February 2025 CPO Meeting Minutes
2/20/2025 8:27 am
Nease NJROTC Cadet Parent Organization (CPO) and Booster Club
Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2025
Attendees: Christina Cummings, Carrie Pedriero, Kim Gourd, Christin Smith, Paul Tokarek, Megan Johns, Kerri Collins, Robin Walker, Bill Scaggs, Brian and Julie Kay, Tim Smith, Tanner Cole, Alelee Herrera, Barbara Hager, Molly Newman
Past Event Reports:
Sunday, December 29th -Titans vs Jaguars ticket fundraiser – received $70 (14 tickets)
Nothing Bundt Cakes (from Flag Football game)
· Check received $240.80 – splitting with St Augustine JROTC
Monday, January 13th - Cadet Bravoz Event Did not go as planned but cadets had fun
Wednesday January 22nd Academy Night at Nease
· M Shack spirit night-do not yet know the amount raised
Sunday, February 2nd - Kendra Scott giveback event Great and easy fundraiser
· 20% of all in store sales during this time plus online sales using code for 48-hour window
· raised $772.37
· Discussing another event on Sunday, April 13th 3:00pm-5:00pm
Monday, February 17th – Topgolf Event Cadets had a lot of fun and friendly competition
Booster/CPO Announcements
· Sports Corner online Spirit wear Store is open until March 5th
o This is the last store for this school year
o https://the-sports-corner-e31e1f.printavo.com/merch/neasehighschoolnjrotcmerchstore
o Orders will be delivered to cadets at school the week before spring break OR you can choose at check out to have items mailed to your home
· **NEW** Running Warehouse Online Discount Program
o https://www.runningwarehouse.com/
o 20% Off* Clothing, Socks
o 10% Off* Select Clearance Shoes, Nutrition, Hats & Visors
o Shop with Code: Z3XX6UYP
· 25-26 School year Nease NJROTC Booster Board
o Elections will be held in April.
· President, Vice President of CPO, Vice President Events, Treasurer and Secretary
· You must have a current membership to serve on the board and to vote for board members.
· Memberships are available on website here https://nhsnjrotc.membershiptoolkit.com/store/14740
· NJROTC Yearbooks you are able to see if you purchased a yearbook when you log into the site and can customize / update your customizable pages there.
o please look through any photos you have of various NJROTC events and send pictures to: neasenjrotcyearbook2425@gmail.com
o Yearbooks can be purchased here: https://web.treering.com/validate
· Code 1014540952563390
· Soft cover book is $29.21, Hardcover book is $36.41
· 2 pages included to personalize-can pay to add more
· Mr. Joe had hip surgery-he is in a rehab facility
o Cadets have made him a get-well video – he really enjoyed it
o Booster Club has some swag to deliver to him
o Have a card to sign
· Online Garage Sale site is being set up on FB site will be like a swip swop where exchange are organized among yourselves and will establish rules, i.e. no exchanging issued items that must be returned to the unit
o Will be a private event
o Post NJROTC Items to sell or give away – coordinating payment and pick up is between users
o Think spirit wear, summer camp supplies, etc.
Instructor Announcements
The incorrect date listed for Drone in newsletter-correct date is February 28th starting at 3pm and ambitious goal to complete by 7:30
DATE CHANGE – Awards night will not be Thursday, April 24th – new date TBD Wednesday April 23rd is new date, pending approval by the school
Thursday, February 27th and Friday, February 28th - Promotions held at the stadium during class times
Applied for a NRA grant and got new rifles, scopes, pellets, targets, kneeling roles, mats, etc – about 7-8k worth of stuff for Air Rifle. Also got word from MOAA (veterans association) and will present us w check for $4,000 which they suggested we use for equipment / updates and Warrant is considering new guidons
New cadets coming in next year – numbers look amazing. Most recent number is 81
Brain Brawl Regionals on March 1st in. Cairo GA, about 3 hours away
Cadet Announcements
Escoffrey thanked the parents for all they have done this year and for the support.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 7th Panera Nocatee 4:00pm – 8:00pm
· 25% giveback event
· in store with flyer and online, in the app or at the kiosk all day when using code
Tuesday, March 11th – Sunday, March 16th – TPC Parking Community Service
· Cadets will sign up through the unit to volunteer
· Warrant needs a parent to volunteer to be in charge on Friday March 14th. Please let Warrant know.
