Frequently Asked Questions
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Annual Eagle Class Yearbook
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce our new Yearbook. PCI is a company located in Dallas, TX that publishes directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation. This project allows NESA to commemorate each Class of Eagle Scouts. The Yearbook allows us to update to our database so we know more about our Eagles and how we can better serve you and future Eagles.
Yes, in a few different ways:
- Updated Information – Allows us to effectively communicate with and engage Eagles
- Legacy – Preserves the history of our organization
- Revenue – Generate revenue for NESA programs
- Pride – Wearing apparel shows support and love for our organization
The National Eagle Scout Association has a contractual agreement with PCI that states:
- The names, addresses and information provided to PCI by the National Eagle Scout Association for the publication of the Yearbook and/or Directory will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Yearbook and/or Directory and except as required by court order or law.
- The Yearbook and/or Directory will be made available only to Eagle Scouts who earned their Eagle status in 2024. Upon completion of the project, PCI will return to the National Eagle Scout Association any and all electronic files that have been supplied by the National Eagle Scout Association or produced by PCI in connection with the production of the Yearbook and/or Directory.
If you have received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the NESA project. The representative will verify all the information we have on file for you and make any updates where needed.
If you have received an email with an embedded link, you may go to the online site to review your information. If you have questions, you may call PCI’s customer service desk at 1-800-982-1590.
Class yearbooks are only available for sale only to those who earned Eagle status in a specific year. Councils may also purchase a yearbook by contacting PCI’s customer service desk at 1-800-982-1590.
When you call to update your information, you can tell the representative what information you prefer to have excluded. You may also communicate this information to the PCI customer service desk at 1.800.982.1590 or to NESA directly.
Call the PCI customer service help desk at 1.800.982.1590 and they will take care of this for you.
General NESA FAQs
We are working to bring you a better experience. Look for more information when the new site is launched.
Your membership packet will arrive in approximately 2-3 weeks depending on the USPS. It will be shipped to the shipping address entered at time of purchase.
Yes, send an email to NationalEagleScout.Association@scouting.org with where you would like it sent. Please do this in a timely manner so we can change the mailing address prior to shipping.
If your NESA membership packet contains an error or was damaged in the mail, please provide the following:
- Description of the issue with the packet
- Scout’s first and last name
- Scout’s board of review date
- Scout’s address
- Date of purchase
- How the purchase was made
You can update your contact information by logging into or creating an account at directory.scouting.org. You will need your BSA member ID (the registration number from your local council) to create an account. If you don’t have it, please contact your local council.
Every registered BSA member has an ID number, which is printed on the bottom of his or her registration card. If you have been associated with multiple councils, you will likely have a member ID for each council. To find your primary member ID number, log into my.scouting.org and select “Menu” under “Manage Member ID.”
The 2025 NESA scholarship portal will open for applications on December 1, 2024. For more information on available scholarships, please visit nesa.org/scholarships
For lost or replaced credentials, go to:
- For NESA credentials, http://nesastore.org/NESA-Membership-Member-Cards-Credentials/Replacement-NESA-Credentials.html
- For Eagle Scout credentials, www.scoutshop.org/eagle-scout-certificates.html
Membership FAQs
Eagle Scouts or their gift sponsors may complete a membership application here. The local Council must have first entered verification of Eagle Scout achievements into their database. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Very rare exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
No. NESA memberships are unique to each Eagle Scout and are thus non-transferable.
No, NESA memberships are not refundable
Yes, if an Eagle Scout joins NESA within six months of their Eagle Board of Review Date, they will receive a 15% discount off a membership. This discount is automatically applied at the time of purchase and will also apply if the membership is being purchased as a gift for the new Eagle Scout.
No. Individuals who are determined to be ineligible to participate as a volunteer in Scouting America are not eligible for NESA membership.
If an individual is already a NESA member and is subsequently determined to be ineligible to volunteer with Scouting America, their NESA membership will be revoked. This policy helps ensure that NESA membership remains consistent with Scouting America’s eligibility and participation standards.
2025 Eagle Scout Directory
- Every 5 years, NESA partners with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce a new Eagle Scout Directory. PCI is a company located in Dallas, TX that publishes directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation. This project allows NESA to receive important updates to our database so we know more about our Eagles and how we can better serve you and future Eagles.
Yes, in a few different ways:
- Updated Information – Allows us to effectively communicate with and engage Eagles
- Legacy – Preserves the history of our organization
- Revenue – Generate revenue for NESA programs
- Pride – Wearing apparel shows support and love for our organization
The National Eagle Scout Association has a contractual agreement with PCI that states:
- The names, addresses and information provided to PCI by the National Eagle Scout Association for the publication of the Yearbook and/or Directory will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Yearbook and/or Directory and except as required by court order or law.
- Upon completion of the project, PCI will return to the National Eagle Scout Association any and all electronic files that have been supplied by the National Eagle Scout Association or produced by PCI in connection with the production of the Yearbook and/or Directory.
If you have received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the NESA project. The representative will verify all the information we have on file for you and make any updates where needed.
If you have received an email with an embedded link, you may go to the online site to review your information. If you have questions, you may call PCI’s customer service desk at 1-800-982-1590.
Any Eagle Scout who earned their Eagle prior to 2024 can purchase a directory? Councils wishing to purchase a directory should contact PCI’s customer service at 1.800.982.1590.
The total duration of the directory project is about 12-15 months. Since we began the project in April 2024, the directories will be distributed in April – July 2025.
When you call to update your information, you can tell the representative what information you prefer to have excluded. You may also communicate this information to the PCI customer service desk at 1.800.982.1590 or to NESA directly.
Call the PCI customer service help desk at 1.800.982.1590 and they will take care of this for you.
