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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

I am proud to present the 2015-2016 Gulf Coast State College Foundation veterans, or dependents who are Annual Report. Since 1967, through the support of our generous community, the utilizing their parent’s GI Bill. We Foundation has provided $13.4 million in scholarships, and nearly $8.4 million would like to thank Mr. Cramer in program support to Gulf Coast State College. The Foundation is currently for generously supporting this managing more than forty special purpose program funds and three program eff ort. The support we have endowments. As of June 30, 2016, the Foundation’s assets were over $29 received from the community has million, and have already benefitted more than 750 GCSC students. Last year, been amazing. We are grateful the Foundation awarded more than $818,000 in scholarships and over $311,000 to Gulf Power for inviting us to in program support. participate in their Clay Shoot for Mr. Jeff Di Benedictis American Heroes fundraiser. Gulf We have many generous benefactors who assist the Foundation in reducing GCSC Foundation President Power’s event helped to fund the the financial gaps, and bring academic and lifelong success to the students. Gulf Power Military and Veteran Emergency Fund. Additionally, we would like to For four years, HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital has been thank everyone who participated in the 2016 Golf Tournament at Shark’s Tooth; a loyal benefactor for the Foundation’s Blue Grant. The HealthSouth/ we had 120 golfers, and 46 tee signs on the course. The event raised $50,000 and Florida Blue grant provided approximately $100,000 in direct support to GCSC 04 | STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - ALEXIS RUDD will provide scholarships for first generation military and veteran students. students majoring in health science programs in 2016. The Alfred I. duPont 06 | OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Foundation has more than 185 endowed scholarships and has established six I have enjoyed my tenure as president of the Gulf Coast State College 07 | GCSC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE more endowed scholarship opportunities for the Gulf and Franklin Mentoring Foundation and It has been an honor to serve you. I hope our accomplishments Program. This program will allows students in Gulf and Franklin counties to over the past 12 months have made a positive impact on the students and the 08 | DONOR HIGHLIGHT - WILLIAM C. CRAMER, JR. transition successfully from middle to high school, and to ultimately enhance community we serve. The GCSC Foundation’s Board of Directors are committed 10 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS their college readiness. We have matched duPont’s contribution, giving the to the mission of the Foundation and are to be commended. I want to thank YEAR IN 11 | GROWTH CHARTS program a total of twelve endowed scholarships to deserving students. the Foundation’s staff and the College’s faculty and staff , for their diligence and dedication. They are what helps to make this College a strong presence in our 12 | STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - JALEN WASHINGTON Due to the changes with the Department of Defense’s tuition assistance community. Thank you, also, to Dr. John Holdnak, and the District Board of REVIEW 14 | 2016 ANNUAL MEETING program for active duty members, military students are facing financial Trustees for their leadership and vision. Our success would not have happened challenges. They are now prohibited from receiving payment for any fees or 16 | STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - TAMMY DAVIS without you, our alumni, donors, volunteers and students. Each of you are additional costs associated with a course. The Military/Veteran student, on 18 | CUMULATIVE GIVING essential to the mission of giving deserving students access to quality education. average, makes up about 10% of GCSC’s enrollment. The Foundation, along 20 | DONOR HIGHLIGHT - GULF POWER COMPANY with the leadership of Mr. William C. Cramer, Jr., will begin a fundraising initiative 22 | STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - KAITLYN WEATHERLY that will provide financial support for those that have financial gaps not covered by the Department of Defense tuition assistance. The Military and Veteran 24 | SHARK’S TOOTH GOLF TOURNAMENT / KIRBY HOLT DECORATION SHOWCASE Emergency Fund will also address emergency financial needs for active military, 26 | STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - RYAN DICKERHOOF What does your

generositymean to me?

Receiving a scholarship from the Gulf Coast State College Foundation is providing me with“ the opportunity to attend college and pursue an education in the medical field. I’ll be able to achieve my dream of caring for others!

