Charter renewal or "rechartering"
is one of the most important events in the
year for your unit.
Chartered
organizations, such as churches, service
clubs and other community groups, are
granted charter status by the Boy Scouts of
America. This allows an organization to
share the Scouting program for community
outreach and to help the organization meet
the needs of their local youth.
Chartered organizations
partner with a local Scout council to
provide the support necessary for unit
operations. When an organization adopts
Scouting as part of its youth and community
outreach program, a committee is formed and
leadership is selected.
The committee members and
leaders help to organize and operate the
unit in conjunction with the organization's
special needs or desired outcomes.
The Catalina Council
provides the chartered organization with
program materials, literature, outdoor
camping facilities, leadership training,
assistance in recruiting members, liability
insurance, record keeping and supplies such
as uniforms, insignia and awards.
Chartered organizations
are issued a charter, effective for one
year, to operate a pack, troop or crew. The
charter year is not necessarily the same as
the calendar year or program year. A few
months prior to the charter expiration date,
the district executive, unit commissioners,
unit committee members and leaders all take
a role in the preparation and execution of
the rechartering process.
During the recharter
event, the following is reviewed:
Membership inventory and inspection
unit operations, including membership,
program, advancement, outdoor
activities, training status of leaders,
your unit budget plan,
identification of your unit needs - committee
members may report on their specific
areas of responsibility and make
recommendations for improvement and be
sure to
check to see if the your unit qualifies for
the Quality Unit Award.
Nov.
1, 2008
Nov.
1, 2008 Den
Chief Training
