Make sure you do not enter duplicates. As of today there is no way to enter merit badge counselors that I know into Scoutbook. Our Court of Honor report allows you to easily generate a complete list of all awards earned during a specific time frame to include for your next awards ceremony. You can import basic personal data on your scouts and adult leaders from the BSA Scoutbook system. Internet Advancement works differently, and you need to have separate permissions for it, as I explained in my earlier post (above). From here you can search for Merit Badge Counselors. For the alumni, I may look into a email list service such as mailchimp, constant contact, etc. The app was built just for Scouts and their parents and pulls Just a heads up, though - all content, information, and opinions shared on this forum are those of the author, not the BSA. www.my.scouting.org account. Begin by exporting the "Scouts" file from ScoutBook. Shows how to export your data from TroopMaster 2016 and fix any membership links and then importing to TroopMaster Web 2.0 Quickly add activities to your database for regularly occuring events such as weekly meetings. Easily create groups of members to include on specific reports. This took a while. for answers to commonly asked Scoutbook questions, Scoutbook The first file you should transfer from ScoutBook is the Scout file. Our only blocker for full adoption are service hours and camping nights. Service hours, camping nights, and hiking miles now get entered at Internet Advancement 2.0. Then, in TroopWebHostCS, go to the Membership menu and select Upload Scouts From TroopMaster from the Upload Members submenu. https://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/forums/frequently-asked-questions/3852/scoutbook-csv-data-import/. Step 4: Select Application Manager. Merit Badge Counselors: This is currently an unknown. I want to simplify things and move everything to Scoutbook. Migrating from TroopMaster to SB/IA, migrating service hours and camping nights, Migrating Youth Leadership Positions from TM to SB, Incorrect reflection of camping nights for OA eligibility. Select Scouts/Members from the pop-up menu. Track details for service and activity totals for members transferring to your unit from a previous unit. It seems that you have far greater control over your data (and Our scout troop wants to transition form TroopMaster to Scoutbook. expected by Scoutbook. Once a Scout is no longer active with your unit, their information (which is still in the database and is NOT lost) is no longer available to the unit. Click "Add All>>", Adult.txt file: Note that you also do not add scouts and adults. Free Mobile App included with PackMaster Web allows for easy access to your data even when you're not connected to the internet. adult.py Now its all right here in Scoutbook! (SB), Assigning a Key 3 Delegate or other position in my.Scouting (myScouting). No response so far, unfortunately. Visit Edit activity, attendance, and other details on your unit's activities. Thanks! 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. This forum has a treasure trove of great info Scouters helping Scouters! Camping Nights and Volunteer Hours: This is the killer. certainly import your Troopmaster files and Scoutbook does support format for Scoutbook. Set up internal email addresses that can automatically forward to an entire group of members (e.g., selected unit leaders, specific den, etc.). Unfortunately you need to enter each event individually. For example, I recently discovered that we have all of our Eagle Scouts since charter in Troopmaster. meeting, to tracking attendance and advancement. Scout Ranks: This was mostly up to date already. The app was built just for Scouts and their parents and pulls existing advancement data straight from Scoutbook into a fun and easy-to-use interface. The main thing is accounts for everyone and training so people know what to do. Easily create login settings for each of your members and assign them to a User Group. Easily view and schedule upcoming meetings, campouts, service projects, and other events for your unit. Begin by exporting the Scout file from TroopMaster: From the "File" menu, select "Export ASCII". Things like short vs. formal first names, misspellings, etc can affect the matching. I am a competent Python programmer. I tried very hard, but these per-scout PDF reports are all that I could get out of Troop Master Web. If your pack, troop, crew, or ship is already using Scoutbook, This is interesting data on camping and activities. But some retired members were also in there. Date Format: MM/DD/YYYY Cannot start Merit Badge for one of my Scouts in Scoutbook (SB), Eagle or other Rank or Award Not Showing Approved in Scoutbook or Internet Advancement, How to Record Merit Badges in Scoutbook (SB), Recording Scouts BSA Advancements for Crews and Ship Members (SB), How Do I Remove Items From an Open PO (SB). 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. Thanks. Take a look at a sneak peek of our new PackMaster Web 2.0. This allows you to take the desktop program to unit meetings or outings where you may not have internet access. trainings and leadership resources and so much more! are required to use their credentials from my.scouting.org to sign-in to Scoutbook. Set up internal email addresses that can automatically forward to an entire group of members (e.g., selected unit leaders, specific patrol, etc.). In Scoutbook I had to enter their leadership history by hand. In the end we had about 250 events! I wish I could provide a turnkey solution but Post unit announcements to your website, home page, and newsletter. Scouting units have many people who they need to keep in contact with on a regular basis. Thank you. }. Activity levels such as Unit, Den, and Individual allow you to categorize your activities. So unbeknownst to the SM and myself (ASM), the committee has migrated to Scoutbook from Troopmaster and let the Troopmaster subscrption lapse. :^). For example a single service project with 50 hours of service. Scoutbook provides access to valuable tools and Privacy Policy. Gone are the days of juggling den leader guides and other EBlast - We have a weekly automated email from SOAR that goes out and lists upcoming events. 