Heritage Society

The Heritage Society has been established by the Bay-Lakes Council, Boy Scouts of America, to recognize those who believe in preserving the tradition and values of Scouting, as well as perpetuating its future for generations to come.
The Heritage Society is a program for individuals that include Scouting in their Estate Planning or make an outright gift to the Endowment Fund of the Bay-Lakes Council, Boy Scouts of America.

James E. West Fellowship

A gift to a local council, designated to its endowment fund. Donors may make cumulative gifts to reach Silver, Gold, and Diamond levels.

$1,000+    Bronze Member Level

• Certificate
• Bronze pin

$5,000+    Silver Member Level

• Certificate
• Silver pin

$10,000+    Gold Member Level

• Certificate
• Gold pin

$15,000+    Diamond Member Level

• Certificate
• Diamond pin

Invest now, by completing the James E. West Application.

Second Century Society

An outright gift of $25,000 or more payable over five years, or a deferred gift of $100,000 or more, to a local council, BSA Foundation, high-adventure base, or any BSA entity for operating, capital, or endowment.

$25,000+     Member Level

• Lapel pin
• Certificate

$100,000+   Member Level

• Lapel pin
• Certificate
• Framed Rockwell print
• Custom Second Century Society insignia item*

$500,000+    Gold Member Level

• Lapel pin
• Certificate
• Limited edition framed Rockwell print
• Custom Second Century Society insignia item*

$1,000,000+ Member Level

• Lapel Pin
• Certificate
• Premium framed Rockwell print
• Custom Second Century Society insignia item*

Donors making outright gifts of $100,000 or more are designated as “Members with Distinction.” Donors making deferred gifts of $500,000 or more are designated as “Legacy Members.” Members in these categories receive special recognition and opportunities provided by the BSA Foundation.

*Member level appropriate

For more information on how you can participate in one of these endowment recognition programs, contact Matt Miller at the Bay-Lakes Council at (920) 734-5705 Xtn: 111.