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Antonio L. Argiz 2010-11 Committee President & Chair of the Board Spring is a time to reflect, re-energize and re-strategize, and the Orange Bowl Committee is doing all of that and more to prepare for the upcoming 2010-11 Orange Bowl Festival. Let us take a moment to reflect on yet another successful Orange Bowl Festival. Under the leadership of immediate past president Phillis Oeters and CEO Eric Poms, the Committee hosted two successful athletic programs from the University of Iowa and Tech, along with the tens of thousands of their fans who flocked to South . I would like to congratulate and thank our partners, volunteers, committee members and staff, who worked hard to maintain the Orange Bowl Festival among the preeminent events in South Florida and nationwide. By bringing events that create significant economic impact and visibility to South Florida, the Committee defines what civic organizations should do for a community. Not only do we host two of the top rated football teams in the country at the FedEx Orange Bowl, but we also produce the successful MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic at the BankAtlantic Center. In addition, we have the Seminole Hard Rock Orange Bowl Halftime Show that continues to carry on the Orange Bowl tradition of providing world-class entertainment. Furthermore, both the AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon and the Baptist Health Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast in support of the FCA sold out filling ’s Jungle Island. But none of this would matter if we didn’t make a difference in the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. Last year, the Committee invested more than $750,000 in the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance benefitting nine leagues across eight Florida counties. And the upcoming season marks the 12th for the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance, home to some 15,000 youth football players and cheerleaders who depend on our contributions. With a record field of 731 participants, making it the largest youth regatta in the United States, young sailors came from from 24 countries as well as 26 U.S. states to Miami to compete in the 33rd Annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, a USA Junior Olympic Sailing event. Additionally, the Orange Bowl International hosts top players at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, home of the Sony Ericsson Open, and draws more than 1,000 international players to compete for one of the world's top junior titles. And since we understand how our support impacts youth and raises our community’s profile on an international level, we look forward to continuing our efforts with youth sports this year. Following the success of the 2009-10 Orange Bowl Festival, it is time to re-energize, and kick it up a notch, to take this organization to the next level. The Orange Bowl Committee must remain at the forefront of the community. The Orange Bowl Festival and its more than 50 annual events are not owned by anyone other than the people of South Florida. And we can’t let anyone forget that. As president, I plan on increasing the Committee’s year-round relevance in the community to further strengthen our position as a leading civic organization and in turn create revenue opportunities. Mr. Antonio L. Argiz received the gavel from Ms. And that’s only the beginning! Also in 2010, we will continue to build strong relationships with key Phillis Oeters, who served as President & Chair dur- ing the OBC’s 2009-10 Festival, on January 28 during stakeholders like the BCS, the Atlantic Coast Conference, our annual ticket patrons, community and an evening gala reception held at the Riviera Country corporate partners, and our new television partner, ESPN. Club in Coral Gables. The 72nd President & Chair, But before we begin the strategic planning for the 2010-11 Orange Bowl Festival, let’s take a moment Mr. Argiz is in his 10th year with the Committee and is to remember the sights and stories from the most recent Orange Bowl Festival. This issue of the the Chief Executive Officer and managing partner of Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra LLP. The upcoming Orange Bowl Insider will not only close out the 2009-10 Festival, but also give a glimpse of things to 2010-11 Orange Bowl Festival includes the 77th come this year. Enjoy! Annual Orange , the 17th Annual Sincerely, MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and the 12th season of the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance. The Orange Bowl game, the crown jewel of the Festival, will be played on Jan. 3 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Antonio L. Argiz 72nd President & Chairman of the Board

Jeffrey T. Roberts O. Ford Gibson Andrew P. Hertz Lee E. Stapleton Luis E. Boué Phillis Oeters Eric L. Poms Chair-Elect Vice Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Immediate Past Chief Executive President & Chair Officer Board of Directors: Timothy A. Battle, Shawn D. Crews, Alfonso A. Cueto, Larry Gautier, Sara B. Herald, Laura Morgan Horton, Edgar C. Jones Jr., Christopher E. Knight, Peyton White Lumpkin, Charles O. Morgan Jr., Matthew E. Morrall, Jeff E. Rubin, John P. (Jack) Seiler, Roberta B. Stokes, Hope G. Victor, and J. Hayes Worley Jr.