ALEXIS“ RUDD HIGH SCHOOL HONORS SCHOLARSHIP OFFICERS & DIRECTORS GCSC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Mr. Jeff Di Benedictis, President Ms. Mary Sue Adams Mr. Brendan Murphy What if one idea could change the world? A 2000 resources have played out this very scenario countless movie starring Kevin Spacey, and a very young times in the communities we serve. Many current Dr. James Anderson Ms. Mary Jo Myers Mr. Joey Ginn, Vice President Haley Joel Osment, provided the spark that lead to Foundation donors and directors are themselves Gulf Mr. Floyd Skinner, Secretary Mr. Bennett Ms. Tammy Newton a movement. Sixteen years later the movie “Pay It Coast graduates and were recipients of Foundation Forward” has generated more than 18 million Google scholarships. Most community leaders and elected Mr. Jerry Sowell, Jr., Treasurer Mr. Les Brackett Mr. Mike Radcliff entries including 3.3 million videos and 800,000 books. o icials in this region followed the same path as well, Mr. Frank Hall, Past President Mr. Hal Burleson Ms. Ann Marie Sale Individuals and groups worldwide continue to be and continue to actively support this College, our inspired to make a real di erence in the lives of others students and a multitude of other endeavors, activities Mr. William C. Cramer, Jr., Advisor Ms. Kathy Crowley Dr. Amal Sidani-Tabbaa without any anticipation of a payback. and programs that make a real di erence in the lives Mr. Tom Gibson, Advisor Ms. Rebecca Hall-Cary Ms. Sandy Sims of others. The concepts of “pay it forward,” “unselfish Mr. Joe Hamner, Advisor The Hon. James A. Harris, Jr. The Hon. Don Sirmons (Ret.) generosity,” and “philanthropy” are not new to the Gulf Osment’s character said that what is done for others Coast family. In fact, this Foundation was established can’t be easy – it has to be hard, something recipients Mr. Clint Mayo, Advisor Ms. Maureen Hess Mr. David Trepanier Dr. John Holdnak, GCSC President almost 50 years ago with this very purpose in mind. In couldn’t do for themselves. In that same spirit I am so Mr. Tom Lewis, Trustee Liaison Ms. Kelly McSpadden Hughes Dr. Charles Voorhis, III this annual report you will see quotes by students that describe what your proud of the students and sta that make Gulf Coast State College what it Dr. John Holdnak, GCSC President Ms. Pam Kidwell Ms. Valentina Webb generosity, in the form of a scholarship, means to them. Make note of those is. This year, as a follow-up to last year’s Habitat for Humanity project and names as I am sure you will see them again. Those same students, and 50 building on our annual role as a United Way Pacesetter organization, College Mr. Charles Abbott (1910-2010), Director Emeritus Mr. Tom King Mr. John Whitlock years of similarly situated students before them who have benefited from the employees began the “Commodores Care” volunteer program. Organizing Ms. Karen Hanes, Director Emeritus Ms. Lisa Maner Mr. Michael Wilbur benevolence of community benefactors, will continue to “pay it forward!” the e orts and interests of our employees and students, as well as serving as a central point for community organizations and groups to request help, our Mr. Glen McDonald Ms. April Wilkes The premise, as shared by Osment’s character, is that if one person makes Dr. Robert L. McSpadden (1944-2015), Director Emeritus team of enthusiastic volunteers have already logged thousands of hours of a significant and tangible di erence in the lives of three people they don’t community service and support. What a wonderful way to follow the lead of know – and that those three people each make a di erence in the lives of the Foundation in continuing to pay it forward. three additional people, and so on and so on – that the exponential impact FOUNDATION STAFF that results could truly change the world. Your donations of time and

DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Donald R. Crisp, Chair Jim W. McKnight David P. Warriner First American Title Insurance Florida State Hospital Tapper and Company Properties Management, Inc.

Katie Patronis, Vice Chair Steve D. Millaway Derrick G. Bennett Century 21 Ryan Realty Techfarms, LLC and Hathbridge Capital Management Board Attorney

Elizabeth M. Kirvin Ralph C. Roberson Apalachicola Bay Charter School Roberson and Associates P.A. Margie Mazur Dunkin McLane Lori Eldridge Kara Gray Executive Director Assistant Director Donor Relations Coordinator Foundation Assistant Tom Lewis (term began Nov. 2015) Joe K. Tannehill, Jr. Tom Lewis Agency, LLC Merrick Industries and Engen, LLC The greatest

joyfor me?

“I have had the privilege of serving as a director of the Gulf Coast State College Foundation for thirty years and have “ seen many thousands of students benefit from a foundation scholarship or grant. Often, that support made the difference between success or failure for an individual or family. A “ contribution to our foundation is a potent means to better lives and enhance our community.”

