I have no programming abilities and everything was moved manually. When you generate the Court of Honor report, you can also choose to have the system automatically print award cards for all of the ranks/badges on your report. Just a heads up, though - all content, information, and opinions shared on this forum are those of the author, not the BSA. Some of the data transfered over, (merit badges, etc.). This topic was automatically closed 7 days after the last reply. Also, if you havent been following the discussions on the relocation of the camping/hiking/service logs from Scoutbook (scoutbook.com) to IA2 (scoutbook.scouting.org), its probably worth a look through. Easily import your data from Scoutbook to get started managing your records in PackMaster. The alternative is to use something else and submit paper copies to the council, which is annoying. Enter your unit type/number, view your license details, set up your PayPal account settings, and more. Select area: Scout Data I called my council and they said that there will be some paper form that we will have to fill out for each counselor and submit it, and they will be auto-magically entered into Scoutbook, but as of this writing this process is unclear. that. Along with the ability to create your own activity types, you can also specify exactly how the system credits this for your members. sometimes the act of leading can get lost in the act of Troopmaster stopped exporting data for in-progress awards several years ago. Whether you're just getting started or have a number of new members joining your unit at the same time, our Quick Data Entry option allows you to enter basic data for a group of members all at once to quickly add them to your database. How To's, and so much more! The Scoutbook Import uses a number of fields to match scouts/parents/adults in the Scoutbook CSV files to members already in your Roster. }. Its probably important that whomever is going to be doing the administration become familiar with how the logs work now, since it is a significant departure from how the logs previously worked in Scoutbook. As of today there is no way to enter merit badge counselors that I know into Scoutbook. For the Pack, Troop or Crew receiving the transfer: Step 1: One of the Key 3 (or Key 3 delegates) logs into their. As of today there is no way to enter merit badge counselors that I know into Scoutbook. parse_activity_report.py We just had to enter some updates. This took a while. We are also using Troopmaster for Advancement. Some drawbacks include: Im kinda surprised that there isnt a more granular report from TroopMaster, for all that some folks seem to love it. If you kept Internet Advancement 2.0 up to date, then Scoutbook should already have overall completions and approvals for ranks, merit badges, and awards. .jumbotron .section-inner { See if you have someone who can be dedicated to this for a couple of months (to take their time) and make the switch. We are also using Troopmaster for Advancement. troopmaster-to-scoutbook. We are now manually entering all 250 events into Internet Advancement. Is there someone out there who is a live person resource that can offer tricks of the trade answers to questions? Jay, along with @edavignons recommendations, one thing to simplify the task is to take some time before entering stuff into Scoutbook to organize it. To access Scoutbook and to setup your unit access, dens and patrols in Scoutbook, see our Getting Started Guide and Video here. Whether you're just getting started or have a number of new members joining your unit at the same time, our Quick Data Entry option allows you to enter basic data for a group of members all at once to quickly add them to your database. communicate with parents of absent Scouts about what their kids Format: Comma delimited I wrote a custom Python program to convert the data to CSV. and our Our new Quicktiles feature allows you to create tiles on your TroopMaster home screen. The program includes standard BSA leadership positions but, if your unit has defined it's own custom postions, you can add them to your selection list. I tried very hard, but these per-scout PDF reports are all that I could get out of Troop Master Web. Is there any way that I can import this data in bulk into IA? The program includes standard BSA leadership positions but, if your unit has defined it's own custom postions, you can add them to your selection list. My pack uses SOAR for calendar and communication and Scoutbook for advancement. What is Den Leader Experience? Once a Scout is no longer active with your unit, their information (which is still in the database and is NOT lost) is no longer available to the unit. Check Include field names as first line of export Please The first file you should transfer from ScoutBook is the Scout file. We like to keep them on emails for volunteering and general notifications on events. For more assistance, see the getting started guides here. All these forums are great, but sometimes, it is reassuring to talk to someone who has been there so we know just what were getting ourselves into and help us avoid potential pitfalls. Post unit announcements to your website, home page, and newsletter. trainings and leadership resources and so much more! 3. level 2. Easily create login