FIRST ANNUAL DINNER ON THE DIAMOND
PROGRAM GUIDE
IN SUPPORT OF WORLD BASEBALL ACADEMY’S PROGRAMs serving at-risk youth
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WORLD BASEBALL ACADEMY’S Field #3 at the ash centre 1701 freeman stREET, fort wayne, IN 46802 THE WBA IMPACT
OUR MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO USE THE PLATFORM OF BASEBALL TO EXEMPLIFY EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP BEYOND THE GAME.
OUR VISION The vision of World Baseball Academy is to develop leaders who positively impact our world.
ABOUT US World Baseball Academy (WBA) is a home-grown 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. WBA owns and operates the 26- acre ASH Centre facility located at 1701 Freeman Street, just west of downtown. Through the Four T’s of Impact (Tournaments, Team Support, Training & Trips) more than 5,000 boys and girls annually experience the WBA as a safe place for learning baseball and developing as a player and as a person. WBA has been privileged to work alongside some of the world’s top baseball leaders and we strive to be intentional with our influence on the lives of the students and families we serve. B D A S L E R B O A ABOUT THE PROGRAM W L
L Our passion for developing young people inspires us to reach all kids, not just those whose families can afford baseball lessons and teams, or those who are physically or developmentally Y capable of mainstream competitive sports. That’s why we created A M C A D E On Deck. On Deck programs serve at-risk boys and girls ages 5 - 18 to help them reach their full potential, overcoming challenges including socioeconomic status and intellectual or physical disability. Opportunities to learn, be mentored, and to VERSION #5.1 VERSION #5.2 VERSION #5.3 serve are offered at no cost to families, thanks to the support of donors who care about kids. In its 2018-2019 program year,
SINCE 2009 SINCE 2009 On Deck programs served nearly 1,000 boys and girls. Your partnership will strengthen this quality mentoring program to serve even more at-risk youth – a true home run for our community! THANKS FOR ATTENDING WELCOME!
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for attending the 2019 World Baseball Academy Dinner on the Diamond. The purpose of tonight’s event is to bring awareness and raise financial support for WBA efforts in using the platform of baseball as a mentoring tool for at-risk youth. Many people know WBA for our tournaments, facilities, and even our international mission trips. However, over the past 10 years, WBA has continued to quietly expand our outreach of serving at-risk youth in our community.
WBA’s On Deck programs include summer camps, one-day camps, STEM field trips, core 30, and an adaptive baseball camp, all of which focus on encouraging at-risk youth through the platform of baseball. We strive to use the game to reach all kids regardless of their ability, building relationships and instilling character values that will develop them as future leaders.
B D A S Please enjoy this evening as we celebrate World Baseball L E R B Academy’s impact on young people and our community. We O A hope you are encouraged by what you see and hear, and by W L
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All On Deck programs mentor boys and girls, teaching WBA’s Core Character Traits:
Integrity | Knowledge | Discipline | Perseverance | Respect | Initiative
Core 30 Program Stats
On Deck’s Core 30 Program provides the most intensive mentoring, year ‘round, to 35-45 middle school and high school students. • 792 hours of volunteer involvement from students •92% of students scored 100% on Core Character Test B • 100% of students responded that: D A S L E R B - Self-confidence improved O A - Understanding of servant leadership improved W L
L - Developed skills to encourage others - Baseball skills improved Y A M C A D E With a Mentor, At-Risk Youth Are: • 81% more likely to report participating regularly in sports or VERSION #5.1 VERSION #5.2 VERSIONextracurricular #5.3 activities • 78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities SINCE 2009 SINCE 2009 • 130% more than twice as likely to say that they held a leadership position in a club or sports team • 90% respondents who had a mentor said they are now interested in becoming mentors THE WBA DINNER ON THE DIAMOND
PROGRAM Local Food & Beverage Selection, Silent Auction, Entertainment
Welcome and Introduction • Heather Herron - VP of Corporate Communications of Sweetwater • Glenn Marini - Sports Director of WANE-TV
Singing of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” • Everyone Join In
Recognition of Community Partners • Heather Herron and Glenn Marini
WBA Mission and Vision • Caleb Kimmel - CEO of World Baseball Academy
Live Auction • Tim McCulloch - President of Scheerer McCulloch Auctioneers
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SINCE 2009 SINCE 2009 THE WBA DINNER ON THE DIAMOND OUR BOARD David Kolpien - Board President – Raymond James & Associates Lee DeTurk - Board Vice President – World Partners Jim Krafcheck - Board Treasurer – Ash Brokerage Amos Norman - Board Secretary – YMCA of Greater FW Craig Dyer - Board At Large – Indiana Tech Adam Henry - Board At Large – Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP Sarah Neace - Board At Large – Vincent Village Mike Nutter - Board At Large – Fort Wayne TinCaps Rich Powers - Board At Large – American Specialty B Jim Underwood - Board At Large D A S L E R B – Ruoff Home Mortgage
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SINCE 2009 SINCE 2009 Kristen Kimmel - Marketing Director Bud Wolf - Outdoor Campus Maintenance Brad Kimmel - Indoor Custodian Jamie Frazier - Dominican Republic Trip Coordinator THE WBA DINNER ON THE DIAMOND
SILENT AUCTION Silent auction items will be featured on your phone. Here’s How: Text: wba2019 to 52182
Tonight You Can Make a Difference in the Life of a Child!
