What is Unit Renewal?
Each year, Scouting units (Packs, Troops, Posts, Crews and Ships) are required to renew their charters with the W. D. Boyce Council. A charter is an official agreement between the Council and your local chartered organization to provide a program under the auspices of Scouting America. The process of renewing a unit’s charter reinforces this agreement year-to-year and provides an opportunity to validate leader positions.
A unit is considered fully renewed when it has submitted a completed signed agreement, completed the electronic unit renewal in My.Scouting, and paid the required unit renewal fee.
Our volunteer Commissioner staff has committed to the goal of 100% charter renewals being submitted by December 1, 2026– an ambitious goal that can only be met by unit volunteers collaborating with their Unit Commissioners to complete the process promptly.
New in 2026 – for both Units and Members, there will no longer be a “lapse” period – the grace period after expiration where members or units will still show on rosters and have some access to electronic tools. Due to the lapse period being eliminated, when someone does not renew by their expiration, they will immediately drop and lose access to any tools. This may require complete reapplication to Scouting America including any associated fees.
Annual Agreements
- Chartered Packs, Troops, Crews & Ships → Annual Charter Agreement
- Council Registered Units → Annual Registration Agreement
- Exploring Posts → Exploring Memorandum of Understanding
