2010 nypl charitable foundation report
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August 2011
To Our Fans and Communies:
The NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE wishes to share its 7th annual New York-Penn League Com-munity Benet Report with you, our fans and communies. This 2010 Community Benet Report isproduced by New York-Penn League Charitable Foundaon, Inc., a Florida non-prot corporaon &IRC 501(c)(3) charitable organizaon (the Foundaon). The NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE organized theFoundaon in 2003 to provide focus and support for its collecve and individual charitable and com-munity eorts.
Since 2003, the NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUEs charitable programs and iniaves have grownsteadily year aer year. In 2010, the League raised, donated and otherwise facilitated almost $1 mil-lion in support of those in need, the Leagues annual Scholarship Program, and other charitable pro-gramming.
We are very proud of the accomplishments of the Foundaon, the NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE,its Clubs, and their ownership and sta. As President of the Foundaon, I thank you, our fans andcommunies, for hosng our 14 Clubs and league oce, and for your connued and generous sup-port. We hope you enjoy this 2010 New York-Penn League Community Benet Report and you join usin assisng the poor, the young, and those with special needs within our communies.
Most Sincerely,
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.,
Ben J. HayesPresident
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COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTTable of Contents
League Report 4Aberdeen IronBirds 6
Community Programs and Promoons 6
Individual Community Involvement 8Monetary Contribuons 9Auburn Doubledays 10
Community Programs and Promoons 10Individual Community Involvement 12Monetary Contribuons 13
Batavia Muckdogs 14Community Programs and Promoons 15Individual Community Involvement 16Monetary Contribuons 17
Brooklyn Cyclones 18Community Programs and Promoons 19Individual Community Involvement 22Monetary Contribuons 23
Conneccut Tigers 24Community Programs and Promoons 25Individual Community Involvement 26Monetary Contribuons 27
Hudson Valley Renegades 28Community Programs and Promoons 29Individual Community Involvement 30Monetary Contribuons 32
Jamestown Jammers 34Community Programs and Promoons 35Individual Community Involvement 36Monetary Contribuons 37
Lowell Spinners 38Community Programs and Promoons 39
Individual Community Involvement 41Monetary Contribuons 42Mahoning Valley Scrapper 44
Community Programs and Promoons 45Individual Community Involvement 48Monetary Contribuons 49
State College Spikes 50Community Programs and Promoons 51Individual Community Involvement 53Monetary Contribuons 54
Staten Island Yankees 56Community Programs and Promoons 57Individual Community Involvement 59Monetary Contribuons 59
Tri-City ValleyCats 60Community Programs and Promoons 61Individual Community Involvement 62Monetary Contribuons 62
Vermont Lake Monsters 64Community Programs and Promoons 65Individual Community Involvement 65Monetary Contribuons 66
Williamsport Crosscuers 68Community Programs and Promoons 69Individual Community Involvement 71Monetary Contribuons 72
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League-wide Community Programs2010 NYPL Scholarship Program:
In 2010, one (1) graduang senior from each of the fourteen (14) New York-Penn League club markets was se-
lected to parcipate in the second annual New York-Penn League wide Scholarship Program. The Foundaon
ulmately awarded $10,250 to these fourteen (14) students. One student from each of the three New York-
Penn League Divisions (McNamara, Stedler, and Pinckney) was awarded a $2,500 scholarship, while the remain-
ing eleven students were awarded $250 scholarships. Academic success, signicant cizenship and community
involvement, and extracurricular acvies were all important criteria in the selecon process.
Individual Community InvolvementBen J. Hayes
President
New York-Penn League Charitable Foundaon, Inc. President & Chairman
Council of League Presidents Charies Commiee Chairman
SCUBAnauts Internaonal, Inc. President & Chairman
We Feed the Hungry, Inc. Volunteer & Contributor
Ben Pruei
Media Intern
St. Petersburg Chapter of SNI, Inc. Chief Scienst
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Total League Contribuons for 2010In Stadium Fundraising
Aberdeen IronBirds $38,400
Auburn DoubleDays $9,477Batavia Muckdogs $1,000Brooklyn Cyclones $100,000Conneccut Tigers $11,440Hudson Valley Renegades $12,613Jamestown Jammers $5,050Lowell Spinner $35,545Mahoning Valley Scrappers $15,812State College Spikes $10,263Staten Island Yankees $11,000Tri-City ValleyCats $37,835Vermont Lake Monsters $17,102Williamsport Crosscuers $20,828Total In Stadium Fundraising $326,365
Monetary DonaonsAberdeen IronBirds $5,000Auburn DoubleDays $3,590Batavia Muckdogs $500Brooklyn Cyclones $31,500Conneccut Tigers $5,143Hudson Valley Renegades $18,320Jamestown Jammers $2,800Lowell Spinner $31,145Mahoning Valley Scrappers $18,716New York-Penn League $11,000State College Spikes $40,470Staten Island Yankees $34,000Tri-City ValleyCats $1,800
Vermont Lake Monsters $17,644Williamsport Crosscuers $13,135Total Monetary Donaons $234,763
Addional Community DonaonsAberdeen IronBirds $144,500Auburn DoubleDays $2,500Batavia Muckdogs $8,000Brooklyn Cyclones $112,500Conneccut Tigers $9,645Hudson Valley Renegades $55,000Jamestown Jammers $9,000Lowell Spinner $3,941Mahoning Valley Scrappers $15,445State College Spikes $5,550
Staten Island Yankees $33,000Tri-City ValleyCats $17,466Vermont Lake Monsters $12,387Williamsport Crosscuers $9,608Total Community Donaons $438,542
In Stadium Fundraising $326,365Monetary Donaons $234,763Community Organizaon Donaons $438,542
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $999,670
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Community Programs and PromoonsBARCS Night at Ripken Stadium and Humane Society of Harford Night:
Balmore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) and Harford Humane Society:
The IronBirds hosted several nights where the organizaons such as BARCS, Harford Humane Society, and
4-PAWS were given a booth and able to showcase their adoptable pets. The dogs were in a parade during pre-
game ceremonies and then around all game for fans to come say hello to and potenally adopt. The IronBirds
also donated $2 for all ckets sold.
IronBirds Reading Program:Harford County Public Libraries:
Working closely with our business program partners, we were able to donate $35,000 worth of ckets to every
library in Cecil, Balmore and Harford Counes. A total of 28 libraries received visits from Ferrous and members
of our front oce sta. Our sta would read to children while Ferrous playfully acted out each story. Tickets were
given to children who had shown improvement in their reading ability. Joined by their families, the children were
then able to aend at least one IronBirds game, where they were recognized for their scholasc accomplishment
in a special pre-game ceremony on the eld. Each child was also invited to an exclusive autograph session withsome of our players.
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Home Runs for the Homeless:Harford Family House:
The IronBirds hosted a charitable home run derby at Ripken Stadium which was a light-hearted and fun way to
raise awareness and money for an important local cause. Like many communies across America, the city of
Aberdeen is doing what it can to ght homelessness. In support of that mission, we shared our ballpark with
Harford Family House for their Home Runs for the Homeless event. Teams of generous donors took the eld,
shagging y balls and swinging for the fences. Members of the winning team each received a bat signed by Cal
Ripken Jr. The runners-up won ckets to see the Orioles in acon and all parcipants received a t-shirt, team
photo and a memorable day at Ripken Stadium. The event raised $20,000all of which will stay in Harford
County, directly supporng homeless families with children in our area.
IronBirds Help Make-A-Wish:Make-A-Wish Foundaon:
Alongside our partner, Service Master of Bel Air, we brought 28 children from the Make-A-Wish Foundaon into
Ripken Stadium for a special night that many of us will never forget. Each child brought as many family members
and friends as they wantedeveryone received Club Level ckets for free. The night began with exclusive access
to our clubhouse, where the children had a chance to meet all of our players. We provided baseballs, caps, andphotographs so every child could take home an autograph. Then, all of the children were treated to a night of
IronBirds baseball and an all-you-can-eat buet on the Club Level of Ripken Stadium. We capped the night o
with an ice cream sundae party and sent everyone home with a bag of awesome IronBirds gis.
