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:

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

Help Is Available

Should you run into difficulty, please contact your unit commissioner, district commissioner, district executive, or the council registrar.

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Mercer Area District

Tamanend District

Tohickon District

Council Registrar