Comparison of boy scout troop management software scoutwiki. Their son, robert eagle scout 1986, is now the companys president and senior programmer. We show you just how valuable troopmaster can be with our advancement autocredits and rules checking. Troopmaster offers significant advantages over similar software products. Troopsoft scout software can import from other scouting software trademarked as troopmaster and eagles quest and import routines usually can be developed for any other scout software. Is there a good open source solution for boy scout troop. Trooptrack the complete scouting software solution. Troopwebhost is not affiliated with or endorsed by boy scouts.
Soar announces announced support for the 2016 versions of packmaster and troopmaster software. The major player in the commercial sector is troopmaster and its relations like packmaster. Oct 11, 2016 we show you just how valuable troopmaster can be with our advancement autocredits and rules checking. However, our linked boys troop uses troopmaster and, lets face it, its worlds better.
Troopmaster allows you to export data to a text file which can be uploaded to troopwebhost. Troop management software and web hosting for scouts bsa, user guide. Viewing 21 reply threads author posts july 7, 2014 at. There are 2 ways to enter merit badges with troopmaster web 2. Some time back, tsi troopmaster software inc intentionally. Troopwebhost is not affiliated with or endorsed by boy scouts of america. Soar announces support for troopmaster and packmaster dotnet. I was excited to learn every troop was being created a free account, and was encouraging the advancement chair of all the benefits, over their current software, troopmaster.
Try out a real working copy of the software user guide. Troopmaster vs scoutbook scouts bsa program scouting forums. Select the scout, starting and ending dates, type or types of activities for multiple activities, hold down the ctrl key as you click on the activities. Soar announces new nested menu and roster edit settings features, updates to the packmaster troopmaster import including transfer of medical information, and support for the new cub scout program updates. Use this 6 active coupons for troopmaster promo code. We did purchase the troopledger software from troopmaster at one point, but it never really took off with the treasurer at the time, and was never. Here is the list of items that i have identified as shortcomings of the scoutbook software. Webbased application, accessible from any internetenabled. When members move to a new state, create a transfer file for them to make it easy for the new unit to. The database features have totally eliminated paper records filed in binders namely adult training with expiration dates ataglance, merit badge library inventory and inout records and health form expirations. They have more than 50 years of reconnaissance experience, understood the troops and how they operate, and have a better understanding of.
Scouts bsa handbook for boys, girls now available on kindle. Transfer members to another unit when members move to a new state, create a transfer file for them to make it easy for the new unit to load their advancement and other records. We converted from troopmaster and troopkit software to troopwebhost about 9 months ago. There are no good open source solutions for boy scout troop management. With support for traditional packs, troops, and crews plus american heritage girls, trail life usa, and girl scouts, trooptrack takes the hassle out of managing your scouting unit. Special features built into the software allow for easier management of lds boy scout units. Troop 33 uses an online cloud based software, troopmaster, to track our scouts progress.
Troopmaster was written specifically for boy scout troops by professional software developers, one with over 22 years experience in scouting, and his son, an eagle scout 1986. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. I was not the one who knew the ins and outs of troopmaster but the. Soar provides innovative online services to scouting units such as cub scout packs and boy scout troops our first service a hosted unit website will increase communication with scoutsparents, improve unit organization, and facilitate shared leadership. This software was originally developed by troopmaster software, inc. The size of the latest installation package available for download is 3. The most comprehensive management solutions on the web for boy scout troops, cub scout packs, and girl scout troops. So, our girls troop is going to pay the money and switch to troopmaster. Troopmaster, ia, and scoutbook internet advancement.
Unitmanagement software that can synchronize with internet advancement does exist. Either one at a time for each scout or through the group credit. Be a scout colonial virginia council the macscouter bsa national council merit badge dot com scouter youth protection guidelines troopmaster software, inc official national oa website order of the arrow jumpstart for new arrowmen the netcommish bsa national scouting museum boy scout trail scout. For scouts who choose to continue working from the older books, the old advancement requirements are still available as well. But the boy scouts of america bsa doesnt allow our scout shop to sell you an. Exporting scoutbook or internet advancement back to. Boy scout troop 202 carmel, in home about us adult positions adult training. Electronic advancement reporting boy scouts of america. Troopmaster web more announcements can be found in our troopmaster web page.
