Day: 25 March 2024

GOLD LONG SERVICE AWARD – Elaine MichieGOLD LONG SERVICE AWARD – Elaine Michie

The Battalion President, Marc Thomson, was delighted to present a Gold Long Service Award to Elaine Michie, Captain of the 1st New Pitsligo Boys Brigade – Public page, at yesterday’s Battalion Parade and Kirk Service.

Elaine has given 31 years service as an Officer of the 1st New Pitsligo starting in 1993! For 3 of those years she has been Captain of the Company. Whilst Elaine is always quick to say she has been Captain for ‘only’ 3 years, its amazing just how far the Company has come on in those three years under her leadership.

The President highlighted the high standard of BB work carried out by Elaine, her enthusiasm and popularity being evident by the cheers from the congregation when she was called forward for the surprise award.

All in the Battalion join with the President in congratulating Elaine for giving over 30 years of quality voluntary service to the 1st New Pitsligo and the Buchan Battalion.

SILVER LONG SERVICE AWARD – Andrew McLemanSILVER LONG SERVICE AWARD – Andrew McLeman

Yesterday afternoon at the Battalion Kirk Service at St. Combs the Battalion President, Marc Thomson, was delighted to present Andrew McLeman, Captain of the 1st Sandhaven Boys’ Brigade, with a Silver Long Service Award.

Andrew has been an Officer with the 1st Sandhaven for 21 years, the vast majority of that time as Company Captain. He gives a great deal of his time to the Company, running all sections with the help of other volunteer leaders.

The President thanked Andra for his great service to the Battalion and his commitment to the 1st Sandhaven. All in the Battalion join with the President and send our congratulations on this significant milestone!

BRONZE LONG SERVICE AWARD – Sandy GavrylukBRONZE LONG SERVICE AWARD – Sandy Gavryluk

At yesterday’s Battalion Parade and Church Service the Battalion President, Marc Thomson, was delighted to present Sandy Gavryluk, Captain of the 1st St Combs Boys Brigade, with a Bronze Long Service Award.

Sandy has been a BB officer with the since 2006, a Company in which he has been in since a boy. Astonishingly he has been Captain of the Company for 11 of his 18 years as a leader. The President congratulated Sandy on his long service and further praised him for his leadership in getting the 1st St Combs back into business following the pandemic.

All in the Battalion send their congratulations to Sandy on this significant occasion.