National Eagle Scout & Alumni Associations of the Monmouth Council, BSA

National Eagle Scout & Alumni Associations of the Monmouth Council, BSA The Alumni Association's mission is to reconnect those who were members of our organization or were
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O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand,⁠Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation,Blest with vict'ry and p...
09/11/2023

O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand,
⁠Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation,
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land,
⁠Praise the Power that hath made and preserv'd us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto—"In God is our Trust;"
⁠And the star-spangled Banner in triumph shall wave,
O'er the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.

--from "The Star Spangled Banner" (Verse 4)
Francis Scott Key, author.

08/08/2023
07/26/2023

While our THREE Monmouth Council contingents are attending the 2023 National Jamboree the BSA unveiled this beautiful statue honoring the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

A defining moment at ! As part of our 3-day "Women of Character" program, we were thrilled to unveil the remarkable "Ascending Eagle." This majestic 8-foot high, 1,000-pound bronze statue, crafted by the gifted West Virginia artist Jamie Lester, stands as a beacon of inspiration for generations of girls and women in Scouting.

The dedication ceremony on July 22nd at the Norman R. Augustine Twelve Points Ceremonial Plaza was a spectacle to remember, right in the heart of the Summit Bechtel Reserve. The "Ascending Eagle" soared high, epitomizing the strength, courage, and spirit of our women scouts.

Here's to celebrating the past, honoring the present, and inspiring the future of women in Scouting!

You can help honor our own MCBSA female Eagles by attending our annual Alumni Weekend at Forestburg. Have you made your reservation yet?

https://www.monmouthbsa.org/content/109349/Forestburg-Alumni-Weekend

Congratulations to Ryan Burke of Troop 71–Monmouth Council’s newest Eagle Scout!   Among Ryan’s many Scouting achievemen...
07/14/2023

Congratulations to Ryan Burke of Troop 71–Monmouth Council’s newest Eagle Scout! Among Ryan’s many Scouting achievements has to be mentioned that he is one only the very few people ever invited by the National Park Service to play “Taps” at sunset at the Soldiers’ National Monument in the National Cemetery at a Gettysburg.

Congratulations to our very own Matthew Carlson on his election as Eastern Region Chief of the Order of the Arrow!
12/29/2022

Congratulations to our very own Matthew Carlson on his election as Eastern Region Chief of the Order of the Arrow!

Congratulations to Monmouth Council’s newest Eagle Scout, William Clark of Ocean Township’s Troop 71.
12/21/2022

Congratulations to Monmouth Council’s newest Eagle Scout, William Clark of Ocean Township’s Troop 71.

Congratulations on your BIG Anniversary!!!
10/19/2022

Congratulations on your BIG Anniversary!!!

10/10/2022

Congratulations to our brother Eagle Scout Martin Von Grossman of the Township of Ocean who, after completion of ten years as Commander of the American Commandery of the Equestrian, Secular and Chapterial Order of Saint Joachim, relinquished command to his successor. The Order of St. Joachim is an order of chivalry founded in 1755 to promote religious tolerance in Europe.

Marty is a veteran of both the U.S. Air Force (LTC, Ret.) and U.S. Army (Capt., Ret.) and is a dedicated and committed volunteer Scouter here in Monmouth Council where he is the adult partner of his two grandsons Niklas and Stephan in Ocean Township's Pack 143.

09/29/2022

Long Branch Scouts opened the City Council meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance tonight!

Congratulations to our own Dave Dewitt on his designation as a National Outstanding Eagle Scout Awardee
08/09/2022

Congratulations to our own Dave Dewitt on his designation as a National Outstanding Eagle Scout Awardee

During our last week of the summer season, Outstanding Eagle Scout Will Vaughn presents the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award to FSR alumni and long time volunteer to David "Sluggo" DeWitt for his excellence and nationally recognized work in climatology.

To all of our Eagles here in the Monmouth Council and around the globe, HAPPY NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT DAY!  In recognition ...
08/01/2022

To all of our Eagles here in the Monmouth Council and around the globe, HAPPY NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT DAY! In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the FIRST Eagle Scout Board of Review being granted to Arthur Eldred in 1912, this date was designated for celebrating America's Eagle Scouts. in 2012, the Monmouth Chapter travelled to the Theodore Roosevelt Council on Long Island to march in the 100th Anniversary Parade and to celebrate the start of a long and proud line of Eagles. Included in that contingent was then Northeast Region BSA President Bob Smith and, of course, National Distinguished Eagle Scout and local gadfly Charles Spitz.

