Chartered Organization Representative

What is it?

The Chartered Organization Representative (COR) is the vital link between a Scouting unit and its sponsoring organization (e.g., church, school, or community group).

What do I do?

Key responsibilities of the COR include:

  • Liaison Duties: Acting as the primary communication bridge between the Scouting unit, the chartered organization, and the local Scouting district/council.
  • Leadership & Support: Serving on the unit “Key 3” team (with the committee chair and unit leader) and appointing the unit committee chair.
  • Approving Personnel: Reviewing and approving all adult volunteer applications for the unit. This also includes that all volunteers are fully trained for thier position.
  • Representation: Serving as a voting member of the local council and district committee.
  • Unit Success: Ensuring the unit maintains high-quality programs, active membership recruitment, and follows Scouting America policies.

How do I get involved?

Register

Talk with the Scoutmaster/Cubmaster or Committee Chair of the Scouting Unit at your sponsoring organization, or reach out to your local council office.

Get Trained

There is a single online training module that takes ~45 minutes that gives you the information needed to work well with the scouting unit.

Click HERE to take Chartered Organization Representative Training

Note

If you do not already have a my.scouting account, you will be able to create one.

This training focuses on the following topics:

  • What is a Charter?
  • Scouting Units
  • The COR Position
  • Standards and Volunteers

Scouting America has compiled more information in the Chartered Organization Rpresentative Guidebook