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The Jayhawk Area Council will hold its Annual Business Meeting on February 8, 2023 at the Rolley Scout Service Center located at 1020 SE Monroe Street in Topeka. The meeting will begin at noon and last until all formal business has been conducted. Key topics include passing of required annual resolutions and election of the new slate of officers and board members for the 2023-24 term.

Voting members include Chartering Organization Representatives of Jayhawk Area Council units, current Jayhawk Area Council Members at Large and Executive Board members and any national council board members residing in the Jayhawk Area Council.

Nominations for board members and officers are being sought. Should you have any suggestions, please refer them to our Scout Executive, Wayne Pancoast at Wayne.Pancoast@Scouting.org. The nominating committee will review all suggestions and make contact with the prospects to ensure their willingness and capacity to serve. All nominations must be received by January 11, 2023 to allow time to properly recruit the individual.

Don’t miss our upcoming Pony Express District Roundtable on Thursday, November 17^th starting at 7:00 PM located at Wamego School District Office (1008 8th St, Wamego, KS 66547). The featured program is our Recharter and Journey to Excellence Workshop. The District team will provide direct support to assist your Unit’s successful completion of Recharter and Journey to Excellence. It is vital we have representation from each of our Units. Please bring a laptop to work on your Unit’s Recharter. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

The BSA issues charters to community organizations to enable them to use the Scouting program under their own leadership as a service to their children, youth, and families. Re-chartering is the process of renewing the charter agreement between the BSA and the organization and renewing the registration of youth and adult members. Every unit must recharter annually.

Rechartering on time is critical. It is required for units to qualify for Journey to Excellence. It is required for units to continue registration without interruption. It is required to ensure Scouts are registered, critical for receiving rank advancement and other awards, and for insurance coverage.