Internet Advancement Inland Northwest Council Program & Training Conference December 2011 Session Leader: Paul Yelk For Troops/Teams/Crews

Overview Purpose of Internet Advancement What You Need Important Things To Remember Steps Summary

Internet Advancement Units can submit advancement for unit youth members online Use Internet Advancement for the following: Adding ranks, merit badges, other awards Updating information on existing advance- ments (except Eagle Scout rank)

What You Need Windows-based PCs only! No Apples or Macs! Internet Explorer must be used! Following can not be used: Firefox, Netscape, Safari, Opera, (Google) Chrome, and others Basic knowledge of BSA terminology Internet connection - 56kb or faster

To Use Internet Advancement 1.Select Unit Advancement Processor 2.Obtain unit ID code from council 3.Gather advancement information – very important! 4.Go to Internet Advancement 5.Follow instructions to process and print reports 6.Have appropriate people sign printed unit advancement report 7.Submit to council (save a copy for your files!)

Things To Remember Use Internet Explorer Turn off all pop-up blockers Make Internet Advancement site a trusted site

1.Start Internet Explorer 2.Click on Tools  Internet Options  Security (tab)  Trusted Sites  Sites 3.Enter 4.Click Add 5.Click Close  OK Making Internet Advancement Site A Trusted Site ( once per computer!)

1.Load roster Mandatory step! 2.Update members 3.Submit report Internet Advancement Steps

Let’sBegin!

Accessing Internet Advancement From Council Website: From My Scouting:

Accessing Internet Advancement From Council Website:

Council Homepage

Internet Advancement Help Page

Council Homepage

Internet Advancement Welcome Page

Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)

Internet Advancement Welcome Page First-Time User Returning User

Accessing Internet Advancement From My Scouting:

Council Homepage

My Scouting Homepage

Internet Advancement Welcome Page First-Time User Returning User

Unit ID is your access code! 4-digit unit numbers please! Registration – First-Time User

Unit ID is your access code! Registration – Returning User

Registration – Confidentiality Statement

Registration – Information and Password

3 Stages!

Stage 1 – Load Roster Be patient while roster loads!

This can take some time! Stage 1 – Load Roster

Stage 2 – Update Member Select Members for Advancement New!

Stage 2 – Update Member Select Members for Advancement

Stage 2 – Update Member Review Unit Roster

Stage 2 – Update Member Review Unit Roster - Top

Stage 2 – Update Member Review Unit Roster - Middle New!

Stage 2 – Update Member Review Unit Roster - End

Stage 2 – Update Member Select Members for Advancement

Youth Ranks for (scout) 2-digits for months and days; 4-digits for years!

Save Confirmation Without this confirmation your record was not saved!

Stage 2 – Update Member Select Members for Advancement

Youth Merit Badges for (scout) 2-digits for months and days; 4-digits for years!

Without this confirmation your record was not saved! Save Confirmation

Stage 2 – Update Member Select Members for Advancement

Youth Awards for (scout) 2-digits for months and days; 4-digits for years!

Without this confirmation your record was not saved! Save Confirmation

Stage 2 – Update Member Select Members for Advancement

Multiple Person Entry

2-digits for months and days; 4-digits for years!

Multiple Person Entry

Without this confirmation your record was not saved! Save Confirmation

Select Members for Advancement

Submit Report

Review Advancement Report

Advancement Report – Top

Advancement Report – Middle

Advancement Report – Bottom

Submit Report

Submit Advancement Report Confirmation

Comments

Survey Confirmation

Print Advancement Report

Review Advancement Report

Save Advancement Report Save before you do anything else!!!

Review Advancement Report Page 1

Review Advancement Report Page 2

Review Advancement Report Page 3

Review Advancement Report Page 4

Unit Order Form

Logged Out

Remember Windows-based PCs only! No Apples or Macs! Internet Explorer must be used! Following can not be used: Firefox, Netscape, Safari, Opera, (Google) Chrome, and others Basic knowledge of BSA terminology Internet connection - 56kb or faster

Remember All unit numbers must be 4-digits! Ex: 0047 or 0269 Once you log in, “load the roster” Without doing this, the council can not help you! Remember your password!

Wrap-up Questions Comments Discussion