Silent Auction Closes Around 9 p.m. B D A S L E R B
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Murder Mystery for 8! Through this unique opportunity your home will become the site for a Murder in Key West. You and your guests will be the suspects! This package includes Hors’ D oeuvres prepared by Oyster Bar, Moose Brewski’s Key West Lager and a hand-crafted Murder Mystery for (8) hosted at your house by Ron and Linda Buskirk.
Donated by: Ron & Linda Buskirk, Oyster Bar
Professional Radio Advertising!
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Colts Suite for 4, Dinner at St. Elmo’s and Overnight Stay!
The package guarantees the holder to the following: • 4 tickets to an Indianapolis Colts game on Sunday, October 20, 2019 @ 1:00, against the Houston Texans, in the Steel Dynamics, Inc. Suite, which is positioned at the 50 yard line. *Parking Passes Included for Stadium • There will be an abundance of finger foods and beverages in the Suite • $500 Tab to St. Elmo’s Steakhouse • Overnight Stay at the Courtyard Marriott in Indy
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L ABOUT THE AUCTIONEER Tim McCulloch has been in the auction business for over Y 25 years, and started his own company in 1997. Since then, A M C A D E he has expanded his services to include senior relocations, appraisals, auctioning real estate and personal property, traditional real estate sales and international online auctions. Tim enjoys meeting many types of people, and being able to educate and VERSIONfind #5.1solutions for his clients. HelpingVERSION them #5.2 make financial gains is theVERSION #5.3 icing on the cake for him. He also gets satisfaction from SINCEhelping 2009 charitable organizations in theirSINCE 2009fundraising efforts. When he’s not working, Tim likes spending time with his two young sons, watching sports and participating in tennis and yoga. THE WBA DINNER ON THE DIAMOND
LIVE AUCTION
This is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!
Your package includes: • 2 tickets to the Aspire Gala (hosted by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation) in Baltimore, Maryland in February 2020
• Photo with Cal Ripken Jr.
• Social Hour, two hours before event time, with Sports Hall of Famers from around the nation
• Dinner Served
• Live Performance
• Overnight Stay at the Baltimore Marriott B D A S Downtown L E R B O A • This is an exclusive event
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Y A M C A D E Contact: Kristen Kimmel for details: 260-403-4218
Donated by: Cal Ripken Sr., Foundation VERSION #5.1 VERSION #5.2 VERSION #5.3 Courtyard Marriott Baltimore
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Napa Valley Getaway for 2!
Your getaway for two includes: • 3 days/2 nights accommodations at one of our private guest houses in Napa
• All guest house related taxes
• Private wine tastings at two (2) Napa Valley boutique wineries
• Free concierge reservation Service
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail Trip! Your getaway for two includes: • 3 days/2 nights accommodations at your choice of The Omni Louisville Hotel or The 21C Museum Hotel in a king or queen-bed room • All room-related taxes • Private 8-hour distillery tour in a chauffeured luxury sedan • Tour will include 3-4 distilleries based on your individual Bourbon preferences • Free concierge reservation Donated by: WBA service
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey- Limited Edition!
This package contains a bottle of B D A S Buffalo Trace’s Kentucky Bourbon L E Whiskey. It comes from the R B
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FUND A CAUSE Provide direct support to the kids in On Deck programs with a donation from your phone. (Several options are listed below - choose one or more.) Here’s How: Text: wba2019 to 52182
Donation #901 - $25 - Provide t-shirts for three campers
Donation #902 - $50 - Help provide a one-on-one mentoring/training experience for a child
Donation #903 - $75 - Provide a new baseball glove or bat for a summer camp participant
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EVENT COMMITTEE Libby Ash - Libby Ash Designs Mike Nutter - Fort Wayne Tincaps Kathie Fleck - KRF Consulting Tom Parisi - Casa Restaurants Scott Helmkamp - YMCA of Greater FW Paige Pyle - DeVore Chapel Pyle, Inc. Heidi Kessens - Optimum Performance Sports Joe Rudolph - Perry Pro Tech Andrea Laymon - Optimum Performance Sports Chris Sosebee - Weigand Construction Kirk Moriarty - Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. Mike Stevenson - MiMedx Sarah Neace - Vincent Village, Inc. Angie Weidler - Keith Busse Automotive & Amos Norman - YMCA of Greater FW Classic Art Foundation Museum
AUCTION ITEMS, AUDIO, VISUAL AND MEDIA VOLUNTEERS Ryan Benton Joseph Henschel Pat Mahocker Toby Robles Valerie Busse Karsyn Kitchen Maureen McGauran Mike Ross Dominic Deisler Lincoln Lantz Dean Oyer Nina Wedge Deanna Deturk Deb Layson Chris Pierce Zane Yon Taylor Foutz Caleb Maddox Drake Rhodes
AUCTION ITEM DONORS A Classical Touch Pet Cheddar’s Lassus Handy Dandy Ronald & Linda Buskirk Grooming Salon Chicago Bears Lowe’s Samantha Deprez Ace Game Room Gallery Chicago Cubs Mad Anthony’s Science Central B Auto Zone Chicago White Sox Mancino’s Pizza Shigz In Pit D A S L E African Safari Wildlife Park Christopher James Menswear Master Spas Sky Zone R B Autumn Ridge Golf Club Coney Island McAlister’s Deli Skyline Chili
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$930 diamond necklace raffle
$930 Diamond Necklace Raffle!
The top raffle item is this $930 Diamond Necklace donated by Will Jewelers. Event attendees will receive one free raffle ticket. Increase your odds by purchasing more tickets at (4) for $20. Must be present in order to claim your prize. Picture may appear larger than the actual item.
Donated by: Will Jewelers
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