This document highlights the features and functions of the Find a Troop map and how the map integrates with Troop settings in Trail Life Connect. Views shown in Trail Life Connect will be from the perspective of the Troop Ministry Liaison.
Find A Troop Map
The Find A Troop map can be found by navigating to either:
https://findatroop.com or https://traillifeusa.com/find-a-troop/
Using the interactive map page, visitors can see where Troops are located throughout the country. Using the + / - buttons, or a scroll mouse, will allow for zooming in and out for more detail. Entering a zip code or other geographic search criteria in the lower right box will allow a visitor to zoom into a specific area. Map pins are plotted anywhere that currently Chartered Troops exist.
Hovering the pointer over a Troop’s map pin will reveal some quick pop-up information containing the Troop name, the organization name, and the physical address.
Clicking the map pin itself will then display further information at the bottom of the page regarding the specifically clicked Troop. The lower left displays the Troop name, organization name, and the physical address. If the Troop has specified, a link to a website and/or Facebook page will be listed under the address, as well as possibly displaying the Troop’s meeting times. If a Troop description has been provided, it will appear in the lower right pane. Finally, there is a button to click for a prospective member to connect with the Troop. Filling out the resulting form will add the individual to the Troop’s prospect list for follow up and communication.
Troop Details:
Connect with Troop Form:
Below is an example of a Troop that has chosen to provide a Description:
Troop Settings in Trail Life Connect
The pin placement on the Find a Troop map, as well as all other relevant Troop information displayed on the Find a Troop site, is controlled by the information entered in Trail Life Connect on the Troop’s “General Settings” page. The “General Settings” page is accessible on the left menu by expanding “Troop Settings” and clicking “General Settings.” This page is only accessible and editable by the Core Leaders of the Troop:
- Senior Ministry Leader
- Troop Ministry Liaison
- Troopmaster
- Committee Chairperson
- Treasurer
- Chaplain
The ‘Troop Meeting Location’ section of the General Settings page is where the meeting address is specified, as well as providing an optional link to the Troop’s website and/or Facebook page. Also optional is a space to enter a brief Troop overview. Each of these elements are displayed in the lower portion details of the Find A Troop map when the Troop map pin is clicked.
The next section of the General Settings page is where the Troop can optionally choose to list the days and times when the Troop meets, as well as whether to display that information on the Find a Troop map.
*More information regarding the Troop’s General Settings can be found in the “General Settings” Help item listed within the Trail Life Connect Help menu.