Y04ea HISTrORY, VISIONin & MISSION Review 05 FOUNDATION PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

06 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

07 GCSC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

08 STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - BRANDON WRITCH

10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11 GROWTH CHARTS

12 DONOR HIGHLIGHT - ST. JOE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

13 HIGH SCHOOL HONORS SCHOLARSHIP / COMMUNITY BENEFACTORS

14 STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - ALLISON REYNOLDS

16 2018 ANNUAL MEETING

18 2018 ANNUAL DINNER & DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS

20 EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT - KATRINA PORTER

22 CUMULATIVE GIVING

24 STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - FRED STEVENSON

26 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The Gulf Coast State College Foundation, Inc., (formerly Gulf Coast HCommunity College Foundation) was incorporated on October 16, 1967 by the State of Florida as a 501(c)(3) non-profitis corporation.tory Through the support from you, our visionary civic leaders, devoted faculty the needs of our military and The original charter was signed by Dr. Richard Morley, president of Gulf Coast at the time of the and staff, proud alumni, impassioned students and generous donors, we veteran students. forge into the future with determination and enthusiasm to continue the incorporation, Captain Mark Starkweather, Mrs. Mark Starkweather, Mrs. M.F. Parker, Mr. Amos Howard, And of course, the impact of Gulf Coast State College Foundation’s mission. The Foundation plays an Mr. John Moseley and Mr. Roland Vines. Since that time, the Foundation has grown considerably in Hurricane Michael will be felt instrumental role in ensuring access and hope to students. Through the membership and assets while remaining faithful to its original philosophy and purpose. by our community for years, support of our generous community, the Foundation has provided more but from this devastation, we than $25 million in scholarship and program support since 1967. On behalf of must seize the opportunity to the Foundation, I am excited to share this report with you, which highlights rebuild stronger and smarter. just some of the many successes we have collectively achieved this year. The best way to do that is to Mr. Floyd Skinner GCSC Foundation President As of June 2018, the Foundation assets were at $33 million, a 5% increase invest in the College to help from our prior fiscal year. The Foundation provided $1.2 million to the strengthen our economic College, which included $973,000 in scholarship support and more than welfare. As a result of the local crisis, the Foundation took the initiative and Based on the principles of trust and integrity, $240,000 in program support. announced the availability of relief grants to directly aid faculty, students and staff in need. is The Gulf Coast State College Foundation Military and Veteran Student the vision of the Gulf Coast State College Foundation V ion Emergency Fund was part of a special campaign called “Thanks a Emergency Hurricane funding has assisted 1,416 students and more than Million” which was a response to recent cuts to military pay and benefits 400 employees. More than $1 million has been awarded to the College: is to advance the causes of Gulf Coast State College. that have significantly magnified education costs for service members. $800,000 to students and $266,000 to employees. The Foundation’s primary The Foundation, with the leadership of Mr. William C. Cramer, Jr., raised fundraising focus for the future will continue to support the Hurricane Relief $1 million in just over one year and has provided 478 military and veteran Student and Employee Fund. Those designated funds will offer even more students with funding from the campaign. We hope that our community assistance to employees and students as the community rebuilds. will continue to help the Foundation remove any barriers for our heroes and Without the support of the Foundation Executive Committee, Board of support this fund. Directors, staff and you, we could not have provided a road of hope for so The 2018 Annual Dinner was very special with the continued celebration many students. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Foundation Directors and The Gulf Coast State College Foundation’s mission is to create a scholarship program providing educational of Gulf Coast State College’s 60th and the Foundation’s 50th anniversaries. staff, the GCSC District Board of Trustees, the College President, faculty, staff M The Annual Dinner was the public kick-off phase of the “Thanks a Million” and the benefactors of the Foundation. opportunities to deserving students. Further, the mission of thei Foundationss isi to enhanceo the educational programs n campaign and more than 400 guests were in attendance. The College and and student services available at Gulf Coast State College. Through the active involvement and leadership of Sincerely, Foundation were honored with Governor Scott as the keynote speaker, citizens united by these purposes, the Foundation serves as an effective liaison between GCSC and the community. and we truly appreciate his help in raising the community’s awareness of The Foundation assists the College in enriching the community through cultural opportunities and in enhancing the economic development of the community with educational programs.

