THIS JANUARY UNIVERSITY OF The first-ever Mules First Pitch Banquet, a CENTRAL MISSOURI fundraising event where we will induct the first class of outstanding Mules baseball players into the Mules JAN 28 Diamond Club. SATURDAY 2017 6:00 PM YOU’RE INVITED Student Recreation Join us for the banquet and awards ceremony. Mules Baseball is one of the top NCAA Division II programs & Wellness Center in the U.S. The Baseball Mules have twice won the NCAA National Championship in 1994 and 2003, and were Runner-up for the title in 2001. They have won NCAA Regional Championships 17 times includ- ing a dynasty of six consecutive championships 2000-2005, and dominated MIAA baseball earning 25 conference championship crowns, nearly 50% of all conference titles over the past 50 years.

HOME OF THE MULES Home to the Mules baseball program is James R. Crane Stadium, one of the premier baseball venues in the country, serving as host for NCAA Regional Cham- pionship games 12 times and site of the MIAA Tourna- ment 9 times. Our nationally-ranked baseball pro- gram and facility attract teams and fans from all across the U.S. to Warrensburg strengthening our local economy. Your contribution will help improve training, conditioning, and practice facilities, provide team equipment, defray travel costs and support post-sea- son tournament play.

See Sponsor Packages for Ticket Prices THE BANQUET GUESTS BIOGRAPHIES Emcee for the banquet will be Bob Jackson, BOB JACKSON Marketing and Promotions Director for UCM Athletics and the voice of Mules Baseball on the Central Bob is Marketing & Promotions Director for UCM Missouri Sports Radio Network. We are also honored Athletics and on the broadcast team of Central to have Mike Macfarlane as our banquet keynote Missouri Sports Radio Network where he is the voice of speaker. Mike was a MLB catcher for 13 years, Mules Baseball. Bob moved to Warrensburg and playing with the for 9 of those joined KOKO Radio as Sports Director in 1981. He years, and was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall was play-by-play commentator for Mules baseball, of Fame in 2013. football and basketball, as well as Jennies basketball. Prior to coming to Warrensburg Bob was sports Head Coach of Mules Baseball, Kyle Crookes, will director at KWOS radio in Jefferson City where he provided play-by-play for Lincoln University football introduce the 2017 Mules Baseball team and preview and basketball. the upcoming season, including the always exciting Houston Winter Invitational at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. MIKE MACFARLANE Mike is a catcher who played for the Kansas City Royals, , and during his 13 year career. He was drafted in the 4th Round in 1985, and in 1988 became the first Royals rookie catcher to start an RSVP Online: ucmfoundation.org/firstpitch17 opening day game in 19 years. In 1992, he led the Royals with 17 home runs and .445 slugging Or Call: percentage. Mike became the Royals leader in all-time 660-543-8000 games caught in 1994, and is ranked 6th among American League catchers with a .933 fielding percentage while throwing out 35% of attempting basestealers. He has a lifetime batting average of .252 with 129 home runs and 514 RBIs, playing in 1,164 major league games. Mike is from Stockton, CA and played collegiate baseball at Santa Clara University. He was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2013, and is co-owner of Mac n Seitz, a baseball and softball athletic performance training center in Kansas City. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT There are several ways to support the Mules First Pitch Banquet and we would appreciate your generous participation. All ticket holders will receive a copy of the Mules First Pitch Banquet GRAND SLAM SPONSOR Program, and in addition: $1,000 Reserved table for 4 at the First Pitch Banquet EVENT SPONSORS 4 tickets to the UCM Mules Basketball games 4 Mules Baseball caps STUDENTS SPONSOR Crystal baseball trophy (1) per sponsor Engraved baseball bat (1) per sponsor $30 Prominent recognition in the First Pitch Banquet Program First Pitch Banquet ticket Student Sponsor level reserved for UCM students, current Mules Group photo with guests of honor ballplayers’ siblings, and children age 12 and under FANS SPONSOR DIAMOND SPONSOR $4,000 $40 Preferred reserved table for 8 at the First Pitch Banquet Seating for 1 at the First Pitch Banquet 8 tickets to the UCM Mules Basketball game UCM Mules Basketball game ticket Fan Sponsor level reserved for Mules Players’ parents, MDC 8 Mules Baseball caps inductee guests. Crystal baseball trophy (1) per sponsor BALL CAP SPONSOR Engraved baseball bat (1) per sponsor $75 Prominent recognition in the First Pitch Banquet Program Seating for 1 at the First Pitch Banquet Group photo with guests of honor UCM Mules Basketball game ticket Mules Baseball Cap ADVERTISING SPONSORS CRYSTAL BALL SPONSOR $250 FULL-PAGE PROGRAM SPONSOR Seating for 2 at the First Pitch Banquet $1,500 2 tickets to the UCM Mules Basketball game Reserved table for 4 at the First Pitch Banquet 2 Mules Baseball Caps 4 UCM Mules Basketball game tickets Crystal baseball trophy (1) per sponsor Full-page advertisement in the First Pitch Banquet program SLUGGER SPONSOR $500 HALF-PAGE PROGRAM SPONSOR Seating for 2 at the First Pitch Banquet $750 2 tickets to the UCM Mules Basketball game Reserved table for 2 at the First Pitch Banquet 2 Mules Baseball caps 2 UCM Mules Basketball game tickets Crystal baseball trophy (1) per sponsor Half-page advertisement in the First Pitch Banquet Engraved baseball bat (1) per sponsor Program Prominent recognition in the First Pitch Banquet All Mules Basketball tickets are for the game that is to be played prior to the First Program Pitch Banquet which includes Mules Baseball ring ceremony