MCJROTC Boosters Inc dba Venice High School Marine Corp Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp SUMMARY Mission The mission of the Venice High School (VHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Booster organization is to support the program objectives of the Marine Corp instructors, by raising funds and providing volunteer assistance where needed for program execution. Contact Information Primary Address 1 INDIAN AVE VENICE, FL 34285-2632 Alternate Address 1 Indian Ave Venice FL 34285 2632 Phone 941 488-6726 Email venice.ops@gmail.com Website http://www.venicemcjrotc.com Facebook groups/1812657922345506/?ref=bookmarks General Information nprofit Organization Does Business As (DBA) MCJROTC Boosters Inc dba Venice High School Marine Corp Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp Venice High School Marine Corp Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp Tax Exempt Status Public Supported Charity 1
Incorporation Year 2009 Awarded Community Foundation Grant State Charitable Solicitations Permit Yes July 2018 State Registration Yes July 2019 2
BACKGROUND & NEEDS Impact Statement The VHS MCJROTC Precision Drill and Color Guard team performs in a variety of public school, and community wide events each year. In 2013, this team won the State of Florida JROTC Color Guard championship. In 2015, more than 30 color guard ceremonies were provided for community businesses and organizations. The Marksmanship team ranks as the number one team in the district championships. The goal is to improve the team's competitiveness, and qualify for state and national competition events. The Raiders is an adventuring team that trains in field skills and physical fitness proficiency. This team also competes in district, regional, and state events. This team won the "novice class" Florida state orienteering championship last year, and this year the team earned the junior varsity trophy for the state of Florida. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.) program offered by the National Flight Academy is a program offered to VHS MCJROTC candidates. Each of the past two summers has seen a cohort of cadets benefitting from leadership and learning opportunities through this program. Needs Statement To construct a world class obstacle course at Venice High School to be utilized by the cadets, as well as other sports teams at the high school - $150,000 To purchase digital scoring systems for the marksmanship team - $15,000 To provide scholarships to cadets to attend various Leadership Academies during summer break - $12,000 Background Statement The Venice High School (VHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) is the oldest Marine Corps sponsored JROTC program in the state of Florida. The VHS program began in 1969 when the Kentucky Military Institute closed its Venice school, and relocated to Kentucky. The VHS MCJROTC program is not a recruiting station, nor does it obligate a cadet to military service. Should a cadet choose to enter military service, however, instruction in MCJROTC curriculum may improve his or her success and progression opportunities. The VHS MCJROTC program is an elective education in leadership and citizenship. Student cadets earn 0.5 credits for each semester of study, and receive community service credit hours for participating in various community wide events. Instructors emphasize team work when executing classroom and field curriculum. Many cadets experience, for the first time, camaraderie that develops when focusing on the mission, the needs of the team, and support in their community - Semper Fidelis. Statement from the Board Chair It has been said, "children are our future, and that it takes a village to raise them." While a quality education is essential, curriculum offering additional instruction in leadership, respect, and citizenship improve the odds for a child's success. In order to be part of this village, I contribute my time and energy to insure our cadets realizes these benefits. The Sarasota County Public School System does not fund JROTC programs. Operating expenses are met by 3
Booster fund raising efforts, and annual Marine Corps contribution. The Marine Corps contribution meets approximately 40% of operating expenses. On behalf of the VHS MCJROTC instructors, cadets, and Boosters thank you for your interest, consideration, and support. Statement from the CEO/Executive Director Areas Served FL- Sarasota From Venice, Fl: rth to Osprey, Fl: East to rth Port, Fl: and South within the Sarasota County portion of Englewood, Fl. Service Categories Primary Organization Type Secondary Organization Type Tertiary Organization Type Education Youth Development Youth Development 4
PROGRAMS Competition Teams Description Precision Drill including Color Guard, Marksmanship, and Raiders teams compete against other JROTC programs within the school district, and at state and national venues. Budget $10,000.00 Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Education, General/Other Education, General/Other Yes Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Achieving award winning success in state and national competitions. By training and competing against other JROTC programs, team members learn self discipline, focus, problem solving, and physical fitness. Graded competition measures the progress of teams and individual team members. Performance of competition teams and individual team members is graded by senior JROTC instructors. Performance comparison against other JROTC teams identifies areas of strength and weakness. Program Success Examples The 2013-2014 Precision Drill and Color Guard team achieved first place honors in the State of Florida championships. 5
Leadership Camps Description Selected students volunteer to participate in activities designed to test their team work physical fitness, and problem solving skills. The duration of these camps vary from one to five days. Budget $10,000.00 Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Education, General/Other Educational Assessment & Evaluation Yes Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) These leadership camps are exciting, and enable student to learn while having fun. Successes and failures experienced by student are immediately recognized, and are used by instructors as "teaching moments". Long Term Success Student learn the value of team work and self discipline. while participating in various physical and mental challenges. Program Success Monitoring Program success is measured by the student completion of the physical and mental challenges. End of camp feedback from students and chaperones is used for future planning. Program Success Examples The number of students volunteering to participate in leadership camps is measured. 6