Thursday, March 13th 8:00am - Orienteering send off to Nationals along Ray Rd
· Cadets and families line the road to cheer them on as the team leaves for Nationals
Thursday, March 20th – 5:00pm – 7:00pm Skate Station Fun works Event – Mandarin location
· Cadets and Family Members
· Private event before it opens to the public at 7pm
o You can stay after 7 when it is open to the public but must pay admission again
· Pay at the door-mention Nease NJROTC
o $8 per person for skating only
o $12 for unlimited attractions
Wednesday, March 26th - Right Hand Man breakfast
· Need food donations to feed cadets
· Need parent volunteers to set up, serve and clean up
· Sign up here: https://nhsnjrotc.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/144171
Saturday, March 29th 9am-2pm - Car Show
· Morning Motor Social (Car Club) -Chris Nelson (former parent)
o Posters in local businesses
o Secured sponsors and car registrations
· Volunteers
o We need volunteers to help organize the event and to manage on the day of the event. Please sign up on the website https://nhsnjrotc.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/143941
o We will also need a lot of cadet volunteers-they will sign up through the unit
· Cars
o We currently have 8 cars registered
· Sponsors
o $150 level (1)
§ Liqui Moly
o $250 Level (5)
§ Auto Toy Vault, Ferrari Club, Marissa Lynn Studios, Revolution Chiropractic, On Defend
o $500 level, $75 level, $1,500 level (none yet)
o Do you have a business or know of one that would like to be a sponsor??? Recognition being offered found here: https://nhsnjrotc.membershiptoolkit.com/carshow
Wednesday, April 2nd – Drill team send off to Nationals on Ray Rd
· Cadets and families line the road to cheer them on as the team leaves for Nationals
Thursday, April 17th Sponsor breakfast at the school
Saturday, May 3rd-Navy Ball- World Golf Village Renaissance
· Tickets will go on sale on the website soon
· Ticket cost will be $50 for cadets, $60 for student guests (9th-12th grade) and $70 for family members – no one under 9th grade should attend.
· What to wear? Formal attire (think prom)-get jewelry at Kendra Scott event
· No alcohol in the ballroom
Saturday, May 10th – Gunny’s retirement party at Nease
· Will share updates but can also check here https://nhsnjrotc.membershiptoolkit.com/gunny
· Video scrapbook is being created (info on website)
Fundraising Updates
Friday, February 28th – End of TPC ticket sale fundraiser (Chip in for Charity)
· Please continue to share -tickets are discounted and $40 per ticket comes back to us.
· Purchase TPC tickets using our promo code-we get $40 back per ticket sold
o Tickets purchased through Chip-in must be for competition round days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday); tickets for practice rounds (Tuesday and/or Wednesday) are not available through this program
· Must use the promo code: 234BSK
· Tickets can be purchased here
Brick fundraiser is open
· https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/neasenjrotc
· Personalized Bricks cost $
· These line the walkway in back of JROTC building
Sunday, April 13th - Kendra Scott giveback event 3:00pm-5:00pm in store
· 20% from all in store sales during this time will be donated
· 20% of online sales on April 13th and 14th that use our code
o https://www.kendrascott.com/
o Online code coming soon
Senior Yard Signs
· Will be available to purchase on the website
· more details coming soon
Upcoming Community Service Events – Parent Chaperones needed
· Saturday, February 22nd 7:00am – 4:00pm at Beachside High -Odyssey of the Mind
o Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA4A72EA7FFC70-54972928-odyssey#/
Treasurer’s report
About 40K in account; looking for someone who would either like to donate their services or we could hire to help the CPO do the taxes. Barbara Hager – there is an accounting firm that does the taxes for PVA PTO and they count them as an in kind sponsor. Barbara will share information
