Welcome to the
Daytona Beach Gator Club
serving Volusia County since the 1950s
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!
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 - DeLand, Florida
The Daytona Beach Gator Club is hosting our International Gator Day event on May 6, 2025, by partnering with 4-H of UF/IFAS for their community service project for Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. At this service event, we will assist kids aged 5-12 make floral arrangements at the various stations. We will provide water and snacks.
The Great Gator Brunch - Daytona Beach, Florida
Join us for our yearly celebration of our local Gator Greats and scholarship celebration on May 17, 2025, at the Hilton Oceanfront Hotel at 10 AM. At this stellar event, we will highlight the achivements of 10 scholarship recepients, hear from our keynote speaker and honor our 2025 Distinguished Alumni, highlight the legacy of Julian L. “Fran” Lasseter, Jr., and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our Golf Tournament. Plus, we will honor our President Dr. Megan E. Johnson, as she concludes her two-year term.
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.
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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, 2025
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