Join the Parents Club
Membership is free and open to parents, guardians, and family members of current cadets. Members attend monthly meetings, vote on fund allocation, and can chaperone trips and competitions.
Support Our Cadets
Give your time, skills, or support - and change a cadet's experience at Colts Neck High School
The CNHS NJROTC Parents Club is how families close the gap between what the program receives and what cadets actually need. Whether you donate, volunteer at a competition, or join a committee - every contribution goes directly to our cadets.
Why Your Support Matters
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01Cadet Success
Cadets with involved families show stronger commitment, higher confidence, and greater pride in the program. Your presence tells them this matters. -
02Program Funding
Competition fees, travel, uniforms, and scholarships are not covered by the school or the Navy. Every donation fills that gap. -
03Community
Getting involved connects you with families who share your values and keeps you informed about your cadet's experience.
Why Your Donation Matters
Every Dollar Supports Cadets
The CNHS NJROTC Parents Club is 100% volunteer-run with no paid staff. Contributions help fund cadet programs, travel, competitions, scholarships, equipment, events, and other unit needs, while a portion supports essential organizational expenses such as insurance, accounting, and administration.
The Funding Gap
The Parents Club Funds What the Program Cannot
CNHS NJROTC receives limited funding from the school district and the Navy. The difference between a good program and a great one is filled entirely by parents like you.
Where Your Money Goes
Every Donation Has a Tangible Impact
| Amount | What It Funds |
|---|---|
| $25 | Covers a cadet's meals at a competition |
| $50 | Equips a drill team member for the semester |
| $100 | Sends one cadet to a regional competition |
| $250 | A cadet's Military Ball experience |
| $500 | Funds a full cadet scholarship - we award four each year |
Funds raised support cadet programs and activities as well as the essential operating expenses required to maintain the organization, including insurance, accounting, and administrative costs.
Funding Breakdown
How Contributions are allocation this Year
| How Funds Are Used | % of Funds | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Cadet Events & Ceremonies | 49% | Military Ball, awards banquets, holiday celebrations, Change of Command |
| Uniforms, Apparel, & Cadet Recognition | 18% | Cadet polos, graduation stoles and other cadet apparel and recognition items |
| Travel, Competitions, & Scholarships | 19% | Senior Trip, AMI/OSI, AAD competitions, BLT, Girls & Boys State |
| Equipment, Supplies, and Technology | 3% | Insurance, accounting & administrative costs |
| Essential Operations | 5% | Insurance, accounting, Parents Club operating expenses and bank/merchant fees |
| Total | 100% |
How to Get Involved Beyond Giving
Start Wherever Feels Right
There is no minimum commitment. Choose the level of involvement that works for your schedule.
Volunteer & Chaperone
Help with competitions, ceremonies, fundraisers, field trips, and the annual trip. Chaperones must be Parents Club members.
Join a Committee
Support fundraising, Military Ball, yearbook, or Bingo operations. Committee roles are ideal if you want a focused way to contribute consistently.
Share Your Skills
We are always looking for parents with expertise in photography, graphic design, accounting, event planning, and more. If you have a skill, we have a use for it.
Get Started Today
Our Next Meeting Is Open to New Families
Next Meeting: → View Calendar
Questions? Reach out at njrotc.pc@gmail.com
