Andrew Shaw - Co Den Leader
Teddy Herrera - Co Den Leader
When did you first become involved with Scouting?
I have been doing scouting for 24 years, I first became involved in scouts when i was 8 years old and have been doing scouting since then but I became a den leader and and this my 3rd year doing that.
What is your favorite scouting memory?
My favorite scouting memory was doing a 50 mile hike which became about 72 miles in the olympic national forest. And it was cool because I got to hike around with my dad and the other leaders and scouts and enjoy nature.
What do you think is the most beneficial part of Scouting?
The most beneficial part of scouting is being challenged and doing things that most people never get to do, and the skills that you learn.
What would you say to somebody that is looking into joining Scouts?
Scouts is so much fun! You will grow in all aspects of life from all the adventures and experiences.
Anything you want to add?
Luz Herrera - Assistant Den Leader
When did you first become involved with Scouting?
We became involved in scouting when our oldest son Teddy joined pack 117, when he joined as a Tiger .That’s was 10 years ago and we haven’t looked back. We now have all 4 of our kids in scouting.
What is your favorite scouting memory?
Our favorite memory is watching our kids cross over. Seeing their smiles and how proud they are of themselves.
What do you think is the most beneficial part of Scouting?
The most beneficial part of scouting is the opportunity it gives the scouts to try new things and grow as an individual. To see what they are capable of and keep pushing forward.
What would you say to somebody that is looking into joining Scouts?
I would tell someone who is looking into scouting to join because your kid will thank you! My kids love scouting and it really build their personality and character. Plus it keeps us all close since we do so much as a family.