4 5 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS GCSC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

On Friday afternoon, October 5th, the National Hurricane Center issued a tropical we’ve never met really care, and the seemingly endless lines of trucks of every sort Mr. Floyd Skinner, President Mary Sue Adams Jack Kerigan update for a broad area of weak disturbance off the coast of the Honduras/Nicaragua brought us back from the brink of hunger, sickness and despair. We helped each other border. By Sunday morning, October 7th, Tropical Depression 14 had formed from this pick up, clean up, and then begin to rebuild. We assessed damages, filed claims, James Anderson Tom King Mr. Joe Hamner, Vice President disturbance off the tip of Belize, with winds clocked at 35 mph. By Sunday afternoon and filled out lots of forms. We found out how dark that dark can really be, and we Lewis Baber Lisa Maner it had grown into Tropical Storm Michael, located 800 miles due south of Pensacola, cheered the night the lights came back on. We learned that when everyone smells Ms. Kelly McSpadden Hughes, Secretary with 50 mph winds and a forward speed, in no one smells, and that jeans really aren’t dirty until the knees don’t bend so well. A.J. Bacon Brendan Murphy our direction, of 3 mph. Then midday on We found out that doing without isn’t always a hardship, and that necessity really is Mr. Jerry Sowell, Jr., Treasurer Tony Bennett Tammy Newton October 10th, only 72 hours after it became the mother of invention. We also learned that things don’t matter nearly as much as a 40 mph named storm, Hurricane Michael we thought, but that people matter more than we ever possibly imagined. And, as it Mr. Joey Ginn, Past President Les Brackett Lori Pons roared ashore in the Florida panhandle as turns out, compassion and generosity trump greed and indifference every time! the 3rd strongest storm to ever hit North Hal Burleson Ann Marie Sale Our community and our College have been tried and tested in an unprecedented way, Mr. William C. Cramer, Jr., Advisor America, with sustained winds as high as and we have done well. We couldn’t change the cards we were dealt by the storm, Kathy Crowley Amal Sidani Tabbaa 166 mph and wind gusts clocked at close so we changed how we played the hand. We provided a state-of-the-art emergency Mr. Tom Gibson, Advisor to 200 mph or more. On that day our lives Jeff Di Benedictis Sandy Sims operations center and kept it running so that the incident response team members changed forever! could focus on the important things. When the airwaves went silent across the Mr. Clint Mayo, Advisor Frank Hall Don Sirmons The characterization of life in Northwest spectrum, WKGC came through loud and clear with accurate emergency information Florida after Hurricane Michael can and words of encouragement, hope, and understanding. The first responders we’ve Mr. Tom Lewis, Trustee Liaison Rebecca Hall-Cary David Southall perhaps best be made with a paraphrase of trained over the years made us proud and saved lives - lots of lives! With the help of Dr. John Holdnak, GCSC President Maureen Hess Charles Voorhis, III our incredible faculty and staff we reopened the College in only 27 days, when many Dr. John Holdnak, GCSC President the opening line in Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” - “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the season thought we were down for the count. Thanks to the support of sister colleges around Susan Hitt April Wilkes Mr. Charles Abbott (1910-2010), Director Emeritus of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of the state and country, we’ve used “Michael’s Pantry” to provide food, incidentals, and William Husfelt, III Caroline Windham despair, we had everything before us, and we had nothing before us...” In the briefest supplies for our students, employees, and their families. And thanks to the incredible Ms. Karen Hanes, Director Emeritus of moments our houses were destroyed, businesses flattened, belongings ruined, generosity of the Gulf Coast State College Foundation, we’ve been able to distribute a Trey Hutt and loved ones lost. A shake of the head could speak volumes when asked about the $1.5 million hand up to our students and employees, rather than trying to give them Dr. Robert L. McSpadden (1944-2015), Director Emeritus John Juchniewicz status of a home, yet words failed to convey the scope of destruction that surrounded a hand out. Our way ahead will not be an easy one, but life will get better, though it us. For a while food, gas, electricity and even hope were in short supply. But we are will forever be different. However, if there is one universal truth we all now know, one a resilient lot! common experience we all now share - it’s that together we can face anything, do anything, and make miracles happen! We are Gulf Coast! The winds died, the water receded, the sun came out, and we greeted our friends FOUNDATION STAFF and loved ones with hugs and tears. There were lots of hugs! We learned that people

DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES (2018)

Katie Patronis, Chair Tom Lewis David P. Warriner Century 21 Ryan Realty WMBB News 13 Tapper and Company Properties Management, Inc.