07/06/2022

Congratulations to our fellow Eagle Scout and Alumnus Anthony Buccigrossi who received the Marvin Lewis Award from the National Lodge of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks at their National Meeting in Florida. An amazing and distinguished honor!

Monmouth Council Alumnus and Eagle Scout Matt Spadaro in his role as a New Jersey State Park Police Officer made an appe...
06/05/2022

Monmouth Council Alumnus and Eagle Scout Matt Spadaro in his role as a New Jersey State Park Police Officer made an appearance at his FOURTH State Police/National Guard Camporee this weekend. Thanks for doing us proud!

Congratulations Aiden!
01/24/2022

Congratulations Aiden!

Congratulations, Aiden Hill of Troop137 in Hazlet, NJ. Aiden earned the rank of Eagle Scout. 🦅

Another new member of our Association!  Congratulations!
01/11/2022

Another new member of our Association! Congratulations!

Congratulations to Anthony, a new Eagle Scout in Union Beach Troop 134!

Help us congratulate our newest Eagle!
01/11/2022

Help us congratulate our newest Eagle!

Congratulations to Matt of Troop 66 in Matawan, on earning the Eagle Scout Rank!

Congratulations Jack!
01/04/2022

Congratulations Jack!

Congratulations to our newest Thunderbird Eagle Scout Jack Woods from Troop 70 In Oakhurst. In the Photo (left to right) is a very Proud Mom Sandy (Scoutmaster), Eagle Scout Jack Woods, Brother Brian, and a Proud Dad, John Woods.

We are happy to announce the first ever National Gathering of Alumni has been scheduled for June at Philmont.  Everyone ...
12/30/2021

We are happy to announce the first ever National Gathering of Alumni has been scheduled for June at Philmont. Everyone is invited to participate. Additional information may be found here: https://scoutingevent.com/551-53546

 National Gathering of Alumni The inaugural National Gathering of Alumni is set to take place June 12-18, 2022, at the Philmont Scout Ranch. Spo

I am so excited to announce that one of our MCBSA Alumni/Eagle Scouts who has distinguished himself and our membership t...
12/02/2021

I am so excited to announce that one of our MCBSA Alumni/Eagle Scouts who has distinguished himself and our membership through his leadership in creating a new Scouting Affinity Group at a regional college. Kevin Krippa Jr. (better by his FSR Camp Staff Name "Speedbump") was proud to announce that the newly-created "York College of Pennsylvania Scouting Association" was formally approved by the college powers that be just last evening by an overwhelming majority. Kevin will be serving as the association's founding vice president.

The association, consisting primarily of alumni from the BSA and other nationally-known youth organizations is open to all genders and students, regardless of their prior affiliation (or lack thereof) with these groups. The National Eagle Scout & Alumni Associations of the Monmouth Council, BSA was honored to have assisted, if even in a very small way, with this continued strengthening of the ties of brotherhood in Scouting throughout our nation.

Congratulations, Speedbump! Thank you for honoring all of us by personifying the finest traditions of the Eagle Scouts of America!

On my honor, I will do my best to make my training an example,
and make my rank and influence strongly count
for better scouting and for better citizenship,
in my troop, in my community, and in my contact with other people,
regardless of race, color, or creed.
TO THIS, I PLEDGE MY SACRED HONOR.

We encourage our fellow alumni and Eagles in colleges across America to follow Kevin's example. Ask us for help getting started!

This is a well-written and persuasive article written by one of our Alumni and fellow Eagles from Middletown, Michael La...
12/02/2021

This is a well-written and persuasive article written by one of our Alumni and fellow Eagles from Middletown, Michael LaRocca. Please help share it with a wide audience.

https://quchronicle.com/75276/opinion/bring-the-scouts-back-to-glory/?fbclid=IwAR3gT-FMJ2dSGPBMygSVoh2L7tkRE5t9E1cFJnqcW44b0uJB9mxzyQpU5rk

If you are reading this piece, there’s a very good chance that you are ineligible to become a member of Scouts BSA, but that does not mean that you should not support it and its endeavors. It has not been hard to notice that scouting has seen a stark decline in enrollment over the past...

We wish all of our friends, Alumni and Eagles around the world a happy a peaceful Thanksgiving.  As you give thanks this...
11/24/2021

We wish all of our friends, Alumni and Eagles around the world a happy a peaceful Thanksgiving. As you give thanks this year, we ask you to keep our national movement in your prayers and ask for the continued protection and deliverance of the Boy Scouts of America and all of her members, past, present and future.

Tireless Guardian on our way. Thou have kept us well this day. While we thank Thee, we request: care continued, pardon, rest. Amen.

