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Class of 2025 Nominations

Gator Bowl Sports Membership Summary

Gator Bowl Sports Membership has existed as a body of Jacksonville’s strongest advocates for over 50 years. Membership represents a group of more than 200 local professionals who are passionate about sports and the Northeast Florida community, while continuing to push forward the mission of our organization:  to enhance and positively impact the quality of life and community pride, along with generating economic impact and growth for Northeast Florida through sports.

Green Jacket Membership Overview

REQUIREMENTS

  • Membership Fee (Individual) – $500
    • This fee does not count towards your Member Fundraising Minimum and is non-transferable and non-refundable. Payment is due in full by July 1, 2025.
      • Please Note: Members who have served for seven consecutive years will have their fee waived.
  • Member Fundraising Minimum (Individual) – $3,000
    • TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Members are required to meet their Fundraising Minimum of $3,000. All individual members must reach their minimum fundraising by March 31, 2026 to remain a member of the Green Jacket committee.
      • Please Note:    1) In-kind services and corporate sponsorship must be approved by Gator Bowl Sports prior to solicitation and services rendered.  2) No transfer of fundraising credit is allowed.
  • Member Ticket Purchase Minimum
    • Members must purchase a minimum of two (2) TaxSlayer Gator Bowl tickets prior to August 1st.
      • Please Note: Ticket purchase must be equal or greater to the value of two (2) lower bowl sideline tickets and WILL count towards your Member Fundraising.
  • Volunteer Requirement
    • All individual members must volunteer for a minimum of one (1) volunteer position at a TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Event prior to March 31, 2026.
  • Membership Agreement Form
    • The below Membership Agreement form must be completed no later than April 30, 2025 in order to participate in the 2025-2026 membership year.
  • Scouting* 
    • TaxSlayer Gator Bowl members that serve as an official bowl scout for a game throughout the year must complete the Scouting Contract prior to receiving credential for the game. *First year individual members are not eligible.  Scouting is subject to University Policies & Procedures regarding 2025 Scouting.

BENEFITS

Annual Benefits for Green Jacket Members include:

  • Membership Socials exclusive to TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Members
  • Complimentary Tickets to Special Events:
    • TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Chairman’s Pre-Game VIP Party
    • TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Holiday Party (featuring a representative from both universities playing in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl)
  • Invitation to the following membership events:
    • TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Kickoff Party
    • Member Golf Outing
    • Gator Bowl Sports Day at THE PLAYERS + PLAYERS Reception
  • Annual Membership Gift
  • Opportunity to Scout College Football Regular-Season Games (Subject to University Policies & Procedures regarding 2025 Scouting)
  • An official Green Jacket at the end of your Class Of year (Subject to Completing all Requirements)

Additional Benefits for Green Jacket Members include:

  • Exclusive pre-sale access to Gator Bowl Sports events
  • Recognition in the official TaxSlayer Gator Bowl game program
  • Opportunity to participate in seasonal sports promotions – College Football Playoff Pool, NCAA Bracket Challenge, etc.
  • Opportunity to win raffle prizes throughout the year at meetings/cocktail receptions

Bowl'd Ladies Membership Overview

REQUIREMENTS

  • Membership Fee – $1,000
  • Completion of the Membership Agreement Form

BENEFITS

Annual Benefits for Bowl’d Lady Members include:

  • Exclusive Bowl’d Ladies Cocktail/Social Receptions
  • Three Membership Socials including all Gator Bowl Sports Members
  • Complimentary Invitation to Special Events:
    • College Football 101 Luncheon
    • College Football 102 Luncheon

Additional Benefits for Bowl’d Ladies Members include:

  • Exclusive pre-sale access to Gator Bowl Sports events
  • Recognition in the official TaxSlayer Gator Bowl game program
  • Opportunity to win raffle prizes throughout the year at meetings/cocktail receptions

 

Nomination Process

  • All current TaxSlayer Gator Bowl members (after their first year of service) are eligible to nominate individuals for membership
  • Nominators must fill out the below Nomination Form no later than Friday, February 14th
  • Nominees will receive a Formal Application which must be submitted by Friday, March 7th to be considered for the Class of 2025.
  • Formal Applications will be submitted to TaxSlayer Gator Bowl President/CEO and Board Chair for review and final selection
  • Nominees will be notified of their Class of 2024 status prior to Friday, March 14th

Class of 2025 Nomination Form

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