One of the ways that TGCC gives back to the community is through the Michael Szewczyk college scholarship award. In 2009, TGCC responded to the economic struggles by increasing the number of planned awards. We felt it important to stand up for our community. In 2010, TGCC intends to award one $1000 and two $500 college scholarships.

The applicant or a parent/grandparent/guardian must be an individual member of TGCC or a qualified member of a member dive club. The application deadline is June 30, 2010 and applications will be reviewed in July. For further details and to apply see the TGCC Scholarship Application form.

The 2010 TGCC Awards Banquet was another fine affair with lots of folks enjoying good food and friendly company. TGCC and it's member clubs recognized and issued awards to divers for their achievements. The pics from the 2010 TGCC Banquet are coming soon!

Thanks to everyone who took part in TrashFest 2009. This year we took the Comal by storm. Despite a pretty constant downpour, we registered 446 participants this year, the most in 12 years and collected 4,820 pounds of trash. For the official results and summary, see the Trashfest homepage.

The council was once again amazed by the number and quality of the applicants this year. We received at least one application from each member club. In these times of economic hardship, we felt it important to stand up for our community. The council decided to dip into it's reserves and increase the number of awards. Congratulations to all the fine applicants this year.
 
Alice McDonald, CHUM
Jesse Cancelmo IV, CHUM & HUC & HUPS
Amelia Ross, HUC
Jeffrey Longmore, BAD
Robert Collier, HUC & HUPS

Frank and Joyce Burek have received numerous awards; the latest is having a newly discovered fish named after them - the Mardi Gras Wrasse, Latin name Halichoeres burekae.