We all want our unit advancement records to be correct and to match the council records.  This tutorial on "Internet Advancement" puts the control in your hands and avoids duplication of effort.   You are closest to your unit's activities and know what the real data should be.  If you can't read the original data... (Is it Thomas or Tomas?  Was that merit badge earned on 1/11/2011 or 11/1/2011?)  ...you know who to contact, you might even be used to reading that chicken scratch!  If you don't use internet advancement, some other volunteer scouter will come in and do their best to enter your data, but there is so much more they could be doing with their time.  So take control of the accuracy and timeliness of your unit's advancement by entering the data directly into Internet Advancement or by uploading data from your unit software.  If you are stuck or need help getting started, please come to roundtable and ask, drop a line to one of the district committee members or contact WebMaster@NLBSA.org

Check out these photos!  Yes, we're having fun, don't miss out next time, be sure and join us!

Klondike 2012 (from M. Morehouse)

or other information that you would like to share with the district.
If you have links to photo galleries already hosted on the web please send those along and we'll post them for all to enjoy.

Download the Flyer  Merit Badge Clinics 2012 II (8.86 kB 2012-01-10) 

Merit badge clinics start at 9:00am and are usually completed at 12:00, but for some merit badges, it may be shorter.  For Location and more detailed information download the flyer above.

BSA Announces New Online Tour and Activity Plan

(From May Totem Newsletter)
The BSA has announced that a new online tour and activity plan has been developed and is expected to be available for unit leaders' use on May 10, 2012. The new plan will no longer require signatures or approvals. Rather, as the plan is completed online, the required prerequisites for that type of trip or activity will be displayed. For any prerequisites that have not been met (for example, not having someone on a trip who has Hazardous Weather training where this training is required), and before being allowed to submit the form, the person completing the form will have to certify that all prerequisites will be met prior to conducting the trip or activity. Once submitted, an email notification will be sent to the council office, chartered organization, committee chair, unit leader, and emergency contact to let them know that a plan has been submitted. Receivers of this notification can log in to MyScouting and review the plan.

Other tour and activity plan enhancements include the following:

• Because email notifications will be sent once a plan has been submitted, it is important to maintain current leadership information in the system.
• Links are provided to current program-required training and education.
• System prompts and warnings are included.
• You will be able to review and fix any deficiencies flagged by the system prior to submitting the plan.
• You can store, retrieve, copy, and reuse completed tour and activity plans.
• Files such as trekking plans and flight plans may be uploaded.
• Unit volunteers who currently have access to the tour and activity plan will be able to view and update all plans submitted for their unit up to the day before the scheduled tour date.

If you picked up one of our flyers recently, WELCOME! It sure was nice meeting you, however briefly. Whether you are new to scouting or just want to get reaquainted, we want to help you get the information you want online, then when you are ready let's chat via phone, email or in person, as your interest and schedule dictate.   Did you just want to say hello? 

(More Info Here)