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Getting the Most FromInternet Advancement
National Advancement Committee Webinars and Education Task Force
Expiration DateThis presentation is not to be used after May 31, 2014. Obtain an updated version at www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/resources.aspxSlide2
Why Report Advancement?
One of Eight Methods of ScoutingIdeals
Patrol MethodOutdoor ProgramsAdvancement
Adult AssociationPersonal GrowthLeadership DevelopmentUniform Slide3
Why Report Advancement?
Part of Scouting's Journey to ExcellenceSlide4
Suggested Reporting Frequency
Monthly, but at least quarterlyAfter every board of review
Before the end of the current charter year Before Journey to Excellence reportingMore often for larger units
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Why Internet Advancement?
BSA recommendation on reporting advancement
…from the Guide to Advancement, topic 3.0.0.3Slide6
Advantages of
Internet AdvancementReduces
or eliminates Scouts’ record gaps Records r
anks, badges, and awardsCan be done at your convenienceWill accept records from PackMaster
™, TroopMaster
™
, and Scout
S
oft
™
for ranks and some badges and awards
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Additional Advantages
Enforces most BSA advancement rulesEliminates
illegible handwritingAllows advancement date correctionsProvides simple and intuitive interfaceOffers useful reports
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Available Reports
Review Unit RosterUnit Advancement Summary
Member SummaryReview Advancement ReportView Previous Advancement Reports
Print Membership CardsUnit Order Form Slide9Slide10Slide11Slide12
What Internet Advancement Won't
DoEnsure a quality unit advancement program
Record nonadvancement data such as meeting or activity attendance, or positions
of responsibilityRecord Eagle rank information Record lifesaving and meritorious awardsRecord religious awards or awards from outside organizations
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Supported Operating Systems
WindowsWindows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 8
AppleOS X (Mac running a virtual version of Windows and IE) Slide14
Browser Requirements
Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 are OK “as is”Internet Explorer 9 and 10 work using “compatibility mode
” and setting “*.scouting.org” as a trusted site
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari are not supportedFor all browsers, Java scripting must be enabledFor all browsers, pop-up blockers must be disabled Slide15
Accessing Internet Advancement
Log onto MyScouting using your BSA account, then click on “Internet Advancement.”
http://myscouting.scouting.orgDirect web address:
https://scoutnet.scouting.org/IADV/ui/home/default.aspx Slide16
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Where to Get Help
Help and FAQ links
Your council registrar or other designated staff
District and council advancement committeesNational Support Center myscouting@scouting.org
(972)
580-2267
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Final Thoughts
Cub Scout belt loops and pinsBoard of review signaturesScout transfersDual registrationSlide43
Questions?
Thank you for attending!