Welcome to troop 1 it is the mission of the boy scouts of america to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law. Outdoor skills, rank, advancement, merit badge classes, we have it all. We have complained and tsi troopmaster software inc generally listens and then says they will consider adding back previous features if they get enough users complaining. Boy scouts of america troop 99 rochester minnesota. We have complained and tsi troopmaster software inc generally listens and then says they will consider adding back previous features if. Court of honor report and submitting to council youtube. Oct 22, 2006 troopmaster and packmaster are one of the most popular software packages for managing cub scout pack and boy scout troop unit rosters, scout achievements, and scout advancement. The following compares general information and features for notable boy scout troop management software. Just had my first virtual meeting with my scout troop. Scoutmasters have complete access to this tool and until now, were. Troop 72 uses troopmaster software which allows scouts, leaders, parents to access and track their scout advancement, activities, outings, etc. Bsa is making a scoutbooklite program for troopmaster users, so.
Logmein scout is a remote access discovery and management tool that gives system administrators the ability to detect instances of logmein and other remote access software, including pc anywhere, gotomypc, and vnc, on corporate systems. This is an active, outdoororiented group of boy scouts who serve antrim, bennington, hancock, francesetown and greenfield, nh, and. Boy scout troop advancement using scoutbook duration. The other 5 scouts that moved up with him from the pack, had the same item marked, by bsa admin. Troopmaster software manual unit websites, potawatomi area. The price of each program includes a site license for the whole troop or pack. Download the database from the ftp site install the software without the database to install the software, open the saved file. Scoutmasters have complete access to this tool and until now, were the ones who provided rank advancement updates for our scouts. We began marketing the service in earnest in september of 2009. Many scout troops use a software package called troopmaster. We are pleased to report that over 1,800 scouting units now use our software throughout the nation and the world. Scouting provides a wellcharted map for helping boys become better men, and boy scout troop 1 of.
Jul 19, 2007 pick the archive file, if you use more than one or just accept the archive1 designation that troopmaster uses as a default find the scout you want to restore and click the retrieve button you are finished, that boy s records are now back in the active files and gone from the archived records. Aug 23, 2009 a training presentation for using troopmaster software to support boy scout troop operations and recordkeeping. Thus, im asking if anyone knows how to get the information entered in scoutbook into troopmaster. To maintain such an environment, the bsa developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the cub scout, scouts bsa and venturing programs. Troop 2 is one of the oldest troops in new hampshire, with roots dating back to 19, and continuously chartered for almost 75 years. The dotnet version of these software programs allows unit leaders to share this information over the internet realtime via an ftp account. Be a scout colonial virginia council the macscouter bsa national council merit badge dot com scouter youth protection guidelines troopmaster software, inc official national oa website order of the arrow jumpstart for new arrowmen the netcommish bsa national scouting museum boy scout trail scout stuff. Each scout has access to his own records via troopmaster web. Not too many roundtables later, other leaders began to see the value of this approach, and in 2008, a second troop came online. Troopmaster promo code april 2020 updated live coupon codes. How to provide access to your scouts, leaders, and parents in troopmaster web skip navigation sign in. This book comes out every year and not only lists all of the boy scout rank requirements, but it also tells on the inside cover what changes. Viewing 21 reply threads author posts july 7, 2014 at 12.
Comprehensive site containing everything about boy scouts and the outdoors. Founded in 1985, troopmaster software has always supported the principles of scouting through production of our software and financial support for scouting units and. Troopmaster software offers a full range of windows software products for managing boy scout troops, cub scout packs, and girl scout troops. Serving scouters across america since 1985, troopmaster software is your source for scout and pack advancement tracking and so much more. Troopmaster is now updated with all of the new boy scout advancement rules, including all of the new rank requirements, and new merit badges for the new year. My view on this is to understand bsas own internet advancement. Troopmaster software auto mailer click next, use the default settings install adobe acrobat reader screen.
