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Introduction of New Relationship for UM Congregations & BSA
Dear United Methodist Congregational Scout Leader,
Your leadership and engagement with scouting is shaping and making a difference in the lives of young people. Thank you for your service. Thank you also for your patience during this season of strengthening and developing new resources for United Methodist congregations engagement in scouting, particularly a new relationship agreement formerly called a charter. We are happy to announce that the new agreements will be ready by June 30, 2022.
To help orient congregational scouting leaders, an information session has been planned to orient you to the new relationship agreement. If you are unable to attend this meeting, a video link, and FAQ will be made available to you following the meeting. Local BSA Council leadership is also being oriented to the new agreement and they will be receiving the same information you will receive.
Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. eastern time by Zoom. The meeting will be 75 minutes and will cover the following:
- The new relationship agreement. Every participant that registers will receive the new relationship agreement two days prior to the meeting by email.
- The legal protections for congregations in the new relationship agreement.
- The insurance purchased by BSA for congregations that enter into the relationship statement.
- How the new relationship agreement will be rolled out to congregations with scout troops.
- Questions and answers.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
Time: June 16, 2022 7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: United Methodist and BSA Relationship UpdatePlease register for the meeting by clicking the link below. It is very important that you register so you will get the logon information:
REGISTER HEREIf the link does not work, please copy and paste this address into the browser.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8716541940354/WN_ijj41D7lRg-VyLOm5KyJEgAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
With registration, you will get a copy of frequently asked questions and a link to the video recording.If you need help, please contact Steven Scheid at sscheid@gcumm.org or (615) 620-7261.
Steven Scheid, Director
Center for Scouting Ministries | GCUMM
The United Methodist ChurchBishop John Schol, BSA/UMC Team Leader
Previous Updates
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Recently Mailed BSA Documents
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Joint UMC, BSA Meeting Offers Clarification and Information
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Update on New BSA Relationship Agreements
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Charter/ Membership Renewal Clarification
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Recent Lawsuits Filed Against Methodist Congregations
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United Methodist Reach Settlement in BSA Bankruptcy Case
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BSA Voting Deadline Extended
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BSA Called Charge Conference – 5 Steps for Success
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A BSA Video Update As You Prepare for December 5 Charge Conferences
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Recommended Voting Action for the BSA Plan
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Further BSA Guidance After November 29
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Urgent Message Regarding BSA Disclosure Packets
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Important Deadlines for the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Settlement
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Next Steps in the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Case
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Reminder: BSA Chartering & Facility Use Agreements Paused
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Important BSA Bankruptcy Update: Receipt of Disclosure Statement Package
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Updates Regarding BSA
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Recommendations Regarding BSA
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