Internet Recharter
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Annual online renewal of the charter & registrations for Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, and Ships
Internet Rechartering is a Web-based method for units to renew their charter from any online location. A unit processor begins the charter renewal process indicating returning members, adding new members, and updating information for individuals. Units will love this new method: it’s easy, convenient, and accurate because you enter the information yourself. The November Roundtable will have a breakout session to train unit processors how to use Internet Rechartering.
What are the benefits of Internet Rechartering?
There are two key benefits from using Internet Rechartering:
- More accurate member data, and
- Freeing up of scarce council resources.
These benefits are really two sides of the same coin. Moving some of the data entry for charter renewal from the council to the unit leads to more accurate member data (because a unit member is entering the information). Also, the council will need to only double-check and potentially edit the submitted Internet Rechartering data before it is posted to PAS (Program Administration System within the Boy Scout Network).
What can I NOT do in Internet Rechartering?
Internet Rechartering is only for charter renewal. New charters cannot be established through Internet Rechartering. Internet Rechartering is for traditional units only – Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, and Ships.
What do users need to use Internet Rechartering?
Internet Rechartering was designed to accommodate the widest variety of users without a need for specific training. The users of Internet Rechartering should have a basic knowledge of Boy Scouts of America terminology and familiarity with a computer and the World Wide Web. Internet Rechartering contains an optional tutorial that will walk users through each step.
Internet Rechartering will require that the user have access to a computer with a 56 KB or faster Internet connection and a browser that is IE 5.5 or greater and a printer.
Here is how it works:
The unit receives its charter renewal packet as usual 60 days before expiration, only now the packet contains iinformation for Internet Rechartering, including an unique access code for each unit. The unit selects an adult to complete the online process. They may choose to start the process with current ScoutNet data or data from unit-management software. At any time, the unit processor can suspend the electronic rechartering process and return later to the last completed screen from any online location.
The system lets you enter new members, renew current members, and update information for any registrant. All BSA policies are enforced throughout the system, so what you enter is sure to meet all requirements. When completed, the new unit roster is submitted to ScoutNet and a Unit Charter Renewal Report Package is printed. This package includes the unit charter application and other reports. All pages of this packet should be turned over to the unit committee to acquire signatures for the charter application and new youth/adult applications and obtain a unit check for all fees (including accident insurance). The completed packet should be taken to the District Recharter meeting or given to your commissioner. Do NOT bring it directly to the Council Service Center. Contact your District Commissioner for the date, time and place of these meetings.
Important Note: When demand is high the system may not let you in. If you logout and try again later you should be able to get in.
Your unit information will be available for downloading into the Recharter System 60 days before your charter expiration date. (Example: Available December 1, 2008 for “January Units” – those who expire on January 31, 2009.)
Access codes are on the Internet Recharter Instructions in your Renewel Packet available from your Commissioner 60 days before your charter expires.
If you need additional support or have questions, contact Teddi Scaglia, Registrar at 561-694-8585 x236 / Teddi.Scaglia@scouting.org and she will be glad to help you.
