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2023 National Jamboree Recap
August 1, 2023 Dave Mengel The 2023 National Jamboree was held from July 19 to July 28 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. 120 scouts from various troops throughout Chester County Council came together to...
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Spring RecruitingWebinar
Join us for the Virtual Spring Recruiting Kickoff call. We will go over spring recruiting resources and ideas. We will also be rolling out our new Incentive Plan for 2023. We are looking forward to ‘seeing’ you...
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FALL RECRUITING INFORMATION BEING UPDATED DAILY! Use this form to register for Fall Round-Up Recruitment Kick Off , upload your incentive submissions, update you unit info, and request marketing materials.
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Trading Post-Unit Account Authorization Form Age Appropriate Camping and Activity Guidelines Chart View a chart showing age-appropriate guidelines...
Membership Fees
As of August 1, 2023
YOUTH FEES
Total annual youth fee due at registration for youth members in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts – $150.00 . Includes $80.00 for the National BSA membership fee and $70.00 for the local Ch...
Internet Rechartering
PA Clearances unit reports will be sent out in October
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National Internet Recharter User Resources
2023 CCCBSA Recharter Guide
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Youth Protection Policy
Critical, critical stuff. did you know that scouting uses education as a key way to provide a safe environment? We encourage all parents to complete the online youth protection training, and require that training for all registered leaders.
PA Background Checks
The Boy Scouts of America realizes that background checks of registered adult volunteers are an important component of a comprehensive Youth Protection program. That’s why, before a volunteer can be confirmed as a leader in Scouting, references are c...
How to Obtain PA Mandated Background Check Certifications
PA laws requiring mandated background checks will require many Scouting volunteers to get 2, possibly 3, background checks and they must be renewed every five years.
What Clearances are needed and what do they cost?
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Submitting PA Background Checks, Waivers, and Disclaimers
Once you get the certifications of the background checks, make several copies of each. They are good for 5 years and lots of organizations may need them. HOLD onto the originals – so you can make additional copies as needed. (The fee for the background chec...
Frequently Asked Questions about PA Mandated Background Checks
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Are these final or will they change?
As with all laws, there could be additional changes. No additional changes are being considered at this time.
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Octoraro Lodge #22 Order of the Arrow Lodge serving the Chester County Council.
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Horseshoe Scout Reservation Alumni Association
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