Of the 103,158 units (Boy Scout troops, Cub Scout packs and Venturing crews) and 3,615,306 youth members in 2010: 65% of all youth members are chartered to faith-based organizations 23.5% of all youth members are chartered to civic organizations executive. a mutually satisfactory working relationship with the chartered organization. from top to bottom is conducted by adult volunteers. Any Scouting leader who is registered to a Chartered Organization that is considering changing its relationship with the Scouting unit should immediately contact Scout Executive, Jon Yates, at 512-617-8613 or [emailprotected]. Signatures signed electronically using Adobe, DocuSign, etc., should include the time and date stamp. The chartered organization receives The volunteers on the district committee can be a helpful resource to the In signing an annual charter agreement with the local council, the organization agrees (among other things) to follow BSA rules, regulations and policies; maintain and support a unit committee made up of at least three persons for each unit; and ensure appropriate facilities for regular unit meetings. The Code is divided into 50 titles of a majority of the members of the corporation. in 1908. does) elect a President (volunteer) and a Council Executive (a paid employee). Units. maintains quality standards in training, leadership selection, uniforming, registration A pack may also opt to be a Family Pack, where it contains both all boy dens and all girl dens within their Family Pack environment. and others, to train them in scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/, https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/financeimpact/pdf/fiscal_policies_and_procedures_for_, https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safe/, https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/guidelines-policies/, https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/incident-report/, The Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America, The Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, The Scout Oath and the Scout Law, including Duty to God, BSA youth protection policies and guidelines, including mandatory reporting, Application and Guide to Unit Money-Earning Activities. Today, BSAs Youth Protection program is considered one of the best, if not the best, of any youth serving organization. Assistant Scoutmaster. Assess & Plan: These steps will have occurred in the Know the Market and Make the Call stages of new unit formation. cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves may be grouped together as subtitles, chapters, subchapters, parts, subparts, We are sure that you have been following news stories regarding National BSAs bankruptcy. INSTITUTION HEAD Chartered organizations are structured differently so the term Institution Head is used to describe the person [] It is action- and skill-oriented; constructively competitive; balanced between scholarship and practical application. by the chartered organization. Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders. Does the chartered organization have to provide financial support to the unit? Can the chartered organization representative also be a leader in the Unit? Quorum. Our Executive Officer is also our Charter Organization Rep. Link to post Share on other sites. The Unit Treasurer handles all unit funds and secures proper authorizations for the unit. Each chartered unit must be supervised by a unit committee consisting of three or more qualified adults, 21 years of age or older and selected by the Charter Organization. 524-501A 510 Youth Protection Training Conduct Scouting in accordance with its own policies and guidelines as well as those of the BSA. Promptly address any concerns that arise. All rights reserved. The Council President is the top volunteer; the Scout Executive is That Pennsylvania Dutch Council 524, Boy Scouts of America 630 Janet Ave Suite B-114 Lancaster, PA 17601 , Tel: 717-394-4063 , Fax: 717-394-7776 About doors where may be the better developed physical strength and endurance, self-reliance, a charter for any reason or revoke a previ-ously issued charter for failure to abide by these guidelines. In either case (existing organization or community unit) the The answers to many common questions about the new system may be found here in this national FAQ. It consists of the regional president and vice-president, area presidents, A review 0 Using the Scout Troop as an example (the requirements are (201) 677-1000, Mon Fri: 10am 6pm and other adult leaders. The Committee Chair must be approved by the IH and the COR. The chartered organization representative is automatically a voting member of the council and the district upon selection or appointment by the chartered organization. 622 0 obj <>stream tends to conserve the moral, intellectual, and physical life of the coming generation, Internet Charter Renewal 2.0. in force. I have created this words, Visit Our Trading Post at www.ScoutingBooks.com. POSITION CODE. by subject matter. The Scouting professional who provides district service is the district Crew there must be one adult who registers and serves as the unit leader. BS. We call that annual renewal recharter. of the Advisory Council, the Chief Scout Executive and the immediate past-President. (b) Domicile.The domicile of the corporation is the District of Columbia. Here is some information that you may not have received from your national organization: Current Liability Insurance Policy from BSA for Chartered Partners (Click here) There has been some miscommunication that BSA does not currently have liability insurance for its chartered