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GCAC Donates $5,250
To Gulf Shores Middle School
The Gulf Shores Athletic Club presented the Gulf Shores Middle School football program with a check for $5,250.00 on Thursday, May 23rd.  

Earlier Discussions with Head Football Coach Mel Stringfellow, revealed that the Gulf Shores Middle School football program was in dire need of
updated equipment, especially from a safety standpoint. As an example, Coach Stringfellow pointed out that all of their shoulder pads were in disrepair, 
and were literally held together with string and tape.  

The Gulf Coast Athletic Club made a decision to help.  The donation from GCAC allows the school to purchase new shoulder pads for the entire team and help with the purchase of new uniforms.

This donation only helps Coach Stringfellow in his quest to update their equipment and the Gulf Coast Athletic Club would encourage other individuals or organizations to consider doing the same.  

A strong Middle School program can do nothing but help the Gulf Shores High School Dolphins football program.
Congratulations To Our 
2013 Scholarship Winners!
Nicole Wallace and Brooks Mason
The Gulf Coast Athletic Club recognized the club’s “Scholar Athletes of the Year” and presented its annual scholarships to Gulf Shores High School Senior Scholar Athletes, Nicole Wallace & Brooks Mason at the school’s annual awards night May 17th.  Each received a scholarship from GCAC valued at $2250.00.

Nicole Wallace is an active student at Gulf Shores High School where she maintains a 3.94 GPA while taking Honors and Advanced Placement classes. She is an A-B Honor Roll student and is ranked 23rd in her class of 185 students Her ACT score is 26.   Nicole is a member of the National Honor Society, Juniorettes, Pure Club officer, active in Friends of Exceptional Children and Teens Against Animal Cruelty.

Nicole is captain of the varsity softball team and played and lettered in softball her entire high school career.  She was 7th in the state for 5A stolen bases as a 9th grader and All-County both her Junior & Senior years.  She also lettered in Varsity basketball. Nicole was voted “Most Athletic Female” in her senior class.

Nicole is active in her community where she was a softball tournament scorekeeper and soccer official for the City of Gulf Shores.   She is a Volunteer for softball camps, Children’s Church, Costal Cleanup, and is active in Vacation Bible School. 

Nicole plans to attend The University of Alabama in the fall to pursue a degree in Nursing and, ultimately, obtain a master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  She is inspired by her grandmother, a nurse for 17 years, but who entered college only after 22 years as a homemaker.  Nicole is motivated to be the best caregiver she can possibly be.

Brooks Mason maintains a 3.87 GPA while enrolled in Honors Classes and has a 25 ACT score. He is ranked 20th in his class of 187 students.  Brooks is a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interact Club, Friends of Exceptional Children, Teens Against Animal Cruelty, and is a Juniorettes Sweetheart.

Brooks played both baseball and football at Gulf Shores High School. His honors and achievements include:

4 Year Letterman-Varsity Baseball 3 Year Letterman-Varsity Football 
Team Captain-Baseball-2011Honorable Mention-All Region-Baseball-2009
All-County Baseball-2011 & 2012Eric B. McCoy Leadership Award-2012
Alabama East-West All-Star Baseball Team Selectee

Brooks is very active in his community and church.   He is a volunteer and Youth Leader at Liberty Church and participates in the Youth Group activity of feeding the Homeless in Pensacola.  He is a reader for Orange Beach Elementary School and volunteers for other Orange Beach and Gulf Shores activities.

Brooks plans to attend Samford University where he will major in accounting.

President John McCormick
presents past President Fred Dickinson with a plaque
honoring his two years of service as the GCAC President.

Congratulations on a job well done, Fred!
President John McCormick calls the meeting to order.
President John McCormick
President John McCormick presents a plaque to past President, Fred Dickinson.
President John McCormick presents a plaque to past President, Fred Dickinson.
President John McCormick presents a plaque to past President, Fred Dickinson.
Robert Spohn, Assistant Coach for the Gulf Shores Dolphins, gives a state of affairs for the sports of GSHS.
Assistant Coach, Gulf Shores High School Football.
Kevin Corcoran begins the season with team reports.
Kevin Corcoran begins the season with team reports.
Kevin Corcoran presents a Johnny Manziel, "autographed" football to Texas A&M alum, Biff Johnson.
Biff Johnson with his new, Johnny Manziel, "autographed" football.
Kevin has David DeMeyer "on the clock", trying to reel in the rabid Washington State Cougar fan!
David DeMeyer must work with props!
David DeMeyer must work with props.....lots of 'em!
David wears several hats!
David wears several hats!
GCAC Secretary, Taylor Means, introduces our guest speaker, Danny Sheridan.
Guest speaker, Danny Sheridan.
Guest speaker, Danny Sheridan.
Guest speaker, Danny Sheridan.
Guest speaker, Danny Sheridan.
Guest speaker, Danny Sheridan.
August 26th
Meeting

Guest Speaker
Danny Sheridan

Sports Analyst
Visit Danny Sheridan.com 
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September 9th
Meeting
6:00pm Social---6:30 Supper

Guest Speaker
Kevin Steele
Alabama
Director of Player Personnel

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GCAC Donates $5,000
To Gulf Shores High School
Gulf Coast Athletic Club President, John McCormick, was pleased to surprise Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Ben Blackmon, with a check for $5,000 at Monday nights meeting.  The funds will be used to purchase a much needed endzone camera for filming each game and practices.  

