All requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. Currently, there are over 20,000 scouts and more than 6,000 volunteer leaders. The big issue is that our treasurer just surrendered being treasurer after insisting he could do it for the last eight months to a year and without doing much. Marc, have not researched this, but if you unchecked the leader box on the parents rights page for their scout, they may retain their parental rights, but be unable to exercise leader rights for their scout. Beginning 01jan2019, bsa is offering scoutbook for free to all units. That means more time for you and your scouts to enjoy those lifechanging experiences they cant get anywhere but scouting. You will not need to move from scoutbook to scoutbook lite. A sort is available by merit badge, requirements or scout name. We have the most up to date news stories of any other scout resource site. Multiuser access online or through your mobile device. Troopmaster users scoutbook and troopmaster 3rd party vendors.
Troopmaster mobile is a native mobile app for android, ios and windows phone. So they would be unable to approve anything for their scout but could complete. This new app will give you immediate access to your troops most vital data without the need of a constant internet connection. The current internet advancement platform will be retired and replaced by a new online tool called scoutbook lite. Troopmaster web also includes our free tm mobile app for smartphones and tablets so your leaders can update data directly on their phone and submit these changes to your database on the website.
Many scout troops use a software package called troopmaster. Take the one corner thats at the center of the original sheet unfold it for a sec to see, now refold it, and tear that corner off. Good evening, let me start with some history, i and the tech guru for my pack. You will also be able to register for events and keep in touch with members. Scoutbook is the bsas online unit management tool and helps scouts, parents and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the scouting trail as of january 1, 2019, scoutbook subscriptions are free to all scouting units. Our troopmaster web is a fully webbased system that allows your entire unit to view andor update data directly though the web. Tarr, a chief scout executive in the 1980s, said regarding sexual assault cases against scout leaders across all 50 states. Updated each week, our blogs keep you up to date with news and stories about what is happening behind the scenes at scoutbook.
After the parent has been connected to their scout in scoutbook, they can log into the app with the same userid and password they use for scoutbook. You can use scoutbook to record and track advancement and awards. The most comprehensive management solutions on the web for boy scout troops, cub scout packs, and girl scout troops. The bsa announced it will release scoutbook lite, a new tool for quickly inputting advancement data, in the second quarter of 2018. Troopmaster mobile instructions troopmaster mobile allows you to view your rank advancement and merit badge status using your android, ios, or windows smartphone or tablet. If you have already completed these requirements as part of the webelos scouting adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the troop. Troop 1143 mobile, alabama troop 1180 the woodlands, texas troop 1185 dillsburg, pennsylvania troop 1188 rowlett, texas troop 1201 fullerton, california troop 1201 green bay, wisconsin troop 1203 california, maryland troop 1218 frisco, texas troop 1220 macon, georgia troop 1257 oakton, virginia troop 1260 frisco, texas troop 1261 grosse ile. She can see the scout when logging in via the web but not the app. Scoutbook lite to replace internet advancement in 2018. Comparison of boy scout troop management software scoutwiki. Autoplacement of merit badges and cub scout adventures, participation, service project hours. Girl scout bridging ceremony we could do this at the park for a little extra pretty. The patrol method is not a way to operate a boy scout troop, it is the only way. You can access scoutbook through a browser on your computer, tablet, or phone.
In this newsletter we announce our latest enhancements and the website of the month. Also works with the latest version of safari and internet explorer v11. The advancement rules in the boy scout handbook and the boy scout requirements book are different for starlife than they are for eagle. Annual health and medical record the scouting adventure, camping trips, highadventure excursions, and having fun are important to everyone in scoutingand so is your safety and wellbeing. Imagine updating your boy scouts progress toward a rank or a merit badge with a couple of taps or clicks. It would be better if there was a client app that synced for offline use. I have been very pleased with troopmaster for almost a decade now and extremely pleased with their personalized customer. Troopmaster vs scoutbook scouts bsa program scouting forums. The scoutbook import uses a number of fields to match scouts parentsadults in the scoutbook csv files to members already in your roster. The other scout troop management program can also track fundraising, attendance, individual progress towards the next rank and will store multiple email and phone contacts for each boy. A boy scout troopmaster once instructed me on how to use only one sheet of paper. We work around the clock gathering only the best news stories about scouting that are uplifting, positive, educational and uphold the scout oath and law.
