swilliams Posted Saturday at 04:16 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:16 PM For any who use Troopmaster... we have a scout who transferred to our unit. His old unit kept an activities log on Scoutbook, so I'm able to see what he had done that applies to his First Class rank requirement for 10 activities. However, in Troopmaster, I can't figure out how to enter them. I can edit the entire requirement to show it as completed, but he only has 8 of the 10 activities done. Troopmaster, as we've been using it, pulls from the activities we enter and the attendance for those activities. Since he wasn't with our Troop last year, the activities he attended aren't listed. Any suggestions?? At this point, I'm thinking maybe just wait until he has two more activities done, then mark the requirement as done? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACAN Posted Saturday at 06:06 PM Share Posted Saturday at 06:06 PM Or...a lot more work, enter his 8 activities in your Activities file and show one one attendee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tron Posted Sunday at 02:27 AM Share Posted Sunday at 02:27 AM Why are you tracking advancement anywhere but in Scoutbook? Seriously, you eventually have to migrate advancement into Scoutbook regardless. National has mandated monthly advancement reporting and an annual advancement report in the month of December from everyone unit in the new GTA; those requirements are met by just using Scoutbook/SB+. You're doing at least double work by key entering any advancement in a third party software. I don't want to hear anything about SB/SB+ being difficult. I've used SB/SB+/IA, TroopMaster, TroopWebHost, and spreadsheets and I will say that nothing else is easier than SB/SB+; it all filters down to willingness to learn SB/SB+. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swilliams Posted Sunday at 05:59 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 05:59 PM (edited) 15 hours ago, Tron said: Why are you tracking advancement anywhere but in Scoutbook? Seriously, you eventually have to migrate advancement into Scoutbook regardless. National has mandated monthly advancement reporting and an annual advancement report in the month of December from everyone unit in the new GTA; those requirements are met by just using Scoutbook/SB+. You're doing at least double work by key entering any advancement in a third party software. I don't want to hear anything about SB/SB+ being difficult. I've used SB/SB+/IA, TroopMaster, TroopWebHost, and spreadsheets and I will say that nothing else is easier than SB/SB+; it all filters down to willingness to learn SB/SB+. Thanks for that info. I was unaware of the mandate from National. Hopefully SB is better now than it was when I used it three years ago. It was a nightmare. We had lost data, scouts removed from the roster, etc. I gave up the Advancement Chair job 2-3 years ago to take on other roles, so I'm just starting to refamiliarize myself with the program. We still use Troopmaster because of the reports. SB still doesn't have (as far as I've heard, and from the little I've seen while poking around) the functionality of TM in that regard. We do batch uploads to SB, so it's not all that much more work. Just saw that you've given me a downvote as well. What the hell, man??!! Edited Sunday at 06:00 PM by swilliams 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swilliams Posted Sunday at 06:06 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 06:06 PM I'm returning the downvote because I just checked the GTA and it is "recommended" to do monthly entry, not "mandated". You may have some weird issue with the use of third-party software, but don't give false information. Not appreciated. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swilliams Posted Monday at 03:24 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 03:24 AM I'm not sure what's happening here, but not happy. This forum has always been a great place for help, inspiration, and guidance. Being downvoted for using third-party software, which hurts NO ONE on this forum is pretty unbelievable. And not by one poster, but two. Tron gave incorrect information. I merely asked for help. Taking a break from this place for a while. Mad at myself a bit for letting this get under my skin so much, but there's enough negativity in the world that I certainly don't need another place for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjohns2 Posted Monday at 03:46 AM Share Posted Monday at 03:46 AM On 1/25/2025 at 10:16 AM, swilliams said: At this point, I'm thinking maybe just wait until he has two more activities done, then mark the requirement as done? The internet is a tough place out there. If you are wondering, this is why I have a concern with your post. Because the previous troop used different software you will have the scout wait? Preposterous. The requirements are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwakeEnergyScouter Posted Monday at 04:10 AM Share Posted Monday at 04:10 AM On 1/25/2025 at 10:16 AM, swilliams said: I can edit the entire requirement to show it as completed, but he only has 8 of the 10 activities done. 21 minutes ago, mrjohns2 said: The requirements are done. As you can see, they were not. She was asking for help on manually marking off a partially completed requirement, that was the whole question. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwakeEnergyScouter Posted Monday at 04:11 AM Share Posted Monday at 04:11 AM 45 minutes ago, swilliams said: Mad at myself a bit for letting this get under my skin so much, but there's enough negativity in the world that I certainly don't need another place for it. Take care of yourself. May you be well and happy, and may your scouts blossom into happy, healthy young adults as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjohns2 Posted Monday at 04:18 AM Share Posted Monday at 04:18 AM Gotta read the whole post “At this point, I'm thinking maybe just wait until he has two more activities done, then mark the requirement as done?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwakeEnergyScouter Posted Monday at 01:48 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:48 PM 9 hours ago, mrjohns2 said: Gotta read the whole post “At this point, I'm thinking maybe just wait until he has two more activities done, then mark the requirement as done?” The requirement isn't done, so the youth isn't due anything until it is. Therefore, there is no delay in receiving what is due because it isn't due yet. Downvote for explaining something factually and calmly? Noted. You're right, the Internet can be a hard mean place. That's why we scouts do better, right? May you also find happiness and contentment. I'm following swilliam's cue and sticking to my RL scouter friends for a while. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie Posted Monday at 08:07 PM Share Posted Monday at 08:07 PM 16 hours ago, mrjohns2 said: The internet is a tough place out there. If you are wondering, this is why I have a concern with your post. Because the previous troop used different software you will have the scout wait? Preposterous. The requirements are done. The internet may be a tough place, but in Scouting, we should be friendly, courteous, and kind. At least that's what we say every Monday evening. A preposterous notion, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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