Preamble

Forged in the flames of a campfire at old Camp Chank-tun-un-gi in the summer of 1920 under the guidance of "Chief" Francis O. Belzer, Firecrafter has been dedicated from the beginning to the service of Scouting and to advancing the principles and ideals of the Scouting movement. Like our founders, we are committed to the development of leadership through friendship and service, and we pledge our steadfast loyalty to the ideals laid down in our Creed:

We believe that leadership ought to be fostered and its high trusts and responsibilities cultivated.

We believe that a scout becomes a better scout when he exhibits unselfish friendship to others.

We believe that a Firecrafter's service to scouting aids both the Firecrafter and every Scout in building character and citizenship.

Organization

Name and Affiliation

This Scouting service fraternity shall be known as Firecrafter. Firecrafter shall be affiliated with the Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, under the administrative authority of the Council Scout Executive.

Functional Groups

Firecrafter shall be comprised of the following functional groups: Firecrafter Council, Flames, Embers, Fires, and Alumni Association.

Youth Membership

Firecrafter shall offer membership to registered Webelos, Scouts, and Explorers with previous or current Boy Scout membership, through the Camp Rank System of five Camp Ranks: Webelos-Camper, Firelight, Camper, Woodsman, and Firecrafter. These ranks shall be administered in accordance with the Firecrafter Code.
The following prerequisites shall be placed on the requirements of the Firecrafter camp rank:
1. At the time of the Ritual: be at least 13 years old, have been an active registered Scout for at least 1 year, and be no more than 18 years old.
2. Have completed the Camper and Woodsman ranks.
3. Be at least a First Class Scout.

Adult Membership

Every youth Firecrafter and youth Minisino shall, upon reaching the age of 21, become an adult Firecrafter or adult Minisino, respectively, and shall become a member of the Firecrafter Alumni Association.
An adult Scouter shall become eligible for membership in the Firecrafter Alumni Association with the rank of Firecrafter when nominated and approved according to the procedures set forth in the by-laws, provided he meets the following requirements:
1. They are at least 21 years of age.
2. They are a registered Scouter, eligible to serve as a Scoutmaster.
3. They are active in Scouting work.
4. They have demonstrated interest in the outdoor program of Scouting.
5. They exhibit a sincere interest in Firecrafter.
6. And they have the following qualifications:
  1. A professional Scouter or a member of the Council Executive Board and shall have been a registered Scouter for at least two years by the time of the next succeeding August Ritual.
  2. A key staff member at a Council summer camp shall have been registered with the Boy Scouts of America for at least two years by the time of the next succeeding August Ritual, and shall occupy a position as Camp Directory, Program Directory, Chaplain, Ranger, or a department head in a major area of the camp.
  3. An adult Scouter residing outside the Crossroads of America Council shall have been a registered Scouter for at least one year, if trained in the position he holds, or three years if untrained, by the time of the next succeeding August Ritual, and shall have attended at least one long term camping period in a Crossroads of America Council summer camp during the 24 months preceding the August Ritual next following his nomination.
  4. Any other Scouter who resides within the Crossroads of America Council shall have been a registered Scouter for at least one year, if trained in the position he holds, or three years if untrained, by the time of the August Ritual next following his nomination.

Firecrafter Council

Definition

The Firecrafter Council shall consist of those Webelos-Campers, Firelights, Campers, Woodsmen, Firecrafters, and Minisinos, both young and adult, who have been admitted to membership in Firecrafter in the Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Officers

The officers of the Firecrafter Council shall be a Chief, a Vice-Chief, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and the Chief of the Flames, to be elected by the youth Firecrafter and youth Minisino membership present at the Grand Ritual. The Chief, Vice-Chief, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected by a simple majority of votes cast in accordance with procedures set forth in the by-laws. Each Flame Chief shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the youth Firecrafters present from each Flame. The term of office shall be one year, beginning September 1st following the election, and continuing until their successors have been elected and qualified. All officers shall be under 21 years of age for their entire term of office.

Advisors

An Advisor to the Firecrafter Council and a Professional Advisor to the Firecrafter Council shall be appointed by the Council Scout Executive at the Mid-Winter dinner for one year terms beginning the following January 1st. The Council Advisor may, in conjunction with the Council Chief, appoint any one or more Associate Advisors to the Firecrafter Council as he deems appropriate. Past Chiefs are to serve as advisors to for their successors.

Meetings

The Firecrafter Council Committee shall meet in April, at the July Ritual, at the August Ritual, and in special meetings at such times as the chief of the Firecrafter Council shall deem necessary.

Firecrafter Council Committee

The policy making body of Firecrafter shall be known as the Firecrafter Council Committee, which shall consist of the following voting members:

Chief of the Firecrafter Council
Vice-Chief of the Firecrafter Council
Secretary of the Firecrafter Council
Treasurer of the Firecrafter Council
Chief of each of the Flames
Chief of each of the Embers
President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association

and the following non-voting members:

Advisor to the Firecrafter Council
Associate Advisor(s) to the Firecrafter Council
Professional Advisor to the Firecrafter Council
Advisor to each of the Flames
Advisor to each of the Embers
Vice-President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association
Secretary of the Firecrafter Alumni Association
Treasurer of the Firecrafter Alumni Association
Chairmen and Advisors of the committees
Council Scout Executive

Firecrafter Council Executive Committee

The operating body of Firecrafter shall be known as the Firecrafter Council Executive Committee which shall consist of the following voting members: the Chief, the Vice-Chief, the Secretary and Treasurer of the Firecrafter Council, the Chief of each of the Flames, and the President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association; and the following non-voting members: Advisor, Associate Advisors, and Professional Advisor to the Firecrafter Council, and the Advisor to each of the Flames.

