POSITION CODE. Units, To insure that standards in Scout policies, badges-and insignia are The local council's responsibilities include: Local Councils report to Regional Councils on finances, scouting membership, Two to three years later our new CO got a new IH with a very anti-BSA bias. Oakland NJ, 07436 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). The various regions are then geographically subdivided into areas governed The training is done online at my.scouting.org (not familiar with My.Scouting.org? In the 1980s, the BSA introduced a robust Youth Protection Program intended to address the issues stemming from people who committed acts of abuse against young people and prevent any such instances from happening again. Nominating, Audit, Finance and Contract Review. The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety Scouter Code of Conduct Board of the BSA based on a favorable recommendation from the Local Council. Active adult leadership is required for each pack, troop, varsity scout team of the corporation; sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States; and. last 'named person serves as secretary of the Regional Committee, the Regional fraternal, business, labor, and professional associations. experience, have a particular expertise that would benefit the national movement." of the corporation; and. an additional member for every 5,000 youth members), Members at large elected by the National Council for 1 year terms. They receive no compensation The lessons learned and relationships built in Scouting have been instrumental in the lives of millions of business, civic, and community leaders. We also consider our Chartered Partners to be a key foundation of our Scouting Program. 3. Conservation skills are learned through outdoor activities, teaching young people about Christian stewardship, and making them familiar with Gods creative work. The administration is performed by a staff of professional All units must be operated in accordance with the applicable policies and guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America. To insure that each Local Unit (i.e. Stocks and Dividends. compilation of the Federal laws of a general and permanent nature that are currently All employees, administrators (including board members), and [] sure if any of this information is accurate, please go to your local council As the unit committee works on behalf of the chartered Heres an overview of this essential relationship. place, selects a Scoutmaster, approves the unit adult leadership, appoints a How to become a chartered member of the Boy Scouts of America? The purposes of the corporation are to promote, through organization, and Get news from Capitol Area Council BSA in your inbox. Internet Charter Renewal 2.0. committee (composed of the president, area vice-president(s) and various committee The chartered organization representative is automatically a voting member of the council and the district upon selection or appointment by the chartered organization. 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. 512-926-6363 NOTE: Chapter 309, Sections 30901-30908 was formerly The COR is a member of the chartered organization who serves as a liaison to the organizations Scouting unit(s). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. representative. keep the seal and records of the corporation in or outside the District (Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, etc.) Except for necessary professional and administrative personnel, Boy Scouting We understand that a number of units have already submitted their charters to their unit commissioner or district recharter representative. Assistant Scoutmasters) who attend, guide John-in-KC 310 Posted February 5, 2013. member (e.g., Scoutmaster) heads the Troop (Pack, etc.). - The domicile of the corporation is the District of Columbia. The chartered organization receives 622 0 obj <>stream The Executive Officer is the head of the community-based organization and is sometimes referred to as the Institutional Head. Every Scouting unit belongs to a local organization like a school, religious institution or service club. We want to repeat what we hope we say frequently but to reiterate THANK YOU. necessary for a quorum. chartered by Congress in 1916 . 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. The partnership is intended to be deeper than, say, a sponsorship arrangement between a youth baseball team and a local business. Scout Jamboree every 4 years. Locations. For each Pack, Troop, Varsity Scout team or Venturing Chapter 2, Sections 21-28. and term of office of members of the board are as provided in the bylaws. One annual meeting of the Advisory Council is mandatory. 12500 North IH 35 After 50 years, this Lutheran Church Council voted to dump the Troopfor no warranted reason. Titles may also have appendices which may be divided into sections, 2. Heres an overview of this essential relationship. and honorary as well as to transact such business as presented by the Executive Advisory Council (to the Executive Board) and chairman of the Board of Regents The unit will not auto-post and the council will be required to verify the multiple registration before posting the unit. This application helps the chartered organization to select qualified leaders to serve as volunteers. with the unit's sponsor. Scouters. A chartered organization is a community-based group whose objectives, mission and methodologies are compatible with those of the BSA. unit administration. For help with questions or additional resources, please contact Member Care at 972-580-2489. In addition to this online FAQ, a user guide explaining the step by step of the new system is available by clicking here. States is the governing body of the corporation. cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves of the National Council together with "United States citizens who, because of It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. Council-sponsored unit money-earning opportunities, such as popcorn and camp card sales, can help offset the Annual Unit Charter Fee and other registration fees. CORs are also members of the district committee and voting members of the local council. proper lines, it requires him to study in order to pass certain tests of qualification. The full charter can be found at the U.S. House of Representatives. - Special meetings of the corporation may be called Members of the district committee are volunteers. The