PGHS JROTC Booster Club

07/18/2026

I hope this update finds everyone well and that you are having a wonderful summer!


I have been busy in the background this summer setting us up for a successful year.


This is going to be lengthy so the most important take-away is our 1st BOOSTER CLUB MEETING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 6TH at 1900 at PGHS. It will be recorded and available virtually for families who are unable to attend. (Back up location is the Disputanta Library if there is a scheduling issue with the school). I will send reminders and updates accordingly.

Updates:

1. Our Articles of Incorporation have been filed and approved by the State Corporation Commission, and we are officially registered as a non-stock corporation under the entity name Prince George High School JROTC Booster Club.

2. We have been issued our EIN/tax ID.

3. I have everything prepared, and ready to submit for our non-profit 501(c)(3) status

a. This cannot be submitted until we have our full initial board assigned, as it requires names, addresses, and contact information for the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

b. It also requires the initial board to sign the club’s bylaws.

4. Once our 501(c)(3) status is approved (which generally takes 10-14 days from submission) we can set up our Booster Club bank account at the Bank of Southside.

a. Please note this account will have a two-signature requirement clause

5. So far, we have the following individuals interested in being on the board/ special committee members:

a. Victoria Peters- President/Incorporator

b. Ida Butler- tentative secretary

c. Michael Koch

d. Eva Pino

e. Kevin Peters

6. Our OFFICIAL FACEBOOK page has been created! Don’t forget to follow and like it!

a. https://tinyurl.com/PGHSJROTCBOOSTERCLUB

7. Our Official Website has been created and paid for.

a. The domain www.pghsjrotcboosterclub.com has been reserved and paid for until May 16th, 2029

b. Local Marketing and Design guru Travis Wolfrey with Wolfrey Creative Solutions donated his time to assist in setting up our website and getting it off the ground.

8. Our square site is set-up and ready to use.

a. https://pghs-jrotc-booster-club.square.site/

9. We have successfully participated in 2 local events to start getting our name out there and be recognized in the community.

a. The Wings and Wheels John Mazza Memorial Fly In and Car Show held at Dinwiddie Airport on May 30th.

b. The T1D Breakthrough Pickleball Tournament held at Temple Park in Disputanta, VA on May 31st.

10. We have created and printed some branding material and supplies like banners, price lists, and signs.

a. We are currently working on branded tablecloths

11. We have invested in some starter merchandise to sell at our table for events including:

a. Air Fresheners

b. Mini Portable Fans

c. Candy

d. Acrylic Car Photo Holders

e. Car Safety Hammers

f. Pens

g. Chapstick holder keychains

h. Birthstone rings

i. Cooling Towels

j. Bracelets

k. Lapel Pins

12. Local Designer Allison Pate with Lovewell Designs has created our first branded Tumbler cups that are epoxied and ready for their forever homes.

a. We made an initial purchase of 20- twenty oz tumblers (half with glitter/half without), and 20- thirty oz tumblers (half with glitter/half without)

13. We are currently working on other branded merchandise items that we can sell throughout the year like HATS, T-Shirts, Hoodies, Bags, and more.

14. We assisted VFW Post 637 with Memorial Day Flag placement and pickup!



WHAT’S NEXT?

Once we have our non-profit status, full board members and committee members, and our bank account set-up our next priority should be fundraising/sponsorships/and events to network and become a known and trusted organization in the area.

We are also waiting on a specific date to complete the construction of the Raiders Obstacle Course and Archery Range from Chief Clemens who is awaiting final approval from the school board next week and purchase/donation of the building materials.

· Please note we are in need of 31 telephone poles to complete this course. If anyone has a contact at Dominion or PGEC that can assist with this please let me know.

· We will be working with Lowes and Home Depot for the other supplies in which we have been given a donation from VFW Post 637.

· We will need a few pieces of heavy equipment for the day such as an auger to drill holes in the ground for the poles as well as a forklift and tractor.

