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 | Due 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 gather charter renewal data. The Lodge Charter Renewal Application and Lodge Performance Measurement Program Petition must be submitted through OA LodgeMaster via lodgemaster.oa-scouting.org. The instructions for completing this process are included in this kit.
Click here for the Lodge Charter Renewal Instructions | Nov. 30 | 3 | Arrange an 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, and secure the formal approval of the Scout Executive by affixing signatures to the Lodge Charter Renewal Application. | Dec. 10 | 4 | Scan and Email, the signed Lodge Charter Renewal Application to the national OA office (Do not send a check. Your council will be billed for your Lodge’s Charter fees). Email scanned charter to @email. | Dec. 15 |
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* 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. Fillable lodge forms are available for download in the Forms Section.
Revised 10/27/2021