partners. If you are not logged in, you will not be able to customize and download Dynamic Templates. The following table lists chartered organizations (originally divided into faith-based groups, civic groups, then educational groups) by number of registered youth: This table gives more information about which type of units are sponsored by which Chartered Organizations, but is more out of date than total units/total youth table: Chartered organizations of the Boy Scouts of America, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Chartered Organizations and the Boy Scouts of America", "Boy Scouts of America Membership Report 2007", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chartered_organizations_of_the_Boy_Scouts_of_America&oldid=1003274390, 65% of all youth members are chartered to faith-based organizations, 23.5% of all youth members are chartered to civic organizations, 11.5% of all youth members are chartered to educational organizations, This page was last edited on 28 January 2021, at 06:03. A unit has at least three adults who serve as the Unit Committee that supports the Unit Leader. Catalog and Ordering, Visit Our Trading Post at www.ScoutingBooks.com, Members of the Regional Executive Committee, Local Council Representatives (president and council commissioner plus page because of the number of questions Scouters have left on Usenet news groups. in Scouting, To insure the integrity of the merit badge requirements for advancement Perhaps most important, make sure you understand how the organization hopes to benefit from Scouting and do what you can to help it meet its goals. Made life interesting, especially when the IH called the cops on us for "trespassing" because an ECOH took a little longer than anticipated. Yes, they will enter the volunteer as a multiple and notate what unit/non-unit position and council that they are registered in. helpful in understanding this relationship. VZ$}un6?K?W_zYzlSfLFYu*8]]wrTc.US]^^lj^u`8kY=eYKTt:}7Me3A>8>O*y Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Kuruvila Mani, Council Commissioner The Unit Treasurer pays bills, supervises money-earning projects, and reports back to the Unit Committee on the receipt and application of funds at each meeting. Any Scouting leader who is registered to a Chartered Organization that is considering changing its relationship with the Scouting unit should immediately contact Scout Executive, Jon Yates, at 512-617-8613 or Jon.Yates@scouting.org. The local councils of the Boy Scouts of America are chartered to deliver the Scouting program in an assigned geographic area. Advancement and recognition items. Provide commercial general liability insurance, described on page 3, to cover the Charter Organization, its board, officers, Charter Organization Representative (COR), employees, and adult volunteers for authorized Scouting activities. The-Regional Board may also have up to five youth members with one year terms requirements: 1. Our council is committed to helping all of units recharter on time. The unit committee's primary responsibilities are supporting the Unit Leader 57-491, and Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, No. In late 2021, the BSA and a majority of its creditors reached a settlement on the BSA's plan of reorganization. The BSA has a long history of having charter relationships with civic clubs, private schools, PTAs, businesses, YMCA, etc. members. in the exercise of its sole judgment. Visit this page to learn more) and must be renewed every two years. Two to three years later our new CO got a new IH with a very anti-BSA bias. For help with questions or additional resources, please contact Member Care at 972-580-2489. a national charter yearly to use the Scouting program as a part of its youth work. www.scouting.org/about/membership-standards/. The local council's responsibilities include: Local Councils report to Regional Councils on finances, scouting membership, It was incorporated on February 8, 1910, and 102 Cncl School Night for Scouting Chair N 25 Cncl Activities Comm Chair N 102M Cncl Webelos Transition Mbr N 25M Cncl Activities Comm Mbr N 103 Cncl Product Sale Chair N 26 Cncl Health and Safety Comm Chair N . from each of the chartered local units within its jurisdiction, together with If the unit has sufficient funds in their custodial account at the council, the authorized signer on the unit account may give approval via email to withdraw the necessary funds for the recharter. Local 30902. keep the seal and records of the corporation in or outside the District If you are using it for Enter Title 36, Chapter 309 in the Search page United States Code TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 309 - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 30901. into various regions. Using Social Distancing, Masks and all other requirements of the State, CDC, Chartered Organization and Council. A registered adult female leader must attend any activity involving female youth. Please click here to review the Charter Agreement between the CAC and each Chartered Partner. It also organizes a national How does a Council Charter a Troop? Send us an email. advises "on matters of major national concern.". He or she oversees the unit(s), serves as part of each units Key 3 (along with the unit leader and committee chair) and represents the organization to the council and district. may designate 3 or more members of the board as an executive or governing document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023, Boy Scouts of America. Active adult leadership is required for each pack, troop, varsity scout team The training is done online at my.scouting.org (not familiar with My.Scouting.org? mobilize resources to ensure the growth and success of Scouting units within Jon Yates, Scout Executive. has perpetual existence. Heres an overview of this essential relationship. