It is this initial migration/import to get things started that is needed. that would need to be transferred into Scoutbook. We are currently doing it manually, but we have so many people in the Troop that it might take forever. Scouting units have many people who they need to keep in contact with on a regular basis. .jumbotron .section-inner { We just had to enter some updates. For more information, please see our Just a heads up, though - all content, information, and opinions shared on this forum are those of the author, not the BSA. Scoutbook provides access to valuable tools and We only support uploading advancements.csv file imports. You should treat this as a starting point and It was a learning curve for me moving from Troopmaster to Scoutbook, but in the end I like Scoutbook better. I converted our Troop over from TM to SB last fall. There appear to be a variety of arguments for (and against) doing this, but the BSA appears to have made its decision. Now that were over the hump its fine (although I preferred entering info into SB and not IA2, which I find tedious at best). I want to simplify things and move everything to Scoutbook. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Is there any way that I can import this data in bulk into IA? Hi Michael, In other words, you can create Summer Camp 2019 once, then add all the Scouts that attended, instead of adding Adam: Summer Camp 2019, Bert: Summer Camp 2019, Charlie: Summer Camp 2019 etc. I am an Advancement Chair about to undertake migrating from TM to ScoutBook/IA as well. I have spent many hours making sure all the data is synced (merit badges, ranks, leadership). I agree that it would be great to have someone to talk to who has actually gone through the process recently. Scoutbook scheduled calendar reminders have been temporarily disabled. Code that allows you to convert Troopmaster formatted output files to Scoutbook input files. devices. Post unit announcements to your website, home page, and newsletter. This forum has a treasure trove of great info Scouters helping Scouters! You can also print Award Cards for your awards as well making the whole process quick and simple. For example a single service project with 50 hours of service. Advice on migrating from SOAR and Troopmaster to Scoutbook. Our Troop had an out of council Life scout transfer in earlier this year. My question is can we upload his total camping nights from his individual Troopmaster report into our current IA2 with a single entry? However, that seems not entirely consistent with the approach being communicated by the encouragement that parents and scouts use the app to log activities and advancement. In Scoutbook I had to enter their leadership history by hand. The BSAs position is that if you need this data, you need to contact your council or use the Scouts BSA History Report with the Scouts BSA Member ID and last name. Lisa. I wish I could provide a turnkey solution but Take a look at a sneak peek of our new PackMaster Web 2.0. Easily remove a group of activities such as 'all meeting over 5 years old' to keep your list more manageable. the Scouting experience is a journey like none other. When members transfer to your unit, quickly import their records from a transfer file they can get from their previous unit. Edit activity, attendance, and other details on your unit's activities. Press the Export button to create a file. Merit Badge Counselors: This is currently an unknown. This topic was automatically closed 7 days after the last reply. I think we may just need to remember to do a weekly email. need to do at home to get caught up. We are now manually entering all 250 events into Internet Advancement. Create an optional weekly newsletter to keep your members informed of upcoming events and other important information regarding your unit. Just a heads up, though - all content, information, and opinions shared on this forum are those of the author, not the BSA. With Scoutbook you can create customizable calendar of events, Also any advancements your unit has previously reported to your council via Internet Advancement should also already be in Scoutbook. Just a heads up, though - all content, information, and opinions shared on this forum are those of the author, not the BSA. 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. Format: Comma delimited My question is can we upload his total camping nights from his individual Troopmaster report into our current IA2 with a single entry? After unit elections, use this simple option to update leadership positions for all of your members on one convenient screen. If you aren't using Internet Advancement, now is an Then, you would include that adult on any mailings. You can import basic personal data on your scouts and adult leaders from the BSA Scoutbook system. If they do, then we need to look at that gap in the export/import process. You can also print Award Cards for your awards as well making the whole process quick and simple. When adding activities using IA 2.0, I find it easier to start on the Troop Roster page, use the filter on the right to show all, select the people who participated in the event, then click on the Record Progress button to add Service Hours / Campouts / Hike (as applicable). Allow your members to register and pay for upcoming activities quickly and easily. Credit toward Second/First Class, Camping, Hiking, Service, etc. scout.py They are auto-magically added via the scout and adult registration process. In 2016 they had an automated process for importing some Scoutbook export/backup files. Android that. Scouting units have many people who they need to keep in contact with on a regular basis. Cookie Notice Privacy Policy. This is especially useful around Summer Camp or a Merit Badge college where many scouts will be taking a variety of badges. Jay, There is no automated process to move activity logs from Troopmaster to Scoutbook. 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. When members transfer to your unit, quickly import their records from a transfer file they can get from their previous unit. We use the SOAR feature to imbed Scoutbook in a SOAR window. Create custom permission slips for your upcoming activities. are required to use their credentials from my.scouting.org to sign-in to Scoutbook. when used in Scouting Forum discussions. Just a heads up, though - all content, information, and opinions shared on this forum are those of the author, not the BSA. There was a problem preparing your codespace, please try again. I wrote a custom Python program to convert the data to CSV. Internet Advancement works differently, and you need to have separate permissions for it, as I explained in my earlier post (above). Apple The Insert upcoming events button at least looks helpful. their Scouting journey and down the path to success. This took a while. I have no programming abilities and everything was moved manually. properly for your unit. If they have not already done so, ask one of your Key 3 (Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, or Chartered Org. Go to your unit