2026 James E. West Fellowship AWARD

HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL AND HELP FUND SCOUTING Leave a legacy by contributing to the James E. West Fellowship Award. This award nationally recognizes individuals who contribute $1,000 or more to the South Florida Council’s Endowment Fund. Donors may make a gift in their own name or in honor of someone else. This contribution is in addition to, and doesn’t replace, a donor’s annual gift to the Friends of Scouting campaign. WHO WAS JAMES E. WEST? James West was the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. His early accomplishments included: First edition of The Official Boy Scout Handbook Addition of the last three points of the Scout Law Creation of Cub Scouts Purchase of Boys’ Life magazine which became the BSA’s official magazine. Today it is known as Scout Life magazine. SOUTH FLORIDA COUNCIL’S ENDOWMENT FUND Endowment is a crucial part of how Scouting is funded and provides a stable, permanent source of income. Endowed funds are invested over the long-term and earnings are used to support council operations. INVEST TODAY DONATE NOW Please indicate “James E. West Endowment” in the Dedication portion of the online form. RECOGNITION AND HONORING West Fellows are presented with a personalized…