FELLOWSHIP and fun is the motto and for over 75 years, the Australian Trefoil Guilds have been bringing women together to carry the spirit of guiding into the community.
Meeting once a month, the Mullana Trefoil Guild comprises of a wonderful group of local, community minded women who are former guides and, in some instances, still scout leaders.
Open to former or current Girl Guides Australia members and women over 18 who are prepared to make the guide promise, challenges, travel, exciting opportunities, lifelong friendships, providing rewarding community services and much more is on offer.
“We meet for fellowship, fun and food of course.” laughed member, Dinah Reeve.
Some Mullana Trefoil Guild member have over 60 years of service under their belts, a testament to how rewarding and enjoyable being part of the worldwide guide network is.
“Guiding is important to us for the difference we make in the community and how we help girl guides grow into adulthood,” said Mullana Trefoil Guild president, Jenny McPhee.
“It’s important to put back into guiding what wonderful gifts guiding has provided us throughout the years. Resilience, compassion, sense of self and all other attributes that encompass guide promise and guide law are tremendous qualities to young girls and women can develop.”
The work of the guides is so vast and varied, and one interesting component is the ‘Dark Horse Venture’, whereby venturers can learn about and work on a subject for 12 months, then receive a certificate of merit.
The Mullana Trefoil Guild are always welcoming of new members and to find out more you can email sviney@guidesvic.org.au.
