The Brains and Brawn Foundation Presents John Urschels 1st Annual

Sponsored by The Mathnasium

Math Bowl

WHERE & WHEN

Mathnasium Roland Park - 600 Wyndhurst Ave Baltimore, Maryland 21210 Saturday, December 13, 2014 12 noon 2:00 pm Competitor Check-In: 11 a.m. REGISTRATION

+ Teams of 5 mathletes + Divisions: - Elementary (5th-6th grades) - Middle school (7th-8th grades) - High School (9th-12th grades) + Each team member must fill out a separate registration form at www.brainsanbrawn.com/mathbowl. + Registration amount is $10 per member ($50 per team) + An email confirmation will be sent to each team member. Please print the confirmation for event check-in.

ATTENDEES

The Math Bowl is open to anyone for a suggested donation at the door (Recommended $2). All door entry donations will go to the scholarship fund at the Brains and Brawn Foundation.

GOALS

+ Introduce and promote the Brains and Brawn Foundations partnership with the Mathnasium Roland Park. + Inspire Marylands youth to enjoy learning and math in a fun yet competitive environment. + Build John Urschels exposure as a positive role model in the Baltimore and Maryland communities.

HISTORY

2014 is the first year the Brains and Brawn Foundation have partnered together for the Math Bowl. Johns foundation was created once he arrived as a member of the Baltimore Ravens organization and he saw a need for great education initiatives in the community.

SPONSORS

Brains and Brawn Foundation, Baltimore Ravens, Mathnasium, Maryland State Department of Education

PRIZES Elementary division: 1st place: Signed John Urschel photograph and $2,000 scholarship Middle school division: 1st place: Signed John Urschel football and $2,000 scholarship High School division: 1st place: Signed John Urschel jersey and $2,000 scholarship MEDIA Jim Trexler and Jack Blaney will be available at 11:45 before the Math Bowl begins. John Urschel will be available to the media at 2:15pm at the conclusion of the Math Bowl.

FACTS

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Jack BlaneyExecutive DirectorBrains and Brawn Foundation Jack Blaney is the executive director for the Brains and Brawn Foundation. Jack has served as the executive director of the organization since its inception in 2011. Prior to his employment at the foundation, Jack worked in the University of Miamis Athletic Department. His focus was athletic fundraising through identification, development and solicitation of key supporters. In addition, he spent three years in the entertainment industry working for ICM Partners, a talent management organization. Jack also holds a bachelors degree from University of Miami and a masters degree from Georgetown University.

After meeting John Urschel while he was attending Penn State, Jack and John decided to form the Brains and Brawn Foundation in 2011. Jack understood that creating educational opportunities for young adults is paramount to their development. Johns passion for athletics and mathematics inspired Jack to help establish this foundation and promote the importance of education and physical health. Since its inception, the organization has strived to meet these goals and demonstrate the study hard, play hard mentality that John encompasses.

Contact

John Blaney Brains and Brawn Foundation 500 Green St., Baltimore, MD 21210 Johnblaney@brainsandbrawn.com443 874-3443

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Jim TrexlerCenter Director and OwnerMathnasium Roland Park Math Tutoring Center Jim Trexler is a certified Mathnasium center director and is currently the owner of Mathnasium Roland Park Tutoring Center. Prior to his experience at Mathnasium, Jim began his career as a college lacrosse coach and statistics professor. He also worked in healthcare management and informatics, followed by over 15 years as an independent consultant. He also holds a bachelors degree from Springfield College and graduate degrees from Penn State and Yale. After learning about Mathnasium, Jim was inspired by their work and decided to purchase a franchise. Having a solid understanding of mathematics is essential for childrens growth and intellectual development. Jims goal is to enhance the math learning experience for children and improve their proficiency in this area. As an entity, Mathnasium strives to improve each individuals math skills and their overall understanding of mathematics.

ContactMathnasium Roland Park600 Wyndhurst Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210443 863-0531Rolandpark@mathnasium.comwww.mathnasium.com/rolandpark/team

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Ravens John Urschel to host first annual Math Bowl at Mathnasium FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 15, 2014

BALTIMORE-- Baltimore Ravens offensive guard John Urschel will host his first annual math bowl on Saturday, December 13th from 12-2 p.m. at the Mathnasium in Roland Park.

The event is aimed to provide fun way to get city youth engaged in math education and bring awareness to Urschels Brains and Brawn foundation.

I wanted to create a competitive way for kids to get excited about using the math skills that theyve learned in the classroom and to share my love of math, said Urschel.

The competition will consist of high school, middle school and elementary school divisions. There will be five rounds in which one team will be eliminated following each round should they not answer a given math problem correctly. Urschel and mathnasium staff will facilitate in assigning math problems each round and checking participating teams answers for correctness.

Each winning team from each division will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship and select autographed Ravens memorabilia.

This is the first year that the mathnasium has partnered with Urschel and his foundation.

We are excited to support Johns efforts in the community, said Jim Trexler, Mathnasium director and owner. We are more than willing to provide our educational resources to make this a successful event for this foundation and the community that we serve.

This event is open to the public. A donation to the Brains and Brawns Foundation is suggested for entry. Registration costs are $10 per member and $50 per team.

The Baltimore Ravens, Mathnasium and Maryland State Department of Education have signed on has participating sponsors of this years event.

For more information or to register for this event visit www.brainsandbrawn.com/mathbowl.

Jim Trexler and Jack Blaney, executive director of the Brains and Brawn foundation will have media availability at 11:45 a.m. prior to the events. Urschel will be available for media at 2:15 immediately following the event.