Please help us welcome our newest Eagles!
11/15/2021

Please help us welcome our newest Eagles!

08/18/2021
Congratulations Kevin!  Welcome!
08/16/2021

Congratulations Kevin! Welcome!

Congratulations Kevin C. of Middletown Troop 47 on your achievement of Eagle Scout rank.

08/14/2021

We just received word of the passing of Pack 180/Troop 434 Alumnus David Meiskin at the age of 61. We ask you to keep David and his friends and family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Please join us in welcoming our new Brother Eagle Scout Sheldon Hanley from Oakhurst Troop 70!
08/10/2021

Please join us in welcoming our new Brother Eagle Scout Sheldon Hanley from Oakhurst Troop 70!

Congratulations Eric!   We are happy to have you in our ranks!
08/03/2021

Congratulations Eric! We are happy to have you in our ranks!

Congratulations to Eric G. of Hazlet Troop 137, upon earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

08/02/2021

So, now that we have your attention, I have a question for you. What activities, initiatives, or events would you all like to see our group tackle this year? Please keep in mind, you are already a member—there are no application forms, no dues, no requirements for participation or service (though you are welcome to volunteer for something). Our purpose is to keep our Alumni and Eagles in touch and engaged with the ongoing Scouting Mission of the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Please feel free to brainstorm some ideas below. The sky is the limit!

Brian Valentino
Eagle Scout Class of 1989
National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Honoree
Chairman

08/01/2021

August 1st is National Eagle Scout Day! Let’s do a Eagle Roll Call to celebrate. What year did you earn your wings and from what troop/town?

Great job, Brother Devin!
07/29/2021

Great job, Brother Devin!

Congratulations to our Brother Eagle Armaan !!!
07/29/2021

Congratulations to our Brother Eagle Armaan !!!

To all of my Brother and Sister Eagle Scouts and Scouting Alumni from the great Monmouth Council, I wish you and your fr...
07/04/2021

To all of my Brother and Sister Eagle Scouts and Scouting Alumni from the great Monmouth Council, I wish you and your friends and family, as well as our fine nation a very happy Independence Day. Scouting has been an important pillar in our nation's history for more than a century and, together, we will continue to add to her glory and strength though our shared values, leadership and service.

Brian J Valentino
Chairman, Monmouth Chapter NESA
Eagle Scout Class of 1989

06/20/2021

A very to all of our fathers out there!

01/19/2021

The rumors are true: Martin Luther King Jr. was a Scout. He was registered as a member of Troop 151, which met at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Congratulations brother Eagle Scout Nicholas Trerotola and welcome to the nest!
10/26/2020

Congratulations brother Eagle Scout Nicholas Trerotola and welcome to the nest!

*** URGENT NEED FOR HELP ***Quail Hill Scout Res. was hit "worse than SANDY" this morning including severe damage to our...
08/04/2020

*** URGENT NEED FOR HELP ***

Quail Hill Scout Res. was hit "worse than SANDY" this morning including severe damage to our brand new comfort station. With "many hundreds" of trees down and tens of thousands of limbs and small branches strewn everywhere, we need as much manpower as possible to report to camp at 7 pm tonight or during the day tomorrow to try to stabilize the camp in hope of being able to salvage an already fragile Summer Camp Season.

Any able bodied adult willing to help move branches and limbs will be welcomed. Those with formal training in the use of chainsaws are also invited. Please reply ONLY if you can meet us at the Lavalley Rd, Manalapan Camp to help.

Financial contributions for repairs and supplies are also appreciated at https://www.monmouthbsa.org/donate

The Camps and Properties of Monmouth Council are the gem of our Scouting Community. The building of new and exciting program areas at our Camps and the maintenance of them are vital to the experience our Scouts have. Donations to Monmouth Council's Capital Projects  make a major impact on the Sc...

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NESA Brothers Brian J Valentino and Michael Celano at the Monmouth County Fire Academy last week, helping to teach the next generation of firefighters at the county's Junior Firefighter Academy. Many of the young firefighter cadets are also members of the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America's various Exploring programs.

Mike and I serve on the National Eagle Scout & Alumni Associations of the Monmouth Council, BSA Executive Committee and have been instrumental in building the highly-successful "Alumni Weekend" at Forestburg Scout Reservation and other NESA/Alumni events throughout Central New Jersey over the past decade.

Special note: Mike's daughter Marissa and Brian's son Joe were both attendees at the very first Alumni Weekend as little kids and are now both Jr. Firefighters/Explorers. Joey is also working on his Eagle Scout project as we speak--a recruitment drive for new volunteer firefighters.
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