Getting the Most From Internet Advancement

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Getting the Most FromInternet Advancement

• National Advancement Committee
• Webinars and Education Task Force

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Why Report Advancement?

• One of Eight Methods of Scouting
• Ideals
• Patrol Method
• Outdoor Programs
• Advancement
• Adult Association
• Personal Growth
• Leadership Development
• Uniform

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Why Report Advancement?

• Part of Scouting's Journey to Excellence

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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

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Why Internet Advancement?

• BSA recommendation on reporting advancement
• from the Guide to Advancement, topic 3.0.0.3

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Advantages of Internet Advancement

• Reduces or 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

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Additional Advantages

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

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Available Reports

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

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What Internet Advancement Won't Do

• 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

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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)

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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

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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

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Where to Get Help

• Help and FAQ links
• Your council registrar or other designated staff
• District and council advancement committees
• National Support Center
• myscouting_at_scouting.org
• [phone]

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Final Thoughts

• Cub Scout belt loops and pins
• Board of review Signatures
• Scout transfers
• Dual registration

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Questions?

• Thank you for attending!