2013 CBR

Table of Contents
Total League Contributions

League Overview
Presidents Address
A berdeen IronBirds
A uburn Doubledays
Batavia Muckdogs
Brooklyn Cyclones
Connecticut T igers
Hudson Valley Renegades
Jamestown Jammers
Lowell Spinners
Mahoning Valley Scrappers
State College Spikes
Staten Island Yankees
Tri-City ValleyCats
Vermont Lake Monsters
Williamsport Crosscutters
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12
16
22
38
44
58
62
70
78
82
86
100
106
Total League Contributions

Aberdeen IronBirds
Auburn Doubledays
Batavia Muckdogs
Brooklyn Cyclones
Connecticut Tigers
Jamestown Jammers
Lowell Spinners
Mahoning V alley Scrappers
Tri-City ValleyCats
V ermont Lake Monsters
$35,300
$53,755
$13,550
$284,588
$207,333
$109,611
$9,650
$95,760
$105,491
$46,927
$75,000
$200,905
$90,757
$63,597
Total Contributions: $1,392,224

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League Overview

For nearly a decade, the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
has been focused on establishing strong communities outside of the ballparks. Since 2003, the NYPL Charitable
Foundation encourages clubs to support the surrounding communities through staff volunteering, fundraising and
awareness events, and dontations to various organizations. Both the time and money given to the community organizations is always well received.

In 2013, the NYPL Charitable Foundation donated about $1.4 million to non-profits, charities, education, and
community organizations. To help with the damage of Hurricane Sandy, the New York Penn League donated a total of
$15,000 for relief; $7,500 was donated through the Brooklyn Cyclones and $7,500 was donated through the Staten
Island Yankees. The NYPL Charitable Foundation has also awarded $10,000 in scholarships to High School Seniors that
have impacted their communities. The communities have responded to the efforts of the clubs by supporting their
home team and establishing building stronger relationships around the game of baseball.

The 2013 NYPL Annual awards recognize teams and individuals that show exceptional effort to create the
best baseball atmosphere for fans and communities. The Brooklyn Cyclones won the Vincent McNamara Outstanding
Club Award awarded to the club for extensive community and fan involvement. The Williamsport Crosscutters won
the Leo Pinckney Promotional Award given to the club for the best overall promotions and giveaways. Brooklyn
Cyclones General Manager, Steve Cohen, won the Hon. Robert F. Julian Community & Baseball Service Award for
his range of volunteer work around the Brooklyn area. Steve Cohen also won the Robert Stedler Executive of the
Year Award. Kristin Huss, Assistant General Manager of the Hudson Valley Renegades, won the JoAnn Weber Female
Executive/Staff Member of the Year Award. Eric Knighton, the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the
Connecticut Tigers, won the Sam Nader Male Executive/Staff Member of the Year Award.

The Tri-City ValleyCats won the 2013 League Championship, for their second title in four years. The ValleyCats
used their large crowds to raised over $200,000 in 2013. With the help of volunteers, staff, and partners, the ValleyCats have had their fourth year in a row of a special event 4 in 24, which consists of renovating 4 youth baseball
fields in 24 hours. The Cats also have a number of other programs in which they support children, such as thier
Sunday Summer Reading Program, Ks for Kids, and Kids Club Program.

More than 1,200 organizations benefited from the charitable work of all fourteen NYPL clubs in 2013. The
sum community donation of $1,392,224 is the second highest donation value (2011: $1,683,216) since the Foundations 2003 inception. The Charitable Foundations motto: The Power of Baseball and The Power of Caring, serves
as a reminder of how the game of baseball can make a difference to the fans, friends, and communities of each home
team.
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To Our Fans and Communities:
August 2013

The NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE wishes to share its 9th annual New York-Penn League Community Benefit Report with you, our fans and communities. This 2013 Community Benefit Report is produced by New York-Penn League
Charitable Foundation, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation & IRC 501(c)(3) charitable organization (the Foundation). The NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE organized the Foundation in 2003 to provide focus and support for its collective
and individual charitable and community efforts.

Since 2003, the NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUEs charitable programs and initiatives have grown steadily year after
year. In 2013, the League raised, donated and otherwise facilitated, about $1.4 million in support of those in need,
the Leagues annual Scholarship Program, hurricane relief and other charitable programming.

We are very proud of the accomplishments of the Foundation, the NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE, its Clubs, and
their ownership and staff. As President of the Foundation, I thank you, our fans and communities, for hosting our
14 Clubs and league office, and for your continued and generous support. We hope you enjoy this 2013 New YorkPenn League Community Benefit Report and you join us in assisting the poor, the young, and those with special needs
within our communities.
Most Sincerely,
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.,
Ben J. Hayes
President
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Aberdeen IronBirds
Ripken Stadium - Aberdeen, MD
MLB Affiliate: Baltimore Orioles
Years in the NYPL: 2002-Present
2013 Attendance: 189,879
Charitable Summary

Our unique ability to thrive in such a small market stems from our deep roots in Harford County.
Cal Ripken Jr. retired from baseball knowing that he wanted to give back to the game by bringing a
professional franchise to his hometown. So when we say that weve become a community neighbor,
we arent speaking philosophically. We were ingrained in our community long before the foundation
of Ripken Stadium was ever laid. In 2013, we elevated our support for charitable organizations in the
local community through the launch of our ROCS initiative (Ripken Outreach and Community Service),
which brought together members of our staff together to contribute our efforts toward a different
cause or organization each month. Our theme nights have always been a great way to boost awareness
for meaningful causes while raising funds for organizations like Boy Scouts of Maryland, the Harford
County Humane Society, and area elementary schools. We played with a purpose during the sold-out
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Lardarius Webb Celebrity Softball Game at Ripken Stadium, raising more than $53,000 for the Lardarius
Webb Foundation, which aids underprivileged children and their families. We swung for the fences and
raised money for homeless families in the area during the Home Runs for the Homeless event held by
Harford Family House. And we did our part in the fights against Multiple Sclerosis, Autism, Breast Cancer,
and neurological disorders. We are a franchise dedicated to providing a fantastic experience to every person who passes through our turnstiles. We are an ownership committed to giving back to the game of
baseball and to the community that surrounds us. We are a staff that calls our fans by their first-name and
treats everyone like family. Weve been here for more than a decade now, and with each passing year we
eagerly look for more opportunities to build meaningful relationships with the people that also call this
community home.
Community Programs & Promotions

Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge
Special Olympics Maryland
The IronBirds and Ripken Baseball staff helped raise money for the Special Olympics Maryland. The funds
raised help the thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities to experience the life-changing benefits of participating in the organizations year round training and competition programsall at
no cost to themselves or their families. The Plunge has participants pledge a $50 donation to take a quick
swim in the Chesapeake Bay in mid-January. Two of our staff members were brave enough to take the
plungein Speedos, no less!
Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Dinner at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Baltimore
R.O.C.S. volunteers prepared a meal for families staying at the Ronald

McDonald House of Baltimore. The Ronald McDonald House provides
breakfast and dinner to those with critically ill family members who are
being treated at Baltimore-area hospitals. Ten R.O.C.S. volunteers bought
groceries and prepared a delicious dinner for the families at the Ronald
McDonald House, as well as spent time talking to and getting to know
the families. In addition, many staff members who could not attend the
dinner donated money for the groceries. The Ripken Organization was
proud to help these families as they cope with very trying circumstances.
Challenger Division Baseball Game

Little League Challenger Division
The R.O.C.S. program had two great events in April. The first was the Little League Challenger Division
Baseball game benefiting the Maryland District 5 Challenger Division. This game provides baseball opportunities to those who are mentally and/or physically disabled. Fifteen members of the IronBirds staff buddied up with a player during the game. The buddies assist the Challenger players on the field, but whenever possible encourage the players to bat and make plays by their self.
Clean-Up Day
Aberdeen High School
IronBirds and Ripken Baseball staff members helped faculty and students at Aberdeen High School beautify the school grounds. The
R.O.C.S. volunteers performed tasks such as planting, mulching, pulling
weeds, trash pick-up and painting. This was a great way to give back to
the community that has given so much to the Ripken Organization and
the Aberdeen IronBirds!

Lardarius Webb Charity Softball Game
Lardarius Webb Foundation
On June 2nd 2013 the IronBirds opened Ripken Stadium for a celebrity charity softball game that featured
players from the Superbowl Champion Baltimore Ravens. In front of a sell-out crowd, the world champs
showed their lighter side, as well as why they should stick to football! The event raised over $53,000 for the
Lardarius Webb Foundation, helping to provide aid to underprivileged children and their families.
School Supply Drive

Edgewood Elementary
R.O.C.S. held a school supply drive benefiting Edgewood Elementary School, a local Title One school. Because Title One schools encompass large, low-income areas, they are not able to put the responsibility of
buying school supplies on the parents. Thus, buying school supplies often falls on the shoulders of the
teachers and the generous community. R.O.C.S. once again tied the school supply drive to the Cal Ripken
World Series, and through the generosity of both our fans and our staff, we were able to make a large donation of school supplies to Edgewood Elementary.
Anti-Bullying Pep Rally

Garrett Heights Elementary and Middle School
In the second April R.O.C.S. campaign, the IronBirds staff participated in a Pep Rally at Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School, a Title One School benefiting a large, low-income area. The volunteers put on a
play about bullying featuring Ferrous, the IronBirds mascot. The play demonstrated the harmful effects of
bullying, as well as taught the children how to best handle a bullying situation. After the pep rally, Ferrous
stayed around to get pictures with the school children wearing their new IronBirds baseball caps!
Adopt-a-Family
Harford Family House
For the second R.O.C.S. campaign in December, the IronBirds and Ripken Baseball partnered with the Harford Family House to sponsor a needy family in the Aberdeen area. Through the money donated by our
staff, we purchased gifts from a Wish List for a family of four. It was a wonderful way for our Ripken family
to help another family in need.
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Cystic Fibrosis Extreme Hike Program
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
This months R.O.C.S. event literally hit home with the Ripken Organization. One of our staff members took
on a special challenge for his 30th birthdayhe started a fundraiser to raise $30,000 to support research
for finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. This employee, who suffers from this very disease, hiked 20 miles on
the Tuscarora Trail in Maryland as part of his campaign. He is a true inspiration and we were proud to be a
part of his very special project, and to help raise money for a great cause!
Food and Toiletry Drive

Harford County Community Action Food Pantry
This month, R.O.C.S. teamed up with the Harford County Community Action Food Pantry for a food and toiletry drive. Ripken Baseball and IronBirds staff brought in non-perishable food items, toiletries and household items that were given to needy families in Harford County. Dozens of bags were collected during the
drive. This was a great opportunity for our staff to help brighten the holidays for those in need in our area.
Toy Drive
Empty Stocking Fund
To close out our 2013 R.O.C.S. campaign year, the Ripken Organization held two events in the month of December. The
first was a toy drive that benefited the Empty Stocking Fund
a program run by the local newspaper, The Aegis. Ripken Stadium served as a collection site for the Empty Stocking Fund,
and our staff donated over two dozen toys for needy kids in
local communities.
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IronBirds Staff Community Involvement

Stephanie Bonenberger,
Senior Account Representative
Lee Greely, Group Sales Manager
Aberdeen Chamber Member
Ian Clark, Ticket Operations

Greater Perryville Chamber
Member
Havre de Grace Rotary

Bel Air Rotary
Harford County Chamber
Good Cause Foundation
Member
Member
Member
Volunteer
Annual Fundraising & Contributions

In Stadium Fundraising
Baltimore Tool Bank

White Marsh Baseball
Perry Hall/White Marsh Travel Softball
Jarrettsville Baseball
ALS Foundation
Tabithas House
Prospect Mill Elementary
North Harford Baseball and Softball
Kingsville Baseball
Women of Worth
Hereford Baseball
Homestead Wakefield Elementary
Frannie Foundation
$5,000
$375
$967
$375
$2,000
$3,500
$484
$400
$200
$1,000
$450
$984
$500
In Stadium Fundraising (cont.)
Fallston Baseball
$2,025
Joppatowne Football
$600
Girl Scouts of Central and Southern MD. $4,000
Mustangs Fight Cancer
$80
Forest Lakes Elementary
$1,050
Monetary Donations
Pathfinders for Autism
$1,750
Ticket and Merchandise Donations $9,560

$23,990
Monetary Donations
$1,750
Overall Contributions for 2013: $35,300

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Auburn Doubledays
Falcon Park - Auburn, NY
MLB Affiliate: Washington Nationals
Charitable Summary

The Auburn Doubledays (Auburn Community Baseball Non-Profit, Inc.) was established in
1958. It has been our continuing mission to provide community entertainment for young and old
alike. Each person that enters Falcon Park will be treated to an experience second to none in Cayuga County. The Doubledays are the cornerstone of the community during the summer and try
our best to showcase Falcon Park to residents of Auburn and surrounding areas. Our primary goal
is to provide affordable, family entertainment that can be enjoyed by all community members. Last
season over 70,000 Cayuga County and surrounding area citizens passed through Falcon Park.
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Hillside Childrens Center Baseball Clinics
The Doubledays put on two clinics for residents of Hillside Childrens Center, a residence for children who have been
had to leave their families for a variety of reasons. The clinics rewarded children who exercised good behavior during their time at the center.
Doubledays Hot Stove Dinner for Majorpalooza
Our annual hot stove dinner event drew approximately 200 fans for an evening with the Washington Nationals and
Auburn Doubledays manager Gary Cathcart. Proceeds from the event benefited Majorpalooza, Inc., a non-profit
organization that raises money for area childrens charities.
Make-A-Wish Wednesday
Sugarman Law Firm
The Doubledays, Sugarman Law Firm, and Make-A-Wish hosted one wish kid at every Wednesday home game during the season. Each wish kid received tickets to the game, a behind the scenes tour of the ballpark that included a
visit to the clubhouse, and threw the games ceremonial first pitch.
Relay for Life
The Doubledays and the American Cancer Society held the 2013 Cayuga County Relay for Life at Falcon Park. Participants in the overnight event raised over $35,000 for the American Cancer Society. In addition to serving as a
fundraiser, the event was a way to honor cancer survivors, remember those who lost their battle with the disease,
and raise awareness.
Fire Truck Pull
The Doubledays and the Central Region Law Enforcement Torch Run hosted a Fire Truck Pull at Falcon Park to raise
money for Special Olympics.
Auburn YMCA Baseball Camp
The Auburn YMCA organized two baseball clinics during the summer at Falcon Park. The clinics offered participating children the opportunity to learn baseball skills from Doubledays players and coaches.
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Hometown Hero
Michaels & Smolak
One community volunteer was recognized at every Doubledays home game during the season. The volunteers
were selected by the United Way and received game tickets and concession vouchers compliments of Michaels
& Smolak, a local law firm.
Doubleday Staff Community Involvement

Adam Winslow
2012 General Manager
Merry Go Round Playhouse and Musical Theatre Festival

Majorpalooza
IGNITE Young Professionals Group
Run for Life
Relay for Life American Cancer Society
Auburn Rotary Club
Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
Auburn Hockey Club / Auburn High School Hockey
Ed Wagner
Treasurer of Board of Directors
Song Mountain Ski Patrol
Finger lakes Minor League Soccer
American Heart Association
Cayuga Council Water Authority
Merry Go Round Playhouse
Town of Owasco
Tony Franceschilli
Board of Directors
Merry Go Round Playhouse

YMCA
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Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer Member
Volunteer Member
Volunteer Coach
Ski Patrol
Coach
Certified CPR Instructor
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Councilman
Board of Directors
Board of Directors

Majorpalooza $17,500
Auburn Doubledays Booster Club
$6,000
Make A Wish Foundation of Cayuga County
$5,000
Hillside Family of Agencies
$3,000
Syracuse Mens Church Group
$1,500
Stop the Bull Anti-Bullying School Group
$800
Pop Warner Football
$750
Ed Randalls Bat for a Cure
$250
Monetary Donations
Doubledays Hot Stove Dinner

$1,000
Majorpalooza $1,000
Cayuga County Health Network Gala
$250
New York Penn League Charitable Foundation
$100
Leo Pinckney Scholarship Fund
$100
Monetary Donations
Ticket Donations
$34,800
$2,700
$16,505
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Batavia Muckdogs
Dwyer Stadium - Batavia, NY
MLB Affiliate: Miami Marlins
Years in the NYPL: 1939 - 1953,
1957 - 1959, 1961-Present
Charitable Summary

The Muckdogs have worked hard to increase
their community involvement over the past several
years. Through those efforts, they have been able to
establish many positive relationships within Batavia and the surrounding communities. Whether its
through partnerships with charitable organizations,
donations, or volunteering by the front office staff,
the Muckdogs can be found in and around the community all year round.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
Ed Randalls Bat for the Cure
Ed Randalls Bat for the Cure visited Dwyer Stadium on July 14th, 2013. The Muckdogs promoted the cause
through PA annoucements, signage in the ballpark and tabling in the concourse. The Muckdogs players
wore the Bat for the Cure wristbands during the game.
Stars of the Game

Little Leagues
At each home game, the Muckdogs invite both Little League and Softball teams into the dugout before
the game. Each player and coach was given complimentary tickets to the ballgame. The players are also
announced by name with our players during the starting line-up and stand with the Muckdogs during the
signing of the National Anthem.
Mascot/Player Apperances
Various Organizations
The Muckdogs players and mascot are available for non-profit organizations free of charge. In total, the players made over 20 appearances this
summer. They also visited a local pre-school for migrant families several
times throughout the summer. Our mascot, Homer, made over 75 appearances throughout the year.
Local Speaking Events
Area Schools & Colleges
General Manager, Travis Sick, visited over 20 area schools and colleges,
as well as the local library, to educate children about basebal, the team,
and the importance of education. He also took part in the local libraries
summer reading program by reading baseball related stories to children
in elementary grades several times throughout the summer.
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Christmas Kettle Drive
Salvation Army
The Muckdogs staff took part in the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive that helped raise funds for families in need during the Holidays.
Hit the Books Reading Program

Local School Children
The Muckdogs developed a reading program where children could earn free tickets to Muckdogs games
by reading books. As part of this program, the Muckdogs provided various schools and libraries across local counties with customized bookmarks. On the back of these bookmarks, children had a parent, guardian, teacher, or librarian initial each time they complete a book. When a child completed 10 books, they
redeemed their bookmark at the Dwyer Stadium box office for a free ticket. If a child read 20 books, they
were entered into a drawing to win autographed memorabilia, opportunities to throw out a first pitch at a
Muckdogs game and other great prizes.
United Way Day of Caring

United Way
The Muckdogs hosted the kick-off event at Dwyer Stadium for the United Ways Day of Caring in the Spring
of 2013.
Concession Donation Boxes

Habitat for Humanity
The Muckdogs set up collection boxes at the concession stands. In 2013, we helped collect over $300 for
Habitat for Humanity.
Free Outdoor Movie
Genesee County Youth Bureau
The Muckdogs, in partnership with the Genesee County Youth Bureau, offered a free evening movie at
Dwyer Stadium for the entire community. Approximately 250 local families took advantage of the event.
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50/50 Raffles
Catholic Charities of WNY
The Muckdogs partnered with the Catholic Charities of WNY and allowed them to hold a 50/50 raffle at 2
games during the 2013 season. In total, Catholic Charities of WNY was able to raise $500 for their organization.
Personal Care Items Collection
Community Action of Orleans & Genesee
The Muckdogs partnered with Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Counties to collect personal
care items for needy families in the area. At 2 games during the 2013 season, any fan who donated an item
would receive a free General Admission ticket. In total, the Muckdogs were able to help Community Action
to collect over 100 personal care items.
Care Package Collection

Mission S.T.A.R.S.
The Muckdogs partnered with a local school program called Mission S.T.A.R.S. (Students Taking Action
to Recognize Soliders) to collect care packages to be sent to military personnel in Afghanistan. The students were looking to send items that are hard to find in a combat zone. That includes games, personal
hygiene products, writing materials, reading materials, snacks
and canned foods.
Autographed Baseball Raffles

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Throughout the season, the Muckdogs raffled off baseballs

autographed by current and former MLB players, with all proceeds being donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. In
total, the Muckdogs were able to raise just over $1,500.
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Baseball Clinics
In partnership with the Hillside Family of Agencies, several free baseball clinics were organized in conjunction with Muckdogs players. The kids had a chance to hang out with the pros, while learning the fundamentals of baseball. After each clinic, the players signed autographs, had a questions and answer period,
and ate lunch with all participants and staff.
Walk MS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The Muckdogs and Dwyer Stadium served as the registration and start/finish spot for the Batavia MS Walk
in May of 2013. We also hosted their kick-off event before the MS Walk.
Concession Stand Fundraisers

Local Organizations
During the 2013 season, the Muckdogs allow local non-profits to work in the concession stand
at Dywer Stadium to earn a portion of their sales
from that night.
Big Hitters Club
Local Organizations
This charitable program gives many disadvantaged youth and families the chance to attend
a Muckdogs game. Area businesses and organizations take part in the program by purchasing
groups of tickets to be donated and distributed
to local organizations.
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Muckdogs Staff Community Involvement

Travis Sick, General Manager
Kiwanis Club of Batavia

Member
Genesee County Chamber
of Commerce
Tourism Committee
GCASA
Business/Media Committee
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer

Catholic Charities of WNY
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Batavia High School Cross Country
Monetary Donations
Qualifying Entry
Batavia Little League Baseball
Batavia Minor League Baseball
Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Monetary Donations
Ticket and Merchandise Donations
$500
$300
$500
$1,500
$500
$250
$250
$250
$3,300
$750
$9,500

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Brooklyn Cyclones
MCU Park - Brooklyn, NY
MLB Affiliate: New York Mets
Charitable Summary

