This very important meeting is a time for review, a time for long-term planning, and a time for growth. It should occur about 45 days prior to the re-registration date.

Who Attends?
The following people should be invited to the charter renewal meeting: the unit commissioner, chartered organization head, chartered organization representative, pack committee chairman and members, and all other pack leaders.

Who Is Responsible?
Either the chartered organization representative or pack committee chairman presides, unless the head of the chartered organization prefers to do so. The unit commissioner and pack committee members all have important parts in the meeting.

What Happens?
The Charter Renewal materials explain the details of what should be included in the charter renewal meeting. The information below will give you a general idea of what to expect:

• Review of membership inventory and inspection.

• Review of unit operation, including membership, program, advancement, outdoor activities, training status of leaders, pack budget plan, etc.

• Identification of pack needs. Individual committee members may report on their specific areas of responsibility and make recommendations for improvement.

• Did the pack qualify for the Quality Unit Award?

• Complete application for charter renewal.

• Make plans for the charter presentation ceremony.