Twin Rivers District of the Winnebago Council

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Endowments

The James E. West Fellowship Award

The James E. West Fellowship Award is a National recognition for individuals who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to the Winnebago Council’s endowment trust fund. Organizations or individuals may contribute an award in honor of someone - an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver recipient, council president, or district chairman, or in memory of a departed loved one, business associate or special Scouter. We salute a James E. West Fellows for perpetuating Scouting’s future through their generosity. Should you have any questions, please call Todd Wordel at the Winnebago Council office, 319-234-2867 or e-mail Todd Wordel

The 1910 Society

The 1910 Society was named in recognition of the year when the visionary early leaders founded the Boy Scouts of America, which was patterned after a fledgling - but popular - Scouting program developed in England by Sir Baden-Powell. Individuals or organizations that contribute $25,000 or more to the Winnebago Council's endowment fund are honored in this prestigious group. Members receive a leather-bound edition of the Boy Scout Handbook, distinctive pin, and framed certificate. We salute Winnebago Council's 1910 Society members for perpetuating Scouting's future through their generosity. Should you have any questions, please call Todd Wordel at the Winnebago Council office, 319-234-2867 or e-mail Todd Wordel

The Founders Circle

The Founders Circle is intended to recognize deferred gifts designated for the Winnebago Council endowment fund. With deferred giving so widely and effectively used by so many donors, the Boy Scouts of America wants to recognize the importance of such major gifts. Donors are recognized for gift commitments with a minimum value of $100,000. Should you have any questions, please call Todd Wordel at the Winnebago Council office, 319-234-2867 or e-mail Todd Wordel

The Winnebago Council positively impacts more than 9,000 young men and women in Northeast Iowa with a values based character development program. A recent study by Louis Harris & Associates identified six important factors a young person needs to grow into a healthy, caring adult.

Camping In 2004 more than 4.000 young people were positively impacted by the camping programs of the Winnebago Council. A recent study illustrates these positive benefits of the Scouting program. Camping helped youth in these ways: Tested a new skill - 86% Worked with others on a task - 85% Thought about my relationship with God - 74% Listened to others - 89% Helped someone else accomplish a task - 80% Volunteering helped adults in these ways: Helped me to become a better citizen - 90% Added more fun to my life - 82% Helped me to become a better parent - 92% Builds a closer relationship with my child - 88% Builds friendships with other adults - 70% Your Donation Because of your gift and continuing support of Scouting—The Winnebago Council was able to:  Support over 400 young people with camperships Collected over 10 tons of food and a semi load of clothes during Scouting for Food/Clothes Engage an estimated 92,500 hours of community service through our membership Provided nearly 12,000 camper days through Ingawanis Adventure Base and The Winnebago Scout Reservation Boast over 100 new Eagle Scouts.

Strong Personal Values Building strong personal values is what Scouting is all about. The mission of the Boy Scouts is to help young people develop character and to make ethical decisions as they grow to adulthood. Set Goals To reach their full potential, youth need an incentive to stretch and reach beyond what they know. Scouting helps a young person plan for their future and 87% of Scouts say Scouting has helped them set goals for themselves. A Desire to Learn Scouting produces a desire to learn by opening new opportunities for youth to experience new adventures. 88% of Scouts say Scouting has taught them skills they would not have learned anywhere else.

Strong Relationships Positive relationships are built between Scouts and their peers, Scouts and leaders, and Scouts and parents through the Scouting Program. Through the summer camp program, 91% of Scouts said they listened to another's opinion and 81% of parents said they saw a positive change in their son after his Winnebago Council Camp Experience. Self Worth & Usefulness Scouting is fun with a purpose. It is an opportunity for young people to grow in self esteem and self confidence as they conquer new challenges, advance in rank, and learn new skills. Social Skills 88% of Scouts say that scouting has helped them learn to get along with others and the time they spend with adults and peers helps them to grow in social skills.