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Total League Contributions 3 Aberdeen IronBirds 6 14 19 Cyclones 26 Connecticut Tigers 41 Renegades 48 61 Mahoning Valley Scrappers 72 80 89 Tri-City ValleyCats 95 110 West Virginia Black Bears 118 Williamsport Crosscutters 121

2 Total League Contributions

Aberdeen IronBirds $93,346 Auburn Doubledays $41,550 Batavia Muckdogs $25,750 $195,211 Connecticut Tigers $246,885 $236,735 Lowell Spinners $163,199 Mahoning Valley Scrappers $417,115 State College Spikes $314,148 Staten Island Yankees $161,784 Tri-City ValleyCats $241,997 Vermont Lake Monsters $106,705 West Virginia Black Bears $77,600 Williamsport Crosscutters $87,611 Total Contributions: $2,409,636.00

3 4 5 Aberdeen IronBirds Ripken Stadium - Aberdeen, MD MLB Affiliate: Orioles Years in the NYPL: 2002-Present 2016 Attendance: 141,070

Charitable Summary

The Aberdeen IronBirds’ unique ability to thrive in such a small market stems from the deep roots the club has established in Harford County. Our owner, Cal Ripken Jr., retired from knowing that he wanted to give something back to the game that treated him so well. By bringing a franchise to the municipality that raised him, he did just that. Fifteen years later, the IronBirds are a strong representation of Harford County, Baltimore County and the DMV region. The IronBirds are a franchise dedicated to providing a truly world-class experience every man, woman and child that passes through the gates of Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. With an ownership group committed to making a difference in the market through the game of baseball, and through a staff that calls its fans by their first names, the IronBirds treat Harford County, and the surrounding market, as part of the club’s

6 extended family. Entering our sixteenth season in Aberdeen in 2017, we continue to give to every person who passes through our gates. We are an ownership committed to giving back to the game of baseball and to find new ways to engage, promote and reward our local constituents.

Community Programs & Promotions

Keep Aberdeen Beautiful On Saturday, November 12, members of the IronBirds’ staff worked with Aberdeen Mayor Patrick McGrady to clean-up downtown Aberdeen. Staff painted over graffiti, picked up trash and worked hand-in-hand with city employees and local residents to help freshen up the downtown area.

7 IronBirds Staff Community Involvement

Angelique Abel Group Experience Specialist Northeast Chamber Perryville Chamber Havre de Grace Chamber

Vince Bulik Senior Director, Business Development Aberdeen Proving Ground Centennial Committee Member, Advisory Board

Matt Slatus General Manager Board of Directors Aberdeen Chamber

8 Annual Fundraising & Contributions

In Stadium Fundraising TAPS Jersey Auction $2,300.00

Monetary Donations Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce $250.00 Cherish The Child - Mountain Christian Church $100.00 The John Carroll School (Josh Hammer Memorial Fund) $2,366.00 Harford Community College Foundation Inc. $ 300.00 NYPL Charitable Foundation $1,000

Gift in Kind Ryan Conway - Eagle Scout $100.00 Histiocytosis Association $60.00 C Milton Wright $60.00 Archbishop Curley $60.00 Elk Neck Elementary $60.00 Living Legacy $60.00 Centre Pointe Counseling $60.00 Churchville Lightning $60.00 St. Rita School $60.00 Prince of Peace $60.00 Darlington Fire House $60.00 St. Clement Mary Hofbauer $60.00 The ALS Association $60.00

9 St. Thomas Parish Day School $60.00 Chesapeake High School $60.00 Colonial Nursery School $60.00 Parkville High School PTSA $60.00 South Hampton $60.00 Manchester Blue Sox $60.00 Notre Dame Prep $60.00 Dance X-Tream of Parkville $60.00 Kingsville Fire Co. $60.00 Perry Hall White Marsh Soccer Club The Auburn School $60.00 Immaculate Conception Home and School $60.00 Conowingo Elem School $60.00 $60.00 Relay for Life $60.00 Forest Hill Elem School $60.00 R. Madison Mitchell Endowment Trust Inc. Loch Raven High School $60.00 Brightview Avondell $60.00 $1,050.00 SARC $60.00 Bel Air Athletic Club $60.00 Visit Harford $38,000.00 PRS, Inc. $60.00 Distinguished Women’s Award $60.00 Harford County Club $60.00 Harford County Small Business Group The Cedarettes of Baltimore $60.00 Gold Medal Physical Therapy $60.00 $60.00 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $60.00 Giant $60.00 Carroll Fuels $60.00 Covenant Guild $60.00 H.O.P.E $60.00 North Harford Elem PTA $60.00 Holy Redeemer $60.00 Ravens Roost 82 $60.00 Mercy High School $60.00 Library Association $60.00 Milburn Stone Theatre $60.00 St. Elizabeth School $60.00 Family and Childrens’ Services $60.00 Perry Hall Children’s Center $60.00 West Towson $60.00 Rennie $60.00 Polycystic Kidney Foundation $60.00 Susan G. Komen $60.00 Medfield Heights Elem School $60.00 Giant $60.00 Harford County Public Schools $60.00 Hampstead Hill Academy $60.00 St. Stephen Youth Ministry $60.00 West Cecil Health Center $60.00 Pine Grove Elem School $60.00 Teach for America $60.00 Harford County Memorial Aux VFW Post Piney Ridge Elem School $60.00 Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel $60.00 5337 $60.00 St. John the Evangelist Church $60.00 Behavioral Health Leadership $60.00 Youth’s Benefit Elem School $60.00 Officer Grant Turner $60.00 Stacy Strong $60.00 Edgewood Rec Council $60.00 Berkshire Hathaway $60.00 Ravens Roost 119 $60.00 Salem United Brethren Church $60.00 Glen Mar United Methodist Church Perry Hall Christian School $60.00 Angel Park $60.00 $60.00 Harford County Public Library $60.00 Shorebirds $60.00 St. Rita’s School $60.00 Ravens Roost 119 $60.00 Loyola Blakefield $60.00 St. John the Evangelist Church $60.00 Perry Hall Christian School $60.00 Answered Prayers Ministry $570.00 Teen Challenge of Baltimore $60.00 Harford County Public Library $60.00 Dulaney Cubs $80.00 Emmorton Recreation Council $60.00 Our Lady Queen of Peace $60.00 Labrador Home Improvement $80.00 Elkridge Youth Organization $60.00 Glenn L. Martin Composite $60.00 Labrador Home Improvement $80.00 Fallston High School $60.00 Hill Elementary School PTA $60.00 Davenport Preschool $80.00 MidAtlantic Warbirds 11U $60.00 Weedon-Elliot VFW Post 8126 $60.00 Angels Fast Pitch $60.00 Johns Hopkins Pacing for Parkinsons Santa’s Helpers $60.00 $60.00 10 temple Adas Shelom $60.00 Md Dept. of Juvenile Services $60.00 Boy Scout Troop 395 $60.00 Healthy Harford Day $60.00 The Arc $60.00 The Krakowiaki Dance Group $60.00 St.John’s Lutheran Church $60.00 Susquehanna symphony Orchestra $60.00 Havre De Grace High School $60.00 Harford Community College $60.00 Churchville Ruritan Club $60.00 Delta Christian Academy $60.00 Foundation Baltimore Area Special Hockey $60.00 AFACCT $60.00 Seneca Elementary School $60.00 Nam Knights of America $80.00 Police Unity Tour $60.00 Cool Kids $60.00 Homecoming Project $80.00 Extreme Family Outreach $60.00 The Humane Society $60.00 Strides for CJD $60.00 HDG Opera House Foundation $60.00 St. Baldricks $60.00 St. Francis $60.00 MD Paving Holiday Party $60.00 Middle River Girls Softball $80.00 Angelique Donation $60.00 Light the Night LLS $60.00 Maryland Legends $80.00 Stephanie Donation $80.00 The Success Project $60.00 Strides for CJD $750.00 Hickory Hornets $80.00 Cory Christy Memorial Scholarship $60.00 Cal Sr. Foundation $750.00 United Parish Baseball $80.00 East Columbia Preschool $60.00 S Harford Rotary $500.00 St. Paul’s School $80.00 MPT $60.00 Chesapeake Care Resources $60.00 Harford County Public Library $80.00 Office of Childcare $60.00 Grace United Church of Christ $60.00 Digital Harbour High School $80.00 Boy Scout Troop 92 $60.00 SUDC Foundation $60.00 Calvert Hall $80.00 Baltimore Montessori School $60.00 Oak Grove Christian School $60.00 Aberdeen Lioness Lions Club $80.00 Cecil County 4-H $60.00 Homestead-Wakefield PTA $60.00 Villa Cresta Elementary School $80.00 Bethany Christian Services $60.00 Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School Saint Margaret $60.00 $60.00 Rising sun Wrestling $80.00 Paws for Chase $60.00 The Forbush School $60.00 Aberdeen Lions Club $80.00 Kennedy Krieger $60.00 Friedreich’s Ataxia Research $60.00 Homerun for Recovery $80.00 Knights of Columbus Pylesville $60.00 Kids Chance $60.00 Voices for Hope $80.00 Howard County Arts Council $60.00 John Carroll School $60.00 Towsontowne Youth Baseball $80.00 Geneau Thames $60.00 Southhampton Middle School $60.00 Christ Lutheran Preschool $80.00 Harford County Sheriffs $60.00 Luna’s House $60.00 Rising sun Church of the Nazarene $60.00 Cromwell Valley Elementary School $60.00 St. Francis De Sales $80.00 Visit Baltimore $60.00 White Marsh Baseball $60.00 St. Mary’s UUC Fellowship $80.00 Delaware City Fire Company $60.00 St. Joan of Arc $60.00 Highlands School $80.00 Arrow Center Fair Meadows $60.00 Redeemer christian School $60.00 Sanford School $80.00 Arrow Center Riverside $60.00 Vincenzo Reyes $60.00 Stoneleigh NDYA Youth $80.00 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $60.00 White Marsh Warriors 13U-14U $60.00 Lutheran Mission Society $80.00 Ravens Roost 52 $60.00 Motor Neuron Disease Foundation $60.00 MD Emergency Management $60.00 Bel Air High School $60.00 MD DARE Officers Association $80.00 Mason Dixon Rescue Dogs $60.00 Federal Hill Preparatory $60.00 Norrisville Elementary School $80.00 Havre De Grace Lions Clubs $60.00 The Tome School $60.00 North Harford High $80.00 11 Fallston High School $80.00 St. Paul’s Lutheran School $80.00 Camp Possibilities $80.00 Fallston High School $80.00 Little Longears $80.00 North Point Edgemere VFD $80.00 Seth “Eli” Matthews Foundation $80.00 Aberdeen Legion 128 $240.00 HopeWell $80.00 R. Madison Mitchell Endowment $80.00 Friends of the Rising Sun Inn $80.00 Shop With A Cop $80.00 Norrisville Rec Council $80.00 American Legion Harford Post $80.00 NFT Maryland Transplant Fund in honor of Craig Elkton Church of the Nazarene $80.00 Stemmers Run PTSA $80.00 Lyons $80.00 Emory United Methodist Church $80.00 Dock Mennonite Academy $80.00 New Covenant Presbyterian Church $80.00 Charlestown Elementary School $80.00 Fifth District Elementary $80.00 Vi Ripken Diamonds $750.00 Union County Historical Society $80.00 Emmorton Elementary PTA $80.00 2017 UMPS CARE Charities $300.00 Girl Scout Troop 684 $80.00 Roland Park Baseball $80.00 USPS $160.00 Mechanicsville Elementary School $80.00 MS of Central MD $80.00 Rapha House $80.00 Boy Scout Troop 801 $80.00 Baltimore Chop Baseball Club $80.00 Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation $750.00 Boy Scout Troop 146 $80.00 K’z Competition $80.00 Emory Grove Association $80.00 North Harford High School $80.00 Churchville Elementary $80.00 Watersedge Recreation Council $80.00 Pets on Wheels $80.00 Ducks Unlimited $80.00 Stanstock Music Festival $80.00 Auburn School $80.00 St. John’s Lane Elementary School $80.00 The Forest Hill Elementary School $80.00 Harford Hills $80.00 Harford Community College $80.00 Fountain Green Elementary $80.00 Churchville Little League $80.00 Chesapeake City Ecumenical $80.00 Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation $160.00 Meals on Wheels $80.00 Merritt Club of White Marsh $80.00 OED $80.00 Rotary Club of Bonds Meadow $80.00 Animal Rescue, INC. $80.00 Bel Air Elementary $80.00 Susquehannock Wildlife Center $80.00 Hickory Elementary Destination $80.00 Heart & Sole Relay for Life $80.00 Arrow child & Family Ministries $80.00 Maj. Gen. Randy S. Taylor $80.00 Sophia M. Longo Foundation $80.00 Woodbourne Treatment $80.00 Worthington Elementary $80.00 ATA Martial Arts $80.00 VFW of Jarretsville 8672 $80.00 North Harford Middle School $80.00 Troop 444 $80.00 St. Ursula School $80.00 National Kidney Foundation 286 $80.00 Ripken’s Uncorked $1,450.00 BARCS of Baltimore $80.00 Anne Arundel County Board of Elections Cecil County Chamber of Commerce $80.00 Forest Hill $80.00 $80.00 Patterson Mill Middle/ High School $80.00 Chesapeake Center for Youth $80.00 Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary $80.00 Patterson Mill Athletic Booster $80.00 HDG Chiefs $80.00 John Archer $80.00 Save Harford County Swimming $80.00 Good Shepherd Christian School $80.00 Team Just Breathe for Jay $80.00 Citizens Volunteer Fire Company $80.00 Gettysburg College Bookstore $80.00 Boys & Girls Club $80.00 Parklane Neighborhood Association $80.00 Harford County Bar Foundation $80.00 Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce the Army and Air Force Exchange $80.00 Cecilton United Methodist $80.00 $1,250.00 12 The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region $80.00 Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $80.00 Johns Hopkins Children’s Center $80.00 Washington Lodge No.3 & Ancient Baltimore Lodge No.234 $80.00 Arena Club $200.00 Cal Sr. Foundation $950.00 Strides for CJD $60.00 Cecil County Young Life $80.00 Brandon Tolson Foundation $80.00 St. Stephen School $80.00 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention $80.00 Friends of the Israeli Defense Force $180.00 Mercy Medical Center $80.00 Smyrna-Clayton Little League $80.00 Maryland Lottery $80.00 St. Ignatius Parish $80.00 The John Archer School $80.00 Welcome One Emergency $80.00 Empower4Life $80.00 West Virginia Power $50.00 Ticket & Merchandise Donations $17,820 00

Monetary Donations : 4,016.00

Gift In Kind : 87,020.00 In Stadium Fundraising : 2,310.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $93,346.00

13 Auburn Doubledays Falcon Park - Auburn, NY MLB Affiliate: Years in the NYPL: 1958-1980,1982-Present 2016 Attendance: 52,811

Charitable Summary

The Auburn Community Non-Profit Baseball Association, Inc. was established by local citi- zens in 1958 for the purpose of operating a professional baseball franchise in Auburn, NY. Since that time, the team has been a constant presence in the community and has formed long-lasting partnerships with schools, churches, charities, and civic organizations. The Doubledays are com- mitted to giving back to the community through donations, public appearances, and awareness programs at Falcon Park.