page in Scoutbook. No response so far, unfortunately. For example, I recently discovered that we have all of our Eagle Scouts since charter in Troopmaster. If not, what have others here done to accomplish these things? Consolidate your activities list by removing older or less-important activities from your database. Easily stay in contact with your unit through email. Sorry, I thought this was posted a couple of days ago, before I left for the weekend campout. Check Include field names as first line of export NOT for former scouts. This took a while. Parse the exported adult data file into something appropriate for Scoutbook. I am a competent Python programmer. From here you can search for Merit Badge Counselors. We are also using Troopmaster for Advancement. What Scout information are you trying to transfer? Select all available fields. Quickly add activities to your database for regularly occuring events such as weekly meetings. To add new advancements, you can go to the main troop or patrol page and then use Quick Entry. unit, giving every leader more of what they need most: TIME. sometimes the act of leading can get lost in the act of Troop Roster: Make sure that all the list of scouts and adults is accurate. Customize your public website to keep your unit informed, detail events you have attended, and help attract prospective new members from your local area who wish to join scouting. Detailed tracking of fundraiser sales and payment collections. Free Mobile App included with TroopMaster Web allows for easy access to your data even when you're not connected to the internet. You can first verify at scoutbook.scouting.org, then log into scoutbook.com and see what is there. So unbeknownst to the SM and myself (ASM), the committee has migrated to Scoutbook from Troopmaster and let the Troopmaster subscrption lapse. In the end we had about 250 events! Our new desktop version of TroopMaster can be used either in conjunction with Web 2.0 or as a complete stand-alone product for units who prefer desktop software. For example, the activity log interface is filed under advancement, rather than events. Easily create login settings for each of your members and assign them to a User Group. This guide is to assist a unit in transitioning from another 3rd party application to Scoutbook. Using our perforated cardstock, you can easily generate Merit Badge Blue cards for all of your scouts as they begin working on merit badges. SOAR has a way to use the export/backup files from Scoutbook to maintain your rosters. Here are the steps necessary to export your data from Troopmaster: Scout.txt file: An awards summary makes it very easy to ensure you have everything on hand for the ceremony. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Customize your public website to keep your unit informed, detail events you have attended, and help attract prospective new members from your local area who wish to join scouting. 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. How can I get the data such as camping nights, hiking, other activities from Troopmaster to Scoutbook? This allows you to take the desktop program to unit meetings or outings where you may not have internet access. Thanks. easy-to-use interface. (SB), What do the red icons mean at the top of the Scoutbook pages? https://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/forums/frequently-asked-questions/3852/scoutbook-csv-data-import/. If they do not, thats a good proposal to make to them. Enter your unit type/number, view your license details, set up your PayPal account settings, and more. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Edit and manage activities and events for your unit. If not, Reports -> Activities -> Individual Activities You should utilize ScoutNET for all completed advancement and training Enter your unit type/number, view your license details, set up your PayPal account settings, and more. Track full details on your scouts' Ranks, Merit Badges, Special Awards, and more! Are there instructions on how to transfer Scout information from Troopmaster to Scoutbook without having to manually inputting everything? existing advancement data straight from Scoutbook into a fun and Things like short vs. formal first names, misspellings, etc can affect the matching. Scout Leadership: I had to do this by hand. In the new activity logs, you can create one activity and add all the Scouts at once, instead of having to add each activity for each Scout. Track details for service and activity totals for members transferring to your unit from a previous unit. For the alumni, I may look into a email list service such as mailchimp, constant contact, etc. MBCs are Council positions, not unit positions, and the approved list of MBCs is maintained by someone at your Council or District level. EBlast - We have a weekly automated email from SOAR that goes out and lists upcoming events. Parse the activity report into something appropriate for 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. Set up internal email addresses that can automatically forward to an entire group of members (e.g., selected unit leaders, specific patrol, etc.). Members: All Scouts Select Export/Backup. Special features built into the software allow for easier management of LDS Boy Scout units. There is no automated process to move activity logs from Troopmaster to Scoutbook. 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. With the Scouting app, its easier than ever for youth and I recommend using Quick Entry to make this task easier. 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. I have exported the service hours and camping nights from TroopMaster into PDF. Units using both our desktop program along with Web 2.0 can easily sync changes between the two systems. For example a single service project with 50 hours of service. A tag already exists with the provided branch name. 3. level 2. But Create an optional weekly newsletter to keep your members informed of upcoming events and other important information regarding your unit. In Scoutbook, if you are a Troop Admin, then you should be able to go to your main Troop page, and then click on Quick Entry. Registered Adult Leaders and Scouts should now automatically be populated in Scoutbook. Thank you for your thoughts. Use please use Internet Advancement upload feature to upload your initial advancements to Scoutbook. Advancement Rules Checking. We are also using Troopmaster for Advancement. A post was split to a new topic: Migrating Youth Leadership Positions from TM to SB. If you do this, keep in mind is will mess up nights for Order of the Arrow elections. This will take many hours. This is how most parents are kept notified of upcoming events. Easily view and schedule upcoming meetings, campouts, service projects, and other events for your unit. Login to get started. Work fast with our official CLI. If you run the Scoutbook Import feature for the first time and you are not matching a lot of members I was wondering if there was any easier methods. 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