Ronald McDonald House:
Ripken Baseball employees volunteered their me at the Ronald McDonald House Charies of Balmore which
provides a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families. Our volunteers had the opportunity
to prepare a hot meals for the families and help give them energy aer a long day of hospital visits. Our sta was
able to get to know these brave children and their parents and help them to unwind and relax.
Community Programs and Promoons (cont.)
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Individual Community InvolvementAaron Moszer
General ManagerFreedom Federal Credit Union Board of Directors
Harford Community College Foundaon Board of Directors
Harford County Tourism Board of Directors
Chesapeake Bay Foundaon Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity Volunteer
Various Sta
Harford County Chamber of Commerce Member
Cecil County Chamber of Commerce Member
Balmore County Chamber of Commerce Member
Balmore City Chamber of Commerce Member
Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD
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Total Contribuons for 2010
In Stadium FundraisingHarford Family House $20,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County $5,600
Humane Society of Harford County $4,500
Wounded Warrier Program - APG $3,000
Strike Outs for Scholarships $2,800
Mildred Mindell Cancer Society $2,500
Total In Stadium Fundraising $38,400
Monetary DonaonsHealthy Coalion $2,500
Harford Community College $2,500
Total Monetary Donaons $5,000
Ticket and Merchandise Donaons $91,500
Harford County Public Libraries $35,000
Community Organizaon Donaons $18,000
In Stadium Fundraising $38,400
Monetary Donaons $5,000
Ticket and Merchandise Donaons $91,500
Harford County Public Libraries $35,000
Community Organizaon Donaons $18,000
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $187,900
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Community Programs and PromoonsCayuga County Health Partnership:Eat Well Play Hard Healthy Home run Program:
The Doubledays and the Eat Well Play Hard Healthy Home run Program set out to ght childhood obesity. Local
Students earned free Doubledays ckets by compleng a Healthy Home run Worksheet. This included proper
nutrion and parcipang in physical acvity each day. The program concluded with a Health Day at Falcon Park
where healthy snacks and acvity staons were the theme of the evening.
Hillside Childrens Center: Hillside Childrens Center Clinics:
The Doubledays put on a clinic for children who have been forced to leave their families for a variety of reasons.
This rewarded children who exercised good behavior during their me at the Center.
Hillside Home for Children, Mahew House, Pinckney Scholarship Fund, Neighborhood House: Hot Stove:
In 2010 the event drew 175 fans for an evening with Dennis Holmberg. The events proceeds crossed the $2,000
mark and each charity was given an equal share of the proceeds.
Make A Wish Foundaon:Doubledays Golf Tournament:
The Doubledays Partner with Sugarman Law Firm, in Auburn, to help grant one child their wish. The golf tourna-
ment is started the morning of a game day and the players, coaches, and front oce sta parcipate during the
day. The ending banquet takes place during a Doubledays Home Game.
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Special Olympics: Blue Jays Day:
The Special Olympics sold Doubledays Tickets to raise funds for their organizaon. The Blue Jays also donated
items to be used for rae to help raise money for the Special Olympics.
United Way: United Way Miniature Golf Tournament:
The Doubledays constructed a miniature golf hole for the United Way of Cayuga Countys annual miniature golf
tournament. The Doubledays also donated prizes for the event.
Community Programs and Promoons (cont.)
The Doubledays took part in the 9th Annual Auburn Fire Truck Pull,
beneng the Special Olympics of New York.
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Individual Community InvolvementCarl Gutelius
General ManagerAuburn Rotary Club Member
Tom Ganey
CEO of Board of Directors
City of Auburn Economic Empire Zone Board Chairman
Cayuga County Community College Foundaon Trustee
Ed Wagner
Treasurer of Board of Directors
Song Mountain Ski Patrol Ski Patrol
Finger lakes Minor League Soccer Coach
American Heart Associaon Cered CPR InstructorCayuga Council Water Authority Board of Directors
Merry Go Round Playhouse Board of Directors
Town of Owasco Councilman
Tony Franceschilli
Board of Directors
Merry Go Round Playhouse Board of Directors
YMCA Board of Directors
Cayuga Community College Board of Directors
Fred L. Emerson Foundaon Board of Directors
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Total Contribuons for 2010
In Stadium FundraisingMake a Wish Foundaon $7,777
Special Olympics $1,700
Total In Stadium Fundraising $9,477
Monetary DonaonsHillside Childrens Center $1,500
Leo Pinckney Scholarship Fund $1,000
Mahew House $500
Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce $240
Auburn Lile League $150
Auburn Babe Ruth $150
Womens Senior Master Bowling Tournament $50
Total Monetary Donaons $3,590
Community Organizaon Donaons $2,500
In Stadium Fundraising $9,477
Monetary Donaons $3,590
Community Organizaon Donaons $2,500
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $15,567
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Organizaonal Community OverviewThe Muckdogs have made a conscious eort to expand their community outreach over the past several
years They have worked hard to establish many posive relaonships within Batavia and the surrounding
communies. Whether it is through partnerships with charitable organizaons, donaons, or volunteering by
the front oce sta, the Muckdogs can be found in and around the community all year round.
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Community Programs and PromoonsEducaon:Area Schools:
General Manager, Travis Sick, visited over 20 area schools, as well as the local library, to educate childrenabout baseball, the team, and the importance of educaon. He also took part in the local libraries summer
reading program by reading baseball related stories to children in elementary grades several mes throughout the
summer.
Canned Food Drive - Foodlink:
The Muckdogs partnered with Foodlink to collect non-perishable food items for their food pantry. At 2 games
during the 2010 season, any fan who donated a food item would receive a discount on their cket purchase. In
total, the Muckdogs were able to help Foodlink receive over 50 pounds of non-perishable food items.
Free Outdoor Movie:Genesee County Youth Bureau:
The Muckdogs, in partnership with the Genesee County Youth Bureau, oered a free evening movie at Dwyer
Stadium for the enre community. Approximately 200 local families took advantage of the event.
Baseball Clinics:Hillside Family of Agencies:
In partnership with Hillside Family of Agencies, several free baseball clinics were organized in conjuncon with
Muckodgs players. The kids had the chance to hang out with the pros, while learning the fundamentals of
baseball. Aer each clinic, the players signed autographs, had a queson and answer period, and ate lunch with
all parcipants and sta.
Stars of the Game:Lile Leagues:
At each home game, the Muckdogs invite both Lile League and Soball teams into the dugout before the
game. The players are also announced by name with our players during the starng line-up and stand with the
Muckdogs during the signing of the Naonal Anthem.
Job Fair:Local Cizens:
Before the season, the Muckdogs host a job fair to encourage and promote local employment during the
summer months.
Concession Stand Fundraisers:Local Organizaons:
During the 2010 season, the Muckdogs allowed local non-prots to work in the concession stand at Dwyer
Stadium in order to earn a poron of their sales from that night.
Christmas Kele Drive:Salvaon Army:
The Muckdogs sta took part in the Salvaon Army Christmas Kele Drive that raised funds for families in need
during the Holidays.
United Way Day of Caring:United Way:
The Muckdogs hosted the kick-o event at Dwyer Stadium for the United Ways Day of Caring in the Spring of
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Mascot/Player Appearances:Various Organizaons:
Muckdog players and mascots are available for non-prot organizaons free of charge. In total, the players
made over 20 appearances this summer. They also visited a local pre-school for migrant families several mes
throughout the summer. Our mascot, Homer, made over 50 appearances throughout the year.
Volunteer for Animals: Concession Donaon Boxes:
The Muckdogs set up collecon boxes at the concession stands. In 2010, we helped collect over $200 for their
cause.