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Auburn YMCA YMCA Baseball Camp The Auburn YMCA organized a three-day baseball clinic during the summer at Falcon Park. The clinic offered participating children the opportunity to learn baseball skills from Doubledays play- ers and coaches. Make-A-Wish Central Make-A-Wish Wednesday presented by 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 game’s . Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run & Auburn Unified Fire Truck Pull Corrections officers from the Auburn Correctional Facility organized a fire truck pull at Falcon Park to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics New York. Doubledays players provided encouragement and autographs for all participants at the event. Special Olympics athletes were recognized in an on-field ceremony before the Doubledays’ game that night. United Way of Cayuga County Everyday Hero presented by 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 vouch- ers compliments of Michaels & Smolak, a local law firm.

15 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Various Player, Mascot, Staff Appearances Doubledays players and coaches, team mascot Abner, and front office staff members made more than 80 appearances throughout the community during the 2015 season. The Doubledays’ com- munity outreach included visits to schools, libraries, senior living communities, and little league fields. United Way of Cayuga County Tim Marrison Mini Tournament The Doubledays staff built a hole for the United Way of Cayuga County’s annual golf tourna- ment. Doubledays staff members and mascot, Abner, worked the hole for the event and gave away prizes to participants. Hillside Children’s Center Baseball Clinic The Doubledays hosted a two-day baseball clinic for residents of Hillside Children’s Center, a resi- dence for children who have been had to leave their families for a variety of reasons. The clinics rewarded children who exhibited good behavior during their time at the center.

16 Doubleday Staff Community Involvement Michael Voutsinas General Manager Geddes Little League Coach Camillus Youth Association Coach Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift in Kind Player, Mascot, Staff Appearances $2,500 Hillside Children’s Center $2,500 Amateur and High School Baseball $6,500 Bair Find $1,350 Amature & High School Baseball $6,500 In Stadium Fundraising Auburn Rotary Club $5,000 Make-A-Wish Central New York $6,000 Human Services Coalition $1,200

In Stadium Fundraising 12,200 Gift in Kind 19,350 Ticket & Merchandise Donations 10,000 Overall Contributions for 2016: $41,550

17 18 Batavia Muckdogs Dwyer Stadium - Batavia, NY MLB Affiliate: Years in the NYPL: 1939 - 1953, 1957 - 1959, 1961-Present 2016 Attendance: 30,007

Charitable Summary The Muckdogs have worked hard to increase their community involvement over the past several years. Through those efforts, the Muckdogs have been able to establish many positive relationships within Batavia and the surrounding communities. Whether it’s through partner- ships 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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50/50 Raffles( Area Non Profits) The Muckdogs partnered with various non-profits and allowed them to hold 50/50 raffles at home games during the 2016 season.

Ed Randall’s Bat for the Cure Prostate Cancer Awareness Day Ed Randall’s Bat for the Cure visited Dwyer Stadium on August 28,2016. 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.

Habitat for Humanity Concession Donation Boxes The Muckdogs set up collection boxes at the concession stands. In 2016, we helped collect over $300 for Habitat for Humanity.

Hillside Family of Agencies 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 learn- ing 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. Big Hitters Club (Local Organizations) This charitable program gives many disadvantaged youth and families the chance to attend a Muck- dogs game. Area businesses and organizations take part in the program by purchasing groups of tickets to be donated and distributed to local organizations.

Buffalo Recruiting Station’s Annual Field Meet ( Marines) The Muckdogs are proud and honored to have hosted the United States Marines Buffalo Recruiting Station’s annuall field meet at Dwyer Stadium in the Spring of 2016

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Little Leagues Stars of the Game 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.

Local Organizations Concession Stand Fundraisers During the 2016 season, the Muckdogs local non-profits to work in the concession stand at Dywer Stadium to earn a portion of their sales from that night.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk MS The Muckdogs and Dwyer Stadium served as the registration and start/finish spot for the Batavia MS Walk in May of 2016. We also hosted their kick-off event before the MS Walk.

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive The Muckdogs staff took part in the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive that helped raise funds for families in need during the Holidays.

United Way United Way Day of Caring The Muckdogs hosted the kick-off event at Dwyer Stadium for the United Way’s Day of Caring in the Spring of 2016.

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Mascot/Player Apperances 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.

Volunteers for Animals Bark in the Park At the Muckdogs invited our local Volunteers for Animals to attend our annual Bark in the Park event. They were on hand with dogs that were currently up for adoption and tables that the com- munity could drop off any of the items that were on their wish list, such as dry kitten food, wet canned dog food, cat litter, dog collars and leashes, paper towels and jars of peanut butter.

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, chil- dren 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 memora- bilia, opportunities to throw out a first pitch at a Muckdogs game and other great prizes.

Muckdogs Internship Program (College Students) The Muckdogs hire students for season long internships from college who are interested in pursu- ing a career in the sports industry. Interns are compensated and accrue school credits. In 2016, the Muckdogs had an internship staff of 8 who got a chance to see firsthand and participate in the in- ner workings of a professional baseball team.

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Child ID Events ( NY Life) At every Friday home game, the Muckdogs partnered with NY Life to host free Child ID events. Having a Child ID gives parents or guardians peace of mind knowing that should anything ever happen to their child, they will have an ID with vital information to distribute to the local authori- ties. Child IDs are created using the EZ Child ID System, the nation’s most comprehensive digital fin- gerprinting child identification system. Created with help from the National CHIP foundation and law enforcement officials, this system ensures that the digital fingerprints meet industry standards by capturing all vital information required by the Amber Albert system.

Weekend Ticket Donation (Veteran Tickets Foundation) The Muckdogs partnered for the second year with the Veteran Tickets Foundation. The Muckdogs donated 140 undated tickets to be used at any home games during the 2016 season. Through the Veteran Ticket Foundation, local military ( either current or present) were able to take in a Muck- dogs game at no cost. The program furthered the team’s commitment to honoring those that serve our country.

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Travis Sick, General Manager Kiwanis Club of Batavia Member Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Member Meals on Wheels Volunteer Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift in Kind In Stadium Fundraising The ALS Association 1,200.00 Habitat for Humanity 300.00 United States Marines 1,000.00 Batavia Muckdogs Booster Club 6,000.00 National Multiple Sclerosis Society 1,000.00 Volunteers for Animals 300.00 Mascot/Player Apperances 1,000.00 Hillside Family of Agencies 650.00 Volunteers for Animals 1,000.00 Ed Randall’s Bat for a Cure 1,000.00 Monetary Donations BairFind Foundation 800.00 Center of Hope - Batavia VA 500.00 Merchandise and Ticket Donations 9,500.00 Batavia Little League Baseball 250.00 United Way 1,000.00 Batavia Minor League Baseball 250.00

Gift In Kind: 17,500.00 In Stadium Fundraising: 7,250.00 Monetary Donations: 1,000.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $25,750

24 25 Brooklyn Cyclones MCU Park - Brooklyn, NY MLB Affiliate: Years in the NYPL: 2001-Present 2016 Attendance: 207,702

Charitable Summary The Brooklyn Cyclones pride themselves on being active members of the their community and representing the diversity and strength that is synonymous with the people of Brooklyn. The organization has developed several programs that are linchpins of the summer schedule in including our Take Your Base 5k which raises funds for the Greater New York YMCA, particu- larly the just opened center on Coney Island. The team raised more than $25,000 in jersey off the back raffles alone during the 2016 campaign, with all proceeds to benefit local charities including the STRIKE Foundation – a program started by the Cyclones to help local youth baseball organi- zations throughout the five boroughs. In addition, the Cyclones were the recipients of the New York-Penn League’s Leo Pinckney Award for Promotional excellence and were nominated for four Golden Bobbleheads, more than any other team, at the 2016 MiLB Promotional Seminar in Birming- ham. The team was also honored with MiLB’s Promotion of the Month for July in recognition for the Coney Island Franks takeover when the team celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Nathan’s Famous, one of MCU Park’s closest neighbors.

26 Community Programs & Promotions STRIKE Program Strike Raffle & Jersey off the Back Raffle During all home games this season we raffled off vintage Cyclones jerseys in an effort to raise funding for our STRIKE Program, which helps fund local little leagues and other charitable causes. In addition to this fundraiser, at several games this season we raffled off specialty jerseys right off of the back of our players. Some of this year’s Jersey Off the Back raffles included our Full House Night Jersey, Late Night in Brooklyn Jersey and our annual Re- lay for Life jersey that benefits the American Cancer Society.

Monday Night Hospitality Soup Kitchen Volunteers Cyclones staff members volunteered for the organization Monday Night Hospitality at All Souls Church in . They worked with the organization to help prep and serve restaurant style food to those in need. Mon- day Night Hospitality has been a staple in the community for over 35 years.

Boy Scouts Boy Scouts MCU Park Camp Out Local Boy Scout troops were given the fun opportunity to sleep over on the field after a regular season game. 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 Cyclones patch and $2.00 from every ticket sold through the Boy Scouts benefited Friends of Scouting.

Special Olympics Cyclones Charity Bowl In June of 2016 the Brooklyn Cyclones hosted a charity bowling event at Strike Ten lanes in Mill Basin Brooklyn. The event was attended by Brooklyn Cyclones players, staff and children from the Special Olympics. Everyone took to the lanes to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympic Athletes.

27 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Local Charities Charity Partner “For each of their 38 home games during the 2016 season the Brooklyn Cyclones highlighted a different lo- cal charity. There was no cost associated with the program as the goal was to help organizations bring greater awareness and funding to their individual cause. Opportunities included a table on the concourse, public ad- dress readings during the game, a :30 spot featured on the video board, first pitch opportunity, tickets to share with volunteers, sponsors and employees, a presence on our website on our charity partners page, logo and the ability to do a 50/50 raffle benefiting their organization. A few of the charities that were present this season include, Jar of Hope, YMCA, Special Olympics, Safe at Home Foundation, Coney Island Autism Angels.“

Random House Children’s Books Reading Program The Brooklyn Cyclones partnered with Random House Children’s Books to help promote reading in our schools. We provided schools with a reading list of 4 books and as a reward for completing the program students were granted tickets to a game.

Department of Sanitation of NY Clean Beaches, Clean Streets The Brooklyn Cyclones partnered up with the Department of Sanitation and Clean Streets, Clean Beaches to host a press conference on our annual Camp Day. The go green initiative Clean Streets, Clean Beaches launched by New York City and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency helps to teach our youth about ways they can help to keep our community clean and and safe for all to enjoy.

Local Area Schools Anti-Bullying Night “On June 25th the Cyclones hosted an Anti-Bullying Night. The event brought together 18 schools and hosted 2,500 families in an effort to bring awareness to this topic. We partnered with the NYC Department of Educa- tion and the not profit organization Bridg-it School, which has developed a comprehensive Report, Review, and Resolve process to address community conflict.”

28 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Project Cuddle Full House Night On July 9th the Brooklyn Cyclones hosted a Full House theme night complete with a John Stamos bobblehead giveaway. Proceeds from the evening benefited a charity near and dear to John Stamos, Project Cuddle; a non- profit charity that helps frightened girls and women in making safe and legal decisions instead of abandoning their newborn babies. In total the Cyclones raised over $7,000.00 for the organization.

Various Schools Brooklyn Cyclones Internship Program (College/High School Students): Every year the Cyclones hire students for a season long internships. The program is open to high school or college students who are interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry. Interns are compensated and have the opportunity to accrue school credits where applicable. In 2016 the Cyclones had an internship staff of 13 who had the opportunity to participate in and learn more about the inner workings of a professional baseball team.

Alliance for Coney Island Halloween Parade The Brooklyn Cyclones partnered with the Alliance of Coney Island and opened its doors to hundreds of children throughout the day for their annual Halloween Parade. There were magicians, face painters, costumed characters and a Halloween costume contest. It was a fun day had by all.

Coney Island Autism Angels Coney Island Awareness, Softball Tournament “This one day softball tournament was put together to help fundraise money for children with autism. The Coney Island Angels have been working diligently to improve the quality of life for children in our community. The tour- nament was hosted at MCU Park and featured 8 softball teams from all over the Brooklyn/ area. “

Local Area Schools School Assemblies & Magic Shows “The Brooklyn Cyclones offered schools and organizations a free History of Baseball in Brooklyn presentation and Magic Show performed by our very own King Henry. This program is a fun way to get children interested in

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America’s favorite past time, while also learning the deep seeded heritage of the sport in our community - in- cluding Brooklyn Dodger and his role in helping to break down social barriers, which in turn helped Brooklyn develop into the melting pot of diversity that it is today.

Sports & Arts In Schools Foundation IS 381 Assembly On June 21st the Brooklyn Cyclones organized an educational and entertaining assembly for the 8th graders of IS 381. The assembly focused on the history of baseball and the Brooklyn Cyclones, featured a performance by the Beach Bums Dance Team and concluded with a Q & A session with the students. We were treated to a per- formance as well, as the school’s award winning step team took to the stage. They were so wonderful we had to invite them to perform at the stadium during a Cyclone game.

New York Penn League Charitable Foundation Charity Golf Outing In 2016, the Brooklyn Cyclones teamed up with the New York Penn League Charitable Foundation for the 10th annual Brooklyn Baseball Charity Golf Outing. This year’s event had over 100 participants and raised approxi- mately $3,600.00. The money raised went towards the charitable foundation that offers scholarship programs to assist our youth with their academic ventures.

Elvis Duran and the Morning Show Big Gay Softball Tournament This year the Brooklyn Cyclones partnered up with Elvis Duran and The Morning Show, along with the Big Apple Softball League to support the LGBTQ Community. Around $15,000 was raised at the event. This year the proceeds went directly to the victims and families affected by the tragic Orlando nightclub shooting.

Sandy the Seagull & Pee Wee Mascot Appearances Sandy the Seagull and Pee Wee, our beloved mascots at the Brooklyn Cyclones have been seen all over Brook- lyn, , Manhattan and Queens. From visiting local hospitals, attending local charity events, visiting schools and supporting community events and causes, Sandy and Pee Wee are easily recognized wherever they go!

30 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Local Area Schools Diamond Dream Tours MCU Park opens its gates to students every year and provides an educational and engaging tour program. The pro- gram is designed to utilize baseball as a learning tool and turns the ballpark into an interactive classroom. Students create memories that last a lifetime when they enter the locker rooms, take the field, sit in the dugout and get to ex- plore the hidden spots in the stadium. In 2016 the Brooklyn Cyclones were visited by approximately 6,000 students.

Jar of Hope Jar of Hope Night at MCU Park The Brooklyn Cyclones invited the Jar of Hope Organization to the ballpark to attempt to break the world record for most people doing push-ups together. The attempt took place on the field along with a brief ceremony about this wonderful organization. The JAR of Hope’s mission is dedicated to bringing awareness and raising funds directed to ongoing research in the hope of eliminating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Local Area Schools Cyclones School FUNdraising Program The Cyclones School Fundraising Program was designed to help raise much needed funds for individual schools and youth sport teams throughout Brooklyn. They are able to purchase significantly discounted tickets to sell for a one- of-a-kind group outing to a Cyclone game. The money raised through this program is circulated back to the schools and organizations. Students also have the opportunity to earn individual prizes by reaching certain selling goals. Over $50,000.00 was raised during this initiative.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life This year the Brooklyn Cyclones were involved with several American Cancer Society events and initiatives, one be- ing Relay for Life. On Saturday July 16th MCU Park hosted their own Relay for Life Night at the ballpark. The evening began with a master ZUMBA Class on the field and ended with a beautiful Luminaria Ceremony to honor those we have lost, celebrate those that have won their battle and support those that are still continuing the fight.

31 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) The Cyclones donated $5 from each ticket back to Relay to help in the FIGHT AGAINST CANCER. In addition to this event, the Cyclones attended several other Relay for Life events, where Sandy, Pee Wee, the Beach Bums, Pee Wee’s Dance Crew and Cyclones staff members gave out giveaways, performed and interacted with the crowd!

