August 23rd, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Steve Lowery, Panther Jr. Football and Cheerleading Association President

630.375.7730,  president@pantherjrfootball.org.

The Downers Grove Panther Jr. Football and Cheerleading Association would like to commend the Downers Grove Police Department for their investigation relating to a financial discrepancy the organization discovered late last year.  A former board member was arrested over the weekend and charged with felony theft from the organization.  For additional information, please see http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/oakbrookterrace/newsnow/x1794935032/Panther-s-treasurer-charged-with-embezzling-funds.

Panther Board President Steve Lowery commented on the recent arrest by stating: “We want to reassure parents, participants and the community that we have continued on with the 2010 football and cheer season for the children. We value the hundreds of quality volunteers who continually devote their time and energy in teaching our children the important values of good sportsmanship and teamwork. We have children from communities all around us participating in Panthers and we look forward to another great season this year.”

The Panther Jr. Football and Cheerleading Association elected a new board of directors in January, 2010. The new board has added additional safeguards to protect the group’s financial processes.

The Panther Jr. Football and Cheerleading 2010 season begins Labor Day weekend.  For more information about the programs visit www.pantherjrfootball.org.

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