TroopTrack & Slack Explained

Troop 635 uses two mechanisms to communicate and plan events.  TroopTrack and Slack.  Once you join the troop, look for an invitation to each in your email.  As a troop member, email T635Info@Gmail.com if any family member needs access.

Note: Troop 635 Scouts have a wide range of ages, and have differing access to computers, phones, and social media.  With TroopTrack and Slack, scouts can employ these tools, or an adult can manage or co-manage communication and planning with the troop.  With all communication, the guidelines in Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) must be followed. 

• You’ll receive an email “Account Setup Instructions” from noreply@TroopTrack.com
• Log in and set a password.
• Troop 635's TroopTrack Web Page - start at Troop 635 Home Page on TroopTrack
  • Selecting the blue “hamburger” menu shows links to Troop 635’s  Public and Private web pages.

• Click on the down arrow next to “Welcome to BSA Troop 635!” for Public Pages that can be seen without a TroopTrack login.

• Click on the down arrow next to “Troop 635 Resources” for Private Pages that can only be seen with a TroopTrack login.

• TroopTrack highlights:
  • “Plan”, “Year at a Glance”.   An overview of yearly events.
  • “Plan”, “Calendar”.  More detailed information about events.  An important aspect of participation is RSVPing for scouts and family members to allow for event planning.
  • “Share”, “Photo Albums”.  Photos of past outings and events.
  • “Share”, “Troop Documents”.  Troop 635 Family Handbook.  First version of Troop 635 Family Handbook.  Everything a new (or existing) family needs to know about Troop 635.
  • “Share”, “Troop Documents”.  BSA Part ABC Health Form.  Scouts and participating family members need to fill out Parts A&B.  Part C is required for events lasting longer than 72 hours.

Follow Slack’s instructions for creating an account and login.  Slack can be used in a browser or installed as an app on a phone or computer.

Where TroopTrack is mainly used for its event planning, calendar, and RSVP platform, the Slack app handles other communication tasks.  Slack is the tool T635 uses to connect with each other or groups and receive general information.  

• See Troop 635's Slack Page
• Channels allow conversations about specific topics from Campout information to Merit Badges to sharing Photos.
• Direct messages work like any other text message app to allow direct, simple communication between troop members.

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