The Brooklyn Cyclones are committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with
neighboring communities. This organization has developed several programs that benefit the people
in those communities, both large and small. With Coney Island on the brink of major changes, these
relationships are more important than ever. In 2013 The Cyclones received the Vincent McNamara Outstanding Club Award and have been nominated the John H. Johnson Presidents trophy and the John
Henry Moss Community Service Award. In addition the Cyclones were nominated at the 2013 MiLB promotional seminar for two golden bobbleheads with best theme night, Sandy Mitzvah, and best charity
promotion or event, Meaningful Mondays.
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Cyclones Head to the Movies
Local Brooklyn Youth Groups
Monday, April 15th is recognized as Jackie Robinson Day across the United States. To commemorate this special
occasion, the Brooklyn Cyclones in conjunction with Municipal Credit Union and Regal Cinemas took more than
200 students from local Brooklyn youth groups to enjoy a special screening of the new movie 42: The True Story
of an American Legend. In addition, those in attendance got to meet Mets Hall of Fame pitcher John Franco and
former professional baseball player Terry McFarlin, who were both born and raised in South Brooklyn. The pair of
formers pro ball players talked with the students, sharing their own personal stories of growing up in Brooklyn, finding their passions, and achieving their goals both on and off the baseball field.
School Supplies Drive

Rockaways Weekly Free Flea Market
On August 25th and 31st the Cyclones opened their doors to Rockaways Weekly Free Flea Market to set up a table
on the concourse and collect donations of school supplies to be given out to families effected by the storm. Cyclones fans stepped up and donated a plethora of items even going into the team store to purchase school related
items to be donated.
Hometown Heroes
Hurricane Sandy Volunteers
In conjunction with the Meaningful Monday campaign, the Cyclones

honored Hometown Heroes during each game of the 2013 regular
season. These individuals were recognized for their heroism in the face
of adversity as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Over 120 heroes were honored throughout the season with a first pitch pregame and in-game
ceremony.
Nassau County Night

Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund
The third night in the Cyclones Meaningful Monday series was Nassau County night on July 22nd. That night featured inspiring video clips from people rallying in towns such as Long Beach and Oceanside after hurricane Sandy,
multiple hometown heroes who went above and beyond to help their neighbors in the wake of the hurricane, and
money raised through individual ticket sales and in stadium fundraising went to Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund.
Over $1,500 were raised that night.
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Education Through Baseball Day
Local Area Schools
On May 17th the Brooklyn Cyclones hosted the first annual Education Through Baseball Day. 3,500 students were
on hand to learn lessons from prominent members of the sports discipline and take in a college baseball game to
apply what they had learned. Marc Ernay sports director for 1010Wins, Ron Schweiger Brooklyn Borough historian,
Wayne McDonald sports finance teacher at NYU and Daryl Hamilton former Mets major leaguer were all in attendance to teach kids about math, journalism, history, and the importance of fair play. Each student that came to the
day received a Diamond Dreams handbook filled with fun baseball/classroom related activities and a ticket to come
back to a Cyclones game during the 2013 season.
Secret Welcome Home

Jamieson Family
With Military Appreciation Night just around the corner the Brooklyn Cyclones set up a secret welcome home for
one soldier to surprise his wife and two children. With the help of the soldiers local Brooklyn family, Sgt. Shawn
Jamieson took part in our famous Hot Dog Race. Shawn strapped on the Relish costume while his unknowing wife,
picked from the crowd at random stood at the finish line. Shawn ran straight down the line into his wifes arms, of
course winning the race. After a little celebration Shawn took off the costume and was face to face with his wife and
children that he had seen only sparingly while doing three tours of duty, two in Afghanistan. The secret welcome
home received national coverage with the Jamieson family making appearances on Good Day New York and Good
Morning America.
NYPD vs FDNY Baseball Game

Hurricane Sandy Charities
While the Cyclones were on the road the Brooklyn Cyclones hosted
the 14th annual NYPD vs FDNY baseball game. All tickets for the game
were just $10 with a portion of the proceeds being donated to hurricane sandy relief charities.
Boy Scout Sleep Over Night

Boy Scouts
Local troops of Boy Scouts were given the opportunity after a regular
season game to sleep on the field. Scouts set up their tents and sleeping bags and watched movies on the video board. Each scout that
participated earned a special Boy Scout/Brooklyn Cyclone patch and
$1 for every ticket sold through the boy scouts went to benefit Friends
of Scouting.
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Rally for Landmark Status
Jackie Robinson House
The Brooklyn Cyclones joined Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, community members in East Flatbush to put
forth effort in getting New York City landmark status for 5224 Tilden Avenue, better known as the Jackie Robinson
House. Sandy the Seagull visited the house that Jackie Robinson called home during his time with the Brooklyn
Dodgers and Cyclones GM Steve Cohen was on hand to speak at the rally.
Staten Island Night

The Stephen Siller Foundation
The fifth night in the Cyclones Meaningful Monday series was Staten Island night on August 19th against the Staten
Island Yankees. That night featured inspiring video clips from people rallying in Staten Island after hurricane Sandy,
multiple hometown heroes who went above and beyond to help their neighbors in the wake of the hurricane, and
money raised through individual ticket sales and in stadium fundraising went to the Stephen Siller Foundation.
Over $3,000 were raised that night.
Ticket Donations
Various Schools and Non-Profits
The Cyclones work with various organizations by donating tickets to games. Nearly 13,000 tickets were donated in
2013 to groups in the area equaling nearly $85,000. These tickets were either used by the group members to attend
a game together, or used for fundraising purposes at organizational functions and raffles.
History of Baseball School Assembly Program

Local Area Schools
In 2013, the Cyclones were fortunate enough to go directly into local schools to teach students about the History
of Baseball and the borough of Brooklyn. Our very own on field personality King Henry personally visited over 180
assemblies in over 80 schools, giving a FREE assembly and magic show to over 56,000 students. Schools that took
on the Cyclones FUNdraiser program also used these assemblies as a tool to motivate students to continue their
efforts selling tickets and raising money for the school.
Diamond Dreams Tours

Local Schools
Cyclones Diamond Dreams, an educational tour, was designed for students to use baseball as a learning tool. The
educational stadium tour went into the locker rooms, onto the field, and behind the scenes to provide students with
invaluable lessons in mathematics, history, and geography. Each student that participated in our tours received
two free tickets to a future game and our Diamond Dreams Handbook filled with baseball/learning activities. This
past year the Brooklyn Cyclones were visited by approximately 3,500 kids from nearly 80 different schools.
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Ticket Distribution
Meaningful Monday Communities
As part of the Brooklyn Cyclones Meaningful Monday programs many Brooklyn based companies and 501cs purchased tickets to be distributed to people of communities effected by hurricane Sandy. Mercedes Benz of Brooklyn,
MLB RBI program, Stephen Siller Foundation, Skanska, and Breezy Point Disaster Relief Fund all purchased tickets
to be distributed. All in all over 11,000 tickets were donated to give people who were effected a night off to enjoy
themselves. Mascots Sandy, PeeWee, and King Henry went door to door in the effected communities for distribution.
Annual Generation Gap Soap Box Derby

Kaiser Park
On September 7th the Cyclones sponsored and took part in racing around Kaiser Park the annual Coney Island Generation Gap Soap Box Derby! Twenty teams of kids including drivers and pushers will compete for prizes in three
categories: Speed, Design and Camaraderie. The Cyclones sponsored the event and had a car in the race decked
out in Cyclones memorabilia. The Cyclones car came in 3rd place and won recognition for camaraderie and leadership.
Military Appreciation Night

Service men and women
The Cyclones turned to their fans to help make military appreciation night special for local service men and women.
Leading up to the night the cyclones asked fans to purchase 5 tickets at just $40 that
could be distributed to members of the military to come to that nights game free of
charge. In return the Cyclones matched every ticket sold through this initiative. At final
tally the team and fans together allowed for over 500 active and retired military to attend
the game for free. The night also featured a member of each branch of the military taking
part in a first pitch, the navys color guard, men and women honored in an in between inning hometown hero ceremony and servicemen signing both the National Anthem and
God Bless America.

Save a Suit Foundation
As part of Military Appreciation Day the Cyclones along with Save a Suit Foundation collected business attire (shirts, ties, slacks, suits, etc) for both men and women, to be given
to veterans looking to get into the work force after finishing their service. Cyclones fans
rallied around the cause and donated multiple bins of clothes.
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Mascot Appearances
Various Organizations and Non-Profits
Sandy the Seagull and PeeWee, our beloved mascots, have been seen all over Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan and
Queens. From walking against numerous diseases or in memory of some amazing people to visiting local hospitals
and schools Sandy and PeeWee are easily recognizable faces within the community.
Cyclones School FUNdraising Program

Local schools and nonprofits
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 organizations were able to purchase significantly discounted tickets to sell for a one-of-a-kind group outing at a Cyclones game. Depending on amount of tickets sold
schools were given money back from the Cyclones to help fund school programs. Students also had the ability to
earn individual prizes by reaching certain selling plateaus. Since the programs inception in 2006, 136 NYC public
schools and local organizations participated and raised a total of $145,236 for their organizations. This past year
alone the School FUNdraising program raised over $45,000 for over 47 different schools.
Gerritsen Beach/Sheepshead Bay Night

Gerritsen Cares
The second night in the Cyclones Meaningful Monday series was Gerritsen Beach/Sheepshead Bay night on July
8th. That night featured inspiring video clips from people rallying in Gerritsen Beach after hurricane Sandy, multiple hometown heroes who went above and beyond to help their neighbors in the wake of the hurricane, and
money raised through individual ticket sales and in stadium fundraising went to Gerritsen Cares. Over $2,500 were
raised that night.
Breezy Point Free Baseball Clinic

Breezy Point/Rockaway Little Leagues
On August 22nd Brooklyn Cyclones players, coaches and staff members visited a field in Breezy Point for a free instructional clinic offered to all little leagues in the area. Participants in the clinic received free tickets to attend our
final Meaningful Monday installment Breezy Point/Rockaway Night.
Kick for Coney

Alliance for Coney Island
On August 24th the Brooklyn Cyclones opened their doors to Brooklyn Kickball for a unique fundraising opportunity, the 1st Annual Charity Kickball Tournament, KICK FOR CONEY! 8 teams participated in a kickball tournament
on the main field of MCU Park where registration fees went to the Alliance for Coney Island. Nearly $3,000 were
raised through this event.
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Cyclones Gameday Auctions
Meaningful Monday Charities/STRIKE
Cyclones gameday auctions allowed fans to get their hands on unique pieces of Brooklyn baseball history while
raising money for great causes. A portion of the proceeds from these auctions were given to our S.T.R.I.K.E Foundation as well as the charities we are worked with for Super Storm Sandy Relief.
Girl Scout Night

Girl Scouts of America
Local troops of Girl Scouts were given the opportunity after a regular season game to
sleep on the field. Scouts set up their tents and sleeping bags and watched movies
on the video board. Each scout that participated earned a special Girl Scout/Brooklyn
Cyclone patch.
DSNY Appreciation Night

DSNY worker Danny Interlandi
The Cyclones have been celebrating the DSNY with DSNY Appreciation Night for several years. This year the DSNY went through a tragedy when Danny Interlandi, a sanitation truck worker, was severely injured while on the job. The Brooklyn Cyclones, MCU
and the DSNY Community Fund got together to help Danny in his recovery. Danny
was on hand that night to throw out a first pitch from his wheelchair and throughout
the night the Cyclones and MCU ran fundraisers that amounted to a $2,000 donation
to help Danny off set some of his medical bills.
STRIKE Program
Jerseys off the Backs
During several games this season the Brooklyn Cyclones raffled jerseys directly off the players backs. Money raised
was used in our STRIKE Program to help fund local little leagues and other worthy charitable organizations.
Autism Awareness Game

Autism Speaks
The Brooklyn Cyclones and Autism Speaks worked together for one Cyclones home game to help promote autism
awareness. Autistic children and their families purchased discounted tickets through Autism speaks and were given
a special section as well as a get away area where if need be they could take a break from the game for a few minutes. Autism Speaks had representatives throw out first pitches, special Autism Speaks t-shirt tosses in game, and
awareness commercials and slideshows were played on the video board throughout the game.
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FourthFest
Brooklyn Public Library and ConeyRecovers
The Brooklyn Cyclones and the Alliance for Coney Island teamed up to host an Independence Day celebration
and fireworks show on July 4 at MCU Park. Although the Brooklyn Cyclones were on the road in Aberdeen, MD the
ballpark was open to the public for FourthFest. Admission was free, however donations were accepted to benefit
the Brooklyn Public Library and ConeyRecovers, an initiative of local organizations working in partnership to assist
with the recovery of the Coney Island community. The event featured Beers of New York Beer Garden, a special
performance by the String Orchestra of Brooklyn, live music from oldies and Top 40 cover bands, and family activities including the Fastest Arm in Brooklyn Competition on the Brooklyn Cyclones speed pitch.
Take Your Base

American Cancer Society, T.E.A.L, Autism Speaks, CAMBA, the Hope Project,
Fostering Change for Children
In 2013, with its recent growth in popularity, the Brooklyn Cyclones teamed up with multiple local and national
charities for the 9th annual Take Your Base 5K Run/Walk against. Over to 1,000 people came out in support and
helped raise over $20,000 for groups such as but not limited to the American Cancer Society, Autism Speaks, the
Hope Project, etc. The event has raised nearly $200,000 in its nine-year history.
Brooklyn Baseball Charity Golf Outing

Meaningful Monday Charities
In 2013, the Brooklyn Cyclones teamed up with local charities that were at the forefront of hurricane Sandy relief
for the 7th annual Brooklyn Baseball Charity Golf Outing. This years event had over 80 participants and raised
$6,000 that went to help victims still recovering from super storm Sandy.
The Sandy Clause

Children Effected by Hurricane Sandy
A year after super storm Sandy ripped through the tri-state area some
families are yet to get back to life before the storm. So with the holiday
season approaching the Cyclones teamed up with Rockaway Free Flea
Market and the Sandy Clause to collect and distribute toys to deserving
children around Brooklyn and Rockaway. Cyclones fans were encouraged
to drop off toys at the stadium in exchange for a free ticket to our 2014,
Christmas in July promotion. On December 10th, the Cyclones opened
their doors to local families to take pictures with and sit on Santas
lap.
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Coney Recovers
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy the Alliance for Coney Island, including the Brooklyn Cyclones, launched ConeyRecovers.org, a multipronged relief and recovery effort to help Coney Island residents and businesses dealing with
the hurricanes devastating aftermath. The website was set up as the central information location for people who
live in the area to learn about where they can get assistance. Since its inception at the end of 2012, Coney Recovers
has donated and rallied for hundreds of thousands of dollars in relief efforts to Coney Island.
Trick or Treat with PeeWee

PS 254 and local trick or treaters
The children in Brooklyn missed out on any sense of a Halloween last year due to super storm Sandy. So this year
the Cyclones and beloved mascot PeeWee took to Facebook and asked their fans where they would be trick or
treating this year. After many entries and requests PeeWee and members of the front office staff visited PS 254 for
their end of day Halloween party and the Campanella family in Bensonhurst for some safe and fun trick or treating.
Rock & Wrap it Up

Local food shelters
The Cyclones and concession provider, Aramark, teamed up with Rock

& Wrap It Up to help fight hunger in the Brooklyn community. Following
home games, the Aramark staff arranges to have concession food that was
prepared but not served, recovered and delivered to local food shelters.
Within the past four seasons, the Cyclones donated nearly 5,000 lbs. of
food. (approximately 1,000 lbs of food in 2013)
Fort Hamilton Baseball Clinic

Fort Hamilton Army Base
Brooklyn Cyclones staff, along with Cyclones players, visited Fort Hamilton during an NYPL off day to run a baseball
clinic for all the children of the army base. Kids of all ages joined the Cyclones players on the field to learn baseball
from the pros at no cost to the children and their families.
Coney Island Night

ConeyRecovers.org
The first night in the Cyclones Meaningful Monday series was Coney Island night on July 1st. That night featured
inspiring video clips from people rallying in Coney Island after hurricane Sandy, multiple hometown heroes who
went above and beyond to help their neighbors in the wake of the hurricane, and money raised through individual
ticket sales and in stadium fundraising went to ConeyRecovers.org. Over $2,500 were raised that night.
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Field Of Dreams Program
Local Little League Players
Every little leaguer dreams of running onto a professional field one day -- and now they can! The Cyclones invited
groups of youth baseball, softball, and little league teams -- in uniform -- onto the field to stand side-by-side with
the pros for the National Anthem during home games.
Bark in the Park

Brooklyn Bark
Fans were able to bring their canine friends to a Cyclones home game. Pets and their owners were then given the
opportunity to take park in a parade around the warning track during a pregame ceremony. Parked outside was
an adoption truck where visitors to the park could meet four legged companions and take them home. Fans were
also asked to bring cans of dog or cat food that was donated to the Mayors Alliance for NYCs Animals a coalition
of more than 150 animal rescue groups and shelters working with Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) to end the
killing of healthy and treatable cats and dogs at AC&C shelters. Disney and TD Bank, with the Cyclones, purchased
and distributed over 700 tickets to dogs and their owners, animal shelters, and dog walkers who otherwise may not
have been afforded the chance to come out to a ball game.
Canned Food Drive

Brooklyn Eats Cares
Coupled with the holiday toy drive the Brooklyn Cyclones also turned to their fans for donations of canned food and
non perishable items to be donated to and distributed by Brooklyn Eats Cares. Anyone who brought in ten or more
dollars worth of food received a free box seat to a 2014 Brooklyn Cyclones home game.
Brooklyn Cyclones Internship Program

College/High School Students
The Cyclones hire students for season long internships from high school or college who are interested in perusing
a career in the sports industry. Interns are compensated and have the opportunity to accrue school credits where
applicable. In 2013 the Cyclones had an internship staff of 20 who got the chance to see first hand and participate
in the inner workings of a professional baseball team.
Meaningful Monday Jerseys

To kick off the yearlong celebration of recovery and rebirth, the Cyclones wore special alternate jerseys on Opening
Day, June 18th, that were raffled off throughout the season. These jerseys featured the names of neighborhoods
throughout New York City and Nassau County that were impacted by the storm.
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Diversity Day
Diversity/Unity
One week after vandals defaced the statue of Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese with hateful words and symbols,
which have since been removed, the Cyclones and Alliance for Coney Island will join together with community
leaders to host Diversity Day in Coney Island. Prior to the Brooklyn Cyclones taking on the Staten Island Yankees in a
doubleheader, the Cyclones, along with The Jackie Robinson Foundation, The Jackie Robinson Little League, Major
League Baseball and other local community leaders hosted a rededication ceremony for the Jackie Robinson and
Pee Wee Reese statue, which stands as a monument to these men of courage and conviction as engraved on the
base of the statue which was originally erected in November 2005. Cyclones General Manager Steve Cohen said
We are trying to turn the negative and disgusting actions of one person into a night of unity and understanding
for an entire community. Over 60 years ago Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese stood resolute in the face of bigotry
and hatred, and in a much smaller way we are trying to do the same thing.
Blood Drives
Red Cross
During the 2013 season the Brooklyn Cyclones and MCU Park hosted two blood drives. The American Red Cross set
up their blood donation trailers by the front gates where fans could stop in and donate.
Meaningful Monday
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and all the volunteering the Cyclones staff had been doing throughout the offseason the Cyclones Meaningful Monday program was born. On 7 different nights during the season the Cyclones
adopted an area of New York in an effort to raise necessary funds in bringing these communities back to normalcy.
The seven nights/communities included, Nassau County, Coney Island, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo, Gerritsen Beach, Breezy/Rockaway, and even Staten Island. On each of these nights the team wore special on field
jerseys featuring the names of effected communities on the back, $3 dollars from every individual ticket sold went
back to the community of the night, heroes from each community were honored in an on field ceremony, as well as
each charity receiving a concourse table and allowed to solicit donations. In total the Meaningful Monday program
raised $40,000 for families still struggling after super-storm Sandy.
Job Fair
Local Businesses
In this stressful economic environment the Brooklyn Cyclones opened their doors to businesses such as Luna Park,
the Brooklyn Aquarium, and Estella Development for job/career fairs.
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Halloween in July
Local Children
Kids in the tri-state area missed Halloween in 2012 due to hurricane Sandy. The Cyclones did not want their costumes to go waste and offered Halloween in July. Fans were encouraged to wear their costumes to the game, kids
could trick-or-treat at designated spots throughout the stadium, participate in a costume parade around the warning track pregame, and an in between inning bobbing for apples contest.
Breezy Point/Rockaway Night

The Graybeards and Breezy Point Disaster Relief Fund
The sixth night in the Cyclones Meaningful Monday series was breezy Point/
Rockaway night on August 26th. That night featured inspiring video clips from
people rallying in Breezy Point and the Rockaways after hurricane Sandy, multiple hometown heroes who went above and beyond to help their neighbors in
the wake of the hurricane, and money raised through individual ticket sales and
in stadium fundraising went to the Graybeards and Breezy Point Disaster Relief
Fund. Over $2,500 were raised that night.
NYPD Appreciation Night

NYPD
On July 29th the Brooklyn Cyclones held NYPD Appreciation night at MCU Park.
30 officers from 30 different precincts around the New York area were given tickets and honored on the field in a pre-game ceremony as well as awarded a first
pitch. Cyclones fans were also treated to a special visitor, NYPD Commissioner
Raymond Kelly.
Career Day
Local Schools
Brooklyn Cyclones employees visited many local schools to speak with children of all ages about the ins and outs of
the sports industry from their personal experiences.
ComeBack T-Shirts
In the spirit of the Meaningful Monday program the Cyclones designed and sold ComeBack T-Shirts online, in stadium, and at local events to raise funds for local charities still helping people with the after math of hurricane Sandy.
The back of the shirt featured all nearly 40 effected communities. The t-shirt promotion raised an additional $4,000
in support of the Meaningful Monday program.
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HealthFirst Kids Camp
Local Area Kids
Building off of last years free camp The Brooklyn Cyclones partnered with HealthFirst for the 2nd annual HealthFirst
Kids Camps. For one day children of local low income families were treated to a free camp with Cyclones players on
the field of MCU Park. Kids who participated took part in hitting, fielding, and pitching drills and received free promotional items from the Cyclones and HealthFirst. Due to the success of last years Emblem Health camp HealthFirst
and the Brooklyn Cyclones ran two different sessions in 2013.
V Foundations Show Your Spirit Campaign

