Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. Scouts plan their own advancement and progress at their own pace as they meet each challenge. Scouts are recognized and rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.
The award is a performance based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years. Not every Scout who joins a Scouts BSA troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; only about 5 percent of all Scouts do so. This represents more than 1.7 million Scouts who have earned the rank since 1912. Nevertheless, the goals of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness—remain important for all Scouts, whether or not they attain the Eagle Scout rank.
The National Eagle Scout Association established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award (ESSPY) to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout candidate to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity through completion of an Eagle Scout project.
Examples of projects that have been selected for the ESSPY include projects that have benefited underprivileged children, recognized veterans, been international in nature, and have required significant time and resources. The selection of recipients begins at the local level and is conducted through the PTAC NESA committee. Submissions are due by January 21st, 2022. Anyone can submit the nomination including the Eagle Scout themselves.
Submit form to Sean Gertsch at srg1985@gmail.com
The NOESA recognizes those Eagle Scouts who have inspired others through their actions and have devoted a lifetime to their profession, avocation, community, and beliefs, at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. The award recognizes notable Eagle Scouts who have either performed distinguished service at the local, state, or regional level or who were known nationally for their professional and scouting achievements.
Nominations are due by 5pm on December 3, 2021. The award will be presented as part of the Youth Recognition Dinner on March 5, 2022.
Submit form to Sean Gertsch at srg1985@gmail.com
District |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
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Calumet
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Rich
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Jones
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richj318@comcast.net
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Checaugau
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Heath
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Winborn
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bklyntango@gmail.com
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Five Creeks
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Russ
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Talbot
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eaglesthree26@gmail.com
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Iron Horse
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Jim
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Sullivan
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sanquen80@hotmail.com
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Iron Horse
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Al
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Cook
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ajcsr@sbcglobal.net
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Portage Creek
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Tom
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Wetzel
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twetzel@wetzelandassoc.com
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Prairie Dunes
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Doug
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Gutjahr
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djgutjahr@icloud.com
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Tall Grass
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Pat
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Troy
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pdtroy@gmail.com
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Thunderbird
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Dave
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Shanks
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dshanks@etechgroup.com
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Trailblazer
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Dave
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Dionne
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fddd160@aol.com
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TriStar
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Carol
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Stieve
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carolwst@sbcglobal.net
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Today with your help, the Boy Scouts of America will continue to motivate young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime. Your gift will ensure that over 20,000 youth will have the opportunity to experience all that Scouting has to offer.
In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. Scout me in!
Steve Fossett Center for Scouting
1218 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421-8800
Arlington Heights Center for Scouting
617 E. Golf Road Suite 101
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(312) 421-8800
La Grange Center for Scouting
811 W. Hillgrove Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(312) 421-8800
Robert J. Welsh Center for Scouting
8751 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(312) 421-8800
Camp Frank S. Betz
3858 E Snow Rd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Owasippe Scout Reservation
9900 Russell Rd
Twin Lake, MI 49457
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