2022 HOLDS GREAT PROMISE for the National Eagle Scout Association’s (NESA) role in the future of Scouting across the country. On our journey to Eagle, we all faced what seemed like insurmountable obstacles. We now need to apply those lessons to make sure the mission, values, and time-honored traditions of Scouting are available to future generations.
So today I am appealing to you, my fellow Eagle Scouts, give your pride a purpose by taking action during this, our 50th Anniversary. Here are the 5 simple ways you can give back to the organization that gave you so much.
#1 Join the National Eagle Scout Association. Your membership empowers Scouting’s mission, protects the Eagle Scout legacy, and keeps alumni connected. Join today!
#2 Get Involved with your local council (link to get involved page on new NESA.org). Local councils are looking for leaders like you. Use our council locator to get in touch and offer your help in whatever manner works for you.
You can also volunteer with NESA on a national or local committee level. We are proactively recruiting a more diverse membership. We need your help to identify and encourage Eagle Scouts of all ages, gender, and ethnicity to get involved with NESA. Have an idea for someone to play a role on the national level? Please let us know!
#3 Give. Support Scholarships for Eagle Scouts or become a NESA Legacy Society member. Or choose to support any other BSA cause close to your heart at the national or local level.
#4 Stay in the know. We’re working hard to improve communication. This month we launched an electronic edition of Eagle’s Call, sign up today to receive the Eagles’ Call Insider. And, you already know (since you’re here) that we’ve also launched the next generation NESA website. Tell all the Eagle Scouts you know to visit nesa.org to get involved.
#5 Update your contact information through my.scouting. We want to be sure you’re getting the information you need.
The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is much more than the premier Alumni fellowship within the Boy Scouts of America. I consider NESA one of the largest sources of trained and experienced leaders who continue to make a tremendous, positive impact on our country. And we can do much more during this, our 50th Anniversary year.
This year our focus is on supporting the Boy Scouts of America. Now is the time for all BSA alumni, and especially Eagle Scouts, to do everything we can to ensure the future of Scouting.
We continue to support Eagle Scouts with meaningful scholarships that assist with educational pursuits, whether at a four-year university or a vocational trade school. You can find out more about NESA Scholarships here. Please consider a donation to the NESA Scholarship fund today.
The BSA needs NESA to do more, better. Success requires teamwork, leadership and service from you, my fellow Eagle Scouts. Here’s to the next 50 years of a strong, vibrant BSA and National Eagle Scout Association.