Jimmy V Foundation
In March of 2013 with the NCAA tournament looming Cyclones staff took part
in the V Foundations Show Your Spirit Campaign. Staff members showed
their school pride by wearing college apparel to work and together raised
$500 for the Jimmy V foundation.
Red Hook Night

Red Hook Initiative and Friends of Firefighters
The fourth night in the Cyclones Meaningful Monday series was Red Hook
night on July 29th. That night featured inspiring video clips from people rallying in Red Hook after hurricane Sandy, multiple hometown heroes who
went above and beyond to help their neighbors in the wake of the hurricane, and money raised through individual
ticket sales and in stadium fundraising went to Red Hook Initiative and Friends of Firefighters. Over $4,000 were
raised that night.
Pietros Fight Night

Pietros Fight (Muscular Dystrophy)
Brooklyn and local Brooklyn charity Pietro;s Fight partnered up for Pietros Fight Night at MCU Park this past season. Pietros Fight members were given the opportunity to purchase significantly discounted tickets for a Cyclones
home game where they would have the opportunity for exposure to nearly 7,000 Brooklynites. Pietros Fight received multiple in game reads and video board plugs along with participating in our promotion the Dime Big Pitch
for a chance to win a $500 donation to the charity. They also received a concourse table where they handed out
materials on the charity, collected donations and spread the word about Muscular Dystrophy.
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Cyclones Staff Community Involvement

Guy Zoda (AKA King Henry)-Community Outreach & Promotions
Senior Member (community and hospital outreach)
Board of Directors/Chairman of the Childrens Holiday Party
Steve Cohen-General Manager

Lead Partner
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Greg Conway--Manager, Ticket Operations

Volunteer
Billy Harner-Director of Media Relations

Volunteer
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Volunteer
Coach
Josh Hernandez-Account Executive

Board of Directors
Sharon Lundy -Administrative Assistant

Member
Kevin Mahoney-Assistant General Manager

President
Board of Directors
Gary Perone-Director of New Business Development

Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Advisor
President
Board of Directors
Board Member
Member
President
Ricky Viola--Account Executive

Third Degree Knight
New York Clown Alley

Bensonhurst/Bay Ridge Kiwanis
Club of Brooklyn
High School Sports Management
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
You Gotta Believe
Steven Petillo Field Of Dreams Foundation

Coaches vs. Cancer
Scott Bart Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bill Harner Memorial Fund
Jimmy V. Foundation
St. Anslem Youth Activities
Sneakers for Success
Kiwanis International
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Knights of Columbus #1251
ACBL
Crohns and Colitis
MLB RBI
NYC Varsity League
N.Y. Professional Scouts Foundation
GNYSAA
Minor League Baseball Diversity Board
Greater N.Y. Sandlot Alliance
Knights of Columbus
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STRIKE Raffle
8 local charities (Take Your Base)
School FUNdraising Program
Coney Recovers (Meaningful Monday)
Gerritsen Cares (Meaningful Monday)
Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund (Meaningful Monday)
Red Hook Initiative (Meaningful Monday)
Stephen Siller Foundation (Meaningful Monday)
Breezy Point Disaster Relief/The Graybeards (Meaningful Monday)
Comeback Jerseys (Meaningful Monday Charities)
Comeback T-Shirts (Meaningful Monday Charities)
Cyclones Gameday Auctions (Meaningful Monday Charities)
Jersey off the Back Raffle
Plinko (STRIKE)
Alliance for Coney Island (Kick for Coney)
Meaningful Monday (donations)
Brooklyn Public Library/#ConeyRecovers (FourthFest)
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$27,731
$20,000
$45,000
$1,941
$1,818
$987
$3,423
$2,361
$1,974
$4,708
$4,000
$6,500
$10,000
$4,000
$3,000
$9,000
$10,000
Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.)

Monetary Donations
Girl Scout Council NY

Nassau Region PTA
District 30 Little League
Bay Ridge St Patricks Parade
78th Prescint Youth Council
Heart Share Human Services NY
Bonnie Youth Club
Good Shepherd Little League
St. Edmund Prep
Bay Improvement Group
OMaley Irish Dance Academy
Dime Savings Bank
Meaningful Monday Charities (Golf Outing)
Camp Brooklyn
Kaiser Park Soap Box Derby
Jimmy V Foundation
PS 212 (donorschoose.org)
Ticket Donations
Merchandise Donations
Toys (holiday drive)
Monetary Donations
Gift in Kind
Gift In Kind
$1,200
$175
$1,100
$500
$2,500
$3,000
$150
$500
$100
$800
$150
$300
$6,000
$500
$600
$500
$70
$90,000
$15,000
$5,000
$156,443
$18,145
$110,000
Overall Contributions for 2013:

$284,588
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Connecticut Tigers
Dodd Stadium - Norwich, CT
MLB Affiliate: Detroit Tigers
Charitable Summary

The 2013 calendar year was one of tremendous growth for the Connecticut Tigers both in the stands and in the
community. Over 160 total events were held at Dodd Stadium. This spring Dodd Stadium became the home field to
two local high school teams and hosted numerous other community events. The 2013 Tigers season saw fans come to
Dodd Stadium in record numbers. The franchise records for total attendance, average attendance, and single game attendance were set during 2013. The Tigers were also proud to host the 9th annual New York-Penn League All-Star Game
at Dodd Stadium on Tuesday August 13th.

On March 30th the Tigers were honored to host a benefit event for a Norwich Police Officer wounded in the
line of duty. The community responded by helping raise $17,800 to help Officer Ley with medical expenses and to help
the Norwich Police Department improve its supply of tactical gear to protect officers. Other large charity events held
during 2013 were the return of the Southeastern CT Relay for Life, which once again raised over $100,000 as well as the
3rd Annual Spook-A-Thon presented by Panera Bread that helped raise $12,165 for the Connecticut Sports Foundation,
which assists families battling cancer.

2013 also marked the start of a new CT Tigers tradition with the inception of the Travis Brennan Heart & Hustle
Award. The award is in the name of and reflects the character of former CT Tigers Clubhouse Manager Travis Brennan,
who passed away during the early spring of 2013. The award will be presented annually to one Tigers player and one
community member whom exemplify the characteristics of heart and hustle both on the field and off.

The Tigers are proud to be a valuable member of the Southeastern Connecticut community and continue to
seek out ways to lend a hand and make a difference.
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Travis Brennan Heart & Hustle Award
Make-A-Wish Foundation
In 2013 the Tigers and the Norwich Bulletin began a new tradition with the annual Travis Brennan Heart & Hustle
Award. Travis Brennan was the Tigers Clubhouse Manager for two season before passing away prior to the 2013
season. Travis was universally loved and respected and the Tigers felt it necessary to have his name live on at Dodd
Stadium for years to come. Each season fans will have the opportunity to vote for the Tigers player that best exemplifies Heart & Hustle both on the field and in the community. Fans are able to vote online for a $1 donation to the
Make-A-Wish Foundation. A second award is presented annually to a child in the community that exemplifies these
same characteristics. The 2013 winners were Dominic Ficociello (Tigers) and Evan LaChance (Community). In total
$313 were raised through the online voting process!
Tigers Front Office Speaking Engagements

Local Speaking Events
Members of the Tigers front office gave their time during 2013 to speak at numerous local schools, universities, and
associations events. The organization feels it is vital to be a good partner in the community and any time our experiences can add value to an event, we are happy to help!
Third Annual Spook-A-Thon

CT Sports Foundation
The Connecticut Tigers and Panera Bread teamed up for the third straight year to present the Panera Break SpookA-Thon at Dodd Stadium benefiting the Connecticut Sports Foundation. Throughout the day there was a haunted
dugout, hay rides, live music, costume contests, inflatable games, and much more. The proceeds totaled $12,165
and went directly to the Connecticut Sports Foundation, which was created by former Major Leaguer Jon Ellis to
help the lives of families battling cancer.
Southeastern CT Relay for Life

American Cancer Society
For the third straight year the Tigers donated the use of Dodd Stadium for the Southeastern Connecticut Relay For
Life. This collaboration between The American Cancer Society and the Tigers celebrated the lives of people who
have battled cancer, remembered loved ones lost, and helped fight back against the disease. At the event, teams
of people camped out overnight and took turns walking or running around the concourse at Dodd Stadium. Each
of the teams that participated had a representative on the track at all times during the overnight event. In addition
to the relay, there were musical performances, and numerous other fun activities for the attendees to take part in. A
large basket raffle also helped raise funds for a very good cause! In total, the event was able to raise over $100,000
for the American Cancer Society to help fund research in the fight to cure cancer!
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Night
Ed Randalls Bat For The Cure
In an annual event, the Tigers hosted Ed Randalls Bat For The Cure and Prostate Cancer Awareness Night at Dodd
Stadium. This years event was August 21st. The Tigers players wore light blue wristbands in support and fans had
the opportunity to visit an informational table on the concourse where they also had the chance to enter a raffle to
win a team signed bat! Informational PSA videos were also displayed on the video board throughout the night. The
Tigers are proud to work with Ed Randall and his program annually to help strike out prostate cancer!
Blood Drives
American Red Cross
The Tigers and the American Red Cross once again teamed up in 2013 to present Blood Drives at Dodd Stadium
prior to three Tigers home games. On Wednesday June 26, Friday July 26, and Friday August 30 fans had the opportunity to donate blood beginning at 1 pm at Dodd Stadium. All fans that donated blood received a free ticket to
that nights game courtesy of the American Red Cross.
ALS Soccer Cup

ALS Research
Dodd Stadium became host to high school soccer for the first time during the fall of
2013. One of the highlight events was the 8th Annual ALS Soccer Cup. The Montville and
St.Bernard boys soccer teams squared off, followed by the two schools girls teams. All
ticket revenue was donated to help in the fight of Lou Gehrigs Disease. In total $2,500
was raise for this worthy cause!
Ballpark Food Donation

St. Vincent de Paul Place
Following a large pre-season event to benefit Officer Jonathan Ley, the Connecticut Tigers donated $600 worth of
food product that was left over to St. Vincent de Paul Place, a soup kitchen and food pantry located here in Norwich.
All-Star Game Mystery Ball Auction

New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation
During the 2013 New York-Penn League All-Star Game held at Dodd Stadium, a mystery ball auction was put on by
the leagues Charitable Foundation. 100 baseballs in brown paper bags were sold for $20 each. Each bag contained
a mystery autographed baseball donated by the leagues 14 teams. All baseballs were sold, raising $2,000 for the
Charitable Foundation!
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Bark For Life
A new addition to the annual Bark In The Park Day at Dodd Stadium this summer was a Bark For Life fundraiser.
Fans are invited to attend one game per year at Dodd Stadium with their dog. This year if they made a donation to
the American Cancer Society they were able to participate in a pregame lap around the warning track with their
dog.
Hit The Books Program

Local Libraries
This summer the Tigers expanded their Hit The Books program to local libraries. Children taking part in summer
activities at local libraries were given the opportunity to win a free Tigers ticket voucher by reading and logging a
short summary of four books they read between June 1st and August 1st. The reading log was then returned to the
Tigers in exchange for the free ticket voucher. The program rewarded many children with the opportunity to catch
a Tigers game for free!
Free Youth Baseball Clinic

Kindervision/The Greatest Save
On June 15, 2013 the Connecticut Tigers teamed up with Kindervision/The Greatest Save to host a free youth baseball clinic at Dodd Stadium. MLB greats including Darrell Evans alongside the CT Tigers coaching staff and players
provided an afternoon of fun and instruction to local kids between the ages of 6 and 15. Areas covered were hitting,
bunting, base running, throwing, catching, fielding, pitching and learning about personal safety. The Greatest Save
is founded on building self confidence and raising awareness to protect
kids and teens from exploitation and abduction, through the benefits of
baseball.
Hair-A-Thon
Make-A-Wish Foundation, Pantene Beautiful Lengths
Tigers Director of Facilities & Turf Management Bryan Barkley had been
growing his hair for over two years for a good cause. On Sunday August
18th he cut his golden locks for Pantene Beautiful Lengths, so that it could
be made into a wig for women battling cancer. He also took monetary
donations to go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in memory of former CT
Tigers clubhouse manager Travis Brennan and raised over $2,000.
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Parking Fees Donation
Mayors Pantry Regional Food Bank
Each season the Connecticut Tigers donate a portion of the total amount collected in parking fees to the Mayors
Pantry, a regional food bank that helps provide meals to those less fortunate. This season $5,437 was donated to the
Mayors Pantry.
Equipment Donation Facilitation

Robertos Kids
Since 2010 the Connecticut Tigers have been a facility for the collection and storage of new and used baseball
equipment for Robertos Kids, an organization affiliated with the Roberto Clemente Foundation. The equipment is
then sent to Latin American countries to be used by those in need, to help grow the game of baseball!
Mascot Appearances
Local Non-Profit Organizations
The Tigers mascot, C.T. the Tiger, along with his friend Tater the Gator made appearances all across Southeastern
Connecticut in 2013. C.T. and Tater added fun and excitement to parades, little league events, kids days, festivals,
and much more. In all, C.T. and Tater donated over 80 hours of their time. The total value of time donated during
2013 was approximately $5,200.
Military Appreciation Night Jersey Auction

BBB Military Line Family Scholarship
With so many strong ties to the military surrounding Southeastern Connecticut, the Tigers are very active in supporting the military community. The 2013 Military Appreciation
Night was sponsored for the first time by The Better Business
Bureau and its Military Line. As part of this years festivities the
Tiger wore special camouflage jerseys during the first game of
the nights doubleheader. Throughout the night the jerseys were
put up for bid in a silent auction. The proceeds went towards a
scholarship for a military family through the BBB Military Line.
The total amount collected in bids was $3,240 and every player
and coachs jersey was sold!
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Tigers Staff Community Involvement

Bryan Barkley, Director of Facilities and
Turf Management
C.J. Knudsen, Vice President & General Manager

Eric Knighton, Vice President & Assistant
General Manager
Dave Schermerhorn, Director of Community Relations and Promotions
Guest Presenter of World Baseball Coaches

Convention
Sports Turf Management Association Member
2013 NYPL All-Star Game Committee Member

Norwich NEXTT Community Enhancement Plan
Committee Member

Norwich Arts Center Board Member/
Co-President

Norwich NEXTT Community Enhancement Plan
Committee Member

NYPL Charitable Foundation-Mystery Ball Auction

American Cancer Society-Bark For Life
Connecticut Sports Foundation-2013 Spook-A-Thon
Officer Jonathan Ley Benefit Event
BBB Military Line-Military Night Jersey Auction
American Cancer Society-Southeastern CT Relay For Life
Make A Wish Foundation- Hair-a-thon & Travis Brennan Award
ALS Research-ALS Cup Soccer Match
Various Local Organizations- Ticket Fundraiser Program
Monetary Donations
Mayors Pantry Regional Food Bank

St. Vincent de Paul Place Food Bank

Monetary Donations
$2,000
$150
$12,165
$17,800
$3,240
$101,350
$2,335
$2,500
$26,476
$5,437
$600
$33,280
$168,016
$6,037

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Dutchess Stadium - Fishkill, NY
MLB Affiliate: Tampa Bay Rays
Charitable Summary

The Hudson Valley Renegades have worked dilegently throughout the past 18 years to provide a positive atmosphere within the local community. While creating a family fun environment
here at the stadium during the season, the front office staff has also made it possible for many local
organizations to team up with the Renegades and form relationships that have been very beneficial to not only the community, but to the Renegades as well. The Hudson Valley Renegades also
run an organization called Pitch for Kids Fund. The Renegades Pitch For Kids was founded to enhance the quality of life of young people and their families throughout the Hudson Valley by supporting community organizations whose programs make a positive change in youth, their families
and the community. The Hudson Valley Renegades, as an organization recognize what it means
to give back to a community that has been so supportive over the past 18 years and are grateful to
be in the position to do so.
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Fitness on the Field
The Hudson Valley Renegades organization, players and coaches partnered with celebrity personal trainer
and fitness author, Larysa DiDio to promote the health and well being of families throughout the Hudson
Valley. The Hudson Valley Renegades players & trainer joined DiDio in conducting a 30-minute group feel
good workout for moms, dads and families on the field following the game at Dutchess Stadium. The Renegades players & trainer worked with the children and parents in the community to teach the importance
of health & fitness in ones everyday life.
Baseball Cards for Charities

Pitch for Kids
Every year, the Hudson Valley Renegades players and coaching

staff get together and sign hundreds of baseball cards that will
be donated to multiple nonprofit organizations throughout
the Hudson Valley. With the players and coaches generous participation, their signed items help raises thousands of dollars
for local organizations in the Hudson Valley community.
Rascals Monster Bash
Rascals Monster Bash at the ballpark provides children and their families a safe environment to trick or
treat on Halloween. With tons of activities for the kids (decorating your own trick or treat bag, making
your own candy apple, etc.) The Dutch allowed families in the Hudson Valley the opportunity to enjoy the
holiday festivities free of charge. After the event, one lucky family received the opportunity to bring Renegades Mascot, Rascal trick-or-treating in their neighborhood.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
For this free event, the Hudson Valley Renegades opened Dutchess Stadium to the public to kick off spring
with multiple Easter Egg Hunts, art & crafts, inflatables, interactive games & Renegades prizes. The Renegades hosted 3 separate Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day giving children the opportunity to be
outside and active for the start of the season.
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Hudson Valley Baseball Classic (Army vs. Marist)
Marist College & Army Athletics
Every year the Hudson Valley Renegades host the Hudson Valley Baseball Classic between the Black Knights
of West Point vs. the Red Foxes of Marist College. The event is free to the public including a free pre-game
baseball clinic taught by the players and coaches of both college ball clubs. Fans were also able to enjoy
fireworks after the conclusion of the game.
9/11 Memorial Baseball Game
Guns N Hoses
On September 11th, local police officers faced off against local firefighters in a memorial baseball game
at The Dutch to pay tribute to those we lost on September 11th. The day included a memorial service &
parade that included local Government officials. Police vs. Fire Department tug of war competition, mechanical bull riding contest, hot air balloon rides, bouncy house and a post-game fireworks show. The goal
of this event is to bring the community together and to remember those that we lost on September 11,
2001. Event also included celebrity appearances by New York All-Star athletes Hakeem Nicks, Doc Gooden,
Shane Spencer and Ron Greschner.
WPDH Comedy Show

Pitch for Kids
The Hudson Valley Renegades hosted its first ever Comedy Show this year in support of the Renegades Pitch for
Kids Fund. A sold out crowd of over 300 people came out
for a night full of entertainment featuring some of the great
comedians of the Hudson Valley as well as comics that are
known throughout the country.
Home Run Derby

Pitch for Kids
The Renegades Pitch for Kids Fund hosted a 3-Day Home Run Derby at Dutchess Stadium. Teams were able
to participate in the Home Run Derby Challenge as well as shag balls in the outfield.
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Kickball Tournament
Pitch for Kids
The Renegades Pitch For Kids Fund rekindled the favorite schoolyard game at the annual Pitch For Kids
Kickball Tournament. Over 20 teams participated in a elimination round tournament where one team was
named the Kickball Champions. All proceeds benefited the Renegades Pitch for Kids Fund.
Fantasy Football
Renegades Pitch For Kids Fund
Fans Football knowledge was put to the test with the first ever Pitch For Kids Fantasy Football Tournament!
8 Leagues of 12 teams fought it out for the title of League Champion. Then each Champion re-drafted a
new team, and was entered into the Championship Bracket.
Car Show
Pitch for Kids
The Renegades and Pitch For Kids hosted their first Annual Renegades Regionals Car Show! The event displayed some of the hottest rides in the Hudson Valley. Guest enjoyed food, prizes, and live music throughout the day as the proceeds benefit the Renegades Pitch for Kids Fund.
Hero of the Night
In appreciation of those who go above and beyond to make our society a better place to live, the Hudson
Valley Renegades honored a Hometown Hero at every home game. If selected, the Hero received four box
seats to the game and was named Honorary Captain for the night. The Hero accompanied the team manager to the plate to exchange lineup cards, and also threw out the ceremonial first pitch as recognition for
his or her heroic actions.
Educator of the Night
At every home game this season, the Renegades recognized a faculty or staff member of a local school
system for their outstanding work educating our youth. The honoree received four box seats to the game
in which they were being honored as well as threw out a ceremonial first pitch to recognize his or her
achievements in front of students, parents and thousands of Renegades fans.
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Collection for a Cause
The Hudson Valley Renegades teamed up with local nonprofits for Collection for a Cause days throughout the 2013
season. On the selected days, the Renegades asked fans to
donate the selected items in exchange for $1 General Admission Tickets.
Wednesday, July 9th: Center for the Prevention of Child
Abuse - organization is asked for diapers, baby wipes, and
any non perishable snack foods.
Tuesday, July 22nd: Food Bank - The Food Bank asked for
any canned goods.
Thursday, August 7th: Dutchess Outreach - Canned Goods
(Spaghetti Sauce, Large cans of Meat Ravioli, Large cans of Soup (such as Chunky Campbells Soup or Progresso), Canned Beef Stew, Canned Chili with Meat, Canned Corn Beef Hash, Canned Tuna, Canned Potatoes/Yams, Canned or Instant Macaroni and Cheese, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Canned Fruits & Vegetables)

