About dibbs Scout Manager

Dibbs Scout Manager was developed within a real operational Scout Group and is therefore geared specifically to the varied needs of a successful and active Group.

System functions:

dibbs Scout Manager is module. It therefore has many different areas, some of which will always be under development.

Now operational :

Group and Section Manager allows details of each Section of a Group to be maintained. This includes adding groupings such as Patrols and Sixes, logos for the Group and Sections, meeting places, times and leaders.

Member Manager allows details of each member of the Group to be captured and maintained. Includes areas for managing the HQ registration process, invoices and receipts, events attended, points, medical information, activity logs, badges and awards.

Events Manager allows details of Group and Sectional events to be captured and maintained. Includes ability to link members to events, manage a locations library, manage finances, create letters about the event and a calendar view. Easily creates standard A1 activity permission forms (NSW) for members to download and print. Also allows the creation of a timetable and print out of an evening planner.

Awards Manager contains information about the current Australian Joey, Cub and Scout awards schemes. Includes all requirements of the awards, images and a badge work management system for all Sections linked to members. Can also print requirements, certificates, progress charts and assist with badge ordering requirements.

User Manager allows Group Leaders to maintain the access to the system for other members of the Group.

Financial Manager (optional licencing) allows details expenditure and receipts to be maintained against budget headings. Includes ability to produce invoices/receipts, allocate payments to budgets and activities, banking reconciliations.

Website Manager (optional licencing) allows registered Groups to host a basic web presence. Includes management facilities for content, graphics and design.

Meeting and minutes Manager allows Leaders and administrators to share agendas and minutes with certain Sections.

Currently in development (2009) :

Resource Manager (optional licencing) a library resource of activity ideas and games for all Sections. Includes a search function, images and descriptions and the ability to link to a program event.

Equipment Manager (optional licencing) allows Group quartermasters to maintain an inventory of equipment and assets. Includes repair list, category management, depriciating costs for insurance purposes.

Future developments in 2009 if a Group inspires us to do them :

Camp Planning Assistant an on-line checklist for camps and activities.

Menu Manager allows camp and activity menus to be developed. Includes recipes, quantities and printable instructions and shopping lists.

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