Trent Richardson & Eli Gold
Collier Merrill & Will Moore
Makenna Curtis & Tommy Harper
T
he Pensacola Bama Club hosted the 2018 Scholarship Kickoff
with Eli Gold on Tuesday, August 21, in the Gymnasium of
Pensacola State College.
The “Voice” of the Crimson Tide, Eli is best known as the
radio play-by-play announcer of the University of Alabama football and
basketball games. His responsibilities with “The Tide” also included hosting
“Hey Coach”, the weekly football and basketball coach’s radio call-in
show. The event included a Q&A with Eli, dinner, non-alcoholic drinks
as well as live and silent auctions. All monies raised during the event went
to the Chapter’s Endowment Scholarship Fund. Tide Treasures were also
in attendance, and generously donated 10% of all sales from the evening to
the Pensacola Bama Club Scholarship fund. Catering was provided by the
Fish House. Over 25 local businesses provided sponsorship for the event,
including Coors Light and Gold Ring Gulf who partnered together as
presenting sponsor. Several silent auction items were also provided by local
businesses including Bere’ Jewelers.
The Pensacola Bama Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profi t, fan-based organization
representing the University of Alabama National Alumni Association in
Pensacola, Florida. The Bama Club is open to alumni, friends, and fans of
the university. The organization’s primary mission is to provide scholarships
to deserving local high school students as well as play host to an annual kick-
off event and game watching parties. Members are also eligible to participate
in the club’s football ticket exchange program and receive regular updates on
university athletic events and academic endeavors.
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photos & story by
Kristina Wright
VIP Pensacola at Pensacola State College
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