Monday, August 25th: YMCA - Organization asked for any school supplies (ex: crayons, markers,
paper, tape, pens, pencils, erasers, chalk)
Turkey Bowl
Pitch for Kids
The Renegades and Pitch for Kids hosted a bowling tournament for
families in the Hudson Valley Area. Prizes and incentives were given
to the families that raised the most amount of money to sponsor
the event.
Cornhole Tournament
Pitch for Kids
The Renegades and Pitch for Kids hosted its first ever Cornhole Tournament at Dutchess Stadium. Teams of two entered to win prizes
like Renegades tickets and memorabilia.
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Jailbreak for Home 5k
Pitch for Kids
The Hudson Valley Renegades and Pitch For Kids hosted their annual Jailbreak for Home 5k in May. With a
strong turnout, the community members of Dutchess County completed a 3.2 mile race starting from the
Jail, finishing at Dutchess Stadium home plate. The event also had a kids race around the bases. Prizes were
awarded to male/female and age categories.
Wiffle-ball-ooza Tournament
Pitch for Kids
This season marked the 4th annual Wiffle-ball-ooza Tournament

hosted by the Renegades and Pitch for Kids at Dutchess Stadium.
Teams of ten players entered to win cash prizes. Every participant
was awarded tickets to an upcoming Renegades game for their
support!
Pitch for Kids Summer Baseball Camps
Every season the Renegades and Pitch for Kids host a community camp for young baseball players in
Dutchess County. This wass the only camp in the Hudson Valley where kids were be able to learn from
not one, but two ex-major leaguers! Former New York Yankees pitcher Joe Ausanio and pitcher Rob Bell
worked with the kids in our camps! Additionally, the Renegades Manager and a handful of players were
there to assist and help the kids develop and work on their baseball skills.
Golf Tournament
Pitch for Kids
The Renegades Pitch for Kids hosted 2 annual golf tournaments. The first being the, Gades Open and the
second, Gades Shoot Out. Both events were very successful and ended with prizes for the winners. Gades
Open was an all day event that ended with an auction at dinner.
Pitch for Kids Softball Game
The Renegades Pitch for Kids hosted an all day softball tournament at Dutchess Stadium, which resulted in
a great turn out and a lot of fun. Prizes and memorabilia were awarded to the teams and the winner.
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Hot Stove Banquet
The 2nd annual Hot Stove Banquet was successful event put on by
the Renegades and Pitch For Kids featuring Don Mattingly, Shane
Spencer, Joe Ausanio and Sweeny Murti. The evening featured an
interview with the guests by Renegades PA Announcer, Rick Zolzer,
along with dinner, cocktail hour, photo and autograph opportunities,
and prizes for those in attendance.
Renegades Staff Community Involvement

Eben Yager, Senior Vice President/
General Manager
America Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson Valley

NY Blood Center LIttle Doctors Program
Council on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County
Newburgh & Kingston Charter Schools
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
United Way of Dutchess & Orange Counties
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of the Hudson Valley Region
Mid-Hudson Childrens Museum
Rick Zolzer, Vice President

Glenham Elementary School
Pitch for Kids Fund
Teri Bettencourt, Director of Food & Beverage

New Paltz Chamber of Commerce
Dave Neff, Manager of New Business Development

The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerece
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Chairman of the Board

Chair
Board Member
Board Member & PR; Committee Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Marketing Committee Member
Executive Fundraising Committee Member
Board Member
Volunteer Reader
Chairman of the Board
Member
Member
Renegades Staff Community Involvement

Corinne Adams
Director of Marketing & Communication
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Committee
Member/Volunteer
Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation Gala Committee
Member/Volunteer
Pitch For Kids

Volunteer
Volunteer Reader
Orange County Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Member
Habitat for Humanity of
Dutchess County
Public Relations Committee
Team Walk Member
Vicky DeFreese, Director of Business Operations
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Board of Directors
Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Member
Thomas Hubmaster, Director of Stadium Events
Orange County Chamber of Commerece

Member
Committee Volunteer
Sussex Wantage Little League
Volunteer Coach
Hyde Park Knights
Volunteer Travel Baseball Coach
Hyde Park Hawks
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Branchville Bombers
Volunteer Novice Coach
Tim Merante, Head Groundkeeper

Kristen Huss, Assistant General Manager
Eric B. Huss Scholarship Fund

Committee Chairperson
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society NYC Chapter
Volunteer
Pitch For Kids
Volunteer
Volunteer Reader
The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber
of Commerece
Member
Team Walk Member
Bob Outer, Community Relations Specialist

Dutchess County Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Dutchess County Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Mt. Gulian Historic Site
Exchange Club of Southern Dutchess
Salvations Army Beacon
Spirit of Beacon
Beacon Recreation Commission
Beacon City Schools Arts and Education
Member
Member
Board Member
Founder
Board Chair
Board Member
Member
Board Member
Volunteer Reader
Sean Kammerer, Director of Promotions

Westchester Business Council
Pitch For Kids
Member
Volunteer Reader
Volunteer Reader
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Gifts in Kind
Benedictine Health Foundation $200

St. Columba Church and
School $60
Cub Scout Pack 228
$60
Putnam Valley Education
Foundation $60
Habitat for Humanity of
Putnam County, NY
$60
Carmel Rams Baseball Club
$100
Rotary Club of East Fishkill
$200
Chester Rotary Club
$200
Millbrook Football Booster
$200
Naurashaun Nursery School
$200
John Jay Hockey Club
$400
Moffat Library of
Washingtonville $360
Lap for Life
$300
John M. Mangiante Foundation $200
St. Patricks School at
Yorktown Heights
$60
Chappaqua Volunteer
Fire Department
$200
$100
Erin Ortiz Memorial
Scholarship Fund
$200
Miles of Hope Breast
Cancer Foundation
$120
Mamroneck Avenue School
$60
Vail Farm Elementary
$60
Western CT Academy for
International Studies
$60
Cub Scout Pack 327
$100
J.V. Forrestal PTSO
$60
Paramus Catholic High School
$60
Sparrows Nest
$60
S.S. Seward PTSA
$60
Middletown High School
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Parents CLub
$200
Anderson Center for Autism
$60
Minisink Valley High School
$60
Beacon Pop Warner
$200
Helen Hayes Hospital
$200
Newburgh Track Booster Club
$200
Sacred Heart School
$200
Pan Gregorian Enterprises
$200
Fordham Road
$200
Port Jervis Youth Football
League
$200
Haviland Middle School
$200
Dance Works Toos
Performing Company
$200
Michael Oremus Foundation
$200
Highland Hose Ladies Auxiliary $100
Newburgh Rowing Company
$100
Pets Alive
$100
123 PLAY
$100
Project Safe Graduation
$200
The Jimmy Nichols Foundation
$200
Make-A-Wish $200
Town of Poughkeepsie PBA
$200
Orange AHRC
$200
Tappan Zee High School PTSA
$200
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
$100
Harriman Engine Co. No. 1
$200
Team Continuum
$200
North Cronin Presentation
Academy
$100
The Baptist Home
$200
Highland Falls Fire
Department Ladies Auxiliary
$100
Danbury Westerners
$100
Women of the Loyal Order
of the Moose
$100
Coast 2 Coast Basketball
Academy
$200
Sheafe Road Elementary

School $100
Keep Life Flowing
$200
LaGrange Community Day
$100
Ulster Community College
Foundation Inc.
$200
Walk for Children with
Apraxia of Speech
$200
Putnam Community Care Gala
$200
Hillside Lake Fire Co. #3
$200
Anna S. Kuhl Elementary
$100
Pleasantville Childrens Center
$300
David Butler Memorial Golf
Tournament
$300
St. Johns Episcopal Church
$100
Robbies Cause
$200
Briarcliff Youth Soccer Club
$100
DRA Imaging
$200
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster
$200
The Hillside Food Outreach
$300
Will the Warrior
$300
St. Stanislaus-Kostka
$100
Dutchess County Probation
$352
S.W Johnson SFE Co. No. 1
$200
$1,760
Center for Prevention of
Child Abuse
$200
Home School Association
$300
Arlington Teachers Association
$100
Kidz4Causes
$100
North East Westchester
Special Recreation
$300
St. Stephen - St. Edward School $300
St. Agnes School
$200
Autism Move-A-Thon
$300
American Foundation of
Suicide Prevention
$300
Leptondale Elementary School
$300

Highland Lakes Fire
Department Ladies Auxiliary
$200
Minisink Valley Teachers
Association $60
New Winds Opportunities
$200
Journey to David Casseses
Recovery $200
Yorktown Heights Athletic Club $300
Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls
$300
Astor Services for Children
and Families
$708
Brewster Public Library
$300
Mohansic PTA
$60
Keon Center
$400
Ridgebury Elementary
School PTA
$60
Wayne P.A.L
$200
Taconic Innovations
$200
Newburgh Free Library
$300
Putnam County 4-H
$200
Town of Wappinger Little
League
$200
Foodstock $200
Valley Center Athletic
Booster Club
$300
Cornwall Baptist Church
$200
Excelsior Hose Co. #1
$200
Family Empowerment Circle
$400
Catskill Adventure Resort
$600
ShopRite
$200
Wiccopee Fire Station #4
$200
Bergenfield Little League
$60
Childrens Home of
Poughkeepsie $300
HVCS $200
Travis A. Nissen Memorial Fund $200
Newburgh Jewish Community
Center
$200
Youth Mission Outreach
$500
Kinry Road Elementary
$60
James J. Corless Memorial
Golf Outing
$200
Indian Valley Little League
$200
Elant Foundation
$600
Bridgeway Federal Credit
Union $200
Hope for Michael
$100
MHA Westchester
$100
Pleasant Valley Little League
$200
Vincent Crotty Memorial
Foundation $100
Mid Hudson Animal Aid
$200
Paideia School 15 PTA
$200
Putnam County Spelling Bee
$150
Willow Avenue Elementary
$200
One SIght Global Eye Care
$200
Animalkind Inc.
$200
Franklin School PTA
$100
Thomas O. Miller Charitable
Foundation $100
Yonkers Public School 5s PTA
$100
Town of Patterson Recreation
Center $100
Carmel High School
$100
Mental Health Association
of Putnam County
$200
Saint Columba Church
and School
$300
Pleasant Valley Lions Club
$200
Church Street Nursery School
$400
Altar Rosary Society
$200
Spectrum Services Foundation
$200
Millbrook Central School District
$200
Security World Inc.
$100
Cornwall Cooperative Extension

of Dutchess County
$200
Tuxedo Park Library
$200
Town of Walkill Little League
$200
FDNow $200
Brinckerhoff Elementary
School $200
Pleasantville Childrens Center
$100
HeARTs Speak
$50
Smith Clove PTA
$200
St. Josephs Parent Association
$200
YWCA: Ulster County
$200
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
$200
Mercy College
$100
Poughkeepsie Day School
$200
Plattekill Fire Department
Auxiliary
$200
Ulster-Greene ARC
$200
Garys ALS Fighting Team
$100
Minisink Valley Elementary
School $200
XCheer Quest All Stars
$200
Kingston Catholic School
$200
Salvation Army
$200
Greenwood Lake PBA
$100
Mid Hudson Rebels
$150
Knights of Columbus
$100
Transfiguration School
$100
St. Denis-St. Columba
School PSA
$100
Beautiful People
$300
The Reform Temple of
Putnam Valley
$200
Consolidated PTO
$100
Hudson Valley Aquatic Center
$200
Millbrook Youth Hockey
Association $200
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Connecticut Juvenile
Training School
$200
Saint Casimir School
$200
Parkinsons Unity Walk
$100
Brookfield Baseball and
Softball Association
$200
United Reformed Church of
Rosendale
$100
Maternal Infant Services Network of
Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Co.
$100
Dutchess County Arts Council
$400
Assumption Academy
$100
Kensico School/Virginia Road
Elementary PTA
$100
Casting for Recovery
$100
Grace Church Community
Center $100
Cardinal Spellman High School
$100
Family Services
$100
Slate Hill Day Care Center
$100
Orange Regional Medical
Center Foundation
$100
Church of the Holy Spirit
$100
Special Program and Resource
Center $200
Rite Aid
$100
Putnam County Land Trust
$200
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
$100
Delaware Valley Swimming
& Diving Booster Club
$200
Lakeview Elementary
$100
Ramapo Ridge Middle School
$100
Julia L. Butterfield Memorial
Library
$200
Plattekill Public Library
$100
Red Hook Residential
$50
Beekman Library
$100
Community League, NYSARC
$200
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The Childrens Hospital at

Montefiore $100
Safe Haven
$200
Alliance for Lupus
$200
Fury Friends Pet Rescue
$200
Mahopac Sports Association
$100
Epilepsy Foundation:
Northeastern New York
$200
Fox Lane High School
$200
Warwick Little League
$100
Lillas Wiffleball Tournament
$200
Monroe Woodbury PTA
$100
Holy Trinity School
$200
Putnam Community Outreach
Program $150
Catholic Charities Community
Services of Orange County
$200
The Center for Discovery
$100
Gonna Wanna Go Again
$100
Chelsea Fire Department
$200
Newburgh/NYC KOA
$100
Oakwood Friends School
$400
Putnam Humane Society
$100
Washingtonville Ice Hockey
Club $150
Corpus Christi Holy Rosary
School PTO
$100
St. Mary School PPA
$200
Raina Ferraro Fund
$100
St. Annes Episcopal Church
$200
Mill Road PTA
$200
Drew United Methodist
$100
Dutchess County Arts Council
$100
North Salem Nursery School
$150
Chester Police Headquarters
$200
Florida Little League
$100
Carmel Fire Department
$200
Sanforville Elementary
$120
Abbot House
$200
Autism Society of Hudson
Valley $200
Alzheimers Association
$100
Vassar Kinry PTA
$120
Westchester Community
Outreach Program
$150
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council
of Orange County
$100
BSA Troop 97
$150
S.W. Johnson Ladies Auxiliary
$150
Lucky Horse Orphans Rescue
$200
Bedford Hills Elementary School
Association $100
Goshen Nursery School
$200
Mahopac Falls PTA
$100
Cub Scout Pack 45
$60
Food Bank of the Hudson
Valley
$300
Our Special Place
$300
Crate Escape
$200
Play for Hay
$300
Great Hudson Valley Experiences $300
Cedar Crest Village
$300
Circleville Volunteer Fire
Company $300
Jake and Ben Swomiak Special
Needs Fund
$300
Greystone Annual International
Wine Showcase and Auction
$200
Lorraine Greene Lee Memorial
Golf Tournament
$300
Beacon Hebrew Alliance
Religious School
$100
Hurricane Relief Angels
$60
Putnam Hospital Center
$300
CJ Foundation for SIDS
$200
Pike Area Youth Athletic League
$60

St. John the Baptisit Rosary
Alter Society
$60
Council for Alimnae/i-Student
Advancement - Vassar College
$60
Fostertown ETC Magnet School $100
Ralph R. Smith Elementary
School $60
Pinebush Teachers Association $120
Somers Education Foundation
$60
YAI $200
Commitment to Kids
$200
Temple Beth-El
$200
Amenia Fire Company
$300
Ulster County Deputy
Sheriffs PBS
$300
Newburgh Basketball
Golf Classic
$300
Caring for Homeless of
Peekskill $300
Highland Educational Fund
$200
PaperSeed Foundation
$300
Orange County Chamber of
Commerce $2,000
Child Protective Services
$120
The Burke Rehabilitation
Hospital $300
The Elinor Martin Residence for
Mother & Child
$60
Professional Women of Putnam
County $60
Beacon Elks
$60
Ladies Auxilliary Mahopac Falls
VFD, Inc.
$300
Winslow Therapeutic Riding
Center
$300
Haverstraw Columbiettes 581
$300
Pace Womens Justice Center
$300
The Red Dog Foundation
$200
Bishop Dunn Memorial School

$200
Cardinal Hayes Home for
Children $128
Mahopac Carmel Chamber of
Commerce $60
Womens Resource Center
$60
Lakeland Childrens Center
$60
Occupations $320
Cornwall United Soccer
$300
St. Peters School
$200
Deveraux $224
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
$584
Colgate University Athletics
$200
Astor Services
$608
Fresh Air Fund
$64
Bolger House
$432
River Valley Care Center
$296
The Pallotine Teenage
Foundation $320
Center for Hope
$104
Young Adult Institute
$280
Society For American Baseball
Research
$100
Family House
$120
Kent Volunteer Fire Department $200
St. Johns Episcopal Churck
$100
Richmond Community Services $216
Onteora Middle School
$60
Dutchess ARC
$300
Cortlandt National Little League
$60
Poughkeepsie River District
Business Association
$60
New York State Police
$120
Scotchtown Avenue School
$120
Oakwood Friends School
$200
Grace Smith House
$276
Lakewood PTA
$60
Putnam Valley High School
$60
Creations Preschool of Sayville

$60
All Sports Health and Fitness
$100
Hudson Valley Council BSA
$100
Wappingers Crew Club
$60
Mt. Kisco Elementary PTA
$60
CASA for Childern of Bergen
County
$60
Hendrick Hudson Teachers
Association $60
Relay for Life
$2,060
Central Valley Elementary PTA
$60
Mahopac Sports Association
$120
Friends of Josh
$165
AMOC $280
Saugerties Cub Scout Pack 37
$93
Furry Friends Pet Rescue
$156
Devilfish Aquatics
$144
Ulster Fillies 10U
$36
Yorktown American Legion
Post 1009
$24
Cub Scout Pack 125
$63
East Fishkill Soccer CLub
$132
East Fishkill Girls Softball
$130
Beacon 100th Anniversary
$27
Orange County Cyclones
$344
Hopewell Reform Church
$12
Crate Escape
$48
Girl Scouts Heart of the
Hudson $285
Putnum Valley Cub Scout P
ack 53
$9
Scotchtown Avenue School
$129
Oak Grove Elementary School
$213
New Windsor Hudson Valley
Leisure Association
$6
Lillas Wiffleball Tournament
$90
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Museum Village
$35
Center for Spectrum Services
$86
Middletown Mayhem
$12
Donate Life of Dutchess County
$87
Pack 42
$60
Riverside Hose
$24
Beautiful People
$172
East Coldenham Elementary
$135
Minisink Hook & Ladder Fire
Company $10
St. Georges Episcopal Church
Youth Group
$140
Rotary International
$234
St. Stanislaus
$153
Hopewell Reformed Church
$36
The Lady Renegades
$135
Special Olympics
$72
Fresh Air Fund
$21
Arlington High School
$1,130
Family of Heidi Cox
$174
Mid Hudson Rebels
$45
Beekman Athletic Club
$84
Gayhead Elementary
$445
Marlboro United Soccer Club
$45
Julies Jungle
$30
Town of Espous Little League
$6
Bedford Hills/Katonah Little
League $438
The Countrys Childrens Center $396
Temple Israel Parents
Association $42
Sugarloaf Engine Company
$144
St. Patrick Bedford
$84
Greenwood Lake Middle
School $246
Golden Hill Elementary
$363
Poughkeepsie Babe Ruth
$138
James Evans Elementary
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School $135
Overlook and Titusville
Elementary $750
Safe Haven Animal Shelter
$21
Walton Engine & Hose
$186
Wallkill Area Little League
$132
$126
Hope for Rivera
$9
YMCA of Dutchess and
Eastern Orange
$48
Fostertown ETC Magnet School $216
Cornwall High School
$918
Carmel Cubs
$13
Beacon Arts Independent
Film Festival
$57
Central Valley Elementary PTA
$186
CASANA $12
St. Lawernce OToole Early
Childhood Learning Center
$84
Hudson Valley BSA
$54
Newburgh Little League
$132
New Windsor Little League
$195
Teach to Learn Foundation
$63
Babe Ruth Little League
$15
Cornwall Elementary
$147
Child Care Council of
Dutchess and Putnam
$170
Bishop Dunn Memorial School
$108
JV Forrestal
$135
Red Hook Little League
$84
Lions Club 20-0
$315
New Windsor Girls Softball
$525
Minisink Valley Little League
$225
Blue Knights NY XX
$234
Croton Little League
$60
Iona Prep High School
$12
Fishkill Plains Elementary
$790
Marlboro Mens Chorus
$582
Sheafe Road Elementary

$90
Fishkill Little League
$645
Rockland County 4-H
$12
Hudson Valley Council BSA
$9
Knights of Columbus-Rev.
Joyce Council
$156
Brownie Troop 10116
$39
Diamond Pirates
$105
Girl Scout Troop 20-25
$162
Hyde Park Rotary
$42
Horizons on the Hudson
$63
Roundout Valley Little League
$12
$192
Wappingers Instructional
Little League
$195
Town of Newburgh Little
League $99
Spackenkill Music Boosters
$260
AHC $476
Mid Hudson District Elks
$665
Matthew Patterson Elementary $276
Kinry and Vassar Elementary
School $132
Hyde Park Little League
$10
Sacred Heart Monroe
$93
Regina Coeli School
$162
Most Precious Blood School
$45
$90
St. James the Apostle
$63
Carmel Sports Association
$306
Putnam County 4-H
$135
Sacred Heart Newburgh
$42
Sargent Elementary School
$249
Our Lady of Mount
Carmel-Middletown $141
Mid Hudson Rattlers
$100
Kent Elementary School
$171
Anderson Center for Autism
$186

Taconic Resources for
Independence $42
Dover Little League
$96
Chester Rotary
$21
Boy Scout Troop 353
$288
Eric Trump Foundation
$9
St. Stephen - St. Edward School
$240
Kingston Catholic School
$132
Ulster County 4-H
$9
St. Colambanus
$300
St. Patrick Yorktown Heights
$36
St. Marys Fishkill
$216
St Mary School Wappingers
$27
St. Joseph School-Kingston
$219
Holy Cross and Our Lady of
the Scapular
$51
Care Net Pregnancy Center
$57
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
$159
Holy Trinity School
$105
St. Martin Deporres
$309
St. John School
$45
St. Denis St. Columba
$75
Monetary Donations
Beekman Athletic Club

$500
American Red Cross Mid-Hudson Valley
Chapter $7,350
VCHS Musical Production
$30
New York State Troopers PBA
$500
Girl Scouts of the Hudson