· We will also need some mulch/rubber mats for some of the obstacles so we will work with our local businesses to see if we can get this discounted/donated. (please let me know if you have any connections)

· I have our full supply list that is needed to build the course if you would like to help secure donated materials just let me know.

· Our goal is to start building this within the next month before school starts back, as soon as I have dates I will post accordingly so we can get as many volunteers as possible to help.

· During our building days my family will supply Waters/Gatorades/ and cookout for the volunteers



Upcoming Events:

· July 21st- SOVA Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon at 1100 (President networking)

· July 21st- CMD & Staff Room moving to B-12 from 1200-1500 (cadet volunteers requested)

· August 6th- FIRST OFFICIAL BOOSTER CLUB MEETING at 1900

· August 11th- VFW Post 637 Monthly Meeting at 1900

· August 18th- PGHS Orientation from 1500-1800 (setting up a table to join)

· August 19th-NB Clements Orientation 1500-1800 (setting up a table to join)

· August 22nd- VFW Post 637 Co****le Tournament at 1400 (setting up a table) (sponsoring 4 cadets to compete)

· August 27th- Gregg Adams Spouses Club on Ft Lee Super Sign-Up Event 1000-1400 (setting up a table)

· August 29th- American Legion Riders Annual Fish Fry at 1100 (setting up a table)

· September 7th- VFW Post 637 Labor Day Picnic at 1230 (setting up a table) (live bands) (open to the public)

· September 12th- Run for the Fallen on Fort Lee at 0830 (setting up a table)

· September 18th-20th- Field Day of the Past held at Mount Airy Farm in Church Road, VA (the have requested our assistance from cadets/parents volunteers to help with parking and artifact/exhibit supervision)

· September 19th- Grapes and Hops Festival in Petersburg, VA from 1000-1800 (setting up a table)

· September 26th- Chesterfest from 1000-1600 (setting up a table)

· October 3rd-Harvest and Horsepower Event at Red Barn Farm in Dinwiddie, VA at 1000 (setting up a table)

· December 5th- PG Christmas Parade at 1500 (cadets marching) (booster club entering a float)

· January 1st, 2027- Annual Orienteering Competition at Pocahontas State Park time TBD



There will be a $20.00 annual membership fee per school year.



A few things we intend on helping our unit with in the future will be:

Food/snacks/drinks at every meet or competition
Awards Banquet Meal and Decorations
Building the obstacle course for Raiders
Building an archery range
Transportation
Scholarships
Fundraising
Military Ball Food/ Decor/ and Volunteers
and much more!


There is still a need for additional supplies and volunteers. If you are interested in helping/ donating/ or attending any of our events let me know. Let's show the next generation of leaders our support :)

Thank you for reading and attending to this lengthy post!

Respectfully,

Victoria Peters

Cell # 804-763-9726

06/14/2026

05/27/2026

05/24/2026

This Saturday, May 30th, the Booster Club will be set up at the 2026 John Mazza Memorial Wings & Wheels Fly-In and Car Show at Dinwiddie Airport!

This is a FREE community event, and we would love your support. Stop by our table and meet us at our very first fundraiser event as we kick off our mission to support our cadets!

Come out, enjoy the aircraft and classic cars, and help us get started strong. We hope to see you there!

05/24/2026

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026! This Memorial Day Weekend, the Prince George JROTC Booster Club is giving back to the local organizations that give so much to our cadets throughout the year. We were truly blessed and honored to participate in preparations for the Memorial Day ceremony by placing American flags at each headstone at City Point National Cemetery alongside the incredible members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 637.

This was a humbling reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served our country. We are grateful for the opportunity to teach our cadets the importance of service, patriotism, respect, and honoring those who came before us. 🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help make this meaningful day possible.

05/24/2026

May 15, 2026 was an incredible day for the PGHS Army JROTC program at their annual Organization Day! 🇺🇸💚💛

Think of it as a field day designed specifically for JROTC — filled with games, competitions, squad drill, knockout drill, teamwork, great food, and plenty of cadet fun and camaraderie.

