UMC & NTC Option 1
Option 1 keeps the charter with the existing United Methodist Church. It is allowed by both the General Commission of United Methodist Men (GCUMM) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The BSA carries general liability coverage which specifically covers the church, church leadership and leaders involved with the Scouting programs.
To choose Option 1, the unit will complete their annual rechartering process which requires the church's approval.
Additional Facilities Use Agreement form and Certificate of Insurance can be provided upon request, and this coverage is also expressly part of the General Liability Coverage already provided Chartered Organizations.
| File Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Unit Charter Agreement | Annual charter agreement between the chartered organization and the Natchez Trace Council, BSA | Download |
| BSA Liability Insurance Information | BSA General Liability Insurance Coverage for Chartered & Affiliate Organizations | Download |
| NTC-UMC Options Guide | The United Methodist Church and the Boy Scouts of America have been partners in serving youth for over one hundred years. Our goal is to continue this relationship for another century. To keep Scouting strong in our local community, we encourage the Natchez Trace Council, unit, and United Methodist Church leadership to schedule a meeting together to discuss the THREE OPTIONS listed below. | Download |
| NTC-UMC Recharter Options Letter January 2023 | Letter to all Natchez Trace Council UMC chartered partners about recharter options. | Download |
| UMC - Quick Reference Guide for Units | Grid-style at-a-glance options for UMC Chartered units | Download |
| UMC and BSA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | This MOU defines the positive, mutually supportive relationship between the United Methodist Church and the Boy Scouts of America. | Download |
| UMC Facilities Use Agreement | Allows Scouting units not chartered to the UMC to use their facilities for meeting and storage of program items. Provides insurance coverage guidelines. | Download |