settings for each of your members and assign them to a User Group. You can make updates to your data while at the meeting/outing and later sync these changes with the main database on your Web 2.0 site. Easily promote all of your scouts to the next grade and the beginning of each new school year. I guess I need to take a closer look at Soar. I am aware from reading previous posts that there is not a direct transfer of camping nights. Create custom permission slips for your upcoming activities. Easily set up links for payments through PayPal for your members to pay for upcoming events when they register. If they do not, thats a good proposal to make to them. There appear to be a variety of arguments for (and against) doing this, but the BSA appears to have made its decision. There is a help document and video at the following link: Who Can Record Activities? (Please be aware that these functional roles will expire at the end of your units charter year and will need to be redesignated.). Website Theme Choose from either a dark or light theme for your site. I want to simplify things and move everything to Scoutbook. Thank you. Post unit announcements to your website, home page, and newsletter. Select "Scout Data" as your area. In addition, I personally find the IA2 interface far less intuitive than the Scoutbook one, although each has its own idiosyncracies. Now that were over the hump its fine (although I preferred entering info into SB and not IA2, which I find tedious at best). Date Format: MM/DD/YYYY :^). Edit and manage activities and events for your unit. You can first verify at scoutbook.scouting.org, then log into scoutbook.com and see what is there. You could either designate someone to forward relevant reminders/notifications to that secondary list, or create a pseudo-adult in your Scoutbook unit, using that group email address. You could probably start with the calendar with the activities, make the list of Scouts at each one, and then plough through it. Click "Add All>>". Google group). What is the Log In as Den Leader For? This forum has a treasure trove of great info Scouters helping Scouters! Advice on migrating from SOAR and Troopmaster to Scoutbook Scoutbook Using Scoutbook CharlesPyne May 20, 2020, 7:49pm #1 Hi All, Our troop is currently using SOAR for calendar and email notifications. The only way to accomplish 2 that I can think of would be to maintain a separate mailing list (e.g. Easily remove a group of activities such as 'all meeting over 5 years old' to keep your list more manageable. If they have not already done so, ask one of your Key 3 (Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, or Chartered Org. Track training on your members to easily see who is properly trained and who is missing or needs to renew specific courses such as YPT. Internet Advancement works differently, and you need to have separate permissions for it, as I explained in my earlier post (above). This report was a separate PDF file for each scout. off the grid, this apps offline capability allows you to access Reports: Ive always preferred to be prepared, even when I turn out to be prepared for the wrong thing. Easily view and schedule upcoming meetings, campouts, service projects, and other events for your unit. Scout Leadership: I had to do this by hand. I didnt realize it had any options to integrate with SB. Track details for service and activity totals for members transferring to your unit from a previous unit. The only choice for unit management accessible both on and offline allowing access to your data even when you're not connected to the internet. organizing meetings for the year, to preparing for the next Easily view and schedule upcoming meetings, campouts, service projects, and other events for your unit. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. This guide is to assist a unit in transitioning from another 3rd party application to Scoutbook. I think we may just need to remember to do a weekly email. sign in Are there any ways to do these two things in ScoutBook? @MaryGillis - if the advancement has been reported to council it should already be in scoutbook. Advancement Rules Checking. I did not realize that TroopMaster didnt export this info. No response so far, unfortunately. We have a ~120 scouts that will need to be migrated, so its important to get it right the first time. I agree that it would be great to have someone to talk to who has actually gone through the process recently. Begin by exporting the "Scouts" file from ScoutBook. The app also has what seem like off decisions to me. I am a competent Python programmer. Email reminders to your members for upcoming activities. To me, activities are events, not advancement. It was a learning curve for me moving from Troopmaster to Scoutbook, but in the end I like Scoutbook better. Email reminders to your members for upcoming activities. It has been several years since I looked into it. .jumbotron .section-inner { Registered Adult Leaders and Scouts should now automatically be populated in Scoutbook. Welcome! Thank you for your thoughts. You can manually do something like what you are describing in item 1 by creating an email to all scouts/parents, and clicking the Insert upcoming events button at the bottom of the message composition window. In