Board approves donated fundraising 'spirit' shed for GVAA cheer program

The Walkersville parks/fields board voted to allow GVAA cheerleaders to install a donated 8-by-7-foot storage shed near the football concession area for fundraising and storage.

The board approved the proposal after Erin Brethmeier, representing GVAA cheerleading, said the shed and pavers would be donated by a local business and that the shed ‘‘has no cost to GVAA.’’ Brethmeier described plans to store merchandise in Rubbermaid bins and to sell items such as T-shirts, magnets and yard signs at home games. Mallory Borom added that older squads lack replaceable uniform pieces and the program needs fundraising to outfit 26-plus girls.

Board members asked practical questions about placement, permanence and security. One member noted the structure’s weight and vendor specifications, and Brethmeier said volunteers would level the site with rock and place pavers as a base. A member asked about vandalism; Brethmeier said additional padlocks could be added and volunteers would secure the shed. The board discussed whether the shed would conflict with football fundraising; GVAA representatives said the merchandise and sales approach would be different and that they had discussed the idea with football representatives.

After discussion a motion to approve the shed was made and seconded and members voiced aye with no recorded opposition. The board noted that site preparation and coordination with GBA (field managers) remain responsibilities of GVAA and that the structure is not permanent and can be removed if needed.

The board did not record an ordinance or formal contract; the approval was framed as permission to place the donated shed on pavers, with expectations that the donor group secure the structure and coordinate logistics with field managers.