Allows a packtroop to accept online payments from adults scouts for activities. Unit advancement reports boy scouts of america capitol area. Scouting units that use packmaster and troopmaster software can now automatically create member accounts and create a web based unit roster in soar mypack and mytroop hosted websites. As discussed at our last meeting we will be preparing and serving a chili dinner to the community on sunday january th and we. Troop 436 is the oldest charted scout troop in san benito county.
A similar report is also available for boy scouts, venturing, and sea scouts. Watch this video to see how easy it can be to prepare for your court of honor. Hey troop, over the past few years we have adopted the january community dinner at first united methodist church as a troop event. For over 25 years, troop 709 in vista, ca has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. It is my opinion that until these are resolved, we will need to retain our licenses for troopmaster and in one case need to continue to enter advancement information into scout web. At checkout page you can save 0 to 90% discount for all brands by using our coupon code. Founded in 1985, troopmaster software has always supported the principles of scouting through production of our software and financial support for scouting units and our local council. Login to see upcoming events and your scout rank advancement information. Maybe it has to come in from internet advancement, but thats its. The scoutmaster is the adult responsible for working directly with the scouts providing direction, coaching, and support. Scouting is adventure, family, fun, character, leadership and so much more.
Boy scouts troop 2 antrim, nh adventure, leadership. Find stepbystep instructions for every function order now. And, it is difficult to adapt software such as quickbooks to a boy scout troop. Troopmaster advancement process rank advancement guidelines troopmaster software troop 11 committee has purchased the troopmaster program, an offtheshelf software designed to manage a variety of scouting activities. Faqs for internet advancement heart of virginia council. Troopmaster software po box 416, palmyra, virginia 22963 rated 4. In 1950 the mariners club of the first presbyterian church took over as the charter organization. Our new girls troop started out with scoutbook because free. In fact, over half of the troops in america have chosen troopmaster. To view troopmaster click on the picture to the right. Pick any package and upgrade at any time on a prorated basis. There are two parts to install and run troopmaster 2010 1.
Commonly, this programs installer has the following filename. Troopmaster has always been the most powerful and popular scout unit management system in america. The boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. If you are using packmaster, troopmaster, rank nfile, scoutmate or. This goes to show that bsa never leaves during the hardest times and if it did ever fall we would continue to be boy scouts. Our troop moved from troopmaster to scoutbook about five years ago.
We make it easy to submit your awards to your council. Troopmaster was written specifically for boy scout troops by professional software developers, one with over 22 years experience in scouting, and his son, an. Soar and troopmaster partner to integrate scout management. Includes full details for all rank requirements, completedpartial merit badges, special awards, leadership, training, order of arrow, and more. Our software library provides a free download of troopmaster ahg 1.
Our pack currently uses packmaster, the troopmaster variant for cubs. Reporting advancement is a requirement of the boy scouts of america, and entering it directly into the bsa system through an internet portal is the most straightforward way to get it done. Packmaster for cub scout packs and troopmaster for scouts bsa troops. Homepage forums general scouting scout management software this topic is empty. Apr 30, 2018 how to instructional videos for troopmaster web. Beginning 01jan2019, bsa is offering scoutbook for free to all units. Standard the basics needed to manage a unit advanced everything in standard plus financial accounting, online payments. The troop was first chartered by the first presbyterian church in 1n 1946 with four adult leaders and 19 boy scouts. In scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. In depth articles and guidelines on everything that is boy scouts.
Troopmaster vs scoutbook scouts bsa program scouting. In 1952 the mariners club became the hollister lions club. Troopmaster is a software tool used by troop 202 to track scout activities and advancement. Troopmaster millennium is licensed software developed by troopmaster software inc and is compatible with bsas scoutnet. Third party unit management software there are several businesses offering. Thats a bigger disincentive for commercial software, but the lack of. In turn, their documentation was entered into troopmaster,and then the file was uploaded, ia1. Beginning april 1st, scouts and parents will be able to log in, see their own rank advancement status, and viewedit their own personal information.
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