Celebrating Sports Fellowship, 
Spirit, and Community Pride
GCAC
2012-13 
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Photographs From Our
 September 10th, 2012 Meeting

Guest Speaker
Randy Patrick
Sports Director
WKRG-Channel 5
Mobile
Randy Patrick and cameraman, Tim's, fine WKRG ride.
Couldn't help but notice this cat relaxing on a beautiful day at meeting time.
New GCAC Board members, Tom Grabowski, David DeMeyer, and President in waiting, John McCormick.
Randy Patrick had set up for a live sportscast, but was pre-empted by golf!
Being GCAC's Photographer and Webmeister, hath it's privileges! Jim Walker with Randy Patrick.
New GCAC President, Fred Dickinson, opens the 2012-2013 season.
Past President, Dec McClelland is recognized for his terrific, 2 year stand as President.
Bill McGinnes and Fred Dickinson had a bet for the Alabama vs Michigan game. Bill offered a check for $500 if Alabama won, versus a group of Alabama Alumni singing the Michigan fight song if 'Bama lost.
Bill McGinnes and Fred Dickinson had a bet for the Alabama vs Michigan game. Bill offered a check for $500 if Alabama won, versus a group of Alabama Alumni singing the Michigan fight song if 'Bama lost.
Bill McGinnes graciously awards Fred Dickinson and the GCAC his $500 wager, which Bill was going to donate no matter the outcome.......THANKS, BILL!
In accepting the $500, Fred graciously led the GCAC group with a rousing rendition of the Michigan fight song as a wonderful good-sport gesture to Bill.
In accepting the $500, Fred graciously led the GCAC group with a rousing rendition of the Michigan fight song as a wonderful good-sport gesture to Bill.
Bill accepted the worst version of Michigans fight song on record!
Kevin Corcoran, emcee extrodinaire, opens the Team Reports.
Kevin Corcoran, emcee extrodinaire, opens the Team Reports.
Ed Cluck, bravely gives the Arkansas team report.
Ed struggles to keep the chin up, while explaining the loss....this is never easy!
Ed Cluck has a bad feeling he's about to become the first Crying Towel "winner" of the new season.
Ed was correct, he's on his way to receive his "award".
Ed has chosen the infamous Saint's bag over the head trick.
Kevin explains to Ed, he needs to help find Arkansas a kicker.
Ed, as expected, graciously accepts the first "Crying Towel" of the year.
Kevin explains the towel could have gone to a whole lot of teams this meeting.
WKRG Sports Director, Randy Patrick.
WKRG Sports Director, Randy Patrick.
WKRG Sports Director, Randy Patrick.
WKRG Sports Director, Randy Patrick.
Randy Patrick gave a great presentation and received a well deserved standing ovation for all the years service to our area.
Herb Malone gives a report on the first year of the SEC Beachfest.
Herb explained how much they learned from this first year and how it will change the event in the coming years. Thanks Herb!
Photographs From Our
Monday, September 24th, 2012 Meeting

Guest Speaker
Phillip Lolley
Director Football External Relations
for the
Auburn Tigers
President Fred Dickinson gavels the meeting to order.
Dec McClelland tells us a little about the Scholarship program.
Scholarship nominee, Erin McKee.
Scholarship nominee, Erin McKee.
Scholarship nominee, Erin McKee.
Scholarship nominee, Brandon Davis.
Scholarship nominee, Brandon Davis.
Scholarship nominee, Brandon Davis.
Kevin Corcoran presides over the Team Reports.
Kevin Corcoran presides over the Team Reports.
Billy Adcock is on the receiving end of the dreaded "Crying Towel".
Auburn coach, Pillip Lolley.
Auburn coach, Pillip Lolley.
Auburn coach, Pillip Lolley.
Auburn coach, Pillip Lolley.
Bill Durmer gleefully accepts a $100 wager from Ed Cluck. They had bet this on the Rutgers vs Arkansas game. The $100 was generously donated to the GCAC Scholaship Fund.
Gene Lewellyn and Ed Cluck, giving good cheer.
Scholarship nominees, Erin McKee and Brandon Davis.
Scholarship nominees, Erin McKee and Brandon Davis.
Fred brings the meeting to a close.
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Photographs From Our
October 22nd, 2012 Meeting
Guest Speaker
Mickey Andrews
Former Florida State
Defensive Coordinator

