By Aaron Cordy
1st NORTH Shepparton Scouts Group’s Millar Carter reached the pinnacle of Scouting achievement for Venture Scouts on Monday, June 3, when he received the Queen’s Scout Award. Millar is only the second NSS to make the achievement in the last five years.
“I was set on it from the start. From Scouts really. I just love everything outdoors. Hiking, canoeing, fishing and other adventurous activities.” said Millar on his achievement and his love for Scouting.
The Queen’s Scout Award is the highest honour you can earn in the Venture section and requires the approval of the Unit Council, and all the award requirements must be completed and approved both within the unit and through Scouts Victoria.
“There were lots of challenges. Not only the challenges of doing the work, but starting out in the middle of COVID, so that was obviously a challenge. Scouting is outdoor-dominated, but I got there, I got through.
“If we’re talking about a moment or event, I suppose the couple of hikes, not the couple, the many, many hikes that I’ve done. I really just enjoy getting out and disconnecting.
“On a deeper level, is what I’ve learnt about myself, that I can always push myself further than I ever really thought possible. And really, I suppose, it’s more about the service to others, making sure that we help out absolutely whenever we can, even if it means compromising your own goals.”
18-year-old Millar will take next year off to concentrate on his chef’s apprenticeship in Geelong, with a mind to join the Rover Scouts the following year. Knowing that his love of outdooring and adventure will always be a passion of his.