the end we had about 250 events! Rep.) to go to my.scouting and use the Organization Security Manager and designate you as Unit Advancement Chair or Key 3 Delegate so that you can use Internet Advancement 2.0. We have ~65 scouts and years of activities to migrate. Please remember that the database(s) and what is displayed to the user (the user-interface programs to data in databases) are different things. Our Troop had an out of council Life scout transfer in earlier this year. Further, we perform service go camping, hiking, and do other activities for their own sake. Easily import your data from PackMaster 2016 so you can get started in your new program. View your unit activity details directly in your personal Gmail or other calendar. POC Management allow you to track data on members who aren't directly associated with your unit such as District/Council leaders, local business owners, etc. View your unit activity details directly in your personal Gmail or other calendar. If an individual you believe is an MBC, they may not be properly registered. You can even certainly import your Troopmaster files and Scoutbook does support You can certainly import your Troopmaster files and Scoutbook does support that. Credit toward Second/First Class, Camping, Hiking, Service, etc. www.my.scouting.org account. Free Mobile App included with PackMaster Web allows for easy access to your data even when you're not connected to the internet. Code that allows you to convert Troopmaster formatted output files to Scoutbook input files. This topic was automatically closed 7 days after the last reply. unit, giving every leader more of what they need most: TIME. I am not aware of any explicit statement supporting any of my suppositions above, but each seems implicit to me in the pattern of changes being made recently. Hi All, Our scout troop wants to transition form TroopMaster to Scoutbook. See the guide here. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. We just have to change our workflow, that part is easy. Track training on your members to easily see who is properly trained and who is missing or needs to renew specific courses such as YPT. Scout Ranks: This was mostly up to date already. His former troop used Troopmaster and we use ScoutBook. Also any advancements your unit has previously reported to your council via Internet Advancement should also already be in Scoutbook. Members: All Scouts My troop is also migrating to Scoutbook from Troopmaster. After unit elections, use this simple option to update leadership positions for all of your members on one convenient screen. Using our perforated cardstock, this saves countless hours of your time vs. having to complete all of these cards by hand. It was excruciating. You signed in with another tab or window. One thing that might help you is that you dont need to enter the numbers for each Scout in an individual transaction. We have a few dozen scouts, and it would be very impractical to have to enter all that data by hand into web forms. The app was built just for Scouts and their parents and pulls Step 2: Go to Menu and Click. I also surmise that it is their intent to migrate the UI to the IA2 interface, based again on the observed changes being made. This data will need to be manually added to Scoutbook. Apple Track full details on your scouts' Ranks, Adventures, Special Awards, and more! Make sure you do not enter duplicates. Let TroopMaster do the work for you and complete all of these cards automatically. Select the unit whose scouts you wish to export. Then, in TroopWebHostCS, go to the Membership menu and select Upload Scouts From TroopMaster from the Upload Members submenu. Detailed tracking of fundraiser sales and payment collections. are required to use their credentials from my.scouting.org to sign-in to Scoutbook. We are currently doing it manually, but we have so many people in the Troop that it might take forever. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. can all be specified for each activity. In fact I consider it a blocker for adoption. Easily create groups of members to include on specific reports. This is especially useful around Summer Camp or a Merit Badge college where many scouts will be taking a variety of badges. This is interesting data on camping and activities. There was a problem preparing your codespace, please try again. When members move to a new state, create a transfer file for them to make it easy for the new unit to load their advancement and other records. Members: All Adults height: 500px; Using our perforated cardstock, you can easily generate Merit Badge Blue cards for all of your scouts as they begin working on merit badges. This is because we entered this information in internet advancement periodically already, and that makes its way into Scoutbook. Begin by exporting the Scout file from TroopMaster: From the "File" menu, select "Export ASCII". The Insert upcoming events button at least looks helpful. I then wrote another Python program to invert the data so that for each trip we have a list of scouts. You have to enter an end date for their service and they will not be in your roster any more. Learn more. Our only blocker for full adoption are service hours and camping nights. 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