Getting the Most From Internet Advancement National Advancement Committee Webinars and Education Task Force Dr. Roland J. Barnes Committee Member Internet Advancement Training Chair Presented by Blackhawk Area Council Advancement Committee
Getting the Most From
Internet AdvancementNational Advancement Committee
Webinars and Education Task Force
Dr. Roland J. BarnesCommittee Member
Internet Advancement Training Chair
Presented by Blackhawk Area Council Advancement Committee
Why Report Advancement?
The Aims of Scouting• Character Development• Citizenship Training• Mental and Physical Fitness
Why Report Advancement?One of Eight Methods of Scouting
• Ideals• Patrol Method• Outdoor Programs• Advancement• Adult Association• Personal Growth• Leadership Development• Uniform
Why Report Advancement?Part of Scouting's Journey to Excellence
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
Why Internet Advancement?BSA recommendation on reporting advancement
…from the Guide to Advancement, topic3.0.0.3
Advantages of Internet Advancement
Additional Advantages
• Enforces most BSA advancement rules
• Eliminates illegible handwriting
• Allows advancement date corrections
• Provides simple and intuitive interface
• Offers Useful reports
Available Reports
• Review Unit Roster• Unit Advancement Summary• Member Summary• Review Advancement Report• View Previous Advancement Reports• Print Membership Cards• Unit Order Form
• Ensure a quality unit advancement program• Record nonadvancement data such as meeting or
activity attendance, or positions of responsibility• Record Eagle rank information
• Record lifesaving and meritorious awards
• Record religious awards or awards from outside organizations
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)
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
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
• Blackhawk Area Council link at: www.blackhawkscouting.org
Where to Get Help
• Help and FAQ links• Your council registrar or other designated staff• District and council advancement committees• National Support Center
[email protected](972) 580-2267
Where to Get Help
• Blackhawk Area Council o www.blackhawkscouting.org
• Jackie Snyder, Council Registraro 815‐397‐0210 extension 7514
Blackhawk Area CouncilInternet Advancement Training Chair
• Dr. Roland J. Barneso Home: 815‐344‐9118o Home Fax: 815‐344‐3329o Office: 815‐678‐7751o Office Fax: 815‐678‐6062o Cell: 815‐353‐1626o Email: [email protected]
Final Thoughts
• Cub Scout belt loops and pins
• Board of review Signatures
• Scout transfers
• Dual registration
Questions?
Thank you for attending!