"Mom, how long before I can earn my Webelos badge?" This is the question Andrew asked me right close to his 10th birthday. We figured out that he had to be active in his den for 3 months...plus earn the required pins and other requirements. That was May, 2009. On August 25, 2009, Andrew received his Webelos Award.

As soon as he had his Webelos Badge he wanted to know how long until he could earn his Arrow of Light (the highest award in Cub Scouting). Six months as an active Webelos Scout, plus more pins and more requirements. He wanted to earn it in November or December. We did not have a pack meeting in December. So, Andrew earned his Arrow of Light and received it at the January 18th, 2010, pack meeting.

Andrew has been blessed with good leaders and good friends to support him in his scouting.

Andrew was awarded his Arrow of Light by his dad!

Andrew started scouting young and truly enjoys the adventures it brings.

Scouting has provided for Andrew a place where his imagination has no limits. A place where hard work, service, adventure, and fun are all rolled into one. A place where he can set goals and achieve them. A place where he can be himself.

We are so pleased with Andrew and his accomplishments. "Do Your Best" is the cub scout motto, we have seen Andrew do his best in Scouting and in other aspects of his life. As he continues to learn and grow, we are excited to see the growing boy and some day the young man he is becoming.