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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:

1. Pledge minimum of .05 cents for every point the Gators score in 2010-2011 football season. 
2. Receive a ticket for every .05 cents pledged.
3. All pledges must be received no later than Friday, September 10th 12:00 PM.
4. A winner will be drawn at the end of the season for an autographed Urban Meyer helmet.

To participate, fill out the form here [DOWNLOAD PLEDGE PER POINT FORM ] and e-mail to:  info@tcgatorclub.com or you may hand deliver to a Board Member of the Club prior to September 10th.  For more information about our scholarship program, the students we support and how to get involved, please visit our SCHOLARSHIP SECTION.

EXAPMLE:

        UF Points Scored in Previous Seasons:
      2009:    438 points ___ 2007:    517 points                2005:   312 points            2003:   390 points

TREASURE COAST GATOR CLUB VIEWING PARTIES

Get fired up for the new season with the Treasure Coast Gator Club! We are holding a Kick Off Event and would love for you and your family & friends to come.
Join us on Saturday, September 11 at 12 PM at either COBB'S LANDING or RIVERSIDE CAFE.

After the kickoff, please join the Treasure Coast Gator Club on the following dates to watch our Gators take on their weekly nemesis. Game Viewing times are based on actual kickoff and will be held at both Cobb's Landing (Ft. Pierce) and BrewGrr's Burgers & Brews (Vero) - aside from LSU game.

Food and drink specials for every game. Prizes galore. Cheer on our team while enjoying the Gator glow!

9/11 - USF (Cobb's Landing and Riverside Cafe)
9/18 - Tennessee
10/2 - Alabama
10/9 - LSU (at Hurricane Grill & Wings featuring ESPN Radio)
10/30 - Georgia
11/27 - FSU

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

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
IIndia 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

TREASURE COAST GATOR TOAST | May 11, 2010 | 5:30-9 PM | The Moorings Club

Tickets are going on sale for our amazing annual Treasure Coast Gator Toast: A Celebration of our Local Gator Nation!

The dinner will feature entertainment by Shane Matthews, presentation of 17 scholarships to area students, amazing auction items (signed basketballs and footballs!) and so much more. Not to mention a wonderful feast and trading Gator tales with the Treasure Coast orange and blue.

Thank you to our generous sponsors to date:

Presenting Sponsor George E. Warren Corporation

Navigator Sponsors
Gerri McPherson
Chuck & Kyle Ball
Block, Block & Pegler
Gould Cooksey & Fennell
Jennifer & Judy Malone in Memory of Clint Malone

Shipbuilder Sponsors
RBC Bank
Florida Power & Light
The Face Center of Vero Beach
Barney & Hariot Greene

Our sponsors make it possible to host such wonderful events for our scholarship recipients and membership!

If you would like to sponsor the Treasure Coast Gator Toast [CLICK HERE].
If you would like to apply for a scholarship that is awarded during this event [CLICK HERE].

TREASURE COAST GATOR BAIT CLASSIC: HEAVIEST STRINGER TOURNAMENT | May 1, 2010

Registration is starting today for our 2nd Annual Gator Bait Classic. The Tournament is strictly offshore this year and we've upped our cash payout to over $16,000 in prizes. Angle for dolphin, wahoo, cobia or kingfish and win a chance to be crowned victor.

Early registration is $300 per boat until April 28th, 2010, regular registration is $350 per boat. The first 50 boats to register will receive a free Gator Bait Bucket.

All proceeds from the TCGBC will benefit the Treasure Coast Gator Club scholarship program.

TREASURE COAST GATOR BLACK FRIDAY THROUGH WHITE MONDAY MERCHANDISE SALE!!!!!

November 27-30, 2009 | Online Store

The Treasure Coast Gator Club is offering HALF OFF of our popular merchandise - just in time for the holidays. T-shirts, hats, limited edition fishing tournament gear - it's all marked down for these FOUR DAYS ONLY!

To order, just go to our store [STORE!] and shop to your heart's content. Limited availability. If orders exceed our inventory, you may get an e-mail detailing issues.

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

TREASURE COAST GATOR TOAST | May 11, 2010 | 5:30-9 PM | The Moorings Club

The date is reserved for our annual Treasure Coast Gator Toast, so mark May 11, 2010 on your calendars! Our event will be headlined by a fantastic guest, Gator great and former quarterback (1990-1992) Shane Matthews, so make sure to get your tickets!

The dinner will feature entertainment by Shane Matthews, presentation of 17 scholarships to area students, amazing auction items (signed basketballs and footballs!) and so much more. Not to mention a wonderful feast and trading Gator tales with the Treasure Coast orange and blue.

Sponsorships are already rolling in - we want to thank our Presenting Sponsor, George E. Warren Corporation, for their generosity and support of the Gator Nation. In addition, we thank our first Shipbuilder sponsor, RBC Bank, for their kind donation. Our sponsors make it possible to host such wonderful events for our scholarship recipients and membership!