Individual Community InvolvementTravis Sick
General ManagerGenesee County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Commiee
GCASA Business/Media Commiee
Kiwanis Club of Batavia Member
Meals on Wheels Volunteer
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Total Contribuons for 2010
In Stadium FundraisingHillside Family Agencies $800
Volunteers for Animals $200
Total In Stadium Fundraising $1,000
Monetary DonaonsBatavia Minor League Baseball $250
Batavia Lile League Baseball $250
Total Monetary Donaons $500
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $8,000
In Stadium Fundraising $1,000Monetary Donaons $500
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $8,000
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $9,500
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Organizaonal Community OverviewThe Brooklyn Cyclones are commied to establishing and maintaining posive relaonships with neighboring
communies. This organizaon has developed several programs that benet the people in those communies,
both large and small. With Coney Island on the brink of major changes, these relaonships are more important
than ever.
The success of the team comes from the support received in the surrounding areas of the city, and as the teams
success grows, relaonships with the community grow as well. Listed below are the programs the Brooklyn
Cyclones have used to reach out to the local communies and help raise money for organizaons.
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Community Programs and PromoonsTake Your Base 5K Run/Walk against Cancer:American Cancer Society:
In 2010, the Brooklyn Cyclones teamed up the American Cancer Society for the 6th annual Take Your Base 5KRun/Walk against Cancer Over 250 parcipated and helped raise more than $23,000 for the American Cancer
Society. The event has raised $121,000 in its brief six-year history.
Baseball Clinics:Local Children:
Each season, Cyclones players run instruconal baseball clinics for children in local areas of Brooklyn.
These clinics provided the opportunity for children of all ages to learn the fundamentals of baseball from
professional baseball players. In addion, Baseball Clinics these clinics also gave the players a chance to reach out to
communies that dont normally get the chance to play baseball.
Baer Up:Area Schools:
The Baer Up was designed as an incenve program for children in local schools. The kids who demonstrated
the most improvement over the semester were rewarded with items from the Brooklyn Cyclones, includinggame ckets and pre-game recognion on the eld.
Coat Drive:
Throughout the past two seasons, the Cyclones collected coats at the informaon table to allow fans to donate
gently used coats. Reaching-Out Community Services collected the coats; 250 total. At the end of each season,
they distributed them to those in need in the community.
Community Holiday Party:
During the holiday season, the Brooklyn Cyclones hosted a community holiday party for local children. The
children in aendance enjoyed food, video games, fun acvies, a Cyclones gi bag, and a visit from Santa Claus.
As part of this event in 2011, 1,000 toys were distributed to under privileged children of Coney Island.
Cyclones sta helped clean Shore Road Park in Bay Ridge as part of the
teams Meaningful Mondays program.
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Cyclones School Fundraising Program:Area Schools:
The Cyclones School Fundraising Program was designed to help raise much
needed funds for individual schools and youth sport teams throughout Brooklyn.
The schools and organizaons were able to purchase 250 ckets at $16 a piece,
and the Cyclones donated $1,500 back to your youth team or non prot sold.
An incenve program was implemented for the children to earn prizes such as
Cyclones ckets, autographed items, and even a classroom visit from some of the
Cyclones players. Since the programs incepon in 2006, 30 NYC public schools
parcipated and they raised a total of $16,000 for their organizaons.
Cyclones Sport Leader Awards:
In 2010, twenty-ve students from schools throughout Brooklyn and Queens received a United States Savings
Bond and Brooklyn Cyclones ckets for having outstanding academic, athlec, and leadership skills. Each school
chose its award recipient from the graduang class of students. The twenty-ve students awarded the honor of
Cyclones Sport Leader ranged from elementary school to high school. Since 2004, the Brooklyn Cyclones havedistributed nearly $10,000 in scholarships to 150 students.
Diamond Dreams:
Cyclones Diamond Dreams, an educaonal tour, was designed for students to use baseball as a learning tool. The
educaonal stadium tour went into the locker rooms, onto the eld, and behind the scenes to provide students
ages 7-13 with invaluable lessons in mathemacs, history, and geography. The Brooklyn Cyclones have had visits
from approximately 150 dierent schools, allowing over 7,500 kids to parcipate in the Diamond Dreams Tour.
High School of Sports Management:
The Brooklyn Cyclones, in conjuncon with the New York City Department of Educaon, helped to develop a
specialized sports management program for high school students. The Brooklyn Cyclones provided guidance for
the high school regarding the sports management industry by introducing guest speakers, providing nancialassistance, and giving the students internship opportunies with the Cyclones.
Celebrity Soball Game: High School Sports Management:
The Brooklyn Cyclones helped the High School of Sports Management in their 4th Annual Celebrity Soball
Game, which helped raise $10,000 for their school. Dierent members of the front oce sta teamed up with
the students to work on all aspects of the planning including: cket sales, sponsorship sales, and press releases.
The money raised provides scholarship to graduang seniors.
Rock & Wrap It Up: Local Shelters:
The Cyclones and Aramark teamed up with Rock & Wrap It Up to help ght hunger in the Brooklyn community.
Following home games, the Aramark sta arranges to have concession food that was prepared but not served,
recovered and delivered to local food shelters. Within the past two seasons, the Cyclones donated nearly 2,000lbs. of food.
Neighborhood All-Star Team (NATS Kids): NATs Kids:
NATs Kids (Neighborhood All-Star Team) is a Police Athlec League Program of NYC that provides young people
with the opportunity to reach their full potenal through recreaonal, cultural, and educaonal acvies. Over
ve hundred campers parcipated in three two-week summer programs at MCU Park. The Cyclones donated
$70,000 to help run the camp in 2010.
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Blood Drive: New York Blood Service:
The Brooklyn Cyclones and the New York Blood Services teamed up to conduct three blood drives in front of
MCU Park. Each person who donates blood receives ckets to a game during the season courtesy of the New
York Blood Drive and the Brooklyn Cyclones.
Brooklyn Baseball Charity Golf Oung: Ron Darling Foundaon / NYPL Charitable Foundaon:
In 2010, the Brooklyn Cyclones teamed up with the Ron Darling Foundaon and the New York-Penn League
Charitable Foundaon for the 4th annual Brooklyn Baseball Charity Golf Oung. In 2010 the event raised over
$15,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Charies.
S.T.R.I.K.E (Striving To Restore and Improve Kids Equipment): S.T.R.I.K.E:
The STRIKE program is geared toward donang over $20,000 worth of equipment and uniforms to needy youth
league teams throughout the local area.
Ticket Donaons: Various Charies:The Cyclones work with various organizaons by donang ckets to games. Nearly 8,000 ckets were donated
in 2010 to groups in the area. These ckets were either used by the group members to aend a game together,
or used for fundraising purposes at organizaonal funcons and raes.
Community Programs and Promoons (cont.)
The Cyclones helped to open a new Lile League eld at Fort HamiltonArmy Base in Brooklyn.
