- Wrong Type
- Calling something "Adventure" because it sounds adventurous - use "Camping" or "Hike" or what it actually is
- Using "Conservation" for a conservation service project - use "Serv Project" and the "Conservation Related" Credit Toward label.
- Using "Special Note" for something that needs to track attendance
- Using "Camping" instead of "Cabin Camping"
- Wrong Level
- Using "Everyone Including Parents" for a scout event - Use "Everyone Including Parents" when parents are expected to stay for the whole event.
- Generic Title
- Put "Rafting Campout" instead of "Campout"
- Put "Weekly Troop Meeting" instead of "Meeting"
- No Location
- No Time
- Didn't update Troopmaster when plans change
- Missing "Credit Toward" Labels:
- 2nd/1st Class, Camping, Pitch Tent, Outdoor is normal for a campout
- Hiking, Backpacking, Adventure, Aquatics, Riding, Cycling, Horseback, Motorboat, Skating, and Leave No Trace don't have any effect on Troopmaster, so include or exclude them if it helps communicate
- Not Taking Attendance - Scribe, Lead Scout/Lead ASM, someone in charge should take attendance
- Not creating custom filter - all campouts or events that need registration should have a custom filter created
- Registration ending too late - end registration for a campout at least two weeks ahead of time.
- Setting a Max Number - instead, communicate a sign-up limit if there is one, and the extra sign-ups are a wait list.
- Not clearly asking how many total people ("seat belts") can fit in a car driving to or from.