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In a game that featured one of the most dynamic offenses in the nation against one of the country’s stingiest defenses, it was the #10 Iowa Hawkeyes solving the #9 ’s triple option attack for a 24-14 victory at the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl. Despite a temperature of 49 degrees at kickoff, the coldest in the 76 year history of the football classic, the Hawkeyes had the Yellow Jackets feeling the heat from the start.

Iowa (11-2) earned its first win, matched the school record for victories and claimed its highest final ranking since fin- ishing No. 3 in 1960. Atlantic Coast Conference champion Georgia Tech (11-3) totaled nine first downs and 155 yards, both season lows.

The Yellow Jackets were first in the nation in time of possession, sec- ond in rushing and 11th in scoring. But they sputtered against an Iowa defense that held four bowl-bound teams to 10 points or less during the regular season. Adrian Clayborn led Iowa's defensive charge with two sacks and nine tackles, including two for a loss, and was chosen the game's most outstanding player.

With the victory, Iowa earned its first Orange Bowl win after losing in its previous appearance, a 2002 loss to Southern Cal 38-17 in the Hawkeyes' only other Orange Bowl appearance. The game marked the sixth appearance for Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl game and its first since 1967, the final game coached by the legendary Bobby Dodd.

The Hawkeye offense was led by Ricky Stanzi, who went 17 for 29 for 231 yards and threw two early in his return from a sprained ankle that sidelined him in the season's 10th game, and true freshman running back Brandon Wegher, who carried the ball 16 times for 113 yards and one score.

Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt went only 2 for 9 for 12 yards for Tech, which had a season-high seven punts. Jonathan Dwyer, a 1,300-yard rusher the past two seasons, netted only 49 yards on 14 carries against the Hawkeyes.

This marked the first meeting ever between these schools and was only the second time in Orange Bowl history that the Big Ten faced the ACC. The two conferences previously met in the 2006 FedEx Orange Bowl where Joe Paterno and his Penn State Nittany Lions outlasted Bobby Bowden and the 26-23 in a triple-overtime thriller.

The Orange Bowl Committee contin- ued its tradition of staging the most entertaining and prestigious halftime show in all of as the leg- endary R&B group Kool & The Gang headlined the Seminole Hard Rock Orange Bowl Halftime Show.

Produced and directed by ACT Productions, Kool & The Gang were joined by hundred of dancers from Bowl Games of America.

Famed international jazz vocalist Nicole Henry helped launch the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl by performing the National Anthem prior to kick-off while noted saxophonist Alto Reed played a rendition of America the Beautiful.

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2009-102009-10 AAwwarardsds andand HonorHonorss FedEx Orange Bowl - FWAA Courage Award The University of Connecticut football team was recognized as the winner of the FedEx Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. The Huskies per- severed throughout the 2009 season after the tragic death of starting Jasper Howard. Athletic Director Jeffrey A. Hathaway and head football coach Randy Edsall were presented the award at the AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon and during the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, where they were joined by Howard’s parents. Howard, a 20-year-old junior and Miami native, died in the early morning hours of Oct. 18, just hours after UConn’s homecoming win over Louisville, after he was stabbed during an alter- cation after a campus-sponsored party. The Courage Award was created by ESPN The Magazine's senior writer Gene Wojciechowski, also a FWAA member. A select group of writers from the FWAA votes on the winner each year. The requirements for nomination include dis- playing courage on or off the field, including overcoming an injury or physical handicap, pre- venting a disaster or living through hardship. Analyst, Hall of Famer Named Edwin Pope Vanguard Media Award Winner Bob Griese, the veteran ABC and ESPN college football analyst, has with Chris Spielman and Dave been named as the winner of the 2009 “Edwin Pope Orange Bowl Pasch. Griese has also been a Vanguard Media Award”, created by the Orange Bowl Committee member of the Orange Bowl (OBC) in 2007 to honor a member of the media who has made signifi- Committee since 1981. cant contributions to the game of college football and made an impact on the Orange Bowl or South Florida community. Named after Edwin Pope, the long- time sports editor and columnist for Following his retirement after a 14 year Hall of Fame NFL career, The Miami Herald, the award is to Griese took a job as an announcer for NBC Sports, teaming with be presented by the OBC to a mem- Charlie Jones for NFL games. Later, Griese was hired by ABC Sports ber of the media on an annual where he began to provide color commentary for college football games basis during Orange Bowl Festival Week. Pope was the first winner in alongside Keith Jackson. The duo proved to be one of the most mem- 2007, followed by former Journal-Constitution writer, and current orable tandems in any booth and worked together for 12 years. Today, CBS Television commentator and multi-media college football commen- Griese continues his work for ESPN on ABC for college football, teaming tator Tony Barnhart last year. Hall of Fame Class College Football Hall of Famers Jeff Davis of Clemson, Charlie Ward of As a sophomore, Chris Zorich was named a first-team All-American Florida State and Chris Zorich of Notre Dame were inducted into the beginning a stellar career that saw him win the Lombardi Award and Orange Bowl Hall of Fame for their impact on the history of the Orange was recognized as a unanimous All-America as a senior. In the final Bowl game. The trio was honored during the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl game of his collegiate career he was the Defensive Most Valuable during an on-field presentation. Player of the FedEx Orange Bowl. Zorich was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Jeff Davis was the leader of the defense that began the 1981 season as an unranked afterthought but finished the year as a squad that became national champions. As a senior, he was named the ACC’s Most Valuable Player, consensus All-American and conclud- ed his career with a 24-tackle MVP performance against Nebraska in the Orange Bowl for the national championship. Davis entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

