Troop 125 SANTA ROSA, CA

I joined scouts in 1980 but by the time I was 15 my original troop dissolved so I transferred to Troop 125 and i’ve been here ever since. I got Eagle in 1988, was an ASM for a couple years and on August 1st 1990 I accepted the position of Scoutmaster because the Troop needed a leader who would commit to be there and understood our core values. I initially committed to 5 years but by that time, Scouts was so integrated into my life, and I enjoyed it so much, I found no reason to leave. I love to train, guide, and motivate the guys to succeed. As the Scout Master of Troop 125 my primary responsibility is to provide for the health and safety of our members and to prepare them for life using the methods and aims of Scouting. As a leader I do a lot of the behind the scenes work with my fellow adult leaders, however, we firmly believe that the scouts, not the adults, should lead their troop. We guide their decisions and do our best to support their goals. Watching them succeed is truly one of the coolest things I’ve experienced. Outside of Scouts, I’m an active outdoorsman. I like to bike ride, fish and hike. I’ve been a multi sport athlete both on the high school and collegiate level, and continue to remain active and competitive in my adult life. Ultimately, I really do look at myself as a big kid with adult responsibilities. I’m currently an Emergency Medical Technician. 

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Mr. Hanna was recently recognized by the City Council of Santa Rosa for outstanding volunteerism in serving the community and was the recipient of the 2021 "Serving Others" Volunteer Merit Award. 

I rejoined Troop 125 as an adult leader to give back to an organization that gave me so much. Born and raised in Santa Rosa, I attended Piner High School, Santa Rosa Junior College, and the University of San Francisco. I now live in Cloverdale, where I serve as City Clerk and Public Information Officer, and I also work as a freelance wedding videographer. I have an immense sense of wilderness wanderlust and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Most of my free time is spent coaching high school football, training for triathlons, or adventuring with my wife, daughter, and Australian Cattle Dog. Within the troop, I’m mostly behind the scenes as the Committee Chair, helping ensure our program remains high-quality, safe, and fun. I also serve as the Troop Webmaster, managing the website and creating video content. Once your Scout joins the Venture Crew, they’ll see more of me in person, as I focus on high-adventure activities and advanced outdoor skills to keep our older Scouts challenged, inspired, and moving toward Eagle.

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 I joined the Troop with my son in 2019. I started in scouts with my two younger brothers with Troop 51 in Napa where we all became Eagle Scouts. We thoroughly enjoyed our time as scouts and now I have the opportunity to give back so that new scouts can enjoy the outdoors as much as we did. I have fond memories of canoeing down the Russian river and going to scout camp in the Sierras. When my son picked out Troop 125 and could not wait to join that made two of us! I thoroughly enjoy my job as an ASM with Troop 125 and working with all the Scouts, they have an incredible spirit and are a great group! Outside of Scouts I work as a General Surgeon for The Permanente Medical Group, teaching medical students and residents. Outside of work and Scouts I enjoy camping, gardening, cooking, sailing, coaching soccer, and spending time with my family. In addition, I have two young daughters who I help with Girl Scouts and who are also interested in Scouts BSA when they are old enough.

I joined troop 125 in 2015 as our first E-scout and E- Eagle scout which means I joined from this website. I decided to stay with 125 after earning my Eagle Scout to continue helping out where I can and educate the youth with the skills I learned in my scouting career. I grew up in Santa Rosa and graduated from Montgomery High School in 2022 and currently attend the JC. Outside of school and scouts i'm currently a firefighter with Sonoma County Fire District and enjoy running with my dog Dug! 

Mr. Uribarri is an "at large" ASM as he is with the United States Coast Guard and currently stationed out of the area. He will be back with 125 when able!

My time with Troop 125 began in 2015 after earning Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts, and I’ve been involved with the troop ever since. In 2022, I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The defining milestone of Scouting that shaped my growth through adventure, leadership, and service. I grew up in Sonoma County and have always had a love for the outdoors. Troop 125 gave me countless opportunities to get out and explore through hiking, camping, backpacking, and much more. Today, I stay involved as a leader to support the program that gave me so many unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s a week-long backpacking trip or a day hike, I’m always excited to get outside and help others build skills, confidence, and a connection to the outdoors. When I’m not with the troop, I volunteer with local nonprofits like LandPaths and the Sonoma County Mycology Club or staying busy studying at college.

When my son was in Scouts in Troop 125 I became an ASM. I always enjoyed working with the Scouts and going on hikes and camping trips, so when my son became an Eagle Scout, graduated from High School and went away to college, I stayed on as an ASM. I still enjoy working with the Scouts as they advance through the ranks, and going on hikes and camping trips. I am a software developer; I have worked mostly for companies that service the medical community, from patient care to billing. After college my wife and I joined the Peace Corps. We were teachers for several years in Samoa in the South Pacific. I guess this was the beginning of the volunteer part of our lives. We have lived in Sunnyvale, Seattle, and now live in Sebastopol. I currently work for ClaimRemedi, a Santa Rosa-based company that processes medical claims. When I'm not working I enjoy camping and hiking (both with Troop 125 and with my family), gardening and cooking.

I became an ASM for Troop 125 in 1994 as an 18-year-old graduating Eagle Scout. I always loved being part of the troop and wanted to help other Scouts have as much fun as I did and learn the same skills I gained over my 10 years in Scouting. After a few years away for school and starting my career and family, we eventually returned to Sonoma County. When my son reached Boy Scout age, it was a no-brainer which troop to check out. We live in Rohnert Park and visited a few local troops, but my son, much like me, chose Troop 125. He loved that it is such an active troop with monthly campouts, year-round hikes, and plenty of fun outdoor adventures. I was especially happy to see my Scoutmaster, Mr. Hanna, still here after all these years. I am now a Manufacturing Planner and an online health and fitness coach with a degree in Culinary Arts. Over the years, I have worked in restaurants, health and fitness, and manufacturing, but my true passion is helping people, something that began with my Scouting experience. I have always been a volunteer or coach, from youth baseball and softball to sports events at Analy High School, where my son played football. When I am not at a troop event, I enjoy cooking, working out, camping, hiking with the troop and my family, motivating others, and spending time outdoors.