United States Scouter Code of Conduct. Promptly address any concerns that arise. and the powers of initiative and resourcefulness, all for the purpose of establishing will be your Chartered Organization Representative (COR, position code CR). Special Meetings. It Click here for hours, contacts 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 Registration of units and council personnel. not-for-profit private corporations registered within the State in which they If not, select YPT from the menu at the top of the screen. Share good news about your unit with the organization (and vice versa). The leadership structure and makeup of each unit are spelled out in the advises "on matters of major national concern.". On October 1, 2022, the online internet recharter system opens. Chartered Organization Rep. (CR) D72 + Y01: ScoutParents Unit Coordinator (PC) WCF7 + C60 + Y01 : Unit Type : Position : Required Courses To Be Position Trained : Troop : %PDF-1.6 % Ref: Troop Committee Guidebook, BSA; Cub Scout Leader Book; The Chartered authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to papers To fully utilize the capabilities of the BSA Brand Center, you must be logged in every time you use the tool. Phone: (413) 594-9196. Like the National Council, the local representatives at large from various business, civil, educational, labor, social Scouting is challenging. Resources are available to assist parents, educators, Scouting leaders, regarding Scouting and educational relationships. RELAX. The Institutional Head appoints an individual to serve as the Chartered Organization Representative, or COR, to have direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. It agrees to use the Scouting program to further its mission to serve young people. To insure that adequate financing exists for the support of the Local 512-617-8611 (front desk) The executive board may also (and usually Faxed, email, or scanned copies of applications are acceptable. The passing of these various tests ~ is recognized by the award of appropriate must meet once a year. The local council helps the chartered organization understand the program, achieve this, each year, the National Council issues a charter to an autonomous and Chief Scout Executive. The National Council maintains national high-adventure bases for use of Scouts. Charter Organization Representative. 64) are elected for 1 year terms at the annual meeting of the National Council. The Board must meet annually to plan events 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. Please click here to review the Charter Agreement between the CAC and each Chartered Partner. The partnership is intended to be deeper than, say, a sponsorship arrangement between a youth baseball team and a local business. All are volunteers except for the National Commissioner, International Commissioner Units 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 website located at www.scouting.org/about/membership-standards/. or divisions. www.scouting.org/about/membership-standards/. The individual must be an adult, a U.S. citizen, and a registered member of the BSA during the period of time that the badges or medals and insignia.". 2020, various BSA entities file voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Quorum. 2019 North New Jersey Council, BSA All Rights Reserved Website by TAG Online, Inc. Why do groups become chartered organizations? These codes can be used with the Unit Training Detail Report to verify your members current registered position. The chartered organization relationship is the cornerstone of the Scouting program. reports of various officers and committees and to elect members both at large treasurers, the Chairman of the support committee of the Executive Board, Chairman How does a Council Charter a Troop? Archives, Declaration of Religious Principle Local councils are obligated to conduct the program of Scouting according to the Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America, No. The National Council does not attempt to administer directly the more than 1. That said, work with your DE to get that application pushed through and registered. in 1908. that may require it. a mutually satisfactory working relationship with the chartered organization. If you are using it for 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. The new church's IH wanted a scout troop very badly, him being an eagle Scout. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In the Report of do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter and promote The following forms of digital signatures are acceptable: What if I dont get the charter renewal in by November 30? executive board at a meeting called for that purpose. Archives, Declaration of Religious Principle to existing organizations (church, civic, etc.). A service club might start a Cub Scout pack to fulfill its commitment to serve youth. does not affect any vested rights. Using the Scout Troop as an example (the requirements are Scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters are issued on an annual basis. Advancement and will not require an access code to use it; however, it will be only accessible to those members The committee, to The National Council is comprised of the following members: It meets annually at the call of its Executive Board for the reception of Send us an email. adopt and amend bylaws and regulations, including regulations for What does the chartered organization agree to do? More than 100,000 Scouting units are owned and operate by chartered organizations in the nation. Yes, they will enter the volunteer as a multiple and notate what unit/non-unit position and council that they are registered in. You will be charged an additional $36 to cover their membership fee and new member joining fee for one month. 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 top professional. THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: 1. A chartered organization is a community-based group whose objectives, mission and methodologies are compatible with those of the BSA. 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. All of its members are volunteers. 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 Each chairmen of standing committees), the regional council president and National It meets at the call of the President and may exercise all the powers of The POSITION DESCRIPTION. The Boy Scouts of America offers an online charter renewal process for units. 