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

ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDJerry J. Chicone, Jr.EndowmentThe Chicone family, from Orlando,continues their strong GatorBooster support by encouragingthe best on the field and in theclassroom. Their gifts are fundingthe Chicone Family Endowment.Gary and Nancy Condronand Family EndowmentGary, Nancy, Ryan and Shelbyestablished this endowment inhonor of their family. Gary playedbaseball at UF and this is oneway to show his loyalty to andappreciation of a great athleticprogram.The Chicone FamilyEndowmentThe Chicone family, from Orlando,continues their strong GatorBooster support by encouragingthe best on the field and in theclassroom.Jerry J. Chicone, Sr. GolfEndowmentGiven in memory of Jerry J.Chicone, Sr., who loved golf andplayed in every Gator Golf DayTournament until his 95th birthday.Andy Crawford EndowmentEstablished by Andy Crawfordin honor of his love for GatorAthletics.Clewiston Gator BoostersEndowmentAs a tribute to the hard workand dedication of the footballteam and coaches, the followingmen funded the Clewiston GatorBoosters Endowment. Bob Bass,Nigel Miller, Philip Roland, FrankPolhill, Joe Marlin Hilliard, DougLewis, Carrol Redish, Jr., Joe M.Hendry, John Stitt, Warren Howell,Miller Couse, David Miller andBobby Berner.Earl M. “Duke” CrittendenFootball EndowmentIn memory of Earl M. “Duke”Crittenden, former President ofGator Boosters and longtime BullGator for his love and passion ofthe Gator program.The Crittenden FamilyEndowmentThomas M. and HazelH. Donahoo FootballEndowmentA scholarship athlete at Floridaand past president of GatorBoosters, Inc. joined by his wifeas graduates of the University tomaintain excellence in athleticsand education.Malcolm R. Duggan, Jr.Athletic Endowment FundMalcolm and Tammy Dugganof Ocala made a substantialcontribu tion to fund theMalcolm R. Duggan, Jr. AthleticEndowment Fund, recognizingtheir long standing commitment toexcellence in the classroom and incompetition.Billy Donovan BasketballEndowmentThe Robert Gidel family funded thisendowment to recognize CoachDonovan for his commitment to thespirit, substance, and performanceof our basketball program, both onand off the court.Gwen Dulaney FootballEndowmentThis fund was established throughcontributions from friends in honorof Gwen’s dedicated service toGator Boosters.Billy and ChristineDonovanBasketball EndowmentSteve and Debra Viningestablished the Billy and ChristineDonovan Basketball Endowmentin honor of the Donovan family –not only for their commitment toGator athletics but also for theircharacter and godly example. GoGators!!!John Eibner EndowmentFormer Executive Secretaryof Gator Boosters and coach,John Eibner is recognized for hisdedication to the Gator program.ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDYEAR IN REVIEW 2012–2013Marion M. CromwellEndowmentMy modest scholarship fund wasestablished in the hope that itwould help to reward academicexcellence, by providing aid fortalented athletes attending UF,from a lifelong Gator, Marion M.Cromwell.Dexter Daniels, Jr. GolfEndowmentEst. by former UF students Velmaand Dexter Daniels, Jr. A formerGator golfer, Dexter and his wife,Velma, gave this endowmentto strengthen the University ofFlorida’s successful golf program.Culpepper FamilyEndowmentIn memory of John BrowardCulpepper, first Chancellor of theBoard of Regents and a Floridanative. His sons, Blair and Bruceand his grandchildren, Betsy,Bruce, Blair, and All-AmericanFootball player, Brad, all graduatedfrom UF.Sam Davis EndowmentThis endowment was createdby the family of Sam Davis in hishonor. He was quarterback andcaptain of the 1933 Fightin’ Gators.Culverhouse/HolmesSwimming EndowmentA near drowning incident in theCaribbean involving two closefriends led to this commitmenttoward excellence in swimmingat the University of Florida.Senator Paula DockeryEndowmentEstablished in honor of SenatorPaula Dockery and 100 Years ofFlorida football.Gene Ellenson EndowmentAlfred McKethan funded his thirdendowment in recognition of GeneEllenson, former Gator BoosterExecutive Secretary and popularfootball coach.Gene Ellenson TrustThis trust was established byfriends of Gene Ellenson. CoachEllenson spread his “positivemolecule” on Gator athletics for35 years.Barbara and Phil EmmerLady Gator EndowmentOur endowment is made torecognize and support the nationalleadership of Jeremy Foley andAnn Marie Rogers in their inspiringpromotion and development ofwomen’s athletic programs at theUniversity of Florida.Ellis Family FootballEndowmentEllis Family Endowment is createdto repay the Gator program for allthe great memories it has providedto our family.Ed Evans FootballEndowmentFernandez FamilyEndowmentWilliam E. ElmoreMemorial endowmentThe Athletic Association fundedthis endowment to honor Bill’shard work and dedication toathletics through service on theAthletic Board.Fernandez FamilyEndowmentThe Fernandez Family Foundationestablished this gift in order tobenefit the scholarship program inthe sports of soccer and baseball.YEAR IN REVIEW 2012–20135657