WILLIAM C. CRAMER, JR. PRESIDENT, BILL CRAMER GMC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS GROWTH CHARTS

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOUNDATION NET ASSET GROWTH: 1969-2016

ASSETS JUNE 30, 2015 JUNE 30, 2016 REVENUE & OTHER SUPPORT (Year ended June 30, 2016) 3,500,000 3,000,000

Cash & Cash Equivalents $186,084 $191,707 Annual Meeting $4,920 2,500,000 Pledges Receivable - - Contributions $625,511 2,000,000 Investments Investment Earnings ($14,858) 1,500,000 The Commonfund $30,266,111 $29,248,266 Memberships $10,920 1,000,000 500,000 Real Estate $47,687 $47,687 Other $1,796 0 Other Assets $28,649 $30,121 2016 2014 1969 1977 1980 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 Other Receivables - - TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SUPPORT $628,289 Net Assets Equipment $6 - ESTIMATED NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED: 1969-2016 PROGRAM EXPENSES TOTAL ASSETS $30,528,537 $29,517,775 800

Concert Event $91,732 700 LIABILITIES JUNE 30, 2015 JUNE 30, 2016 Military Park $31,885 600

Culinary $2,256 500 Accounts Payable $22,074 $15,243 $136,060 Program Enhancement 400 NET ASSETS Scholarships $818,772 300 Permanently Restricted $12,692,578 $12,944,337 WKGC $18,885 200 Temporarily Restricted $17,813,885 $16,558,195 Other $31,010 Unrestricted (Operating) - - 100

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $1,130,600 0 TOTAL NET ASSETS $30,506,463 $29,502,532 2016 2014 1969 1977 1980 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012

Estimated number of students served TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $30,528,537 $29,517,775 SUPPORTING SERVICES

$100,274 General and Administrative FOUNDATION HISTORICAL Fundraising $401,346 ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 1969-2016 Total Support Services $501,620 38% Program TOTAL EXPENSES $1,632,220 Support

62% Change in Net Assets ($1,003,931) Scholarships Net Assets: June 30, 2014 $30,506,463

NET ASSETS: June 30, 2016 $29,502,532 What does your

generositymean to me?

I am grateful for the scholarship I was awarded because it has given me the opportunity to pursue“ my education. I’m gaining knowledge and experience by interacting with others and seeing the world through a different perspective. I believe that receiving an education“ will help me succeed in life. JALEN WASHINGTON GCSC PATHFINDER SCHOLARSHIP 2016 ANNUAL MEETING

I. Call to Order: Mr. Frank Hall, 2015-2016 President of the Gulf Coast Mike Radcli , Ms. Sandy Sims, and Ms. April Wilkes. Dr. Anderson called State College Foundation, welcomed members and guests to the 2016 for the nominees to be elected by acclamation. A motion was made and annual meeting. Mr. Hall recognized and expressed gratitude to the seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Dr. Anderson acknowledged Foundation’s benefactors for their generous support. Mr. Hall expressed the leadership and service of the non-returning board members: Mr. how the Foundation was honored to be part of a special recognition Scott Clemo, Ms. Brenda Galloway and Ms. Carolyn Husband. of former Gulf Coast State College President, the late Dr. Robert L. McSpadden. V. Presentation of 2016-2017 Off icers: Dr. Anderson introduced the 2016-2017 o icers who were elected by the Board at a previous meeting: II. Minutes Approval: Mr. Hall asked for approval of the minutes Mr. Je Di Benedicts, President; Mr. Joey Ginn, Vice President; Mr. Floyd recorded from the February 6, 2015 annual meeting. A motion was made Skinner, Secretary; Mr. Jerry Sowell, Jr., Treasurer; and Mr. Frank Hall, and seconded to approve the minutes as printed in the annual report. Past President (2015-2016). The motion carried unanimously. VI. College Brief: Gulf Coast State College: Dr. John Holdnak, President III. Financial Statements Approval: Mr. Hall introduced Mr. Jerry Sowell, of Gulf Coast State College thanked the entire Foundation Board for their Jr., the Foundation’s Treasurer. Mr. Sowell asked members to review the assistance and support throughout the year. Dr. Holdnak stated that Foundation’s June 30, 2015 financial statements as noted inside the the College’s faculty and sta were in the process of building a Habitat annual report. Mr. Sowell reported that the net assets were approximately for Humanity house. Dr. Holdnak noted that this is a combined e ort $30.5 million. Mr. Sowell noted that over $1 million was awarded back with Florida State University-Panama City and Haney Technical Center. to the College in scholarship and program support; $861,000 was used Dr. Holdnak noted he was excited about one of the College’s newest for scholarships and the remaining $224,000 was given back in the form programs – Unmanned Vehicle Systems, and the new partnership with of program support. Mr. Sowell stated that he was very proud that the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute. Dr. Holdnak stated the College has Foundation was able to provide that kind of support to the College. A employed five new high school transition academic advisors who will be motion was made and seconded to approve the financial statements as working with the district school sta from Bay, Gulf and Franklin counties. printed. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sowell recognized Board Dr. Holdnak closed by telling members and guests that Gulf Coast State of Director, Mr. Charles Weathersby who will be retiring from the Board. College is the “community’s” college. Mr. Sowell thanked Mr. Weathersby for his 26 years of dedicated service to the Foundation. VII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned and turned over to Mr. Don Crisp, Chairman of the Gulf Coast State College District Board IV. Newly Elected Board of Directors Approval: Dr. Anderson stated that of Trustees for the dedication of the Dr. Robert L. McSapdden Student the Foundation’s Nominating Committee had arrived at an outstanding Union. slate of directors for the 2016-2017 board term. Dr. Anderson recognized returning board members: Mr. Tony Bennett, Ms. Kathy Crowley, Mr. Je Respectfully submitted, Di Benedicts, Mr. Joe Hamner, Mr. Clint Mayo and Ms. Ann Marie Sale. Dr. Anderson announced that there were five new board members to be Dunkin McLane, Assistant Director added to the slate: Ms. Kelly McSpadden Hughes, Ms. Tammy Newton, Mr. Ann Marie Sale, Recording Secretary What does your