MCU MCU Youth Clinics The Brooklyn Cyclones hosted 5 Pre Game Baseball Clinics involving 100 kids that came and enjoyed an after- noon on the field at MCU Park. Most notably was the July 15th game that was also the 100th Anniversary Cel- ebration of MCU. Aside from pre game, the children were treated to a fun carnival in our backyard picnic area.

HealthFirst Kids Camp Building off of last year’s free camp, the Brooklyn Cyclones partnered with HealthFirst for the 5th annual HealthFirst Kids Camps. For two days, during the season, 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.

Chevy Kids Baseball Clinc On July 26th the Cyclones partnered with Chevy to host a pre game kids clinic where 200 future baseball stars came out to enjoy the afternoon at MCU Park. It was a true celebration of baseball, as the theme for the eve- ning’s game was Hall of Fame Day.

Millennium Development Cyclones at the Cinema “The Brooklyn Cyclones partnered with the law offices of Pinczeweski & Shpelfogel, P.C. for a very special trip to the movies to celebrate Black History Month. The Cyclones invited over 100 school children, selected by Millen- nium Development as part of their after school program, to attend a private screening of the film “Race.”

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NYU Lutheran Medical Center Back to School The Brooklyn Cyclones partnered up with NYU Lutheran for their Back to School Event. Players from the team, staff, and mascots attended the event and brought along school supplies and tickets to give out to the kids. The goal of the event was to raise awareness of the mission and accomplishments of health centers, while helping to get chil- dren in the community ready for school.

YMCA of Greater NY Take Your Base This summer the Brooklyn Cyclones hosted their annual 5K Take Your Base run to Benefit the YMCA of Greater NY. Nearly 900 people participated helping to raise over $12,500.00

Dream Factory Cyclone for a Day For another season the Brooklyn Cyclones partnered with the organization Dream Factory and signed a beautiful new player, Eden, to their roster (for a day.) The Cyclone for a Day program honors one special child who has over- come a struggle or is currently battling a medical challenge. This year, Eden participated in a pre game press confer- ence, was presented with a personalized jersey, took part in batting practice with the team, was on the field for the national anthem, announced the 5th inning of the game and experienced the excitement of on field promotions. The smile on her face was priceless and the Cyclones were thankful to make one of her dreams come true.

H.E.A.L.T.H. for Youth Organization Breakfast with Santa On Saturday December 17th the Brooklyn Cyclones partnered up with H.E.A.L.T.H. Youth Organization for a morn- ing filled with holiday cheer. Children participated in an Arts and Crafts projects, Christmas Story Time, a Pancake Breakfast, and of course a visit from Santa! The event was opened to all the children in the community.

33 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Girl Scouts of America Girl Scout Night Local Girl Scout troops were given the opportunity after a regular season game to camp out 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 and for every girl scout ticket sold, $1.00 went back to the organiza- tion.

Relay for Life, TEAL Ovarian Cancer Walk, Strides Walk, ADA Performers with a Purpose; Beach Bums & Pee Wee’s Dance Crew In 2016 the Brooklyn Cyclones Beach Bums and Pee Wee’s Dance Crew utilized their talents for wonderful causes. The Beach Bums and Pee Wee’s were invited to volunteer and perform at several Relay for Life events, participated in the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk for the American Cancer Society, cheered on riders at the American Dia- betes Association’s Tour de Cure and took part in the TEAL Ovarian Cancer Walk.

Various Schools and Non-Profits Ticket Donations The Cyclones work with various organizations and donate tickets to games. Nearly $91,000 in tickets were donat- ed in 2016 to groups in the area. These tickets were either used by the group members to attend a game together, or used for fundraising purposes at organizational functions and raffles.

Joe Torre Safe at Home Celebrity/Civil Servants All-Star Challenge On Tuesday August 9th the Third Annual Celebrity/Civil Servants Softball Challenge was held at MCU Park. This year Joe Torre and his Safe at Home organization attended and played in the game, along with members of the FDNY, NYPD, DSNY, Rosanna Scotto, Greg Kelly, and other celebrities. $5,000 was donated to the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation.

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Hope Lodge NYC Brooklyn Cyclones Hope Lodge Takeover “This year the Brooklyn Cyclones staff brought the game day experience to the people of Hope Lodge(ACS); a place where cancer patients and their caregivers can find help and hope. Each Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their treatments are in another city from their home. The goal of the visit was to provide a fun night filled with all of the entertainment and excitement fans experience at MCU Park. The Brooklyn Cyclones provided Coney Island food favorites, music, games and a show performed by King Henry. It was a special and memorable night both for the Cyclones staff, and the cancer patients and their families. “

Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals Bark in the Park “On August 14th fans were invited to bring their dogs to MCU Park to enjoy a day of baseball with their special four legged friends. “Bark in the Park” Night was sponsored by the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. Owners and their dogs were able to sit in the bleacher section behind right field. Food and water stations were provided for the dogs. And just in case you didn’t have a special canine to join you, a dog adoption van was located on Surf Avenue in front of the ballpark along with a microchipping station, thanks to Sean Casey Animal Rescue. “

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Guy Zoda (AKA King Henry) Community Outreach & Promotions Senior Member (Community & Hospital Outreach) New York Clown Alley Member School Leadership Team (SLT) for NYC DOE Marsh Ave School Board of Directors/ Bensonhurst/ Chairman of the Childrens Holiday Party Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn

Thomas Cardona Account Executive Volunteer MCU Baseball Clinic Volunteer MLB Play Ball Clinic Volunteer NYPD 5K Fun Run

Steve cohen Vice President Lead Partner High School Sports Management Board of Directors Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors You Gotta Believe

Greg conway Ticket Operations Manager Volunteer Steven Petillo Field Of Dreams Foundation

Craig coughlin Promotions Manager Volunteer Brooklyn Half Marathon Executive Board Brooklyn Boy Scouts Volunteer Hope Lodge

Thomas Cox Account Executive Volunteer Northport Little League Volunteer Long Island Surge Softball Organization

Kevin Jimenez Graphics Manager Cyclones Event Organizer /Volunteer Hope Lodge

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Rafael Guerrero Account Executive Volunteer Hope Lodge Volunteer MCU Baseball Clinic Volunteer MLB Play Ball

Billy Harner Director of Communications Volunteer Jimmy V. Foundation Volunteer Coaches vs. Cancer Coach St. Anslem Youth Activities Board of Directors Scott Bart Memorial Scholarship Fund Board of Directors Bill Harner Memorial Fund

Brian Kelly Account Executive Volunteer Gladiator Fund Volunteer Hope Lodge Volunteer Wounded Warrior Project

Nicole Kneessy Account Executive Member BNI Volunteer Coney Island Alliance Volunteer Monday Night Hospitality Soup Kitchen

Sharon Lundy Administrative Assistant Member Kiwanis International Volunteer Coney Island Gospel Toy Drive Cyclones Event Organizer/Volunteer Hope Lodge Organizer/ Volunteer BC Annual Black History Month Celebration

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Kevin mahoney General Manager Board of Directors Knights of Columbus #1251 President Ancient Order of Hibernians Vice President Oceanside Youth Softball Board of Directors Oceanside Little League

Christina Moore Community Relations Manager & Entertainment Coordinator Board Member Minty Organization for the Performing Arts Board Member Miss Greater NYC Organization Wing Eating Fund Raiser Participant American Cancer Society Volunteer ACS, Relay for Life Volunteer TEAL Ovarian Cancer Walk

Gary perone Assistant General Manager Board Member Greater NY Sandlot Alliance President NYC All Star Sports Group Advisor MLB RBI Board of Directors N.Y. Professional Scouts Foundation Member Minor League Baseball Diversity Board Board Member Power Play NYC Committee Member Alliance of Coney Island Volunteer American Cancer Society

Joseph Senisi Account Executive Mentor Leake and Watts

Santino Stancato Marketing Manager Volunteer Lutheran Medical Center

Ricky Viola Account Executive Third Degree Knight Knights of Columbus

38 Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift In Kind American Cancer Society Relay for Life 3,000 HeartShare Human Services NY 3,250.00 American Cancer Society Saved by the 90’s 750 Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Found. 200.00 Power Play 500 Shorefront Toys for Tots, Inc. 170.00 American Diabetes Assoc 500 United Community Baptist Church 200.00 IS 381 School Assembly 500 Relay for Life (Strike) 1,195.00 TEAL Ovarian Cancer Walk 300 One Brooklyn Fund 500.00 Hope Lodge NYC 1,500 78th Precinct Youth Council 2,500.00 American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk 1,500 Shorefront Democratic Club 100.00 60 Precinct Street Festival 500 NY Pro Hot Stove League 180.00 Ticket Donations 91,000 Bay Ridge Saint Patrick’s Parade 300.00 Yeshiva of Brooklyn Fair 500 Oceanside Fastpitch 350.00 Health First Clinic 1,000 Oceanside Little League 350.00 Coney Island Halloween Parade 7,500 Powerful Initiatives for Sports & Education 720.00 Soup Kitchen All Souls Church 750 ALKCYRF, Inc. 500.00 In Stadium Fundraising Camp Brooklyn 500.00 Strike Raffle 25,605 Alliance for Coney Island, Inc. 6,000.00 Charity Partners 12,000 NYU Lutheran Medical Center 4,500.00 Monetary Donations Project Cuddle 7,000.00 Jewish Community Relations Council of NY 1,041.00 Good Shepherd Sports 500.00 YMCA of Greater New York 14,000.00 Dime Savings Bank 300.00 Bonnie Youth Club 150.00 Kings Bay Youth Organization 1,000.00 Chabad of Coney Island 500.00 NY Lady Cobras 250.00 Urban Neighborhood Services 750.00 Coney Island USA 800.00 Gift In Kind : 109,800 Monetary Donations: 47,806 In Stadium Fundraising: 37,605 Overall Contributions for 2016: $195,211 39 40 Connecticut Tigers Dodd Stadium - Norwich, CT MLB Affiliate: Detroit Tigers Years in the NYPL: 2010-Present 2016 Attendance: 82,488

Charitable Summary The Connecticut Tigers take great pride in giving back to the community that supports the ballclub. In 2016, a record number of fans came to Dodd Stadium once again as the community continues to rally around the Tigers and all the fun, exciting, and philanthropic events taking place at the stadium. The Tigers set new records for total attendance as well as average attendance for the third consecutive season. Since arriving in 2010, the Tigers have made it their mission to turn Dodd Stadium into a community gathering place for much more than just baseball. The Tigers were proud to host a number of charitable events including the Southeastern CT Relay for Life, Panera Bread/CT Sports Foundation Spook-A-Thon, and more. 2016 saw the Third Annual Travis Brennan “Heart & Hustle” Award presented to two deserving winners; one a CT Tigers first baseman, and the other a local boy that has battled adversity. 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 Tigers are proud to be a valuable member of the Southeastern Connecticut community and con- tinue to seek out ways to lend a hand and make a difference.

41 Community Programs & Promotions Ed Randall’s Bat for a Cure Prostate Cancer Awareness Night For the 7th season, the Tigers hosted Ed Randall’s Bat For The Cure at Dodd Stadium. The night is promoted as Prostate Cancer Awareness Night online, in print, and over the radio. 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 pros- tate cancer!

Southeastern CT Families Family Fun Day The Tigers teamed up with the Norwich Bulletin for the second straight season in 2016 to create Family Fun Day at Dodd Stadium. The goal was to create a full day of fun at a very affordable cost for families in the region. Prior to the start of a Sunday home game, families were invited to spend the afternoon at the stadium with games and activi- ties for all ages on the concourse. Prizes were drawn throughout the event, with the grand prize winner receiving a $1,000 scholarship courtesy of The Harp & Dragon and Shop Rite in Norwich!

Roberto’s Kids Equipment Donation Facilitation Since 2010 the Connecticut Tigers have been a facility for the collection and storage of new and used baseball equipment for Roberto’s 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!

Make-A-Wish Foundation Travis Brennan “Heart & Hustle” Award 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 exempli

42 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) fies Heart & Hustle both on the field and in the community. Fans are able to vote and a second award is presented annually to a child in the community that exemplifies these same characteristics. The 2016 winners were Blaise Salter (Tigers) and Austin Houser(Community).

Local Speaking Events Tigers Front Office Speaking Engagements Members of the Tigers front office gave their time during 2016 to speak at over 50 events at local schools, universities,and associations. The total value of the time donated was approximately $10,000.

Local Non-Profit Organizations Mascot Appearances “The Tigers’ mascot, C.T. the Tiger, along with his friend Tater the Gator made appearances all across Southeastern Connecticut in 2016. C.T. and Tater added fun and excitement to parades, little league events, kid’s days, festivals, and much more. In all, C.T. and Tater donated over 150 hours of their time. The total value of time donated during 2015 was approximately $30,000.”

Local Military Heroes CT Military All-Stars The Tigers team teamed up with the Better Business Bureau to present the third annual CT Military All-Stars pro- gram in 2016. Fans had the opportunity to submit their nomination for a military member with a tie to the State of Connecticut. From these nominations, a panel of judges selected nine to be honored at the annual Military Ap- preciation Night. The first 1,000 fans through the gates received a baseball card set honoring these heroes and a special pre-game ceremony introduced them to the crowd. The Tigers were extremely pleased to be able to honor these true heroes.

CT Tigers Community Food Bank 2016 Parking Fees Donation Each season the Connecticut Tigers donate a portion of the total amount collected in parking fees to the CT Tigers Community Food Bank, a regional food bank that helps provide meals to those less fortunate. This season $5,996 was donated.

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CT Adolescent Leadership & Learning Institute Fun Run The Tigers teamed up with ALLI for their second annual Fun Run at Dodd Stadium. ALLI works to engage peers and adults on how to keep our region sober from substance abuse and making smart decisions for our futures.A track was developed with challenges and splashes of color that used the outside and inside of the stadium. The proceeds of the event went towards the annual cost of ALLI initiatives and supporting local sub- stance abuse prevention efforts in Southeastern CT. In total $2,500 was raised that the event!

American Red Cross Blood Drives The Tigers and the American Red Cross once again teamed up in 2016 to present Blood Drives at Dodd Sta- dium prior to four Tigers home games. 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 night’s game courtesy of the American Red Cross.

American Cancer Society 2016 Southeastern CT Relay for Life “For the sixth 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 one’s 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 activi- ties 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 a record $132,473 for the American Cancer Society to help fund research in the fight to cure cancer!”

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Veteran Tickets Foundation Weekend Ticket Donation The Connecticut Tigers partnered for the third year with the Veteran Tickets Foundation in 2016. The Tigers donat- ed four premium tickets to each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday game at Dodd Stadium. Through the Veteran Tickets Foundation, local military (either current or past), were able to take in a Tigers game at no cost. The program fur- thered the team’s commitment to honoring those that serve our country. The value of tickets donated was $840.

BBB Military Line Family Scholarship Military Appreciation Night Jersey Auction With so many strong ties to the military surrounding Southeastern Connecticut, the Tigers are very active in sup- porting the military community. The 2016 Military Appreciation Night was sponsored for the fourth straight year by The Better Business Bureau and its Military Line. As part of this year’s festivities the Tigers wore special military uniform themed jerseys during that night’s game. 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 $3,254 and every player and coach’s jersey was sold!

Backus Hospital Cancer Center Fifth Annual Spook-A-Thon The Connecticut Tigers and Panera Bread teamed up for the sixth straight year to present the Panera Break Spook- A-Thon at Dodd Stadium, benefiting the Backus Hospital Cancer Center. Throughout the day there was a “Family Costume Walk”, haunted clubhouse and dugout, costume contests, inflatable games, and much more. The pro- ceeds totaled $24,182!