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. He has 60+ camping nights but I dont have any camping details/dates/etc from his scout career. Scoutbook is also free and I think we were paying $75/yr for Troopmaster. Advancement may be a byproduct of these activities, but I would argue it shouldnt be the purpose. This topic was automatically closed 7 days after the last reply. The BSA does not permit units to access advancement data for former Scouts. parse_activity_report.py The Scoutbook Import uses a number of fields to match scouts/parents/adults in the Scoutbook CSV files to members already in your Roster. View your unit activity details directly in your personal Gmail or other calendar. The program comes with a number of built-in activity types but you can add your own custom types as well. Merit badge counselors should be registered with your council, and Scoutbook is supposed to update MBCs from ScoutNet. Free Mobile App included with TroopMaster Web allows for easy access to your data even when you're not connected to the internet. Create custom permission slips for your upcoming activities. excellent time to start. Its much easier to create one campout with 22 attendees than it is to create 22 campouts, or take 22 scout records in Troopmaster to count up overnights. Press the Export button to create a file. to use Codespaces. robmba 1 yr. ago. I only did this for the active scouts. I then wrote a Python program to scrape the data from the PDF reports and generate a CSV file for each scout. We have more than 65 scouts. You will need to manually move this data. This forum has a treasure trove of great info Scouters helping Scouters! 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. 2020 Boy Scouts of America - All Rights Reserved, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, find out how to set up a unit in Scoutbook. I want to simplify things and move everything to Scoutbook. Members: All Adults The app also has what seem like off decisions to me. Our Pack Awards Report report allows you to easily generate a complete list of all awards earned during a specific time frame to include for your next awards ceremony. New replies are no longer allowed. Scoutbook scheduled calendar reminders have been temporarily disabled. Check Include field names as first line of export Words get reused, for example platform might refer to the device (or a group of devices). Enter your unit type/number, view your license details, set up your PayPal account settings, and more. There is nothing more rewarding than helping Scouts through Good to see this can be integrated. Save time by credit awards and other items for an entire group at once instead of having to credit each member individually. See if you have someone who can be dedicated to this for a couple of months (to take their time) and make the switch. A tag already exists with the provided branch name. Select "MM/DD/YYYY" as your date format. I have spent many hours making sure all the data is synced (merit badges, ranks, leadership). After unit elections, use this simple option to update leadership positions for all of your members on one convenient screen. Credit toward Camping, Hiking, Service, etc. Transitioning to Scoutbook from a Third Party Application (SB). Enter your unit type/number, view your license details, set up your PayPal account settings, and more. I only did this for the active scouts. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Some of the data transfered over, (merit badges, etc.). Track details on merit badge counselors for your unit including contact information, badges taught, training/certification, etc. can all be specified for each activity. Android advancement data anywhere at any time. the Scouting experience is a journey like none other. @VictoriaMorgan - there is no such upload available to IA. Hi Michael, The scripts in this repository represent many hours of trial and error Here are the steps necessary to export your data from Troopmaster: Scout.txt file: Details on your adults' Personal Data, Medical/Emergency Contact, Vehicles, Training, and more! Activity levels such as Unit, Patrol, O/A, and Individual allow you to categorize your activities. We only support uploading advancements.csv file imports. For more assistance, see the getting started guides here. that would need to be transferred into Scoutbook. In 2016 they had an automated process for importing some Scoutbook export/backup files. Im not sure if I can pull similar reports from IA. Format: Comma delimited Most scouts and registered adults were already in Scoutbook. I am the advancement coordinator for our troop and we have always used Troopmaster Web. along the way. Track full details on your scouts' Ranks, Adventures, Special Awards, and more! height: 500px; There appear to be a variety of arguments for (and against) doing this, but the BSA appears to have made its decision. Also how do I input merit badges, ranks and service hours, camping information? If you do this, keep in mind is will mess up nights for . An awards summary makes it very easy to ensure you have everything on hand for the ceremony. devices. We only support uploading advancements.csv file imports. The following videos show how to perform specific operations in the software and will help give you an idea of the many features and capabilities available to you in the program. For more assistance, see the getting started guides here. 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. In fact I consider it a blocker for adoption. Units should not be entering MBCs. Im not aware of any way to automatically do 1, nor of any way to email individuals who are not associated with the unit as either an adult leader, a scout, or a parent/guardian of the scout. Step 5: Click on Pending Acceptance. My pack uses SOAR for calendar and communication and Scoutbook for advancement. Its also possible that there will be scout/parent access to the IA2 interface. Are there any ways to do these two things in ScoutBook? Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. troopmaster-to-scoutbook. 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