Charlie Ward led Florida State to the 1992 ACC title as conference Player of the Year, and FedEx Orange Bowl victory over Nebraska where the Seminoles won the school’s first national championship, when he was named the game’s MVP. During that season, he captured the and the Maxwell, Camp and O’Brien awards. Ward entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. 4

20102010 BoBowlwl WWeekeek EvEventsents Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party Orange Bowl Fan Fest Each year, college football fans from all over the There was not a better way to spend the day country kick-off the Orange Bowl game day with before the Orange Bowl game than at the the Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party. In Orange Bowl Fan Fest at they Bayfront Park the northwest parking lot of Land Shark Amphitheater in Downtown Miami. The leg- Stadium, the party featured some of Miami’s endary R&B group Kool & The Gang headlined hottest local talent, interactive games, sports the game’s official pep rally, giving team loyalists memorabilia and Orange Bowl memory lane, and local residents alike a jump start on the contests, delicious food and a wide variety of beverages. group’s performance at the Seminole Hard Rock Orange Bowl Halftime Show. Excitement built throughout the day which also featured both the Georgia Tech and University of Iowa marching bands and cheerleaders, as well as The marching bands from Georgia Tech and Iowa, along with their the team mascots performing and adding to the pre-game frenzy. cheerleaders, also took the stage to rally their fans prior to the big game.

AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon Just days before their respective teams squared off at the FedEx who was named as the winner of the 2009 “Edwin Pope Orange Bowl Orange Bowl, nearly 1,000 fans packed Jungle Island for the 2010 Vanguard Media Award” and the University of Connecticut football AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon to meet the coaches and top team as the winner of the FedEx Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. players from Georgia Tech and the University of Iowa football teams as well as the school’s mascots and cheerleaders.

Head coaches Paul Johnson of Georgia Tech and Kirk Ferentz of Iowa were the featured guests at the event, emceed by former NBC6/WTVJ anchor and Orange Bowl Committee Member Tony Segreto and FOX Sports’ Charles Davis.

Also recognized were several members of the 50th reunion squads from the 1960 Orange Bowl Classic between Georgia and Missouri as well as Bob Griese, the veteran ABC and ESPN college football analyst,

The Complete Orange Bowl Experience It wasn’t all business for Georgia Tech and the University of Iowa dur- sounds of this world-famous stretch of Miami Beach were merely the ing their trip to South Florida for the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl. The backdrop of a delicious meal served by the popular steakhouse. Orange Bowl Committee planned numerous events to keep the stu- dent-athletes, coaches, athletic department and families of both institu- While the student-athletes were enjoying one of South Florida’s best tions entertained during their week long stay. steakhouses, the coaches were able to unwind in one of the finest restaurants in the country - Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach. The Both the Yellow Jackets and Hawkeyes were housed in two of South evening included wine, steak and, of course, stone crabs! Florida’s premiere hotels. The teams as well as the athletic department staff and their families enjoyed an afternoon of fun-in-the-sun on the The families of the coaching staff and athletic department also had a shores of the Atlantic Ocean at their respective hotels. Georgia Tech chance to, among other things, swim with the dolphins at the Miami stayed at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood while the Seaquarium in Key Biscayne. University of Iowa enjoyed the newly renovated Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach. These two hotels offered pristine beaches and The teams also took time to visit South Florida hospitals. The student- unmatched service as the teams prepped for the upcoming game- athletes and coaches visited a childrens and veterans hospital as they . signed autographs and shared stories while being able to take inspira- tion from the experience. Both team’s student-athletes also were treated to a night at Fogo De Chao, a Brazilian Steak House in South Beach. All the sights and

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The MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic has produced overtime-thrillers, NCAA Champions and top five NBA Draft picks in its 16- year history. The Orange Bowl Committee prides itself in bringing quality collegiate basketball to South Florida and the Classic has become a platform for some of the most successful programs in the nation. The and the Richmond Spiders, two teams which eventually played in the NCAA Tournament, squared off against each other while the Miami Hurricanes, en route to a 20- win season, joined the FAU Owls for the 2009 MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic.

