THE ANNUAT UNIT CHARTER AGREEMENT AMONG: Cub ScoutPack 1232 (the “Organization”), Boy Scouts of America (“BSA”), 16s.Twin Rivers Council . ,Council (the “Local Council”), No. No. No. BSA Pack No..1?!?: Troop -Crew Ship - (the “Scouting Unit”) (Please identify those units chartered bythe Charter organization’) The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) program is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values and principles taught in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The Charter Organization, as a duly constituted organization that serves youth, desires to use the program(s) of the BSA to further its mission respecting the youth it supports. The Local Council provides the support and service necessary to help the Charter Organization succeed in its use of Scouting. This Annual Unit Charter Agreement is entered into as sf 1211312023 (date) by 1. and among the Charte.r Organization, BSA, Local Council and the Scouting Unit for a term of one year, beginning.January –, and ending December3l ,2024 ?OZt- l. The LocalCouncilagrees to: A. Scouting Resources

  1. Provide commercial general liability insurance, described on page 3, to cover the Charter Organization, its board, officers, Charter Organization Representative (COR), employees, and adult volunteers for authorized Scouting activities.
  2. Provide program training, program resources, recruitment strategies, resources, and materials to help the Unit grow its membership and provide Scouting to the Unit’s local community’
  3. Provide camping opportunities, administrative support, and professional staff to assist the Unit in developing a successful Scouting program.
  4. Provide and facilitate unitlevel money-earning (i.e., fundraising) opportunities to support the Unit’s activities. B. Adult teadership L. Submit criminal background checks in accordance with BSA policies and procedures, on all adult leaders and volunteers prior to approving any application to serve. The background check shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and further comply with any standards that may be developed in accordance with any applicable court order. The Local Council’s final Registration of the adult leader or volunteer (a) cannot be accomplished until the requisite background check is completed, and (b) will constitute the Local Council’s confirmation that the requisite backgryund check has been completed, by indication of the council designees’signature’ 2. Require and track all unit leaders to complete BSA Youth Protection Training. ll. The Charter Organization agrees to: A. Generally
  5. Conduct the Scouting program consistent with BSA rules, regulations, and policies located on the My.Scouting website and online at: www.scoutin 8.org/ about /membership-standards/’ 2, Coordinate with the Local Council to provide annual recruitment opportunities to grow the BSA movement as well as publicize BSA through in-house publications.
  6. R€frain from using the Scouting brand as a means to imply BSA’s endorsement of the objectives of the Charter Organization, except with respect to youth development, consistent with the goals and objectives of the Scouting program. Refrain from soliciting financial support except as authorized for the benefit of the Unit or the Local Council. 4. Select a Charter Organization Representative (COR) to serve as a voting member of the council. B. Management and Leadership
  7. Reasonably support the Sco “ uting Unit Committee, comprised of at least three members for each Unit.
  8. Review and select all adult leaders, sirbject to the approval of the Local Council, and ensure they are willing to accept Scouting’s values and meet all other requirements of membership.
  9. Administer the assets of the Unit, including all funds, real property, and personal property (e.g., trailers) that are acquired by the Unit either for the benefit of Scouting or in the name of Scouting and administer the assets for the benefit of the Unit.
  10. Authorize the unit to open a separate bank account for the Unit using the Charter Organization EIN and provide the Unit with policies and procedures for financial reporting and asset management.
  11. Follow all Guide to Safe Scouting requirements to ensure the adequate review and inspection of trailers, and other assets. C. Use of Facilities t. Work with the Unit to secure safe facilities for regular meetings. An n u a I Cha rte r Agreeme nt : Etf&ne 3 / t/2023 - 3 / L/2O24 Page 1 of 3

lll. The Scouting Unit agrees to: A. RegistrationandAdministration !. Organize and maintain an active Unit Committee comprised of at least three members for each Unit. Ensure that the Unit has two deep leadership at all times.

  1. Ensure all adult leaders have an approved criminal background check and have completed BSA Youth Protection Training prior to participation in any Scouting activity.
  2. Encourage adult leaders to receive position-specific or other appropriate training made available by the local council or BSA. 4, Ensure timely registration of all youth and adult members. Use BSA’s online registration tools, such as membership leads, online applications, and online re-charter.
  3. Coordinate with the Local Council to provide annual joining opportunities to grow the BSA Movement. B. Program L. Conduct the Scouting program consistent with BSA Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, handbooks, policies, brand guidelines, etc. See www.scoutin g.org/ about/membership-standards/.
  4. Abstain from using the Scouting program to pursue any objectives related to political or social advocacy, including partisan politics, support or opposition to government action, or controversial legal, political, or social issues or causes. C. Use of Facilities
  5. Return facilities to their original condition, subject to reasonable wear and tear, at the end of all Scouting Activities, which includes placing any garbage/waste in appropriate receptacles, returning any items stored on premises to the designated storage area, and removing all other personal belongings. D. Assets and EquiPment !. Be a good steward of the Unit’s resources and comply with the BSA’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures.
  6. Apply for and undertake Unit Money Earning Projects in accordance with BSA s and the Local Council’s guidelines.
  7. Actively participate in the Local Council’s annual giving campaign and product sales fundraisers (e.g’, Friends of Scouting campaign, popcorn, and Camp Card sales).
  8. Follow all Charter Organization policies and procedures regarding the management of funds. For Unit specific bank , accounts, Units will submit reporting as prescribed by the Charter Organization, -
    lV. The BSAagrees to: A lnsurance: The Boy Scouts of America agrees to provide Commercial General Liability (GL) and Excess Commercial Automobile Liability (AL) to cover losses or claims asserted or sustained by any Scout, Scouting Unit, member, visitor, volunteer, or any other person, arising out of or in any way connected, directly or indirectly, with Scouting. This insurance covers the Charter Organization, along with its Officers, Directors, Trustees, Employees, or Charter Organization Representatives (collectively, “Protected Parties”). At a minimum, such insurance:
  9. GL coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis, with limits of 57,500,000 each occurrence and 520,000,0O0 annual aggregate for the poliry year ending March 1, 2024. BSA provides additional excess GL coverage above the primary and first excess policies. GL coverage limits are subject to change upon renewal. Z. AL shall be written on.a per occurrence basis, with a $5,000,000 limit per occurrence as excess of the Charter Organization’s primary AL insurance and any other excess insurance available from other sources; provided however, that the underlying primary AL insurance, and other excess (if any), shall be no less than 51,00O,000. 3. As set forth in the GL policY, shall provide coverage for: a. Bodily injury, sicknbss or disease including illness or death of any person. b. Bodily injury, with no exclusion for physical or sexual abuse, misconduct, or molestation. c. Personal or advertising injury. d. Damages caused by physical damage or destruction of tangible property. e. Contractual liability covering the BSA s obligation to defend, indemnifu, and hold harmless the Protected Parties. f. Punitive or Exemplary Damages coverage equal to that which is provided to BSA entities.
  10. Shall name the Protected Parties as Additional lnsureds on all primary and excess policies.
  11. Shall include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the Protected Parties. An n u a I Ch a rte r Ag ree m e nt : Etf& iv e 3 I tl 2m3 4 / t/ 2024 Page 2 of 3

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Original PDF: 2024 Pack 1232 Annual Unit Charter Agreement with Signatures.pdf


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