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Photographs From Our
October 8th, 2012 Meeting
Guest Speaker
Phil Savage
Executive Director
The Senior Bowl

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President Fred Dickinson opens the meeting.
President Fred Dickinson opens the meeting.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough, introduces the Scholar/Athlete Nominees.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough, greets Scholar/Athlete Nominee, Daniel LaBorde.
Scholar/Athlete Nominee Daniel LaBorde.
Scholar/Athlete Nominee, Jessica Chavez.
Team Reports, led by Kevin Corcoran.
A collective sigh of relief comes over the members, as Kevin Corcoran lets it be known, there will not be a "Crying Towel" this meeting!
Past President, Dec McClelland....or is that Lou Holtz, gives the Notre Dame report.
Dec's, dead-on impression of Lou Holtz is always a crowd pleaser!
Washington States greatest fan, David DeMeyer, with a prized posession, a WSU jersey.
Special Guest Speaker, Mickey Andrews.
Special Guest Speaker, Mickey Andrews.
Special Guest Speaker, Mickey Andrews.
Special Guest Speaker, Mickey Andrews.
Special Guest Speaker, Mickey Andrews.
Special Guest Speaker, Mickey Andrews receives a well deserved applause from the members.
Standing Ovation for Mickey Andrews.
Jessica Chavez and Daniel LaBorde
Mickey Andrews with Fred and Jean Dickinson.
Photographs From Our
November 5th, 2012 Meeting
Guest Speaker
Steve Savarese 
Executive Director
Alabama High School
Athletic Association

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President, Fred Dickinson calls the meeting to order.
President, Fred Dickinson calls the meeting to order.
President, Fred Dickinson calls the meeting to order.
Kevin Corcoran introduces Gulf Shores Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Ben Blackmon.
Kevin Corcoran introduces Gulf Shores Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Ben Blackmon.
Gulf Shores Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Ben Blackmon.
Gulf Shores Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Ben Blackmon.
Gulf Shores Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Ben Blackmon.
Richard Schwartz gives the Alabama team report.
Dec McClelland gives the Notre Dame team report.
Gary Klussman gives the LSU team report.
Bill Durmer sadly gives the Rutgers report.
Biff Johnson feels pretty good about his Texas A&M team.
Ken Ketzler updates us on the Spartans.
Bill McGinnes gives his Wolverine report.
John McCormick withstood massive ribbing of the Tennessee win last week.
John Boller gives the Auburn report.
Chris Roper fills us in on Bowling Green.
Tom Grabowski's Nitney Lions are doing well this year.
Bill Sabatino gives us a short Colorado report...."They lost, again."
David DeMeyer giving the Washington State report, unaware of what lies ahead!
Kevin Corcoran goes through the steps leading up to the selection of the "Crying Towel" recipient this meeting.
And the "winner" is.....David DeMeyer and the Washington State Cougars.
Great fun at the expense of David!
David receives his towel with grace.
Steve Savarese--Executive Director, Alabama High School Athletic Association, is not opening with a song!
Steve Savarese gave an inspirational talk to our members.
Steve rivetted his audience with many success stories.
Steve rivetted his audience with many success stories.
Steve received a well deserved standing ovation.
From Our
November 19th, 2012 Meeting
Guest Speaker
Mal Moore
Athletic Director
The University of
Alabama