If you would like to sponsor the Treasure Coast Gator Toast [CLICK HERE].

If you would like to apply for a scholarship that is awarded during this event [CLICK HERE].

MORE INFORMATION TO COME!

TREASURE COAST GATOR CLUB KICKOFF PARTY | August 29, 2009 | 1 PM | Beef O'Brady's (South Vero)

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.

UPCOMING 2009-2010 FOOTBALL SEASON VIEWING PARTY SCHEDULE

Please join the Treasure Coast Gator Club on the following dates to watch our Gators take on their weekly nemesis. Game Viewing times are based on actual kickoff and will be held at Beef O'Brady's (South Vero Square Plaza).

Food and drink specials for every game. Prizes galore. Cheer on our team while enjoying the Gator glow!

9/19 - Tennessee
9/26 - Kentucky
10/10 - LSU
10/24 - Mississippi State
11/14 - South Carolina

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

KEEP INDIAN RIVER BEAUTIFUL LAGOON CLEAN UP for INTERNATIONAL GATOR DAY
May 16th, 2009 | 8 AM to 10 AM | Wabasso Beach Bridge

The Treasure Coast Gator Club is cleaning up our waters. Gators, come out for this year's International Gator Day as we have some fun at the local Wabasso Beach Bridge and clean up the area from 8AM to 10 AM. First 10 Gators to sign up get a FREE gift!

You can sign up to participate by e-mailing our committee chair, Shawn Marchetti at shawn.marchetti@rbc.com. Help our environment and chill out with Gators this May!

TREASURE COAST GATOR BAIT CLASSIC RESCHEDULED! | May 8-9th, 2009 | Ft. Pierce City Marina

The inagural TCGC Fishing Tournament was rescheduled due to inclement weather. If you thought you were going to miss it, there's still time to fish for prizes!!!

Ready your rods and reels for the inaugural TC Gator Bait Classic, an offshore AND inshore fishing tournament that will benefit the Treasure Coast Gator Scholarship Fund. Win up to $14,000 in prizes in this amazing event sponsored by George E. Warren Corporation and others.

[DOWNLOAD FLYER and REGISTRATION FORM HERE]

We'll start with a Captain's Meeting on MAY 8th, with the tournament on MAY 9th. More details to come - check the events page soon or e-mail info@tcgatorclub.com to register.

Entry fees: $300 per boat for offshore | $200 per boat for inshore

Make sure you don't miss out on our awesome LIMITED EDITION
TC Gator Bait classic shirts (design featured at left), generously designed and donated by talented local artist, Steve Diossy. You can see more of Mr. Diossy's work and purchase some of his pieces at www.diossy.com.

Shirts are $18 for short sleeve, $20 for long sleeve. XXL may be subject to slight increase. Contact info@tcgatorclub.com to purchase or come to the Captain's meeting on May 8th.

Treasure Coast Gator Toast | April 21, 2009 | 5:30 - 9 PM | The Moorings Club in Vero

FALSE START! Yes, the invitation did say Wednesday, but our Treasure Coast Gator Club will welcome former Gator superstar Chris Doering to speak at our annual dinner, the newly coined Treasure Coast Gator Toast on TUESDAY April 21.

[ DOWNLOAD INVITATION ] [ DOWNLOAD RSVP]

Presented by the George E. Warren Corporation, this is one Gator celebration you don't want to miss. Join us for a meet and greet, a fabulous gourmet "tailgate" themed dinner, awarding of scholarships, and an exciting array of Gator auction items!

Come adorned in Orange and Blue (denim is approved for this event) and enjoy the reach of the Gator Nation on the Treasure Coast. Don't miss out on this engagement - only once a year!

Tickets are $50 for members, $55 for non-members. E-mail info@tcgatorclub.com or print the RSVP and mail to our club for tickets today!

Treasure Coast Gator Bait Classic Fisinging Tournament | April 24-25, 2009 | Ft. Pierce City Marina

If it ain't a Gator, it must be GATOR BAIT!
Ready your rods and reels for the inaugural TC Gator Bait Classic, an offshore AND inshore fishing tournament that will benefit the Treasure Coast Gator Scholarship Fund. Win up to $7,000 in prizes in this amazing event sponsored by George E. Warren Corporation and others.

[DOWNLOAD FLYER and REGISTRATION FORM HERE]

We'll start with a Captain's Meeting on April 24, with the tournament on the 25th. More details to come - check the events page soon or e-mail info@tcgatorclub.com to register.

Entry fees: $300 per boat for offshore | $200 per boat for inshore

Captain's Blog | A Commentary on Gator Sports | Coming Soon

A new area is currently in the works to have a seasonal commentary on our beloved Gators from our favorite position...the bench. Check back to get an inside look on the thoughts of one or two TC Gator fans' take on our football, basketball and other athletic teams