45 Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift in Kind Ed Randall’s Bat for a Cure (Theme Night Donation) $2,500 Naval Submarine Base New London (Season Tickets Donation) $1,300 Veteran Ticket Foundation The BairFind Foundation- (Concourse Signage) $1,250 Tickets & Merchandise Donations $33,376 Veteran Tickets Foundation (Weekend Ticket Donation) $840 In Stadium Fundraising Southeastern CT Adolescent Leadership & Learning Insitute- Fun Run $2,500 BBB Military Line- Military Night Jersey Auction $3,254 Connecticut Sports Foundation-2015 Spook-A-Thon $24,182 Various Local Organizations-Ticket Fundraiser Program $37,250 Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern CT- Star Wars Night Launch-A-Ball $500 American Cancer Society-Southeastern CT Relay For Life $132,437 Monetary Donations Mayor’s Pantry Regional Food Bank $5,996 Yantic Volunteer Fire Engine Co. $1,500

Gift in Kind: $39,266.00 In Stadium Fundraising: $200,123.00 Monetary Donations: $7,496.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $246,885.00

46 47 Hudson Valley Renegades - Fishkill, NY MLB Affiliate: Years in the NYPL: 1994-Present 2016 Attendance: 152,328

Charitable Summary This year marked the 24nd season of the Hudson Valley Renegades providing an unique ex- perience for fans throughout the Hudson Valley. The Renegades have worked diligently over the past 24 seasons to create a positive, strong relationship within the Hudson Valley Community. Our organization recognizes what it means to give back, and is grateful to be in a position to give to those who improve the quality of life throughout our community. While creating a family fun envi- ronment at the stadium, the front office staff has committed to our community outreach programs and formed strong relationships with local organizations that are committed to building a positive change in our youth, their families and the entire Hudson Valley community.

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Hudson Valley Renegades 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 a ceremonial first pitch as recognition for his or her heroic actions

Pitch for Kids Summer Baseball Camp “Every season the Renegades and Pitch for Kids host a community camp for young baseball players in Dutchess County. Additionally, the Renegades Manager and a handful of players were there to assist and help the kids devel- op and work on their baseball skills. The camp was held for 3 separate weeks throughout the season.“

Pitch for Kids Gades Open This golf tournament allowed event participants to play a round of golf at Casperkill Golf Course in Poughkeepsie, NY. Teams played a round of golf throughout the entire day, and ended with an auction, multiple raffles, and dinner for all participants.

Pitch for Kids Softball Tournament The Renegades Pitch for Kids hosted a week long softball tournament at Dutchess Stadium, which resulted in a great turn out and a ton of fun. Prizes and memorabilia were award to teams and the winners.

Hudson Valley Renegades, Marist College & Army Athletics Hudson Valley Baseball Classic (Army vs. Marist) 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 conclu- sion of the game. 49 Community Programs & Promotions(cont.) Pitch for Kids Kickball Tournament The Renegades Pitch for Kids Fun rekindled the favorite schoolyard game at the annual Pitch for Kids Kickball Tour- nament. Over 20 teams participated in an elimination round tournament where one team was named the Kickball Champions. All proceeds benefited the Renegades Pitch for Kids Fund.

Pitch For Kids ‘ Games Comedy Show The Hudson Valley Renegades hosted it’s annual 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 of full entertainment featuring some of the great co- medians of the Hudson Valley as well as comics that are known throughout the country. Pitch for Kids Jail Break for Home 5K Race The Hudson Valley Renegades and Pitch for Kids hosted their annual Jail- break 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 and finishing at Dutchess Stadium home plate. The event also had a kid’s race around the bases. Prizes were awarded to male, female, and age categories.

Hudson Valley Renegades Rascal’s Monster Bash Rascal’s Monster Bash at the ballpark provides children and their families a safe environment to trick or treat on Hal- loween. 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.

Hudson Valley Renegades Educator of the Night At every home game this season, the Renegades recognize 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, par- ents, and thousands of Renegades fans.

50 Community Programs & Promotions(cont.) Pitch for Kids ‘Gades Shoot Out The Renegades Pitch for Kids hosted their 14th annual ‘Gades Shoot Out event that combines both golf and Renegades games. Between holes while golfing, players participated in fun games that contain crazy challenges and goodies. The event also held a raffle and auction at the end of the day.

Hudson Valley Renegades 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.

Guns N’ Hoses Hometown Hero’s 9/11 All-Star Tribute Game Fans gathered at Dutchess Stadium on September 11th to honor our heroes for the “Hometown Heroes, 9/11 All-Star Tribute Game” as the Military All-Stars took on the Bravest & Finest. The goal of this event is to bring the community together and to remember those that we lost on September 11, 2001.

51 Renegades Staff Community Involvement Eben Yager Senior Vice President/General Manager Sean Kammerer Board Member Dutchess County Regional Director of Promotions Chamber of Commerce Member Leadership Dutchess Marketing United Way of Dutchess Step into Spring Committee Member & Orange Counties Committee Member American Cancer Society Chair New York Blood Center LIttle Doctor’s Program Kristen Huss Board Member Center for the Prevention Assistant General Manager of Child Abuse Golf Chair Rebuilding Together Duchess County Rick Zolzer Advisory Committee Hudson Valley Vice President Young Professionals Volunteer Reader Glenham Elementary Non-Voting Associate Camber Foundation School Board Member Duchess County Tourism Chairman of the Board Pitch for Kids Fund Board Member Rebuilding Together Duchess County Joe Ausanio Loaned Executive United Way Director of Baseball Operations Instructor Private Baseball/ Softball Instructor Dave Neff Head Softball Coach Marist College Manager of New Business Development Member The Greater Mahopac- Tim Merante Carmel Chamber of Commerece Head Groundskeeper Volunteer Reader Glenham Elementary Dan Horne School Account Executive Vicky DeFreese Member Hudson Valley Young Director of Business Operations Professionals Volunteer Church of the Good Volunteer Reader Glenham Elementary Shepard Soup Kitchen School Gala Committee Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Volunteer Beautiful People

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Bob Outer Community Relations Specialist Teri Bettencourt Member Beacon Recreation Director of Food & Beverage Commission Member New Paltz Chamber of Commerce Member Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Mike Mazzuca Board Member Beacon City Schools Vice President of Corporate Sponsorships Arts and Education Board Trustee Vassar Hospital Foundation Board Member Mt. Gulian Historic Site Board Member Spirit of Beacon Board Chair Salvations Army Beacon Founder Exchange Club of Southern Dutchess

Chris Winslow New Business Development Associate Board Member New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce 2nd Vice-Chair/Secretary Hudson Valley Young Professionals of New Paltz Board Member New Paltz Challenge 1/2 Marathon & 5k

Casey Vecchio Ticket Sales & Marketing Executive Member Hudson Valley Young Professionals Member Hudson Valley Young Professionals Fundraising Sub Committee

53 Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gifts in Kind Museum Village at Old Smith’s Clove St.Denis-St.Columba School PSA 120.00 120.00 Frost Valley YMCA Healthy Kids Day Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School Ossining Upper Education PTA - Claremont 120.00 240.00 Elementary School 120.00 Pet of the Game (38 Home Games) Ramapo Ridge Middle School Hudson Valley Parents of Performing Stu- 28,500.00 120.00 dents (HVPOPS) 120.00 American Academy of Professional Coders Relay for Life-Patterson 240.00 Ryan McElroy Foundation 120.00 240.00 Sons of the American Legion Post #488 Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson (Troop Rebuilding Together Dutchess County 240.00 10064) 120.00 240.00 Pets Alive 240.00 Trinity Church in Fishkill 200.00 Meadowhood School (Elementary) (City Boy Scout Troop 78 Nanuet NY chartered by SPARC 240.00 school district of Newburgh) St.Anthony’s 120.00 Saugerties kNOw MORE Community 480.00 Making Headway Foundation Awarness Expo-Riccardi PTA 240.00 EPHS Project Graduation 240.00 120.00 Mount Pleasant Elementary School PTA Millbrook VFW Post 9008 120.00 New York City/Newburgh KOA Care Camps 240.00 South Orange YMCA 240.00 120.00 Plattekill Police 240.00 Hudson Valley Family Fest & Pet Expo Tables Lakeland Children Center 120.00 Blodgett Memorial Library 240.00 4,250.00 Inspire 120.00 Parents of Special People, Inc East Fishkill Veterans Luncheon (Manny Yorktown Athletic Club’s 11u travel baseball 240.00 Bacon American Legion Post 1758) team 240.00 American Heart Association 600.00 240.00 The Ark and Dove Preschool Washington Heights Ladies Auxiliary Dutchess Golf 240.00 120.00 240.00 Ulster County Commissioner of Jurors Gardner town School PTO 240.00 Saugerties PTSA Jr. Post Prom Committee 240.00 New Paltz Legion Baseball 120.00 120.00 Spackenkill Elementary PTA- Spackenkill Arc of Dutchess-Golf 240.00 Reform Temple of the Hudson Valley School District 240.00 Hillbrook Football Sports Boosters 600.00 Fordham Road Business Improvement Dis- 240.00 Dutchess Chamber Foundation trict 240.00 Roosevelt High School- Community Unity 240.00 Patterson Library 120.00 Club 240.00 JDRF 440.00 Antalek 240.00 Sacred Heart School 180.00 Indian Valley Little League 240.00 Poughkeepsie Plaza Kids Program Keon Center 240.00 Minisink Little League 240.00 240.00 Lakeview Elementary School-Make a Wish Warwick Little League 240.00 Claudio Cares 240.00 Foundation 240.00 John Jay High School Drama Club Epilepsy Foundation of North Eastern NY Knights of Columbus-St Thomas More 240.00 120.00 Council 2188 120.00 Greenwood Lake Fire Department Community Cares 240.00 National American Dance 240.00 240.00 Premier Cares Foundation 240.00 Wallkill High School 240.00 Make A Wish - Hudson Valley Robert Graves PTO 120.00 240.00

54 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.) Family Services Inc 240.00 Catholic Archdiocese 300.00 Dutchess Outreach 360.00 Chelsea Fire Company 600.00 Brian C Novotny 9/11 Memorial Golf Outing Beacon Bulldogs 240.00 Chester Academy School 240.00 120.00 Goshen Public Library and Historical Society Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Pine Bush Elementary School 120.00 240.00 240.00 People’s Place 120.00 Culinary Institute of America 240.00 Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Westchester Medical 240.00 Dutchess County SPCA 240.00 240.00 Saint Martin’s de Porres 240.00 Motion Picture Club 240.00 Sparrow’s Nest 240.00 Mount St Mary College 240.00 Drew United Methodel Church 240.00 MS Walk Orange 600.00 Marist College Center for Lifetime Study Washingtonville Little League 240.00 Mercy College 240.00 240.00 Ostrander Elementary School 240.00 Boy Scouts of America Orange County Poughkeepsie Day School 240.00 Arlington High School Summer School DCAD 600.00 Premier Cares Foundation 240.00 840.00 Westlake Middle School PTA Beacon Sons of Italy St Francis of Assisi Disabled American Veterans at Castle Point, 240.00 Lodge #2629 240.00 NY 240.00 Town of Poughkeepsie Patrolmen’s Benevo- Sparrow’s Nest 240.00 John Jay High School Track & Field Booster lent Association Project Safe Graduation Cornwall Central Club 240.00 240.00 High School 240.00 Taconic Hills P.E. 240.00 Gidney Avenue PTO Dominican College 240.00 Hudson Valley House of Hope Domestic 240.00 Pancreatic Cancer Benefit Tricky Tray Violence Shelter 240.00 Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce 240.00 Danbury Westerners 240.00 240.00 Cardinal Spellman High School 120.00 St. James School 240.00 Search for a Change 240.00 Pleasantville Children’s Center 240.00 The New Fairfield Blackhawks 240.00 Poughkeepsie MS Walk 240.00 Firefighter McPadden Pipes & Drums The Mental Health Association in Putnam Virtual Enterprises International 240.00 240.00 Hudson Valley Gives 240.00 County 240.00 RP Connor Elementary 120.00 Tuxedo Park Library 240.00 Rockland Community Foundation Bowl-A-Thon and Chinese Auction Valley Central Middle School 240.00 240.00 240.00 DAV”disabled American Veterans” 240.00 Center for Discovery 240.00 Pocatello Ladies Auxiliary 240.00 Crystal Run Village Foundation 60.00 Carmel High School Rams Baseball Club Hawks Swimming Association 240.00 Violet Avenue School 420.00 240.00 Hudson River Housing, Inc 240.00 Beacon High School Football and Softball Lagrange Lumberjacks 12u Baseball John Jay High School Drama Club 240.00 240.00 240.00 No Child Wet Behind 240.00 Wananksink Lake Improvement Association Julia’s Wings Foundation 80.00 Astor Services 240.00 240.00 Hudson Valley Llamas 240.00 The Minisink Valley Teachers’ Association American Heart Association 240.00 Boy Scouts of America Orange County 240.00 Sparrow’s Nest 240.00 DCAD 600.00 Greyhound Rescue Group 240.00 New Paltz Rotary Club 60.00 Latinos in Business Networking Event Access Support for Living 240.00 The Wawarsing Christian Academy 120.00 240.00

55 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.) Lloyd Rod & Gun Club-Lupus Research The Croton Watershed Chapter of Trout Un- Woodbury Public Library 240.00 240.00 limited 240.00 Carenet Pregnancy Center 240.00 Pleasant Valley Cooperative Nursery School Minisink Valley Elementary School PTO Craig M. Hillo Memorial Sports Scholarship 240.00 240.00 Fund, Inc. 240.00 Autism Society 100.00 The Michael Oremus Foundation 240.00 Habitat for Humanity for Greater Newburgh Julie’s Jungle 240.00 Lyndhurst High School Baseball 240.00 480.00 Holy Trinity PTO 260.00 Catholic Charities Community Services of Mount Kisco Little League 240.00 Berea Elementary PTO 240.00 Orange & Sullivan 240.00 Crystal Run Healthcare-Relay For Life Fireball Run Beacon 100.00 Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library 240.00 240.00 Crystal Run Healthcare 100.00 American Red Cross 120.00 Greenwood Lake Public Library 180.00 Ulster Savings Bank 100.00 Hillside Lake Firehouse 240.00 Mid Hudson Animal Aid 240.00 Thomas L. Argenti Scholarship Fund Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library 240.00 Mamakating Little League 240.00 240.00 Cornwall Public Library 240.00 Will Spay Pets, Inc 240.00 Bounce 300.00 Hudson Valley Thunder and Lightning Wiccopee Fire Company Auxiliary/Support NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospi- 240.00 240.00 tal 270.00 Sparrow’s Nest 240.00 Clarkstown Stars 240.00 Arlington High School 100.00 Anderson Center for Autism 240.00 Chester Rotary Club 240.00 Rondout Valley Little League 100.00 Newburgh Basketball Boosters 240.00 Hudson Highlands Nature Museum 240.00 New Paltz Baseball/Softball 200.00 Rondo Little League 120.00 Quest Athletics 240.00 Town of Wappingers 400.00 Can’t Hurt Steel Community Foundation Beatrice Gilmore Home and School Associa- Temple Hill Academy 100.00 240.00 tion 240.00 Wappingers Junior High School 200.00 Orange County Shields 120.00 Rebuilding Hudson Valley 240.00 Dr. B Smile 200.00 Our Every Day Angels 240.00 Putnam Family & Community Services, Inc. Kingston Catholic School 240.00 Town of Poughkeepsie Little League 240.00 Alzheimer’s Association 240.00 240.00 Franklin Elementary 180.00 Cortlandt Softball Little League 240.00 Balmville PTA 120.00 Boy Scout Troop 206 in Cornwall on Hudson International F&AM Mason Inc 240.00 Duchess County Kiwanis Club New York 260.00 Goshen Little League/Cortlandt 240.00 160.00 West Point Schools PTO 240.00 TGI Friday’s Bartender Championship John Cardinal O’Connor School 240.00 Thornwood Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary 240.00 Salvation Army 120.00 240.00 Mount Kisco Little League 240.00 The Children’s Village 240.00 Kent New York Fire Department 240.00 Dutchess Outreach 240.00 Nana’s House Child Care Center, Inc. 120.00 Ulster Community College 240.00 Tim Russell Benfit for Muscular Dystrophy Woodbury Community Association 240.00 Pleasant Valley Fire Dept. 240.00 Association 240.00 Alzheimer’s Association 240.00 Sickle Cell Disease 5K 240.00 The Arc of Ulster-Greene 240.00 Sacred Heart School Monroe 240.00 Clintondale Fire District 240.00 Mid Hudson Animal Aid 240.00 Safe -Harbors Off Broadway Run 240.00 Family Ties of Westchester, Inc. 120.00 National Alliance on Mental Illness 240.00 Goshen High School 240.00 Cornwall High School Athletics 240.00 Church of Our Savior 240.00 Wappingers Rotary 240.00