Through the years, the Orange Bowl Committee has delivered exciting college basketball action to South Florida. The Basketball Classic’s traditional anchor schools -- Miami, Florida and Florida State -- have taken on some of the nation’s most celebrated and suc- cessful programs, including: Louisville, North Carolina, Indiana, Miami’s James Dews was honored as the MVP in game one of the annual double-header Georgia Tech, UNLV, Gonzaga, , Nebraska, UAB, Xavier, and was presented the MVP trophy by 2009-10 OBC President Phillis Oeters and basket- Charlotte, State, Temple, Tennessee, DePaul, and Providence. ball host committee vice-chair Mario Trueba Richmond Upends Florida The Classic has now hosted teams that went on to 44 postseason tour- Richmond 56 naments -- 26 NCAA and 21 NIT Tournaments. The Classic has also Florida 53 featured 33 players selected in the two-round NBA Draft, including 16 first rounders. Florida’s Al Horford (third overall), Corey Brewer (sev- David Gonzalvez scored 16 points, including enth overall) and Joakim Noah (ninth overall) were all selected in the a key three-pointer with 1:34 left as top 10 of the 2007 NBA Draft. It was the first time three players from Richmond rallied from a 13-point first half one school had been taken in the top 10 in the same draft. deficit to defeat Florida 56-53 in game two of the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Dews, Collins Lead ‘Canes Past Owls Classic. Miami 87 FAU 69 Kevin Anderson had 14 points, grabbing a steal with six seconds left and making four Three Hurricanes scored in double figures and free throws to secure the victory. Miami built a big rebounding advantage to beat Florida Atlantic 87-69 in game one of the Alex Tyus led the Gators with 15 points, MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. shooting seven-of-10 from the field. He Billy Donovan and the added five rebounds, one block and one Gators lost for only the James Dews scored 15 points in the first half, steal. Vernon Macklin added a team-leading second time in their history when Miami built a 43-23 lead. Dwayne Collins 11 rebounds while contributing three blocks. at the Classic posted his second-straight double-double with 17 Miami’s James Dews scored points and a game-high 14 rebounds for the The victory marked Richmond’s second victory over an SEC 15 points and grabbed nine Hurricanes, who enjoyed a 55-31 edge on the team. Florida saw its nine game Classic win streak snapped. The rebounds for the Canes boards. Durand Scott added 13 points and four Gators had not dropped an Orange Bowl basketball game since assists for UM. their first appearance in 1997.

Miami had 24 offensive rebounds and shot 8-for-16 from 3-point range. 13,258 fans were in attendance at the BankAtlantic Center includ- The Hurricanes won for the 19th time in 20 games against the Owls. ing more than 1,000 area youths as part of the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Big Buddy Program. Raymond Taylor led the way for FAU with 23 points and seven assists.

