SCOUTING ENDOWMENT
Welcome! As we continue into the second century of boy scouting in the United States of America, our thoughts reflect back on those who gave so much of themselves to make us the number one youth program in America.
The Endowment Fund of our council was created to help perpetuate our legacy for generations to come. Every year, the interest generated from these gifts is used to operate our camps and provide the many services necessary to help keep scouting vital in the five counties our council proudly serves. The gifts made to our endowment stay intact, forever. It is truly a way to make sure scouting is healthy for our grandchildren, and their grandchildren.
There are various ways to give to our endowment fund, which are described below. We appreciate your consideration of this wonderful way to be remembered, or to remember a person for their involvement in scouting, or to recognize a long-time leader.
For more information about our Endowment Fund, and to make a gift, give us a call at 716.665.2697, or email us.
This recognition is made for a gift of any amount, and a special card is sent to the honoree, or next of kin, and the gift is put in our Council Endowment Fund. It can be done for a new Eagle Scout, a scouting anniversary, as a get-well wish, as a birthday present, or on the passing of a person who scouting meant a lot to. It can be used for many different occasions. All that is needed to be done is to forward a check to our service center with a note explaining your wishes, and it will be our honor to do the rest.
The James E. West Fellowship Award is a national recognition for individuals who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to the council's endowment fund. Organizations or individuals may contribute for an award in honor of someone, or in memory of a departed loved one. It is also appropriate for honoring a Scoutmaster, Cubmaster or other leaders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for so many years
The James E. West Fellowship Award is an attractive 8-by-10-inch leather-bound certificate personalized with the name, date of gift, and council name. In addition, there is a distinctive lapel pin and an exclusive square knot for the uniform presented at an appropriate time. We also have a large James E. West plaque displayed at our service center with all of the recipients of this award. While it is a national recognition, the James E. West Fellowship Award is authorized and presented by the Local Council. The award 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.
Bronze James E. West Fellows
$1000
1990
Curtis Bauer
David Carnahan
William Clark
John Dawson
William Evans
John Hamilton
Robert Lorenz
Robert Schaumleffel
Francis Weinaug
1993
Dr Harold Childress
1994
John Anderson
Warren Benson
David Dawson
Claire Goodwin
Dr Don Grzankowski
Gerard Rocque
1995
Reginald Lenna
Tyler Swanson
1996
Col Fred Banse-Fay
William Cease
Robert Fergus
Jane Kidder
Robert Kirk
Linwood Wiley
1997
Errol Green
Edward Schroeder
1998
Pauline Marlett
Leon Moshier
Robert Ellis
Gregory Souchik
Peter Sullivan
2001
Robert Arnone
Milton Deuink
Gary Porter
2002
Jamestown Moose
Martin Stull
Travis Look
2003
Erick Laine
Earl Johnson
Barbara Edwards
Ronald Johnson
Troop 145
2004
Warren Semmel
Leo Welsh Sr
Leo Welsh Sr
Henry Schroeder
Elk Lick Alumni
2005
Gregory Juul
Dale Carlson
Troop 148
Shane Wilson
2006
John Wojciechowicz
Matthew Souchik
Brian Bullard
John Gifford III
2007
Cliff Wood
Fay Wood
Father Greg Brennan
2008
Nancy McCloskey
Cynthia L. Kinne
Maureen A. Mack
Kathleen Root
Kelly A. Dawson
Don Backer
2009
Dan Black
Harold Bull
Albert Olmstead
Herb Hern, Jr.
James C. Fincher
Edward Ahrens
2010
Mary Lou Sworts
Lynn Sworts
Peter & Janet Radka
Joseph J. Juul
Dan Pihlblad
HoNanNeHoOnt Lodge
Timberland Realty
Forecon, Inc.
Andy Cesarz
2011
Steven Cybart
Richard Bartell
Richard Freer
Stephen Stewart
2012
Aaron M. Swanson
Todd Peine
Wayne Schuver Jr.
2013
Jamboree Troop B342
2014
Bill Fraser
Jeremiah Moriarity
2015
Woodbadge NE4-382-14
Robert Ungerer
Bill Briggs
2016
Paul & Betty Young
2017
Jamboree Troop 1235
Elevated James E. West Fellows
The Elevated James E. West of the Allegheny Highlands Council is an honor bestowed for gifts of $5000 for Silver, $10,000 for Gold, and $15,000 for Diamond level to the council’s endowment fund. A beautiful plaque in honor of the James E. West Levels is displayed in the Scout Service Center with the honorees named, and a distinctive certificate and lapel pin is presented to the donor in recognition of this gift.
Silver
($5000)
2013
Herb Hern, Jr.
2014
Ed Ahrens
2015
Dan Pihlblad
2016
Jim Fincher
Paul & Betty Young
2017
Bill Fraser
Gold
($10,000)
2014
Ed Ahrens
2015
Herb Hern, Jr.
Diamond
($15,000+)
2014
Ed Ahrens
Council Heritage Society
The Heritage Society of the Allegheny Highlands Council is an honor bestowed for gifts of $2,500 or more to the council’s endowment fund. A James E. West Fellow is eligible for this recognition for a gift of the additional amount. A beautiful plaque in honor of the Heritage Society members is displayed in the Scout Service Center with the honorees named, and a distinctive certificate and lapel pin is presented to the donor in recognition of this gift.
1990
Alltel NY
John Anderson
Bush Industries
Chase Lincoln
Chautauqua & Erie Telephone
Clarke Memorial Trust
Community Foundation
Dresser Rand Company
Hamlin Bank
Hultquist Foundation
Jessie Darrah Fund
Key Bank/WNY
Reginald Lenna
Marion Kennedy Trust Fund
MRC Aeospace
Norstar Bank
Gerard Rocque
Welch's Inc
Zippo Manufacturing
1991
Cummins Engine
1993
Dr. Childress Estate
1994
Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
1995
Verland Danielson
1996
MM Answering Service
RR Gould Foundation
William Cease Estate
1997
Errol Green Estate
1998
Milton Deuink Estate
2001
David Carnahan
2003
Curtis Bauer
2005
Greg Souchik
2006
Ronald Johnson
Brian Bullard
John Gifford III
2011
Warren Benson
2012
Stephen Stewart
John Wojciechowicz
Aaron M. Swanson
Timberland Realty
Edward Ahrens
Herb Hern, Jr.
2013
Edward Schroeder
2005
Dan Pihlblad
Jim Fincher
2011
Paul & Betty Young
2015
Bill Fraser
A Planned Gift to the Boy Scouts Makes Sense
Planned giving is the process of making a gift that requires some forethought. Such planning usually takes the advise of a professional.
Our National Office has an informational website that explains planned giving, and is a good place to start to gather information. Click HERE to visit that site.
National Recognitions & Application
Click Here for an explanation of all National Endowment Recognitions and an application.
All assets received under this program are immediately deposited and administered under the Endowment Trust Agreement adopted by the Allegheny Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America. The Endowment fund is professionally managed and restricted in order that the principal grows and any earned income is distributed annually to support programs of the Allegheny Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America