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Individual Community InvolvementSteve Cohen
General ManagerBrooklyn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
You Goa Believe Board of Directors
High School Sports Management Lead Partner
American Cancer Society Honoree
Kevin Mahoney
Assistant General Manager
Ancient Order of Hibernians President
Knights of Columbus #1251 Board of Directors
Ricky Viola
Account ExecuveKnights of Columbus Third Degree Knight
Billy Harner
Director of Media Relaons
Bill Harner Memorial Fund Board of Directors
Sco Bart Memorial Scholarship Fund Board of Directors
St. Anselm Youth Acvies Coach
Coaches vs. Cancer Volunteer
Jimmy V. Foundaon Volunteer
Gary Perone
Director of New Business Development
Greater N.Y. Sandlot Alliance President
Crohns and Colis Board of Directors
N.Y. Professional Scouts Foundaon Board of Directors
ACBL Board of Directors
Minor League Baseball Diversity Board Member
Sharon Lundy
Administrave Assistant
Kiwanis Internaonal Member
Cyclones StaMeaningful Mondays Monthly Volunteering at Various Organizaons
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Total Contribuons for 2010
In Stadium FundraisingTake Your Base 5K Run/Walk against Cancer $30,000
NATs Kids $70,000
Total In Stadium Fundraising $100,000
Monetary DonaonsS.T.R.I.K.E. $15,000
High School Sports Management - Celebrity Soball Game $15,000
Sports Leaders Awards $1,500
Total Monetary Donaons $31,500
Miscellaneous Donaons to Charitable Organizaons $12,500
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $100,000
In Stadium Fundraising $100,000
Monetary Donaons $31,500
Miscellaneous Donaons to Charitable Organizaons $12,500
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $100,000
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $244,000
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Organizaonal Community OverviewThe Conneccut Tigers took great pride in building a lasng bond with the Southeastern Conneccut community
during our Inaugural Season in 2010. In addion to providing great fun and entertainment for the enre family at
the park, the goal for 2010 was to connect with as many local businesses and organizaons as possible to build
a foundaon that will connue to grow in 2011 and beyond. The Tigers hope to have a year-round presence in
the community, ensuring that professional baseball in the region thrives for generaons to come. We strongly
feel that Dodd Stadium is and should be the communitys ballpark and aim to engage as many community
organizaons as possible.
In addion to becoming a valued member of the community as an organizaon, the Tigers front oce sta,
players, coaches, and mascot C.T. all donated their me to various causes throughout 2010. Speaking
engagements, community appearances, and baseball clinics were some of the ways me was donated to help
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Community Programs and PromoonsConneccut Law Enforcement Memorial Fund:Pre-game Soball Home Run Derby:
The Tigers were happy to keep alive the tradion of the pre-game Police soball home run derby in 2010.The enre night is themed around raising funds for the CT Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. $4 of every $8
cket sold by local police departments went towards the fund. 10 contestants were chosen for the Home Run
Derby, represenng Police departments across Conneccut. Between-inning promoons took on a police theme
(including a donut-eang contest featuring local police ocers) and a post-game tennis ball toss raised money
for the Memorial Fund.
Conneccut Childrens Medical Center:
Conneccut Tigers and New Britain Rock Cats Player Visit:
The Conneccut Tigers and New Britain Rock Cats teamed up for a player
visit at the Conneccut Childrens Medical Center. Two players from each team
were joined by members of the Medical Center sta as they toured the facility
and visited with numerous children. Pitcher Tyler Clark and Ouielder Ryan Enosdonated their me in hopes of brightening the childrens day.
Greater Norwich Area:July 3rd Firework Show:
When a lack of funding threatened the connuaon of the annual Norwich Area Fireworks Show, as the new
team in town, the Tigers decided to take on the event. Residents were treated to a free event highlighted by live
music, acvies for kids (face painng, inatables, etc), and reworks! The event was a huge success and the
Tigers were happy to be able to connue the annual tradion for the residents of Norwich and surrounding
towns.
Local Non-Prot Organizaons:C.T. the Tiger Mascot Appearances:
The Tigers mascot, C.T. the Tiger, made appearances all across Southeastern Conneccut in 2010. C.T. added fun
and excitement to parades, lile league events, kids days, fesvals, and much more. In all, C.T. donated over 30
hours of his me. The total value of C.T.s me donated from April through December was approximately $1,700.
Local Speaking Events:Tigers Front Oce Speaking Engagements:
Members of the Tigers front oce gave their me during 2010 to speak at numerous local schools, universies,
and associaons events.
Mayors Pantry Food Bank:2010 Parking Fees Donaon:
Beginning in 2010, every year the Conneccut Tigers will donate half ($1 of every $2 fee collected) of the total
amount collected in parking fees to the Mayors Pantry, a regional food bank that helps provide meals to those
less fortunate.
Special Olympics:New London Wildcats Soball Game:
The Tigers donated the use of the Dodd Stadium playing surface for a soball game played by the Special
Olympics Conneccut New London Wildcats team. The team challenged another nearby team and returned
for the next Tigers home game to take the eld with the team as the Future Tigers for the night.
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Individual Community InvolvementC.J. Knudsen
Vice President of Operaons
Linking Learning to Life Board Member
Dave Schermerhorn
Director of Community Relaons and Promoons
Norwich Free Academy/St. Bernard/Bacon Academy High School Hockey Team Volunteer Assistant Coach
Eric Knighton
Assistant General Manager
Ogden Christmas Village Shoes for Tots Volunteer
The Tolland Fund: Monthly Meeng:
The Tolland Funds purpose is to promote sport and recreaonal opportunies for people with disabilies. The
Tigers were proud to form a partnership with the organizaon and donated the use of one double luxury suite
for The Tolland Funds monthly meengs.
Community Programs and Promoons (cont.)
Naonal Anthem Tryouts at Crystal Mall
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Total Contribuons for 2010
In Stadium FundraisingVarious Local Non-Prot Organizaons and Community Partners $11,440
Total In Stadium Fundraising $11,400
Monetary DonaonsNorwich Mayors Pantry Regional Food Bank $4,993
Eastern Conneccut State University Soball Team Golf Tournament $100
Worcester State University Baseball Team Golf Tournament $50
Total Monetary Donaons $5,143
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $7,945
Mascot Appearances $1,700
In Stadium Fundraising $11,440
Monetary Donaons $5,143
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $7,945
Mascot Appearances $1,700
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $26,228
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Organizaonal Community OverviewThe Hudson Valley Renegades have worked diligently throughout the past 17 years to provide a posive
atmosphere within the local community. While creang a family fun environment here at the stadium during
the season, the front oce sta has also made it possible for many local organizaons to team up with the
Renegades and form relaonships that have been very benecial to not only the community, but to the
Renegades as well.
The Hudson Valley Renegades also run a non-prot organizaon called Pitch for Kids. The Renegades Pitch For
Kids was founded to enhance the quality of life of young people and their families throughout the Hudson Valley
by supporng community organizaons whose programs make a posive change in youth, their families and the
community.
The Hudson Valley Renegades, as an organizaon recognize what it means to give back to a community that has
been so supporve over the past 16 years and are grateful to be in the posion to do so.
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Community Programs and PromoonsMaking Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk:American Cancer Society:
Dutchess Stadium was used for roughly 2,000 walkers this past year to help raise over $800,000 for BreastCancer research. This will be an annual event.
Renegades Reading Program: Glenham Elementary:
The Hudson Valley Renegades have partnered with Glenham Elementary School to start their rst ever
Renegades reading program. A full me sta member from the Renegades is assigned to a Glenham Elementary
Classroom in the beginning of the school year. Each sta member goes into the assigned classroom once a week
to read a book to the children and help with dierent assignments. They also are given the opportunity to ask
quesons and learn about baseball. At the end of the program, the Renegades mascot makes an appearance at
each of the classrooms and distributes free ckets to all of the children who parcipate.
Classic and Advanced Baseball Camps: Pitch for Kids:
Renegades manager Jared Sandberg and the Renegades players hosted two separate camps to teach kids theoverall fundamentals of baseball. As with other Pitch for Kids related events, everyone paid an entrance fee that
was donated to the non-prot. At the end of the camp, kids got to play an age-appropriate game against the
Renegades players. Children of all ages absolutely love this event because it gives them the opportunity to
interact with professional players while learning important aspects of baseball.
Fiddler on the Woof:Rescue for Love:
The Hudson Valley Renegades held their 2nd Annual Dog Day at the Park this Summer and it was a huge
success! They partnered with Rescue for Love. Rescue for Love is a 501(c)(3) non prot all volunteer
organizaon dedicated to rescuing those dogs and puppies that are in danger of being euthanized due to a lack
of space or required medical treatment. This year there were over 200 dogs in aendance, with more than ten
vendor booths for them to visit. Rescue for Love also brought adoptable dogs onto the eld during an inning
breaks for people in the crowd to see. All 5 dogs brought to the stadium by Rescue for Love that night were
adopted. Along with bringing the dogs out, the Renegades gave the 50/50 proceeds to Rescue for Love, and
collected monetary donaons throughout the night.