$280
Newburgh Armory
$303
Town of Newburgh Little League
$275
Monroe-Woodbury LIttle League
$325
Lady Renegades
$1,135
Beautiful People
$520
Thomas O. Miller Charitable Foundation
$150
Putnam Hospital Center
$500
JDRF
$2,500
Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie
$89
Care Net
$250
Greater Newburgh YM
$250
Friends of Rob Rolison
$40
Fishkill Plains PTA
$6
Rebuilding Dutchess
$330
Mid Hudson Childrens Museum
$775
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of
Commerce $1,500
Marlboro Youth Baseball
$1,000
Mid Hudson Civic Center
$1,750
Town of Fishkill PBA
$300
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
$350
New York Penn League Charity
$1,000
Marlboro United Soccer Club
$45
Total Gifts in Kind
Total In Stadium Fundraising
Total Monetary Donations
$65,352
$22,206
$22,503
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Jamestown Jammers
Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park - Jamestown, NY
MLB Affiliate: Pittsburgh Pirates
Charitable Summary

The Jamestown Jammers pledge to support the residents, business, and programs of the
greater Jamestown area, and Chautauqua and surrounding counties. The Jamestown Jammers will
continue to support local and area programs that
help better the quality of life.
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Free Kids Baseball Clinic
Jammers offer a free youth skills clinic by the Jammers players and coaching staff.
Team Community Outreach

Player Appearance at Youth Organizations
The Jammers players go to youth programs/organizations for public appearances. They discuss
with the children about excising, healthy eating and how they became MiLB players.
Autism Awareness
An in game sponsorship event that promotes awareness along with a fundraiser.
Humane Society
Breast Cancer Research
Testicular Cancer Fundraiser

Bat for the Cure
NY Penn League Charitable Foundation Fundraiser
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Jammers Staff Community Involvement

Matt Drayer
General Manager
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce

Jamestown Rotary
Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Chautauqua Striders
Cassadaga Valley Youth Soccer
John Pogorzelski
Sales & Operations Manager
Chautauqua Striders
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Member
Member
Member
Youth Mentor
Assistant Coach
Youth Mentor

Aspire $500.00
Chautauqua County Humane Society
$150.00
WCA Hospital
$500.00
$1,150
$8,500
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Lowell Spinners
Edward A. LaLacheur Park - Lowell, MA

MLB Affiliate: Boston Red Sox
Charitable Summary
The Lowell Spinners take pride in being the Merrimack Valleys team and an active member of the surrounding
community. Oftentimes, the team chooses to be involved in activities as silent partners. It is important for us to support various causes in the area while keeping a modest profile. There are, however, a few causes with which we promote our involvement. On a personal level, our front office members volunteer time in causes including the Lowell
General Hospital Cancer Walk, Special Olympics, the Boys and Girls Club, March of Dimes, The Paul Center and Cystic
Fibrosis/Cerebral Palsy Research. Also, the Spinners have made substantial inroads raising funds for the Joann Weber
Charitable Fund, founded in 2007 by Spinners owner Drew Weber in memory of his wife after a courageous three-year
battle with pancreatic cancer. Historically the organization has had a number of different charitable partnerships, beginning in 1998 with the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce and their annual scholarship awards. Thousands of
dollars are given away and the winners were announced at a special pre-game ceremony at LeLacheur Park. In 1999
the concept of Spinners Charities was born, becoming a vital mechanism for the organization to quietly donate
funds to worthy causes in our community while keeping a low profile. When you attend a Spinners game, youll hear
birthday announcements and special welcomes. For each fan-requested announcement, $10 is donated towards
Spinners Charities, money which goes directly back into the Merrimack Valley community. Be it by dedicating a season to a particular charity, or taking an open approach and including as many charitable partners as possible throughout the year, the Spinners organization has a nightly charity tie-in for nearly every game or event at LeLacheur Park.

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Scout Night Sleepovers
Scouts
The Spinners host two annual Scout Night Sleepovers, at LeLacheur Park, inviting area scouts to bring their
tent and grab some outfield grass. The sleepovers attract over 1,500 campers and are a huge hit. The Scout Night
package includes game tickets, participation in a pre-game Scout Parade, catch on the field, post-game movies,
post-game run the bases, breakfast in the morning and the coveted Lowell Spinners Scout Patch. The Spinners
supplement the program with involvement during the offseason, speaking with scouts on their goals and working
with them on their community service projects.

Heroes Among Us
Military Heroes
Sponsored by Hanscom Federal Credit Union, the Heroes Among Us program allowed us to truly salute the service of a service member and his or her family. Each
honoree was welcomed into the park early for a private behind the scenes tour, meeting the team in the clubhouse and taking batting practice with the team in their own
Spinners jersey. After a heartwarming introduction, each threw a ceremonial first
pitch before enjoying the game with their family from a luxury suite.
Birthday Requests
Lowell Spinners Charities
For each birthday and special request for the video board, a $10 donation is made to Lowell Spinners Charities. In
2013, the program generated nearly $2,000 in donations!
Spinners Library Pass

Local Libraries
In an effort to continue our partnership with local libraries, the Spinners Library Pass returned for the 2013 season.
Participating libraries have a dated voucher for each Spinners home games which allows patrons to purchase up
to six reserved tickets for $18 ($3/ticket). Vouchers may be picked up at your local library and must be presented at
the ticket office on the day of the game in order to receive the discount.
Mystery Ball
With the help of our friends throughout Minor League Baseball, the Spinners held their third annual Mystery Ball
grab bag. Randomly bagged autographed baseballs were sold for $25 each, with all proceeds benefiting Lowell
Spinners Charities, raising over $1,000.
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Mascot/Player Appearances
Various
Playing just three months out of the year, the Spinners mascots ensure the team has a presence in the community
12 months a year. Spinners mascots and Spinner players are available for appearances in the community for nonprofit organizations at no cost. The mascot appearances, presented by Honey Dew Donuts, include soft toss balls
for all children. Canaligator and his family made a record 227 appearances in 2013 and the players will made an
additional 16 appearances during the 38 game home schedule during the season.
Honey Dew Donuts Kids Dugout

Various
The Honey Dew Donuts Kids Dugout was a special seating section at each of the Spinners home games. Fans in
the dugout received complimentary tickets, front of the line access for post-game Kids Run the Bases and a Spinners/Honey Dew soft-toss ball. Local non-profits and youth groups were selected for the Honey Dew Dugout by a
group of Spinners and Honey Dew staffers based on merit and community involvement to enjoy a Spinners game
at no cost!
Lowell Spinners Reading Program

Lowell Public Schools
After re-introducing the teams reading program in 2012, the Spinners took things to the next level in 2013, partnering with all Lowell Public Schools with a specific focus on the third graders. Each student who read 40 books
was rewarded with prizes ranging from Spinners tickets to food at the Spinners reading rewards game. Over 900
students achieved the highest mark and nearly 2,500 tickets were awarded as part of the promotion. Canaligator
and the Spinners staff visited nearly 20 elementary schools in the
Lowell community to kick-off and celebrate the program.
Ballpark Tours
Various
The Spinners welcome groups to get a behind the scenes look

at the operations of LeLacheur Park in complimentary tours
throughout the year. Many school and camp groups take the opportunity for a behind the scenes view of the organization, visiting everywhere from the clubhouse and field to the Kids Area
and Thomas the Tank Engine. No tour is complete without each
visitor having the opportunity to announce themselves over the
LeLacheur Park loud speaker.
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Lowell Spinners High School World Series
High School Baseball
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 $1,000 college scholarship for his work within the community. The winning team
claims the Spinners Canaligator trophy for the year. All money raised at the gate is returned to the local community.
Glfhc Free Kids Clinics

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
In addition to the five-day baseball clinic held for kids at LeLacheur Park, the Spinners players hit the road for a trio
of one-day FREE clinics through the teams partnership with the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center. Each clinic
is open to any child and the team brings gloves and balls for those children who do have anything with which to
participate. The players run the clinic, setting up different stations before an end of day game. Autographs, photos
and giveaways are a must and it also provides an opportunity for our Spanish speaking players to thrive in a community appearance, as many of the children are predominately Spanish speaking.
Pow/Mia Seat Dedication

Pow/Mia, Rolling Thunder
The Spinners will forever have one seat unoccupied for each and every LeLacheur Park event as the team dedicated
to the 92,000 American soldiers who have not returned home in the first ever ceremony of its kind. Originally dedicated in 2012, the seat was re-dedicated in 2013.
Field of Dreams
Local Little League Teams
Each day the Spinners provide two local teams the opportunity of a lifetime when they take the field at LeLacheur
Park prior to the game. The two teams compete in a one-inning game, with each player getting a chance at the
plate before retiring to the dugout for autographs and photos with the Spinners players.
Lowell Spinners Catholic High School World Series

High School Baseball
Debuting in 2010, the Catholic High School World Series features a scholarship to honor Mickey Sullivan, the former
Athletic Director at Lowell Catholic High School who recently retired to fight his battle with cancer. The four teams
get a chance to call LeLacheur Park home, while one student claims the scholarship.
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LIAM Nation Day
LIAM Nation
The Spinners partnered with LIAM Nation, for a special day at the park in the 2013. LIAM Nation benefits families
and friends who are connected to a loved one facing challenges such as an autistic child everyday. The money
raised will help give families alternate solutions for these challenges. The game allowed LIAM Nation to raise over
$1,000 which directly helped lead to the creation of a LIAM Nation Bowling League for the kids. A Boston Bruins
Stanley Cup ring was on hand for photographs and a silent auction and 50/50 contributed to the days fundraising.
Prior to the first pitch, the children and their helpers from the LIAM Nation T-Ball league took the field for a special
Field of Dreams before returning to take the field with the Spinners players for the National Anthem.
Jack Kerouac Bobble Head

Kerouac Scholarship Foundation
The Spinners honored Lowells own Jack Kerouac with a bobble head for the third time, finishing the trilogy of
bobble heads started in 2003! This edition payed homage to Jacks legendary Lowell High School football career.
1,000 were given away to the first 1,000 fans in attendance for the night while another 1,000 were sold, with $10 of
each doll being donated to the Kerouac Scholarship Fund. Over $8,000 has been raised to date.
Peanut Free Nights

Various
Once again the Spinners hosted four Peanut Free nights at LeLacheur Park. A night where everyone can feel safe
coming to the ballpark, the Spinners take extra precautions so even the most severe peanut allergy suffers can
enjoy a ballgame. In addition to the nightly power washing of the stadium, a thorough walk-through by Spinners
staff is done to ensure no stray peanut shells or skins remain in the park. All peanut products are discontinued for
the evening and EMTs are on hand in case of any potential reaction. The games draw the most positive feedback of
any event held by the team in terms of allowing fans who may not otherwise be able to come to a game enjoy an
anxiety-free day at the park.
Pinch Hit Heros

Various
The Lowell Spinners Pinch Hit Hero program allows for non-profit organizations to enjoy a Lowell Spinners game
courtesy of the support of the organization and local businesses. Pinch Hit Heroes are treated to a Spinners game,
plus a complimentary hot dog, soda and bag of chips. Since the programs inception thousands of fans have come
through the gates at no cost.
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Baseball Buddies
Local Kids
At each home game, the Spinners invite local youth groups, from Little League teams to Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts,
into the dugout before the game and onto the field with the players during player introductions and the singing of
the national anthem.
Spinner for a Day

Local Kids
At each and every home game the Lowell Five Spinner for a Day gets to live the life of a Spinners player. From a
VIP parking spot to a pre-game ballpark and clubhouse tour, they live the life of luxury. The Spinner for a Day takes
the field for an onfield introduction with one of the Spinner players before saying Play Ball to get the game started.
What a day!
Field of Dreams
Local Little League Teams
Each day the Spinners provide two local teams the opportunity of a lifetime when they take the field at LeLacheur
Park prior to the game. The two teams compete in a one-inning game, with each player getting a chance at the
plate before retiring to the dugout for autographs and photos with the Spinners players.
Bark in the Park

Lowell Humane Society
The Spinners held their third annual Bark in the Park night at LeLacheur Park with nearly 100 dogs in attendance.
Each dog received a pooch pass to enter, with the $5 cost being donated directly to the Lowell Humane Society.
The LHS was on hand as well, showcasing animals available for adoption in addition to accepting donations for the
shelter, with over $450 raised in $1 Puppy Kiss donations.
Ed Randalls Bat For the Cure
In what has become a yearly tradition, the Spinners once again teamed up with Ed Randall to try and strike out
prostate cancer. Spinners players wore blue wristbands during the game to support of program. Fans also had a
chance to visit the Bat for the Cure table on the concourse to enter in a raffle to win a team signed blue bat. The
Spinners have supported Ed Randall and his program for the last several years and we look forward to a continuing
our relationship to strike out prostate cancer together!
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Spinners Speakers Bureau
Various
The Spinners Speakers Bureau visited over 40 local community organizations at no cost to talk baseball, the industry, promotions and more. Schools, Kiwanis Clubs, Rotary, Lions, you name it, we spoke to it!
Royal Caribbean Cruise Raffle

One lucky fan packed their bags and headed on a Royal Caribbean Cruise for two thanks to the teams season long
raffle to benefit Lowell Spinners Charities. The season long-raffle generated over $1,250 for the charity!
Spinners Staff Community Involvement

Drew Weber
Owner
Joann Weber Charitable Fund

Lowell General Hospital
Ironstone Farm
March of Dimes
Merrimack Repatory Theatre
Tim Bawmann
President/General Manager
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell

Greater Merrimack Conv. & Visitors Bureau
New York-Penn League
Founder
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Steering Committee
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Volunteer
Dan Beaulieu
Vice President; Facilities
Lowell General Hospital Cancer Walk
Brian Lindsay
Vice President/Assistant General Manager
Special Olympics
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Volunteer
Volunteer
Jon Boswell
Director of Media Relations
March of Dimes - Merrimack Valley

Wilmington Rotary Club
Board of Directors
Member
Jon Goode
Vice President; Corporate Communications
C-Squared Mission
Cystic Fibrosis Found.
Ironstone Farm
Founder
Volunteer/Fundraising Committee
Marketing Committee
Priscilla Harbour
Vice President; Controller
Jon Healy
Vice President; Group Ticketing
Pepperell Little League
Pepperell Youth Basketball
Jeff Paolino
Head Groundskeeper
Project Bread
Big Friends Little Friends
Volunteer
Coach
Coach
Volunteer
Big Friend

LGH Heart Health

Lowell Pop Warner
LIAM Nation
IAABO Board 95
Andover Little League
WWII Foundation
Lowell Humane Society
Amesbury Cancer Coalition
Monetary Donations
$1,250
$675
$1,070
$850
$26,767
$1,300
$350
$1,380
$7,865
$1,770
$870
$300
Girls Inc.
$500
Lowell Summer Music Series
$1,000
Micky Ward Foundation
$500
Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell
$100
Lowell Sun Charities
$766
We Share a Common Thread Foundation
$500
Community Teamwork
$100
Challenge Unlimited
$2,500
Cam Latta Scholarship
$500
Lowell Catholic High School
$200
Craig Maxfield Scholarship
$500
Women Working Wonders
$100
Crop Walk Pledge
$100
Lowell Parks & Conversation Committee
$25
Lowell Catholic High School
$200
UTEC $1,500
Hudson Youth Baseball
$225
Greater Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
$1,500
LGH Harvest Fundraiser
$100
River Hawk Club
$1,000
Cam Oliveira Scholarship
$500
MCC Foundation, Inc.
$1,000
Jake Kelley Scholarship
$500
Monetary Donations (Cont.)
Dan Wasson Scholarship Winner

$500
$400
Boys and Girls Club
$250
Lowell General Hospital TeamWalk for Cancer Care
$3,000
$964
VNA of Greater Lowell
$150
St. Jeanne dArc School
$200
$250
Community Teamwork
$100
$250
Boys and Girls Club
$200
AOH Division #19
$750
Boys and Girls Club
$500
Merrimack Valley Foundation
$100
Woodcrest Fire Relief
$100
Community Teamwork
$100
Byam School Association
$100
Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
$330
$500
Lowell Festival Foundation
$175
Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
$1,500
Young Professionals of Greater Lowell
$250
$250
$250
Boys and Girls Club
$454
YMCA $150
Ed Randalls Bat for a Cure
March of Dimes
First Pitch Donations
Suite Donations
Merchandise & Ticket Donations
$1,500
$3,500
$2,000
$7,000
$11,624
Monetary Donations
$44,447
$25,689
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Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Eastwood Field - Niles, OH
MLB Affiliate: Cleveland Indians
Charitable Summary

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are one of the most visible and active organizations in the Mahoning Valley. In addition to providing affordable and family oriented entertainment, the Scrappers participate in a variety
of community initiatives including but not limited to ticket fundraising with nonprofit groups, community days at
the ballpark highlighting local communities, over 125 mascot appearances throughout the year, as well as raising
awareness on health concerns facing area residents. Outside of Eastwood Field the Scrappers frequently work with
local school districts in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania through the Junior Achievement program, annual College
Fair, School Field Trip Day and also by integrating new programs into curriculums. In 2013, the Scrappers worked
with several schools to promote healthy lifestyle choices with Scrappys Healthy Challenge. The staff looks forward
to growing the program this year, as well as highlighting the importance of literacy through the new Scrappys
Scholars Reading Club developed for elementary school students. Both of these programs aim to instill goal setting skills in addition to their primary focuses. The Scrappers welcomed over 114,000 fans to Eastwood Field during
the 2013 season, enjoying the highest average attendance jump in team history. Through the above mentioned
programs, off season events and sponsorship opportunities the Scrappers partnerships with local businesses and
charity organizations help us to strengthen relationships in the Mahoning Valley and also to continue to grow our
team as a community leader.
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Scrappys Healthy Challenge
Local Schools
New for 2013, Scrappys Healthy Challenge focuses on healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle. Scrappys Healthy
Challenge follows the 5-2-1-0 message (adopted from Lets Go! www.letsgo.org). For 21 Days, kids from area schools
had to log their choices into a journal and take a special pledge to try their best. They were encouraged to take the
challenge to feel healthier and have more energy by eating more fruits and vegetables, limiting tv time, increasing
physical activity and drinking lots of water each day. All of the kids that completed Scrappys Healthy Challenge received a ticket to go to a Scrappers game. At the game they received a special 5-2-1-0 Scrappys Healthy Challenge
Completed T-Shirt and recognition at the game.
Trick or Treat Halloween Event

Local Families
The Scrappers hosted its fourteenth annual Trick or Treat at Eastwood Field. Trick or Treat at Eastwood Field is a
fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween for children age 12 and under. Local businesses participated by passing
out candy to children dressed in costumes as they walked around the concourse and stadium. The stadium was
filled with Halloween decorations, music and games for the kids.
Ticket Fundraising Program

The ticket fundraising program is available for nonprofit organizations. Groups can sell undated ticket vouchers at
a discounted rate and the group splits the amount 50/50.
YSU Day Game
For the third year, the Scrappers hosted a school day game for area elementary and middle school students. The
game was with the local college, Youngstown State University. Students got a ticket to the game and lunch for $6.
Over 4,000 students came to the game, which took place during the Scrappers off-season. Teachers also received
a curriculum guide to use to teach the classes with baseball themed lessions, prior to the game. The Scrappers also
secured a sponsorship for the game.
J.A. in a Day
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley
Scrappers front office staff members participated in Junior Achievements J.A. in a Day Program at a local elementary school. Each Scrappers staff member had a second grade class to teach five different lessons about business
and finances.
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ALS Walk
The ALS Association
The Scrappers held its fourth Annual ALS Walk at Eastwood Field in October of 2013. The fundraising event took
place around the stadium and finished on the warning track. Participating teams had their names scrolled on the
stadium message center along with the ALS Association logo. The walk raised $24,135.
Toys For Tots Drive - Christmas in July

Toys For Tots / Salvation Army
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 received a free ticket to the Scrappers game. Santa was at the game to visit with the
kids.
Youth Baseball Camp

Local Children
The Scrappers hosted a three day youth baseball camp with the players and coaches. Participants got instruction from players and coaches on the fundamentals of baseball during a very interactive experience with the
team.
Autism Speaks Walk
The Scrappers held the first Autism Speaks Walk at Eastwood

Field. Participants walked around the stadium and finished
on the warning track on the field. The team names, logos ans
photos were scrolled on the message center and video board
throughout the walk. There was a carnival atmosphere on the
field with inflatables, face painting, activity tables to visit.
Recycling Can Night

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 ticket voucher to an upcoming Scrappers game and was also entered to win a new Trek Bike which was raffled off at the game.
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Faith Nights with Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank
The Scrappers had three games designated as Faith Nights. One dollar for each ticket sold with the Faith Night program was given to Second Harvest Food Bank. Over $400 was raised.
Scrappy Mascot Appearances

The Scrappers are very active in the community, bringing Scrappy the mascot out to over 120 appearances throughout the year, including but not limited to fairs, festivals, schols, libraries, sponsor locations, parades, etc.
High School Valley All-Star Classic

Local Community
The Scrappers hosted a new High School Valley All-Star Classic game in which select area high school players were
invited to play in the classic at Eastwood Field. It was a great experience for the players as some of them never
played on a professional field and it was a great way to showcase the talent in the area.
Mystery Ball Sale for Luke Holko

Luke Holko Fund
The Scrappers held their third Mystery Ball Sale with 120 baseballs from MLB and MiLB teams with proceeds to Luke
Holko, the little boy who was injured in 2009 by a foul ball. Luke threw out a first pitch and met some of the players.
The event raised over $1,200 for Luke.
Military Nights
Military Groups
The Scrappers held Military Wednesdays during every Wednesday home game throughout the season. Anyonewith
a Military Identification Card got two free tickets to the game. The Military groups participated with Color Guards,
First Pitches, Informational Tables in the concourse, etc.
Donations and Promotional Merchandise

