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Unit Rechartering Is Easier Than Ever
 The 2009-2010 Internet Rechartering Handbook is your guide to the annual recharter process. It is also available as a 2-page per sheet PDF. With the assistance of your unit commissioner, this book will lead your unit step by step through rechartering your unit.
You should receive your Unit Recharter packet approximately 60 days before your charter expires. You should begin the process immediately in order to complete it by the 1st of the month in which your unit charter is due to expire. NOTE: If you are experiencing problems with your login when using Internet Advancement or Unit Rechartering, contact the Registration office at 301-214-9187 or 301-214-9172. The Registration office can help reset your password.
Use the Internet to Recharter Your Unit
Internet Rechartering is a Web-based method for units to renew their charters from any online location such as the office, home, or public library. It's easy, convenient, and accurate because you enter the information yourself! A representative of your unit can complete the paperwork for renewing a charter online. From Internet Rechartering, you can indicate returning members, add new members, and update information for an individual or the chartered organization. Electronic Rechartering
Since 2003 Electronic Rechartering (E- Rechartering) has offered fast, accurate, and easy rechartering. Listed below are the software packages which have been certified and approved for E-Rechartering:
• Troopmaster Millennium Edition provided by Troopmaster Software, Inc., version 2.00a and higher
• Packmaster Millennium Edition provided by Troopmaster Software, Inc., version 2.00a
• Troopmaster 2000 provided by Troopmaster Software, Inc., version 1.11
• Packmaster 2000, version 1.06a and higher
• Rank N File provided by Hart C. Enterprises, Cub Scout version 2.06, Boy Scout version 4.07
• Scoutmate provided by Scoutmate, version 5.12
• Scoutsoft provided by SBF Publication Company, Inc., version 3.5
Note: Versions earlier than these WILL NOT work with ScoutNET interface, please check with your software vendor's website for updates.
You don't have one of these packages? To help you get started, once your unit has purchased one of the packages, have your district executive get a 'starter' diskette with your units information. This will enable you to import all of the units information that is currently on file (warning - if you already have data stored, this import function will replace all information for your unit). How to Use Internet Rechartering
Training on Internet Rechartering is being set up within each district - visit your district's homepage for details. Each unit will receive its Charter Renewal Package as usual. This year, the packet includes information for Internet Rechartering, including an access code especially for each unit. The unit selects an adult to complete the online process. This renewal "processor" uses the access code to log onto the Internet Rechartering Web site, selecting whether to start the process with current ScoutNet data, or data from unit-management software. At anytime, the renewal processor can suspend the electronic rechartering process and return later to the last complete screen. The system lets you enter new members, renew current members and update information for any registrant. When completed, the new unit roster is submitted to ScoutNet and a Unit Charter Renewal Report Package is printed. This package includes the unit charter application. Acquire the signatures for the application, attach applications and fees and take entire package to your district's "Recharter Turn-in Meeting". Additionally, anyone who wants to learn more about how Internet Rechartering works can take the interactive Internet Rechartering tutorial below and view the Online Help. Please note that you will need to have Internet Explorer 5.5 or better to use this new Internet Rechartering feature. *Please be advised that ScoutNet shuts down from 9pm Saturday through 6pm Sunday, every weekend, for routine system maintenance. There are also upgrades performed quarterly that last slightly longer. The next upgrade scheduled will be announced at a later date. To renew a charter online: - Sixty days before your unit's expiration date, select an adult renewal processor.
- The renewal processor attends their district roundtable to receive training and the unit access code.
- Sixty to 45 days before the unit's expiration date, the renewal processor clicks Recharter Now and begins the process.
- When the online process is completed, the renewal processor prints the completed charter renewal application.
- The unit leader and the Executive Officer (Institution Head) sign the charter renewal application. Bring the application along with the material you received in your recharter packet (such as the Quality Unit application), and all appropriate fees to your district's charter turn-in meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
District Internet Rechartering Training - dates, times, and locations - (please visit your district's homepage)
District Recharter Turn-in Meetings - (please visit your district's homepage)
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