{"id":155182,"date":"2022-06-16T03:50:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T08:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=155182"},"modified":"2022-06-16T03:50:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T08:50:32","slug":"boosters-install-officers-change-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2022\/06\/16\/boosters-install-officers-change-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Boosters install officers, change name"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>VW independent sports<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective June 1, a new group of Van Wert Cougar Booster officers was installed. They are John White, President; Andy and Mitch Gearhart Co-Vice-Presidents, Bre Sudduth; returning Treasurer, and Ashley Metzger \u2013 Secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change in leadership can also bring new ideas, with the first change being the name. The club is now officially the Cougar Pride Athletic Boosters. This reflects a belief that Cougar Pride is alive within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The club also believes \u201conce a Cougar, always a Cougar\u201d regardless of age or zip code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time for the annual Cougar Pride Athletic Booster Club membership drive. By supporting the club, members are providing much needed assistance to Van Wert student-athletes with training and equipment, as well as maintenance of some of the best facilities in the WBL and northwest Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VW-athletic-boosters-6-2022.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-155181\"\/><figcaption>Pictured from left to right are John White,  Ashley Metzger, Mitch Gearhart, Bre Sudduth and Andy Gearhart. <em>Photo submitted<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s much more than Cougar Pride,\u201d White said. \u201cIt\u2019s also about community pride. Whether we are talking about track, tennis, swimming, golf, football, or the fifteen other sports offered, athletes from all areas need the backing of the community\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The membership drive is underway and will last through the end of August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe would like all members of the community to consider supporting our student athletes whether they have children currently active in the district or not.\u201d White stated. \u201cThe needs are real and many. In addition to support for athletes of all sports, the facilities need to be maintained at a high level. Whether it\u2019s a new track surface, tennis court reconditioning, new gym floors, or a list of other potentials, the club believes they can make a significant contribution with the assistance of the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packets of information are being mailed to past and known supporters. Anyone who would like more information should contact White at 419.203.1217 or at <a href=\"mailto:vwathleticboosters@gmail.com\">vwathleticboosters@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donations are tax deductible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VW independent sports Effective June 1, a new group of Van Wert Cougar Booster officers was installed. They are John White, President; Andy and Mitch Gearhart Co-Vice-Presidents, Bre Sudduth; returning Treasurer, and Ashley Metzger \u2013 Secretary. Change in leadership can also bring new ideas, with the first change being the name. 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