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GCAC President, Fred Dickinson calls the meeting to order.
GCAC President, Fred Dickinson readies the club for Team Reports.
Kevin Corcoran is not doing what it may appear he's doing!
Kevin Corcoran does another masterful job of leading the Team Reports.
Bill Sabatino, at the end of the table, gives another short version of Colorado's season. "We Lost."
David DeMeyer, readies for his signature Team Report....lengthy.
David DeMeyer reminds us where WSU is located.
Kevin is beating his head on the microphone, since he has heard where WSU is located on a few occassions.
David explaining his Scotch system for the Washington vs Washington State game this Friday.
Kevin moves on to the "Crying Towel" award.
Kevin moves on to the "Crying Towel" award.
John McCormick, did not "Volunteer" for this award.
The GCAC President in waiting, graciously accepts his fate.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough introduces the scholarship nominees.
Lauren Tate is one of the two nominees featured this week.
Lauren Tate and Dr. McCollough.
Brooks Mason is the other nominee for this week, shown with Dr. McCollough.
Brooks Mason.
Brooks Mason talks about his career ambitions.
University of Alabama, Athletic Director, Mal Moore, was our honored speaker.
University of Alabama, Athletic Director, Mal Moore, was our honored speaker.
University of Alabama, Athletic Director, Mal Moore, was our honored speaker.
University of Alabama, Athletic Director, Mal Moore, was our honored speaker.
University of Alabama, Athletic Director, Mal Moore, was our honored speaker.
University of Alabama, Athletic Director, Mal Moore, receives an enthusiastic standing ovation.
University of Alabama, Athletic Director, Mal Moore, receives an enthusiastic standing ovation.
Lauren Tate and Brooks Mason.
Lauren Tate and Brooks Mason.
Mal Moore graciously, and patiently, took many pictures with club members.
University of Alabama, Athletic Director, Mal Moore.
From Our 
January 21, 2013, Meeting

Guest Speaker

Les Snead
General Manager
The St. Louis Rams
President Fred Dickenson calls to order, his final meeting.
Incoming President, John McCormick, gives details of the upcoming GCAC Golf Tournament.
President Fred Dickinson.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough, introduces the Gulf Shores High School, Student Athlete nominees.
Dr. Gaylon McCollough, introduces the Gulf Shores High School, Student Athlete nominees.
Student athlete nominee, Nicole Wallace.
Student athlete nominee, Nicole Wallace.
Student athlete nominee, Nicole Wallace.
Student athlete nominee, Richard Guyer.
Student athlete nominee, Richard Guyer.
Kevin Corcoran begins the team reports.
Kevin Corcoran begins the team reports.
With the donning of the clergy collar, it's not looking good for Dec McClelland and his 'Domers.
Kevin holds up a report on Notre Dame's defense!
Kevin delivers the inevitable, The Crying Towel, to Dec McClelland.
Dec showing his displeasure with the honor!
Kevin wrapping up the ceremony.
Dec graciously accepts his "prize".
Bud Patty delivers the rewards of a bet between himself and Bill Durmer. A $50 donation from the loser of the bet, Bill Durmer, goes to GCAC!
Guest speaker, Les Snead is introduced by Fred.
St. Louis Rams, General Manager, Les Snead.
St. Louis Rams, General Manager, Les Snead.
St. Louis Rams, General Manager, Les Snead.
St. Louis Rams, General Manager, Les Snead, takes questions from the GCAC members.
Another wonderful guest speaker for the members of GCAC.
Student athlete nominees, Nicole Wallace and Richard Guyer.
Student athlete nominees, Nicole Wallace and Richard Guyer.
Student athlete nominee, Richard Guyer, with Les Snead.
Les Snead, with Jean & Fred Dickinson.
Les Snead, with Jean & Fred Dickinson.
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GCAC 11th Annual
Golf Tournament Results
Congratulations to the Winners!
Brad Patty, Craig Mathews, Hunter Mathews, Johnny Neumeier
Who shot a 49.3 Net to take the 4 Man Scramble!
Visit Our 11th Annual GCAC Tournament Page
containing results and pictures of all the fun!
Click Here!
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.