The James West Fellowship Award is probably the one award
that sparks the most misunderstanding when spotted on a uniform. Some
folks immediately assume that the award was simply purchased, which
is not accurate. This award is presented to individuals based on a
contribution of $1,000 or more to the local Council's West Fellowship
Fund. Only registered Scouters or youth members receive and wear the
square knot.
The money may be given by a group of Scouters or individual
Scouter to honor a fellow Scouter, as a memorial on the death of a
Scouter,
or to recognize an achievement. For example, a group of Scouters
could put the money together to recognize the outstanding efforts
of an individual
who spent years doing publicity work for a local Council through
newsletters, press releases, web pages, etc., for which there is
no official recognition.
The award can also be given to an individual who makes a contribution
on his/her own behalf. Regardless of the source of funding, the award
is used by BSA to generate badly needed funds to support critical
local Council and national programs which have suffered major losses
due
to diversion of funding for national-level resolutions of risk-management
issues.
All contributors receive special invitations to local Council and
National West Fellowship Dinners and special publications.
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 from members
of the Council's professional staff.
For more information, please contact Gary Brewer,
Director of Planned Giving & Major Gifts at (407) 703-0248 or,
by email at: gbrewer@cfcbsa.org
The
National James E West Fellowship Award 
