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Unit Recharter

2023 Unit Recharter Process
  • As you may be aware, effective August 1, 2023, the BSA updated its membership and unit renewal process.  
  • All new youth and adult members who join Scouting will be enrolled in a 12-month membership cycle and the BSA will cease prorating fees. 
  • It is important to know that existing youth and adult members that enrolled in Scouting prior to August 1, 2023, will be renewed through the normal rechartering process. For example, if your unit has a December 2023, January 2024, or February 2024 recharter date, you will complete the annual rechartering process like you have always done for your Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship or Post.  
  • You can reregister your unit on-line or by the traditional hardcopy method.  
  • Units are required to secure all leadership approvals from your Chartered Organization before the unit can be processed at the local council.  
  • All adults must complete Youth Protection Training and Criminal Background Checks before the application can be processed.
  • It is highly recommended that the recharter be completed 15 days prior to its due date.   
  • December 31, 2023, is the unit renewal date for the STC. The recharter is due to the council service center by no later than December 15th, so it can be processed in a timely manner.
2024 Unit Recharter Process  
  • Beginning March 1, 2024, the 12-month membership cycle will not be tied to the unit recharter process.  
  • Unit renewal will be separate from adult and youth membership renewal.  
  • The process will be much simpler as the system will allow the chartered organization to approve the adult leadership and conf i rm they have the required adult supervision to conduct the Scouting program.  
  • The local council will determine when the unit’s renewal occurs, most likely December 31st. But will be confirmed in early 2024.

Rechartering Resources