Jim W. McKnight, Vice Chair Steve D. Millaway Derrick G. Bennett Gulf County Economic Development Coalition Techfarms, LLC and Hathbridge Capital Management Board Attorney

Donald R. Crisp Ralph C. Roberson First American Title Insurance Roberson and Associates P.A. MARGIE MAZUR DUNKIN MCLANE LORI ELDRIDGE KARA GRAY Executive Director Assistant Director Donor Relations Coordinator Finance and Scholarship Elizabeth M. Kirvin Joe K. Tannehill, Jr. Executive Assistant Apalachicola Bay Charter School Merrick Industries and Engen, LLC

6 7 Brandon Writch ‘‘ High school didn’t come easy for Brandon Writch, but with mentoring from TRiO’s Upward Bound Program, he graduated from Bay High School and entered GCSC as a first-generation college student. He earned a Foundation I just think it’s awesome that scholarship, and TRiO and the Honors Program helped him build confidence with the transition from high school to there are people out there college. He acclimated well at Gulf Coast and with graduation on the horizon, he could visualize the start of a new who are willing to invest in chapter of his life at UWF or UF. His trajectory was steadily moving forward until it all came to a halt with Hurricane Michael. the future of people who want to better themselves. “It was like a slap to the face,” he recalled. “When the storm hit, that’s when everything changed – my whole life changed.” His family braced themselves in his grandparents’ home in Parker, taking refuge in a back bedroom while the roof and second story of the home were torn apart. They spent that first night in the crawlspace under their home fearing that remnants of the second floor might buckle at any moment. In the span of one day, he lost his car and almost everything he owned – even the backyard shed which held family photos and a piano that was passed down through the generations – was gone.

He thought about school and his friends, which was difficult in those first few days. “It was hard not knowing when or if we were going to come back. I didn’t know if (Gulf Coast) made it. The thought of not knowing really got ‘‘ to me.” And later, once the school announced it was re-opening, he faced a tough decision. “To be honest, I didn’t want to come back. It was not easy, and I really wanted to quit. All I wanted was for things to be back to normal. We all had our lives, our routines. That was all taken away from us.”

Several months later, things are starting to look a little better. He finished the fall semester and is currently attending classes full time while working two jobs to help his family financially. With encouragement from TRiO and Business Office staff, he applied for the emergency funds to ensure he received the help he needed to get through this final semester. “If you don’t have financial aid or scholarships it’s a struggle and it’s sometimes discouraging. I just think it’s awesome that there are people out there who are willing to invest in the future of people who want to better themselves.”

8 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS GROWTH CHARTS Foundation Net Asset Growth FOUNDATION NET ASSET1969 GROWTH: - 2018 1969-2018 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 40,000,000 40000000 ASSETS JUNE 30, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 REVENUE & OTHER SUPPORT (Year ended June 30, 2018) 35,000,000 35000000 30,000,000 30000000 Cash & Cash Equivalents $453,908 $264,007 Annual Meeting - 25,000,000 25000000 Investments Contributions $816,683 20,000,000 20000000 $31,141,290 $33,059,544 Investment Earnings $2,712,293 15,000,000 The Commonfund 15000000

Real Estate $47,687 $47,687 Memberships $8,265 10,000,00010000000 Other Assets $53,598 $50,196 Community Events $155,986 5,000,0005000000 Other Receivables - - Other $11,888 0 2017 2015 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 2011 2013 1969 1971 1973 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 - - 2003 2005 2007 2009 Equipment Net Assets TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SUPPORT $3,705,115 NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED: 1969-2018 TOTAL ASSETS $31,696,483 $33,421,434 PROGRAM EXPENSES 800

700 LIABILITIES JUNE 30, 2017 JUNE 30, 2018 Athletics $26,700

Culinary $19,155 600 Accounts Payable $315,333 $49,040 Military Park $45,197 500 NET ASSETS Honors Plaza Technology $53,580 400 Permanently Restricted $13,109,446 $13,348,776 Golf Tournament $48,562 Temporarily Restricted $18,271,704 $20,023,618 300 Scholarships $973,849 Unrestricted (Operating) - - 200 Mini Grants $24,650 Other $22,515 100 TOTAL NET ASSETS $31,381,150 $33,372,394 0 TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $1,214,208 2016 2018 2014 2010 2012 1969 1977 1980 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2002 2004 2006 2008 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $31,696,483 $33,421,434 2000 Estimated based on full-time equivalence (FTE) SUPPORTING SERVICES

General and Administrative $99,933 FOUNDATION HISTORICAL Fundraising $399,730 ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 1969-2018 Total Support Services $499,663 38% Program TOTAL EXPENSES $1,713,871 Support

Change in Net Assets $1,991,244 $31,381,150 62% Net Assets: June 30, 20172012 Scholarships

NET ASSETS: June 30, 2018 $33,372,394 10 62+38q 11 St. Joe Community Foundation 2018-19 HIGH SCHOOL HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Congratulations to our recipients!

