A volunteer appointed
by the executive officer of the chartered organization – usually
a layperson
The chartered organization representative (COR) is
the chief Scouting representative for the parish/organization
Note: The local BSA council offers many training
opportunities, as well as other help, to improve the effectiveness
of adult leadership at the unit level.
Responsibilities:
It is recommended
that the chartered organization representative:
Serve as an active member of the Catholic committee on Scouting.
Understand the chartered organization concept between the Boy
Scouts of America and the organizations chartered to operate Scouting
units and the fact that the organization owns the unit.
Meet with the unit(s) committee chairman and unit leaders regularly
to determine the course of Scouting within the parish/ organization
and give leadership in improving the effectiveness of the program.
Motivate the unit(s) committee chairman and unit leaders to
take positive steps to achieve the unit’s basic goals.
Keep informed about the status of items such as the number
of available youths versus the number the units are actually reaching;
the number of youths working on the religious emblems program,
and the promotional effort to reach other youth, etc. Follow up
to improve the status of these items and others that produce a
quality program.
Communicate regularly with the pastor/organization head, president
of the parish council, parents, and other key people keeping them
informed about their Scouting activities.
Ensure that the unit leaders and others receive recognition
when due.
Ensure that enough units are organized to serve all available
youths.
Ensure cooperation among units within the parish/organization.
Ensure cooperation between the parish/organization and the
BSA district and/or council.
Represent the parish/organization at BSA council meetings and
vote on programs, policies, and officers as opportunities permit.
Interpret parish/organizational policies to the BSA council
and BSA council policies to the parish/organization.
Warning: The chartered organization representative
may be invited to serve as a member of a district or council operating
committee, but this additional assignment should not interfere with
the primary responsibility to ensure that the units are operating
properly.
Term of Office:
The COR serves at the
pleasure of the executive officer of the chartered organization
References:
Pope Paul Vl National Unit Recognition,
No. 16-169
Religious Emblems for Catholics, No. 16-436
Vocational Promotion Through Scouting Youth Ministry,
No.16-149
Publications Listing, No. 16-101
UNIT BASIC GOALS:
Goal Each Unit should
strive to:
Have an adequately staffed and trained pack, troop, or crew
committee to support the unit leader and to ensure that a sound
program reaches each youth.
Have leaders who are trained in the skills of Scouting and who
are outstanding in their sense of responsibility, good example,
and high moral character.
Provide an opportunity for youths of all faiths in the neighborhood
to join – including those of ethnic and minority groups.
Be active a full 12 months of each year.
Achieve the requirements of the Pope Paul VI National Unit Recognition
Program.
Promote use of Boys' Life by each member.
Re-register on time by having their registration papers in the
council office by, or before, the last day of the month in which
they are due.
The Chartered Organization
Concept
The Boy Scouts of America
has an educational program for youth which develops character and
fitness and prepares for citizenship. The BSA designs and updates
these programs, provides support services, maintains standards,
and issues charters to organizations.
Organizations charter Cub packs, Boy Scout troops,
and Venturing crews to help them accomplish their objectives for
youth and families for which they have concern and under their own
leadership. The responsibilities of the local Boy Scout council
and the youth-serving organization are spelled out in the charter.
For a Catholic organization the local Council agrees
to provide:
Program geared to church’s youth ministry objectives.
Year-round training, service, and program resources
Training and support for COR.
Technique and methods for selecting leadership
Camping and outdoor facilities.
Primary general liability insurance for the organization and
leadership
The Catholic organization agrees to:
Conduct the program in accord with its own policies and those
of the BSA.
Use the BSA program as an integral part of its program for
youth and families.
Provide opportunities for members to recognize responsibility
to God, country, fellowman, and self.
Select Charter Organization Representative
Voting member of the BSA Council
Member of diocesan CCS
Approves leadership applications
Select a committee of at least three members
Select leaders
Guide Program
Provide adequate meeting facilities
Cooperate with BSA council fund-raising
Encourage outdoor experiences
The Catholic organization provides Scouting for its
youth members and families – IT IS ITS UNIT!
National Catholic Committee
on Scouting® • Boy Scouts of America
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, P. O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015 2079
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