Pet of the Game:Rescue for Love, Smilin Pit Bull Rescue, and The Hudson Valley SPCA:
Every night at Dutchess Stadium, the Hudson Valley Renegades would invite a dierent Rescue out to the
ballpark to bring adoptable dogs here in hopes of nding them a forever home. The Rescue would be given
a table to distribute informaon out about their organizaon, which was also a place for fans to go and visit
with the dogs. In the boom of the rst inning the dogs were walked along the warning track while the P.A.
Announcer read a blurb about each animal. Aerward, the dogs would make their way back over to their booth
where fans would go and interact with them. Over 80% of the dogs brought to the stadium were adopted
through this program.
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Individual Community InvolvementEben YagerGeneral ManagerAmerican Red Cross of Dutchess County Vice ChairmanN.Y. Blood Center Chair of Lile Doctor ProgramGreater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce Board MemberGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Corey WhiedAssistant General ManagerSouthern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce Board MemberPitch for Kids Board MemberMid Hudson Civic Center Board MemberAmerican Cancer Society Regional Board Member40 Under 40 Commiee MemberYoung Professionals Group of the Hudson Valley Founding MemberGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Andrew WillmertDirector of New TechnologyAmerican Red Cross VolunteerMuseum of Natural History VolunteerGlenham Elementary Volunteer ReaderDutchess County Regional Chamber IT Commiee
Bob OuterCommunity RelaonsExchange Club of Southern Dutchess FounderBeacon Recreaon Commission Board MemberGreater Southern Dutchess Chamber Board MemberMount Gulian Society Board MemberSalvaon Army Board ChairOrange County Chamber Member
Dutchess County Regional Chamber MemberBeacon City School Arts and Educaon Commiee On Commiee
Kaitlin LambertDirector of Community MarkengARCS (AIDS Related Community Service) Walk CommieeGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Kevin McGuireDirector of PromoonsGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Kristen HussDirector of Ticket SalesEric B. Huss Memorial Foundaon ChairmanLeukemia and Lymphoma Society Volunteer
Glenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Rick ZolzerDirector of Pitch for Kids/P.A. AnnouncerPitch for Kids Execuve DirectorWPDH Roof-A-Thon VolunteerSaint Mans De Porres Church VolunteerGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
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Sean KammererSales Account ExecuveWestchester Business Council MemberGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Thomas HubmasterDirector of Stadium OperaonsGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Tim MeranteHead GroundskeeperGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Vicky DefreeseBusiness ManagerJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundaon VolunteerGood Shepherd Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Glenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Zach LucasDirector of Food and BeverageGlenham Elementary Volunteer Reader
Individual Community Involvement (cont.)
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Total Contribuons for 2010
In Stadium FundraisingCrawford D.A.R.E $296
American Legion Putnam County $450
ARCS (AIDS Related Community Services) $248
Orange County Cyclones $480
Newburgh Nuclears $248
Kaes Crusade $248
Junior League of Orange County $288
Cysc Fibrosis Foundaon $444
Beacon City School District $520
Hudson Valley PKD Foundaon $224
The Rockland County Challengers $1,408
Support Connecon $2,138Town of Wappingers Lile League $539
Westchester Putnam Council Boy Scouts $480
Cortlandt American Lile League $936
Blessed Kateri Church $605
Miscellaneous $3,061Total In Stadium Fundraising $12,613
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Monetary DonaonsJuvenile Diabetes Research $ 1,400
Cortlandt Athlec Associaon $80
Chelsea Fire Company $100
American Red Cross $4,000
New York State Troopers Benet Fund $350
The Susie Reizod Foundaon $3,000
Eric B. Huss Memorial Foundaon $745
Town of Fishkill PBA $300
The Chamber Foundaon $350
Beacon School District $450
Hudson Valley Boy Scout Council $1,500
Mount Gulian Historic Site $500Anderson Center for Ausm $245
ARC $200
Michael P. Murphy Charitable Organizaon $450
New York Penn League Charitable Foundaon $1,150
Fraternal Order of Police Driscoll Lodge $100
Down Syndrome Associaon of the Hudson Valley $50
New York State Troopers PBA $350
Saint Lukes Cornwall Hospital $3,000
Total Monetary Donaons $18,320
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $55,000
In Stadium Fundraising $12,613
Monetary Donaons $18,320
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $55,000
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $85,933
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Organizaonal Community OverviewThe Jamestown Jammers pledge to support the residents, business, and programs of the greater Jamestown
area, and Chautauqua and surrounding counes. The Jamestown Jammers will connue to support local and
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Community Programs and PromoonsJamestown Jammers Free Baseball Clinic:Area Children:
The Jamestown Jammers sta, players and coaches volunteer their me to host a free baseball clinic. Over 250area children, come to the ballpark for this annual event. The players and coaches help kids with baseball skills
to improve their talents in a friendly and personal environment.
Bark in the Park:Chautauqua County Humane Society:
Fans are able to bring their four legged friend to a jammers home game. The club sells dog admission for a
donaon. All donaons benet the Chautauqua County Humane Society. The Jammers also hold contests and
hand out prizes to the dogs and owners.
Pennant Race (5 K Run/Walk):Chautauqua Striders:
The Jammers hold a 5k run/walk to help benet an area youth mentoring program. The course is held at the
ballpark and the local community college campus. An award ceremony is later on that night during a Jammers
home game.
Lucy-Desi Night at the Ballpark:Lucy-Desi Museum:
The Jammers held a jersey night to honor Jamestowns most famous celebrity...Lucile Ball. The jerseys were
then auconed o aer the game and at several local area events. Over $5,000 was raised to benet the
Lucy-Desi Museum.
Winter Hot Stove Banquet:The Resource Center:
The Jammers teamed up with the Resource Center (an organizaon that cares for mentally & physically
challenged people. The event had a full sit down dinner, guest speakers David Berg (Jammers Manager) and
John Raynor (Marlins prospect and former Jammer) and a silent and live aucon. The aucon had many local
and sport related items. The Jammers where able to raise $2,300 for The Resource Center.
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Individual Community InvolvementMa DrayerGeneral ManagerChautauqua County Chamber of Commerce MemberJamestown Rotary MemberWarren County Chamber of Commerce MemberChautauqua Striders Youth Mentor
John PogorzelskiSales & Operaons ManagerChautauqua Striders Youth Mentor
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Total Contribuons for 2010
In Stadium FundraisingLucy-Desi Museum $5,000
Chautauqua County Humane Society $50
Total In Stadium Fundraising $5,050
Monetary DonaonsThe Resource Center $2,300
Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame $250
Chautauqua Striders $250
Total Monetary Donaons $2,800
Merchandise Donaons $3,500
Ticket Donaons $5,500
In Stadium Fundraising $5,050
Monetary Donaons $2,800
Merchandise Donaons $3,500
Ticket Donaons $5,500
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $16,850
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Organizaonal Community OverviewOenmes, the Lowell Spinners choose to be involved in acvies as silent partners. It is important for us tosupport various causes in the area while keeping a modest prole. There are, however, a few causes withwhich we promote our involvement. On a personal level, our front oce members volunteer me in causesincluding the Lowell General Hospital Cancer Walk, Special Olympics, the Boys and Girls Club, March of Dimesand Cysc Fibrosis/Cerebral Palsy Research. Also, the Spinners have made substanal inroads raising funds forthe Joann Weber Charitable Fund, founded in 2007 by Spinners owner Drew Weber in memory of his wife aera courageous three-year bale with pancreac cancer.
Historically the organizaon has had a number of dierent charitable partnerships, beginning in 1998 with theGreater Lowell Chamber of Commerce and their annual scholarship awards. Thousands of dollars are given awayand the winners were announced at a special pre-game ceremony at LeLacheur Park.