56 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.) Sparrow’s Nest 240.00 9th Annual John Duffy Memorial Golf Out- Otisville Little League 240.00 Ulster County Community Action Commit- ing 240.00 United Way of Westchester tee 240.00 St. Jogn the Baptist Church 240.00 Sparrow’s Nest 240.00 240.00 St Margaret of Cortona School 240.00 Croton On Hudson Knights of Columbus Austin Road Elementary School PTO Common Ground Farm 240.00 240.00 240.00 Lakeland Children’s Center 240.00 The Brain Injury Association of New York Gardner town School PTO 240.00 Community YMCA of Northern Westchester State 240.00 Relay for Life 250.00 240.00 Walkway Over the Hudson 240.00 Mother’s Guild of St. Mary’s School Penny New Milford Youth Baseball Softball Woodbury Fire Department 240.00 Social 180.00 240.00 PEF Membership Benefits Program 240.00 Hit & Run Highlanders 12U Cooperstown Benjamin Franklin Elementary School PTA Burke Rehabilitation Research 240.00 Travel Baseball Team 240.00 240.00 Team Cleary 240.00 Peggy Izzo’s The Dance Workshop 240.00 Plattekill Public Library 240.00 Slater Jett Myers Foundation 240.00 Brewster Sports Foundation Gala 300.00 Greenville VFW Post 3175 240.00 Greystone Programs 240.00 Hudson Valley Community 80,000.00 9u Newburgh Knights 240.00 North Rockland Sports Day for Charity St. Margaret of Cortona School-Jackpot Family Services, Inc. 240.00 240.00 Extravaganza 180.00 Play Care Early Learning Center 240.00 Highland Falls PBA 240.00 JLIC Raffle Auction (International Youth Benjamin Franklin PTA/Yorktown Commu- Our Lady of Mt Carmel 240.00 Group) 180.00 nity Nursery School 240.00 Great Plain Elementary School 240.00 Oakwood Friends School 300.00 Regis School 240.00 Noxon Road PTA 240.00 Wappiners Crew Erg-A-Thon 180.00 St. Patrick’s School 240.00 Youth Mission Outreach, Inc. 240.00 Wappingers Elk Lodge 180.00 East Coldenham Elementary School West Nyack Elementary School 240.00 Lakewood PTA 180.00 240.00 Oakwood Friends School 240.00 Michael Ryan Zodda Foundation 4th Annual The Kerhonkson Elementary School Parent Food Bank of the Hudson Valley 240.00 Golf Outing 180.00 Teacher Association 240.00 FDR Booster Club 240.00 Rhine beck/Reinbach Exchange 300.00 Ascienzo Family Foundation 240.00 The School of Saint Gregory Barbarigo Congregation of Emanuel 240.00 SOME 260.00 240.00 Yorktown Community Nursery School John Jay Softball Team 240.00 Altar Rosary Society 240.00 240.00 Earth Angels, Relay for Life Team 240.00 Consolidated Elementary School St. Mary’s Catholic School 240.00 Beacon City School District 240.00 120.00 Tuxedo Ambulance Corps 240.00 Walk MS Croton 240.00 Cornwall Little League 350.00 Gloversville Dug Out Club 240.00 Round Hill School PTA 240.00 Newburgh Girl Power 240.00 The Michael J. Fox Foundation 180.00 Emma C Chase PTO 240.00 Miles of Hope 540.00 York County Missing Child Task Force 60.00 West Sayville Christian School 240.00 Junior League of Poughkeepsie 100.00 Yorktown Jewish Center 180.00 Bethel Education Foundation 180.00 Oak Lane Child Care Center 240.00 New City Elementary School PTA 180.00 Putnam County Land Trust 240.00 Grace Smith House 240.00 Adelphi University Softball 180.00 Kingston Catholic School 240.00 Frontier Girls Troop 222 180.00 Lakewood Elementary School 240.00

57 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.) Dutchess County SPCA 240.00 Holy Name of Jesus Church 240.00 NY Wildcats 240.00 New Paltz Chamber 240.00 Church Street Community Nursery School Putnam County Action Partnership 240.00 Heritage Middle School 240.00 240.00 Mill Ridge Primary 240.00 Hobie Simpson (Chrondrosarcoma of his Abilities First 240.00 Monroe Woodbury School 240.00 Spine) 300.00 Highland Ladies Aux 240.00 Center for Services Fashion Show Mill Street Loft Arts 240.00 Scleroderma Foundation 240.00 Fundraiser 180.00 Macaroni Kid 1,800.00 Holy Trinity School 240.00 The A-T Children’s Project 240.00 Beacon Hebrew Alliance Religious School John A Coleman Catholic School 240.00 Highland Central School 200.00 400.00 Team Connected 4 A Cure - Relay for Life - Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. Girls Inc of Westchester 240.00 Pine Bush 240.00 240.00 South East Consortium for Special Services Autism Awareness 440.00 Pegasus Therapeutic Riding 180.00 240.00 IBEW 363 Tom Kay Memorial Golf Outing Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s American Liver Foundation 240.00 120.00 Resource Center 240.00 Lakeland Rebels High School Hockey Relay for Life - Mahopac 240.00 St. John’s School 180.00 240.00 Friends of Newburgh Crew, Inc. 240.00 Bishop Dunn Memorial School 180.00 Beekman Athletic Club 240.00 Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation Gateway Community Industries 60.00 Carmel High School Parents Association 240.00 Parents Club of West Point 180.00 240.00 My Brother Vinny 240.00 Scleroderma Foundation Fundraiser Mount Pleasant PTA 240.00 Pets Alive 300.00 180.00 Eastern New York Correctional Facility- Community Foundation of Orange and Sul- Blooming burg Fire Co 240.00 Women in Corrections 400.00 livan Jay and Carol Anthony Foundation for Overlook/Titusville Elementary PTA Duchess Community College Foundation Autism Support 240.00 500.00 1,050.00 Hi-Tor Animal Shelter Black Tail Gala240.00 Brenna Engle Foundation 500.00 Jawanio 850.00 Techno Titans 4H 240.00 Relay for Life- Newburgh 240.00 Heritage Middle School 240.00 Scout Pack 45 480.00 Little Britain Elementary 240.00 Red Hook Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary 240.00 Croton Harmon Education Foundation Danbury Public Schools Family Learning Nicole Paoli-Ramos: Benefit for Cancer (CHEF) 240.00 Center 240.00 Treatment 240.00 The American Cancer Society Relay for Life North Salem Nursery School 240.00 Highland Falls Fire Dept Auxiliary 180.00 of Yorktown, New York 240.00 8Tap Scratch Bowling Tournament (Strike & Hyde Park Rowing Association 240.00 Park Avenue School PTO 240.00 Spare Against ALS) 180.00 Knights of Columbus Council #6320 Washingtonville Little League 240.00 Boy Scouts of America Troop 41 240.00 120.00 North Salem Foundation for Learning Saugerties Parent Teacher Student Associa- Poughkeepsie Day School 240.00 240.00 tion 240.00 Ridgeway School PTA 240.00 St. Denis Church 240.00 Katonah Elementary School 240.00 Overlook/Titusville PTA Staff Appreciation Maj. Gen. Iren Crowell-Harris Chapter of the Bedford Central School District 240.00 240.00 Tuskegee Airmen 240.00 Oncology Nursing Society 240.00 Iona Preparatory Lower School 240.00 Arc of Dutchess 180.00 Gardnertown PTA Walkathon 240.00 Marlboro Schools Snowflake Ball 120.00 New Beginnings Nursery School 180.00

58 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.) Mount Saint Mary College 240.00 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Safe Haven Animal Shelter 6.00 American Heart Association Newburgh 96.00 Pleasant Valley PTA 255.00 70.00 Carnet Pregnancy Center 9.00 Chambers PTA 87.00 Leadership Orange 600.00 St Denis St Columba School James S Evans PTA 246.00 Kiwanis Club of Chester 240.00 387.00 St Elizabeth Ann Seton School 66.00 New Horizons Resources, Inc Sacred Heart School - Monroe Hyde Park Baptist 120.00 240.00 45.00 VFW 9008 Millbrook 81.00 Child Care Council of Duchess and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School - Sheafe Road Elementary 81.00 Putnam, Inc 240.00 Middletown 18.00 Highland 78.00 Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Holy Trinity Poughkeepsie 111.00 Highland Little League 9.00 360.00 Pawling Little League OPS/TIS PTA 540.00 St. Baldricks 540.00 252.00 Woman’s Bar Association of Orange & Sullivan County St. Margaret School 240.00 Myers Corners Elementary 12.00 Special Program and Resource 177.00 Star 2B Performing Arts 240.00 Connection (SPARC) 120.00 Montgomery Elementary PTA Autism Society of the HV 6.00 Camp Avenue Elementary School 48.00 New Paltz Hurricanes 147.00 PTA 240.00 Minisink Valley Aquatics 15.00 Mid-Hudson Animal Aid 12.00 Thomas Fitzgerald Memorial Fund Rocky Strong 84.00 Gayhead PTA 294.00 Charity Auction 240.00 Valley Central High School American Cancer Society 4.00 Ulster County SPCA 200.00 135.00 Hudson Valley Venom 87.00 United Way 120.00 Rondout Valley Little League Arthur S May PTA 132.00 Culinary Institute of America240.00 27.00 CCHS Concert Choir 294.00 TLC Foundation 240.00 Fishkill Plains Elementary PTA Ostrander Elementary 348.00 Relay for Life - Putnam County 192.00 Cornell Cooperative Extension 18.00 180.00 Louis Greenspan Daycare Center Dutchess County SPCA 18.00 Rural Ulster Preservation Company 93.00 East Coldenham PTA 27.00 120.00 Marlboro Middle School 309.00 Beautiful People 147.00 Support Connection: Breat & Ovar- Mohansic PTA 303.00 Leptondale Elementary PBIS 45.00 ian Cancer Support 120.00 Putnam Valley PTA 864.00 Mahopac SEPTO 150.00 Boy Scout Troop 28 240.00 WES PTO 240.00 Peggy Izzy’s Dance Workshop 246.00 Arlington Central School District Beekman Elementary PTA 369.00 Alliance for Lupus Research 135.00 Special Education PTA 240.00 Fishkill Elementary PTA 276.00 Wappingers Little League 42.00 Glen ham Elementary School PTA Menhaden Middle School 66.00 St James the Apostle - Carmel 216.00 600.00 Hudson Valley Lupus Walk 4.00 St. John School - Goshen 123.00 Washingtonville Little League St. Martin De Porres School 123.00 In Stadium Fundraising 120.00 St Mary Mother of the Church School - Fishkill Minisink Baseball 42.00 126.00 Anderson Center for Autism Orange County Cyclones 27.00 St Patrick School - Yorktown Heights 216.00 54.00 St Peters School Poughkeepsie 9.00

59 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.) Empire State Huskies - 12U KNOPF 156.00 St Mary Little Lamb 12.00 Search For Change 14.00 Happy Life Animal Rescue 33.00 AHCS 66.00 No Child Wet Behind 76.00 SS Seward PTSA 87.00 Town of Newburgh Little League 12.00 New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce 15.00 Gift In Kind: $219,430.00 In Stadium Fundraising: $9,640.00 Monetary Donations: $7,665.00 Monetary Donations Beautiful People 300.00 Hudson Valley Pattern 615.00 Juvenile Diabetes Research 1,000.00 Chelsea Fire Co., Inc. 100.00 Town of Fishkill PBA 300.00 Mount St. Mary’s College 500.00 Cragsmoor Fire Dept 250.00 NYS Troopers PBA 500.00 Rebuilding Together Dutchess County 500.00 American Cancer Society 1,500.00 Hudson Valley Council 1,000.00 Dutchess County Leadership 300.00 Eric B Huss Memorial Foundation 500.00 Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson 300.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $ 236,735

60 Lowell Spinners Edward A. LaLacheur Park - Lowell, MA MLB Affiliate: Years in the NYPL: 1996-Present 2016 Attendance: 139,943

Charitable Summary The Lowell Spinners take pride in being the Merrimack Valley’s 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 qui- etly donate funds to worthy causes in our community while keeping a low profile. When you attend a Spinners game, you’ll 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. Through both Lowell Spinners Charities and the Joann Weber Charitable Fund, the Spinners work with hundreds of community partners not just during the 3-month season, but throughout the calendar year. 61 Community Programs & Promotions

Lowell Public Schools Lowell Spinners Reading Program The Spinners partnered with all Lowell Public Schools first through eight grade. Each student that participated in the program by reading at least one book was awarded a ticket voucher good for one of four games during the 2016 season. Almost 11,000 students participated and nearly 11,000 tickets 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. Lowell Spinners Charities Birthday Requests For each birthday and special request for the video board, a $10 donation is made to Lowell Spinners Charities. In 2016, the program generated nearly $1,500 in donations! Lowell Spinners Charities Royal Caribbean Cruise Raffle One lucky fan packed their bags and headed on a Royal Caribbean Cruise for two thanks to the team’s season long raffle to benefit Lowell Spinners Charities. The season long-raffle generated over $1,000 for the charity! Members of the Armed Forces Military Day The Spinners’ annual Military Day continues to be a big hit for all involved. Members of the armed services, active and retired, and their families received complimentary tickets and were honored in a pre-game ceremony. Mili- tary members served as the honor guard, performed the National Anthem and and threw out ceremonial pitches. The night also featured a special military themed jersey for the first 1,000 fans, courtesy of US Family Health Plan. Merrimack Valley Food Bank Food Bank Night In a partnership with the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, the Spinners joined forces to collect a ton peanut butter. The team exchanged tickets for jars of peanut butter during one of their weekday home games and collected just over 2,000 pounds.

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Military Heroes Heroes Among Us “Sponsored by Hanscom Federal Credit Union, the “”Heroes Among Us”” program allowed us to truly salute the ser- vice of a service member and his or her family. Over the years the program has expanded to honoring our heroes on four nights during the season. 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.” New England Police Benevolent Association Law Enforcement Appreciation Night Law Enforcement personnel from across the state joined the Spinners for a special night at the ballpark. From the four participating honor guards presenting the colors to the themed events throughout the night, officers from around the region were honored. Various Peanut Free Nights Once again the Spinners hosted six “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. Various Mascot/Player Appearances 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 non- profit organizations at no cost.