If interested in covering this event please contact Allyson Buckmeier via the contact information provided.

The Brains and Brawn foundation is dedicated to promoting math education through youth in the city of Baltimore through community initiatives and outreach.

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Contact Allyson Buckmeier Senior Vice President of Communications Brains and Brawn Foundation abuckmeier@brainsandbrawn.com

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To: Erica Green (erica.green@baltsun.com) Baltimore City Education Reporter/Blogger Baltimore Sun Dear Erica, As a follower and supporter of the Baltimore Suns InsideEd Blog and Education section, I would like to personally extend an invitation on behalf of Baltimore Raven John Urschels Brains and Brawn Foundation to attend an exciting new educational competition/event. On Saturday, December 13th from 12PM to 2PM our foundation will host our 1st annual Math Bowl for elementary, middle, and high school students. The event will be held at the Mathnasium of Roland Park, a Math tutoring and learning center and our Presenting Sponsor. Teams of 5 will compete in rounds of mathematic competition until a winner is determined. The years division winners will receive scholarships on behalf of the Brains and Brawn Foundation and the Mathnasium, and Ravens collectable memorabilia courtesy of John and the Ravens organization. This is an event produced by the Baltimore community for the Baltimore community. Baltimore Sun readers and Baltimore Ravens fans will enjoy reading and learning about this event produced by a player on the team they love that benefits the city they love. The Math Bowl will be a spectacular event to feature in your Education section and InsideEd blog. This event will also provide an amazing opportunity to talk with John about his efforts, promote a local education center, and interact with the entire reason behind this event, the Baltimore youth. Please feel free to visit (www.brainsandbrawn.com) for additional information on our foundation. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact me and I am happy to facilitate your needs to the best of my ability.

Best Regards,

Jade Parker-Warner Media Relations Manager Brains and Brawn Foundation jparkerwarner@brainsandbrawn.com 240 565-1047

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ON EVENT

The math bowl will take place at the Mathnasium in Roland Park at 600 Wyndhurst Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m on December 13, 2014. All team members should arrive early for check-in at 11:00 a.m.

HOW IT WORKS

Teams of five will be allowed to compete in the competition. Elementary to high school students are encouraged to form teams and enroll. Student will compete in divisions according to their level of education. There will be five rounds of competition where teams that answer incorrectly will be eliminated each round. Math problems will range from basic to intermediate and will be chosen by John. Each team will have two minutes to solve each problem correctly. The team that finishes first and identi-fies the correct answer will move to the next round. Judges will review each teams answers and determine who will move on to each round. All activities will be supervised by John and Mathnasium staff to ensure fairness during the event.

HOW TO JOIN

Groups can sign up for the event on www.brainsandbrawn.com/mathbowl. Each member of the group will receive a registration confirmation which they should bring to the event for check-in.

ON PURPOSE

The purpose of the event is to promote awareness of John Urschels Brains and Brawn foundation as well as math education in the Baltimore community. The event is designed to provide a fun and challenging way to reward students for their academic achievements in mathematics.

ON MATHNASIUM COLLABORATION

The Mathnasium is the presenting sponsor of the math bowl. The mathnasium has agreed to host the event as well as provide its tutors for event assistance.

ON MATHNASIUM MISSION

The mathnasium is dedicated to providing personalized tutoring sessions to students to enhance their math skills as well as promoting math education initiatives in the Baltimore community.

ON PARTICIPANTS

John and the foundation greatly appreciate all community members, staff and participants that supported the event. The hope is that the event has opened their minds to the importance of mathematics and the foundation.

KEY MESSAGING

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The Brains and Brawn Math Bowl is a dynamic 1-day math competition for elementary, middle, and high school students. As a product of the partnership between the Brains and Brawn Foundation and the Mathnasium of Roland Park, the Math bowl looks to cater to and benefit the youth of Baltimore. This event not only shows children and teenagers that education is important, but also that education is extremely beneficial in life. With prizes such as scholarships, Baltimore Ravens tickets, and Baltimore Ravens collectable memorabilia, the Math Bowl looks to show the youth that when you work hard, it will pay off. However, most importantly, the Brains and Brawn Math Bowl aims to highlight the crucial fact that education does not have to be a daunting or dreadful chore. The Math Bowl brings competition, enjoyment, and education together on one platform to make youth aware of the pleasure that learning and challenging yourself can provide. OUR REASON

Both the Brains and Brawn Foundation and the Mathnasium of Roland Park have dedicated their time and efforts to help positively enhance the education of Baltimores inner city youth, hence the creation of this event. In a time where graduation rates are dwindling, drop out rates are sky rocketing, and some kids go to school without a backpack or the books they need, the Brains and Brawn Math Bowl strives to combat these facts by providing an event that focuses on, and praises academic ability while also offering a source of funding for academic needs. OUR PROMISE

The Brains and Brawn Math Bowl commits to providing a safe and fun environment for the youth of Baltimore to come out compete, have fun, and be celebrated for exhibit and practice their academic capabilities. OUR PARTNERS

Our current partners solely include the Mathnasium of Roland Park. However, the donations and support of the Baltimore Ravens organization are greatly appreciated and are a driving force in this event. We value our partners and our contributors not only for their assistance in the execution of the Math Bowl, but also for what it represents in the larger picture. The Brains and Brawn Math Bowl is an event planned, produced, and for the people of Baltimore. This event represents a community working within itself to improve for the better, and hope that these efforts only grow in number over the years to come.

CORPORATE BACKGROUNDER

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