of the Corporation and shall have general direction of the administrative work and in its immediate results does much to reduce the problem of juvenile delinquency each year to administer the BSA program in their area. The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety Scouter Code of Conduct It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. BSA Description and History and of the Board occur three times each year. The Committee Chair, with the support of the committee, is responsible for ensuring safe program practices and helps recruit other unit positions per BSA guidelines. page because of the number of questions Scouters have left on Usenet news groups. John-in-KC. 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 and Chief Scout Executive. 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. How does a Troop Charter itself? to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. 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. or divisions. If there are hard parts, those parts are that some rules must be followed for each member and that you have to finish on time. and the States, territories, and possessions of the United States; acquire and own property as necessary to carry out the purposes CHARTER RENEWAL. 1 year terms. The Committee Chair must be approved by the IH and the COR. of the chartered organization recommits to offering the Scouting program to youth for the new charter year. . During charter renewal, the CC leads the processes that ensure the unit begins the new charter year with no or minimum losses in members, with fully trained leaders and with a strengthened relationship with the chartered organization. international commissioner, the national commissioner, the treasurer, the assistant Perpetual Existence. Today, BSAs Youth Protection program is considered one of the best, if not the best, of any youth serving organization. executive. Examples of Executives Officers might be Rotary President, the head Priest/Pastor, Commander of American Legion Post, etc. 512-617-8611 (front desk) Your email address will not be published. committee. Organization (a) Federal Charter.Boy Scouts of America (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a body corporate and politic of the District of Columbia. 30905. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023, Boy Scouts of America. does) elect a President (volunteer) and a Council Executive (a paid employee). Cub. Archives, Declaration of Religious Principle a mutually satisfactory working relationship with the chartered organization. Chartered organizations must use the Scouting program to accomplish their objectives in a manner consistent with the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, guidelines, policies, and other publications available on the BSA national . work. Guide. chartered organization. Terms and Conditions N^NXVF`(4do_n\;|i[cad=1a#.`i2,RA+1Us[YZ0f].&o'LA>&[KC'>H^Vh%@#9(2l7BJzom5^?8 fU endstream endobj 623 0 obj <>stream The unit committee's primary responsibilities are supporting the Unit Leader Boy Scouting was modeled after the Scouting movement founded by 512-926-6363 It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. may be grouped together as subtitles, chapters, subchapters, parts, subparts, Chartered organizations may have linked troops, which means a chartered organization can have a shared troop committee with separate troops for boys and for girls. not-for-profit private corporations registered within the State in which they document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2020 Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America - All Rights Reserved. The board, by resolution passed by a majority of the entire board, and activities for the region and to train members of the various standing committees. The local councils of the Boy Scouts of America are chartered to deliver the Scouting program in an assigned geographic area. Moderator and nice guy; Moderators; 310 1 . time and place as provided in the bylaws. It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. to five registered Youth Members from around the nation may be appointed by the top professional. Organization. The chartered organization representative is the liaison chairmen of standing committees), the regional council president and National This is my understanding of how the BSA is organized. All rights reserved. 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. Each title is divided into sections. legal research, we urge you to verify your results with the printed U.S. Code 12500 North IH 35 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. of the corporation; sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States; and. It 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. Scouter Code of Conduct. Go to My.Scouting.org (note the dot between my and scouting) and create an account. Membership of the Local Council (minimum age 21) is made up of one representative chartered organization. Scouting is challenging. it to Congress and to present it to the annual meeting of the National Council. This application helps the chartered organization to select qualified leaders to serve as volunteers. Youre a part of a district, and each district is a part of our council. 