Message from the JROTC Booster President

Welcome to the Newsome High School JROTC Booster Club!

My name is Brian Oertel and I am the President for the 2026/2027 school year.

The Booster Club was created last year to support JROTC through fundraising and volunteerism. With approximately 215+ cadets, 6 competing teams, field trips, summer camps and weekend commitments, it is not easy or inexpensive to run this program. Your support in the form of time and funds are welcome and needed.

Team Parents for each of our 6 competing teams are key points of contact. If your child is on either the Raiders, Rifle, Drill, Color Guard, Cyber or JLAB team, please make sure your information has been passed along to the Team Parent via the Team Captain. That Team Parent will communicate opportunities to support the cadets on your child’s team.

Fundraising is another big part of our mission. The Booster Club’s biggest goal this year is to raise enough money to put a roof on the rifle range, install air conditioning and install electronic targets. JROTC launch their annual Wolf-A-Thon every autumn. Please share it with your family and friends as it is JROTC’s biggest fundraiser. The Booster Club is hosting a Bingo Night at Bullfrog Creek Brewery on November 10th (Veteran’s Day Eve). If you’ve ever been to a Bingo night at Bullfrog Creek Brewery, you know it is always a great time and the prizes are fantastic. We hope to see you there!

There are big events on the calendar to share. We are hosting Drill Day on November 20th, Best Raiders on January 16th and an Archery competition on 6 March. Come support your cadets! And on February 12th, the cadets get to celebrate all their hard work at their very own Military Ball.

Thank you again for joining the JROTC Booster Club. We look forward to working with you to further the success of our outstanding JROTC program.

Brian Oertel

JROTC Booster President

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