63 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Various Honey Dew Donuts Kids Dugout 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 Spin- ners/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! Job Seekers/Local Businesses 5th Annual Lowell Spinners Job Fair The Spinners once again partnered with the Career Center of Greater Lowell and the Valley Works Career Center to present an opportunity for local residents to find full-time jobs. Over 70 different employers participated in 2016, circling LeLacheur Park to meet the over 1000 job seekers that attended over the course of the day in search of their next opportunity. Scouts Scout Night Sleepovers “The Spinners host four annual “”Scout Night Sleepovers,”” at LeLacheur Park, inviting area scouts to bring their tent and grab some outfield grass. The sleepovers attract over 1,000 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.” Ed Randall’s Bat For the Cure Ed Randall’s 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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Local Schools and Non-Profits Spinners FUNdraising Program The Spinners FUNdraising Program once again offered local organizations the opportunity to raise much need- ed funds through Spinners baseball. Organizations could purchase discounted tickets to sell for a one-of-a-kind group outing at a Spinners game. Depending on the amount of tickets sold, schools were given money back from the Spinners to help fund their programs. In addition, each organization received a special FUNdraising code that would return additional money to their efforts when supporters attended additional Spinners games. Local Little League Teams Field of Dreams 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. Local Libraries Spinners’ Library Pass The Spinners continued community partnership with local libraries in 2016. Participating libraries have a dated voucher for each Spinners home game, allowing patrons to purchase up to six tickets for half price. 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. Local Kids Baseball Buddies 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. College Students Lowell Spinners Apprenticeship Program The Spinners hire students for season long apprenticeships from colleges across the country interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry. Associates have the opportunity to accrue school credits where applicable. In 2016, the Spinners had a staff of nearly 25 students who got the chance to see first hand and participate in the inner workings of a professional baseball team. The program includes guest speakers and field trips, to learn from other organizations, other executives and create a well-rounded experience.

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LIAM Nation LIAM Nation Day “The Spinners partnered with LIAM Nation, for a special day at the park in the 2016. 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 with a silent auction and 50/50 contributing 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.” High School Baseball Lowell Spinners Catholic High School 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 passed away after a battle with cancer. The four teams get a chance to call LeLacheur Park home, while one student claims the scholarship. High School Baseball Lowell Spinners High School World Series “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 $500 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.” Edith M. Nourse Veteran’s Hospital / Local Schools Spread the Love Developed in 2005, the Spinners Spread the Love Tour caravan includes local celebrities, media personalities and mascots, sent to local schools where they join the students in making gifts for our veterans. Started initially with Valentine’s Day cards, the program has expanded to include holiday cards in December and Red Sox pennants for in April. The gifts are then delivered by the caravan members in a visit to a local Veteran’s Hospital.

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Various Pinch Hit Heros 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 program’s inception thousands of fans have come through the gates at no cost. Lowell Humane Society Bark in the Park The Spinners’ held their sixth 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. Local Schools Read Across America Day The Spinners once again dispersed across the community for Read Across America Day, March 2. The front office and mascot family combined to visit 10 different schools to spread the importance of reading.

67 Spinners Staff Community Involvement Priscilla Harbour Vice President; Controller Lowell General Hospital Volunteer American Red Cross Donor Jon Healy Vice President; Ticket Operations North Middlesex Patriots Volunteer Pepperell Little League Coach Pepperell Youth Basketball Coach

Gareth Markey Vice President Facilities American Red Cross Donor Brian Lindsay Executive Vice President of Sales Special Olympics Volunteer Julia McNeil Ticket Sales Executive Highland Sports Assoc Coach Softball Justin Williams Assistant General Manager Groton Youth Soccer Coach

68 Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift In Kind Malden Fire Dept 72.00 Hospital 72.00 Neighbors in Need 36.00 Discovery Museum 36.00 Middlemiss Big Heart Ball 220.00 Lia Scott - Rumford 36.00 Dedham School of Music 36.00 Adopt a Family 254.00 Varnum Brook Elementary School PTO Haverhill Middle School 36.00 Liam Nation 1,058.00 36.00 These Legs get legs 36.00 March of Dimes 500.00 Atkinson PTO 36.00 Timony Grammar School 36.00 Stoneham TV 144.00 Mays Community Thrift Store 36.00 Burlington Rotary 36.00 Wilmington Rotary Club 720.00 Woburn Hitman 36.00 Francis Wyman School 36.00 Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Helping Hands Veterans Funds 36.00 Boutwell Early Childhood Center 120.00 Lowell Catholic 36.00 36.00 Dracut Baseball 100.00 Knights of Columbus 36.00 Spotlight Spectacular Auction 36.00 Habitat For Humanity Gala 220.00 JT Hood School 36.00 Immaculate Conception School 36.00 Raise your hand for the Russos 220.00 NH Blue Jays/Cooperstown 36.00 Woodbury Middle School 36.00 Eagle Scout Kaminsky 148.00 Family Services 36.00 Fellowship Christian Academy 36.00 Lifelinks 220.00 Clark School 36.00 Stoneham Light it Up 36.00 Billerica Adventure 36.00 Oxbow School House 36.00 Methuen scholarship foundation Whistler House 500.00 St. Augistine School 36.00 36.00 Lowell Macaroni Kid 900.00 Wyman School PTO 36.00 Lowell Spinners/Lowell Public School St. Josephs School 36.00 John F. Ryan School 36.00 Reading Program 95,769.00 NE League of Middle School 36.00 Concord Children’s Center 36.00 Jimmy Fund Little League Merrimack Valley Hospice 220.00 Hudson Heat AAU 36.00 6,300.00 McArthur School PTO 36.00 Hudson Public Library 36.00 Beal PTO 36.00 Matthews Memorial Church 72.00 Immacculate Heart of Mary Parson The Friends of Burlington Hockey Marsh Grammar School 72.00 36.00 36.00 Cover Elementary 36.00 Innovation Academy Haverhill Clubhouse 36.00 Living Waters/Empty Bowl 36.00 36.00 Our Fathers House 36.00 Marine Mammals of Maine 108.00 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Gates School 36.00 Varnum Brooke Elementary School 36.00 St. Michael’s Church 36.00 36.00 Lawrence Academy 72.00 N. Middlesex Booster Club 36.00 Make a Wish 36.00 Jimmy Fund Walk - Harriet Nelson Community Day Charter School NORAStrong Fundraiser 500.00 36.00 36.00 Lowell Mac 36.00 Lanthens Golf Tourn./United Way Temple Emmanuel 36.00 Lowell Highland LL 36.00 36.00 Methuen Ranger Band 36.00 Lori’s Breast Friends 36.00 John Thomas & Friends 36.00 Wildcat Baseball Wilmington 36.00 LLL Preschool 36.00 Joint Commission for Children’s Health NH Early Childhood Center PTO 36.00 LOBC Dolphins Swim Team 36.00 Care 36.00 Sacred Heart School PTO 36.00 Art Nashoba 36.00 Joseph Estabrook Elementary School John E. Burke School 36.00 Malden JMen 36.00 36.00 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish 36.00 St. Andrews Parish 36.00 Kennebunk Elementary 36.00 Merrimack Valley Magazine 36.00 Thomson Elementary 36.00 Kennedy Middle School PTO 36.00 St. Michael’s School 36.00 LGH 72.00 The Futures Clinic 36.00 CT Douglas Elementary 36.00 Jen Solomon Fundraiser/Children’s Birches Academy 36.00

69 Annual Fundraising & Contributions(cont.)

Childrens Dyslexic Center 36.00 Great Strides Walkathon 36.00 Lowell Spinners Charities 1st United Church Hubbardston Granite State Pelriever Club 36.00 [Silent Auctions] 14,970.00 36.00 Girl Scouts & Spar and Spindle Council Chelmsford Great Stride CF Walk 36.00 Monetary Donations 36.00 Georgetown Educational Foundation Hills Garrison School NH PTO 36.00 36.00 Billerica Little League 461.00 Centerville Elementary School 36.00 Centerville Fishing Derby 36.00 St. Michael’s School 145.00 Cancer Benefit Fundraiser 72.00 Franklin School PTO 36.00 Ditson Elementary School 139.00 Brookline PTO 36.00 City Proud 36.00 Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union Brookwood School PTO 36.00 Finley’s Fighters RDH12 36.00 Golf Tourn 375.00 Brian Higgins Foundation 36.00 Ethel Little Elementary School 36.00 Merrimack Valley Food Bank Boxford Educational Schools Trust Community Cooperative Preschool 1,103.00 36.00 36.00 Miracle League of MA 250.00 Boxboro Little League 36.00 Daris/Theyer Elementary Franklin United Way of Massachusetts Boston Med Flight 72.00 36.00 1,000.00 Children’s Hospital Boston 72.00 Davis Family Fundraising 36.00 Littleton Baseball & Softball 110.00 Boston LL 36.00 Dedham Youth Hockey 36.00 Joshua Eaton School 239.00 Chelmsford Senior Center 36.00 Free Christian Church 72.00 Cure SMA 30.00 Birch Hill PTO 36.00 Cub Scout Pack 55 36.00 Mac Connor Memorial Fund 145.00 Batchelder School 36.00 ESCCO/Mass General Hospital 36.00 Manolis Family Foundation 250.00 Barbien Elementary School 36.00 Cub Scout Pack 78 36.00 Englesby Intermediate School 225.00 Ayer Community School 36.00 Countryside School 36.00 Lowell Summer Music Series Avon Walk 72.00 Discovery Museum 36.00 1,000.00 Autism Speaks 180.00 Douglas School PTO 36.00 Franco American School 77.00 Asthma & Allergy Foundation of New Dracut Girls Softball Assoc. 36.00 St. Jeanne D’Arc School 87.00 England 36.00 Dracut Scholarship Fund 36.00 Dutile School 69.00 Andover Vocal Music Association Dracut Little League 72.00 Immaculate Conception School 138.00 108.00 Ellie Fund 36.00 Shirley Youth Baseball 74.00 Andover LL 36.00 Crocker Elementary School 36.00 Kittredge Elementary School 134.00 Andover Historical Society 36.00 Franklin Elementary School 65.00 Andover Coalition for Education In Stadium Fundraising Kennedy Elementary School 61.00 36.00 Atkinson Elementary School 56.00 AMSI Foundation 36.00 Lowell Spinners Charities [Cruise Raffle] Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Acre Festival 36.00 1,351.00 200.00 Boston Marathon Fundraiser 36.00 Lowell Spinners Charities Challenge Unlimited 71.00 Fiske School PTO 36.00 [50/50 Fundraising] 266.00 We Share a Common Thread Founda- Hanscom Little League 36.00 Lowell Spinners Charities [Misc. Jerseys] tion 500.00 Hallmark VMA 36.00 40.00 Spinners HS World Series Scholarship Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell Lowell Spinners Charities (Angelo) 500.00 500.00 [Star Wars Jerseys] 1,605.00 Spinners HS World Series Scholarship Greenlodge Elementary School Golf Lowell Spinners Charities (Doherty) 500.00 Tournament 36.00 [Birthday Announcements] Spinners HS World Series Scholarship Green Meadow PTO 36.00 1,150.00 (Lebron) 500.00 70 Annual Fundraising & Contributions(cont.)

Spinners HS World Series Scholarship Megan’s House 250.00 Boy Scout Troop 56 79.00 (Salvaggio) 500.00 S.T.E.P. 63.00 Dewing/North Street Schools 129.00 Bill Monbouquette Scholarship 100.00 Pepperell Baseball 161.00 Thomson Elementary School 120.00 LGH Philanthropy 500.00 Horizons for Homeless Children 46.00 Florence Roche PTA 104.00 Lowell General Hospital Team Walk for Lowell Highland Little League 73.00 South Row Elementary School 164.00 Cancer Care 3,000.00 Liam Nation 79.00 Center School 155.00 Lowell Catholic High School 500.00 Sky View Middle School 37.00 Bancroft Elementary School 250.00 Mat’s Park Fund 100.00 Central Catholic Alumni 31.00 Byam School 196.00 MCC Foundation, Inc. 1,000.00 Nabnasset/Abbot Schools 233.00 Harrington Elementary School Liz & Saul Rodriguez 200.00 Greater Lowell Technical High School (Chelmsford) 265.00 Swallow Union Elementary 79.00 78.00 Reading Community Singers 88.00 Alvirne High School Band 120.00 Tenney Grammar School 372.00 Parker Middle School 129.00 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Golf Assabet Valley Little League 174.00 Campbell School PTO 164.00 Tourn 1,000.00 McCarthy Middle School 106.00 High Plain Elementary School 149.00 Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm Heath Brook/Trahan PAC 237.00 Brookside Elementary School 96.00 1,150.00 St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 80.00 Hajjar School 88.00 Circle Health 200.00 Tyngsboro Baseball 171.00 Sargent School 74.00 Concord Middle School 30.00 Lowell Junior Football 108.00 Lowell Highland Softball 65.00 Easter Seals 500.00 Sun Santa Fund 500.00 Lowell Collegiate Charter School Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell 500.00 Gr Merrimack Valley Convention Visi- 101.00 Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce tors Bureau 500.00 National Kidney Foundation 254.00 1,500.00 YMCA Lowell 1,000.00 Chelmsford Integrated Preschool Greater Lowell Technical High School Harrington Elementary School 92.00 52.00 100.00 Able to Serve NE 100.00 St. Louis School 119.00 Greater Merrimack Valley Conv. & Visi- Whitler House 170.00 Consentino School 83.00 tors Winterfest 1,500.00 D’Youville Foundation 250.00 Douglas School 105.00 American Cancer Society 59.00 Voices of Hope 41.00 Greenmont Ave School 69.00

Gift In Kind: 114,625.00 In Stadium Fundraising: 19,382.00 Monetary Donations: 29,192.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $ 163,199.00

71 Mahoning Valley Scrappers Eastwood Field - Niles, OH MLB Affiliate: Cleveland Indians Years in the NYPL: 1999-Present 2016 Attendance: 92,117

Charitable Summary The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are one of the most visible and active organizations in the Ma- honing Valley. In addition to providing affordable and family oriented entertainment, the Scrappers par- ticipate 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 100 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 West- ern through the Junior Achievement program, annual College Fair, School Field Trip Day and also by integrating new programs into curriculums. In 2016, the Scrappers worked with several schools to promote the importance of literacy through the Scrappy’s Reading Club developed for elementary school students. With the help of Scrappers players and a host family, the Achieve the Dream - Equipment Drive started. All donations of baseball gear were sent over to children in Dominican Republic communities that Scrappers players are from. In 2017, the Scrappers, as well as the host family look forward to expanding this initiative. 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.

