Treasure Coast Gator Club: Captain's Blog

Congratulations Scholarship Recipients

2010-05-09T10:07:00.000-04:00

CONGRATULATIONS TREASURE COAST GATOR CLUB SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!

Congratulations to the following exceptional students, recipients of this years' Treasure Coast Gator Club scholarships, who will be honored at our upcoming Treasure Coast Gator Toast. We applaud you and wish you all the best for your future as a Gator.

Bryan Schirard Memorial Scholarship

Victoria Delaporte, of Fort Pierce, currently a senior at John Carroll

Kelsey Lynn Gordon, of Fort Pierce, currently a junior at UF

Kellie Ann Nelson, of Fort Pierce, currently a senior at Lincoln Park Academy

Hayley Snedeker, of Fort Pierce. Currently a junior at UF

AA Block Family Scholarship

Amanda Bieber, Vero Beach, currently a senior at Vero Beach High School

Lester "Bo" Copeland, Vero Beach, currently a junior at UF

Alexia Ann Nolan, Sebastian, currently a senior at Sebastian River High School

Ashley Michelle Pleie, Vero Beach, currently a senior at Vero Beach High School

Sarah Elizabeth Waickowski, Fellsmere, currently a sophomore at UF

Treasure Coast Gator Club Scholarship

Kurtis Antonio Dickson, Port St. Lucie, currently a senior at Port St. Lucie High School

Jose Esfandiary, Port St. Lucie, currently a senior at St. Lucie West Centennial High School

Meleah Aubrey McMillen, Fort Pierce, currently a senior at John Carroll

Shantel Lorraine Powell, Fort Pierce, currently a sophomore at UF

Sarah Elizabeth Sapp, Port St. Lucie, currently a freshman at UF

India Amarah-Kei Solomon , Port St. Lucie, currently a senior at Port St. Lucie High School

Clint S. Malone Memorial Scholarship

Alison K. Schmeer, Vero Beach, currently a sophomore at UF

The Mark & Robbi Peirce for the Hardee Family Foundation Scholarship

Jenipher Carrasquel Andrade, Vero Beach, currently a senior at Vero Beach High School

SCHOLARSHIPS: WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO!

2009-10-24T13:59:00.002-04:00

This is a note we received recently from one of our amazing 2008-2009 Treasure Coast Gator Club Scholarship recipients, Alexa Matlack. Alexa graduated from Lincoln Park Academy while dual enrolled at Indian River State College, thus she entered UF as a junior! With psychology as her intended major, we know Alexa is on her way to success - and is a scholarship recipient that TCGC is very proud of.

Alexa's lovely note just reminds us why we do what we do - to provide scholarships for deserving and amazing students like her!

If you would like to donate or are interested in obtaining more information about funding a named scholarship, please contact the Treasure Coast Gator Club at info@tcgatorclub.com.

VIEWING PARTY MADNESS!

2009-10-24T13:39:00.009-04:00

Join us for tonight's viewing party at South Vero Plaza's Beef O'Brady's and win a chance to enjoy a 30-minute massage and Gator travel pillow, provided by Vero's A Pampered Life! Also up for grabs are our famous Gator Surprise Bags!

Winners are entered into the pot to win a SIGNED URBAN MEYER FOOTBALL at the end of this season!

LIVE AND ON THE PROJECTION SCREEN!!!

We've had the pleasure of hosting wild and festive Gators for our viewing parties and think that our team would not be faring as well without our support. We've uploaded a couple photos from the last two parties so you can get a taste of how fun it is to join other Orange and Blue-clad fans in cheering on our 6-0 football squad!

Event chair Shawn shows that it takes a little muscle to get past the Tigers! And a concussion-free Tim Tebow.

Speaking of Tim Tebow, we have a very proud Gator fan obscuring his not-so-fortunate LSU friend. Tough luck, Tigers!

All raffle proceeds benefiting the TCGC Scholarship fund - your shot at winning great prizes can contribute to a future Gator's academic success!

COME AND JOIN US TONIGHT AT BEEF'S FOR THE MISSISSIPPI STATE GAME!!

KUDOS, SARA WAICKOWSKI!

2009-09-25T10:17:00.005-04:00

Here at the TCGC, we may get riled up about football season, but our core mission isn't finding great tickets to the Swamp (although, if you have them....). Each year, our Gator Club's Scholarship Committee painstakingly sorts through more than 50 (and growing) applications to determine awards. Each year we fund over $20,000 ($1,500 each) in scholarships to these deserving recipients.

Our primary reason for raising money through the TCGC is to afford outstanding area students the opportunity to further their education 'neath the Orange and Blue. We function as an arm of the Alumni Association and fundraise to award scholarships to these deserving students - hoping that their experience will open more doors and expand their horizons.

Clearly, it thrills us to the core to receive feedback from our winners: how much they love walking around Turlington, the excitement they have over finishing finals week with great marks, the love they have for November in the Swamp. We take incredible pride in the accomplishments of our local students and love to share in their journey - especially when they are lauded by the University itself.

