An integral part of the Council's program to expand its endowment trust fund and ensure the future financial stability of the council is the James E. West Fellowship Award. Named after the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, it is a national recognition for those who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to our council's endowment fund. 

Thousands of individuals nationwide have qualified for a West Fellowship by contributing over $19 million to local council endowment funds. It is important to note that a qualifying gift for recognition as a James E. West Fellow 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, or significant Scout leader, or in memory of a departed loved one, business associate, or special Scouter. 

Each donor will be recognized with a personalized 8 x 10 certificate, distinctive lapel pin/charm and an embroidered square knot.  Application forms are available from the council service center or by clicking the link above.