72 Community Programs & Promotions

Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Breast Cancer Awareness Night “The Scrappers wore specialty Breast Cancer jerseys and were later auctioned off with proceeds going to the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. $2,670 was raised from this jersey auction“

Mahoning Valley Scrappers Trick or Treat at Eastwood Field “The Scrappers hosted its eighteenth 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. Lo- cal 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.“

Youth Baseball and Softball Teams Youth League Nights “For three games, youth baseball and softball teams got a special $3 ticket rate to a Scrappers game. The teams were also recognized at the games.“

Community Strike Out Stroke Night “Strike Out Stroke Night took place at a Scrappers game and involved PSA’s about stroke, trivia, contests, speeches and informational literature about the warning signs of stroke.“

Area High School Baseball Players High School All-Star Game “The Scrappers hosted the third annual High School Valley 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 show- case the talent in the area.“

Area High School Baseball Players High School All-Star Game

73 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

“The Scrappers hosted the third annual High School Valley 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 show- case the talent in the area.“

Local Youth Scrappy’s Reading Club “Scrappy’s Reading Club included over 8,000 students from the tri-county area. Students that read five books within the allotted time received a free ticket to a Scrappers game. Reading Club participants were recognized with an on field parade at the games.“

Mahoning Valley Scrappers YSU School Day Game “The Scrappers hosted two school day games for area elementary and middle school students. The games were with the local college, Youngstown State University. Students got a ticket to the game and lunch for $6. Between both game dates, more than 4,000 students were in attendance, which took place during the Scrappers “”off-season””. Teachers also received a curriculum guide to use to teach the classes with baseball themed lessons, prior to the game. The Scrappers also secured a sponsorship for the game.“

Various Organization Military Wednesdays “The Scrappers held Military Wednesdays during every Wednesday home game throughout the season. Anyone with 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. “

Mahoning Valley Scrappers YSU School Day Game “The Scrappers hosted two school day games for area elementary and middle school students. The games were with the local college, Youngstown State University. Students got a ticket to the game and lunch for $6. Between both game dates, more than 4,000 students were in attendance, which took place during the Scrappers “”off-season””. Teachers also received a curriculum guide

74 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) to use to teach the classes with baseball themed lessons, prior to the game. The Scrappers also se- cured a sponsorship for the game.“

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, Second Harvest Food Bank, Home Savings Every Monday Matters “For every Monday home game, the Scrappers held the Every Monday Matters promotion. Fans could bring in canned goods, new books or gently used clothing to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. With each donation, the fan would receive a free ticket to that night’s game. At the game, different community organizations were recognized for their contributions to the valley.“

MS Foundation MS Walk “The Scrappers held the fourth annual MS Walk at Eastwood Field. Participants walked around the stadium and finished on the warning track on the field. The team names and MS Foundation lo- gos were scrolled on the message center and video board throughout the walk. The walk raised $59,019.00.“

One High School Senior College Fair and Scholarship Giveaway “The Scrappers held its eleventh annual 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 $700 scholarship. One lucky student is drawn during the game and is recognized on field as the recipient.“

Various Organizations 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.“

75 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Adaptive Sports Programs of Ohio ASPO Wheelchair Softball Game Adaptive Sports Programs of Ohio participated in our ticket fundraising program this season. Prior to a game, ASPO held a fundraiser event in the Eastwood Field parking lot. At the event, ASPO had a wheelchair softball game and two Scrappers, Todd Isaacs and Juan Hillman participated in the game. Scrappy also attended the event.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge “Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge focuses on healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle. Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge follows the 5-2-1-0 message (adopted from Let’s 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 Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge received a ticket to go to a Scrappers game. At the game they received a special 5-2-1-0 Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge Completed T-Shirt and recognition at the game.”

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Color Burst 5K On July 23 the Scrappers hosted their first Color Burst 5K at Eastwood Field. Akron Children’s Hos- pital Mahoning Valley was the charity for the Scrappers Color Burst 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.

Community Achieve the Dream - Equipment Drive “In conjunction with a local sponsor/host family, the Front Office and Scrappers players were able to help generate donations of gently used baseball equipment. The equipment was sent over to children in the Dominican Republic communities that some of our players are from. Those that do- nated received a free general admission ticket to that night’s game.”

76 Scrappers Staff Community Involvement

Jordan Taylor Brad Hooser General Manager Assistant General Manager, Operations Kiwanis Club of Niles Board Member Church Committee Member Trumbull 100 President Trumbull Co. Tourism Bureau President Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission Kate Walsh Committee Member Community Relations & Merchandise Fund for our Economic Future Member Manager Portage County Children’s Advocacy Center Fundraising Member Heather Sahli Assistant General Manager, Marketing Trumbull County Tourism Bureau Board Member Warren Rotary Committee Member

Matt Thompson Assistant General Manager, Sales United Way of Trumbull County Board Member Niles McKinley Masonic Lodge 794 Member

Chris Sumner Director of Group Sales Champion 8th Grade Basketball Coach

77 Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift In Kind Monetary Donations Scrappy’s Reading Club 95,400.00 College Fair Scholarship Donation 675.00 Merchandise 2,791.00 Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Golf Hole Tickets 10,333.00 Sponsor 250.00 Warren Homecoming 300.00 Lucas Holko 620.00 Second Harvest Food Bank 322.00 Various Ticket Fundraisers 9,267.00 Warren Family Rescue Mission Donation 6,354.00 Akron Children’s Hospital 3,031.00 First Pitch 1,375.00 Trumbull 100 1,500.00 Concourse Tables 3,750.00 Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Video Spots 360.00 3,880.00 PA Spots 1,750.00 Youngstown State University Scholarship Fund Scrappy’s Healthy Kids Challenge 20,160.00 2,770.00 Mascot Appearances 26,800.00 Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley 2,183.00 Suites 13,500.00 Newspaper In Education 3,500.00 Community Dugout Ticket Program 1,500.00 In Stadium Fundraising MS Walk 59,019.00 March of Dimes Walk 101,000.00 50/50 Raffle 10,561.00 United Way of Trumbull County 5,000.00 ALS Walk 29,164.00

Gift In Kind: 184,695.00 In Stadium Fundraising: 204,744.00 Monetary Donations: 27,676.00 Overall Contributions for 2016: $417,115.00

78 79 State College Spikes at Lubrano Park - State College, PA MLB Affiliate: Pittsburgh Pirates Years in the NYPL: 2006-Present 2016 Attendance: 125,875

Charitable Summary Located in the heart of “Happy Valley”, the State College Spikes have always believed in the impor- tance of playing a leading role in the community. The Spikes community efforts led to a staggering total of over $250,000 being raised, all of which went directly back into the Central Pennsylvania community. The Spikes worked with over 50 non-profit organizations in 2016, and notable community events that the Spikes were closely involved with included: Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, the Reverse Car Drawing for the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer, Pennsylva- nia Interscholastic Athletic Association State Baseball Championships, and a free indoor Halloween trick- or-treating event. The Spikes visited over 30 schools during 2016 and educated students with four school programs: Healthy Home Runs, Head Above Water, Spikes Essay Contest, and Spikes Books and Baseball. Giving back to the community has been the top organizational goal for the Spikes since their inau- gural year of 2006. The Spikes strive on not only being in the baseball business but also in the ”memory making business.

80 Community Programs & Promotions

State College Spikes Books and Baseball Over 30 schools, 3 Library summer reading programs and 10,000 students participated in the Spikes Books and Baseball reading program. Each child is rewarded with a game ticket for reading four books after thehavea fun filled afternoon of reading with the BB&T Nook Monster.

State College Spikes Head Above Water “Head Above Water” presented by the State College Borough Water Authority - The State College Borough Water Authority and The State College Spikes have partnered to implement a youth water conservation awareness pro- gram, “Head Above Water.” Ike the Spike, along with a representative from the State College Borough Water Author- ity, will be educating students on the importance of water conservation and the effects it can have. The program is an initiative that will encourage students to practice good water conservation habits by rewarding them with a free Spikes ticket upon completion of the program. Participating students will receive a special baseball card to help remind them how to conserve water. Any participating student that completes the water conservation pro- gram under the supervision of his or her teacher and/or parent will earn one free ticket to a 2016 State College Spikes baseball game. The program includes a free assembly and water conservation presentation with Ike the Spike and the State College Borough Water Authority at any of the participating schools!

State College Spikes Healthy Home Runs The State College Spikes partnered with Health System to offer the Spikes first ever school program promoting health and physical well-being. The program, titled “Healthy Home Runs” was designed to help improve the overall health and well being of the students in Central Pennsylvania by promoting the importance of nutrition and physical activity.

81 Community Programs & Promotions(cont.)

Special Olympics Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Opening Ceremonies The Spikes hosted the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Summer Games. Over 5,00 athletes, Family, and Friends attended the event.

State College Spikes Safe and Seen in the Ballpark The State College Spikes partnered with Centre LifeLink EMS to host a free safe outdoor trick-or-treating event that over 2,000 people attended. The event now in it’s fifth year has become a Happy Valley tradition around Hal- loween.

State College Spikes Mascot Appearances The State College Spikes mascots performed over 150 mascot appearances in 2016. The Spikes mascots visit hos- pitals, charity events, and other non-profit functions on a yearly basis.

82 Spikes Staff Community Involvement

Stephen Christ Scott walker Accounting & Box Office Specialist General Manager Assistant Coach Nittany Valley Youth Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer Penn State Co-Chair, Sponsorship Sales Assistant Coach Bellefonte H.S. Boys Basketball Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Member The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Jason Dombach Commitee Member President Centre County United Way Campaign Ambassador TIPS Business Networking Club Member Leadership Centre County Member Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Classic Bucket Club Networking Group Member Committee Member NYPL Charitable Foundation Director, Scholarship Julie Henry Program Merchandise Manager United Way Communications Member Miffin County Field Hockey Team Coach Committee Matt Neri Ben Love Accounting Manager Director of In-Game Entertainment American Legion Volunteer & Promotions Sports Turf Managmement Assoc. Member Centre Lacrosse Coach State College Little League Volunteer

Seth English Ticket Account Executive American Red Cross Donor Toys for Tots Volunteer

Karen Mahon Accounting Manager Nittany Valley Youth Basketball Inc. Treasurer

Brittany Ferrizzi Ticket Account Executive Alpha sigma Tau Recruitment Advisor

83 Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift in Kind Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation SAAB 75.00 Wal-Mart Spaklers Relay for Life 40.00 State College Friends School 75.00 Team 40.00 Marion Walker Elementary School YMCA DuBois Area 40.00 Community Outreach & Public Ser- PTO 70.00 YMCA 90.00 vice Club 40.00 Schlow Centre Region Library Original League Hit a thon 20.00 Saint Benedict School Alumni & 100.00 Park Forest Mini THON 400.00 Friends 5th Annual Golf Outing Big D Baseball 40.00 CPI 130.00 40.00 Penn State Hershey Medical Center Brandon Denochick Memorial Race Susque-View Home Nursing and 40.00 40.00 Rehabilitation Center 40.00 Penn State Law’s Public Interest Law Milesburg Youth Baseball 40.00 Mifflin County Relay For Life 40.00 Fund 40.00 Huntingdon Christian Academy Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kin- First Baptist Church 40.00 40.00 dergarten 40.00 Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Bellefonte Relay For Life 150.00 Collin Brumbaugh Memorial Co Ed Library 100.00 Penn-Grampian Elementary PTO Softball Tournament 40.00 Ferguson Township Police 100.00 150.00 First Annual Cash Bash Night Dona- Area Varsity Club 40.00 Down Syndrome Syndrome Society tion 40.00 Huntingdon House 40.00 of the Susquechanna Valley 40.00 Bellefonte Little League Cancer Curwensville Public Library 100.00 Worth Prospects KDS 14U Softball Awareness Day 130.00 Healthy Kids Running Series 625.00 Team 90.00 Carmichaels High School Softball Bald Eagle Area School District Aquatic Club 40.00 Team 40.00 Howard Elementary 40.00 Relay for Life Penn State 150.00 St. Leo’s School 40.00 Mifflin Juniata Regional Services Centre County Children and Youth St. John’s Evangelist Church 40.00 and Affiliates 40.00 Services 40.00 SnowFest 40.00 Easter Seals 40.00 Juniata Valley Elementary School Sacred Heart School 40.00 The Food Service Department at 60.00 Mifflin County Library 100.00 MVCC/Geo Group 40.00 Umps Care Charities 200.00 West Beaver Township Veterans Relay for Life - Team Chance 40.00 Clearfield County Foundation 40.00 Jefferson County Vocational Techni- 40.00 Belleville Mennonite School Golf cal School 100.00 Penn State Alumni Association Tournament 40.00 Juniata Valley High School 40.00 40.00 Centre County Library and Historical Pleasant Gap PTO 40.00 Relay For Life Happy Valley 40.00 Museum 80.00 Taproot Kitchen 100.00 Gift in Kind(cont.) Grampian Lions Club 40.00 Ironheads Baseball 40.00 Pets Come First 90.00 United Way of Blair County 40.00 Central PA Chapter of Delta Water- Charged Ministries 40.00 Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 40.00 fowl 40.00 Morrisons Cove Rotary Club & the American Legion Riders Post #502 State College Area High School - Dragon Foundation 40.00 40.00 Random Acts of Kindness 40.00 YMCA 40.00 Lock Haven University Turkey Trout Covalts 40.00 5k 75.00 84 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.) Gallitzin Sportsmen’s Assocation Inc Centre Wildlife Care 40.00 150.00 40.00 PA Rec and Park Society 100.00 Clearfield Elementary School 40.00 Lumina 40.00 Laurel Highlands Intensity Softball Big Brothers Big Sisters 200.00 Altoona Elementary School 40.00 Team 40.00 Meals on Wheels 154.00 Hemlock Farms Conservancy 40.00 Housing and Food Service One Penns Valley School District 80.00 2016 Jack Frank Memorial 40.00 Team 135.00 Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kin- Winburne Vol. Fire Co. 40.00 West Branch Warrior Wrestling Club dergarten 180.00 John Carroll Area Ambulance Ser- 40.00 Abba’s House Child Development vice 40.00 Indian Valley Elementary 120.00 Center 90.00 Philipsburg True Value Hardware Centre LifeLink 40.00 East Juniata High School Class of 40.00 Relay for Life - Woodsmen Life 2017 100.00 Dubois Relay for Life 40.00 Chapter 40.00 JC Blair Memorial Hospital Founda- CentreMoves 90.00 Danville Railers 15u Travel Baseball tion 90.00 National Down Syndrome Society Team 40.00 Cancer Crushers’ Relay for Life 60.00 Centre Hall Area Branch Library 40.00 Bellefonte Elementary 40.00 40.00 Bald Eagle Area FFA 90.00 DuBois Lions Club 40.00 Blair Candy Company 100.00 Penn State-United Way Golf Tourna- The Virginia Humanitarian Bellefonte Elementary School ment 40.00 Foundation 40.00 450.00 Strike for a Wish 40.00 American Foundation for Suicide Bunkertown Church Relay for Life Penn State DDAR United Way Silent Prevention 40.00 Team 40.00 Auction 100.00 B.A.D.G.E. 40.00 Mid-State Literacy Council 90.00 Penn State University Liberal Arts Mifflin County Christian Academy Soroptimist International of Centre College 75.00 40.00 County 100.00 Gift In Kind (cont.) Relay for Life - Bulldog Cancer Gettysburg College Bookstore The Salvation Army 40.00 Chompers Team 40.00 40.00 Brookville YMCA 40.00 Tyrone High School Baseball boost- The Linko Family 40.00 Herr Memorial Library 40.00 ers 70.00 Families United Network, Inc 40.00 Bennetts Valley Elementary School Sandy Horse Company #1 40.00 Clarence American Legion Auxiliary 40.00 Community Help Centre 40.00 40.00 Smith Fleck Fundraiser 40.00 Dubois Christian Schools 40.00 Hope Fire Company Station 50 East Juniata Girls Basketball 40.00 Moshannon Valley EMS 40.00 40.00 Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Un- Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel Jersey Shore Town Meeting, Inc. limited 40.00 40.00 40.00 Penn State-United Way Golf Tourna- Dubois Central Catholic 40.00 Glen Acres Elementary School ment 100.00 Centre County Christian Academy 40.00 State High - All Night Party 40.00 40.00 Clinton County United Way 40.00 Alternative Community Resource Monroe Home and School Associa- Camp Mount Luther 40.00 Program 40.00 tion 40.00 West Branch Area School District Mifflin County Middle School

