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Task

7.0.1.5. Reregister every year

Required Often forgotten Repeats

National sends an email around the anniversary of the registration date. A counselor who does not renew is dropped from the rolls and is no longer approved to verify that any requirement was completed.

Notes and warnings

Warning. Adding and removing individual badges for a counselor is handled by the local council, not nationally.

Where this step comes from

  1. Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.1.5 · The annual reminder, being dropped, and who handles badge changes.
  2. Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.1.3 · Counselors must reregister annually to continue serving.