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Gonzaga Fathers Club

Welcome to the Gonzaga Fathers Club!

Welcome to the Gonzaga Fathers Club (GFC)! The GFC creates fellowship among fathers and male guardians of Gonzaga students and supports Gonzaga’s mission of creating Men for and with Others through volunteerism and social activities. Just as Gonzaga students become part of the Eye Street community for a lifetime, Gonzaga families are vital members of the Gonzaga family. The GFC provides opportunities for dads and male guardians to get involved in Eye Street, make new friendships, and support their sons’ journeys as Men for Others through regular service opportunities.
 
Whether it is selling tickets for football and basketball games, participating in the 5th Annual Gonzaga National Day of Service, attending the 77th annual Father-Son Mass and Breakfast, helping with the 35th  DC Classic basketball tournament, or serving others
through volunteerism, I encourage you to get involved. The GFC hosts monthly Men for Others gatherings, where we socialize and hear valuable insights from Gonzaga teachers, coaches, administrators, and other invited speakers. The GFC will post a schedule of events on this website so please visit us regularly to stay informed. We will also send out regular reminders and notices of upcoming events.
 
In the meantime, thank you for visiting our website. The GFC is thrilled by your interest and looks forward to giving you opportunities to get involved and be Men for Others. I look forward to seeing you on Eye Street.
 
Thanks much, please contact me with any questions, and, as always, God Is Purple!
 
Randy Stone ’90 (Daniel ’26)
GFC President
randy.w.stone@gmail.com
Cell: 301-770-0277

Volunteer Opportunities

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  • New Families Welcome Picnic

    The Fathers Club helps the Mothers Club set up and serve our incoming freshman and transfer families out on Eye Street following a welcome presentation in the Sheehy Theater. The event is a great way to meet new incoming families and introduce the GFC to new dads. For more information, please contact  Brian Miller. Event Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024


  • Football Ticket Sales

    The Fathers Club sells tickets at all home football games. This is a great way to meet fellow dads and enjoy Gonzaga football. For details, please contact  Stephen McPhail. See football schedule for dates.
  • Gonzaga/Visitation Family Mass and Picnic

    This event includes Mass, a cookout, and a few competitive games between the boys and girls. Gonzaga dads support includes procuring, delivering, and setting up the drinks for the cookout. We also help with setting up chairs, tables, and A/V alongside the Visitation Fathers Club. For more information, please contact George Sifakis


  • Open House

    This event is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about Gonzaga and tour our campus. The Gonzaga dads guide prospective families from the parking lots to the Carmody Center and man posts throughout the school to answer questions. For more information, please contact Billy Cannon. Event Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
  • DC Classic

    The annual Gonzaga DC Classic brings top high school teams from across the country to Eye Street. The DC Classic is the GFC’s primary annual fundraiser and directly supports Gonzaga’s summer service projects. Join the team to be part of great basketball supporting good works! For more information please contact  Brian Coll  or Mike Williams. Event Dates: Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 15, 2024


  • Freshman Father-Son Service Project

    A great way to introduce new fathers and sons to service at Gonzaga. The chair of this event lines up a different project for the group every year. This event usually takes place in late December. Event Coordinators are Randy Stone '90 (randy.w.stone@gmail.com) and George Sifakis (george@ideagenglobal.com).
  • Freshman Retreat

    A formative experience for Gonzaga freshmen, this weekend-long retreat happens every year in January. We provide water and soda for the Friday evening session and serve as overnight Chaperones during the sleepover at school on Saturday night. Event Coordinators are Randy Stone '90 (randy.w.stone@gmail.com) and George Sifakis (george@ideagenglobal.com). Event Dates: Friday, January 12– Sunday January 14, 2024
  • Mother-Son Mass and Celebration

    Dads help set up tables and chairs in the Carmody Center the day before this annual event. On the day of, we come together for Mass in the chapel and then prepare breakfast, set tables, and serve the mothers and sons when they arrive from church. The volunteer Coordinators are Kyle Cruley (kylecruley@gmail.com) and Thomas Kozeny (thomaskozeny@gmail.com), please contact them for more information. Event Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
  • National Day of Service

    This year will be the 3rd Annual Gonzaga National Day of Service (NDS). The event brings Gonzaga students and alumni from across the country together to organize service projects in the community. For more information, please contact Randy Stone. Event Date: TBD
  • Father-Son Mass & Breakfast

    One of the biggest GFC events of the year, the Father-Son Communion Breakfast begins with a morning mass at St. Al’s and is followed by brunch at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. A longstanding tradition, this year marks the 75th Father-Son Communion Breakfast. A special keynote speaker comes each year. Volunteers serve as ushers in the church, help guide people to the hotel ballroom, and man the ticket table. For more information, please contact Randy Stone. Event Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
  • Commencement

    We serve as ushers during the graduation ceremony and provide logistical support throughout the day. For more information, please contact Mike Dunn. Event Dates: Baccalaureate Mass and reception: Saturday, May 31; Commencement: Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • Dates for GFC Monthly Men for Others Gatherings at Gonzaga - 6:30 pm

    To be announced over the summer

GFC Leadership

Randy Stone, President
Steve Staton, Treasurer
George Sifakis, VP Communications
Brian Coll, VP, Gonzaga DC Classic
Randy Stone, VP, National Day of Service, Father-Son Mass & Breakfast
Steve McPhail, VP, Event Ticket Sales
Bryant Gilbertson, VP, Meetings
Ernst Wyatt, VP, Meetings
 
Brian Miller, Past President

Upcoming Meetings and Events

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Celebrating 200 Years of Jesuit Education in the Nation's Capital