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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
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The Troop has some spare equipment that can be borrowed as needed and some of our members have gear that they’d be willing to share.  
Here are a few of the places our members use to source camping gear if you need to purchase something:
  • Public Lands in Cranberry (they also have a gear rental option that you can use to try out gear before you buy it or supplement your gear with equipment you won’t need that often)
  • HikerDirect.com is a program that provides discount camping gear such as tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and other great camping products to members of various scouting organizations in the United States. Registering for the program allows you to browse the camping gear offered at discounted prices exclusive to scouts.  (BONUS:  Add a fellow Scout or leader’s name to your registration and both of you will receive a $5 referral bonus!)
  • ScoutShop.org 
  • Backcountry.com
  • REI.com (they also have a great online Outlet store that sells the prior year’s gear at a heavily discounted price)
  • Amazon (definitely check the reviews first)
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