The Firecrafter Council Executive Committee shall meet regularly to Administer the affairs of Firecrafter.

Committees

The Chief of the Firecrafter Council shall appoint such committees as may be deemed necessary, together with chairmen for such committees. Each committee shall have an adult advisor to be appointed by the President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association in consultation with the Chief of the Firecrafter Council.

Flames

Definition and Function

Sections of the Council shall constitute a Flame. The membership of the Flames shall consist of the Webelos-Campers, Firelighters, Campers, Woodsmen, and Firecrafters, both adults and youth, residing in, or affiliated with, the Flames. It shall be the function of the Flames to serve as an administrative and communication arm of the Council to ensure that the Embers within their respective sections are meeting their charter obligations; to promote Scouting, Firecrafter, and long term camping within their sections; and to work toward the establishment of chartered Embers in all districts within their section.

Officers

The youth Firecrafter and youth Minisino membership of each Flame shall elect a Chief and a Secretary-Treasurer at the Grand Ritual for one-year terms beginning the following September 1st, and continuing until their successors have been elected and qualified.

Flame Advisors

An Advisor for each Flame shall be appointed by the President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association, subject to the approval of the Firecrafter Council Executive Committee, at the July Ritual for a one-year term beginning the following September.

Flame Executive Committee

The Flame officers, the Flame Advisor, and the Chiefs and Advisors of each Ember with the Flame shall constitute the Flame Executive Committee. The Flame Executive Committee shall meet regularly to coordinate the Firecrafter activity within the Flame.

Embers

Definition and Function

District(s) of the Council, when duly chartered under the authority of the Executive Committee of the Flame in which such district(s) lie, shall constitute an Ember. The membership of the Ember shall constitute those Webelos-Campers, Firelights, Campers, Woodsmen, Firecrafters, and Minisinos, both youth and adults, residing in, or affiliated with, the Ember. The charter of each Ember shall be subject to renewal annually. It shall be the function of the Embers to promote Scouting, Firecrafter, and long-term camping within their districts.

Officers

The youth Firecrafter membership of each Ember shall elect a Chief, Vice-Chief, and a Secretary-Treasurer at the August Ritual for one-year terms beginning the following September 1st, and continuing until their successors have been elected and qualified.

Ember Advisors

At the July Ritual, the current Chief and Advisor of each Ember shall present to the new Flame Advisor a list of two or more candidates for the position of Ember Advisor for the coming year. From this list, the Flame Advisor shall appoint, subject to approval by the President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association, an Ember Advisor for a one-year term beginning the following September 1st. In default of such a list, the Flame Advisor, after consultation with the Ember membership, shall appoint an Ember Advisor, subject to approval of the President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association.

Meetings

Each Ember shall meet regularly, in accordance with their Ember charter, to carry out the activities of Firecrafter within the Ember.

Fires

Definition and Function

The Webelos-Campers, Firelights, Campers, Woodsmen, Firecrafters, and Minisinos, both adults and youth, residing at any one time in an operating Council summer camp shall constitute the Fire of that camp. The Fire shall provide for the candidacy of potential members, and shall work toward improving the physical facilities and the program of their respective camps.

Officers

The youth Firecrafters membership of each Fire shall elect a Chief, Consul, and a Secretary-Treasurer (or a Secretary and a Treasurer) according to procedures set forth in the by-laws.

Fire Advisors

The Advisor for each Fire shall be the Camp Director of the camp in which the Fire is located.

Fire Executive Committee

The Fire officers and the Fire Advisor shall constitute the Fire Executive Committee.

Meetings

Each fire shall meet at least once a week while its respective camp is in session to coordinate the Firecrafter activity within the camp. The Fire Executive Committee shall meet regularly to administer the business of the fire.

Firecrafter Alumni Association

Definition and Function

The Firecrafter Alumni Association shall consist of all dues-paid adult members of Firecrafter. Its function shall be to direct the Firecrafter long-term camp promotion effort, to maintain a sound financial posture for Firecrafter, and in general to render service to Scouting and to Firecrafter.

Officers

The Members of the Firecrafter Alumni Association shall elect a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer at the August Ritual according to procedures set forth in the by-laws for one-year terms beginning the following September 1st, and continuing until their successors have been elected and qualified.

Alumni Association Executive Committee

The affairs of the Firecrafter Alumni Association shall be administered by an Executive Committee consisting of the Advisor to the Firecrafter Council, the Flame Advisors, and the Alumni Association officers, which shall meet regularly.

Administration

By-laws

Firecrafter shall have a set of by-laws to detail the duties of the officers and the functioning of each element of the organization. Such by-laws shall become effective only upon approval by a $2/3$ majority vote of the Firecrafter Council Committee.