Standard Bearers

Selkirk Colonial Society Standard Bearers and Lady Bussers (from 1911)

Criteria for appointment of standard bearer

To be appointed Standard Bearer, the Society requires the following criteria to be satisfied

Notwithstanding the foregoing criteria, in reaching a decision we will take into account matters such as the anniversary of a relative having been a previous Standard Bearer, distance to travel, the suitability of the applicant and any relevant personal circumstances which are brought to the attention of the members. Consideration may also be given, in acceptable circumstances, to the partner of someone meeting the above criteria.

Applications for Standard Bearer should be in the hands of the Society by the date of the AGM in the year preceding the year that is being applied for. An application form is available from the Society or the link below.

Criteria for appointment of standard bearer

The applicant should be a Souter and have lived overseas for a minimum of two years
That failing the applicant should be a blood descendant of a Souter and have lived overseas for a minimum of two years
In the event of no applications from overseas, they should be a Souter or blood descendant of a Souter who has lived overseas, for a minimum of two years
That failing they should be a Souter or blood descendant of a Souter and have lived away from the town for a minimum of two years

Standard Bearers