The portable unit is needed to replace the previous method of borrowing a bucket truck, that was able to pull up to the endzone and raise a volunteer high enough to record the games.  New renovations at the football stadium do not allow for a truck to be used in the this same manner.  

Coach Blackmon seemed genuinely surprised by the donation  and thanked the club for the very generous contribution to the needs of the football team.

Coach Kevin Steele, later added that this is how communities can make a difference in not only how the teams can prosper, but how individuals can be benefited by these types of technologies, to help further their goals and ambitions. 
Scholarship Nominees, Parker Mason and Carolina Braga prior to the start of the meeting.
President John McCormick calls the meeting to order.
Gulf Shores High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Ben Blackmon, gives the state of affairs at GSHS.
Coach Blackmon thought he was finished, when John announced he wasn't finished just yet.
Coach Blackmon was surprised with a $5,000.00 donation by the GCAC.
The $5,000 will purchase a much needed end zone camera for football.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough introduces the scholarship nominees.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough introduces the scholarship nominees.
Dr. McCollough and nominee, Carolina Braga.
Nominee, Carolina Braga.
Dr. McCollough introduces nominee Parker Mason.
Nominee, Parker Mason.
Crying Towel Time!!
Master of Crying Towel Ceremonies, Kevin Corcoran.
Kevin and Taylor Means, hooks up a device, sure to keep David DeMeyer's epically long Team Reports, under control.
David proudly gives the Washington State Cougars report.
David is on the Corcoran timer.
Kevin checks in for the last time.
David is not phased by the threats as he had two games to report on.
As David finishes, Kevin kindly unhooks him and sends him away unharmed.
Somebody has to get the "prize".
Dec McClelland receives a hard earned Crying Towel, more for the loss of the Michigan vs Notre Dame rivalry, which ended this year.
Guest speaker, Kevin Steele, Director of Player Personnel.
More importantly, Kevin was once a "Husker"!!
Kevin holds up how many millions it would take to go back to Nebraska! (ok, totally made up!)
Kevin is given a standing ovation for a very entertaining talk.
Scholarship Nominees, Carolina Braga and Parker Mason.
Scholarship Nominees, Carolina Braga and Parker Mason.
October 7th 
Meeting
6:00pm Social---6:30 Supper

Guest Speaker
Scott Moore

Radio Personality

September 23rd
Meeting
6:00pm Social---6:30 Supper

Guest Speaker
Eli Gold
Sports Talk Radio Host
Radio Voice for
Alabama Crimson Tide

President John McCormick began the meeting by introducing Gulf Shores High School Athletic Director and Football Coach, Ben Blackmon.
Gulf Shores High School Athletic Director and Football Coach, Ben Blackmon, gives a review of the athletics at Gulf Shores.
Offensive Line Coach for GSHS is introduced by Ben Blackmon.
Emcee extraordinaire, Kevin Corcoran, begins the Team Reports.
It's always a waiting game to see who receives the dreaded "Crying Towel".
The Alabama team report was brilliantly given by Barb Patti!
Rutgers alum, Bill Durmer, hands over a $50 check from a friendly wager between himself and Ed Cluck for their Ark. vs Rutgers game. Rutgers won.
For Ed's Arkansas loss, he is also awarded the Crying Towel.
For Ed's Arkansas loss, he is also awarded the Crying Towel.
For Ed's Arkansas loss, he is also awarded the Crying Towel.
As always, Ed takes his Towel, with style and grace!
Past President, Fred Dickinson, introduces our guest speaker, Eli Gold.
Eli Gold, the Voice of the Crimson Tide.
Eli did a great job entertaining the group with story after story of his career.
Eli Gold
Eli Gold
Eli Gold
Eli Gold
Eli Gold
Eli receives a standing O!
Past President, Dec McClelland and Eli Gold.
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President John McCormick calls the meeting to order.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough speaks of this meetings Scholarship Nominees.
Scholarship Nominee, Maddie McAlister addresses the members.
Scholarship Nominee, Maddie McAlister addresses the members.
Scholarship Nominee, Ben Taylor and family is introduced.
Scholarship Nominee, Ben Taylor addresses the members.
Scholarship Nominee, Ben Taylor addresses the members
"Papa Rocco" himself, introduces his guest and possible future member.
GSHS Coach and Athletic Director, Ben Blackmon addresses the members.
Coach Blackmon introduces Gulf Shores Middle School Football Coach, Melvin Stringfellow.
Gulf Shores Middle School Football Coach, Melvin Stringfellow.
Coach Stringfellow, Coach Blackmon, President John McCormick.
Scholarship Nominees seem to be enjoying the meeting.
Team Reports by Kevin Corcoran.
Team Reports by Kevin Corcoran.
Alabama report given by Barb Patty, with a special report of her grandsons team, FIU. Where he is the long snapper.
Barb Patty gives the Alabama report.
Kevin may have found a member that gives longer reports than David DeMeyer!
David DeMeyer shows he can give a report on his Cougars with his eyes shut.
The "proud" winner of the Crying Towel goes toTom Grabowski and his Nittny Lions.
Tom with his "Crying Towel".
Radio Personality, Scott Moore begins his presentation.
Scott is a great impressionist, here, starting with Bill Clinton.
Scott Moore doing his impression of Les Miles.
Scott Moore doing his impression of Les Miles.
Scott as Nick Saban.
Scott as Nick Saban.
Scott as legendary Coach, Bobby Bowden.
Scott as Bobby Bowden.
Scott finishes out his presentation by answering many questions.
The membership shows Scott their appreciation with a standing ovation.
Scholarship Nominees, Ben Taylor and Maddie McAlister.
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From Our
October 21stMeeting
6:00pm Social---6:30 Supper

