Recharter Ready: Algonquian Unit Renewal Night

Let's get your unit renewed and ready for the year ahead! Algonquian District is hosting a hands-on Unit Renewal Night to help Cub Scout packs and Scouts BSA troops work through their annual charter renewal requirements. We know that unit renewal can involve multiple steps, paperwork, membership updates, and payment requirements. Rather than having each unit navigate everything independently, we're bringing knowledgeable volunteers and council personnel together to provide assistance in one place. Whether your unit is nearly finished or has a few outstanding issues to resolve, this evening is designed to help you make progress and get your unit's renewal across the finish line.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026

• Time: 6:00–9:00 PM

• Location: Council Buliding

• Cost: FREE

• Who: Algonquian District Cub Scout packs and Scouts BSA troops

What Can We Help You With?

During this working session, assistance will be available for:

• Completing your unit's annual charter renewal

• Addressing adult and youth membership renewals expiring December 31

• Resolving membership and registration questions

• Reviewing required charter renewal paperwork

• Reviewing new adult applications and Safeguarding Youth Training requirements

• Understanding renewal payment options

• Updating your unit's BeAScout information

The Council Registrar and Assistant Scout Executive will be present to help units navigate the renewal process and address questions.

Who Should Attend?

Each unit should send one or two knowledgeable representatives.

This could include your:

• Committee Chair

• Cubmaster or Scoutmaster

• Unit Treasurer

• Chartered Organization Representative

• Another designated unit leader familiar with the renewal process

The most important thing is that your representatives understand your unit's membership, leadership, and financial information. At least one representative should have the necessary my.Scouting account access to work through the renewal process.

IMPORTANT: What You Need to Bring

Please complete as much of your renewal preparation as possible before attending. This event is designed to help units finalize their renewal, not to complete every required form from scratch. 

To make the most of your time, please arrive with the following:

• Signed Annual Charter Agreement
• Bring your completed and signed charter agreement as required for unit renewal.
• Prepared Renewal Paperwork

Complete as much of your required paperwork as possible beforehand. Having your documents ready will help us focus on resolving questions and completing outstanding steps.

Adult and Youth Membership Renewal Information

Review the status of your unit's adult and youth members whose registrations expire December 31, 2026. Know which memberships have already been renewed and which still require attention. 

New Adult Applications

If Applicable. Bring any outstanding adult applications and applicable documentation needed to complete the registration process. 

Safeguarding Youth Training

Make sure applicable adult leaders have completed their required Safeguarding Youth Training and have proof of completion available when needed.

my.Scouting Account Access

Your unit representative should know their my.Scouting login information and have the appropriate permissions to complete renewal tasks.

Please bring a phone in case account verification is required.

Payment Method

Be prepared to pay your unit charter renewal fee and any applicable adult or youth membership renewal fees.

Accepted payment methods will include:

• Cash

• Check

• Credit/debit card

• Available funds in your unit's Scout Shop account

Additional Benefits

In addition to renewal assistance, units will have opportunities to:

• Update their BeAScout unit information

• Receive information about upcoming district and council events

Why Attend?

No grace period. Scouting America is making major changes to unit and membership renewals, including ending the membership grace period, returning renewals to unit control, and transitioning to a new renewal cycle. Members expiring December 31 must renew by that date or be dropped. Don't wait until the last minute! Join us December 3 for hands-on assistance, answers to your renewal questions, and the opportunity to resolve outstanding issues before the year-end deadline. Let's us support you in keeping your unit's status in good standing all in a one stop shop.