2012-13 Year in Review - Gator Boosters, Inc.

ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDAlley and Bowden FamilyEndowmentThis very generous gift wasestablished by Mrs. Ledgie Alleyand the Bowden Family and willbenefit the sports of football andwomen’s swimming.Bill and B. J. ArnspargerEndowmentBill, former University of FloridaDirector of Athletics, and his wife,B.J., funded this endowment toemphasize the importance ofstudent-athletes pursuing a qualityeducation.Dorothy M. AndersonMemorial endowmentEstablished by Neal Anderson.Gator All-American and ChicagoBears great, Neal Anderson,established a Lady Gator Tennisendowment to memorialize hismother, Dorothy M. Anderson.Tom & Sharon BallEndowmentThis endowment was created byTom and Sharon Ball to honor theircommitment to the University ofFlorida and the Florida Gators!Trace Armstrong FamilyEndowmentEstablished by former Gatorfootball player Trace Armstrongand his family.Robert L. Batey FootballMemorialThe family of Robert L. Batey madea significant contribution to fundthe Robert L. Batey Memorial Fundin loving memory of their father, agreat Gator fan.The Bowden Family TrustHilman and Barbara Bowden ofPlant City made a meaningful giftto fund the Bowden Family Trust,an annuity that will benefit thesports of football and women’sswimming.Byron Butler EndowmentLouise Butler established thisendowment in loving memory ofher husband Byron Butler, a greatGator fan and businessman fromPerry, FL.Louise and Byron ButlerFootball endowmentLouise Butler, long-time Gatorfan and supporter from Perry, FL,established this fund to further theacademic and athletic excellenceof Gator student- athletes.Marjorie T. BowlerMemorial EndowmentRobert Bowler established thismemorial endowment to honor hisloving wife, Marjorie T. Bowler.Brian Callahan andKerry Frost CallahanFamily EndowmentPictured from left to right are:Molly, Brian, Caroline, Kerry andLauren CallahanLaurie B. Burns AthleticEndowmentLaurie established this endowmentto support women’s golf.Darrell F. CarpenterEndowmentOur entire family has beenblessed by our involvement withthe University of Florida. Thisendowment is a small token ofour appreciation.ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDJackson G. BeattyMemorial EndowmentA prominent North Florida trialattorney, Jackson’s advocacy ofhis clients was only matched byhis loyalty to the Gator AthleticProgram (UF ‘62 grad).Frank Bedell and AshleyFrost Bedell FamilyEndowmentAshley, Nathan, Frank and JohnBedell.Jim and Louise BerryhillFootball EndowmentEstablished by the Berryhill Familyand Computer Associates. Thisendowment was established tohonor and remember our parents,avid Gator fans all their marriedlife. Florida remains an excitingpart of our family traditions.Bobby CarswellendowmentThe Panhandle Gator Club gavethis endowment to honor a longtime Gator supporter in the“panhandle” of Florida.Kevin Carter FootballendowmentUF All-American and NFL All-ProKevin Carter. Now that I’ve beenblessed to be in a situation whereI can give something back, I thinkI should. I was once a Gator andI’ll always be a Gator.Kevin Carter Familyendowment 1,2Melissa Cason FootballEndowmentEstablished by Warren M. CasonFamily Limited Partnership. Thisendowment was established byMelissa Cason in appreciation ofand devotion to the Univer sity ofFlorida and its athletic program.YEAR IN REVIEW 2012–2013Buster Bishop EndowmentGolf coach, “Buster” Bishop, isrecognized for his leadership andnational championships in 1968and 1973.Arthur and Marian BlockEndowmentThis football endowment wascreated by Arthur and MarianBlock of Vero Beach to honor thehard work and dedication of ourstudent-athletes and give themthe opportunity to receive a qualityeducation at the University ofFlorida, while also serving as amemorial to Arthur.Otis Boggs EndowmentThis fund was created to honor thememory of Otis Boggs. For manyfans their first memory of a Gatorfootball game came through theirradios from the “Original Voice ofthe Gators”, Otis Boggs.Dr. Nicholas CassisiEndowmentEstablished in honor of Dr.Nicholas Cassisi and 100 Yearsof Florida football.Tracy Caulkins SuperScholarship Est. by Frank V.Campisi and Fred FisherTo encourage both athletic andacademic excellence, FrankCampisi and Fred Fisher haveestablished the Tracy CaulkinsSuper Scholarship. Tracycontinues to set the standard forall student-athletes.Checkers Drive-InRestaurants, Inc.Checkers Drive-In RestaurantsInc. established this endowmentto help fund athletic scholarshipsat the University of Florida. Thankyou Checkers for the “Pick YourChamp Challenge” in support ofGator athletics.YEAR IN REVIEW 2012–20135455