A: It is an annual process where every Scouting unit renews their adult and youth leadership for the next year. For us that means confirming with the Church that they will continue hosting our Troop, and collecting dues from all active members (adult/youth).
National fees and insurance costs will go up this year effective December 1st. I would like to have the re-charter process completed right after Thanksgiving so we can submit at the beginning of December to be ahead of the game.
The good news is that if we complete the process before December 1st, our dues can remain unchanged from previous years at $130 per Scout and $25 for registered leaders.
There is one process change this year. Certification of Youth protection training must be up to date at the time of new/renewal application submission. David Grossman, who is our Troop Trainer, compiled and sent a list of the YPT status for our registered adults via e-mail. Please check your status and make sure it is up to date!
Online Youth Protection Training can be taken here:
- https://my.scouting.org/
- You will need to create an account if you don’t already have one.
- The website is pretty simple to use and YPT is a quick little course.
- The BSA goal is to have all registered adult leaders with at least online YPT, even if you don’t plan on attending camp outs, etc. So please take the online course so we can all be up to date when I turn in the paperwork to Circle Ten.
Mr Grossman will also be advising dates for upcoming face-to-face YPT training (required for attendance of long-term camps in the State of Texas).
We are always looking for more parental involvement - many hands makes for light work! We encourage you to get involved by signing up to be an adult leader. Please ask Mrs. Woodard for an application form at any Troop meeting.
I will be available at all meetings to collect dues via check or cash.
Note: Here are a couple alternative forms of payment we can accept:
- If you would like to pay with a credit card, please see Mello or Jennifer Elout.
- We also accept Paypal at [email protected]
If you have any questions, please e-mail me by clicking my name below.
Thanks,
Craig Parrish
Troop Committee Chairman