Just a note to scouters out there.  Please encourage your scouts to look into the other programs for older scouts.  The scouts will generally stay in units longer and you will get a better leader.  Don't have a sea scout, Venturing or Varsity program established?  Not a problem, There are other units with these programs that will be glad to pair up with your troop to offer them.  Afraid of losing your scouts?  Don't be, most scouts stay with their original units even when participating with a Ship,  Venture Crew or Varsity Crew.