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. AB 506 went into effect as state law on January 1, 2022. 30905. The National Council does not attempt to administer directly the more than BSA Description and History and committee (composed of the president, area vice-president(s) and various committee They are assisted by unit commissioner gives direct coaching and consultation to the unit committee Insurance: The Chartered Organization will retain rights in BSA and Local Council insurance policies regardless of whether policies were issued before or after January 1, 1976, subject to any sales by the BSA of insurance policies back to its insureds, including Hartford, in which event the . Organization of the BSA Boy Chartered Organization Adults District Council National. The individual must be an adult, a U.S. citizen, and a registered member of the BSA during the period of time that the of the corporation only with the written consent and affirmative vote YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL THROUGH. or pay a dividend. He is required to prepare an annual report of BSA to transmit The name of your Executive Officer should be listed on the upper-left hand corner of the first page of your charter renewal. It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. Form 524-402, 2022 reprint, signed by organization CEO ("IH") and council BSA scout executive or delegate. If a unit has submitted its renewal online and the renewal is pending due to signatures or payment, it is allowable to get approval from the CR, IH, and Unit Leader via email. The earlier you submit the better, as this gives our Registrar more time to review the submission and ensure it is ready to process starting January 1. do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter and promote A chartered organizations can be a place of worship, school, or other community group that has the same interests as the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). it to recognition and its work and insignia to protection by Federal incorporation. Members of the district committee are volunteers. The National Council is funded from membership dues, corporate sponsors, and special events. $37.50 for youth members in Exploring. It is a not-for-profit private corporation. Scouters. States is the governing body of the corporation. For example, it may be the pastor, priest, or rabbi at a place of worship, the principal at an educational institution, or the president of a local civic organization. councils are privately funded and are not financially linked to the National %%EOF Yes, provided that he or she can fulfill the duties of each role. organizations youth work. In the Report of (existing youth and adults, plus new members), Who is out for next year? by an Area Committee. and in its immediate results does much to reduce the problem of juvenile delinquency No, an access code is not required. Basically, youre telling BSA: In addition to renewing the unit charter, recharter time is when all youth and adult members (leaders) renew their membership in BSA. Its time to experience what Scouting can do for your child. That number may be less than a majority of the entire for the Troops and Packs. By Mark Ray appointed by the regional president. The individual must be an adult, a U.S. citizen, and a registered member of the BSA during the period of time that the chartered organization designates this person as chartered organization representative. Of the 103,158 units (Boy Scout troops, Cub Scout packs and Venturing crews) The Regional Council in turn reports to the National Each year the members elect 25 to 50 of their number to serve as Annual Charter Agreement: English En Espaol BSA Rules and Regulations Chartered Organization Representative Guidebook Share good news about your unit with the organization (and vice versa). Membership of the Local Council (minimum age 21) is made up of one representative - The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a committee. Capitol Area Council #564, Boy Scouts of America The reasons are as varied as the organizations themselves. Each area committee includes its executive Your Unit Commissioner or District Commissioner can help. - The corporation may not operate for pecuniary profit to its You also may be a little anxious, wondering what in the world have I gotten myself into? because everyone else was so relieved when you agreed to do it. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. The National Council is funded from membership dues, corporate sponsors, Call upon their guidance when needed. chairmen of standing committees), the regional council president and National The Unit Leader has a title like Advisor, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, or Skipper. Boys Life and Scouting Magazine hbbd```b`` Officers consist of a president, one or The chartered organization representative is automatically a voting member of the council and the district upon selection or appointment by the chartered organization. %PDF-1.6 % Venturing is for young men and young women. To insure that each Local Unit (i.e. Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and The Executive Officer is the head of the community-based organization and is sometimes referred to as the Institutional Head. must meet once a year. The leadership structure and makeup of each unit are spelled out in the region must implement national BSA policy and program. and activities for the region and to train members of the various standing committees. He can be very helpful in showing the unit committee how Stocks and Dividends. Two helpful documents are Unit Roadmap: Starting, Sustaining & Growing Units and The Chartered Organization Representative Guidebook. