Endowment
The Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America will be recognizing the first 100 charter members of the James E. West Fellowship in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. A collector’s patch (only 100 will be created) and name recognition on a very special plaque will be provided to the first 100 members who join the Fellowship between now and February 8, 2010.
What It Is:
The James E. West Fellowship Award is a national recognition for individuals who contribute $1,000 (which can be paid over a two year period) or more in cash or securities to their local council endowment trust fund. This contribution is in addition to, and does not diminish or replace, the donor’s annual gift to the council’s Friends of Scouting Campaign. Organizations or individuals may contribute an award in honor of someone – an Eagle Scout, a Silver Beaver recipient, council president, or district chairman, or in memory of a departed loved one, business associate, or special Scouter.
Form of Recognition
In addition to the special patch and plaque recognition being offered by the Lewis & Clark Council, there is recognition provided by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America. The James E. West Fellowship Award is an attractive 8-by-10 inch, framed certificate, personalized with the donor’s name, date of gift, and council name. In addition, there will be a distinctive lapel pin/charm and an embroidered square knot for uniform wear.
Background and Significance
The award is named after the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America who exemplified Ralph Waldo Emerson’s observation that "an institution is the lengthened shadow of one man." Scouting today is the "lengthened shadow" of more than three decades of the farseeing and dedicated leadership of Dr. James E. West.
Those who are recognized by the James E. West Fellowship Award will cast their own "lengthened shadow" as they help ensure the Scouting legacy for future generations of young people and create the financial stability of the program in the twenty-first century for their local council.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help create a legacy for the newly formed Lewis & Clark Council. This once in a lifetime opportunity should not be missed! For more information contact Ben Blumenberg at the Council Service Center at 618-234-9111 or ben.blumenberg@scouting.org