In 1999 the concept of Spinners Charies was born, becoming a vital mechanism for the organizaon toquietly donate funds to worthy causes in our community while keeping a low prole. When you aend a Spinnersgame, youll hear birthday announcements and special welcomes. For each fan-requested announcement, $10is donated towards Spinners Charies, money which goes directly back into the Merrimack Valley community.
Beginning in 2002, the Spinners began to focus their eorts on one specic charity each summer, with a goalof raising both public awareness and funding. Aer an extensive interview process, we narrow our choices tocauses we felt we would be able to develop the strongest partnership with and make the most local impact. Overthe next ve years the organizaon partnered with Kids in Disability Sports, the Cysnosis Research Network,the Crohns and Colis Foundaon of America, Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm and the Winter WarmthProject.
This process culminated in 2007, when the Spinners selected the Lustgarten Foundaon for Pancreac CancerResearch, to honor Joann, who was by most accounts the heart and soul of the team. The team raised over
$29,000. Since the 2008 season the Spinners have changed their approach, partnering directly with the a causenear and dear to the hearts of the enre Spinners family: the Joann Weber Charitable Fund. Throughout theseason the organizaon raises funds through a series of 50/50 raes, jersey aucons and a rae for a CaribbeanCruise before our annual Alumni Dinner to cap o the years fundraising.
In 2010, the Spinners fans again proved why they are the best in baseball, stepping to the plate throughoutthe season for the Joann Weber Charitable Fund, Lowell Spinners Charies and other assorted charity avenuesdespite a sluggish economy. The season concluded with the Spinners annual Alumni Dinner, where ClayBuchholz, a 2005 Lowell Spinner, returned to Lowell to accept the Dick Berardino Meritorious Alumni Award inan event, which generated over $23,000 in revenue!
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Community Programs and PromoonsLowell Spinners Internship Program:College Students:
The Spinners hire students from high school and college who are looking to begin a career in sports for in-seasonand o-season internships. Since 2008 the Spinners internship program has been expanded to include more
than 20 dierent opportunies each summer, with a chance for full-me employment in the industry following
the compleon of the program.
Lowell Spinners High School World Series / Holiday Basketball Tournament:High School Students:
Developed in 2005, the Spinners World Series is a high school tournament between four area schools in
which a player from each team wins a college scholarship. The winning team claims the Spinners Canaligator
trophy for the year. In 2008, the tournament added a winter component, as the Spinners Canaligator trophy was
awarded to the winning team in the Greater Lowell Holiday Basketball Tournament the Spinners sponsored. Each
connued through the 2010 season.
Alumni Awards Dinner:Joann Weber Charitable Fund:Held annually each winter since 2002, the Spinners Alumni Awards Dinner is our largest and most successful
fundraising opportunity of the year. With the assistance of Spinners alumni and the great Spinners fans, this
years dinner raised over $23,000.
Baseball Buddies:Local Youth Groups:
At each home game, the Spinners invite local youth groups, from Lile League teams to Cub Scouts and Girl
Scouts, into the dugout before the game and onto the eld with the players during player introducons and the
singing of the naonal anthem.
Aucons for a Cause:Lowell Spinners Charies:
At each 2010 Spinners home game, the organizaon set up a silent aucon of Boston sports memorabilia.
Through consignment, the charity would make 80% of the prot on each item. Addionally we were able to use
this as avenue to sell game-used pants with holes, broken bats and signed giveaway items, baseballs, ect. from
our players with minimal or no cost. The event raised over $5,500 in just about 20 dates in 2010.
Home Run Ball Drop Fundraiser:Lowell Spinners Charies / Merrimack Valley Area Charies:
A promoon that not only raised money for Lowell Spinners charies, but allowed charies a fundraising
opon of their own while providing a great in-game promoon for our second to last game of the year. The
Home Run Fundraiser was a partnership with over 25 dierent charies in the Merrimack Valley selling ball
numbers to their supporters and at 2010 Spinners home games. For each ball sold, $5 went to Spinners Charies
and $5 went to the charity selling the balls. Over $10,000 was raised.
The fundraiser culminated with the dropping of thousands of so-toss white baseballs from the back of ahelicopter above targets in the ouield at the ballpark. Over $3,500 in cash prizes were awarded and a great
tradion was born.
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Cliord The Big Red Dogs EMILY ELIZABETH Childrens Reading Program:Merrimack Valley Children:
Everyone loves Norman Bridwells classic series Cliord the Big Red Dog, and the Lowell Spinners partnered
with the real life Emily Elizabeth to promote reading to area children. Held at area libraries and LeLacheur Park,
each reading provided children a chance to meet Emily, who would read some of her fathers stories to the
children before each child received their own autographed Cliord book, autographed by Emily. While waing
children had a chance to meet Cliord and interact with other young readers.
Spread the Love Tour: Merrimack Valley Community / Edith Nourse Veterans Hospital:
Developed in 2005, the Spinners Spread the Love Tour caravan includes local celebries, media personalies
and mascots, sent to local schools where they help kids make Valennes Day cards on Valennes Day. Then, the
celebries are brought to a local nursing home to distribute the Valennes, concluding at a local Veterans
Hospital.
In 2009 the Spinners added a holiday component, vising another school to collect holiday cards for the veterans
at the Bedford Veterans Hospital, combined with gi donaons from fans who in exchange received baseballs
autographed by a 2009 Lowell Spinners All-Star. The team took the caravan one step further in 2010, adding aRed Sox Opening Day event, vising yet another local elementary school where they join the students in making
Red Sox and Spinners pennants for the veterans.
Ballpark Wine Tasng:Merrimack Valley Convenon and Visitors Bureau:
The Spinners held a special fundraising event at LeLacheur park Thursday, February 18 to benet the Merrimack
Valley Convenon and Visitors Bureau, who have seen a 70 percent slash in their funding and 90 percent of their
sta cut in the previous months. The Spinners opened their gates on a cold February night allowing patrons an
all-access behind the scenes pass rarely given to the general public. Fans were granted access to the Spinners
front oces, clubhouse and locker room for a night of wine, food and beer tasng not soon to be forgoen.
Wine vendors organized by Tuo Bene of Lowell sampled their product in the clubhouse once called home by
everyone from Jonathan Papelbon to Kevin Youkilis, with jerseys hung in each stall. Beer samples were providedby Merrimack Valley Distributors, allowing fans to sample the newest products from Sam Adams, Ipswich Ale
and Longtrail Ale, with addional wine provided by Celebrity Wines, including pinots represented by Red Sox
stars including David Orz and Kevin Youkilis. The oce typically manned by Spinners manager Gary DiSarcina
was turned into a relaxaon hotspot as the ladies from Body Desnaons in Tewksbury oered complimentary
chair massages. In the Spinners conference room were the stars of the night: the 2004 and 2007 Boston Red
Sox World Series trophies, ripe for photographs. With ckets sold for $50 each and a silent aucon of sports
memorabilia, the event raised over $6,000 for the CVB in their me of need.
Massachuses High School Baseball State Championships:MIAA:
Every summer, the Spinners host the regional games and nals of the Massachuses State High School Baseball
Tournament. This provides local high school athletes a chance to play on the same eld as the Spinners,
celebrang their seasons on the Spinners home eld.
LeLacheur Park Stadium Tours:Various Groups:
The Spinners oer stadium tours throughout the summer to non-prot organizaons free of charge. Each tour
takes the group through the inner workings of the Spinners organizaon from the front oce, through the
clubhouse, down onto the eld and more before concluding with each child announcing their name over the
loud speaker at LeLacheur Park. Each child is provided a souvenir at the conclusion of each tour and this is
provided completely free of charge.
