To celebrate Jan Dear, our County Commissioner's 50th birthday in December 2011, as part of The Essex Challenge we are challenging each Colony, Pack, Troop and Unit to complete 'The Golden 50'. By completing one of the activities below as a Section you will qualify for a gold-edge to your badge.
- Collect 50 Scouting 2007 or 2012 Olympic 50ps and donate to a local children's charity and submit on www.essexscouts.org.uk/articles
- Describe your life in Scouting in 50 words and submit on www.essexscouts.org.uk/articles
- Take part in 50 nights away during the year
- Take 50 photos of your participation in The Essex Challenge
- Complete 50 hours of Scouting outside of your normal meeting times
- Travel 50 miles outside of Essex
- Complete 50 miles of Hikes Away activities
- Find 50 examples of putting your Scout Promise and Law into practise
- Make 50 cupcakes
- Write 50 thoughts for the day/prayers to send to your Sectional ACC for inclusion in a County publication
Make sure you send a birthday card to Jan Dear, County Commissioner, once you've completed your Golden 50 activity and submit an article online.