Introduction to myScouting.org and BeAScout.org
- 1. Introduction to myScouting.org & BeAScout.org 2011 - Greater Cleveland Council Baden-Powell Institute #CPT101 #CPT201 #gccBPI 1 @JeffreyGifford
- 2. Session Overview The myScouting.org site provides powerful Scouting resources to help you perform your Scouting duties more effectively – My Profile – Training – Unit Tools • Defensive Driving Course • Internet Advancement • Scout Parents • Tour Permits (suspended indefinitely) – BeAScout This Session's – Events Main Focus! #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 2
- 3. My Profile: UpdateMy Profile #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 3
- 4. My Profile: UpdateMy Profile #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 4
- 5. Training: E-Learning A wide variety of required and optional training is available online. – This is Scouting – Cub/Boy Scout Leader Fast Start – Venturing Advisor Fast Start – Youth Protection Training – Leader Position-Specific – Trek Safely, Safety Afloat, Climb on Safely – Safe Swim Defense – Troop Committee Challenge – Den Chief Training – ScoutParents Unit Coordinator #gccBPI – Hazardous Weather Training @JeffreyGifford 5
- 6. Training: Training Validation If you know the ScoutID or Username of your Scouters, you can get a list of their training https://scoutnet.scouting.org/trainingvalidation/queryattendee.aspx #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 6
- 7. Unit Tools: DefensiveDriving The goal of the Defensive Driving Course is to train drivers in collision prevention techniques while promoting an attitude of mutual understanding, courtesy and cooperation on the road. • May be used to lower automobile insurance rates • http://www.nscddconline.com/boyscouts/ ($19.95) #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 7
- 8. Unit Tools: InternetAdvancement URL: https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv Requires: – Internet Explorer 5.5 or newer • nothing else (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) will work – Unit ID (not your Unit Number!!) • Call Council or District Executive • Unit ID for Good Turn for America or Internet Rechartering may work – Unit Number – four digits, i.e., 0004 #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 8
- 9. Unit Tools: InternetAdvancement Steps: https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv 1) Load Roster (from Council data) or Upload Advancement File (Pack/Troopmaster, etc.) 2) Update Member(s) – Ranks and Awards (Arrow Points, LNT, etc.) – Activity Badges & Merit Badges 3) Submit Report Other Features • Review Unit Roster (includes PersonID) • Advancement Summary Report • Member Summary (individual or subset) • Print Membership Cards #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 9
- 10. Unit Tools: InternetRechartering URL: https://scoutnet.scouting.org/ucrs Requires: – Internet Explorer 6.0 (!!) or newer • nothing else (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) will work – Unit ID (not your Unit Number!!) • This time, they call it an “Access Code” • Call Council or District Executive • Unit ID for Good Turn for America or Internet Advancement may work – Unit Number – four digits, i.e., 0004 Use this once a year when you recharter – November/December #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 10
- 11. Unit Tools: ScoutParents URL: https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/ScoutParents.aspx Related to: http://www.scoutparents.org A ScoutParent is a parent or adult mentor of a Scout who enthusiastically participates with their Scout and also helps other volunteers to provide the best quality program experience to all youth in every unit. Resources: – Scouting with your Child • Your Partner in Parenting • Your Child's Safety – Family Fun – Parenting Book • Online eBook (pdf) #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford
- 12. Unit Tools: TourPermits 0) Start (FAQ) 1) Create Tour Permit 2) Enter Vehicle Information Make/Model/Year, # in vehicle, Owner's Name & DL#, Liability & Property Damage information 3) Enter Training Information 4) Enter Tour Details 1. Enter Tour Information 2. Accept Policies 3. Select Transportation & Specify Itinerary 4. Select Trained Adults 5) Submit Tour Permit #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 12
- 13. Unit Tools: BeAScout Lead Management for your Unit http://bit.ly/g9wyxD #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 13
- 14. Unit Tools: BeAScout Break to BeAScout Slidedeck http://bit.ly/hYZCxz or http://www.scouting.org/filestore/beascout /ppt/beascoutwebinarpresentation.ppt Then hands-on demo with your User Name and Password at: http://myScouting.org #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford 14
- 15. Events: Event Registration Registrations – Philmont Training Center – World Scout Jamboree – National Scout Jamboree Materials #gccBPI @JeffreyGifford
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- 18. Introduction to myScouting.org & BeAScout.org Slides are posted to: http://www.slideshare.net/JeffreyGifford 2011 - Greater Cleveland Council Baden-Powell Institute #CPT101 #gccBPI #CPT201 18 @JeffreyGifford