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Yankees Eliminaon Promoon: Various Lile Leagues:
Developed in 2006, the Yankees Eliminaon Promoon (Y.E.P.) gave local youth baseball teams free uniforms
(hats and jerseys) for changing their name from Yankees to Spinners teams. In addion about $15,000 in
donated uniforms and hats, the Yankees Eliminaon Promoon Spinners also gave each new Spinners team
(over 75 in all) the chance to play at LeLacheur Park before a Spinners game. The program remains acve today,
with connuous parcipaon through the 2010 season.
Individual Community InvolvementDrew WeberOwnerJoann Weber Charitable Fund FounderLowell General Hospital Board of DirectorsMerrimack Repertory Theatre Board of Directors
Ironstone Farm Board of DirectorsMarch of Dimes Steering Commiee
Tim BawmannPresident/General ManagerGreater Merrimack Valley Convenon & Visitors Bureau Board of DirectorsNew York-Penn League Board of DirectorsBoys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell Board of DirectorsHabitat for Humanity Volunteer
Brian LindsayVice President/Assistant General ManagerSpecial Olympics Volunteer
Jon GoodeVice President; Corporate CommunicaonsC-Squared Mission FounderIronstone Farm Markeng CommieeSalvaon Army Bell RingerCysc Fibrosis Foundaon Volunteer/Fundraising Commiee
Dan BeaulieuVice President; FaciliesSalvaon Army Bell Ringer
Priscilla HarbourVice President; ControllerLowell General Hospital Volunteer
Jon HealyVice President; Group Tickeng
Pepperell Lile League Coach
Je CohenDirector of MerchandisingBrixsam Friends Montessori School Volunteer
Gareth MarkeyDirector of Facilies ManagementGareth Markey Foundaon Donor
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Jusn WilliamsDirector of Ticket OperaonsChelmsford Lile League Coach
Jon BoswellDirector of Media RelaonsMarch of Dimes-Merrimack Valley Board of DirectorsHabitat for Humanity VolunteerMarch of Dimes Signature Chefs Aucon Commiee
Je PaolinoHead GroundskeeperSaint Alo Society MemberSalvaon Army Bell Ringer
Total Contribuons for 2010In Stadium Fundraising
Lowell Spinners Alumni Dinner to benet Joann Weber Charitable Fund $23,110
Joann Weber Charitable Foundaon $9,680
Lowell Spinners Charies $2,755
Total In Stadium Fundraising $35,545Monetary Donaons
Salvaon Army $200
The United Way $240
The ALS Associaon $100
Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farms $2,890
LGH Team Walk for Cancer Care $3,000UMass Lowell Baseball $500
Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell $815
Lowell Parks & Conservaon Trust $75
Middlesex Community College $200
Lowell Sun Charies $1,150
Lowell Associaon for the Blind $50
American Express Blue $200
Mobile Pantry $50
GLCF Make a Splash $250
Greater Merrimack Valley Convenon & Visitors Bureau $475
Community Teamwork $500
UTEC Youth Voices $100Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell $1,000
SMC Foundaon $1,000
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $250
IAABO $1,000
Good Sports $100
Lowell Fesval Foundaon $450
PawSox Charitable Foundaon $100
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Monetary Donaons (cont.)UML String Project $100
Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union Charies $450Greater Merrimack Valley Convenon & Visitors Bureau Winterfest Flurry $2,500
Suit Ability $100
Merrimack Valley Venture Forum $250
Spinners High School World Series Scholarships $2,000
SMC $500
Lowell Summer Music Series $1,000
Lowell General Hospital $1,300
Merrimack College Charitable Foundaon $3,000
City of Lights Parade Fund $500
Ancient Order of the Hibernians $250
Lowell Fesval Foundaon $300
MVFCU $275
UMass Lowell Commencement $1,000
Friends of Nashua High Athlecs $200
House of Hope $100
Temple Emanuel of Merrimack Valley $75
VNA of Greater Lowell $150
LGH Auxiliary $200
Young Professionals of Greater Lowell $250
March of Dimes $1,500
WWWF $250
Total Monetary Distribuons $31,145
Various Gi Donaons $3,941
In Stadium Fundraising $35,545
Monetary Donaons $31,145
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $3,941
Overall Contribuons for 2010: $70,631
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Organizaonal Community OverviewThe Mahoning Valley Scrappers are one of the most visible and acve organizaons in the area. The
Scrappers parcipate in the community many dierent ways including but not limited to; cket fundraising with
non-prot groups, the all new Scrappys Scholars Reading Club developed for elementary schools and promong the
importance of literacy, community days at the ballpark highlighng dierent communies in the area,
mascot appearances throughout the year, as well as raising awareness on health concerns facing area residents.
Partnering with charitable and community organizaons helps us strengthen our relaonships in the Mahoning
Valley and also connue to present our team posively.
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Community Programs and PromoonsScrappy Mascot Appearances:Various Organizaons:
The Scrappers are very acve in the community, bringing Scrappy the mascot out to over 120 appearances,including but not limited to fairs, fesvals, schools, libraries, sponsor locaons, parades, etc.
Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley Night:Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley:
Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley had a cket fundraiser night ata Scrappers game and kicked o their change bandit collecon campaign atthe game. In addion, the Scrappers collected memorabilia from teams andsponsors and it was auconed o at the game. The event raised over $1,300 forAkron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley.
Big Reach Center of Hope Adopt A Child Clothing Drive:Big Reach Center of Hope:
The Scrappers Front Oce Sta each adopted a child for the Big Reach Center of Hope Clothing Drive. Stamembers had to purchase basic clothing items, socks, shoes for each of the children adopted. The children weregiven the items as a part of a Back to School program.
Donaons and Promoonal Merchandise:Numerous Organizaons:The Scrappers donate family four packs of ckets and promoonal merchandise to hundreds of nonprotorganizaons within the community every season.
Game of Hope:Hope Foundaon of Mahoning Valley:The Scrappers held the Game of Hope prior to a Scrappers game.Local policians and business leaders played a soball game atEastwood Field and the game was used as a fundraiser for the Hope
Foundaon of Mahoning Valley
Junior Achievement J.A. In a Day:Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley:
Scrappers front oce sta members parcipated in JuniorAchievements J.A. for a Day Program at a local elementary school. Each Scrappers sta member had a secondgrade class to teach ve dierent lessons about business and government.
Team Card Set Giveaway Featuring Luke Holko:The Scrappers had Team Card Set Giveaway Featuring Luke Holko at a Scrappersgame this summer. Luke is the lile boy that is remarkably recovering from beingstruck with a foul ball in a 2009 Scrappers game. The day was all about Luke and hegot to be a Scrapper for a Day with his own Scrappers uniform and he got his own
baseball card as a part of the Scrappers team set. He also threw out a rst pitch, hungout in the Scrappers locker room with the players, ran the bases aer the game andgot autographs from the Scrappers players. The day included cket fundraising for Lukeand also a poron of each Team Card Set sold went to Luke. The program raised over$3,000 for Luke. It was such an inspiraonal day for everyone.
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Recycling Can Drive:Novelis:
As a part of the Novelis Recycling Night, the Scrappers held an aluminum can recycling drive
at a game. Any fan that brought a bag of cans to be recycled received a cket voucher to an
upcoming Scrappers game and was also entered to win a new Trek Bike.
Scrappys MVP Club:
Scrappys MVP Club is a program for local schools and is used as an incenve for students for
academics, behavior, aendance, etc. Students are given cards that are valid for a free cket
to select Scrappers games.
Military Wednesdays:
The Scrappers held Military Wednesdays during every Wednesday home game throughout the season. Anyone
with a Military Idencaon Card got two free ckets to the game. The Scrappers featured dierent branches of
the Military during each game. The Military groups parcipated with Color Guards, First Pitches, Informaonal
Tables in the concourse, etc.
Pre-Game Youth Clinic:
The Scrappers held a pre-game youth clinic led by team Manager Travis
Fryman. Team players also instructed the kids ages 7-12. The clinic focused on
hing, running, elding and pitching. Aerwards, the kids got a hat, picnic
and cket to the Scrappers game.