We'd like to take a moment and congratulate scholarship recipient, Sara Waickowski, a College of Engineering student, who recently was invited to the prestigious Chi Epsilon National Honor Society of the Civil and Environmental Engineering. A rare invitation, reserved for students with the highest marks at the top of their class, Sarah has been offered initiation. We are more than proud of Sarah - a representative of our area doing big things at UF. Congratulations and best wishes for future success!!

For more information on our Scholarship Program, whether how to apply for a scholorship or how to fund your own, please visit www.tcgatorclub.com/scholarship.html.

VIEWING PARTY: UF vs. KENTUCKY

2009-09-25T09:53:00.004-04:00

Looking for a place to cheer on the Gators against Kentucky this week?

Want to see the 'Cats go down while enjoying some great food and drink specials?

The TC Gator Club has reserved one side of Beef O'Brady's for all Gator fans. All TV's on the TCGC side will be tuned to the game. No need to be a member to join us in cheering on the Gators on Saturday - so bring your friends and family of all ages to watch the Gators beat Kentucy.

Bring cash for raffles and merchandise. There will be a raffle drawing at the end of each quarter.

Each quarterly winner throughout the year will be placed in a drawing for an Urban Myer signed football.

Food and drink specials will be available throughout the game.

DON'T FORGET YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED URBAN MEYER FOOTBALL!

Next viewing party is for LSU

No Go for DuBose, Prized Recruit

2009-09-18T09:37:00.002-04:00

REPOSTED FROM ESPN.COM

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida receiver Andre Debose had surgery to repair a torn hamstring tendon in his left thigh.

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ESPN.com's Chris Low writes about all things SEC in his conference blog.

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Debose had surgery Thursday at Shands Florida Surgical Center. He is expected to fully recover in four to six months, making it possible for him to return for spring practice.

Debose, a 5-foot-11 speedster from the Orlando area, was coach Urban Meyer's prized recruit in February. Meyer tabbed him as Percy Harvin's replacement this fall.

But Debose injured his hamstring at the Florida state high school track meet in April, tweaked it during summer workouts and then hurt it again on the first day of fall practice. Team doctors initially thought it was just a pulled muscle, but tests later revealed a tear.

Here On Rocky Top...

2009-09-17T10:57:00.003-04:00

Wow.

So this is what happens in Rocky Top, Tennessee.

That's all we really have to say when looking at this photo of the proud and tough University of Tennessee football team. Nevermind the chains, or the orange lamborghini on the practice field, or the fact that their new coach made sure that this photo was taken - all around, this new era of UT football is already a hot mess. A hot mess we need to get past.

This upcoming game has always been a defining moment in SEC shakeout - the Vols have always helped determine the true rank of Gator football in our league. From 4 straight years of crushing Peyton Manning's Heisman dreams to a last minute loss from a wayward field goal kick, this matchup always sets the tone. It has even defined our National Championship hopes - anyone remember the rescheduled 2001 game that ended our brilliant run?

We know Lane Kiffin has a big mouth. We know he has given his fair share of ludicrous statements, hoping to reignite the fire behind this rivalry. We don't mind so long as we make his statements null and void. Give us more bulletin board material!

Oh, here, you did. Nice lambo. We, the Treasure Coast Gator Club, thank you, Coach Kiffin, for this excellent piece of pre-game entertainment.

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If you don't have tickets to this game, stop by Beef O'Brady's for our Viewing Party!

South Vero Plaza on US 1. Drink and food specials abound and many prizes to give away.

Don't foget your shot to win an AUTOGRAPHED URBAN MEYER FOOTBALL!

GO GATORS! Beat UT!

CHA-CHING!

2009-08-31T01:24:00.003-04:00

We here at TCGC know when it comes to Gator fashion, the more unique it is, the better! That is why we have created a line of TCGC logo-based items for sale - proceeds which support our club and the scholarships we provide.

Normally, TCGC members had to wait until a viewing party to purchase merchandise. However, we've upgraded to make it quicker to get your TCGC gear.

You can purchase them online!

With any major credit card!

Securely and shipped to your door!

TCGC has also added a new "Donate" button to our site for those who wish to donate to our venerable Scholarship Fund directly.

So go - order away - supplies are limited!

TCGC KICKOFF PARTY Wrap Up

2009-08-29T18:50:00.011-04:00

We just got home from a fantastic time at Beef O'Brady's in South Vero Plaza for our annual kickoff party. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our club - we raised money for scholarships, had a fun time raffling off Gator goodies and got psyched for the upcoming season!

If you haven't been to the newly renovated Beef's, you should definitely check it out - especially during one of TCGC's Viewing Parties (Tennessee is our next one). The wait staff is incredibly attentive and quick and the floors and interior are redone.

