Getting the Most From Internet Advancement

1. Getting the Most FromInternet Advancement National Advancement Committee Webinars and Education Task Force Beta Test Version Please provide suggestions for improvement to advancement.team@scouting.orgno later than Feb. 28, 2013. Expiration Date This presentation is not to be used after April 30, 2013. Obtain an updated version at www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/resources.aspx

2. Why Report Advancement? One of Eight Methods of Scouting • Ideals • Patrol Method • Outdoor Programs • Advancement • Adult Association • Personal Growth • Leadership Development • Uniform

3. Why Report Advancement? Part of Scouting's Journey to Excellence

4. Suggested Reporting Frequency • Monthly, but at least quarterly • After every board of review • Before the end of the current charter year • Before Journey to Excellence reporting • More often for larger units

5. Why Internet Advancement? BSA recommendation on reporting advancement …from the Guide to Advancement, topic3.0.0.3

6. Advantages of Internet Advancement • Reducesor eliminates Scouts’ record gaps • Records ranks, badges, and awards • Can be done at your convenience • Will accept records from PackMaster™, TroopMaster™, and ScoutSoft™ for ranks and some badges and awards

7. Additional Advantages • Enforces most BSA advancement rules • Eliminates illegible handwriting • Allows advancement date corrections • Provides simple and intuitive interface • Offers Useful reports

8. Available Reports • Review Unit Roster • Unit Advancement Summary • Member Summary • Review Advancement Report • View Previous Advancement Reports • Print Membership Cards • Unit Order Form

12. What Internet Advancement Won't Do • Ensure a quality unit advancement program • Record nonadvancement data such as meeting or activity attendance,or positionsof responsibility • Record Eagle rankinformation • Record lifesaving and meritorious awards • Record religious awards or awards from outside organizations

13. Supported Operating Systems • Windows Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 8 • Apple OS X (Mac running a virtual version of Windows and IE)

14. Browser Requirements • Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 are OK “as is” • Internet Explorer 9 and 10 work using “compatibility mode” • Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari are not supported • For all browsers, Java scripting must be enabled • For all browsers, pop-up blockers must be disabled

15. Accessing Internet Advancement • Log onto MyScouting using your BSA account, then click on “Internet Advancement.”http://myscouting.scouting.org • Direct web address: https://scoutnet.scouting.org/IADV/ui/home/default.aspx

41. Where to Get Help • Help and FAQ links • Your council registrar or other designated staff • District and council advancement committees • National Support Center myscouting@scouting.org (972)580-2267

42. Final Thoughts • Cub Scout belt loops and pins • Board of review Signatures • Scout transfers • Dual registration

43. Questions? Thank you for attending!