Recharter

New National Registration and Lincoln Heritage Council Insurance Fees Beginning August 1, 2021

2021 RECHARTER RENEWAL INFORMATION!!

Every unit should submit their charter renewal and fees by November 30.

2021 Annual Charter Renewal Recharter Info Instructions

• You are able to access the online re-charter process beginning October 1.
• There are instructions above on how to re-charter your unit online.  During this charter renewal process you have an important role in approving your unit’s adult leadership.
• Every registered adult must have Youth Protection training!
• If a volunteer does not meet the BSA’s Youth Protection training requirement at the time of re-charter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.
• Every adult will need to complete a new disclosure form for a background check for this re-charter cycle.
• Your district and council is here to support you with your re-chartering efforts.

Thank you for everything you do for Scouting and the youth we serve.

Are you a Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship?
CLICK HERE to access Internet Recharter.

Are you an Explorer Post?
CLICK HERE to access Internet Recharter.

What if my unit has questions?
Please contact your District Commissioner or District Executive. Contact info will be on your District Info page or for executive info CLICK HERE for staff directory.

WHY SHOULD YOU RE-CHARTER YOUR UNIT ON TIME?

• Units must remain registered to be covered by the BSA liability insurance policy.
• Adults must be registered to be covered by the BSA liability insurance and council accident insurance policies.
• Being late with this process will affect your youth members’ advancements and unit/individual registration tenure.
• Youth members must be registered to be covered by the council accident insurance policy.
• Criminal records background checks are conducted on adults when applications are turned in to the council office.
• Boy’s Life and Scouting magazine subscriptions may be suspended if a unit’s re-charter is turned in late.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL ADULTS RECHARTERING IN 2021

Since 2003, background checks have been conducted on every new adult when they apply to register, and in 2008 a background check was conducted on all currently registered adults. In 2020, the BSA has implemented periodic criminal background checks on a five-year basis.

The required disclosures and authorization documents have been updated to ensure compliance with current local, state, and federal laws.

These documents are: (1) the Background Check Disclosure and (2) the Additional Disclosures & Background Check Authorization

A new, signed Additional Disclosures & Background Check Authorization form must be collected before any adult’s annual registration is processed.

PLEASE SUBMIT THESE DISCLOSURES WITH THE ANNUAL RECHARTER PAPERWORK FOR ALL ADULTS.