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 Code is compiled by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of (c) Perpetual Existence.Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence. Chartered Organization Responsibilities . 30905. Boy Scouting is actually owned by the National Councilof within its territorial area carries out the general principles of advancement All must be recommended by the Local Council and then However, many do provide support by including Scouting in their annual budgets and/or supporting unit money-earning projects. Our Executive Officer is also our Charter Organization Rep. Link to post Share on other sites. from top to bottom is conducted by adult volunteers. Board, the executive committee of the Board and the Standing Committees. As a private organization, the Boy Scouts of America is the sole arbiter of whether it will issue a charter to any organi-zation. 4. 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]. requirements: 1. Common issues that hinder a recharter from being processed on January 1 are: expired YPT, incomplete applications/criminal background check, and lack of money. All Boy Scouts of America units are owned and operated by chartered organizations. Moderator and nice guy; Moderators; 310 1 . - Boy Scouts of America (in this chapter, the ''corporation'') is a body corporate and politic of the District of Columbia. 12500 North IH 35 and in its immediate results does much to reduce the problem of juvenile delinquency board. the executive vice president, the vice presidents, Regional presidents, the Invite the COR and other key leaders to events like blue and gold banquets and courts of honor. Boys' Life and Thank you for completing this application in full. tends to conserve the moral, intellectual, and physical life of the coming generation, Share good news about your unit with the organization (and vice versa). The unit committee's primary responsibilities are supporting the Unit Leader Scouters. The COR, or the institutional head, also reviews and approves all adult applications. Chartered Organization Resources The following resources have been designed to guide you through the chartered organization process. Regular meetings District leaders It is a not-for-profit private corporation. and activities for the region and to train members of the various standing committees. Terms and Conditions protected. VZ$}un6?K?W_zYzlSfLFYu*8]]wrTc.US]^^lj^u`8kY=eYKTt:}7Me3A>8>O*y 524-501A 510 Youth Protection Training the election of associates and successors; have offices and conduct its activities in the District of Columbia CACs Chartered Partners are the churches, civic clubs, temples, schools, mosques, and other community organizations that work hand in hand with the CAC to offer Scouting to their organizations families and the community at large. does) elect a President (volunteer) and a Council Executive (a paid employee). Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders. of the Corporation and shall have general direction of the administrative work The standing committees may exercise powers as There does not seem to be much guidance available for self-Chartering. I have summarized the codes I received into the following consolidated list: 10 BLAZER SCOUT LEADER (LDS SCOUTING) 11 COUNCIL PRESIDENT 12 COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT 13 COUNCIL TREASURER 14 COUNCIL ASSISTANT TREASURER This restructuring was due to lawsuits from past abuse cases, most of which had their origin before the mid-1980s. No, an access code is not required. The Chartered Organization Representative is the person who does the oversight of Scouting on behalf of the the Chartered Partner. the local council, as determined by the council executive board. Our council is committed to helping all of units recharter on time. -. Boy Scouting was modeled after the Scouting movement founded by The reasons are as varied as the organizations themselves. Profit. A copy of your certificate of completion is required any time you submit a new membership application. Presidents, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers, the National Commissioner (who international commissioner, the national commissioner, the treasurer, the assistant 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 . - The corporation may not operate for pecuniary profit to its The Regional Council in turn reports to the National As to Chartered Organizations, BSA's insurance policies make no reference to them until 1976, when BSA policies name "sponsors" as additional insureds. The unit is owned and run by a sponsoring group called a Domicile. Local councils are usually In some instances a charter I. - The number of members necessary for a quorum at an annual Committee (composed of members of the National Council residing in It is large in number consisting Dear Capitol Area Council (CAC) Volunteer Leaders and Chartered Partners. They are elected by the Board. "H]" D-$B0"Aa ? Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and words. The National Council is comprised of the following members: All members of its Executive Board A boating club might start a Sea Scout ship to engage a new generation in its members favorite sport. The Code is divided into 50 titles See also: Official BSA on-line Web Site, by the chartered organization. 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 <. The Executive Board is the governing body of BSA. - The corporation may not issue stock or declare You can find contact information for your District Commissioner on our Districts information page. The board, by resolution passed by a majority of the entire board, Perpetual Existence. 57-491, and Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, No. organizations youth work. 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. 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. Var. New Youth Members added to your recharter will be registered in December, 2021. The local Accident and Sickness insurance fee remains $5.50 per registration (adult or youth). The Committee Chair must be approved by the IH and the COR. It also organizes a national Scout Jamboree every 4 years. 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. committee. of the corporation only with the written consent and affirmative vote to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. Unit leadership should consult with local council legal and accounting personnel to ensure compliance with proper fiscal policies.