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80-year-old Distinguished Eagle Scout knew what to do when he encountered a bear
By: Aaron Derr |
June 5, 2024
Joe Weingarten, NESA vice president, was presented with the Certificate of Merit by the Crossroads of America Council.

2024 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He built 150 artificial reefs to clean water, attract sea life
By: Michael Freeman |
May 28, 2024
For his exceptional efforts, John Shell of Troop 147 of Mobile, Ala., received the 2024 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.

NESA recognizes most recent winners of its Distinguished Service Award
By: Aaron Derr |
May 22, 2024
The NESA Distinguished Service Award is reserved for those who have provided service over a sustained period of years to NESA, dedicating themselves to the promotion of Eagle Scouting, staying active or returning to Scouting, and promoting and helping young people earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

Michael Manyak, explorer, author and longtime supporter of Scouting, dies at 73
By: Aaron Derr |
May 15, 2024
Michael Manyak, a world-renown expert in backcountry medicine, member of The Explorers Club, former National Eagle Scout Association vice president and Distinguished Eagle Scout, has died.

Boy Scouts of America is Changing its Name to Scouting America
By: Aaron Derr |
May 7, 2024
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America, as announced this morning at the 2024 National Annual Meeting.

Joe Azzarello Appointed Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Support
By: NESA Staff |
April 29, 2024
Join us in congratulating Joe Azzarello as he embarks on his new journey as Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Support

Eagle Scout shares why she continues to serve Scouting both at home and abroad
By: Aaron Derr |
April 24, 2024
As a college student studying biomedical engineering at the University of Missouri, Selby Chipman is plenty busy with her current day-to-day tasks. And still, she makes time for Scouting.

BSA President & CEO Roger Krone Shares Remarks at the Know2Protect Launch Press Conference 4.17.24
By: NESA Staff |
April 24, 2024
BSA President & CEO Roger Krone joined the Department of Homeland Security and other key partners to help introduce Know2Protect, Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign that brings together public and private sector partners.
Visit know2protect.gov for more information and resources.

Stay Connected: Participate in the Eagle Scout Directory
By: NESA Staff |
April 18, 2024
NESA has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to produce a commemorative Eagle Scout Directory, inviting Eagle Scouts nationwide to participate and update their information. This opportunity allows you to reconnect with fellow Eagle Scouts and celebrate shared adventures.