Congratulations to the Units reporting Service Hours in March
Unit |
At |
Hours |
Pack 8880 |
Union Hill UMC, Canton, GA |
242 |
Troop 638 |
Heritage Presbyterian Church, Acworth, GA |
348 |
Troop 8880 |
Union Hill UMC, Canton, GA |
145 |
Crew 469 |
Orange UMC, Canton, GA |
128 |
Crew 641 |
Bascomb Methodist Church, Woodstock, GA |
110 |
Ship 100 |
Southwinds 100, Inc., Lake Allatoona, Woodstock, GA |
32 |
DID YOU KNOW... The AT District contributed 39% to the Atlanta Council's Hours for March.
Why, exactly, is it beneficial to log your Unit's Service Hours?
And, why should I take a few minutes to get setup and log the hours?
And, why should I take a few minutes to get setup and log the hours?
Credit and recognition goes to each Scout and Unit partaking in a project / event.
But, the bigger picture is JTE, a.k.a., Journey To Excellence. You may have seen some Gold ribbons handed-out near the beginning of the year. JTE awards, recognizing different levels of achievement in Scouting.
Believe it or not, almost everything you do in Scouting can be measured. Camping, Ranks, Events, Recruiting, etc.
From your own Unit to the Council up to National. Each Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, Post. Everyone can be measured to continue improving Scouting.
But, it takes YOU to help record those measurements.
One such measure, common to virtually all aspects of Scouting, is Service to Others.
Make your Service effort count by recording the event, people, and hours. The smallest little activity can add-up to large volumes.
Thus the catch-phrase, Log Your Service Hours.
But, the bigger picture is JTE, a.k.a., Journey To Excellence. You may have seen some Gold ribbons handed-out near the beginning of the year. JTE awards, recognizing different levels of achievement in Scouting.
Believe it or not, almost everything you do in Scouting can be measured. Camping, Ranks, Events, Recruiting, etc.
From your own Unit to the Council up to National. Each Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, Post. Everyone can be measured to continue improving Scouting.
But, it takes YOU to help record those measurements.
One such measure, common to virtually all aspects of Scouting, is Service to Others.
Make your Service effort count by recording the event, people, and hours. The smallest little activity can add-up to large volumes.
Thus the catch-phrase, Log Your Service Hours.
So, now that you know the reason and how your part contributes, how do you get started?
Get an Account to the Service Hours Reporting system.
Okay, great, but one of the things asked-for is a UNIT ID. And its NOT your Pack, Troop, Crew, Post, Ship unit number.
But, where do you get one?
Call the Atlanta Council VSC. One such person who can help is Frank Tapia, Customer Service Specialist, (770) 956-5693.
Let Frank, or another well-trained Customer Service Specialist, know who you are. They may ask for an e-mail for verification, they may know you from that crazy skit at the last OA Tapout. Whatever the case, you'll be provided up-to an 11-digit Unit ID number.
Don't loose this number. Its a unique number tying the main Service Hours Entry system to your Unit.
Once you have the up-to 11-digit number, you're ready to setup an account in the Service Hours Reporting system.
Below is a brief explanation on getting signed-up for an account, and, entering projects.
For more details, click on the Read Help button below.
If you want to see the all the measurements specific to your Unit type, checkout the 2019 Scorecards.
Getting an AccoutFirst-Time Users – Log In
What you will need: · Your unit ID (five to 11 digits) · Your unit number (four digits, no letters – ex. Pack 62 = 0062) If you do not have this information, call your district or council and they can supply your unit ID. To register on the site: 1. Place your cursor over the words New Users Click Here and click the left mouse button. 2. Click I agree at the Confidentiality Statement window. If you disagree, you will not be allowed to enter information into the site. 3. Use the unit ID (five- to 11-digit number) and local unit number (four-digit number) you received from the council to fill in the three fields on the user profile page. In the second field, select the type of unit you are registering. If you have not received your unit’s ID number or local unit number, call your local council or your district executive. If you are a volunteer for several units, each unit will have a separate ID and local unit number. (Keep this information somewhere where you can find it, because you will need it to change your user name or password.) TIP: If your unit number has less than four digits, add zeros in front of the number so that you have four digits (example: Unit 12 = 0012) 4. Enter your name, address, city, state, zip code, e-mail address. 5. Type in a user name of your choice. If the user name you typed in is already in use, you will be asked to select another user name. 6. Type in and verify your password. This can be anything you choose between six and 10 characters. 7. Click Register. The Home page of the data collection site appears. If you have problems logging in, contact the local council or your district executive to verify your unit ID. |
Help/Instructions
Entering Service Project Data 1. Click the service project description that best describes the service project in which your unit participated. Select only one type of service project. Use Other service project for any service project that does not fall into the categories listed. 2. To enter the date, click on the calendar icon to the right of the input box. Select the date using the calendar that pops up. Use the arrows on either side of the month name at the top of the calendar to change the month if needed. Click on the day the service project was completed, and the date will automatically be recorded in the date box. 3. Enter the number of youth members (Scouts) who participated in the project. 4. Enter the number of youth who are not members who participated in the project. This might include brothers, sisters, friends, or any other youth not currently a Scout. 5. Enter the number of adult leaders participating in the project. This number should include only registered Scout leaders. 6. Enter the number of other adults who participated in the project. This can include parents, grandparents, or any other adult who is not a registered leader for the unit. 7. Enter the total number of hours that members and non-members worked on the service project from start to finish. This number should include the time worked by both adults and youth. 8. If items were collected, enter the number of items collected. 9. Select the organization(s) with which your unit partnered on this project. If your unit did not partner with any organization(s), select none. 10. You will also be asked who benefited from the project or to what organization the items collected were donated. If the project directly benefited an individual or family, list individual in this space. If the project benefited a local charity, school, or other organization, list the name of the local charity, school, or other organization. 11. Space has also been provided for you to type in a brief description of the project. 12. Click on Submit Report. Review your answers to ensure that your submission is correct. |