history
| The late Robert Rodger, M.C. B.E.M, started the
troop in 1919; Mr Rodger's introduction to scouting began in Barrhead where
he became the scoutmaster until called to the colours at the outbreak of the
World War 1 in 1914. He served with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders in
France and distinguished himself by winning the Military Cross. On termination of hostilities, Mr Rodger returned to his native land where he took up the appointment of Welfare Officer with Messrs/Wm.Simons and co. Shipbuilders in Renfrew. It was here that he formed his Sea Scout Troop for young lads and apprentices of the yard. In 1937, the Troop broke away from Simons, moved into a disused workshop, and took the name Renfrew Sea Scouts. A year later, they moved into an old hall in Fulbar Street in Renfrew that was to remain the Group headquaters until 1959. In 1939 Mr Roger, due to other commitments was forced to retire from active scouting, but remained Chairman of the Froup Committee until his death. Mr Jim McFadzean took over as Scoutmaster in 1939 after Mr Rodger, and eventually became Group Scout Leader. |