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Celebrate your Eagle Scout with the Class of 2025 Commemorative Yearbook, now available to order.

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Scouting America and The Harris Poll are conducting a national study on the impact of Scouting. Learn how to recognize an official survey invitation.

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Eagle Scouts who join NESA within one year of their board of review date will receive a 15% discount on a 5-year or Lifetime membership.

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Give your Eagle pride a purpose with membership in the National Eagle Scout Association. Your membership empowers Scouting’s mission, protects the Eagle Scout legacy, and keeps Eagle alumni connected.

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Eagle Pride Showcase shows the contribution of NESA members to the mission, vision, and delivery of Scouting programs in communities across the country.

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As a member of the National Eagle Scout Association, you further the mission, values, and time-honored traditions of Scouting in your community and our country. Give your Eagle pride a purpose by joining NESA today; the future is in your hands.

Eagle Pride Showcase

Showcase the moments in your life that exemplify the best of Scouting in your units, family, community, or workplace.

Eagle Scout William Kropa received the 2025 Legionnaire Scouter of the Year Award from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg.

Eagle Scout Daniel, known for his dedication as an educator, mentor, and friend, has concluded his earthly journey from November 12, 1947, to June 29, 2023.

Robert F. Clifford recently returned to the United States after over two years in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he served as Mission Advisor and Country Program Director for US DOJ-sponsored law enforcement training. A retired FBI senior executive, he managed a team assisting Ukrainian law enforcement and was significantly involved in investigating Russian war crimes.

At 61, Paul earned his Master of Science in Project Management degree in October 2022. He plans new his degree to teach at the university level.

Eagle Scout Terry Fossum, winner of the Fox Network survival reality competition Kicking & Screaming.

Dr. Tim Hoyt was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and serves as the Deputy Director for Force Resiliency in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness.

Three generations of Eagle Scouts! Ezekiel earned his Eagle in 2025, continuing the legacy of his father and grandfather. All three are proud NESA life members.

The Matl family has recently added a fourth Eagle Scout.

David Maack, elected to the City of Racine Common Council, will represent the city's 4th District. Active in the community, he serves on several boards and committees and previously held the position of alderman from 2001 to 2011.

Ben Weingarten celebrates earning his Eagle with his Distinguished Eagle Scout Grandfather and Father.

Dr. Casey Jakubowski, an Eagle Scout from GNFC (now Greater Western NY), has recently released his fifth book. With a strong commitment to education, Dr. J is a BSA Alumni Educators board member and dedicates himself to volunteer efforts in conflict management for scouts.

NESA Pittsburgh Chapter Board Member Michael Sipper has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Azerbaijan for the 2025–2026 academic year. His remarkable achievements and dedication reflect the global impact of the Eagle Scout legacy.

Former BSA professional Chris Schuler before his first campout with then Lion Scout son Chris.

Going Beyond: Kevin Quinn was married on September 14 in Celina, Ohio. His entire groomsmen party consisted of Eagle Scouts from Troop 482 (Craig Kinsman), Dan Beard Council in Cincinnati. The best man's speech highlighted the valuable life skills gained through Scouting

Robert celebrates over 66 years of Scouting. His time has included trips to Philmont and Jamboree Staff in 1973 & 2013. He continues to share his joy of Scouting today with his grandkids.

Keith earned both his Eagle Scout and graduated from High School in 2023. He spent the summer working at Camp Chawanakee and is now attending nursing school.

William Kropa, Chairman of the Marine Corps League's National Scout Committee, was congratulated by the National Commandant of the Marine Corps League, for being selected to receive the Silver Antelope. The award was presented at the NAM event in Atlanta, GA, on May 31, 2023.

The journey started by Robert Morell, Scoutmaster 1982-1988.

Three generations of Eagle Scouts from the Atlanta Area Council.

Ron Herring received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award during the Laurel Highlands Council’s 75th Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner at Acrisure Stadium. Joined by family and fellow Scouts, he shared heartfelt reflections celebrating Scouting’s enduring legacy in Western Pennsylvania.

Matthew is pictured with his Eagle Scout father, James, holding a shadow box that contains Matthew’s great-grandfather’s Eagle Medal.

Meet the Matt Thomson family—a three-generation legacy of Eagle Scouts.

Lauren becomes the third Eagle Scout in her father’s family. The two earned their Eagles 39 years apart.

Congrats to this family and their three generations of Eagle Scouts.

2023 National Jamboree

July 19 - 28, 2023

Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.

What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d go and challenge you to try things you never thought you could.

It’s the beginning of your own heroes’ journey that will challenge you to go farther than you ever thought possible. You’ll reach deeper and lift yourself higher to become the best version of yourself.

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