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� Why Use Internet Advancement?Why Use Internet Advancement?Why Use Internet Advancement?Why Use Internet Advancement?
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� Setup/loginSetup/loginSetup/loginSetup/login
� Screens/FeaturesScreens/FeaturesScreens/FeaturesScreens/Features
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Units can enter ranks, Units can enter ranks, Units can enter ranks, Units can enter ranks,
merit badges,merit badges,merit badges,merit badges,
and awards onlineand awards onlineand awards onlineand awards online
Internet Advancement is provided to assist units with Internet Advancement is provided to assist units with Internet Advancement is provided to assist units with Internet Advancement is provided to assist units with
recording ranks, merit badges, and awards and recording ranks, merit badges, and awards and recording ranks, merit badges, and awards and recording ranks, merit badges, and awards and
reporting to the council.reporting to the council.reporting to the council.reporting to the council.
FeaturesFeaturesFeaturesFeatures•Simple and intuitive interface
•Works from any Internet-connected PC with Internet Explorer
•Will be updated with the latest rank, merit badge, and award options
•Use as a “Stand Alone” program or
•Upload files from Troopmaster, Packmaster, Scoutmate, Rank N’ File and
ScoutSoft
How Units Are AffectedHow Units Are AffectedHow Units Are AffectedHow Units Are Affected•Council advancement procedures that guide units
will remain the same
•Unit statistics are updated by submittals and will
display on council reports and be reflected on the
unit Advancement pages
•Current unit roster will be online
Benefits to Scouting UnitsBenefits to Scouting UnitsBenefits to Scouting UnitsBenefits to Scouting Units•Unit enters its own advancement records
•Unit prints a convenient advancement report
•Unit obtains current unit roster and unit history
•Great way to check that a youth has really
completed all requirements. Especially important
for Arrow of Light, Eagle, Ranger, Silver Award.
Benefits to the CouncilBenefits to the CouncilBenefits to the CouncilBenefits to the Council
•Youth member records are updated automatically.
•Advancement statistics are current
•Record keeping is simplified for all units
•Units can tell whether a scout is registered before putting him in for an
advancement award.
•Less paper, improved cycle time
• Only form of Advancement Accepted since Dec. 2012
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES
• Enforces most BSA advancement rules
• Eliminates illegible handwriting
• Allows advancement date corrections
• Provides simple and intuitive interface
• Offers Useful reports
Units will:Units will:Units will:Units will:
•Have one unit advancement processor register to use
Internet Advancement
•Access with a unit ID that does not change annually
•Enter ranks and awards appropriate to their unit type
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS/BROWSERS
• WindowsWindows 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)
• Browsers• 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
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
AVAILABLE REPORTS
• Review Unit Roster
• Unit Advancement Summary
• Member Summary
• Review Advancement Report
• View Previous Advancement Reports
• Print Membership Cards
• Unit Order Form
Ranks, Awards, and Merit BadgesRanks, Awards, and Merit BadgesRanks, Awards, and Merit BadgesRanks, Awards, and Merit Badges•Nominated awards, such as meritorious action awards,
cannot be entered
•Eagle Scout rank cannot be entered with Internet
Advancement and must be completed through the council
•Ranks must be added in sequence based on unit type and
program
Go to: catalinacouncil.org - Volunteers - Advancement
http://www.catalinacouncil.org/leaders/internet-advancement/
Welcome page
First Time User Log In
The unit ID does not change.
Returning User Log In
Confidentiality Agreement
Unit Advancement Processor Registration Information
Each unit has one unit advancement processor.
Internet Advancement Overview
Load Roster or Select Upload Advancement File
Select Members for Advancement after Load Roster
CUB ADVANCEMENT
Member
Rank
Entry
ACTIVITY BADGES
ENTER MULTIPLE SCOUTS FOR AN AWARD
Place a check mark
in the box by the
name of each
member
to receive
the selected
badge or award
UNIT ORDER FORMS
Features such as the
Unit Order Form
allow units to
complete priced-out
orders to fax, e-mail,
or deliver to Scout
shops.
Prior form entries can
be saved or deleted.
Troops/Venturing Select Members
for Advancement
Record Youth Ranks
Ranks must be added in sequence based on
unit type and program.
Record Youth Merit Badges
Easy Alphabetized List
Record Eagle Required Youth Merit Badges
Record Youth Awards
Nominated awards, such as meritorious action
awards, cannot be entered.
Sample Validation Message for Record Youth Ranks date earned
Submit Advancement Report page
Review Advancement Report – Draft before Report submittal
Review Advancement Report – Draft of Unit Awards Summary
Review Advancement Report – Draft of Advancement Update Summary
Print Advancement Report
Advancement Report Package for signature and turn in to council
Other Reports Available
• Unit Roster
The Unit Roster is the current roster of adult leaders and youth
members. The information is current from the time the unit
advancement processor clicks the Load Roster button.
• Unit Advancement SummaryThe Unit Advancement Summary is the history of ranks, merit
badges, and awards, appropriate to the unit type, recorded for
the current members of the unit. The information is current from the time the unit advancement processor clicks the Load Roster
button.
Unit Roster Information
Unit Roster – Adult Members
Unit Roster – Youth Members
Unit Advancement Summary
Youth Members with no Rank recordedListing at end of Unit Advancement Summary
Help for Unit Advancement ProcessorsHelp for Unit Advancement ProcessorsHelp for Unit Advancement ProcessorsHelp for Unit Advancement ProcessorsFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
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Internet Advancement HelpInternet Advancement HelpInternet Advancement HelpInternet Advancement Help
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Frequently Asked Questions with additional information.Frequently Asked Questions with additional information.Frequently Asked Questions with additional information.Frequently Asked Questions with additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions – link on Internet Advancement banner
Internet Advancement Help Contents
Internet Advancement Index with Keyword Search
Internet Advancement Help Frequently Asked Questions
Forgot Password entry
Forgot Password request reset confirmation message
Sample Forgot Password e-mail message text
Change Password
Enter old Password and then new Password
Invalid Date message
Message that existing date earned cannot be removed
Message that no future month or expired date can be entered
What should the unit do now?1. Appoint the unit advancement processor.
The unit advancement processor will then:
2. Obtain the unit ID from the council.
3. Go to the council Web site and enter Internet
Advancement.
4. Review instructions, Help, and FAQ.
5. Register as a new user.
6. Review current Unit Advancement Summary.
7. Gather youth advancement records and begin entry.
QUESTIONS?CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS
Start Over warning messageClick OK to delete all entered dates and re-load the roster.