Most importantly, Beef's is sporting some pretty sweet technological additions...each booth now boast their own flatscreen. Not to mention the new projection screen, two big screens and other flat screens all around the rooms. If you miss a play, it's because you're too busy high fiving each other.

We raffled away awesome Gator goodie bags, filled with shirts, write guards, coolies, bags and other limited items! The coveted Urban Meyer football raffle also commenced - purchase your chance to win the signed football above by end of season.

If raffled aren't your bag, we also have the PLEDGE PER POINT drive where you can win a signed ball. Just wager a bet on how many points the Gators will score this season and pledge a minimum of $.05 per point. Proceeds go to our scholarship fund.

We met some great new fans and members and hope to see you all out here through the season. As always, keep bleeding Orange and Blue and GO GATORS!

Buy TCGC!

2009-08-25T14:45:00.006-04:00

Exciting developments for our TCGC faithful! Our team is developing online shopping - within a week, you will be able to purchase merchandise, event tickets and even make scholarship donations, all with the click of a button!

We strive to make being involved in TCGC as simple as possible - thank you for your patience in the meantime.

Take a gander at some items you may want to buy...

This Is It: Urban Says He'll Stay

2009-08-24T23:21:00.003-04:00

Here's a little article that should put those "Notre Dame will shower him with gifts of gold, tradition and future movies starring Sean Astin" rumors to rest.

We like the Irish, especially in coffee form, but not when they're creeping on our HBC.

THIS IS IT - Urban's Promise.

TCGC Fun-draiser: Pledge Per Points

2009-08-24T19:21:00.002-04:00

2009-2010 Treasure Coast Gator Club Pledge Per Point Fundraiser

The Treasure Coast Gator Club would like to invite you to join our Pledge Per Point Fundraiser to support our Annual Scholarship Program. Your pledge will go towards supporting a student attend the University of Florida through scholarships.

Rules of the Game:

Pledge minimum of .05 cents for every point the Gators score in 2009-2010 football season.
Receive a ticket for every .05 cents pledged.
All pledges must be received no later than Friday, September 4th 12:00 PM.
A winner will be drawn at the end of the season for an autographed Urban Meyer Football.

To participate, fill out the form here (FORM) and mail to: info@tcgatorclub.com or you may hand deliver to a Board Member of the Club prior to September 4th. For more information about our scholarship program and the students we support, please see our website at:

http://www.tcgatorclub.com.

TCGC Football Viewing Parties: 2009

2009-08-24T19:20:00.000-04:00

8/29/2009 - TCGC FOOTBALL SEASON KICKOFF PARTY | 1 PM | Beef O' Brady's

9/19/2009 - UF vs. Tennessee Viewing Party | 3:30 PM | Beef O' Brady's

9/26/2009 - UF vs. Kentucky Viewing Party | TBD | Beef O' Brady's

10/10/2009 - UF vs. LSU Viewing Party | TBD | Beef O' Brady's

10/24/2009 - UF vs. Mississippi State Viewing Party | TBD | Beef O' Brady's

11/14/2009 - UF vs. South Carolina Viewing Party | TBD | Beef O' Brady's

Tim Tebow GQ: Does God have a Tim Tebow Complex

2009-08-24T18:50:00.003-04:00

We here at TC GC have a healthy, non-stalker love for our hulking QB. So we weren't so surprised to see a little mantastic shout-out to our #15 in the pages of GQ magazine. We'll spare the masses the photos of Tim in full exercise mode (although I did sign a full contract with a gym after viewing...), but check out the article.

DOES GOD HAVE A TIM TEBOW COMPLEX?

Classic. You know your school is something when your quarterback is in league with God and Chuck Norris. Just saying.

Treasure Coast Gator Club Kickoff Party

2009-08-24T18:15:00.001-04:00

Tim Tebow is getting fired up for the new season and so is the Treasure Coast Gator Club! We are holding a Pre-Season Kick Off Event and would love for you and your family & friends to come. Join us on Saturday, August 29th 1:00 PM at Beef O' Brady's South Vero.

WHAT: Treasure Coast Gator Club Kick Off Party

WHEN: Saturday, August 29th at 1:00PM

WHERE: Beef O' Brady's
782 South US Hwy 1
South Vero Square Plaza
(772.794.2059)

WHY: Raffle prizes and TCGC merchandise available.

HOW: $5.00 entry fee goes toward University of Florida Scholarships. Children under 12 free. No membership necessary - just your presence!

Fun for all ages! We will replay the glory of the victorious 2009 National Championship Game on a big screen TV, in addition to food and drink specials, raffles and a corn hole tournament. Win prizes, purchase limited edition merchandise, help fund scholarships and mingle with fellow Gators.

A pledge for points game will begin that day with more details at the event.

There will be a $5.00 entry fee (children under 12 are free) that will go towards funding local scholarships to the University of Florida. Support your future alumni!

You can receive more information from info@tcgatorclub.com.