The Endowment Fund was established to build a stable funding base for the next 100 years of Scouting in the Pathway to the Rockies Council. Gifts to the endowment are placed in an interest earning account and used primarily during times of great need. Endowment gifts can be given in the form of cash, stocks, bonds, trusts, gift annuities, properties, life insurance and more.
James E. West Fellowship
James E. West was appointed the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America in 1911. Although orphaned and physically handicapped, he had the perseverance to graduate from law school and become a successful attorney. This same determination provided the impetus to help build Scouting into the largest and most effective youth organization in the world. When he retired in 1943, Dr. West was recognized throughout the country as the true architect of the Boy Scouts of America.
Named to honor him, the James E. West Fellowship Award is presented to individuals based on a contribution of $1,000 or more to the local council’s West Fellowship Fund. The money may be given by a group or and individual to honor a Scout or fellow Scouter, or as a memorial on the death of a Scout or Scouter, or to recognize an achievement. For example, a group of Scouters could pool money together to recognize the outstanding efforts of an individual who spent years doing publicity work for a local council through a newsletter, press releases, web pages, etc, for which there is no official recognition. The award can also be presented to an individual who makes a contribution on his/her own behalf.
What the donor/honoree receives
Other Endowment Opportunities
- Programs (ScoutReach, etc)
- Camp structures (for ongoing support of maintenance needs)
- Scholarships
- Much more
For more information or to make your Endowment gift contact Jeremy Snook.