The PGHS Army JROTC Booster Club was proud to support this event by donating over $650 worth of t-shirts and decals, along with providing a full meal and refreshment station for the cadets throughout the day.

One of the best parts of the day was watching our support system continue to grow. We had amazing parent volunteers step up to help, and we were excited to recruit additional members and future board members who want to be part of supporting this outstanding program.

Board positions are still available, and we will officially announce positions during our first official Booster Club meeting in late July.

This organization continues to grow because of parents, families, and community members who believe in these cadets and the leadership skills they are developing every single day. We are excited for what’s ahead!

Photo Credit- Michael Campbell (PG Public Information Officer)

05/24/2026

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the PGHS Army JROTC Booster Club was proud to support the End of the Year Team Party and Change of Command Ceremony with drinks and snacks for our cadets. 🇺🇸

This event marked not only the celebration of another successful school year, but also an important tradition as leadership responsibilities were passed on to the next group of cadet leaders.

Moments like these are what the booster club is all about — showing appreciation for the hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment these students demonstrate throughout the year.

We are honored to play even a small role in helping create positive memories and supporting the incredible young men and women of PGHS Army JROTC.

Thank you to everyone continuing to help us grow and support this outstanding program. 💚💛

05/24/2026

A look back at an incredible evening from the PGHS Army JROTC Annual Awards Banquet on April 23, 2026 🇺🇸✨

From the decorations and food to the laughter, recognition, and memories made, this night was all about celebrating our amazing cadets and everything they have accomplished this year.

As our booster club continues to grow, we want to remind everyone that it’s not too late to join and become part of something meaningful for our students and program!

We will be holding our very first official Booster Club meeting in late July, but we already have several summer projects and events we’ll be supporting — including helping build the Raiders obstacle course and archery range.

Whether you can volunteer occasionally, help with events, donate resources, or simply stay informed, we would love to have more parents and supporters involved.

If you are interested in being added to our monthly newsletter with upcoming volunteer opportunities, events, and updates, please send us a message!

📧 [email protected]
📞 804-763-9726

Together, we can continue building something special for our PGHS Army JROTC cadets. 💚💛

05/24/2026

A closer look at all of the amazing food provided for the PGHS Army JROTC Annual Awards Banquet on April 23, 2026! 🇺🇸✨

From full meal service to elegant charcuterie boxes, handcrafted desserts, and all the special touches in between, this night was our way of showing these cadets just how appreciated they are.

The PGHS Army JROTC Booster Club was proud to donate the meal and decorations for this special event, and we are so thankful for the support of our community partners, parents, and local businesses who helped make the evening unforgettable.

Our cadets work hard all year long representing Prince George with leadership, discipline, and pride. They deserved a night that celebrated everything they’ve accomplished.

This is exactly what the booster club is all about — supporting our students in meaningful ways and creating experiences they will remember long after graduation. 💚💛

05/24/2026

From burgers and hotdogs to a classy awards banquet — the booster club has our cadets covered! 🇺🇸✨

On April 23, 2026, the PGHS Army JROTC Booster Club proudly provided the meal and decorations for the Annual Awards Banquet, helping create a night our cadets truly deserved.

In addition to serving a full meal, we were incredibly thankful to partner with two amazing organizations — the NB Clements PTO and JEJ Moore PTO — who generously supported our unit by donating beautifully elegant charcuterie boxes that added such a special touch to the evening.

The night was made even sweeter with handcrafted cookies and cake created by an incredibly talented local baker whose work was almost too beautiful to eat! Celeste Loeffler

Events like this remind us that supporting our cadets goes far beyond competitions and fundraisers. It’s about celebrating their hard work, leadership, dedication, and accomplishments in a meaningful way.

We are so grateful for the parents, schools, local businesses, and community members helping us build something special for these students. 💚💛