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The Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (OBYFA), home to more than 15,000 football OBYFA Football Championships players and cheerleaders, celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2009. The OBYFA nine member At the culmination of the season, leagues spread out across eight Florida coun- the best of the best squared off at ties, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm the OBYFA Championships and the Beach, Monroe, Martin, and St. Lucie on right to play for the famed Orange Florida’s southeast coast; Collier and Lee on Bowl Trophy in the Orange Bowl the southwest coast. Youth Football Alliance Championships at FIU Stadium on The OBYFA supported six recreational leagues and three competitive the campus of Florida International leagues under its umbrella. The recreational league rules stipulate that University. The brand new stadium all kids have an opportunity to play, while the competitive leagues hold will eventually seat 45,000 people tryouts for their roster spots. and is the only on-campus FBS (formerly Division I) stadium south The Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance is comprised of: of Orlando in Florida. The two-day championship event, televised by Sun Sports, pitted champions from the different leagues from across - Dick Conley Youth Football League the OBYFA against each other to crown winners in eight weight-class - Glades Tri-City Youth Athletic League divisions. - Key West Junior Football League - Miami Xtreme Youth Football League - National Youth Football League of America OBYFA Cheerleading Championships - Palm Beach Youth Football League - West Boca Tackle Football League An estimated 1,300 cheerleaders - West Boynton Youth Football League and dancers from across the - Western Communities Football League Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance competed throughout the With assistance from its sponsors American Airlines, AutoNation, Blue day-long event at the OBYFA Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Doctors Hospital, Sun Life Stadium, Cheerleading Championships held MetroPCS, Nestle Waters, Playmaker Charities & Foundation Inc. and on November 15 at Nova Toyota, the Orange Bowl Committee invested more than $750,000 in Southeastern’s Don Taft University youth sports this past year and more than $4 million since the inception Center in Davie. A total of 17 first of the OBYFA. place awards were handed out in various categories as well as spe- Today all of the over 15,000 football players and cheerleaders partici- cial accolades for overall spirit and sportsmanship. Additionally, each pating in the nine leagues under the OBYFA banner enjoy the direct participant received a medal for participation benefit of the association. OBYFA’s contribution to the communities goes beyond the financial impact. Participation in youth football engages the kids in positive activities with the goal of preventing them from spending their time in ways that could be detrimental to their futures.

OBYFA’s “Park of the Week” pro- The highly acclaimed youth tel- gram was in full force throughout evision series “Inside the Orange the 2009 season. The program Bowl YFA” completed its seventh brought a festive caravan and season on the airways in 2009. The Obie, the official Orange Bowl state’s only show dedicated to cover- Committee mascot, to numerous ing youth football showcased the best action from across the OBYFA park locations every Saturday while also incorporating highlights, through the season and conducted player interviews, health tips and fea- activities such in-game contests, ture stories. This weekly children’s promotions, handouts and recogni- magazine show aired statewide on tion of park leaders, volunteers and Sun Sports, Thursday’s at 5:00 p.m. beginning on September 24. parents. Thank You to our Member Leagues...

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2009-10 Orange Bowl Committee Official Festival Sponsors

2009-10 Orange Bowl Committee Corporate Festival Sponsors - 4 Orange Vodka - FSFlorida / Sun Sports - Panera Bread - AT&T - Florida Power & Light Company - Patriot Risk Management, Inc. - AutoNation - Frito Lay - PlayMaker Charities & Foundation Inc. - Aventura Worldwide Transportation - GEICO - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel - Axe Deodorant Body Spray - Gold Coast Beverage Distributors - Stella Artois - BankAtlantic Center - Hunton & Williams - Sunshine Gasoline / BP - Bank of America - KIND Snacks - Tele-Sports Inc. - Baptist Health South Florida - Kum & Go - Transamerica - Beck’s - Mellon United National Bank - Union Square Sports & Entertainment - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - MetroPCS - University Sports Publications - CAT Company - Miami DDA - VISIT FLORIDA - Chipotle Mexican Grill - Miller Lite - Williamson Automotive - City of Miami Beach - Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra, LLP - WQAM - Corona - National Communications - XOS Digital - FedEx Latin America & Caribbean - Nestle Waters 2009-10 Orange Bowl Committee Travel Network Sponsors - Airport Regency - Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale - SpringHill Suites Miami Arts/Health District - Bahia Mar Beach Resort SW/Miramar - The Blue - Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale - Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood - The Florida Keys & Key West Plantation Airport - The Westin Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale - Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale Weston - Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West - Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive - Courtyard Marriott Miami Downtown - Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Meeting Center - Courtyard Marriott Miami Lakes Center & Spa - Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale at - Jungle Island OFFICIAL TEAM HOTELS Sawgrass Mills - Miami Beach Resort & Spa - Fontainebleau Miami Beach - Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort - Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort - Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa - El Palacio Sports Hotel - Shula's Hotel & Club - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort - Sofitel Miami OFFICIAL MEDIA HOTEL Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port - SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort - Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa - Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club Lauderdale Airport 12 2009-102009-10 OrOrangangee BoBowlwl PParartnertner PrProoggrramsams