Jackson Alford, A. Crawford Mosley High School There are many reasons why I want to receive a Emily Cobb, A. Crawford Mosley High School college education. Not only will it give mea Emily Weathersby, A. Crawford Mosley High School broader range of opportunities in the future, but it will help me grow as a person through furthering Savannah Gardner, Deane Bozeman School my education and meeting new people. I want to Abby Earnest, North Bay Haven Charter School make connections with people that I keep for the rest Kendall Cook, Rutherford High School of my life, and may help me in the future. I’m still Rima Patel, Rutherford High School undecided about a career, so I hope that through attending Gulf Coast State College it can help me Rylee Waters, Wewahitchka High School decide what I want to do with the rest of my life. Savannah Harrison, Wewahitchka High School ~ Kendall Cook, recipient of the Anna Setterich, Wewahitchka High School 2018-19 High School Honors Scholarship

(left to right) Dr. John Holdnak, GCSC President; Katie Patronis, Former Chair of the GCSC District Board of Trustees; April Wilkes, Executive Director of The St. Joe Community Foundation; Jorge Gonzalez, President and Chief Executive Officer of The St. Joe Company; Margie Mazur, Executive Director of the GCSC Foundation and Floyd Skinner, President of the GCSC Foundation eappreciate our W GENEROUS COMMUNITY BENEFACTORS

“Supporting education initiatives has always been a key mission of The St. Joe Community Foundation and we have been a longtime supporter of Gulf Coast State College and its Foundation. We believe in the high quality educational opportunities that Gulf Coast State College provides to the residents of this region and know that restoration of our education infrastructure, and ultimately jobs, is imperative in the recovery of Northwest Florida. The College’s campus, administration, faculty, staff and students represents a significant population affected by Hurricane Michael and we are honored to be able to contribute to their needs during this time of recovery.” ~April Wilkes, Executive Director April Wilkes

12 13 Allison Reynolds ‘‘

With all the traffic and moving With little to no communication in the storm’s aftermath, student Allison Reynolds was to different locations every month, feeling uneasy about her future. Her plan to graduate in spring 2019 with an A.A. and transfer it was a struggle. It’s been difficult to UWF in the fall looked uncertain, and she was concerned about Gulf Coast State College and with the drive, but with the her classes. “Do I have to go to school in Pensacola now?” she recalled thinking. “I didn’t know about school and what was going to happen.” Foundation scholarship, that helps with the gas money. Along with her worries about classes, other stressors such as shelter were weighing on her and her family. Their home was damaged to the point where they could not live in it, and they moved several times across the panhandle. They eventually landed in their current location, Santa Rosa Beach, and are seeing progress as the rebuilding of their home is almost complete. “With all the traffic and moving to different locations every other month, it was really a struggle. It’s been difficult with the drive, but with the Foundation scholarship, that helps with the gas money.” ‘‘ Allison successfully completed the fall semester, and appreciated the hopeful atmosphere and everyone’s attitude after the hurricane. “People were positive and willing to work, and that was definitely helpful. My teachers were working with me to make sure I could complete everything on time.” She’s taking four classes this semester and plans to participate in the commencement exercises in May. Most of her friends are close to graduating, too, and Allison proudly stated their new mantra: “Finish strong.”

14 15 2018 ANNUAL MEETING

I. Call to Order: Mr. Joey Ginn, 2017-2018 President of the Gulf Superintendent Bill Husfelt, Mr. John Juchniewicz, and Ms. Caroline Coast State College Foundation, welcomed members and guests to the Windham. Mr. Di Benedictis called for the nominees to be elected by 2018 annual meeting. Mr. Ginn recognized and expressed gratitude to acclamation. A motion was made and seconded. The motion carried the Foundation’s benefactors for their generous support. unanimously.

