There are two rate breakdowns for membership - whether you pay National Dues to Groton Base or not. Make sure to select membership type you request as well as the length of membership you desire. You may also upgrade to a National Life Membership by selecting your current age group.

    The Groton Base welcomes general donations for just about any purpose. Primarily, anyone can make a donation In The Memory Of a member who has departed on Eternal Patrol. Other uses include helping a member's family in times of need, or simply to donate to the club wherever it is needed the most. Remember there is no donation too small, they all count. And all General Base Donations are tax deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(19). Your support and donations are appreciated.

    The Groton Base is still the only Base in the organization that has their own club house. Groton Base is very fortunate, and grateful to Joe Negri for what we have today. Donations received for this fund will be placed in a special account by the Base Treasurer and will be used only for covering taxes and clubhouse bills. All donations to the Clubhouse Support Fund are tax deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(19). Remember there is no donation too small, they all count. Your support and donations are especially appreciated to this fund.

    The Groton Base Scholarship Fund is established under the USSV Charitable Foundation, making all donations charitable donations which are tax deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(3). Remember there is no donation too small, they all count. Your support and donations are appreciated and go towards helping us give meaningful scholarships to deserving college students who are the descendants of our members.  This is in keeping with our Creed to "Perpetuate the memory of our shipmates" by helping their descendants become our future leaders.

    The Groton Base Caring & Sharing Fund is established under the USSV Charitable Foundation, making all donations charitable donations which are tax deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(19). Remember there is no donation too small, they all count. Your support and donations are appreciated and go towards helping local Sailors and their families that are in need during the Holiday Season and throughout the year.  They also help us put on a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner for Sailors, local Law Enforcement, USSVI Members, and more that can not be with their family for the Holiday.  This is in keeping with our Creed to "Perpetuate the memory of our shipmates" by showing our young Sailors that we are one big family and always there for each other and share a Sea Story or two.

    The Groton Base is still the only Base in the organization that has their own club house. Groton Base is very fortunate, and grateful to Joe Negri for what we have today. We would be remiss if we didn't mention that "The Club" has survived all these years through the many donations, and many hours of hard work, and tender loving care that many members have donated over the years. Renovations and improvements are ongoing. "The Club" has always been, and continues to be maintained by dedicated volunteers who selflessly devote their time and efforts towards keeping the building cleaned, and maintained for the rest of the membership.  This is in keeping with our Creed to "Perpetuate the memory of our shipmates" by maintaining a place for all of us to gather amongst all the memorabilia and reminisce about the past and discuss the future. All donations to the Building Fund are tax deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(19). Remember there is no donation too small, they all count. Your support and donations are appreciated.

    The SVWWII National Memorial East Preservation Fund is established under the USSV Charitable Foundation, making all donations charitable donations which are tax deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(19). Remember there is no donation too small, they all count. Your support and donations are appreciated and go towards helping maintain this Memorial site.  USSVI-Groton Base and the City of Groton are responsible for the maintenance of this memorial.  No federal or state funds are received, any donations that you might care to make for memorial maintenance would be sincerely appreciated.  

   The Groton Base news letter "BOAT NOTES" is a quarterly publication that puts out all of the base news and information to the membership.  It is sent to all members by mail or e-mail and is posted on our website.  As with any publication there is a cost associated with it.  The majority of the cost is covered by members Base dues, however it does not cover them all.  In an effort to keep Base dues low and produce a quality news letter we seek local businesses for sponsorship and many members make donations. Remember there is no donation too small, they all count. Your support and donations are appreciated and they help us keep you informed.

    The Groton Base Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) program is established under the USSV Charitable Foundation, making all donations charitable donations which are tax deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(19). Remember there is no donation too small, they all count. Your support and donations are appreciated and go towards providing submarine dolphin ball caps, honorary submariner certificates, photos of submarines and other submarine related items that might bring joy to children who are victims of cancer or other afflictions.  This is in keeping with our Creed to "Perpetuate the memory of our shipmates" by helping the children in our community who need us the most and who are the future of our great country.