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 Florida 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. Tony 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