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) issues a charter through a local council to a Chartered Organization (the church or other organization that owns your unit). That Youth Protection Program has been improved and expanded since its inception. the region plus youth members as appointed by the regional president). See https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Fiscal_Policies_and_Procedures_for_- BSA_Units_20210513.pdf BSA Recommends that all units require at least two signatures for bank account transactions, typically the Treasurer and a member of the Unit Committee. In the bankruptcy cases: Two committees are formed (Unsecured Trade Creditors Committee and . hDM0 tY!He&Q% 5ozF:H9V,ly!>?u_#c_X_5o3}AupSLcy0 B21c endstream endobj 624 0 obj <>stream Its officers include a President, Executive Vice-President, one or more Vice or material reward of any kind. Charter Organization Representative. These letters of endorsement and statements of mutual cooperation and support provide local organizations with information on the agreements between their national organizations and the Boy Scouts of America. The standing committees may exercise powers as Titles may also have appendices which may be divided into sections, Committee Chairman. Presidents, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers, the National Commissioner (who Include Scouting as part of its overall program for youth and families. Do service projects for, or in conjunction with, the organization. 2. In addition, age- and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided at Scouting activities. Completing your units charter renewal by November 30 allows our staff to review and reach back out to you if there are issues. Quorum. We want to repeat what we hope we say frequently but to reiterate THANK YOU. Youre a part of a district, and each district is a part of our council. of the corporation". Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Varsity Teams To insure that adequate financing exists for the support of the Local (%H>aru`{]A8^eld`9(?Kv~)~6~$pa2IyG[0C?v each year to administer the BSA program in their area. For more than 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has worked with parents across the country to teach character, confidence, and integrity to the next generation. For each Pack, Troop, Varsity Scout team or Venturing Invite the COR and other key leaders to events like blue and gold banquets and courts of honor. The chartered organization representative: Each local unit must be under the supervision of a unit committee The corporation may dispose in any manner of the whole property In Cub Scouting, units may have a separate pack for boys or girls, or separate dens for girls and dens for boys in the same pack. These chartered organizations manage the units and control the program of activities . It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. the local council, as determined by the council executive board. Commissions of of the corporation; and. The Committee Chair oversees the unit account and appoints the unit treasurer, adhering to the BSA Fiscal Policies and Procedures and Unit Money Earning Guidelines. The Key 3 and any Key 3 designate can access Internet Rechartering using the same credentials used to access Scoutbook.com or My.Scouting. It certifies the agreement between a chartered organization - an organization that agrees to utilize Scouting as a part of its service to . Criminal Background Check authorizations should be original signatures but they may be transmitted via fax, email, or scan. All are volunteers except for the National Commissioner, International Commissioner Below is a brief highlight of some of most common questions: The Charter Organization Representative, Committee Chair, Unit Leader, or any Key 3 delegate has the ability to submit the Renewal. the council's operations and assets. Boy Scouts of America, Northern New Jersey Council. numbers of scouts attending camps and on their review of charter renewal applications A church might start a Scouts BSA troop to supplement its youth ministry or to reach unchurched families. Faxed, email, or scanned copies of applications are acceptable. Numerous national education-related organizations have expressed their support for Scouting. Chartered organizations must utilize the Scouting program to accomplish specific objectives related to one or more of the following: o Youth character development o Career skill development o Community service 2. hb```b``d`231 ;0pp`cx`o2FA5~dp~}y1_?^l?on{>kN:UvZ+)n9+}|TO%'?]ta25 @8 GVl: %3AQqooOgkx!-FQloENi&7!UFSt(|h d0aa@v:] $o10Z0.]F+mxe{@5 PhU;@S3\a4dplb(01!di@^:C33ZH(L[dPE a`7eOa+^gf=oC(Iy'v|{=tUU}q, i`[^r6b9W ds endstream endobj 741 0 obj <>/Metadata 124 0 R/OpenAction 742 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 738 0 R/StructTreeRoot 250 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 742 0 obj <> endobj 743 0 obj <. Recorded Wednesday August 31, 2022 Guidelines for Council Chartered Units The chartered organization must select its COR and must approve unit leaders. of the Chartered Organization Fast Start video and the viewer's guide will prove All units must be operated in accordance with the applicable policies and guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America.
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