THE CHARTERED ORGANIZATION

AND THE PACK

The relationship between the unit and the charter organization is a two way street. They do something for you, but you need to do for them, too. One great way to improve or restart any relationship is to bring good will to the table.

Ask the pastor (priest? ???) or whoever is in charge for a meeting. Let Your boys benefit because they learn about helping others, and they earn service hours towards recognition and advancement. The church benefits because they get something done. The pack benefits because they've gained greater visibility from the church.

There's a BSA publication called "Role of the Charter Organization Representative" or something like that. Get a copy for your COR. Ask them to come to your committee and pack meetings. Include them in some ceremonies if they're willing. All along, you nurture that relationship!

Ask the pastor (priest? ???) or whoever is in charge for a meeting. Let Your boys benefit because they learn about helping others, and they earn service hours towards recognition and advancement. The church benefits because they get something done. The pack benefits because they've gained greater visibility from the church.

There's a BSA publication called "Role of the Charter Organization Representative" or something like that. Get a copy for your COR. Ask them to come to your committee and pack meetings. Include them in some ceremonies if they're willing. All along, you nurture that relationship!

Charter Organization REPRESENTATIVE ("Charter Rep")

  • Responsibilities: The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to:

  • Help recruit the right leadership for the unit.

  • Encourage unit leaders and committee members to take training.

  • Promote well planned unit programs.

  • Serve as a liaison between the units and the organization.

  • Organize enough units.

  • Promote the recruiting of new members.

  • See that boys graduate from unit to unit.

  • Assist with the rechartering.

  • Suggest Good Turns for the organization.

  • Encourage the committee to hold meetings.

  • Cultivate organization leaders.

  • Encourage outdoor program activities.

  • Emphasize advancement and recognition.

  • Bring district help and promote the use of district personnel and materials.

  • Use approved unit finance policies.

  • Encourage recognition of leaders.

  • Represent the organization at the council level.