Order of the Arrow - Lodge Charter Renewal

Purpose:

Each lodge operates under a charter granted by the National Council and must apply annually for renewal. The charter renewal process provides a systematic opportunity for the lodge officers and advisers to review the accomplishments of the lodge during the previous 12-month period.

It is important that the charter review provide an opportunity for officers and advisers to meet with the Scout executive to establish plans and actions for the coming year.

Proper use of the charter renewal process will produce positive results to benefit both the lodge and the council.

Charter Renewal Timeline*

Step	Event	By
1	The Scout executive makes a formal announcement of the annual appointment of the lodge adviser and staff adviser for the next lodge charter year.	Nov. 1
2	Lodge adviser and staff adviser meet with lodge officers to prepare charter renewal papers. Complete all information of the lodge charter renewal except section B (Council Approval).	Nov. 30
3	Complete the Quality Lodge Program Recognition, E. Urner Goodman Camping Award and National Service Award petitions.	Nov. 30
4	Update the National Bulletin direct mailing list	Nov. 30
5	Arrange appointment with the Scout executive at which time the lodge officers and advisers will review the lodge accomplishments, discuss plans for the coming charter year (2003-2007 OA Strategic Plan) and secure the formal approval of the Scout executive by affixing signatures to section B of the charter renewal form.	Dec. 10
6	Transmit all competed forms with accompanying council check for the Lodge Charter fee to: Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane PO Box 152079 Irving, TX 78015-2079	Dec. 15

* Lodge charters expire on December 31 of each year and the charter is to be renewed on or before that date for the coming year. The next year's "Lodge Program Support Pak" containing Vigil and Founder's Award petitions, which are based on the charter application membership, and other important program support items will not be sent until a lodge charter has been renewed.

Revised 10/25/02

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