II. Minutes Approval: Ms. Kelly McSpadden Hughes, 2018-2019 VI. College Brief: Dr. John Holdnak, President of Gulf Coast Secretary of the Gulf Coast State College Foundation, asked for approval State College, thanked the entire Foundation Board for their assistance of the minutes recorded from the February 10, 2017 annual meeting. A and support throughout the year. Dr. Holdnak noted over the last motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as printed in the few years, the College administration has concentrated on several annual report. The motion carried unanimously. areas – improved relations with Florida State University-Panama City; improved morale on campus; and improved relations with the Gulf III. Financial Statements Approval: Mr. Ginn asked members to Coast State College Foundation. Dr. Holdnak stated that there has review the Foundation’s June 30, 2017 financial statements as noted been marked improvements in all three areas. Dr. Holdnak noted that inside the annual report. Mr. Ginn reported that the net assets were these improvements could not have happened without the support of approximately $31.3 million. Mr. Ginn noted that over $1.75 million members of the community, College employees and the Foundation was awarded back to the College in scholarship and program support; directors and staff. Dr. Holdnak closed by again thanking the Foundation $850,000 was used for scholarships and the remaining $900,000 was and its members for their continued support. given back in the form of program support. Mr. Ginn stated that he was very proud that the Foundation was able to provide that kind of support VII. Thanks A Million Campaign Update: Mr. William C. Cramer, Jr., to the College. A motion was made and seconded to approve the financial an Advisor for the Gulf Coast State College Foundation and Chairman of statements as printed. The motion carried unanimously. the Thanks A Million Campaign, stated that the growth of the Foundation is a tribute to a thoughtful community and its power to change lives. IV. Presentation of 2017-2018 Officers: Mr. Jeff Di Benedictis, Mr. Cramer stated that $800,000 had already been raised toward the 2017-2018 Past President of the Gulf Coast State College Foundation, $1 million goal and that the bar may have to be set higher. Mr. Cramer introduced the 2018-2019 officers who were elected by the Board at a discussed the need to raise funds to help offset the unexpected cost of previous meeting: Mr. Floyd Skinner, President; Mr. Joe Hamner, Vice education for our active duty and veteran military students and their President; Ms. Kelly McSpadden Hughes, Secretary; Mr. Jerry Sowell, Jr., dependents. Mr. Cramer noted that these students face shortcomings in Treasurer; and Mr. Joey Ginn, Past President (2017-2018). federal funding that often hinder them from continuing their education. Mr. Cramer thanked the members for their support of the campaign. V. Newly Elected Board of Directors Approval: Mr. Di Benedictis stated that the Foundation’s Nominating Committee had arrived VIII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned by Mr. Skinner. at an outstanding slate of directors for the 2018-2019 board term. Mr. Di Benedictis recognized returning board members: Mr. Les Brackett, Respectfully submitted, Mr. Hal Burleson, Mr. Tom King, Ms. Lisa Maner, Mr. Brendan Murphy, and the Honorable Don Sirmons. Mr. Di Benedictis announced there Dunkin McLane, Assistant Director are four new board members to be added to the slate: Dr. Lewis Baber, Kelly McSpadden Hughes, Recording Secretary

16 16 17 Presenting Sponsor Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Program Sponsor Mr. Joe and Dr. Sandy Ciccarelli Military Student Speaker Sponsor Alfred I. duPont Foundation Distinguished Alumni Sponsor Rising Star Sponsor Patronis Family GAC

Student Performer Sponsor Dinner Sponsor Reception Sponsor Promotional Sponsor St. Joe Community Foundation Edgewater Beach Resort Skinner Tax Consulting, Inc. TechFarms / Mr. and Mrs. Steve Millaway

Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Burleson Wealth Management of Summit Bank Innovations Federal Credit Union Wells Fargo Advisors Navy Federal Credit Union Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry Mr. and Mrs. Glen McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sowell Bay Medical Sacred Heart Health System Mr. and Mrs. Neubauer The News Herald Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain WOW! Business The McSpadden Family GCSC Alumni Council Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union Trustmark Bank Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Baber Bay County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Patron Sponsors FSU Panama City Mr. Brenton Peacock, Mr. DeCody Marble, Dr. Melissa Lavender, DAG Architects, Kerigan Marketing Associates The Honorable and Mrs. Don Sirmons, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dantzler, Ms. Carroll Gaddie, Gulf Power Mr. Don Crisp, Mr. Tom Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Les Brackett, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamner Mary Sue and Kenley Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Shepard Mr. and Mrs. John Juchniewicz

18 19 Katrina Porter ‘‘

When the Porter family left their home for Orlando before Hurricane Michael, they had just finished hanging birthday party decorations for their son, Killian. They returned Friday, October 12, and although only gone for a few days, their neighborhood and community were almost unrecognizable. Their home was damaged to the point of being uninhabitable, with birthday streamers and decorations still in place, dangling and twisted in the I can’t imagine what it would debris. have been like without those College connections. Having Katrina, GCSC Campus Events Coordinator, and her husband, Chris, salvaged what belongings they could, and people reach out to make sure we began the long process of rebuilding their lives. The first month was a mix of couch-surfing with fellow GCSC were okay really felt like a family, employees and hotels in Tampa where Chris’ job was temporarily relocated. Katrina recalls the hours of driving and we were taking care of each between Central Florida and Lynn Haven to meet with insurance agents, FEMA representatives, adjusters and other. contractors, all with two-year-old Killian in tow. Katrina’s mother, who lives in Tallahassee, took in Keeley, their 10-year-old daughter, to allow her to continue school with as few disruptions as possible. The reality of seeing Keeley on weekends and holidays has been hard on them. “It’s been a good experience for her because she’s done really well with the Florida Virtual Program, but we want our daughter actually living with us,” said Katrina.