The National Flight val Academy (NFA) S.T.E.M. Program Description This science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) immersion program is located at the National Fight Academy in Pensacola, Florida. Students report aboard the USS Ambition where for six days they eat in a ship's galley, sleep in berthing bunks, and work from 0600-2100 in an environment full of the sights, sounds, and smells of an aircraft carrier at sea. Student teams work and rotate through shipboard activities solving problems typically found in or on the Operations, Intelligence, and Emergency Response Centers, flight decks, flight simulators, and aircraft hangers, While in Pensacola, students also visit the National Museum of Naval Aviation, and the Navy Blue Angels squadron. Budget $4,000.00 Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Science & Technology, General/Other Engineering & Technology Yes Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Participation in this program may help a student determine their short and long term goals. Long Term Success This program platform provides a fun and exciting environment for a student to learn by applying what they know, new things they learn, and sharing ideas. Program Success Monitoring Instructor and student reporting and evaluation will determine success. Program Success Examples This program is new to to the VHS MCJROTC curriculum. 7
Volunteerism Description Students volunteer within their community for a variety of events and activities. This volunteerism is supported by our program through the organization of volunteer chaperones and any services needed for successful completion of these activities. Budget $1,000.00 Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Program Success Examples Youth Development, General/Other Youth Citizenship Yes Adolescents Only (13-19 years) General/Unspecified General/Unspecified Each student volunteers for at least 10 hours of community service locally. This volunteerism benefits not only the students through their understanding of the connection between service and community, but also the organizations they assist. Students gain a commitment to community and service that increases the likelihood of their continued support and service of their communities as they enter adulthood. Volunteer hours are tracked and recorded for each student. This allows the student to track his or her progress throughout the year. The majority of students within this program far surpass the required volunteer hours, typically giving more than 30 hours of their time to volunteerism each year. It is this dedication to community we foster through our program. A marked example of this service mentality is the student who was not sure how or where to contribute through volunteerism to his community. Through the guidance of MCJROTC he completed his junior year at VHS having already completed 130 hours of service, and he still has a year to go! Comments Program Comments by Organization Raising the funds to meet annual program objectives is an on going challenge. Identifying fund raising opportunities where student cadets can participate in the process and earn funding support is preferred. 8
MANAGEMENT CEO/Executive Director CEO/Executive Director CEO Email Executive Director n/a Experience Co-CEO/Executive Director Experience Staff & Volunteer Statistics Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Staff Retention Rate % Professional Development N/A Contractors 0 Volunteers 6 Management Reports to Board CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation nmanagement Formal Evaluation N/A N/A N/A N/A Collaborations N/A Comments Management Comments by Organization 9
GOVERNANCE Board Chair Board Chair President Jacqueline Massey-Hughes Company Affiliation Community Volunteer Board Term Aug 2017 to July 2018 Board Chair Email Masseyhughes@yahoo.com Board Members Name Affiliation Status Treasurer Richard Kerkering Community Volunteer Voting Unit Commander Dean Krom MCJROTC Senior Instructor Voting President Jacqueline Massey- Hughes Community Volunteer Voting Secretary Susan Olsson Community Volunteer Voting Military Instructor Frank Troxell MCJROTC Instructor Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 5 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 3 Female 2 t Specified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 1 Board Term Limits 99 Board Orientation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 11 Board Meeting Attendance % 88 Board Self-Evaluation Written Board Selection Criteria 10
Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions 50 Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions 100 Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes Comments Governance Comments by Organization Decreased parent participation poses challenges for this board. Plans are being made to introduce new and returning parents to opportunities through an introductory and social event at the start of next school year. There are a few parents and other adults who are very engaged and passionate about helping students succeed, sharing that passion and energy is a goal for the upcoming year. 11
FINANCIALS Current Financial Info Fiscal Year Begins 2017 Fiscal Year Ends 2018 Projected Revenue $25,000.00 Projected Expenses $25,000.00 Total Projected Revenue includes "in-kind" contributions/ donations Endowment Value $0.00 Spending Policy Percentage 0 Tax Credits Capital Campaign In a Capital Campaign Campaign Goal 0 IRS Form 990s 990-N 2015-2016 990-N 2014-2015 990-N 2013-2014 Form 990 fy 2012-2013 Audit/Financial Documents Financials 2016-2017 Financials 2015-2016 Financials 2014-2015 Financials 2013-2014 Financials 2012-2013 Financials 2011-2012 Solvency Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets -- 0% 0% Historical Financial Review 12
Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Total Revenue $50,552 $20,660 $23,547 Total Expenses $44,456 $20,486 $22,404 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $20,307 $7,207 $1,895 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $1,478 $2,581 $0 Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 $0 Membership Dues $695 $0 $0 Special Events $27,558 $10,789 $21,652 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $514 $83 $0 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Program Expense $32,941 $19,455 $10,323 Administration Expense $2,600 $839 $0 Fundraising Expense $8,915 $192 $12,081 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses 1.14 1.01 1.05 Program Expense/Total Expenses 74% 95% 46% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 19% 1% 51% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Total Assets $0 $7,748 $7,593 Current Assets $0 $7,748 $7,593 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Net Assets $0 $7,748 $7,593 Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Fundraising $27,558 Fundraising $10,789 Golf Tournament $12,067 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Contributions, gifts, Contributions, gifts, Venice Sharks Tooth Amount grants $20,307 grants $7,207 Festival $3,700 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Geedunk $1,478 Geedunk $2,029 Skittle Sales $3,533 Comments Financial Comments by Organization 13
Financial Comments by Foundation Financial information taken from unaudited compilations. Financial information for 2016 covers the period 8/1/15-6/21/16. Financial information for TY 2017 covers the period 8/1/16-6/26/17. Financial information covering the period 6/21/16-8/1/16 is not included. 14
PLANS, POLICIES & LICENSES Plans Fundraising Plan Communication Plan Strategic Plan Management Succession Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Policies Organizational Policies and Procedures Written Conflict of Interest Policy ndiscrimination Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Whistle Blower Policy Document Destruction Policy Yes Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the Government? Planning & Policies Comments Planning & Policies Comments by Organization Planning & Policies Comments by Foundation Created 02.11.2018. Copyright 2018 15