NEWS

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 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!

Order online below (a $2 service charge for online sales is included) or reserve your
spot at our local ticket vendors, which will be announced shortly.

Tickets are $50 for UFAA members, $60 for non-members and
$25 for children under 12.
In order to obtain member pricing, you must enter your official UFAA membership
number (obtained on membership card). To become a UFAA member,
visit here: UFAA Membership

UFAA MEMBER TICKET ($50)	NON MEMBER TICKET ($60)	CHILD (UNDER 12) TICKET ($25)
UFAA Membership #		Age of Child

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
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].

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

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 4th.  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:
      2007:    517 points                2005:   312 points            2003:   390 points

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.

BECOME A TCGC BOARD MEMBER OR COMMITTEE CHAIR | February 9, 2009

The Treasure Coast Gator Club is looking for the future of our club's leadership team. If you are interested in being nominated to one of our At-Large positions, or simply want to volunteer on one of our committees, please contact us at info@tcgatorclub.com.

Be a part of our club and join us in awarding scholarships, putting together Gator-centric events, helping the community, and attending the amazingly fun Leader's Weekend in Gainesville (where you can win one of the coveted Gators as seen left)

We will be holding the vote on our slate (TBD May 2009) on June 10, 2009 at 5:30 PM, which will be open to all club members. Please let us know if you plan to attend

We will announce open at-large positions and committee vacancies shortly.

TCGC Wins "Most Improved Gator Club" at UF Leader's Weekend | January 17, 2009

The Treasure Coast Gator Club, a local affiliate of the University of Florida Alumni Association, was awarded with the prestigious honor of “Most Improved Gator Club” at the 27th Annual UF Alumni Association Leadership Weekend in Gainesville, Florida this past weekend. Club President Kathryn Block accepted the Gold Albert Award on behalf of the club, which was selected for their accomplishments over some of the most distinguished Gator Clubs across the nation.

Covering both Indian River and St. Lucie counties, the Treasure Coast Gator Club received their honor based on outstanding efforts in revitalizing the reach of the Gator Nation on the Treasure Coast, as well as their event programming.  The club strives to strengthen the bond between the University of Florida and our community through such activities as supporting the Pride of the Sunshine Band’s recent visit to Vero on their way to the National Championship game, numerous Florida Football viewing parties and the inaugural “Treasure Coast Gator Bait Classic” fishing tournament, an offshore and inshore challenge set for April 24 and 25, 2009.

[PRESS RELEASE]

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

The Treasure Coast Gator Club will welcome fomer Gator superstar Chris Doering to speak at our annual dinner, the newly coined Treasure Coast Gator Toast on April 21.

[ DOWNLOAD SAVE THE DATE ]

Presented by the Georget 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!

Tickets are $50 for members, $55 for non-members. E-mail info@tcgatorclub.com 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 $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 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

TCGC CELEBRATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH PRIDE OF THE SUNSHINE | January 6, 2009

The Treasure Coast Gator Club, in conjunction with Vero Beach Fighting Indians Band Boosters, brought some winning energy to town by hosting the University of Florida Pride of the Sunshine Marching Band for a pre-BCS Championship game practice on January 6, 2009.

Several local volunteers joined in to help serve the Gator Band in between practice time on our own Vero Beach High School football field - a smattering of delicious food provided by Bono's. Over 250 Gator-loving guests watched and cheered on the Pride of the Sunshine as they readied themselves for the BCS game in Miami.

The Treasure Coast Gator Club would like to take a moment to thank our fantastic corps of volunteers and individual donors that helped make this impromptu event memorable and successful! A fitting prelude to ANOTHER NATIONAL TITLE!

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