Catholic Guides of Ireland award members who have set themselves above the standard challenges of the Guiding programme
Guides from all over the island of Ireland were present at the Law Society Building, in Dublin City recently to receive their Chief Commissioner Award (CCA) from the Catholic Guides of Ireland.
Guides receiving this award have set themselves above the standard challenges of the Guiding programme. The award encourages and rewards those who want to try something a little different. Successful participants receive a silver pin; outstanding participants acquire the gold pin. As part of their preparation for the award the Guides must fulfil a number of varied projects including learning a new skill, from traditional activities such as quilting to high-adrenaline sports such as zip-lining, and fundraising projects including subcontracting for personal letters for Santa.
The guest speaker was the representative of the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Gerry Ashe who said the strength of Ireland has always been her young people. “It is clear from the vision and enterprise demonstrated by the Guides who have participated in this award programme that the future is in very good hands,” he said.