Sea Scout Ship "Sea Wolf" (7730)




Meetings

Regular meetings are held  throughout the year with special programs and outings during the summer.

 Ship Meetings:  2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30PM.

Unit Committee Meeting:  3rd Thursday via Zoom.

Meeting Location: Camp Albemarle (156 Albemarle Dr, Newport, NC 28570,) We will normally meet in the dining hall, but may meet at other locations based on the camp usage.  Check the calendar for updated meeting locations.

Points of Contact

Charter Organization Representative: Dr. Darden Eure 

Committee Chair: Dr. Pat Curley, AuxScout20@gmail.com, 910-340-3383

Skipper, Ship 7730:  Michael Kies, Scouts7730@gmail.com 

Mate/Secretary: Nikki Kies, ship7730.secretary@gmail.com

Expenses

Registration-   

New Scout Cost: Registration-           $99.00 + $25 (Pro-rated by month after Dec) 

Dues- Dues are $60.00 per year ($5.00 per month) for youth. This can be paid annually, semiannually, quarterly or monthly. If a Scout drops out from the program all funds on his account will be put in the Unit operating funds.

Activity Fees- The unit will include the cost of food and supplies needed for activities for the year. Activity fees such as the cost of camporees, programs and summer programs will be paid for by the individual.  Adult, youth serving (Uniform wearing- Skipper, Mate, Scoutmaster, Assist. SM or individuals required for two up leadership) will have program fees paid by the unit as they are necessary for the program. The unit program budget expense for meals and materials will be figured at $15.00 per weekend event.  Example:  Scouts attend the District Camporee the registration cost is $15.00.  The youth pays the $15.00 and the unit pays for all food and equipment that they Scout consumes over the weekend. 

Uniforms- See Resources

Fundraising

Fund Raising-  All fundraising will be conducted in accordance with BSA Guidelines.

Unit Fund Raising Policy- The object of fundraising is that youth learn to raise funds for their program. Scouts will be given opportunities to raise all of the money they need for dues and activities through the annual fundraising efforts.

Unit Sales- where the unit is involved as a group, such as Show and Sell, Car Washes, Service projects. All funds (minus expenses) will be divided 50% to the unit’s operating cost and 50% to the Scouts that participated. The funds will be divided by the total amount of hours per youth participation.

Individual sales where the Scouts work on their own and take individual orders- Popcorn, Peanut Sales or other individual effort. All funds raised by the Scout will be kept on account for his or her use- such as dues, activity fees, scout item purchases.  Example Scouts take individual orders for Popcorn and turn in the sheet. Those funds credit to individual account which will be maintained by the unit and reported on Scoutbook.  Funds raised by youth can be used to pay for annual dues, outings or other scouting related expenses.

Special fundraisers- Funds raised at fundraisers that are intended for the purpose of purchasing specific equipment or event, will be distributed as decided by the units youth leadership.


Contributions- Contributions of funds or equipment will not be solicited, but if provided voluntarily, all funds will be used for unit operating expenses or for purposes which the contributor desires.

Finances

A Scout is Thrifty!  Part of the Scouting program is to teach our Scouts be responsible with their finances and earn their own way.

Unit Funds and equipment- All funds and equipment will be the property of the Chartering Organization, Rotary District 7730, Passport Club, for use in its Scouting programs.  The funds for both the Troop and the Ship will be consolidated into one Bank account.  The committee will try to consolidate unit fundraising efforts and equipment when practical. Units may require separate expenses and have specific equipment needs, such as boats for Sea Scouts, or different camp fees for program. This will be reflected in unit budgets.

Budgets- Budgets for each Unit (Ship/Troop) will be developed in August for the Scouting year (September-August) and submitted to the committee for approval.