During my time as head of DOGD, no, I didn't grant any charters. I don't believe the current leadership has done so yet, either, but you might contact them via the email linked on the website to find out what their current policy is.

Yes, I stepped down a little over six months ago. I'd trained up a set of students who were ready, willing, and able to take over the project, so I handed it over with a sigh of relief and went onto the next project.