The Junction City - Geary County Catbacker Club has been inactive in recent years since the COVID era but that has changed. They are rejuvenating the club and returning to a more active status.
The club hosted a basketball watch party earlier and will host a fundraiser golf tournament on June 15. There will also be an effort to look into the possibility of hosting a bus trip to an away Kansas State game in the area.
In the past the club raised money for Ahearn Fund scholarships to support student-athletes, but that has changed. Going forward club member Calvin Pottberg noted that one purpose will be to raise funds to get local youth involved and see what K-State is all about. The idea is for them to become future K-State students.
Joel Poole is working to help the club get going. At the watch party for the K-State - Cincinnati basketball game at Bird Dog Saloon he said there were about 25-30 people in attendance beyond the normal crowd at that establishment. "We just had overall togetherness. Great to see a fan base together again."
Annual memberships are $25 for a single and $40 per family. There are also lifetime options for both categories including $250 for a single and $400 for a family. That membership brings access to a news letter and access to all of the club events.
There is a Facebook page for the Junction City - Geary County Catbackers.