Numerous Organizations
The Scrappers donate family four packs of tickets and promotional merchandise to over 400 nonprofit organizations within the community every season.
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M.V.P.B.A. 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 school seniors. The money is raised
as a result of their nightly 50/50 raffles at every home game. The men
and women in this charitable organization not only give back to area
high schools with scholarships, but aid in many areas that affect not
only the players, but the fans and front office staff.
Every Monday Matters
Second Harvest Food Bank, Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley

and Niles Community Center
For every Monday home game, the Scrappers held the Every Monday Matters promotion. Fans could bring in canned
goods, new books or clothing to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning
Valley and Niles Community Center. With each donation, the fan would receive a free ticket to that nights game. At
the game, different community organizations were recognized for their contributions to the valley. A volunteer was
also recognized from the HandsOn Volunteer Network for their outstanding volunteer work in the area.
MS Walk
MS Society
The Scrappers held the third MS Walk at Eastwood Field. Participants walked around the stadium and finished on
the warning track on the field. The team names and MS Society logos were scrolled on the message center and
video board throughout the walk.
Various Events
NYPL Charitable Foundation
The Scrappers raised over $700 for the NYPL Charitable Foundation with a combination of several events, including broken
bats sales and message center birthday announcements.
MDA Niles Fire Department Boot Drive
The Niles Fire Department held a boot drive at a game to raise

money for MDA.
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Strike Out Cancer Night
The Scrappers held Strike Out Cancer night at the game this summer. Cancer survivors received two free tickets to
the game. There was also a ticket fundraising component for the American Cancer Society. Cancer support groups,
such as the Hope Center for Cancer and Relay For Life teams were on had to also raise money with tshirts, raffles,
baskets, etc. Relay For Life banners were displayed throughout the stadium and we held a post-game cancer awareness ribbon on the field after the game with fans participating.
College Fair with Scholarship Giveawawy

High School Senior
The Scrappers held its College Fair at a Scrappers game. The fair runs for two hours prior to the game. Area high
school juniors and seniors are invited to come out to visit with over 20 colleges and universities participating in
the event. The students have a card to take to each of the colleges that needs to be stamped so they are entered
to win the $750 scholarship. One lucky student is drawn during the game and is recognized on field as the recipient.
Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley Night and 5K Race

Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley
Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley was the charity for the Scrappers annual 5K race in the morning on a
Scrappers game day. They received a donation for each runner as well as sponsors that participated in the event.
At the game, they participated in a ticket fundraiser and kicked off their change bandit collection month long campaign at the game. In addition, the Scrappers collected memorabilia from teams and sponsors and it was auctioned
off at the game. The event raised over $2,000 for Akron Childrens Hospital Mahoning Valley.
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Scrappers Staff Community Involvement

Jordan Taylor
General Manager
Kiwanis Club of Niles

Trumbull 100
Junior Achievement
Member
Member
Volunteer
Heather Sahli
Assistant General Manager, Marketing
Junior Achievement
Volunteer
Corporate Volunteer Council
Professional
Development/Marketing Chair
Chris Sumner
Director of Group Sales
Junior Achievement
Warren Kiwanis
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Volunteer
Member
Matt Thompson
Assistant General Manager, Sales
Junior Achievement
Courtney Perrino
Accounting Manager
Junior Achievement
Annie Stoltenberg
Community Relations Manager
Junior Achievement
Stephanie Novak
Box Office Manager
Junior Achievement
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer

Monetary Donations
Tyler Platt Strong Foundation

Restoring Solidarity
Boy Scouts
Trumbull 100
HandsOn Volunteer Network
Yellow Brick Place
Kiwanis of Niles
Regional Chamber Economic Development
Second Harvest Food Bank
Kids In Education
Golf Hole Sponsor
Howland FIrefighters Program
NYPL Charitable Foundation
March of Dimes
$220
$352 Various Ticket Fundraisers
$3,052
$520
$250 Teen Straight Talk
Kiwanis
of
Warren
$132
$2,099
$750
$182 College Fair Scholarship Donation
Lucas
Holko
$1,200
$1,500
$1,500
$28,160
$541 Autism Speaks Walk
$13,049
$520 Scrappers Backers 50/50
$24,135
$25 ALS Walk
$178
$3,500
$250
$200 Total Monetary Donations
$776 Ticket and Merchandise Donations
$65,344
$17,747
$22,400

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Medlar Field at Lubrano Park - State College, PA

MLB Affiliate: Pittsburgh Pirates
Charitable Summary
Located in the heart of Happy Valley, the State College Spikes have always believed in the importance of playing a leading role in the community. The Spikes community efforts led to a total of over
$50,065 raised in 2013, which went directly back to the Central Pennsylvania region.

The Spikes worked with numerous non-profit organizations in 2013 and hosted several community
events including: Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies, the American Cancer Societys Coaches vs. Cancer, The Color Run, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association State Baseball Championships,
Relay for Life and an indoor Halloween Trick-or-Treat event.

In addition, the Spikes reached over 10,000 K-8 school students in five different counties as a part of
the State College Spikes School Programs. The programs include: Healthy Home Runs, Project I.K.E (Inspiring Kids to be Eco-Friendly), Student All Stars, Essay Contest and Books & Baseball.

Giving back to the community has been the top organizational goal for the Spikes since their inaugural year of 2006. The Spikes strive on not only being in the baseball business, but also in the memory
making business.

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Safe and Seen at the Ballpark
The State College Spikes partnered with Centre LifeLink EMS and radio station B94.5 to host a free safe outdoor trick-ortreating event that over 1,500 people attended the event. Everyone attending was encourage
to bring one non-perishable. The Spikes collected a lot of food that all went to the local food bank.
State College Food Bank
The front office staff spent the day packaging food bags to send home with families for the Thanksgiving
and Christmas holidays.
Golf Tournament Reception

Coaches vs. Cancer
This tournament was hosted by the State College Spikes to raise money
for Cancer treatments. The reception raised over $100,000.
Bestwick Foundation Reverse Car Drawing

Coaches vs. Cancer
This drawing was hosted by the State College Spikes to raise money for
cancer treatments. The drawing raised over $100,000.
Bark for Life Event

The Spikes hosted a Bark for Life Event that was run to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Anyone could bring their dogs to the park to have a fun filled day of music and entertainment.
The Color Run
The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants, or Color Runners, are
doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer.
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Spikes Staff Community Involvement

Jason Dambach
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors

TIPS Business Networking Club
Member
Mt. Nittany Med. Center Golf Classic Committee
Member
Scott Walker
Vice President, Sales
Business Network International

Centre County Baseball League
Bald Eagle Area Adult Basketball League
March of Dimes
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Member
Player
Player
Walk Committee
Walk Committee
David Wells
Manager of Promotions and Community Relations
House of Care, State College

Volunteer
Tides - Happy Valleys Got Talent
Planning Committee
Recreation, Park and Tourism
Managment Alumni Assc.
Board Member
Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run
Coordinator
Chamber of Business and Industry
of Centre Co.
Ambassador
Penn State - Alumni Programming Group
President
Social Media Chair

Will West
Senior Ticket Account Executive
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County

Volunteer
Centre Lacrosse
Asst. Coach
Centre County United Way
Contributor
Business Networking Intl.-Keystone
Referrals Chapter
Member
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life
Member
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Kris McDonough
Director of Ticket Sales
State College Youth Hockey

Head Coach
Juniata Boy Scouts
Council Chair
Centre County Youth Services
Volunteer
Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre Co. Ambassador
Volunteer
Business Networking International
Member
Karen Mahon
Accounting Manager
Nittany Valley Youth Basketball Inc.

State College Girls Lacrosse Booster Club
Matt Neri
Sports Turf Manager
American Legion
Sports Turf Management Association
State College Little League
Steven Christ
Senior Account Executive
Steven Kassimer
Senior Account Executive
Operation Jersey
Julie Henry
Merchandise Manager
Mifflin County Field Hockey Team
Secretary &
Treasurer
Treasurer
Volunteer
Member
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Coach

Monetary Donations
Childrens Miracle Network

$5,285
Coaches vs. Cancer
$1,815
Foundation for Mount
Nittany Medical Center
$6,245
Wounded Warrior Fund
$1,185
Geisinger Heath System
Foundation
$414
Tri-County $250
Pleasant Gap
$400
Philipsburg-Osceola
$250
Mifflin County Pony League
Marion Walker
$125
Youth Service Bureau
Golf Tournament
$450
Clearwater Conservancy
Golf Tournament
$250
Foundation for Mount Nittany
Golf Tournament
$350
Folds of Honor Foundation
$180
Friends of Jake Corman
Golf Tournament
$400
Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club
Golf Tournament
$250
Homerun Derby
$1,050
Bus Stops Here Foundations $1,750
Adam Hartswick Foundation

$304
BAHS Class of 2016
$400
CC Down Syndrome Society
$160
CENTRE SLUGGERS
$2,000
CLEARFIELD STARZ
$200
Coaches vs Cancer 5K
$420
Diamonds R 4 Ever
$400
Gamma, Sigma, Sigma
$292
Girls on the Run
$266
Habitat for Humanty of GCC
$600
HAHS Girls Soccer
$240
HCUW & Partner Agencies
$300
Hildebrandt Learning Center
$110
Hot Styles Dance Co.
$32
Mifflin County Pony League
$2,800
National MS Society
$210
Nittany Valley Running Club
$462
PA Municipal League Care
of Borough of S.C.
$108
Penns Valley Little League
$2,772
Pleasant Gap Little League
$160
State College LL & Girls Softball $3,500
The American Cancer Society
$400
The Grove at State College
$225
Tri County Little League
$2,916
Winburne Little League
$50
Gift In Kind:
In Stadium Fundraising:
Monetary Donations:
$6,951
$19,327
$20,649
Overall Contributions for 2013:

$ 46,927
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Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George
Staten Island, NY
MLB Affiliate: New York Yankees
Charitable Summary

The Staten Island Yankees have been an important part of the Staten Island community since the
teams inception. During the 2013 season the Staten Island Yankees continued their efforts with many local and national charities and supported programs. The Staten Island Yankees continually dedicate time,
expertise, and resources to make a positive impact in our community. The teams mascot, Scooter The
Holy Cow, is likely the most well known figure on Staten Island, attending hundreds of events each year.
The front office staff also dedicates their time volunteering for events, participating in fund raising walks
and other fundraisers, and lending time and expertise by sitting on various boards and committees. The
organization also donates tickets and merchandise to organizations throughout the year. The Staten Island
Yankees have developed strong relationships with many community organizations throughout the years.
The organization looks forward to continuing to grow these relationships and to developing new partnerships in the future.
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Hometown Heros Night
Opening Night, June 17th, was Hometown Heroes Night , auctioning a team-autographed Staten Island Strong
jersey, selling Staten Island Strong t-shirts and honoring local persons who have favorably impacted the cause. All
the money raised that night was donated to the Siller Foundation.
Megans Lemonade Stand

Staten Island Yankees & the Ajello Family
On Sunday, June 23rd, the Staten Island Yankees partnered with the Ajello Family and the Staten Island Borough
Presidents Office to host a fundraising event at Richmond County Bank Ballpark. All funds generated went to the
Manresa Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes. The first 2,500 fans in the ballpark received a Megans Lemonade
Stand souvenir cup! This was the 2nd year of Megans Lemonade stand at Richmond County Bank Ballpark and
$4,400 was raised!
HOPE Week
On Wednesday, some of the Staten Island Yankees made their second HOPE Week stop at P.S. 59 Harbor View
School. The Yankees HOPE Week initiative is an organizational effort, integrating players, coaches, and the Yankees
front office to go out into communities and create a positive impact. HOPE Week is about people helping people.
The one thing everybody has- no matter where they come from, what their financial situation is or what kind of skills
they possess-is time. By involving every one of our players, coaches,
and the entire front office staff during the celebration of HOPE Week,
the Yankees are sending the message that everyone can give of themselves to make their community a better place. Wednesday was the
first time that both students and parents were allowed into the new
school. when they eventually got to the gym they were treated to
Staten Island Yankees waiting with their schools gym equipment so
they could make their first of many memorable days at school. baby
Bombers Charlie Haslup, Stefan Lopez, Mike Ford, Eric Jagiello, and
Andy Beresford were in gym class heaven as they jumped around the
schools gym with the students and parents of the new school.
Scout Night
Scouts from across the Tri-State area were invited to the Staten Island
Yankees game on July 27th and August 10th and received a 2013 Scout Night patch. The scouts pitched their tents
in the outfield and spent the night. The next morning, the scouts were provided breakfast by Stop & Shop grocery
store.
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Walk to Defeat ALS
ALS Association Greater New York Chapter
On May 4, 2013, the Staten Island Yankees continued their partnership with
the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter to help strike out ALS for good.
Team representatives were on hand to participate in the ALS Associations annual Walk to Defeat ALS along beautiful Hudson River Park. Scooter the Holy
Cow was also there to help kick off the walk in style, taking pictures and even
warming up with the walkers. The Staten Island Yankees are proud to lend
their continued support in the fight against ALS, a cause dear to the entire
Staten Island Yankee family.
2nd Annual High School Senior Scholarship Baseball game & fundraiser for Autism Awareness
Staten Island Yankees & One on One Physical Therapy
On July 13, the Staten Island Yankees and One on One Physical Therapy held the 2nd Annual High School Senior
Scholarship Baseball game and fundraiser for Autism Awareness at Richmond County Bank Ballpark. Two local Staten Island children were honored, David Kuhn and Andrew DeSoye and the money raised benefited multiple autism
organizations on Staten Island. For the baseball game, there were 40 high school seniors from Staten Island public
and private schools. Based on a criteria set forth by One On One, one player was awarded $2,500 scholarship.
Some of the raffles and prizes included New York Yankee tickets, autographed David Wright memorabilia, gift baskets and New York Mets memorabilia. Just over $20,000 was raised.
Touch-A-Truck
Staten Island Yankees & Staten Island Advance
On June 2, 2013, the Staten Island Yankees hosted the third annual TouchA-Truck fundraising event, in support of the Staten Island Childrens Campaign. It was a great time for all involved, with activities being held both
inside and outside of Richmond County Bank Ballpark. In the parking lot,
kids could sit in and explore all kinds of different trucks, including a fire
truck, school bus, and various construction vehicles. Inside the stadium
was face painting, tattoos, arts & crafts, with all kinds of prizes available.
The trucks in the parking certainly dominated the event, but on the field,
several inflatables were set up to enjoy, and fans could even take a train
ride around the warning track! The Staten Island Yankees are proud to contribute to the Staten Island Childrens Campaign, and look forward to next years event!
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HOPE Week
On Monday some of the Staten Island players spent some time at their old stomping grounds at the College of
Staten Island to participate in HOPE Week, which stands for Helping Others Preserve & Excel. The Yankees HOPE
Week initiative is an organizational effort, integrating players, coaches, and the Yankees front office to go out into
communities and create a positive impact. HOPE Week is about people helping people.The one thing everybody
has- no matter where they come from, what their financial situation is or what kind of skills they possess-is time. By
involving every one of our players, coaches, and the entire front office staff during the celebration of HOPE Week,
the Yankees are sending the message that everyone can give of themselves to make their community a better place.
Some of the Baby Bombers finest Cale Coshow, Dave Palladino, Isaias Tejeda, and Nick Rumbelow took the time
to visit some of the students at The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program. It is a college based program
designed to prepare people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities for adult life through higher
education coursework, career exploration/preparation, self-awareness and socialization. However, there was no
homework only laughs, good times and a lot of baseball. The players coached the students in throwing, base running, hitting, pitching, and even played roles of coaches for a friendly mentor vs student baseball game where the
students won by a landslide.
Yankees Staff Community Involvement

Jane Rogers - President & General Manager
MiLB Baseball Chapel

Advisory Board Member
Eden II Foundation
Advisory Board Member
Staten Island Economic
Business Council Member
Development Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Member
Jillian Wright - Manager, Sponsorship Services
ALS Member

Monetary Donations
100 Local Schools:
In-Stadium Fundraising
16 Local non-profit org. (50/50 fundraisers):
Gift In Kind
Local Community Organizations
$40,000
$12,000
$23,000
Overall Contributions
for 2013: $75,000
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Tri-City ValleyCats
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium - Troy, NY

MLB Affiliate: Houston Astros
Charitable Summary

In 2013, the Tri-City ValleyCats completed their 12th season in the Capital Region and drew a total
of 156,712 fans to The Joe, the franchises second best total attendance mark. The Cats saw an increase in
average attendance, drawing 4,237 fans per game, up from 4,210 in 2012. On the field, the Cats are coming
off a 2013 season is which they won their second New York-Penn League Championship title in four years.
The Cats now have five division titles and two championship titles in their 12 year history. More than ever
the ValleyCats and their front office have planted firm roots in the local community and continue to make
a commitment to serve those in the Capital Region.

Many game theme nights promote positive initiatives, such as healthy living, going green, breast
cancer awareness, and stopping DWI. Other themes honor select members of the Capital Region, including Veterans Night and Community Heroes Night.

For the fourth consecutive year the Tri-City ValleyCats commissioned the 4-in-24 program in April.
On April 14th, the ValleyCats along with their Community Partners the BlueShield of Northeastern New York
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and Pioneer Bank renovated four youth baseball fields in 24 hours through a coordinated, well-planned
out effort that involved the ValleyCats front office, league volunteers and our corporate partners.

The team also built upon their 4 in 24 project and existing Field Renovation Program with the continuation of the Community Grounds Crew. Teaming up with BlueShield of Northeastern New York, the
mission of this crew is to provide safe and well-maintained fields for youth sports organizations throughout the Capital Region by taking on additional projects during the year.

New in 2013, the ValleyCats emphasized the importance of reading to area youth with the Sunday
Summer Reading Program. Families were invited to enter The Joe early each Sunday and read a book
with the ValleyCats players. All kids were able to take a copy of the book home with them, courtesy of the
Kiwanis Club of Troy. In addition to the new Sunday Summer Reading, the Cats continued to visit local
libraries and reward kids for completing their summer reading programs. With the help of NY 529 College
Savings Program, 1,000 children received two free tickets to the August 29th Summer Reading Night.

The Tri-City ValleyCats continued their partnership with Blue
Shield of Northeastern New York and the Ks for Kids Program
whose goal it is to educate children and families about bullies and
bullying behavior. The ValleyCats staff and mascots traveled to local schools and community organizations to put on anti-bullying
skits showing the importance of accepting everyone.

The ValleyCats continued to grow their Kids Club program
in 2013. With a paid and free membership option members had
access to the players and staff with a private lunch with the players,
a t-shirt, a hat as well as other discounts and benefits. With 90 AllStar Cats Crew members and over 3,000 Rookie Cats Crew members, we are engaging more youth in the
Capital Region than ever before.

The ValleyCats contributed over $50,000 in goods, services, and financial donations to causes and
organizations throughout the Capital Region. Fundraising opportunities and special events at The Joe
helped raise an additional $138,000 for local non-profit organizations, highlighted by the American Cancer Societys Relay for Life that was hosted on September 20th & 21st. Events like the Capital Region Series Baseball Tournament and Capital Region Craft Brewers Festival raised money for the New York-Penn
League Charitable Foundation with the proceeds reinvested back into the community as part of the Community Grounds Crew Program and with the NYPL Scholarship Program.
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Drug Free Capital District
The ValleyCats partnered with the Rensselaer County District Attorneys office in 2013 to continue a community education campaign that is only the third of its kind in the country. This year the partnership brought family-friendly
ValleyCats activities to the community at various events. At each event in the community and various nights at the
ballpark, parents and children could complete quizzes to help start conversations regarding drug abuse and to earn
a Drug Free foam finger.
Dairy Doubles
Garelick Farms
New in 2013, Garelick Farms, a longtime ValleyCats supporter, sponsored the Dairy Doubles program. For every
double the ValleyCats hit at home, Garelick Farms donated $25 to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY. Fans
were able to keep track of the doubles and donation on a stand-alone outfield fence sign. Garelick Farms and the
Cats presented the Regional Food Bank of NENY with a check onfield at the end of the 2013 season.
Mascot/Appearance Program
In 2013, the Tri-City ValleyCats made over 160 mascot, street team and player appearances throughout the community, ranging from visiting the Childrens Hospital at Albany Medical Center and cooking breakfast for the Ronald
McDonald House to Little League Opening Days and baseball clinics, the ValleyCats made each appearance free of
charge.
Cats Crew Kids Club
During the 2013 season, the ValleyCats Rookie Level Cats Crew Kids Club had well over 3,000 members. Comprised of kids 12 and under, this free club gains you admission into one ValleyCats home game, a personalized
birthday card, monthly newsletter, 10% discount on merchandise, pre-game catch on the field, post-game run the
bases, coupons and prizes from sponsors and a kick-off party for all to join. The All-Star Level Cats Crew Kids Club,
which was a paid club, allowed kids unprecedented access to the team and players with a players lunch, an exclusive t-shirt & hat, 10% off ValleyCats Baseball Camps and more!
Hits for Mental Health

National Association on Mental Illness
The National Association on Mental Illness and the Tri-City ValleyCats teamed up to promote mental health throughout the Capital Region. With every hit by a ValleyCat player at home, Janssen donated $10 to the National Association on Mental Illness.
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BobbleVote: Media Bobblehead Bracket Buster Tournament
During March Madness, the ValleyCats held their own tournament to let fans select one of the 2013 bobbleheads.
The 5 week fan voted tournament pitted sixteen local media personalities against one another to see who would
be immortalized as a ValleyCats bobblehead. Each media representative was also paired with the charity of their
choice. The charities of the final four media personalities received a donation from the ValleyCats through the New
York-Penn League Charitable Foundation. The winner of the ValleyCats 2013 Media Bobblehead Bracket Buster
Tournament was CBS 6 News Anchor Greg Floyd. Floyd represented Hannahs Hope Fund, who will received a $1,500
cash donation and was be a partial game sponsor on Monday, August 19 at The Joe. Greg Floyd and Hannah
were both immortalized into a bobblehead as a giveaway to the first 1,500 fans through the the gates on August
19th. Floyd defeated News Channel 13 Sports Director Rodger Wyland. His charity, the Thomas Patrick Morrison
Foundation, received a $1,000 cash donation. The third and fourth place charities, Ronald McDonald House on behalf of Benita Zahn, and Make-A-Wish Foundation on behalf of Bob Kovachick, each received a $500 cash donation.
BlueShield Ks for Kids Program