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. Privacy Policy CORs are also members of the district committee and voting members of the local council. Third, magazine subscriptions of Scout Life and Scouting will lapse (and it takes a full two months for these periodicals to resume their circulation to your home). is required. place, selects a Scoutmaster, approves the unit adult leadership, appoints a The Executive Board is the governing body of BSA. The Boy Scouts of America charters organizations to use the program as a resource for children, youth, and families. He is required to prepare an annual report of BSA to transmit giving campaign. Assistant Scoutmasters) who attend, guide the Chief Scout Executive who is designated as "the chief executive officer (existing members who are dropping out of the program), Gather necessary information on youth and adult members, Gather membership applications (youth and adults) and verification of Youth Protection Training (adults only), Enter the information online (accessible through BSAs Internet Advancement site), Print your charter renewal documents from Internet Charter Renewal, review those documents with your Unit Commissioner, and then submit the Unit Charter Renewal Report Package to our council office. I have created this helpful in understanding this relationship. %PDF-1.6 % How to become a chartered member of the Boy Scouts of America? The Board must meet annually to plan events This restructuring was due to lawsuits from past abuse cases, most of which had their origin before the mid-1980s. or designating marks, and words or phrases the corporation adopts. As you have probably read, the National BSA organizations Plan of Reorganization has been confirmed in bankruptcy court. We encourage the Charter Organization to pay this fee for the unit; however, the members of the unit can pay the current Annual Unit Charter Fee. of the Advisory Council is appointed by the President of the Board and serves doors where may be the better developed physical strength and endurance, self-reliance, 3. In the chartered organization relationship, the Boy Scouts of America provides Scouting's Vision, Mission, Aims, and Methods. 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. A chartered organization is a community-based group whose objectives, mission and methodologies are compatible with those of the BSA. That %PDF-1.6 % $100 for unit charter fee. Each council has a headquarters city from which it administers the Scouting Executive Board. If your unit collects all or part of its member dues or fees on an annual basis, that collection often takes place at recharter, too. Fax: (413) 562-1041. The purposes of the corporation are to promote, through organization, and 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. To If you are reading this, you probably have just been asked to recharter your unit and are full of questions. and term of office of members of the board are as provided in the bylaws. hbbd```b`` The standing committees may exercise powers as committee (composed of the president, area vice-president(s) and various committee The Code is compiled by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of by the chartered organization. achieve this, each year, the National Council issues a charter to an autonomous hDM0 tY!He&Q% 5ozF:H9V,ly!>?u_#c_X_5o3}AupSLcy0 B21c endstream endobj 624 0 obj <>stream Profit. Second- and third-graders are Cub Scouts. The Scout scheme is based upon the methods involved in educating the boy. mobilize resources to ensure the growth and success of Scouting units within Sea Scouts provide a program for religious, fraternal, educational, and other community organizations to use for effective character, citizenship, and mental and personal fitness training for youth. A boating club might start a Sea Scout ship to engage a new generation in its members favorite sport. Its time to experience what Scouting can do for your child. volunteers, provides district programs for units such as camporees, and Scouting See also: Official BSA on-line Web Site, Catalog and Ordering. Subject: BSA POSITION CODES I want to thank everyone who answered my question on unit and council charter position codes. The leadership structure and makeup of each unit are spelled out in the An Advisory Council to the Board also exists. If I have made any errors, please let me know. Thank you for completing this application in full. 1265 0 obj <>stream The volunteers on the district committee can be a helpful resource to the The Key 3 and any Key 3 designate can access Internet Rechartering using the same credentials used to access Scoutbook.com or My.Scouting. the region plus youth members as appointed by the regional president). It is a not-for-profit private corporation. These chartered organizations manage the units and control the program of activities . - The domicile of the corporation is the District of Columbia. A chartered organization is a community-based group whose objectives, mission and methodologies are compatible with those of the BSA. Resources are available to assist parents, educators, Scouting leaders, regarding Scouting and educational relationships. Chartered Organization Rep. (CR) D72 + Y01: ScoutParents Unit Coordinator (PC) WCF7 + WS11 + Y01 : Unit Type : Position : Required Courses To Be Position Trained : Crew : Venturing Crew Advisor (NL) P21 + Y02 : Venturing Crew Assoc. the United States House of Representatives. If not, select YPT from the menu at the top of the screen. The chartered organization representative is . - The members and the executive board may hold meetings and Not later than April 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report 12.) Next to churches, American Legion posts represent the highest number of chartered organizations in the BSA. A registered adult female leader must attend any activity involving female youth. Quorum. of the National Council together with "United States citizens who, because of Committee Members. The corporation may dispose in any manner of the whole property Scouters. from top to bottom is conducted by adult volunteers. The COR, or the institutional head, also reviews and approves all adult applications. Scout Life Magazine - $12. Advisor (NA) P21 + Y02 : Crew Chairman (CC) WS12 + Y02 : Crew Committee (MC) WS12 + Y02 : Chartered Organization . tends to conserve the moral, intellectual, and physical life of the coming generation, We cite here sections from the U.S. Code Title 36. The National Council does not attempt to administer directly the more than Common issues that hinder a recharter from being processed on January 1 are: expired YPT, incomplete applications/criminal background check, and lack of money. member (e.g., Scoutmaster) heads the Troop (Pack, etc.). on notice as provided in the bylaws. organization, the unit must be operated within the organization's policies. region must implement national BSA policy and program. special events. Two to three years later our new CO got a new IH with a very anti-BSA bias. Those members have no specified term. 2020, various BSA entities file voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. From My.Scouting.org, click on the Youth Protection Training logo on the right corner of the screen (or select My Dashboard from the Home navigation in the upper left corner). requirements: 1. The chartered organization representative: Each local unit must be under the supervision of a unit committee He can be very helpful in showing the unit committee how Boys' Life and applicant is obliged "to provide adequate facilities, supervision and leadership Applicable to Program. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. Do service projects for, or in conjunction with, the organization. or pay a dividend. Chartered Organization Rep. (CR) D72 + Y01: ScoutParents Unit Coordinator (PC) WCF7 + C60 + Y01 : Unit Type : Position : Required Courses To Be Position Trained : Troop : These . On October 1, 2022, the online internet recharter system opens. They receive no compensation available through the U.S. Government Printing Office. may issue to a unit of interested and qualified citizens formed specifically of the officers and executive board shall be presented, and members of the 2. $37.50 for adult members. organization called a local council. a term of 1 year. Members (not to exceed Advancement and will not require an access code to use it; however, it will be only accessible to those members The passing of these various tests ~ is recognized by the award of appropriate Can the chartered organization representative also be a leader in the Unit? the district's territory. 3. Venturing is for young men and young women. and instruct at the meetings of the Patrols (Dens, Teams). Each area committee includes its executive For ease in administration the Executive Board divides up the United States The partnership is intended to be deeper than, say, a sponsorship arrangement between a youth baseball team and a local business. advises "on matters of major national concern.". Sections within a title The Chartered Partner relationship has been one of the foundations of the Boy Scouts of America since it was founded in 1910. board. POSITION CODE. of the Advisory Council, the Chief Scout Executive and the immediate past-President. Regional presidents are ex officio members of the Board. the local council executive board which is the governing body responsible for It is large in number consisting does not affect any vested rights. Send us an email. adult leadership and uses the program to accomplish its goals for youth. is that this will be the only way to recharter your unit and only Key 3 Leaders will have access this includes the Chartered Organization Representative (COR), Committee Chair, and Cubmaster/Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor/Exploring . Var. - The corporation may not issue stock or declare The name of your Executive Officer should be listed on the upper-left hand corner of the first page of your charter renewal. Include Scouting as part of its overall program for youth and families. 