Now in a rental home on Panama City Beach and both back at work, they are focused on repairing their home with the goal to move back in by June. Chris recently began the Architectural Design & Construction A.S. degree program at Gulf Coast, taking the first step to fulfill his dream to work in an architectural firm or in construction ‘‘ management. In many ways, the College acted like an anchor for their family. Katrina really appreciated the little things, like the Foundation providing lunch for employees and students. “It may seem like a small thing, but that was one less thing to worry about. I can’t image what it would’ve been like without those College connections,” she said. “Having people reach out to make sure we were okay really felt like a family, and we

were taking care of each other.”

20 21 CUMULATIVE GIVING LISTINGS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. NEW INDUCTEES ARE INDICATED IN BOLD.

THE PINNACLE GOVERNOR’S CLUB Mrs. Gerald Gould PRESIDENT’S CLUB Mr. William Crawford Mrs. Lisa Hudgins Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stein Reflects cumulative gifts of $1,000,000 or more. Reflects cumulative gifts from $50,000 to $99,999. Mr. Alan Hallberg Reflects cumulative gifts from $10,000 to Drs. Thomas and Elizabeth Curry Kiwanis Club of St. Andrew Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Strohmenger Mrs. Spencer Hallberg $24,999. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Davidson Krewe of St. Andrews Tadlock Piano & Organ Co./ The Alfred I. duPont Foundation / Mr. Robert Nedley Bay Radiology Associates Mr. Joe Hamner Dr. and Mrs. R.I. Dubuisson Mrs. L. D. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Fred Denecke Mr. Russell C. Holley Board of County Commissioners of Bay County Dr. and Mrs. John Holdnak Mr. Charles Abbott Ms. Bronwen Dukate Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Tanner Colby Smith The Chapman Family Foundation/ Mr. Kirby Holt, AIFD/Blossoms Floral & Gift Boutique Drs. Lyles and Linda Adair Mr. and Mrs. George W. Duren Foundation/Mrs. Nancy Moore Charitable Foundation Joe and Jeannette Chapman Home Builders Association of Panama City-Bay County Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ray Adams Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eberly Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lindsey The Bank THE VANGUARD Mr. and Mrs. John Hutt, Jr. Advocates for Children Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort/ Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Lloyd The Columbus Foundation Reflects cumulative gifts from $500,000 to $999,999. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cleckley International Paper Company Ms. Marie Alexander Mr. Wes Burnham Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mass Tommy Smith Elementary Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Currid The George G. and Amelia G. Tapper Foundation/ 40 & 8 Voiture 1606/ American Paul and Debbie Massey & Friends Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tunnell Mrs. Kathleen Davidson Golden Ms. Trish Jackson Judge and Mrs. Thomas Ellinor Mr. and Mrs. David Warriner Drs. Jim and Donna Kerley Legion 356 Emerald Coast Bank Rev. Si Mathison Dr. and Mrs. Larry Tyree Mrs. Lucille Hargrove Bay Medical Foundation Knology L E Tommy Thomas American Everen Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Clint Mayo Union Electric HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital/ Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center Mrs. Helen Kruse Legion 375 Exceed Sports, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCoy Ms. Lydia Vickery Mr. Tony Bennett Law Enforcement Trust Fund Anderson & Associates Construction, Inc. Mr. Scott Fischer Dr. James McCready Mr. and Mrs. David Walby Dr. David B. Hurst Mr. Patrick Lindner Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Anderson Florida Fish and Wildlife Merrick Industries/ Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Walker THE TAPPER CIRCLE Innovations Federal Credit Union The Jonathan Logan Foundation Arvida Commission–Bay County Office Mr. Joe. K. Tannehill, Jr. Ms. Jacqueline Washington Reflects cumulative gifts from $100,000 to $499,999. Mr. Brad Miller (Estate of Peter Michael Bardach) Mr. Michael Lovelace The Arnold Group, LLC Florida Panhandle PIC Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Miller Mr. Frank Weddle Marion G. and Barbara W. Nelson Private Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Sean McNeil Associated Industries of Florida Dr. and Mrs. Donald Gaddie Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Milligan Ms. Judy Wehunt Bay County Board of Commissioners P.A.C.E. Local 379 Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. McSpadden Dr. Sandra Etheridge-Barkley Senator Donald Gaetz Ms. Eloise Minton Dr. and Mrs. Sam Weigle Mr. Roy H. Breedon Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau Dr. Saundra Ciccarelli and Mr. Joseph Ciccarelli Steve and Jeannie Millaway Bay Arts Alliance Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Gander Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moody, III Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union The Community Foundation of Sarasota/ Mr. Joseph Mills and Mr. Robert Jorski Bay County Association of Realtors Mr. and Mrs. David Carl Gaskin, Jr. Mrs. Vivian Myers