The Orange Bowl Committee teamed up with Publix The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel was once again the site Supermarkets, Inc., Budweiser, Coca-Cola, KIND for the Annual Orange Bowl Kickoff Party and Press Snacks, Zephyrhills, Frito Lay and WQAM to award Conference held on December 9th. The event starts a month lucky shoppers free tickets to the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl long celebration better known as the Orange Bowl Festival. and BCS National Championship. The day began as head coaches Paul Johnson of Georgia One grand prize winner won two tickets to the BCS Tech and Kirk Ferentz of Iowa came into town to answer the National Championship Game in California including airfare media’s questions regarding their participation in the 2010 and hotel accommodations. The grand prize winner also FedEx Orange Bow. won two 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl tickets, which featured the University of The press conference was open only to members of the media prior to the Iowa of the Big Ten and Georgia Tech of the ACC, and two Budweiser Orange Bowl Kickoff Party hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel. A short Orange Bowl Tailgate Party tickets. while later, 560 WQAM’s Jim Mandich, who was broadcasting his show live There were also 10 runner-up winners, each of whom received two from 4-7 in the hotel’s lobby, had both Johnson and Ferentz on as special 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl tickets and two Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate guests. Party tickets. Later that evening by the oasis-style pool, the doors opened to more than 800 OB ticket patrons, members, sponsors, and supporters as they enjoyed an evening of live music, entertainment, great food and drink and hand-rolled cigars, in an event emceed by Mandich. After spending 30-minutes signing memorabilia, the coaches got on stage and pumped up the crowd in anticipa- tion for what was to come during the 2009-10 Orange Bowl Festival leading up to the crown-jewel of the Festival, the Orange Bowl game.

As part of its annual festival, the Orange Bowl The secret weapon to any successful Orange Bowl Festival Committee hosted a creative art contest for stu- event is that of the support it receives from its volunteers. dents in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. All K- Annually, the Committee looks for friendly, customer-service 12 students in South Florida were invited to submit oriented and outgoing Ambassadors who can help the South artwork for the 2009 Orange Bowl Creative Art Florida community sparkle. The Orange Bowl Ambassador Contest presented by Baptist Health South Program presented by Panera Bread had done that. The Florida in association with Chipotle Mexican program has long been a key cog in the over 50 events annu- Grill. The theme was Tailgating with “Obie,” the ally hosted by the Committee. official mascot of the Orange Bowl Committee. The success of one of college football’s biggest events depends entirely on Students had a chance to win one of 13 U.S. the support of our South Florida communities and in 2009-10, that was no dif- Savings Bonds, including a $1,000 Savings Bond ferent. Nearly 2000 volunteers were asked to provide assistance for the annu- that was awarded to the grand prize winner. al Orange Bowl Festival including the FedEx Orange Bowl, the MetroPCS Dillon Shah (Felix Varela Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, the AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon Senior High School) won the Grand and every Saturday throughout the Fall months in support of the Orange Bowl Prize, consisting of the $1,000 sav- Youth Football Alliance. ings account, two tickets to the As an Orange Bowl Ambassador, these community volunteers received 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, recogni- benefits such as an official Orange Bowl polo shirt and the opportunity to net- tion during an on-field presentation work with others, while having a sense of pride and satisfaction in being at the game and FREE burritos from involved with the community. Chipotle Mexican Grill for one year. Shah’s artwork was featured as a full page ad in the game program and displayed on the video boards during the game. In addition to being dis- played at the Orange Bowl Fan Fest, all finalists’ posters were exhibited at Baptist Medical Plazas and various Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants throughout South Florida. The finalists’ also received four tickets to the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic.

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The first Orange Bowl game was held on Jan. 1, 1935. Its mission: to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and Festival. From those modest beginnings, the Orange Bowl Committee has grown into a not-for-profit, 343-member, primary-volunteer organization that has become a foundation of the South Florida community by supporting and producing year-round events that enhance the image, economy and culture of the region. The month-long Festival annually attracts over tens of thousands of visitors to South Florida with its wide ranging events highlighted by the crown jewel of the historic Festival - the Orange Bowl, held at Sun Life Stadium and nationally broadcasted by ESPN. Get ready and don’t miss out on one of the longest running traditions in South Florida - the Orange Bowl Festival!

2011 Orange Bowl OBYFA Championships Date: Monday, January 3, 2011 Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 11-12, 2010 Time: 8:00 PM Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Location: Sun Life Stadium Location: Florida International University Stadium

Orange Bowl Tailgate Party Orange Bowl Kick-Off Party Date: Monday, January 3, 2011 Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Time: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Sun Life Stadium NW Parking Lot Location: TBD

AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon OBYFA Cheer and Dance Championships Date: Friday, December 31, 2010 Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Time: All Day Location: Jungle Island Location: Nova Southeastern University

MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010 Time: TBD* Location: BankAtlantic Center

* Dates, Times and Locations Subject to Change

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