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Our Annual Recharter Cycle has opened and below we have important resources for all of our units in support of the recharter process.
Access Internet Rechartering System Here
New for 2023!
- Updates to the Recharter System
- Smoother processing of all payment types
- Expired Youth Protection will be an error that must be corrected before the charter can be submitted
- Increase in registration fees. In August, new registration fees went into effect. For full details visit the ScoutingWire Article.
- Units will need to upload a Unit Recharter Pennsylvania Required Background Check Affirmation Statement.
- Recharter must be completed by a Unit Key 3 member or a Unit Key 3 Delegate
- New way for units to check clearance status and Youth Protection Status of members
- District Recharter Turn In Events
Logging In
Units can directly access the system through Internet Advancement. Unit Key 3 members (Committee Chair, Chartered Organization Representative, and Key Leader) will automatically have access to the recharter system. If someone outside of the Unit Key 3 will be completing the recharter process, then the unit will need to assign them as a Unit Key 3 Delegate.
Tutorial – With a brand new system there have been a number of resources produced to help you navigate this process. Here are links to those resources.
- National Guide for Internet Recharter
- National Webinar on Internet Recharter
- New Birth of Freedom Council Recharter Training
Additional Training Resources:
Recharter Turn In Process – Units will be required to turn a final copy of their recharter and turn it in at a District Recharter Turn In Day. Units should bring the final copy and any support materials (applications, clearances, payment, etc.) to the event. A commissioner or district volunteer will review your charter and let you know that day if there are any issues.
District Recharter Turn In Dates and Times.
If you have any questions about the turn-in process please contact your District Executive or District Commissioner.
Recharter Packet – The items listed below are supplied to each unit electronically. Additional copies may be downloaded here, and they can be shared with unit personnel working on the recharter.
- Unit Recharter Booklet 2023 – Step-by-step instructions
- 2022 Journey to Excellence Scorecard – Each unit is provided with a copy of the appropriate Journey to Excellence Scorecard. Scorecards can be uploaded with your charter or turned into either council service center.
Websites & Support
- Recharter Website – This is the link for Internet Advancement, which is where the recharter processor will log in.
- Youth Protection – This website has a Q&A about Youth Protection Training and links to the online course.
- My.Scouting Tools – This site allows units to view and update training records. Note: BSA My.Scouting login required; this is separate from the recharter processing system.
- Instructions for downloading unit Youth Protection Training and Position-Specific Training and for updating training (only available to registered Unit Key 3 members.
- Printing BSA Membership Cards instructions.
- Printing Unit Charter instructions.
- FAQs on Criminal Background Check Authorization Forms
- Unit Program Fee Information