The central florida council provides educationalbased skills and activities. Bsa announces scoutbook lite, a replacement to internet. Annual health and medical record boy scouts of america. I will spare all a 10 page ranting about how lousy bsas technology is. Scoutbook has reports called the cub scouts recognition report and the scouts bsa recognition report. In preparation, internet advancement will be retired and replaced in 2018 by a. This new app will give you immediate access to your advancement data without the need of a constant internet connection. Online training the online training courses cover youth protection and other bsa training. Completing the annual health and medical record is the first step in making sure you have a great scouting experience.
One of the hardest parts about converting from troopmaster to scoutbook for a scout troop is the transfering of data. This software was previously referred to as scoutbook lite. What are the pros and cons of troopmaster vs scoutbook. Quickly look up rank requirements, awards, electives, achievements, academic and sports belt loops and pins, merit badge requirements, lds duty to god, faith in god, and much more. Scoutbook mobile brings the world of cub scouting and scouts bsa to your mobile device. Before we started using troopwebhost, collecting money for campouts and events was a nightmare. We are getting a very hard push from our district to transfer over to and adopt scoutbook. Troopmaster mobile scout manageme 96% troopnaster web tm mobile instmctlons dounload. Thomas parody casts samuel97godzillas version scratchpad. Troopmaster mobile will allow your leaders, parents and scouts to access and update your most frequently used data via a mobile device. It will sport a slick new user interface optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Unless the patrol method is in operation, you dont really have a boy scout troop. Samuel97godzilla at wikia recent changes all pages subpages connections editing tutorial refresh thomas parody casts samuel97godzilla s version contentsshow cast lists thomasthe little engine that could emily the strling single engine that could emily as tillie emily and tillie are both beautiful molly as georgia both woderful edward as doc both wise and kind james as.
Work, mobile phone adults only gender, date of birth leadership positions adults only scout patrolden scout rank see below scout email addresses scoutbooks export files do not include the email addresses for scouts. Dont miss our coverage of the search and rescue merit badge and new screencasts. Quickly look up rank requirements, awards, electives, achievements, academic and sports belt loops and pins, merit badge requirements, lds duty to god, faith in god, and much. Our troop moved from troopmaster to scoutbook about five years ago. I also use the tm mobile app for in the field checks and updates. Troopmaster users very concerned about bsa buying scoutbooks. If you are using packmaster, troopmaster, rank nfile, scoutmate or scoutsoft, you may simply create an export file for upload. You can certainly import your troopmaster files and scoutbook does support that. Their son, robert eagle scout 1986, is now the companys president and senior programmer. Scoutbook tracks individual requirements for each award, rank, badge, etc, has a calendar and communications systems. The job duties of a camp counselor include planning summer camp games, educating children and setting up equipment. If the laptop is not at the spot where you need it then you dont have the info.
Advancement tracking for cub scouts, boy scouts, families and leaders. Troopmaster vs scoutbook scouts bsa program scouting. They have various sort options and allows a date range. Scoutbook delivers a suite of easytouse webbased tools that are helpful to scouts. Tracking includes ranks, merit badges, service hours, camping trips, hikes, and leadership positions. Packmaster for cub scout packs and troopmaster for scouts bsa troops. Trooptrack the complete scouting software solution. Homepage forums general scouting scout management software this topic is empty.
Your troop data on your iphone, android or windows phone with out an internet connection. I am very concerned that bsa purchased scoutbooks, which i assume is a competitor to troopmaster. This is the unofficial reddit community for all things relating to scouting in the united states and specifically the boy scouts of america. Every girl scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater world. Troopmaster mobile is a native not web based mobile app for android, ios and windows phone. Unfortunately, thats one of a long list of feature requests that was in the works and is now being ignored by the new ownership. Online data is available to everybody in everyplace that has cell service. The northeast illinois council, boy scouts of america provides lifechanging programs for youth ages 520 in lake and northern cook counties.
It is simply a new way to get your scouts achievements to your council electronically. What is the difference between the scouting app and the. Free mobile app included with troopmaster web allows for easy access to. In addition, when i look at our invite and see the undecided individuals with. Easily import your data from scoutbook to get started managing your records in. Enjoy watching thousands of scouting videos, news updates, forums, blogs and more. Unit advancement reports boy scouts of america capitol area.
Faqs for internet advancement heart of virginia council. With support for traditional packs, troops, and crews plus american heritage girls, trail life usa, and girl scouts, trooptrack takes the hassle out of managing your scouting unit. Scouts bsa has a lot to offer, but dont let the number of merit badges scare you away. I have compared the features and 100% prefer tm over sb. Sep 25, 2015 scoutbook and troopmaster 3rd party vendors. I knew i had something that looked better, and worked better, but i wanted to be able to print off a formatted sheet to buy supplies from the council, so i called national to ask if there was an api.
