WHAT IS SCA?                         RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COMMITTEES

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) is the national association representing shipyards engaged in the building, repair, breaking, and cleaning of marine vessels, and other companies associated with this industry.

What bonds SCA members together are the common problems relating to the construction and repair of vessels engaged in domestic transportation, the fishing industry, offshore service, and military and government service.

The mission of the SCA is to be the national unifying association of the shipyard industry, serving as the definitive spokesman for the industry in Washington and around the country.

SCA will inform its members on all matters important to their growth, profitability and success involving legislative and government departments and agencies, and other public and private entities as necessary for the Association to achieve objectives important to members.

SCA will promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental awareness throughout the industry.

Contributions or gifts to SCA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities. SCA will notify you annually of the non-deductibility portion of your dues--the part, which is allocable to lobbying.

BENEFITS OF SCA MEMBERSHIPYou may attend all SCA meetings and functions.

• You may serve as a member of SCA standing and special committees, where the fundamental work of the association is done.
• You will receive a subscription to the association newsletter that will keep you informed of the latest developments in your industry and in your trade association.
• You will receive legislative and regulatory position papers and several valuable statistical surveys and reports.
• You are entitled to use the SCA logo in your advertising, stationary, and business cards.

COST OF SCA MEMBERSHIP AND DUES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Annual dues shall be paid by all members according to the dues schedule. SCA members pay annual dues based on the number of ""Assessable Employees"" of the member shipyard and all affiliated shipyards under the same corporate ownership on September 30 of each year. Employment shall be certified by a corporate officer or the SCA representative. ""Assessable Employees"" are those employees and contract labor engaged in all vessel construction, repair, ship breaking, and cleaning operations including production workers, related office and administrative employees, supervisory personnel and executives.