Faith Nights with Second Harvest Food Bank:Second Harvest Food Bank:
The Scrappers had three games designated as Faith Nights. One dollar for each cket sold with the Faith Night
program was given to Second Harvest Food Bank. Second Harvest Food Bank also held a canned food drive
at one of the nights. Any fan bringing four or more cans of food received a cket voucher for an upcoming
Scrappers game.
Scrappers Backers:
These individuals serve as a booster club for the Scrappers players as well as their
fans. Every year they raise $4,000 in scholarship money to be distributed locally
to 4 local high schools. The money is raised as a result of their nightly 50/50
raes at every home game. The men and women in this charitable organizaon
not only give back to area high schools with scholarships, but aid in many areas
that aect not only the players, but the fans and front oce sta.
ALS Walk:The ALS Associaon:
The Scrappers held its rst ALS Walk at Eastwood Field in October of 2010. The event took place in the concourse
and on the warning track.
Trick or Treat Halloween Event:Local Families:The Scrappers hosted its twelh annual Trick or Treat at Eastwood Field. Trickor Treat at Eastwood Field is a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween forchildren age 12 and under. Local businesses parcipated by passing out candy tochildren dressed in costumes as they walked around the concourse and stadium. Thestadium was lled with Halloween decoraons, music and games for the kids.
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Ticket Fundraiser Program:
The cket fundraising program is available for nonprot organizaons. Groups can sell undated cket vouchers
at a discounted rate and the group splits the amount 50/50.
Big Buddy Program:Tickets for Kids:
This charitable program gave many disadvantaged youths the opportunity to aend a sporng event. Area
businesses and organizaons sponsored the program by purchasing ckets for youths to aend a Scrappers
game. The ckets were donated to Tickets for Kids and distributed to the areas youth. Some of the recipients
experienced their rst professional sporng event thanks to the generosity of area supporters contribung to
the Big Buddy program.
Toys For Tots Drive - Christmas in July:Toys For Tots:
The Scrappers held Christmas in July at a game this summer and included a Toys For Tots toy drive at the game.
Any fan bringing a new toy to the game received a free cket to a future Scrappers game.
5K Race and Breast Cancer Awareness Night: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio:
The Scrappers hosted a 5K Race beneng the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Northeast Ohio Aliate for the second season. The race took place in the
morning followed by Breast Cancer Awareness Night at a Scrappers game at
Eastwood Field. The Scrappers partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Northeast Ohio Aliate to help raise awareness and much needed funds for
breast cancer. The race helped to raise nearly $500 for the Komen Foundaon.
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Individual Community InvolvementDave SmithGeneral ManagerYoungstown Area Goodwill Board of DirectorsYoungstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of DirectorsRotary Club of Warren MemberTrumbull 100 Member
Jordan TaylorAssistant General ManagerKiwanis Club of Niles PresidentKiwanis Club Ohio Lieutenant GovernorTrumbull 100 MemberJunior Achievement Volunteer
Mark LibsDirector of Group SalesJunior Achievement Volunteer
Kiwanis Club of Warren Member
Heather SahliDirector of EntertainmentJunior Achievement Volunteer
Ma ThompsonDirector of Corporate SalesJunior Achievement Volunteer
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Total Contribuons for 2010
In Stadium FundraisingScrappers Backers 50/50 $15,812
Total In Stadium Fundraising $15,812Monetary Donaons
Various Ticket Fundraisers $5,356
Kids In Educaon $3,500
Lucas Holko $3,032
Akron Childrens Hospital $1,300
College Fair Scholarship $1,000
Big Reach Center of Hope $525
Susan G. Komen For the Cure Northeast Ohio $478
Second Harvest Food Bank $448
Delphi Rerees $434NYPL Foundaon (broken bats) $325
American Heart Associaon $324
Easter Seals $288
College Fair $250
POKE (Parents of Allergic Kids) $246
Living Lord Lutheran Church in memory of Gus Maern (STH) $231
DSRS $195
Community Center for the Deaf $194
Howland Professional Fireghters $175
Lions Club $160
Niles Community Center $110
Steve Bland Memorial Golf Tournament $50Niles Kiwanis $32
St. Rose $26
Regional Chamber Economic Development $25
Alzheimers Associaon $12
Total Monetary Donaons $18,716
Ticket and Merchandise Donaons $15,445
In Stadium Fundraising $15,812
Monetary Donaons $18,716
Merchandise and Ticket Donaons $15,445Overall Contribuons for 2010: $49,973
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Organizaonal Community OverviewDuring the teams 5th season, the State College Spikes connued to increase community outreach
throughout Central Pennsylvania and with naonal organizaons. The State College Spikes strive to establish
programs that benet all members of the community regardless of age or socioeconomic status. During the 2010
season the Spikes increased parcipaon in its school programs, parcipated in a sta-wide volunteer project, gave
hundreds of mascot appearances, and raised thousands of dollars for charies through events and donaons.
Some highlighted community events from the State College Spikes during 2010 were, the Pirates
Community Commitment Program, a sta-wide volunteer program, and the Spikes 5th annual Paint the Park Pink.
Since its beginning in 2008, the Pirates Community Commitment program has given hundreds of players in the
Pirates organizaon the opportunity to give back. Each player is required to complete ve hours of community
service. The players gave back with hospital visits, team meet and greets, charity work and much more. The State
College Spikes front oce felt that it was benecial for them to do their part in giving back to the community.
Each member of the Spikes sta volunteered their me by helping out at the local food shelter. The program
helped thousands of families in need during the holiday season. Paint the Park Pink has become a stapleevent for the State College Spikes. The enre night is dedicated to promong breast cancer awareness. A pink
o-the-back jersey aucon was held during the game, raising a record-breaking $6,000 for breast cancer
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Community Programs and PromoonsFood Drive: State College Food Bank:
In eort to help spread some holiday cheer, the enre Spikes frontoce donated their me by helping out at the local food bank. Whilevolunteering, the Spikes sta packaged food, presents and toys for familiesin need.
Alzheimers Associaon Benet Walk:Alzheimers Associaon:The Alzheimers Associaon held their annual benet walk at Medlar Fieldat Lubrano Park in 2010.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters:The State College Spikes teamed up with Central Pennsylvanias Big Brothers, Big Sisters for an amazingexperience for not only the parcipants, but the players. Together the kids and Spikes players played games andacvies.
Bike Night Poker Run: Cancer Survivors Associaon:On the day of the State College Spikes Bike Night there was a charity Bike ride where a poron of the proceedsbeneted the Cancer Survivors Associaon.
American Heart Associaon Benet Walk:American Heart Associaon:American Heart Associaon held their annual benet walk at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in 2010.
Bale of the Ball Parks:American Red Cross:The State College Spikes and the Altoona Curve teamed up with their local Red Cross chapters in the annualBale of the Ball Parks blood drive. Together the teams collected several hundred units of blood.
Arthris Foundaon Benet Walk:Arthris Foundaon:
The Arthris Foundaon held their annual walk at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in 2010.
Big Brothers Big Sisters:The State College Spikes teamed up with Central Pennsylvanias Big Brothers, Big Sisters for an amazingexperience for not only the parcipants, but the players. Together the kids and Spikes players played games andacvies.
Essay Contest:State College Spikes:The Spikes third annual K-8th grade essay contest showed connued parcipaon. Hundreds of students submied essays and the winners were published in the localnewspaper. The grand-prize winner won free Spikes ckets for every student in their grade.
Childrens Miracle Network:
During the 2010 season, the Spikes collected donaons for announcing birthdays and anniversaries made on thescoreboard and PA announcements during games. All proceeds beneted the Childrens Miracle Network.
Coaches vs. Cancer:Coaches vs. Cancer is one of the American Cancer Societys largest charity programs. During SpikesFest 2010, asilent aucon featuring sports memorabilia raised thousands of dollars towards cancer research.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundaon:The Juvenile Diabetes Foundaon held their annual benet run at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in 2010.
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