Pack 2 Charter

What is a Charter?

A charter is the formal agreement that authorizes St. Joseph Parish to operate Pack 2 and deliver the Cub Scout program. The parish provides leadership, oversight, and facilities; the Chester County Council (Scouting America) provides training, resources, and support.

Chartered Organization Responsibilities

The chartered organization agrees to:

• Use the Scouting program to further the organization’s aims and values for youth.

• Utilize Scouting to accomplish objectives such as youth character development, faith-based youth ministry, career skill development, community service, patriotism, and recognition of military and veterans.

• Conduct the Scouting program consistent with Scouting America rules, regulations, and policies (see My.Scouting and Membership Standards).

• Recognize that Chartered Organization Representatives (CORs) are automatic voting members of the council and district, as selected by their organization.

• Encourage adult leaders to complete required training and additional courses made available by the council.

• Be good stewards of unit resources and follow fiscal policies for unit money-earning projects.

• Actively participate in council support efforts (e.g., Friends of Scouting, popcorn/camp card sales) to sustain quality Scouting.

• Maintain accurate and timely registrations for all youth and adults, using online tools (no leader registered without YPT).

• Refrain from using Scouting to pursue political or social advocacy (including partisan politics or support/opposition to government action or controversial issues).

• Maintain and support a unit committee of at least three adults for each unit.

• Ensure appropriate facilities for regular meetings consistent with Scouting’s aims and methods.

• Coordinate with the local council to provide annual recruitment opportunities and publicize Scouting through parish communications.