Lodge Charter Renewal
Purpose:
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Each lodge operates under a charter granted by the National
Council and must apply annually for renewal. The charter renewal process
provides a systematic opportunity for the lodge officers and advisers to review
the accomplishments of the lodge during the previous 12-month period.
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It is important that the charter review provide an opportunity
for officers and advisers to meet with the Scout executive to establish plans
and actions for the coming year.
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Proper use of the charter renewal process will produce positive
results to benefit both the lodge and the council.
Charter Renewal Timeline*
| Step |
Event |
By |
| 1 |
The Scout executive makes a formal announcement of the
annual appointment of the lodge adviser and staff adviser for the next
lodge charter year. |
Nov.
1 |
| 2 |
Lodge adviser and staff adviser meet with lodge officers
to prepare charter renewal papers. Complete all information of the
lodge charter renewal except section B (Council Approval). |
Nov.
30 |
| 3 |
Complete the Quality Lodge Program Recognition, E. Urner
Goodman Camping Award and National Service Award petitions. |
Nov.
30 |
| 4 |
Update the National Bulletin direct mailing
list |
Nov.
30 |
| 5 |
Arrange appointment with the Scout executive at which
time the lodge officers and advisers will review the lodge
accomplishments, discuss plans for the coming charter year
(2003-2007 OA Strategic Plan) and secure
the formal approval of the Scout executive by
affixing signatures to section B of
the charter renewal form. |
Dec.
10 |
| 6 |
Transmit all competed forms with accompanying council
check for the Lodge Charter fee to:
Order of the Arrow
Boy Scouts of America
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
PO Box 152079
Irving, TX 78015-2079 |
Dec.
15 |
* Lodge charters expire on
December 31 of each year and the charter is to be renewed on or before that date
for the coming year. The next year's "Lodge Program Support Pak"
containing Vigil and Founder's Award petitions, which are based on the charter
application membership, and other important program support items will not be
sent until a lodge charter has been renewed.
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