Chartering FAQ
The following represents a the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) we receive on chartering. This information will be updated periodically as new questions arise. If you have questions that are not covered here please feel free to contact us at rangers@ag.org.
Our outpost chartered earlier in the year before online chartering was available. Can I still get the 15% discount on my Ranger gear when I order it through the national Royal Rangers website?
In order to receive the 15% discount on Ranger gear ordered online via the Ranger superstore, you must re-charter your outpost online. The amounts paid to re-charter your outpost are pro-rated based on the number of months between when your current charter expires and September 1, 2010. This will bring everyone to the same charter period from that point on. We have included a pro-rated table on our website to assist you in determining your pro-rated amount. When you re-charter your outpost, this will not only ensure you receive the 15% discount, but it will also extend your current charter’s expiration date to August 31, 2010.
What if we have already chartered for this year? How will the pro-rated charter amount be calculated?
The 2009-2010 pro-rated charter amount will be calculated by determining the number of months between when your current charter expires and September 1, 2010. This will bring everyone to the same charter period from that point on.
How will the role of chartering coordinator change with the implementation of online chartering?
The role of the chartering coordinator is more important now than ever before. It is a role that will no longer focus on the collection and processing of paperwork and checks. Instead, it morphs into a role of speaking with leaders from churches about Royal Rangers and our new chartering benefits. A district’s chartering coordinator will work more closely with currently chartered outposts to remind them to re-charter so they continue to enjoy ALL of the great benefits of chartering. Another extremely important role is working with the district staff to develop strategies to charter more churches in the district! We never want to lose the personal touch district Royal Rangers leaders have with their churches. Online chartering allows one more person, the chartering coordinator to help with the personal touch! The chartering coordinator will still remain the chartering expert in the district!
What information will be needed to charter online?
To charter online, you will need to have the folloiwng information on hand:
- Church name, address, phone number, and GPH account number
- Name of your district
- Name and contact information for at least one leader including leadership position, address, phone number, and e-mail
- Number of adult leaders
- Number of Ranger Kids, Discovery Rangers, Adventure Rangers, and Expedition Rangers
How do we pay for our charter fees?
Online chartering conveniently allows the use of a church’s or individual’s payment card. If check payment is preferred, a $15 processing fee will apply to mail in check payments.
Can our church use its Gospel Publishing House (GPH) account number to pay our outposts charter fees?
As the Assemblies of God publishing house, GPH is responsible to sell products. Since Royal Rangers charter is not a product but a service, the General Council accounting system will not charge these fees against a churches GPH account number. This policy predates online chartering. The GPH account number required during the online chartering process is used primarily for the purpose of identifying the church.
Does my church have to charter every boy and leader?
Yes, every boy and leader should be chartered.