generositymean to me? This scholarship has alleviated “ any worries of continuing my education. I’m retired military and the knowledge I’m gaining is keeping my mind fresh and giving me a well-rounded experience. The skills I’m learning are useful in many aspects of my life.

TAMMY“ DAVIS MAGGIE DYKES BREEDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CUMULATIVE GIVING LISTINGS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016. NEW INDUCTEES ARE INDICATED IN BOLD.

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

supportour community?

Gulf Power and our employees are proud to be a part of this community and to support the military, both active duty “ and retired. We live in an area with one of the largest concentrations of military service men and women, and “ veterans who remain in the area or move back. We are committed to serving our community and veterans through events like the 4th Annual Clay Shoot for Veterans.

STAN CONNALLY PRESIDENT AND CEO, GULF POWER COMPANY What does your

generositymean to me? Receiving this scholarship has encouraged“ me to keep pushing myself. I believe that education is the foundation of success, and Gulf Coast is preparing me for a bright future by offering me unique and challenging experiences.

KAITLYN“ WEATHERLY DR. SUE COCHRAN - CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP SILVER TEAM SPONSORS THE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION Skinner Tax Consulting  Alfred I. duPont Foundation  ANNUAL GOLF BENEFIT AT SHARK’S TOOTH Mr. Joe Ciccarelli and Dr. Sandy Ciccarelli  Lewis Metals  Mr. Jerry Sowell The Ruddon-Sirmons Families  Century 21 Commander Realty  Arnold Group

Bay Medical Sacred Heart Health Systems  Royal American

Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union  Tipton Marler Gardner & Chastain

Centennial Bank  Northpoint Mortgage/Mr. Lee Blodgett  Dr. Charles and Kathy Voorhis

Berg Steel Pipe  Dr. Nathan Nowak  George G. and Amelia G. Tapper Foundation

BRONZE SPONSORS Mullis Eye Institute  Bu‰ alo Rock

TEE SIGN SPONSORS Seltzer Management  Drs. Mutaz and Amal Tabbaa  Carr, Riggs & Ingram

FireFly  Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam  S.C. Myers, DMD  Adams Pharmacy

Crowley Wealth Management  Gorman Marine Construction

Panhandle Land Management  In Memory of Dr. Bob  Clint and Rhonda Mayo

Liza’s Kitchen  Skinner Tax Consulting

Thank You PAIRINGS PARTY & TEE SIGN SPONSORS for contributing to our success! PAC & STAC Storage  Tyson Elmore, CPA TITLE SPONSOR PAIRINGS PARTY SPONSOR Decorating

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What does your

generositymean to me?

Without this scholarship, I wouldn’t be able to attend college because I’d have to choose between“ getting an education or taking care of my family. The financial help I’ve received is allowing me to provide for my family while gaining knowledge and skills that will create a lasting impact at“ home and in the community.

RYAN DICKERHOOF EDWARD K. ROBERTS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP 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