“Can’t” is not a useful word.Eagle Scout Tyler Greene (2006) didn’t believe himself to be a hero, although many did. Tyler wasn’t comfortable being considered an inspiration, although to many, he was.National Eagle Scout Association·April 26, 2023
How to Get Involved at the National Annual MeetingDiscover how to Get Involved in the 2023 National Annual Meeting (NAM) of the Boy Scouts of America in Atlanta, GA. Explore exciting opportunities from NESA and the BSA Alumni Association, including an alumni reception, elective sessions, and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Reception.National Eagle Scout Association·April 25, 2023
Introducing the 2023-2024 National BoatswainWe are proud to announce that Evan Nazareth has been selected as the 2023-2024 National Boatswain. Evan is from Ship 244 of the Occoneechee Council in Raleigh, North Carolina. Evan’s long list of accomplishments include earning the Eagle Scout Award, the Quartermaster Award, and the Venturing Summit Award. Evan has also earned the Scouting Catholic […]Sea Scouts News·April 24, 2023
Four Sea Scouts Selected for the 2023 Barque Eagle CruiseFour Sea Scouts from across the US will be spending a week on board the US Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) this summer. They will meet the Eagle in Portland, Maine on August 5th, and travel onboard to her homeport of New London, Connecticut on August 11th. The Sea Scouts selected are: The Scouts […]Sea Scouts News·April 23, 2023
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Announces Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization and Emergence from Chapter 11 BankruptcyBSA emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and fulfills a commitment to equitably compensate survivors and preserve the mission of Scouting.National Eagle Scout Association·April 19, 2023
Meet the 2023-2024 National Sea Scout Flagship and the National Flagship Fleet!Meet the 2023-2024 National Flagship and National Flagship Fleet!Sea Scouts News·April 19, 2023
Scout to Scholar: How Being an Eagle Scout Prepares You for College SuccessHow does Scouting prepare young people to excel after high school? Learn the 5 skills that every Eagle Scout has developed which will help them soar to success in college – and life!National Eagle Scout Association·April 18, 2023
Details on Registering for Scouting Forward: 2023 BSA National Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GeorgiaPlan to join the leadership of the BSA at the Scouting Forward: 2023 National Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, May 30 – June 1, 2023, as we look to the future of Scouting. During the first full face-to-face meeting since 2019, attendees will discuss the key imperatives critical to BSA’s ongoing work on behalf of America’sScouting Wire·April 17, 2023
NESA Distinguished Service Award Presented to Astronaut James A. LovellJames A. Lovell Jr.: A Distinguished Eagle Scout and legendary Astronaut honored with NESA's Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to Scouting and space exploration.National Eagle Scout Association·April 17, 2023
Letter from BSA Chief Scout Executive/President & CEO Roger Mosby Concerning BSA District Court Confirmation RulingBSA National Colleagues, We are writing to you today to provide some exciting news about our national organization’s financial restructuring case. Today, the District Court has ruled to uphold the order confirming the BSA’s Plan of Reorganization, which is poised to establish the largest sexual abuse compensation fund in the history of the United States—currentlyScouting Wire·March 28, 2023
District Court Upholds the Order Confirming the BSA’s Plan of ReorganizationThis ruling represents a pivotal milestone in the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)’s financial restructuring case.National Eagle Scout Association·March 28, 2023
Alumni Relations – JUMP START THE FUTURE BY REVISITING THE PASTAre you wondering what to do to rebuild and advance the BSA post-bankruptcy? Don’t start from scratch! Start with those who have benefitted from the Scouting program and have been away for a while. Learn everything you need to know about identifying, connecting, and engaging with our alumni. Return home from PTC with lots of knowledge, tools, tips and techniques. Learn all about affinity and affiliate groups such a Wood Badge, NESA, Camp Staffers and more. Find out how to access and utilize the alumni database. Make connections with other Scouters from across the country to communicate with as you progress throughout the year. Bring home your council customized annual plan for creating and implementing a comprehensive alumni relations program. Find out the secrets to having fun while having an impact.National Eagle Scout Association·March 23, 2023
Justin Manning: Scouting Helped Define My Voice Eagle Scout Justin Manning (2005) of Brooklyn, New York believes Scouting provided him with a guideline for how to live his best life. “Having that mark of Eagle Scout helps you stand out. You’re living it. It isn’t just a resume point.”National Eagle Scout Association·March 22, 2023
How do Eagle Scouts Pay it Forward?Join NESA on April 28th, 2023, in participating in Pay it Forward Day by doing your one thing as an Eagle Scout. Be sure to share your story with us on social media. #NESAPayItForwardNational Eagle Scout Association·March 22, 2023
Upgrade your NESA Membership today!NESA is excited to announce a new exciting option to upgrade your current 5-year membership to a lifetime one. Learn how to upgrade your membership today.National Eagle Scout Association·March 22, 2023
OA LodgeMaster Maintenance<p><small>Mar <var data-var='date'>22</var>, <var data-var='time'>17:00</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Completed</strong> - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.</p><p><small>Mar <var data-var='date'>22</var>, <var data-var='time'>15:00</var> EDT</small><br><strong>In progress</strong> - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.</p><p><small>Mar <var data-var='date'>22</var>, <var data-var='time'>12:47</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Scheduled</strong> - OA LodgeMaster will be unavailable this afternoon from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. During this time, the LodgeMaster Team will be performing system upgrades to the OA LodgeMaster infrastructure. During the maintenance window, you will not be able to login to the LodgeMaster Online Lodge Client or perform a sync in the Offline Lodge Client. You can follow the status of the maintenance on the OA status page at https://status.oa-bsa.org. Once the maintenance is complete, we will post an update to the status page. In the event we need to extend the maintenance window for an unforeseen reason, we will communicate the extended maintenance window on the OA status page.</p>OA System Maintenance·March 22, 2023
A Scout in Action! Jenna Bush Hager’s husband, an Eagle Scout, saves woman from chokingJenna Bush Hager, co-host of the immensely popular Today with Hoda & Jenna morning news program, revealed last week that her husband, Eagle Scout Henry Hager, recently saved a woman from choking by using the abdominal thrusts technique he learned in Scouting.National Eagle Scout Association·March 13, 2023
Eagle Scout strives to promote disability inclusion in space explorationAs a filmmaker, actor and broadcaster, Eagle Scout Zach Damon has an impressively packed career. However, his passion for advancing the aspirations of people who have disabilities has launched him into a whole other pursuit.National Eagle Scout Association·March 6, 2023
2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emergesLet's take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.National Eagle Scout Association·February 28, 2023
Want to be at the Jamboree? Here’s how to go as a visitorVisitor tickets are now available for certain days of the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.National Eagle Scout Association·February 27, 2023