Progress toward the next rank completed merit badges partial merit badge information. Simply having control on our units data is a huge plus for me. Looking at the scoutbook web page, it appears it can pull advancement data from the bsa system and import from troopmaster. Bsas official web app, scoutbook, is gearing up to roll out a new solution in mid2018 that will leverage core components of the scoutbook platform to make internet advancement tracking easier than ever before. They are intended to be used when putting together a pack meeting. You must have a troopmaster web account created to use troopmaster mobile. The bsa has found that less than 10% of units use the csv data file import feature in internet advancement.
It was a pain to setup several months ago, mostly since it is designed as a mobile first site so everything is too mobile friendly the frames and back functionality appear to be designed with mobile in mind instead of speedintuitive use. I did all the research and guided them to utilize scoutbook. Third party ums software such as troopmaster may in the future be able. Data available in tm mobile will be restricted based on your userid and password in troopmaster web. Our troop uses tm, but my initial emails with the scout s dad is that his old troop used scoutbook. This free solution will replace the current internet advancement. Dec 20, 2017 bsas official web app, scoutbook, is gearing up to roll out a new solution in mid2018 that will leverage core components of the scoutbook platform to make internet advancement tracking easier than ever before.
Weve been very happy users of troopmaster for about 12. Troopmaster, ia, and scoutbook internet advancement scouting. If you run the scoutbook import feature for the first time and you are not matching a lot of members. But once we got it setup and figured out some of the quirks it appears to work fine for me. Once completed you will have access to unit, district and council tools. Sb was designed to work on mobile devices, so the option definitely exists to update things on phones or tablets, but an offline option would be great. With exposure to a uniquely handson learning experience and the opportunity to earn merit badges reflecting each scouts budding interests, youth unlock a world of discovery around them and forge a path for the future. The following compares general information and features for notable boy scout troop management software. This allows us to spend our time focusing on the boys, not money. When they release scoutbook lite, we will be creating an interface to input the dates for you so you do not have to do double entry on their site. Bsa acquires scoutbook, the advancement tracking web app. Gold award girl scouts distinguish themselves in the college admissions process, often earning scholarships for. Dec 21, 2017 this new application is being developed now from the ground up so that unit leaders can quickly key in advancement and other key data.
Or letting scouts input and provide proof for their own advancement progress. Get a full report of their traffic statistics and market share. Quickly and easily keep in contact with your members through email or texting. I miss troopmaster but most of the adults hated to use it. Forum of scout leaders gathered around a virtual campfire, sharing ideas and supporting each other. Troopwebhost allows parents to deposit funds into their scout s account online and the troop simply debits the scout s account to pay for events. See more ideas about american heritage girls, girl scouts and how to memorize things. So now, we need to recreate records, balance books and get things straighten. The skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the gold, silver, and bronze awards. We will populate the scouts first email address in soar with the first parents email address. For scouts who choose to continue working from the older books, the old advancement requirements are still available as well. They are intended to be used when putting together a pack meeting, court of honor or other awards ceremony.
Scoutbook provides access to valuable tools and resources that will help with the daytoday management of a unit, giving every leader more of what they need most. Topics related to the use of scoutbook can be addressed here. Units that already use scoutbook wont be charged when they renew their subscription on or after sept. Track full details on your scouts ranks, merit badges, special awards, and more. Scoutbook is a new webbased application we will be using to track our scouts advancement. An offline program like troopmaster keeps all of your info locked on to one device that creates a single point of failure. Scoutbook is a web application designed for mobile devices.
At least i know for sure that troopmaster can do this. Viewing 21 reply threads author posts july 7, 2014 at 12. I have a parent who is listed second under her husband. However, with bsa pushing scoutbook, and todays announcement that. A few years ago i contacted the bsa, said i wanted to release my product to compete with troopmaster and scoutbook. The scouting app is a mobile device scoutbook app that can be used by scouts and parents whose units use scoutbook. What remains to be known is if it can handle the data that isnt in the bsa system such as the history of camping and service events. Our troop uses tm, but my initial emails with the scouts dad is that his old. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Ive found that troopmaster is great at tracking and reporting on every detail needed to manage a troops advancement. Problems logging into my contact the national office and ask for tech support for my.