Guest Speaker
Steve Shaw
SEC Coordinator of
Football Officials

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Special Thanks to Bill Durmer for stepping in as event photographer!
From Our November 6th
Meeting

Guest Speaker
Ken Meyer
Collegiate & NFL Coach
University of Alabama
San Francisco 49ers--Seattle Seahawks

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President John McCormick calls the meeting to order.
We had 15 special guests from Gadsen, AL, to see Coach Lewis speak this evening.
We had 15 special guests from Gadsen, AL, to see Coach Lewis speak this evening.
Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Ostrowski (front), Boys Basketball Coach Will Smith behind.
Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Ostrowski (front), Boys Basketball Coach Will Smith, with John McCormick.
John McCormick presents the Middle School Basketball program a GCAC donation for $2,500!
Gulf Shores Football Coach, and Athletic Director, Ben Blackmon, gives the state of the GSHS athletics. The Dolphins are 8-2 and headed to the playoffs.
Gulf Shores Football Coach, and Athletic Director, Ben Blackmon, gives the state of the GSHS athletics. The Dolphins are 8-2 and headed to the playoffs.
Team Reports! Led off by Alabama's own Barb Patty.
Barb has replaced David DeMeyer as requiring the timer!
Barb doesn't care about the timer!
Kevin drops a strong hint as to the recipient of the "Crying Towel".
Kevin drops a strong hint as to the recipient of the "Crying Towel".
Yes, Bill receives the Crying Towel for the loss to the cross state rivals, Michigan State.
Bill receives the Crying Towel for the loss to the cross state rivals, Michigan State.
Bill receives the Crying Towel for the loss to the cross state rivals, Michigan State.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough introduces the Scholarship Nominee for the evening.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough introduces the Scholarship Nominee for the evening.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough introduces the Scholarship Nominee for the evening, Kelsey Alexander.
Kelsey Alexander, daughter of GCAC member, Lance Alexander.
Kelsey Alexander, daughter of GCAC member, Lance Alexander.
Our guest speaker for the evening, Coach Ken Meyer.
Coach Meyer shows he does things old school......a legal sized yellow pad.
Coach has us get up and stretch a bit before his presentation.
Coach Ken Meyer
Coach Ken Meyer
Coach Ken Meyer
Coach Meyer receives a standing ovation as he finishes.
Coach Meyer receives a standing ovation as he finishes.
Tom Grabowski has Coach Meyer draw for the cash for the evening.
John calls an end to the evening.
Scholarship Nominee, Kelsey Alexander.
Coach Meyer was a popular attraction after the meeting.
Fred Dickinson with Coach Meyer.
Coach Meyer and his wife.
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From our November 18th
Meeting


Guest Speaker
Cole Cubelic
Former 4 year Center 
and Radio Host for
 Auburn University

President John McCormick calls the meeting to order.
John calls on introduction of guests.
Gulf Shores Athletic Director, Ben Blackmon gives the GSHS report.
Gulf Shores Athletic Director, Ben Blackmon gives the GSHS report.
Since Kevin Cocoran was on assignment, Dec McClelland filled in for Team Reports and the Crying Towel.
Since Kevin Cocoran was on assignment, Dec McClelland filled in for Team Reports and the Crying Towel.
Dec unveils The Crying Towel to the crowd. Bill Durmer was absent but will be presented his Crying Towel at the next meeting.
Dec unveils The Crying Towel to the crowd. Bill Durmer was absent but will be presented his Crying Towel at the next meeting.
Guest Speaker, Cole Cubelic, former 4 year center starter for the Auburn Tigers.
Guest Speaker, Cole Cubelic, former 4 year center starter for the Auburn Tigers. Cole also does color commentary for many college football games.
Guest Speaker, Cole Cubelic, former 4 year center starter for the Auburn Tigers.
Guest Speaker, Cole Cubelic, former 4 year center starter for the Auburn Tigers.
Guest Speaker, Cole Cubelic.
The lovely Emily returns to GCAC Meetings and calls out the winner of the Split The Pot prize.
From our January 21st
Meeting

Guest Speaker
Ozzie Newsome
4 year Starter with Alabama. 

Tight end for the Cleveland Browns, an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the current General Manager of the Baltimore Ravens.
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