District YMCA
In 2013, the Tri-City ValleyCats continued to partner with with BlueShield of Northeastern New York to strike
out bullying. For each strikeout recorded by ValleyCats pitchers at home, BlueShield donated $10 dollars to the
Capital District YMCA to help fund their Reach Out For Youth Scholarship Program, which provides access to
CDYMCA programs and services for children in need in the Capital Region. The Ks for Kids program also featured
anti-bullying presentations at area schools and libraries with ValleyCats players and the teams mascot, SouthPaw.
Fun activity books designed to help children understand what bullying is and how to treat others were also distributed at presentations, at ValleyCats home games, during birthday parties held at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, and
were available through the ValleyCats Kids Club. In total, $2,900 was raised for the Capital District YMCA which was
celebrated with a check presentation during a ValleyCats home game. Capital
Community Spotlight
First Niagara
During the 2013 season, First Niagara invited Capital Region nonprofits to set up an information table at each
ValleyCats home game. With 38 home games, 38 different nonprofits were able to spread their message to ValleyCats fans at The Joe. Each nonprofit received a Videoboard/PA welcome, 10 tickets to the game, and a table on
the busiest area of the concourse to distribute information and engage fans. These nonprofits, included St Jude
Childrens Research Hospital, the Bus Stop Club, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Literacy
Volunteers, Habitat for Humanity, Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, and more.
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Community Dugout
Various
In 2013 the ValleyCats and corporate partners Dunkin Donuts and National Grid continued the Community Dugout program. This program provides complimentary ValleyCats tickets to non-profit organizations during the season.
Community Grounds Crew
Expanding off of the success of 4-in-24, the Tri-City ValleyCats identified a need for safe and well-maintained fields
for youth sports organizations throughout the Capital Region. While the ValleyCats have renovated at least one
youth field every year since 2003, the demand was so great that it couldnt possibly be met unless a different, yearlong program solely dedicated to this task was formed. In 2013, the ValleyCats once again partnered with BlueShield
of Northeastern New York to create the Community GroundCrew. This partnership allowed us to send crew members to various leagues throughout the year to assist league volunteers with maintenance of their fields.
Capital Region Series
The Third Annual Capital Region Series took place throughout the summer at Joe Bruno Stadium. Organized by
ValleyCats General Manager Rick Murphy, local businesses signed up to play in this double elimination tournament
which raised $13,943 for the ValleyCats Field Renovation Program through the New York-Penn League Charitable
Foundation.
4 in 24
On April 14th, the Tri-City ValleyCats worked with corporate partners and league volunteers to renovate four fields
in 24 hours. Tasks included cutting out the entire infield grass, raking and grading the dirt, leveling the playing
surface, laying out brand new grass and rebuilding the entire pitchers mound and home plate areas. Other work
included raking, painting, weed whacking, bullpen work, and laying stabilizer on the infield dirt. The first step was
to remove the old turf in the infield with a sod cutter. Once that was up, the infields were graded and leveled before
the new sod was laid. While this was going on, other members of our staff began re-building the pitchers mound
and home plate areas to league specifications. This included installing new clay to get these areas up to professional standards. The bases were also remeasured and set with new anchors.
Relay for Life

On September 20th, the Rensselaer County Relay for Life took place at Joe Bruno Stadium. Raising over $61,000
for the American Cancer Society. With over 350 participants and a new post-season date, the Relay for Life event at
The Joe has become a summer staple that we look to continue for years to come.
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Capital Region Craft Brewers Festival
Held on July 27th, the 4th Annual Capital Region Craft Brewers Festival was a huge success. With over 1,060 people
showing up to sample the products of nearly 30 brewing companies, over $11,500 was raised to help finance the
ValleyCats Field Renovation Program through the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation.
Summer Reading Program

New York 529 College Savings Program
Throughout the summer, the Tri-City ValleyCats front office, players and even mascots traveled to local libraries to
read to kids who frequented that library. Each library was given a block of tickets which were then handed out to
the kids who completed that individual librarys summer reading program. The team distributed 2,000 tickets to
Summer Reading Night on August 29th courtesy of NY 529 College Savings Program.
Free Clinic
Chevy Youth Baseball
This past summer one hundred area kids were invited to participate in a Chevy
Youth Baseball Clinic at The Joe from 9 AM - 1 PM on Sunday, July 21st. This
free clinic was made possible by Chevy Youth Baseball as well as the donated
time and efforts of ValleyCats players and staff. Each child also received lunch
and a goodie bag.
GE Kids in Free
General Electric
On Saturday, July 20, 2013 kids were invited to attend the ValleyCats game free
of charge. General Electric sponsored GE Kids In Free Day at the ballpark and families could receive up to 4 free tickets with the purchase of each adult ticket. This year over 450 kids attended the free ValleyCats game with postgame
fireworks!
Strike Out Bullying Poster Contest

Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program
Understanding that bullying is a problem in todays schools, the Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Programs partnered with the ValleyCats and BlueShield of Northeastern NY to hold a Strike Out Bullying poster
contest. Schools that the ValleyCats had visited with the Ks for Kids anti-bullying presentations were eligible to
participate. Posters were judged based on creativity and understanding of the anti-bullying message. All submitted posters were displayed at the June 18th Strike Out Violence game. The top three classes received tickets to
attend the game courtesy of the Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program. The top class led the stadium
in the ValleyCats Peace Pledge during pregame ceremonies.
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Game Night
Ed Randalls Bat for the Cure
The Tri-City ValleyCats hosted Ed Randalls Fans for the Cure on Monday, July 8th, 2013. Fans for the Cure had an
information table on the concourse, pregame PA announcements and video, and signage around the ballpark. The
event was also included in the teams pocket schedule, which was distributed to 200,000 Capital Region fans. The
event was highlighted with a visit from Ed Randall and the autographed team bat raffle.
AFE Safe At Home

Albany Fire Extinguisher
Albany Fire Extinguisher partnered with the ValleyCats for a third

year to keep fans safe at home. During every home ValleyCats
game, fans were encouraged to register to win a fire extinguisher. In
total, over 50 fire extinguishers were given to Cats fans.
R.I.D.E. Program
Rensselaer County Stop D.W.I.
In 2013, the Tri-City ValleyCats once again partnered with Rensselaer

County Stop DWI, Black & White Taxi and DeCrescente Distributing
Company to help crack down on drunk driving. The R.I.D.E. program
(or Renssealer County Invites Designated Drivers Everyday) encouraged fans to get home safe by filling out a R.I.D.E. voucher and receiving $15 towards their cab fare home. The program also encouraged designated drivers to register at each home
game to receive complimentary non-alcoholic beverages all game long.
Sunday Summer Reading

Kiwanis Club of Troy
Sundays at The Joe are focused on families and marketed as Sunday Funday. As a part of this program kids have
always been invited to play catch onfield during pregame and run the bases following the game. To expand Sunday
Funday, the ValleyCats partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Troy for Sunday Summer Reading. Families were invited
to enter the stadium early and listen to ValleyCats players read a book to the children. The Cats answered questions,
took photos, signed autographs, and read the days book aloud. Each child in attendance got to take home a copy
of the days book courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Troy. Books were baseball themed and the team averaged 35-40
kids each week. The ValleyCats and Kiwanis hope to continue to grow the program in future seasons by offering
tickets to participants and other incentives for attending.
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Friday Night Lights
This spring the ValleyCats hosted the Friday Night Lights series featuring some of the best Section II High School
Baseball rivalries. In total, twelve high school teams were able to play at The Joe over three Friday nights. The
games on April 26th and May 3rd benefited the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation and the ValleyCats
will use the money to rebuild Capital Region youth baseball and softball fields. The two May 10th match-ups were
Coaches vs Cancer events and proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society. The participating schools
helped by selling tshirts, tickets, and by raising money for the cause. In total nearly $15,000 was raised through the
event.
ValleyCats Staff Community Involvement

Ryan Burke, Account Executive
Northeastern New York Affiliate of Susan

G. Komen for the Cure
Jason Lecuyer, Business Development Manager

Board Member
Matt Callahan, Assistant General Manager
Troy YMCA
Board Member
Troy YMCA
Committee Chair (Youth & Teen Program)
Committee Member
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Participant (Capital
Cup Hockey Tournament)
Chris Chenes, Media & Production Manager

Living Resources
Volunteer
Christopher Dawson, Account Executive
Southern Saratoga Chamber of Commerce

Member
Halfmoon Baseball League
Youth Umpire Trainer
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Radiothon Volunteer
Jessica Kaszeta, Ticket Office Manager
Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club

Member
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team In Training Member
Committee Member
Keith Sweeney, Stadium Operations Manager

Capital District Easter Seals of NY
Colonie Chamber of Commerce

Board Member
Business Education
Committee Chair
North Colonie Business Advisory Council
Member
Colonie Little League
Board Member
Capital Region Rotary
Member
Rick Murphy, Vice President/General Manager

Albany Police Athletic League
Berkshire Medical Center
BIRCO (Baseball Internet Rights
Company)
Board Member
Corporator
Board Member
Michelle Skinner, Fan Development &

Community Relations Manager
Special Olympics New York
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Give Thanks. Walk
Troy Kiwanis Club
Epsilon Sigma Alpha International
Russell Sage Circle K
Volunteer
Radiothon Volunteer
Committee Member
Relay For Life
Committee Member
President
Member
Kiwanis Advisor
Board Member
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$802
Colonie Jr Raiders Football
$860
Burnt Hills Jr Football
$500
Van Rensselaer Kiwanis
$500
Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary
$675
Montessori School of Schenectady
$10
Supporting Each Rural Fire Department Foundation
$140
Clifton Park Baseball
$1,200
Albany Comic Con
$375
Berkshire Farm Center
$246
National Kidney Foundation
$500
Unity House of Troy, Inc
$500
Best Buddies
$1,000
Conroy Classic
$600
Bethlehem Tomboys
$820
Poohs Corner
$82
$60
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
$200
Shalmont Jr Football
$750
Colonie Elks Lodge #2192
$500
JDRF $419
Delmar Dolfins
$61
March of Dimes
$500
Out of the Pits, Inc
$4
Albany County Department of Children, Youth,
& Families
$600
ARC of Rensselaer County
$500
Susan G Komen Foundation
$33
Burnt Hills Pop Warner
$10
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Jersey Auction)
$3,605
The ALS Association
$410
Menands Junior Baseball & Softball
$525
Capital District YMCA
$2,900
Regional Food Bank of NENY
$2,500
American Cancer Society Bark For Life
$46
National Association on Mental Illness
$2,500
Derek Murphy Fund
$680
Ballston Spa Little League Travel Team
$315
Mary Kay Foundation
$389
CRAAB! $564
$7,595
$13,943
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American Cancer Society Coaches vs Cancer

$10,000
$11,912
ALS Therapy Development Institute - Ales for ALS
$620
American Cancer Society (Jersey Auction)
$3,770
CMT Support and Action Group - Upstate NY
$56
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater NYS
$375
Albany Latinfest
$400
The Deanna Marie Rivers Foundation
$84
Schenectady County Republican Womens Club
$500
South Colonie Schools
$302
St. Augustines School
$450
Girl Scouts of NENY
$175
American Cancer Society Relay For Life
$61,558
$170
CRAAB! $112
Gift In Kind
Cohoes-Waterford Elks
$64
15-Love $64
Twin Rivers Boy Scout Council
$54
Sage Computer Associates
$38
Marianne Blair Memorial
$38
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
$38
$500
105th MP Co Alumni Association
$38
St. Lukes Catholic Church
$46
Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
$500
Miracle League of the Capital Region
$64
Troy Police Beneovolent & Protective Association
$38
Friends of Michelle Martineau Lake
$38
RPI Athletics
$106
Anthony Lanesey Memorial Fund
$64
Samaritan Hospital Womens Health Center
$138
Saugerties Jr/Sr High School Math Club
$100
American Cancer Society Coaches vs
Cancer - Waterford-Halfmoon High School
$75
Families Together in NYS
$38
$17,000
Albany Fire Department Engine 1 / Rescue 1
$128
$500
$5
Commission for Economic Opportunity
$38
Twin Bridges Rotary Club
$38
Maple Ski Ridge
$64

Twin Rivers Boy Scout Council
St. Henrys Church
To Love A Child
The Food Pantries
To Life!
Elsmere Elementary PTA
Woodlawn Elementary School
NYS Troopers Ski Team
Chilis - St Jude Childrens Research
Hospital Fundraiser
East Greenbush YMCA
Historic Cherry Hill
Church of St. Clare
Cohoes Community Center
Rensselaer Pop Warner Football
Albany Academy
CAPCOM Foundation
Pine Bush Little League
Saratoga County 4-H
Center for Disability Services
Union College Athletics
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Friends of Sanford Stud Farm
St. Clements Catholic School
STRIDE, Inc
Seton Health Foundation
St. Madeleine Sophie School
Wildwood Foundation
Cat Tales Rescue
Grace Christian School
Troy Boys & Girls Club
New York AMVETS
Best Buddies
Carmen Little League
Christ Our Light Seniors
Winslow Therapeutic
Bowling Against Bullying
Helping Hands Preschool
Pittsfield Jr Football
ESPN Radio
$60
$38
$115
$86
$38
$38
$38
$52
$38
$74
$38
$38
$300
$38
$76
$64
$40
$500
$76
$38
$100
$100
$64
$128
$38
$65
$75
$38
$125
$38
$38
$38
$29
$128
$38
$76
$38
$38
$38
$80
$38
$19
$128
Plan Ahead Events

$38
Catholic Charities
$38
Coopers Crew - JDRF
$50
Cub Scout Pack 64 - Loudonville
$38
Colonie Senior Service Centers
$38
Epilepsy Foundation
$38
Troy High School Lacrosse
$56
La Salle Institute
$64
Police Unity Tour
$60
Susan G Komen for the Cure
$200
$38
North Colonie Youth Baseball
$38
Equinox
$60
$75
Mayfair Nursery School
$38
Albany City Council PTA
$52
Randall Boys & Girls Club
$29
Holy Spirit School
$38
$76
Albany County Bar Association
$38
SAFE - Sports are for Everyone
$64
Schoharie County ARC
$48
Spring Youth Baseball
$38
Northeast Kidney Foundation
$83
Hoosick Area Church Assoc.
$38
St. Jude the Apostle School
$60
Trinity Alliance
$38
St. Matthews - Voorheesville
$64
Newmeadow $75
Tyler DeMarco Foundation
$75
Kiwanis Club of N. Greenbush
$60
Saratoga Wine & Food Festival
$100
Albany Med Kids
$76
Nassau Hose Company
$65
Rotary Club
$33
Rotary District 7190
$308
Sage Computer Associates
$135
RPI Hockey
$64
Albany Cougars Special Hockey
$60
Scleroderma Foundation
$60
$64
Jonesy Open
$500
SEFCU
$273
Rensselaer County STOP-DWI
$60
CDPHP $100
Park Avenue Nursery School
$46
St. Colmans Home Inc
$38
ARC of Rensselaer County
$75
Colden Company
$38
Girl Scout Troop 2336
$75
Siena College - Saints Alive
$75
RPI Football
$38
Nassau Reformed Church
$38
Northside Little League
$38
Charlotte Knights Baseball
$25
Town Square Media
$64
Sacandaga Bible Conference
$64
Bettys Be Brave Foundation
$64
McLane Foodservice
$38
Family and Child Services
$38
Castleton Elementary School
$64
$175
Cap. District Easter Seals of NY
$575
Coxsackie Owlz Travel Baseball
$46
Coxsackie Bats
$140
PEF Region 8
$75
Sand Lake Center for the Arts
$38
Jacks Place
$65
Knights of Columbus
$46
Chestertown Rotary Club
$65
CAPCOM Foundation
$50
St. Augustines PTA
$38
PEF $128
St. Peters Health Partners
$38
St. Marys - St. Alphonsus School
$74
Albany Historical Archives
$38
Hagerstown Suns
$25
St. Marys School
$56
Oakwood Christian School
$38
The College of St Rose
$110
Ellis Medical Foundation
$90
Camp Bow Wow
$100
Happy Cat Rescue, Inc
$38
Albany-Colonie Chamber
$70
Girl Scouts of NENY
$64
American Legion Post 1040
$64
Friends of the Rail Trail
$38
Waterford Youth Council, Inc
$38
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CSEA Local #250 and #277
$64
Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Foundation
$38
St. Catherines
$100
Seton Health Auxiliary
$80
East Greenbush Fire Department
$38
Voorheesville Community Pre-School
$50
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
$38
Galway PTSA
$38
miSci $80
$450
Saint Gregorys School
$60
United Sisters of NY
$38
Susan Odell Taylor School
$38
Best Buddies
$75
School 14 - Troy
$64
Elks Club of Clifton Park
$64
JAM (James A Mesko) Fund
$80
Whiskers Animal Benevolent League
$38
Connor Moran Fundraiser
$38
Merrill Lynch
$400
New Hope Ministries
$64
$38
Underground Railroad History Project
$140
NYS Fraternal Order of Police
$140
Altamont Community Food Pantry
$38
Jay Vandervort
$76
New Jerusalem Church
$76
Wildwood Foundation
$500
Steve Delisle - Bowling for Anthony
$64
Irish American Heritage Museum
$65
Maple Hill Basketball Wounded Warrier Project
$46
Our Saviors Lutheran School
$38
Fitness Together
$38
$64
Robert and Dorothy Ludwig JCC of Schenectady
$38
Sand Creek Middle School
$38
Daytona Cubs
$25
Lady Bombers
$38
Eagle Elementary PTO
$38
Averill Park Education Foundation
$38
$64
Help A Hero
$50
Starlight Childrens Foundation
$1,000
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Niskayuna Co-Op
$64
New Scotland Elementary School
$64
Watervliet High School
$38
JDRF $38
USPS $175
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
$38
JWS Memorial Scholarship Fund
$64
TJ Smith Memorial Fund
$65
St. Pauls Center
$38
Northeast Health Foundation
$64
$46
Town of Clifton Park
$102
CSEA Labor Local 670
$46
Heatly Elementary PTO
$64
Family & Childrens Service of the Capital Region
$38
Burnt Hills Rowing Association
$56
The Conference that Counts
$19
Unity House of Troy, Inc
$38
Derek Murphy Fund
$38
Loudonville Christian School
$46
Watervliet Police Benevolent Association
$85
American Red Cross
$500
Town of Wilton
$38
Schmitz Memorial Foundation
$64
Italian Community Center
$38
Rensselaer County
$75
General Electric
$75
Wood Road Elementary School
$85
Holy Spirit School
$38
Andy Cummings Benefit
$38
Glens Falls Hospitals Research Center
$38
Halfmoon Youth Baseball
$90
eba Theater
$118
Fort Wayne TinCaps
$25
The College of St Rose Baseball
$100
Friends of Stillwater Glen Hollow Park
$38
Saddlewood Elementary School
$38
Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs
$64
Capital Region Theological Center
$38
Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region
$38
Troy Youth Association
$46
St. Marys School - Ballston Spa
$38
Capital District Soap Box Derby
$78

$38
Spina Bifida Association of NENY
$75
Galactosemia Foundation
$38
HVCC Womens Enterprise
$38
Kitten Angels
$38
St. Marys Academy
$46
$55
Rabbit Ramble
$38
Woodland Hill Montessori School
$46
Wonderland Cooperative Nursery School
$38
Stick It To Brain Tumors
$29
Shaker Road PTA
$38
ENY Titans Travel Baseball
$46
Voorheesville PTA
$76
Special Olympics Massachusetts
$64
The Albany Medical College / vonWillebrands Disease Treatment Center
$64
Rensselaer County Tourism
$38
Academy of the Holy Names
$96
Shatekon Elementary School
$26
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation
$38
Cairo Little League
$38
CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services
$90
Albany PAL
$500
Capital District YMCA
$65
St. Marys Church
$38
Sight Society of NENY, Inc
$64
Consumer Directed Choices, Inc
$38
Commission for Economic Opportunity
$227
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Pres.
$76
$75
Friends of Fort Crailo
$76
Whitney Young Jr Health Services
$46
The Ohio State Alumni - Capital Region
$38
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
$75
Bleeding Disorders of Northeastern NY
$38
Saratoga Bridges
$50
Beth Walsh
$64
Special Olympics
$125
Spring Youth Baseball
$55
Karens Kids
$100
Dominick J Catalfamo Engin. Career Scholarship Fund
$38
Darcie Trapasso Tennis Camp
$60
Brown School
Polish American Citizens Club
Guilderland Chamber of Commerce
Hope 7 Community Center
Celebrate Recovery
Boy Scout Troop 62 - The Nomads
Blue Star Mothers
West Sand Lake Elementary
Cohoes Community Center
Coopers Crew - JDRF
Saratoga American Little League
ENY Titans Travel Baseball
Jake & Ben Swomiak Special Needs Fund
Green Meadow PTO
Huntingtons Disease Society of America
Trooper Foundation State of NY, Inc
Yankee Trails
Clifton Park Nursery School
Hudson Valley Comm. College - Race Against Stigma
Montessori School of Schenectady
Troop 46 / Pack 211
Scotia Glenville Varsity Swim Team
Steve Capparizzos Pet Connection
Jump Rope for Heart - Gardner Dickinson PTO
Junior Achievement
United Counseling Services
Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Junior Achievement
Golub Corporation
The Altamont Fair
City of Albany, Office of Special Events
NKF Tigers Tournament
The Deanna Marie Rivers Foundation
NY National Long Term Care Brokers
Catholic Charities Disablities Services
Capital City Mission
Lorri Parsi - Motorcycle Run
Girl Scouts of NENY
The Cathedral of All Saints
Lindas Fight Against Colon Cancer
Colonie Little League
Park Avenue Nursery School
$48
$64
$76
$38
$46
$26
$64
$38
$64
$38
$38
$300
$46
$15
$64
$26
$38
$26
$38
$192
$38
$38
$38
$76
$76
$64
$250
$46
$75
$75
$76
$46
$38
$1,040
$38
$38
$64
$64
$170
$38
$38
$48
$38
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Russell Sage Circle K
$64
Okte Elementary School PTO
$38
Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary
$104
Art de Cure
$74
Crohns & Colitis Foundation
$38
Tenendaho Canoe Association
$46
AllOverAlbany.com $64
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
$56
Homeless Action Committee
$64
Ladies Auxiliary of the Watervliet Elks
$38
Mekeel Christian Academy
$85
Town Bowling Academy
$38
$100
Shenendehowa Preschool PTA
$38
Fresno Grizzlies
$25
CRAAB! $38
Church of St. Mary
$150
Altamont Free Library
$38
Wiccopee Fire Company
$38
Cambridge Lions Club
$38
Albany Curling Club
$82
Myles of Smyles
$38
Angel Names Association
$38
Parish of Mater Christi
$50
Big Brothers Big Sisters
$38
$48
Empire Servicedog Program, Inc.
$38
Lake Placid Elementary School
$26
Shelters of Saratoga
$29
Altamont Elementary School
$38
Colonie Lacrosse Booster Club
$46
South Colonie SEPTA
$38
$300
Samaritan / St Peters Hospital
$38
Rudy C. Ciccotti Center
$38
Watervliet Public Library
$38
Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region
$60
JDRF $125
Inland Empire 66
$25
$85
Steven Henry Memorial
$60
LaVigne Benefit Committee
$38
Sunmark FCU
$75
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United Counseling Services