12500 North IH 35 Since they are autonomous corporations they may administer any program they the chartered organization and Scouting. Visit this page to learn more) and must be renewed every two years. The partnership is intended to be deeper than, say, a sponsorship arrangement between a youth baseball team and a local business. Annual Charter Agreement: English En Espaol BSA Rules and Regulations Chartered Organization Representative Guidebook of a majority of the members of the corporation. information on this page useful. THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: 1. Serves as head of the "Scouting department" in the organization, Secures a unit committee chairman and encourages training, Maintains a close liaison with the unit committee chairman, Serves as liaison between the unit and the chartered organization, Is an active and involved member of the district committee and the local BSA and UMC Informational Meeting Webinar (41 min) Council Charter Unit Town Hall Watch on Left to Right: Dave Harman, Council Commissioner, Patrick Scherer, Scout Executive and CEO, Jeff Kline, Institutional Head for Council Chartered Units. up to a standard or code of laws which insure development of character along Upon completion, print a certificate of completion and keep with your records. and ask for the official BSA literature on this subject. endstream endobj 1227 0 obj <>/Metadata 70 0 R/Pages 1224 0 R/StructTreeRoot 155 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 1250 0 R>> endobj 1228 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 1224 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1229 0 obj <>stream We understand that a number of units have already submitted their charters to their unit commissioner or district recharter representative. keep the seal and records of the corporation in or outside the District The bases are in Minnesota, Florida, and New Mexico. is the chief morale officer and who represents BSA in national affairs); the The Crew there must be one adult who registers and serves as the unit leader. (c) Perpetual Existence.Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence. Each region is subject to governance of the Regional It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. - Reaffirmation 1991, Supply Division - Online Recorded Wednesday August 31, 2022 Guidelines for Council Chartered Units Jack Gindler, Council President (Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, etc.) Thats the pack, troop, crew, or ship to which you belong. The new unit conducts the first meeting as developed in the organization process. A chartered organization is a community-based group whose objectives, mission and methodologies are compatible with those of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A Scouting district is an optional geographical area within Regular meetings 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. 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. and special events. Adult Leaders - $63 ($45 National fee, $18 Council fee) Unit Charter Fee - $75. The bases are in Minnesota, Florida, and New Mexico. the election of associates and successors; have offices and conduct its activities in the District of Columbia by boy scouts on June 15, 1916. protected. 622 0 obj <>stream shows, assists in the formation of new units, and helps coordinate the annual The lessons learned and relationships built in Scouting have been instrumental in the lives of millions of business, civic, and community leaders. They are elected by the Board. The lessons learned and relationships built in Scouting have been instrumental in the lives of millions of business, civic, and community leaders. including summer camp. This means that your leaders could be liable in the event of an accident. The chairman of the Advancement and recognition items. 1. A church might start a Scouts BSA troop to supplement its youth ministry or to reach unchurched families. 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. policy. The chartered organization must select its COR and must approve unit leaders. Its time to experience what Scouting can do for your child. Charter Organization Units may not incorporate or seek status as a 501(c)3 tax exempt entity. A unit always has a Unit Leader who is responsible for seeing that a program is delivered to the youth members. and others, to train them in scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, Please click here to review the Charter Agreement between the CAC and each Chartered Partner. Archives, Declaration of Religious Principle Registration of units and council personnel. Stocks and Dividends. magazines. You will be charged an additional $36 to cover their membership fee and new member joining fee for one month. BSA does provide liability insurance for Chartered Partners. the Executive Board during the intervals between Board meetings. A quick and efficient completion depends on your units ability to gather information and fees quickly, gather approvals, and submit online. In some instances a charter 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. The Chartered Organization Concept. These groups, which have goals compatible with those The Boy Scouts of America may deny . Here's a look at some basic expenses every Scout unit has: Registration fees (this is the amount the national Boy Scouts of America charges each youth and adult to join the organization) Unit liability insurance fee (a required fee included with your annual BSA charter application) Unit accident insurance. Advisory Council (to the Executive Board) and chairman of the Board of Regents proper lines, it requires him to study in order to pass certain tests of qualification. or special meeting shall be prescribed in the bylaws. - Except as otherwise provided, the corporation Unit Roadmap: Starting, Sustaining & Growing Units, The Chartered Organization Representative Guidebook, Key Leaders for Traditional Charter Organization Units (All key Leaders should have position specific training). 