Chartered Organization Representative
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- | The '''Chartered Organization Representative''' is the direct contact between the unit and the [[Chartered Organization]]. This individual is also the organization's contact with the [[District Committee]] and the [[Local Council]]. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. If the chartered organization has more than one unit, one representative serves them all. | + | The '''Chartered Organization Representative''' (COR) is the direct contact between the unit and the [[Chartered Organization]]. This individual is also the organization's contact with the [[District Committee]] and the [[Local Council]]. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. If the chartered organization has more than one unit, one representative serves them all. The Chartered Organization Representative appoints the Unit Committee Chair. |
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The Chartered Organization Representative (COR) is the direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. This individual is also the organization's contact with the District Committee and the Local Council. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. If the chartered organization has more than one unit, one representative serves them all. The Chartered Organization Representative appoints the Unit Committee Chair.
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Responsibilities
The chartered organization representative's responsibilities are to:
- Help select 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 transition from unit to unit.
- Help with the charter renewal.
- Suggest Good Turns for the organization.
- Encourage the unit committee to hold meetings.
- Cultivate organization leaders.
- Encourage outdoor program activities.
- Emphasize advancement and recognition.
- Utilize district help and promote the use of district personnel and materials.
- Use approved unit finance policies.
- Encourage recognition of leaders.
- Cultivate resources to support the organization.
- Represent the organization at the council level.
Qualifications
Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary for positive leadership to youth. They must also:
- Abide by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Scouter Code of Conduct.
- Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.
- Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA.
- Respect and obey the laws of the United States of America.
- Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions.
- Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions.
- Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required.
- Review the disclosure information related to the BSA’s background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form.
- Take leader position-specific training.
- Hold only one position within the same unit. The chartered organization representative may multiple as the committee chair or a committee member.
The adult leader application process will not be complete until Youth Protection training has been completed and a criminal background check has been obtained.
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates
- Applications: New Unit - Adult Application
- Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
- Advancement - Advancement Report - First Class-First Year - Advancement Campout - Merit Badge Day - Individual Record
Online or classroom Leader Training
Youth protection (MANDATORY) – every registered adult must be re-certified every year at my.scouting.org, where they can also complete the following courses:
- Before the First Meeting
- First 30 Days
- Position Trained
- Other training opportunities: Roundtable – University of Scouting – Teaching EDGE
Outdoor Leader Training
In addition to fulfilling other requirements, some unit leaders need outdoor-specific training.
- BALOO – To have a Pack campout, or a Webelos Den campout, at least one unit leader must be BALOO trained.
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters -- at least one must be trained to have a campout.
- Wood Badge – Advanced Leadership skills for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, district and council Scouters.
- Seabadge – Advanced Leadership skills for unit, district and council Sea Scouters.
Other outdoor-related links
Troop Committee Chairman | Secretary | Treasurer | Advancement Chair |
Equipment Coordinator | Activities Chair | Membership Chair | Training Chair |
Fundraising Chair | Public Relations Chair | Friends of Scouting Chair | Scouting for Food Chair |
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator | Chaplain | New Member Coordinator | |
Reports to: Chartered Organization Representative | Advisers: Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster(s) |
Official Boy Scout Forms & Resources | ||||
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Applications & Reports: | Youth Application | Adult Leader Application | Advancement Report | Uniform Inspections |
Training Materials: | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | New Leader |
Online Training: | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | New Leader |
Other Guides: | Boy Scout Requirements | Insignia Guide | Advancement Guide | Leave No Trace |
Permit Applications: | Informed Consent | Activity Consent (Permission Slip) | Unit Money-Earning Project | |
Medical Exam Forms: | Annual Health and Medical Record | other forms… |
Reports to: | Chartered Organization Representative |
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Lead by: | Team Committee Chairman |
Members: | Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Advancement Chair • Equipment Coordinator • Activities Chair • Membership Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator • Chaplain |
Program Advisers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
Advisers: | Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) |
Reports to: | Chartered Organization Representative |
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Lead by: | Crew Committee Chairman |
Members: | Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Activities Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator |
Advisers: | Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Consultants |
Cub Scout Resources | ||||
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New Leader Brochures: | Tiger | Wolf/Bear | Webelos | Cubmaster |
Applications & Reports: | Youth Application | Adult Leader Application | Advancement Report | Uniform |
Online Training: | New Leader | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat |
Safety Guides: | Guide to Safe Scouting | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | Climb On Safely |
Other: | Permission Slip | Local Tour Permit | National Tour Permit | Fundraising |
Medical Exam Forms: | Annual Health and Medical Record 34605 | Age-Appropriate Guidelines | More forms… |