Fighting Dutchmen Gridiron Club

Important Links: Membership | Board of Directors | Upcoming Events

The Fighting Dutchmen Gridiron Club (FDGC) was founded in 2001 with a letter that outlined a simple mission statement. Over the past two decades and more, we've grown both our membership and our impact on the program. We are proud to continue to support the program each year and hope you will consider supporting Union College Football.

Presidents Message

Union College brings back great memories for all alumni, but the bond developed through the sweat and tears we shed beside our teammates on the football field is something special. It's that bond that the FDGC was founded on, and that bond that enables us to generate the engagement we have come to expect from all of you. Whether it's through financial support, volunteering as a mentor to one of our student-athletes, or helping place them into the perfect internship or career, we all have the ability to make a positive impact on the college experience of Union's student-athletes.

We believe it's essential to the long-term success of this program that we work collaboratively with the coaches and administration to ensure that all of the student-athletes that step onto the football field at Union go on to become successful young men that grow and strengthen our network. It is this pay-it-forward attitude that ensures the long-term sustainability of the Gridiron Club and will enable the team to compete at the highest level.

Thank you for your continued support of Union College Football.

- Ed Larkin '05

Membership

There are two ways to become a member of the Gridiron Club or to continue your membership:

- Print out the annual membership flyer and mail your contribution to the Union College (Alumni Gym, 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308).
- Visit the Union Athletics giving page and select "Football (Gridiron Club) under the designation field.

$20 – Student Level
FDGC newsletters and free access to all FDGC hosted events.

$50 – Young Alumni (graduated within the last five years)
FDGC newsletters, free access to all FDGC hosted events and the team's online store.

$100 – First Down Level
FDGC newsletters, free access to all FDGC hosted events and the team's online store.

$500 – Touchdown Level
FDGC newsletters, free access to all FDGC hosted events and a $50 credit to the team's online store.

$1,000 – F.T.C. Level
FDGC newsletters, free access to all FDGC hosted events and a $100 credit to the team's online store.

$5,000 – Hall of Fame
FDGC newsletters, free access to all FDGC hosted events and a $200 credit to the team's online store.

Board of Directors

Edward Larkin '05 – President
Roger M. Harris '85 – Vice President
Kevin Fodor '13 – 2nd Vice President, Student Mentoring Program Chair
John C. Masini '13 – Secretary, Membership Chair
Michael Newell '74 P'98, '00, '02 – Leadership Training & Career Networking Chair
Anthony Marotti '07 – Past President
Mark R. Tavitian '85
Cecil D. Bright '88
Mario DiLoreto, Esq. '91 P'22
William A. Dean, Esq. '92
Marco Lainez '94
Timothy P. Cannon '06
Charles P. Kaliades '09
Anthony Vitiello '15
Packy Brown '19

Jim McLaughlin '93 – Director of Athletics
Jon Drach – Head Football Coach
Nick Famulare '92 P'21 – College Representative

Upcoming Events (updated 5/28/25)

Below is a list of upcoming FDGC events. Event and registration information for all events will be posted to this page as soon as it is available.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025: NYC Gridiron Club Reception - 5:30 p.m. - Connolly's Pub (14 E 47th Street) - Register Here!
Thursday, June 19, 2025: Boston Gridiron Club Reception - 5:30 p.m. - Sporting Club (450 Summer Street) - Register Here!