The Daytona Beach Gator Club is the Volusia County affiliate of the University of Florida’s Alumni Association. We support the Gator Nation by being an extension of the Gator Good. Annually, we fundraise thousands of dollars to provide scholarship to local students. Join with us by following us on social media and attending one of our events!

2026 Gator Day Beach Cleanup

Come join the Daytona Beach Gator Club as give back to our community for International Gator Day Saturday, May 16th.
We will be volunteering alongside the Daytona Dog Beach, Inc. for beach clean-up on the 1.7-mile Daytona Dog Beach on 5-16, starting at 8am, wrapping up around 9:30am. DDBI will provide buckets, trash grabbers, water, juice, and light breakfast items.
Attendees should park in the University Parking Lot, just south of Hard Rock Hotel. If they are Volusia residents registered through Park Volusia, it is free. Otherwise, $20 fee. We will set up on the beach in front of the lot.
 
Please RSVP so we can get a count of members that will be attending:  president@dbgators.com
 
Completion of a waiver is required.  Please download, complete and bring with you. Download Waiver Here

 

Julian L. “Fran” Lasseter, Jr Academic Scholarship

The Julian L. “Fran” Lasseter, Jr Academic Scholarship is partnership between the Daytona Beach Gator Club and the Lasseter Family. The scholarship is named after honorable Mr. Lasseter, a former Daytona Beach Gator Club President and UF Alumni, who was tragically passed in 2022. To continue his legacy, annually we award a scholarship in his name to a deserving Volusia County student attending the University of Florida. 

OUR EVENTS

International Gator Day

Saturday May 16th – Daytona Beach Dog Beach Cleanup

The Daytona Beach Gator Club is hosting our International Gator Day event.

Come join the Daytona Beach Gator Club as give back to our community for International Gator Day Saturday, May 16th.
 
We will be volunteering alongside the Daytona Dog Beach, Inc. for beach clean-up on the 1.7-mile Daytona Dog Beach on 5-16, starting at 8am, wrapping up around 9:30am. DDBI will provide buckets, trash grabbers, water, juice, and light breakfast items.
 
Attendees should park in the University Parking Lot, just south of Hard Rock Hotel. If they are Volusia residents registered through Park Volusia, it is free. Otherwise, $20 fee. We will set up on the beach in front of the lot.
 
Please RSVP so we can get a count of members that will be attending:  president@dbgators.com
 
Completion of a waiver is required. Please download, complete and bring with you. Download Waiver Here

26th Annual Daytona Beach Gator Club Golf Tournament

LPGA International Hills Golf Course on September 4th

Join us for the 26th Annual Daytona Beach Gator Club Golf Tournament at LPGA International’s Hills Course. This community tradition brings golfers, supporters, and Gator fans together for a morning of friendly competition and local impact. Proceeds directly support the Daytona Beach Gator Club’s programs, services, and student scholarships, helping us invest in the next generation of leaders. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m., followed by an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. Enjoy a great course, great company, and a great cause — Go Gators!

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Daytona Beach Gator Club is to foster and enhance the relationship between the University of Florida, its Alumni, students and friends in Volusia County, and to support the University’s mission of teaching, research and service. 

GET INVOLVED

Make a Difference – Join the Daytona Beach Gator Club® Board of Directors! Are you passionate about supporting fellow Gators and strengthening the UF community in Daytona Beach? We’re looking for enthusiastic leaders to join our Board of Directors! Application Deadline is May 31, 2026

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The Daytona Beach Gator Club® is the Volusia County Affiliate of the University of Florida’s Alumni Association.

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