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TroopTrack Basics
Troop 457 uses an online tool called TroopTrack to manage our calendar of events, track our Scout's advancement progress, and facilitate communication. In this topic, we'll introduce you to the basic functionality you'll use in the application.
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Advancement, Awards & Recognition
Advancement is an important part of the Scouting program which recognizes Scouts for demonstrating their knowledge and skills in topics that will enable them to be prepared for life. In this topic, we'll explore the different types of advancement, how their earned, and how our Scouts are recognized.
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New Member Boot Camp
About Lesson

The easiest way for adults to get involved is simply to offer to help out.  Adults can:

  • Attend Parent Meetings: The easiest way to be involved is simply to attend our monthly Parents Meetings.  Held immediately after the PLC meetings, we will review the Scouts’ plans for the upcoming month (and beyond) and look for ways that the adults can help support those plans. 
  • Participate in a Board of Review: Another great way to get involved is to participate in a Board of Review.  Held during Troop meetings, a Board of Review is the final requirement for Scouts to earn a new rank.  As a participant, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know other Scouts and learn more about the skills your Scout will be developing in the program.
  • Help plan an event: When you attend our Parent Meetings, you can also volunteer to help plan or coordinate Troop events.  We’ll always pair new adults with existing members so you can learn how we’ve planned these events in the past.
  • Participating in Troop Activities: BSA policy requires “two deep leadership” for all Troop activities.  By participating as an unregistered adult, you help us meet those requirements and ensure we don’t need to cancel scheduled events.

While we don’t require parents to actively participate in the Troop, your help and support helps to free up our registered leaders’ time to focus more on enabling your Scouts to reach their full potential in the program.

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