Colonie Crossfire Softball League
Southwest Airlines (Make-A-Wish Foundation)
PKU - Megan Childrose
AW Becker Elementary School
Excelsior College NYS Student Scholarship
Camp Chingachgook
HATAS - Homeless and Travelers Aid Society
Town of East Greenbush
Christian Brothers Academy
Womens Employment Resource Center
Van Rensselaer Kiwanis
Midland Rockhounds
Arthritis Foundation
Kare 4 Kara
The Food Pantries
Halfmoon Baseball League
AW Becker Elementary School
Geoff Wolfgang Benefit
Walmart - Glenmont
Tri-City Bombers Baseball
Dunkin Donuts - Connect Center for Youth
Union College Athletics
Beloit Snappers
Karens Kids
New York Oncology & Hematology
Cub Scout Pack 62
Nicholas F Murray Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Arthritis Foundation
Troy Youth Association
Walmart - Glenmont
Rachel Murray Benefit (Hodgkins Lymphoma)
Team Charlie Bean (Osteopetrosis)
Schaghticoke Fair
Amsterdam Mohawks
New York State Police Troop K
Colonie Senior Service Centers
Lansingburgh Baseball Booster Club
Teens for Jeans - Aeropostale
The College of St Rose Mens Basketball
St Peters Hospital ALS Regional Center
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
$38
$38
$1,350
$38
$75
$38
$64
$125
$38
$38
$64
$75
$25
$95
$75
$75
$38
$38
$38
$64
$38
$500
$64
$25
$200
$64
$46
$38
$100
$26
$64
$38
$200
$38
$75
$76
$38
$38
$76
$64
$200
$38

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County
Northeastern Association of the Blind
FARE - Food Allergy Research & Education
American Cancer Society Hope Club
Independent Living Center of Hudson Valley
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation
Voorheesville Community School Foundation
Russell Sage College Nutrition Students
Northeastern Association of the Blind
Reformed, Presbyterian, & Methodist
Red Hat Society - Spindle City Divas
Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program
City of Albany, Office of Special Events
North Pocono Amateur Softball Association
Capital District Community Gardens
Schenectady County Community College Foundation
Coxsackie / Greene Correctional Facility
Lake Lauderdale Improvement Association
$76
$70
$100
$64
$83
$60
$60
$79
$46
$64
$38
$75
$38
$56
$100
$45
$17
$46
$46
$38
$500
$39
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Rensselaer County Department of Youth
Brunswick Community Assistance
Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady
Daughers of Sarah Senior Center
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Center for Donation & Transplant
Mental Health Association of NYS
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Colonie Girls Basketball Boosters
Monetary Donation
Hannahs Hope Fund

Thomas Patrick Morrison Foundation
In-Stadium Fundraising Total
Gift In Kind Total
Monetary Donation Total
$38
$150
$38
$38
$86
$76
$52
$38
$38
$38
$1,500
$5,000
$1,000
$500
$500
$138,903
$53,502
$8,500
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Vermont Lake Monsters

Centennial Field - Burlington, VT
MLB Affiliate: Oakland Athletics
Charitable Summary

As the only professional sports team in the state of Vermont, the Vermont Lake Monsters understand the
importance of taking an active role in the community. The Lake Monsters organization strives to provide a fun and
exciting ballpark experience, while recognizing individuals and organizations for their hard work and dedication
to the community. As a way to share Americas Pastime with members of the local community, the Lake Monsters
created the Share the Experience program.

Since its inception in 2009, the Share the Experience program has given youth, schools and charitable organizations the opportunity to come out to the ballpark and enjoy a Lake Monsters game. The Lake Monsters also
take part in many important outside programs and events to show support throughout the entire state. As a way
to give back to the local area, the Lake Monsters are continually donating their time and resources to non-profit
organizations and events.

As a very well known figure throughout all of Vermont and its surrounding areas, the Lake Monsters mascot
Champ attends many local initiatives and fundraisers. Some of these events include the Make-A-Wish Foundations
Walk for Wishes, the American Cancer Societys Strides against Breast Cancer Walk, and the Travis Roy Foundation
Wiffle Ball Tournament just to name a few. The Lake Monsters organization has always encouraged residents, local
businesses and other members of the community to take an active role in giving back to those in need of support.
Through many years of hard work, the Vermont Lake Monsters have developed strong relationships with many
community organizations and hope to continue these relationships for years to come.
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Hit the Books
Local Students
Every year, the Lake Monsters organization hosts the Hit The Books program, sponsored by Price Chopper, which
encourages children in grades K-8 to read throughout the summer. All Vermont schools are invited to participate
and any child who reads four books receives one child grandstand voucher that can be used for any regular season
game. This year, 338 students from all over Vermont and upstate New York participated in the program and over
$1,690 worth of tickets were distributed to the community.
Homeruns for Charity

Vermont Special Olympics
Every time a Lake Monsters player hits a homerun at Centennial Field, TD Bank donates $100 to the Vermont Special
Olympics. This year the Monsters hit 18 homeruns for a total donation of $1,800. Since the program started in 1998,
the Lake Monsters have hit 247 home runs at Centennial Field for a total donation of $24,700.
Scout Night Sleepovers

Local Scout Troops
The Lake Monsters host two annual Scout Sleepovers at Centennial Field. Local troops of Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts are invited out to a regular season home game and given the opportunity to camp out on the field postgame. Scouts set up their tents and sleeping bags, watch a movie, then spend the night sleeping under the stars at
Centennial Field.
Ticket Fundraising Programs

The Lake Monsters developed a new school fundraising program

to complement their already existing fundraising program. In
2013, local organizations, schools, and little league teams sold
over 11,734 Lake Monsters tickets, for which they received a contribution back for the revenues that they generated. In total, the
Lake Monsters donated roughly $35,202 to these organizations.
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Pink in the Park Night
Each season, the Lake Monsters host Pink in the Park night at Centennial Field to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Players wear special pink jersey and pink ribbon pins are given out to fans in attendance. Breast Cancer survivors are invited to throw out ceremonial first pitches and people are encouraged to make a donation for Breast
Cancer research.

Local Military Personnel
The Lake Monsters host a Military Appreciation Night at Centennial Field sponsored by Revision Military each season. All current and past Military members and their families are given complimentary tickets and recognized all
night long for their dedication and commitment to serving our country. Military members serve as an honor guard,
recently returned soldiers throw out ceremonial first pitches, and other military members sing our National Anthem
and God Bless America. A special video is also shown where players gave thanks to our troops.
Heres to the Heroes

Local Military Personnel
In partnership with Farrell Distributing, the Lake Monsters offer free reserved seating tickets all season long to any
past or present military personnel and their families. In 2013, 608 tickets were given to men and women who have
served our country through the Heres to the Heroes program. Total value of tickets donated this year was $4,864.
Outstanding Students
Local Students
This program honors students in grades K-12 across the state of Vermont who display hard work and dedication
in school. Whether its perfect attendance, a spectacular display of determination, or a stellar representation of the
school in academics, this program recognizes Vermont students for their scholastic achievements. Each student
selected was invited to a game where they were recognized on the field for their efforts and presented with a certificate. This year, 825 students were recognized and $4,125 worth of tickets was donated to the program.
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Monster Student Athlete
Local Students
This program honors students in grades K-12 across the state of Vermont who display hard work and dedication
in athletics. In order to be recognized, students must be nominated by a coach. Each student who was nominated
was invited to a game to be recognized on the field for their efforts and presented with a certificate. This year, 511
students were recognized at the game and $2,555 worth of tickets was donated to the program.
Player Appearances
Local Youth and Organizations
Lake Monster players make an impact in the community by sharing their

love of baseball during various player appearances throughout the season.
When not at the field or on the road, players donate their time to local libraries where they read to children, answer questions, share stories, and
sign autographs. Other player appearances include autograph signings and
question and answer sessions with Little Leaguers, baseball clinics at Centennial Field, and local community festivals.
Ticket/Merchandise Donations
The Lake Monsters make ticket and merchandise donations to local non-profit organizations, charities, and fans. In
2013, they donated over $12,111.95 worth of tickets and merchandise.
Strike Out Hunger

Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf
This season, NBT Bank sponsored a promotion called Strike Out Hunger. Each time a Lake Monsters pitcher threw
a strikeout at home during the month of July, NBT Bank donated $10 to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. A
total of 123 strikeouts were thrown during July 2013, which allowed for $1,230 to be donated to the Chittenden
Emergency Food Shelf.
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Share the Experience

The Share the Experience program is designed to give underprivileged youth and other non-profit groups the opportunity to come out to the ballpark and enjoy a Lake Monsters game. Companies including McKenzie, Cabot, and
The Tech Group made contributions in 2013 in order to donate Lake Monster tickets to schools or youth charitable
organizations. The participating companies donated $2,350 worth of tickets this past season to help share the Lake
Monsters experience with as many kids as possible. Money is also contributed to this program through auctions
held online and at Centennial field. Ballpark and online auctions contributed over $20,000 to the Share the Experience Program in 2013.
CHAMP - Lake Monsters Mascot

CHAMP is a well-known celebrity in Vermont who frequently makes appearances in the community both in and out
of season. Champ made over 44 hours worth of appearances in 2013 including the Make-A-Wish Foundations Walk
for Wishes, The American Cancer Societys Strides against Breast Cancer Walk, and the Travis Roy Foundation Wiffle
Ball Tournament to provide support to those living with spinal cord injuries. Organizations enjoy using CHAMPs
friendly and outgoing personality as a way to help make their events fun and exciting. CHAMP attends all types
of events including charity walks, local little leagues events, community festivals, kids days, libraries etc. The total
value of Champs time donated this year was valued approximately at $4,500.
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Lake Monsters Staff Community Involvement

Kyle Bostwick
Vice President
Town of Hinesburg Planning

Commission Board Member
Nate Cloutier
General Manager
University of Vermont
Key-Note Speaker
Burlington Young Professionals
Steering
Committee Member
University of Vermont
Event Committee Member
Champlain College Key-Note Speaker
Joe Doud
Assistant General Manager
Local Schools Key-Note Speaker

Burlington Young
Professionals Director of Membership
Everybody Wins!
Board of Directors
Everybody Wins!
Volunteer Reader
Winooski High School
Student Mentor
Adam Matth
Box Office Manager
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

Field Auctions
Hit the Books
Gift in Kind
$20,329.00 Heres to the Heroes

$1,690.00 Monster Student Athletes
Outstanding Students
Monetary Donations
Tickets and Merchandise
Home Runs for Charity- Vermont
Special Olympics
$1,800.00 Mascot Appearances
Share the Experience
$2,350.00
Ticket Fundraising Programs
$35,202.00 In Stadium Fundraising
Monetary Donations
Strikeout Hunger- Chittenden
Emergency Food Shelf
$1,230.00 Gift in Kind
$4,864.00
$2,555.00
$4,125.00
$12,112.00
$4,500.00
$22,019
$40,582
$28,156

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Bowman Field - Williamsport, PA
MLB Affiliate: Philadelphia Phillies
Charitable Summary

The Williamsport Crosscutters strive to be a constructive force within their community. The organization maintains this positive role by developing strong ties with the people and businesses of the city and surrounding communities. The Williamsport Crosscutters are committed to creating fun and rewarding programs
that will benefit the residents of the Susquehanna Valley. Throughout the year, the Williamsport Crosscutters
team with many organizations by donating tickets to games, merchandise and other memorabilia. These items
are used for different events, each benefiting the local community. In all, thousands of tickets are donated to
groups who may not have had the means to experience the Crosscutters on their own. Crosscutters staff members, as well as players and coaches, donate their time to the community, racking up over 500 service hours
in 2013 alone. With corporate partners such as the Lycoming County United Way and Susquehanna Bank, the
Crosscutters are able to bring successful programs that raise thousands of dollars for the community. The United Way Home Run Team has raised more than $136,000 over 19 years, and the Strikeouts for Stellar Education
program helped contribute over $5,000 to those less fortunate. The success of these and other programs depend on the support of the local community. As these programs grow, so do the relationships between the
Crosscutters and the people of the Williamsport area.
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Cutters Food/Clothing Drives
Various
In 2013, the Crosscutters held 2 food drives and 1 clothing drive at Historic Bowman Field. Fans who donated any
canned or non-perishable food item, or gently worn apparel item during these drives received a General Admission
ticket to that nights game for just $1. Over 1,000 pounds of food and 500 pounds of clothing was collected and
donated to the Central PA Food Bank, The American Rescue Workers, and The Salvation Army, where it was distributed to local families in need.
The Dominican Plate

ACES
On August 5 the Crosscutters held our first annual Dominican Plate, an event to celebrate the culture and heritage of our Latin players and community members, with
all proceeds benefitting locally founded A.C.E.S. a charity
focused on education efforts in the Dominican. The night
featured traditional Dominican food, drink and dancing all
served up by the Cutters Latin players. This first ever event
raised $2,900 for the A.C.E.S. program.

Sgt. Sean Thomas Foundation and Masonic
Charities
This summer, the Crosscutters celebrated Military Appreciation night. The night included special military themed
jerseys that were worn by Cutters players and coaches, that were auctioned off during the game. Proceeds from the
auction benefited the Sgt. Sean Thomas foundation and local Masonic charities.
United Way Home Run Team

Lycoming County United Way
The Crosscutters again teamed up with businesses throughout the community to present the United Way Home
Run Team in 2013. Local businesses pledged to donated $25 each time a Cutters player hit a home run at Historic
Bowman Field. In 2013, this initiative raised over $13,750 for the Lycoming County United Way. With the annual
help of local businesses, the Home Run Team has raised more than $136,000 over 19 seasons.
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Turn Back the Clock Night
Veterans Memorial Park
On June 29 the Crosscutters held Turn Back the Clock Night and went back in time to honor the 1989 Williamsport
Bills. Unique Williamsport Bills replica jerseys were worn by players and coaches. Fans could bid on the jerseys during the game through a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Veterans Memorial Park of Williamsport. Through
the auction, over $3,200.00 was raised.
Strikeouts for Stellar Education

CAPPA
The Williamsport Crosscutters partnered with Susquehanna Bank to deliver the Stikeouts for Stellar Education program. Throughout the 2013 season, Susquehanna Bank made a donation for every strikeout thrown by a Cutters
pitcher during home games. $5,000 was raised for CAPPA which benefits local, underpriveledged children.
Sweet Seats Program

Various
Each year the Cutters donate tickets to organizations whose members would otherwise be unable to attend a
game due to physical or economical limitations. In 2013 the Cutters donated 167 tickets to seven organizations
who took part in this program.
Irish Heritage Night

Ks for Cancer
The Crosscutters celebrated Irish Heritage Night on July 20 with plenty of Irish food, folklore and even Irish Jig
dancers! The players also wore special Irish themed jerseys that were auctioned off to fans during the game. The
luck of the Irish was with us, as over $3,100.00 was raised for Ks for Cancer, a locally founded charity.
Charitable Tuesdays
Various
Throughout the season the Crosscutters provided local charitable organizations the opportunity to join us at the
ballpark and promote their programs. This new initiative called Charitable Tuesdays highlighted one organization
at each Tuesday game. The organization was interviewed on-field before the game, got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and was able to set up a table in our concourse to distribute information to Cutters fans. Six organizations participated in this program.

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Cutters Grand Slam Reading Program
Local Elementary Schools
For 17 seasons the Crosscutters have been promoting the importance of reading and education through the Grand
Slam Reading Program. Each spring a member of the Cutters staff and mascot Boomer visit local elementary schools
to promote reading. The students are encouraged to read, especially during the summer months. Students who
read 4 books during the summer win two free tickets to a Crosscutters game. One lucky student was randomly
drawn from all participants as the Grand Prize winner and received a new laptop computer from Susquehanna
Computer Innovations. Again this year nearly 30 schools participated, with almost 10,000 students enrolled in the
program.
Hot Stove League Dinner & Auction

YWCA Northcentral PA
The Crosscutters hosted our 7th annual Hot Stove League Dinner and Auction in January, 2013, with proceeds from
the event going to YWCA Northcentral PA. Guests speakers from both the Phillies and the Crosscutters marked
the night, including former Major Leaguers Denny McLain and Tom
OMalley. The night also featured a live and silent auction of sports
memorabilia. More than 300 people attended this sold out event. A
portion of the ticket proceeds and all money raised from the auctions
was donated to the YWCA. In all, $4000 was raised.
Cutters 5k Run for CDC

Childrens Development Center
In June, the Crosscutters hosted a 5k Run for the Childrens Development Center of Williamsport. Runners and walkers had the chance to
compete against the Cutters manager and members of our coaching
staff. A total of $10,000 was raised.
Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Night and Cap Auction

Prevent Child Abuse PA
This summer, the Crosscutters celebrated Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Night. Special caps were worn by Cutters
players and coaches, and auctioned off during the game. Proceeds from the auction reached over $200 and benefited Prevent Child Abuse PA.
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Crosscutters Staff Community Involvement

Bill Gehron
Director of Food & Beverage
American Rescue Workers
Newberry Lions Club
Sojourners Ministry
Salvation Army
A.C.E.S. North America
Gabe Sinicropi
VP Marketing, Public Relations
Volunteer
Board Member
Volunteer
Bell Ringer
Volunteer
Kiwanis Club of Williamsport

Member
Kiwanis 5K Run
Co-Chairman
Little League World Series
PA Announcer/Volunteer
Board of Directors
Sons of Italy Lodge #2786
Co-Founder/Member
Chairman-Marketing Committee
Funds Distr. Committee
Lycoming County United Way Tailgate at the Dome
Chairman & Host
ESPN Williamsport High School Sports Awards Banquet
Emcee
Williamsport Sun-Gazette High School Sports Awards Banquet
Emcee
Cutters 5K Run
Committee Member
Various Community Functions
Guest Speaker/Emcee
Carl E. Stotz Memorial Bridge Dedication
Emcee
Wpt/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Wpt/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
Chairman-Marketing Committee
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Prevent Child Abuse PA
$250
Veterans Memorial Park
$3,210
Tiadaghton Forest Fire Fighters Association
$1,000
Childrens Development Center
$10,000
Ks for Cancer
$3,173
Master Sgt Sean Thomas Foundation
$2,945
CAPPA $5,000
Sandy S Eddinger Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
$1,000
ACES North America
$1,000
Williamsport Independent Media
$1,000
$1,000
PA Partners in the Arts Program
$1,000
$13,750
Central PA Food Bank Score for your Neighbors
$1,550
Monetary Donations
Ks for Cancer
YWCA Northcentral PA
West Branch Valley Chapter Sports Hall of Fame
New York Penn League Foundation
ACES North America
Sweet Seats Program
Tickets & Merchandise
Monetary Donations
$50
$4,075
$50
$1,000
$2,900
$1,002
$8,642
$45,878
$8,075

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St. Petersburg, Florida 33704

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Table of Contents

Total League Contributions

Total League Contributions

Total Contributions: $1,392,224

To Our Fans and Communities:

Community Programs & Promotions

Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

R.O.C.S. volunteers prepared a meal for families staying at the Ronald

Challenger Division Baseball Game

Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

School Supply Drive

Anti-Bullying Pep Rally

Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Food and Toiletry Drive

IronBirds Staff Community Involvement

Lee Greely, Group Sales Manager

Aberdeen Chamber Member

Ian Clark, Ticket Operations

Havre de Grace Rotary

Annual Fundraising & Contributions

Baltimore Tool Bank

In Stadium Fundraising (cont.)

Pathfinders for Autism

Ticket and Merchandise Donations $9,560

Overall Contributions for 2013: $35,300

Community Programs & Promotions

Doubledays Hot Stove Dinner for Majorpalooza

Relay for Life

Fire Truck Pull

Auburn YMCA Baseball Camp

Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Doubleday Staff Community Involvement

Merry Go Round Playhouse and Musical Theatre Festival

Merry Go Round Playhouse

Annual Fundraising & Contributions

Doubledays Hot Stove Dinner

Overall Contributions for 2013: $53,755

Community Programs & Promotions

Stars of the Game

Local Speaking Events

Area Schools & Colleges

Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Hit the Books Reading Program

United Way Day of Caring

Concession Donation Boxes

Free Outdoor Movie

Genesee County Youth Bureau

Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Catholic Charities of WNY

Personal Care Items Collection

Community Action of Orleans & Genesee

Care Package Collection

Autographed Baseball Raffles

Throughout the season, the Muckdogs raffled off baseballs

Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Hillside Family of Agencies

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Concession Stand Fundraisers

Total League Contributions