Moore Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. Paul Pierce Mr. Edward K. Roberts Fund Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Murphy Bay County Domestic Violence Georgia Power Company Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Mosconis West Florida Natural Gas Port St. Joe Paper Mill Union The Community Services Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Myers Bay County Teen Court Mrs. Ruth Starling Glenn Neurology & Neurosurgical Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Whitehurst Summit Bank Mr. and Mrs. William Cramer, Jr. Dr. Dzung Nguyen Bay Wash of Port St. Joe, Inc. Mr. Russell Gregory Golden Associates Ms. Susan Wilder Trustmark National Bank Mr. and Mrs. Larry N. Dantzler, IV Phoenix Construction, Inc./Mr. James Finch Mrs. Jacob C. Belin Dr. John Gooding Oakland Terrace Men’s Club Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilder United Way of NW Florida Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dodd Port St. Joe Lions Club Mr. Derrick Bennett and Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Grantham Ms. Jean Owens Dr. and Mrs. Curtis Williams Mrs. Genevieve Vickery Jesse Ball duPont Fund Ms. Jean Rainbow Mr. Julian Bennett Mr. H. Myatt Green Mr. Earl Padgett Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Charles Voorhis, III Mr. and Mrs. Earl Durden Rotary Club of Northside Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bense Gulf Coast Emergency Medicine Panama City Beach Chamber WOW! Business Samuel Westerman Foundation Foley Design Associates Architects/Wild Heron/ Rotary Club of Panama City Ms. Pansy Bjorklund Gulf Coast CPO Association Panama City Beach Festivals Mr. Charles Whitehead Hillman Properties Sallie Mae Servicing Corporation Ms. Jerrie Bower Gulf Coast Workforce Board Panama City Post of Society of Foundation for Florida’s Community Colleges Dr. and Mrs. Ted Wilson Dr. Carlton Schwartz/ Mrs. Marise Boyle Col. and Mrs. Norman Gulkis Engineers Gulf Coast Charity Celebration Lynn Haven Rotary Club Ms. Norma Brookins Mr. Norman Hair Mr. Jimmy Patronis Gulf Power Company TRUSTEES’ CLUB Mr. Joshua A. Scribner Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Brown Mr. Frank Hannon Mr. Johnny Patronis Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hilton Reflects cumulative gifts from $25,000 to $49,999. Mr. Claude Shell Steve and Lorne Brumm Dr. Joe Harbison Port St. Joe Kiwanis Club Ms. Mary Hinton Siemens Industry, Inc. Buffalo Rock Company Mr. and Mrs. Holton Harders Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Presser Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hudgins, Jr. AgReserves, Inc. Mrs. Janet Hallberg Sizemore Mr. Ivie R. Burch Mr. C. Austin Haulman Dr. Ingrid J. Rachesky The Helen Montgomery Jenkins Trust AMVETS POST 2298 of Callaway Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Les Burke Mr. Francis Haupt Rail Management & Consulting Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Kerrigan ARINC/Mr. David Stewart Mr. Jim L. Smallwood Mr. James Leon Burleson, Sr. Mr. Shouppe Havell Dr. and Mrs. Scott Ramey Ms. Charlotte McCann Arizona Chemical Ms. Harry A. Smith Burleson Wealth Management Group Mr. Clyde Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Roberson Mr. M.G. Nelson Bay Bank & Trust Company Smurfit-Stone of Wells Fargo Advisors/ Ms. Jacqueline V. Hill Mrs. Clera V. Russ The News Herald/Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hanes Berg Steel Pipe Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sowell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Burleson Mr. George M. Hobbs Sacred Heart Hospital Optimist Club of the Beaches Foundation Buchanan & Harper, Inc./Mr. and Mrs. Buell Harper St. Dominic Catholic Church Mr. and Mrs. Wes Burnham Mr. and Mrs. James Holsombake Emerald Coast Guild Patronis Brothers Foundation, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Burgess Drs. Mutaz and Amal Tabbaa Isaac W. Byrd Family Foundation Ms. Naomi Howard Mrs. Corene Sellars Ms. Janet Resnikoff Cliff and Denise Butler TECO Energy Mrs. Virginia Campbell Mr. Al Hudgins, III Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shafer Shark’s Tooth Golf Club Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cochran Mrs. Virginia Scott Thomas Cedar Grove Elementary School Mr. Neal Hudgins Silver Sands Coin Club Mr. and Mrs. Floyd D. Skinner Dr. and Mrs. James Cook, III Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain Centennial Bank Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hutto Mr. and Mrs. James Sims Mr. Hugh Smith Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crisp T.W.C. Marketing & Development Ms. Glenna Chatwood Mrs. Keith Jordan Mr. Daniel Smith The St. Joe Community Foundation Ena Mae Dehm Revocable Living Trust Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Windham Dr. and Mrs. Charles Chayes Mr. Buddy Kelly Mrs. Harry Smith The Sussex-Bay Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Neal Dunn Women’s Civic Club of Panama City Beach, Inc. Sen. and Mrs. Charlie Clary Mr. Wallace Kendrick Southern Bell Mr. Stan Trappe Maj. Gen. Larry Fleming Coastal Community Bank Mr. Tom King Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sowell, Sr. Tyndall Federal Credit Union Mr. Cicero Garner Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Cooley Mr. R. Murray Kirbo Mr. John Starling 22 23 Fred Stevenson ‘‘

