Internet Rechartering
The BSA issues charters annually to community organizations to enable them to serve youth through Scouting programs under leadership they approve and meeting places they provide. Charter renewal (commonly known as “rechartering”) is the annual process through which each organization certifies its adult members and youth members for a new year and recommits itself to the Scouting program.
On-time unit charter renewal is critical. In the Washington Crossing Council, all units are due to submit paperwork and member registration fees by November 15, 2023. Click HERE for the Recharter Timeline and steps.
Key points to a successful recharter:
- If a unit fails to renew its charter before the expiration date, all youth advancement and adult recognition are suspended, Scout Life magazine subscriptions stop, and insurance coverage ceases. It is very important to complete the charter renewal process on time.
- Internet Rechartering may be accessed by the unit leader, chartered organization representative, committee chairman, or a “key 3 delegate” through their My.Scouting Account or their Scoutbook.com Account. It is important that if a key 3 delegate will be updating their unit’s charter, the person needs to be registered as the key 3 delegate in the “position manager” section under the “organization manager” tab.
- Membership applications for new youth should be turned in advance of recharter.
- Click HERE for the WCC Service Fee Financial Assistance Application.
- After your unit’s charter is validated you will proceed to the payment options page. Please use the “Pay at Council” option. This makes it easier to process any adjustments, should they be needed. Payment can be made by unit check payable to WCC-BSA, credit card with a 3% convenience fee, or unit account if funds are available.
FOR PA UNITS ONLY – to be in compliance with PA Act 15, all adult volunteers are required to submit the required clearances. The council’s preferred method for collecting clearances is through the secure upload form portal. Any clearance not submitted via this portal, should be collected during the renewal process and included with the final recharter paperwork. Volunteers will not be registered without this information.
Additional Resources
- WCC Recharter Worksheet
- Unit Recharter System Instructions (from national)
- WCC Roundtable Presentations for New Membership Cycle & Recharter
- Membership & Recharter Update
- New Membership Cycle FAQs (from national)
- Commissioner Notes
- Secure Upload Form Portal (for PA Act 15 Clearances)
Help Is Available
Should you run into difficulty, please contact your unit commissioner, district commissioner, district executive, or the council registrar.
Hunterdon Arrowhead District
- District Commissioner: John Burgess
- District Director: Rob Behan
Mercer Area District
- District Commissioner: Rob Herb
- Sr. District Executive: Janet L. Boris
Tamanend District
- District Commissioner: George Stockburger V
- District Executive: Jason Ahing
Tohickon District
- District Commissioner: Ray Hoskinson
- District Director: Rob Behan