub or Scout (which years)
Cub from 1966 -1971. Scout from 1971 - 1978. Rover from 1978
- 1982.
ASM 1st Camps Bay 1979 - 1981
* where you are now living
Bergen, Norway but I also own a house in Kommetjie, Cape South
Peninsula and will be moving back to SA shortly.
Cheers and happy scouting,
Bradley Thorsen <bradley.thorsen at kvaerner.com>
Bergen, Norway - 21 February 2002
I've been known as Crane since 1964 when I was given the
name by 4th Oudtshoorn. The GSM at that time was Norman Van
der Merwe - Are you out there? As I served in the Permanent
Force I was subject to a number of transfers. I have run the
following Troops as Scout Master, now called Troop Scouter.
4th Oudtshoorn 1964 to 1968
1st Heidelberg - I started from scratch in 1968/9 to 1971
29th Valhalla 1971 - 1972 ??
4th DELP in the 70's
34th Hellenic in the 80's
23rd Lyttelton 1990 to 1999
9th Irene Air Scouts - 2001 to present.
I thought I was getting a bit long in the tooth for Scouting
until Brian Ross persuaded me to take over the Troop. We are
almost 48 on the books and growing - Will be at Kontiki. Be
nice to hear from Old and young friends. Also anyone in the
Centurion area - You could benefit yourself as well as our
boys.
Crane - Martin Foster <msfoster at lantic.net>
Johannesburg - 19 February 2002
I was a TL with 8th Pretoria St Alban's from 1950-1957,
was a Queen's Scout, and went to the Jubilee Jamboree in England
in 1957, as aprt of the Rover Moot contingent. I would love
to hear from anybody from that era - my ambition is to go
the 2007 Jamboree as a bit of an old toppie (never call me
that though!!!). I am living in Johannesburg now.
Colin Dovey <colin_dovey at hotmail.com>
Johannesburg - 13 January 2002
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