Fred Stevenson has always had a love for aviation and proudly served in the United States Air Force for more than 20 years before retiring. He wanted to stay busy and found the right Anyone can fly a drone, fit in the Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UVS) program at Gulf Coast State College. The program but it’s what you do provides a hands-on approach to drone technologies and allows students to develop ideas, learn with the information specialized skills, and apply their lessons in a real-world environment. One year after entering the that’s important. program, Fred had no idea how beneficial his new skills would be after Hurricane Michael hit.

The idea to apply his knowledge of drones and sensors in the midst of the devastation came together like pieces of a puzzle. With guidance from his instructor and mentor, UVS Program Manager Tony Lopez-Baquero, and knowledge gained from the program, Stevenson and a team of fellow UVS students began assisting the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in their recovery efforts. The team flew drones into areas inaccessible by other means. They scanned buildings with the drone’s sensors, received infrared images in real time, and interpreted volumes of information. The collected data showed where moisture was accumulating in homes and ‘‘ businesses, even if the damage was hidden from sight. “Anyone can fly a drone, but it’s what you do with the information that’s important,” he said.

As a recent recipient of the GCSC Foundation Mini-Grant, he was able to purchase equipment to get his UVS business off the ground. The grant program provided financial assistance to help students expand their reach as entrepreneurs and develop mindsets to apply technological solutions based on real needs with commercial potential. Fred’s innovative thinking has helped many in the community already, and he hopes to complete his bachelor’s at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University after graduating this spring.

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2018-2019 OFFICERS Ms. Dana Kerigan, Chair Ms. Sabara Quinn, Vice-Chair Your generosity made emergency relief a reality for Ms. Tiffani Hinds, Secretary Mr. Cory Proctor, Treasurer Gulf Coast State College students and employees, foreverh touchingan theirk lives. Ms. Erica Lester, Past Chair T You EX-OFFICIOS Title Sponsor Dr. John Holdnak, GCSC President St. Joe Community Foundation Ms. Margie Mazur, GCSC Foundation Executive Director Pairings Party Sponsor COLLEGE LIAISONS GAC Dr. Suzanne Remedies, Student Veteran Association Liaison Ms. Isi Ogwude, Recruiting Liaison Golf Cart Sponsor Hole-in-One Sponsor Tournament Prize Sponsor Ms. Lori Eldridge, Alumni Director ReliantSouth Construction Group Burleson Wealth Management The Sowell Group of Wells Fargo Advisors ALUMNI ADVISORY COUNCIL Mary Sue Adams Breakfast Sponsor Lunch Sponsor Ball Sponsor Jill Bauer Summit Bank Dr. Dzung Nguyen Trustmark Bank Jared Burleson Rebecca Hall-Cary Putting Green Sponsor Photography Sponsor Survival Kit Sponsor Misty Curtis Tom King Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac GMC BBVA Whitney Dallas Silver Team Sponsors Kay Hankins John and Kathy Juchniewicz l Advanced Urology l Dr. Charles and Kathy Voorhis l The Ruddon-Sirmons Family Maureen Hess Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union l Tipton Marler Garner & Chastain l Buffalo Rock l Century 21 Commander Realty Jeremy Johnson Emerald Coast Recycling l Boyd Construction l Coastal Helicopters l Coastal Machine Chris Josten Katie Patronis, GCSC Trustee Liaison Pairings Party & Tee Sign Sponsors Hutt Insurance l Personal Attention Dental Center Matt Sauls (top to bottom) Erica Lester, former chair of the GCSC Alumni Mary Washburn Association and Dr. John Holdnak, GCSC President with Michael Papajohn, the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Tee Sign Sponsors

l l l The Alumni Association awarded Xander Thomasee Innovations Federal Credit Union Dermatology Specialists of Florida Carr, Riggs & Ingram Maureen Hess Properties the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for 2018-2019. RJ Gorman Marine l Crowley Wealth Management l Soldier’s Angels l Kerigan Marketing l The McSpadden Family Erica Lester and Dr. John Holdnak with Tim Garner, Segars, Sowell, Stewart & Johnson l Encompass Health l Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Bacon l Disabled American Veterans recipient of the 2018 Rising Star of the Year award. Dr Amal Sidani-Tabbaa l Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce 26 27 GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION 5230 West U.S. Highway 98 | Panama City, Florida 32401 T (850) 872-3815 | F (850) 767-8014 www.gcscfoundation.org

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