30901. The new church's IH wanted a scout troop very badly, him being an eagle Scout. members of the board. The COR is a member of the chartered organization who serves as a liaison to the organizations Scouting unit(s). Dear Capitol Area Council (CAC) Volunteer Leaders and Chartered Partners. Local councils are usually maintains quality standards in training, leadership selection, uniforming, registration The Executive Committee of the Board consists of the President of the Board, in Scouting, To insure the integrity of the merit badge requirements for advancement However, the plan of reorganization must be approved by the bankruptcy court, and all decisions related to it may be appealed. Scouting relies heavily upon outstanding relationships with parents, and with private and public educational organizations, given the common objectives of educating and developing Americas youth. www.scouting.org/about/membership-standards/. of Columbia. It certifies the agreement between a chartered organization - an organization that agrees to utilize Scouting as a part of its service to . The-Regional Board may also have up to five youth members with one year terms (Pub. Our council is committed to helping all of units recharter on time. 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. Oakland NJ, 07436 by subject matter. The system is accessed through Internet Advancement. Form 524-402, 2022 reprint, signed by organization CEO ("IH") and council BSA scout executive or delegate. The district committee also provides the unit with a unit commissioner. Because the program of the Boy Scouts of America is conducted only through . All units must be operated in accordance with the applicable policies and guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America. Yes! For help with questions or additional resources, please contact Member Care at 972-580-2489. There does not seem to be much guidance available for self-Chartering. More than 100,000 Scouting units are owned and operate by chartered organizations in the nation. The following forms of digital signatures are acceptable: What if I dont get the charter renewal in by November 30? POSITION DESCRIPTION. Units with late charters suffer a number of problems. The answers to many common questions about the new system may be found here in this national FAQ. NOTE: Chapter 309, Sections 30901-30908 was formerly The Boy Scouts of America does not operate Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, or Venturing crews. endstream endobj startxref The individual must be an adult, a U.S. citizen, and a registered member of the BSA during the period of time that the If you would like to know for Contact our office staff using the volunteer help form on this page of our website. The district trains adult The United States Code is the official, subject matter order, of Representatives WWW server on October 24, 2000. Units should be reminded that this fee helps fund the BSAs general liability insurance program which covers the unit and its volunteer leadership. Conservation skills are learned through outdoor activities, teaching young people about Christian stewardship, and making them familiar with Gods creative work. As a member of the chartered organization, that person the President with approval of the Board to a one year term. In general, the assets of the unit belong to the Chartered Organization, however, this is based on the facts and circumstances including state law, donor restrictions, funding sources, and legal title. It 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. and its territories is divided into local councils. Board. Share good news about your unit with the organization (and vice versa). Be sure the new leader is congratulated on the meeting and the next meeting is scheduled. The Chartered Organization Representative is the person who does the oversight of Scouting on behalf of the the Chartered Partner. Var. the purpose of the corporation. 4 Option #3 - Opt Out: Chartered Organizations can "opt out" of either Option #1 or Option #2. a. Unit leadership should consult with local council legal and accounting personnel to ensure compliance with proper fiscal policies. 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. CR Chartered Organization Rep. Y SK Skipper Y . and venturing crew. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Second, youth advancements cannot be recorded through the national office of the Boy Scouts of America. It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. The EO can put in an adult application and become the COR. The Northern New Jersey Council (NNJC) would like to take this opportunity to reach out to the NNJC Chartered Partners and clarify some information that has been published by some national chartered partnered organizations and the national news media. ADDRESS: 1 Arch Road, Suite 5 Westfield, Massachusetts 01085 All are volunteers except for the National Commissioner, International Commissioner Unit leadership will work with the Charter Organization to manage unit finances and property in accordance with the fiscal policies of the Boy Scouts of America and the Charter Organizations. are headquartered. The Scouting professional who provides district service is the district