Venture Crew 4 - Getting Started

VENTURE CREW 4

GETTING STARTED

Getting Started

Step One: Understand the Crew
- Crew members must be 14-20 years old
- Research the Crew
- Read the Mission Statement
- Read the Expectations and Goals
- Determine if Venturing is right for you!
Step Two: Try it out
- Look at the Event schedule of the Charter organization
- Contact either the Adult Advisor or the Crew President for which event you would like to attend.
- Give your approximate clothing size
Step Three: Complete the application and pay the fees
- Complete the Venture Application form
- Complete the medical forms with adult signature
- Write out checks for the Crew fees
- Mail documents (or hand them) to the Crew Advisor

Step Four: Purchase basic equipment

Every member has one year to attain their basic kit
Military members of the crew are to buy
- Dark Blue Trousers & Frock
- White Muslin Shirt, Socks, and Suspenders
- Smoothside Canteen w/blue cover and w/ leather strap, US Belt w/ brass keeper, and Dark Blue Forage Cap
- Brogans
- Period plate, fork, spoon, knife, and cup
Civilian members are to buy
- The clothing necessary for your impression (consult with the civilian coordinator)
- Period plate, fork, spoon, knife, and cup
- Canteen or water container (period or not)

ITEM	SUTLER	PRICE
Package Deal: Clothing Pants (Dark Blue), Frock Coat, Shirt, Suspenders, Forage Cap w/brass	Old Sutler John	$270 (Plus shipping) Good for 2005
Package Deal: Leathers Cartridge Box & Sling, Cap Box, Belt & Buckle, Box Plate, Breast Plate	Old Sutler John	$85 (Plus shipping) Good for 2005
Package Deal: Stainless Steel Canteen, Federal Issue Tarred Haversack	Old Sutler John	$50 (Plus shipping) Good for 2005
Package Deal: Firearms Armi Sport or Euro Arms Springfield, Musket Sling, Bayonet and Scabbard	Old Sutler John	$505 (Plus shipping) Good for 2005

Last Updated on 8/3/05