85 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.) 200.00 Jersey Shore Town Meeting, Inc. Snappy’s 80.00 Connor Cares Foundation 40.00 40.00 A Field Day Inspired by Lift for Life Mick Orsich Memorial Fund 40.00 Philipsburg True Value Hardware 40.00 St. John’s United Church of Christ 40.00 Clearfield American Society of 40.00 Jefferson County Library System Highway Engineers 40.00 Children’s Miracle Network 40.00 40.00 Clearfield County Society for Glendale Education Foundation Huntingdon County Chamber of Handicapped/Disabled Citizens 40.00 Commerce 40.00 40.00 DuBois Educational Foundation St. Mary’s Little League 100.00 40.00 Jefferson County Library System Bald Eagle Area Class of 2016 40.00 40.00 Middlecreek Area Community Cen- In Stadium Fundraising Camp Mount Luther 40.00 ter 40.00 American Heart Association Bellefonte Varsity Wrestling 100.00 Jeff Buck Memorial Softball Tourna- Foundation For Free Enterprise ment Committee 40.00 52,850.00 Education 40.00 Snow Shoe Annual Fall Festival & CentrePeace 40.00 Car Show 40.00 Saint Benedict Church 40.00 People Always Responding with THON 272.00 Clearfield YMCA 40.00 Compassion 40.00 Coaches vs. Cancer 1,590.00 Blair Type 1 Diabetes Foundation Bonasa Chapter of the Ruffed Children’s Miracle Network 7,065.00 80.00 Grouse Society 40.00 Josh Martino Scholarship Fund Jefferson Fire Station 8 40.00 PSU For Local Wounded Warriors 40.00 Clearfield County Metal/Morrisdale 3,000.00 American Cancer Society Relay for Auto Sales 40.00 The Foundation for Mount Nittany Life 40.00 State College Elks Charity Golf Medical Center 5,435.00 Port Royal Youth Baseball 40.00 Tournament 110.00 Western Pennsylvania Police Ath- Pasto Agricultural Museum 40.00 Centre County United Way 100.00 letic League 40.00 Clearfield Wrestling Club 40.00 Alzheimer’s Asscoiation Hollidaysburg American Legion Front and Centre Productions 99,160.00 Ambulance Service 40.00 40.00 PO Youth Community Wrestling CR Boys and Girls Basketball Boost- Centre County Down Syndrome Club 40.00 ers 40.00 Society 44,472.00 Dick Dutrow Memorial Golf Tourna- Alzheimer’s Association 80.00 March for Dimes Foundation ment 40.00 Allegheny Lutheran Social Minis- Johnsonburg Public Library 40.00 tries 40.00 59,000.00 Bigler YMCA 40.00 Open Door Youth Center 40.00 MS Society 26,289.00 Port Royal Youth Baseball 40.00 Defender Hose Company #3 40.00

86 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.)

Monetary Donations THON 272.00 Bellefonte Little League 75.00 Nittany Valley Little League 250.00 Centre County United Way 100.00 The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center 1,000.00 State College Little League 250.00 Youth Service Bureau 214.00

Gift In Kind: 12,754.00 In Stadium Fundraising: 299,233.00 Monetary Donations: 2,161.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $314,148.00

87 88 Staten Island Yankees Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George Staten Island, NY MLB Affiliate: Years in the NYPL: 1999-Present 2016 Attendance: 85,513

Charitable Summary The Staten Island Yankees have been an important part of the Staten Island community since the team’s inception. During the 2016 season the Staten Island Yankees continued their efforts with many lo- cal 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 team’s mascot, Scooter the , 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 mer- chandise to organizations throughout the year. The Staten Island Yankees have developed strong relationships with many community organiza- tions throughout the years. The organization looks forward to continuing to grow these relationships and to developing new partnerships in the future.

89 Community Programs & Promotions Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club Dog Days of Summer For the third year in a row, the Staten Island Yankees hosted “Dog Days of Summer”, allowing fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark to enjoy a game. Around 100 dogs roamed Richmond County Bank Ball- park while raising money to support the Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club.

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Megan’s Lemonade Stand The Staten Island Yankees partnered with the Ajello’s to host a fundraising event at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. All funds generated went to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Founda- tion. Also, the first 2,500 fans in the ballpark received a “Megan’s Lemonade Stand” souvenir cup. This was the 5th year of Megan’s Lemonade Stand at the ballpark.

Various groups and organizations Richmond County Bank Ballpark Tours The Staten Island Yankees accommodated and provided tours for numerous local schools and youth groups throughout the 2016 season, showing visitors a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline.

Various groups and non-profits HOPE Week The New York Yankees’ HOPE Week initiative (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) is rooted in the funda- mental belief that acts of goodwill provide hope and encouragement to more than just the recipient of the gesture. The Staten Island Yankees adopted the parent club’s initiative in 2011 and carried the tradition into 2016 for a sixth season. Staten Island Yankees players, front office staff and Scooter the Holy Cow spent time visiting different locations on Staten Island, brightening the day of many individuals, including a visit to the Brooklyn Veterans Hospital.

Make Music NY Make Music Day To celebrate Make Music Day, the Staten Island Yankees partnered with Make Music NY and the VH1 Save the Music Foundation to bring former Survivor frontman Dave Bickler to the Richmond County Bank

90 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Ballpark at St. George to recreate “Eye of the Tiger” on Boomwhackers. The first 2,500 fans in the ball- park received a Boomwhacker, plastic percussion tubes, upon arrival then were allowed to either keep it or donate it to local music programs on Staten Island following the game.

Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health Home Run Promotion With every home run hit by a Staten Island Yankees player at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, $100 was donated to Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health as they look to build a new Women and Children’s Center. With a total of 19 home runs hit at home, the Baby Bombers were able to donate $1,900 to SIUH Northwell Health in 2016.

Boy/Girl Scouts of America Scout Sleepover The Staten Island Yankees gave Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from the New York City and New Jersey areas the opportunity to pitch a tent and camp out on the field of Richmond County Bank Ballpark for a night during the 2016 season. In addition to camping out on the field, Scouts got to watch a movie on the video board with the Manhattan skyline resting in the background.

Various organizations Scooter the Holy Cow Appearances Scooter the Holy Cow, our fan-favorite mascot, travels all over the New York City area, advocating for many causes for the greater good. Throughout the season, Scooter made appearances at the Walk to Defeat ALS, Relay for Life, Snug Harbor’s “SprinklerFest”, local schools, summer camps and Little League games just to name a few.

Hungerford School Work/Study Program The Hungerford School strives to help students develop to their maximum potential and functional levels by providing them with essential social, emotional, language, technological and academic skills. The Staten

91 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Island Yankees have partnered with the Hungerford School to create a work/study program to help stu- dents develop skills to help them succeed.

Special Olympics NY Scooter’s Summer Olympics On July 10, Special Olympics NY joined the Staten Island Yankees for an afternoon dedicated to its ath- letes. The Baby Bombers wore jerseys designed by Special Olympics athlete Rodney Hankins as fellow Spe- cial Olympics athlete Doug Thompson threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The festivities were kicked off by the Special Olympics’ 30th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, joining local law police officers and athletes, making its way to Staten Island for the first time the program’s history.

One on One Physical Therapy 4th Annual High School Baseball Senior Game “On July 30, 2016, the Staten Island Yankees and One on One Physical Therapy held the 4th Annual High School Baseball Senior Game and fundraiser for autism awareness at Richmond County Bank Ballpark. Two local Staten Island children were honored, Julianna Russo and Anthony DiMasi, 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 Mets and Yankees memorabilia, and gift baskets from local Staten Island businesses. Just over $40,000 was raised, the most in the fundraiser’s history.“

New York City schools School Fundraising Program The Staten Island Yankees partner each year with local schools to help raise funds for their educational programs, supplies, special projects, etc. Through a ticket fundraising program, two students from this partnership get the chance to experience Spring Training in Tampa with the New York Yankees.

92 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Scott LoBaido jersey & speed painting On July 4, Staten Island artist Scott LoBaido, widely popular for his patriotic American Flag murals across the borough, joined the Baby Bombers at Richmond County Bank Ballpark after designing the team’s specialty jerseys for the night. The game-worn jerseys were auctioned off during the game to support the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. To accompany the jerseys at auction tables, LoBaido also did a Yankees-inspired speed painting during “” before the game’s first pitch.

Vs. Cancer Foundation Staten Island Yankees Vs. Cancer On Aug. 1, Staten Island Yankees players, trainers, front office staff and fans shaved their heads during and after the night’s game in support of the fight against childhood cancer. More than $11,000 was raised with half the proceeds going to the local pediatric ward at Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health and the other half going to national cancer re- search.

Yankees Staff Community Involvment

Jane Rogers President & General Manager MiLB Baseball Chapel Advisory Board Member Eden II Foundation Advisory Board Member Staten Island Economic Development Corporation Business Council Member Chamber of Commerce Member Eger Lutheran Foundation Advisory Board Member

93 Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift In Kind

Donation suites (various organizations) $4,000.00 4,200.00 Local music classes 7,500.00 Field usage (various organizations) 20,000.00 Donation tickets (various organizations) 41,688.00 Scooter appearances (various organizations) 6,000.00 Donation baskets (various organizations) 1,250.00

In Stadium Fundraising Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club 215.00 Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health 1,900.00 Megan’s Lemonade Stand 3,000.00 Tunnels to Towers 2,374.00 One on One Physical Therapy 40,000.00 School Fundraising Program 17,560.00 Vs. Cancer Foundation 11,097.00

Monetary Donations Rab’s Country Lanes 1,000.00 Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health 4,000.00

Gift In Kind: $80,638 In Stadium Fundraising: $76,146 Monetary Donations: $5,000 Overall Contributions for 2016: $161,784.00

94 Tri-City ValleyCats Joseph L. Bruno Stadium - Troy, NY MLB Affiliate: Years in the NYPL: 2002-Present 2016 Attendance: 149,847

Charitable Summary In 2016, the Tri-City ValleyCats celebrated their 15th season in the Capital Region and increased average attendance, drawing 4,281 fans per game - 95% to capacity. 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. Since arriving in 2002, the ‘Cats have renovated over thirty youth baseball/softball fields through the Community Grounds Crew. This season marked the seventh year for the team’s “4 in 24” Youth Field Renovation program and the fourth year that the team has taken their “Show on the Road” to entertain at a youth baseball game. The ‘Cats are proud to, not only attend 175+ events in the community, but also to welcome events into our ballpark. This summer the ‘Cats hosted the 3rd Annual Make-A-Wish Walks for Wishes, Rensselaer County Relay For Life, Tri-City Strong Sandlot Series, Battle of the Badges, and many other community events. The Joe has become a summer destination for more than just baseball. As

95 the community has continued to support the ValleyCats, win or lose, it’s imperative that the ValleyCats con- tinue to give back whenever and wherever they can. As we strive to create “Fans for Life” with each person who walks through our front gates, we keep in mind the words of Jackie Robinson, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Community Programs & Promotions

New York 529 College Savings Program Summer Reading Program Throughout the summer, the Tri-City ValleyCats front office, players and mascots traveled to local libraries to read to kids. Each library was given a block of tickets which were then handed out to the kids who completed their summer reading program. The team distributed over 2,000 tickets to “Summer Reading Night” on August 22nd courtesy of NY 529 College Savings Program.

Make-A-Wish of Northeast NY Walk for Wishes “The Third Annual Walk for Wishes was held at The Joe on Saturday, August 13th. With over 400 participants, the walk raised over $53,000 for Make-A-Wish of Northeastern NY. Walkers were invited to arrive early and partake in face painting and other activities. The walk finished on the baseball field and then the activities continued for an afternoon of family fun.”

Tri-City ValleyCats Show on the Road “The ‘Cats teamed up with Hannaford Supermarkets to host the 4th Annual “”Show on the Road”” on Sunday, June 12th. The team brought their full MiLB entertainment to Troy Central Little League in an under-served community in Troy. The event exemplifies all of the virtues that Little League represents: sportsmanship, character, citizenship, and loyalty. The ValleyCats provided pregame entertainment, ceremonial team introductions, a live performance of the National Anthem, and in-game promotions. The festivities included a family BBQ, mascot appearances, and more.”

96 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) The Food Pantries for the Capital District Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger Hannaford Supermarkets and the Valleycats teamed up to fight hunger with the Third Annual ‘Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger Night’. Fans were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Pantries for the Capital District. The first 500 fans who brought a food item received one ticket voucher for a home game during the 2016 season. In addition to the food drive, over $1,850 was raised through a fundraiser picnic. The food and money raised helped out 56 pantries that provide more than 2.5 million meals every year.

Tri-City ValleyCats Veterans Night “One of the biggest nights each season is the ValleyCats Veterans Night at The Joe. This game recognizes our active military and veteran heroes from the time they enter the stadium until the end of the night.The night features a pa- triotic performance by the Band at the front gate, a pregame lap and flag line by over 50 motorcycles in the Patriot Guard, recognition of veterans on the ValleyCats staff, POW/MIA chair ceremony, first pitches by veter- ans from each foreign war, and a moment of silence. In 2016 over 1,200 tickets and hot dog vouchers were under- written for local veterans in addition to those receiving complimentary tickets on game day with their military ID.”

Tri-City ValleyCats Mascot/Staff/Player Appearances The ValleyCats staff and mascots are available throughout the year for appearances in the Capital Region. In 2016, the ‘Cats visited over 175 events at no cost. These appearances include nonprofit walks, corporate partner events, school and library visits, and many more.

Troy YMCA K’s For Kids Saratoga National Bank was a proud partner of the ValleyCats this season, and generously donated $5.00 to the Troy YMCA for each strikeout recorded by ValleyCats pitchers at home! At the end of the 2016 season, Saratoga National Bank contributed $1,000 to the Troy YMCA!

97 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Runs for Research Northwestern Mutual of Troy partnered with the ValleyCats in 2016 to donate $10 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand for every run the ValleyCats scored at home this season. Every time a ‘Cat crossed the plate, we helped fight childhood cancer! By the end of the season $2,500 was donated to the cause.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Rensselaer County On September 24th, the Rensselaer County Relay for Life took place at Joe Bruno Stadium raising over $36,500 for the American Cancer Society. The football themed event featured live music, a chili cookoff, col- lege football on the big screen, and a moving video luminaria ceremony celebrating loved ones affected by cancer.

Tri-City ValleyCats Jersey Auctions Each season, the ‘Cats team wears special jerseys to help raise funds for area nonprofits, while enhancing the ballpark experience. In 2016, the ValleyCats raised thousands of dollars through the auction and raffle of jerseys. The designs featured Batman style superhero jerseys, SpongeBob SquarePants , Where’s Waldo, and a special 15th Anniversary jersey worn every Friday night. Benefiting organizations included The United Way, Make-A-Wish, and ‘Cats Care.

General Electric GE Kids in Free On one Saturday evening during the 2016 season, kids were invited to attend the ValleyCats game free of charge through General Electric’s “GE Kids In Free” Program. Families received up to 4 free tickets with the purchase of each adult ticket and children received a free tshirt at the ballpark. In total, GE underwrote nearly 3,000 tickets for Capital Region children.

98 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Tri-City ValleyCats Strike Out Bullying The ValleyCats are committed to “strike out bullying” in the Capital Region. The ‘Cats performed numerous anti- bullying presentations at area schools, libraries, and camps with ValleyCats mascot family. Each program ends with students taking the ValleyCats Peace Pledge and agreeing to help strike out bullying.

Tri-City ValleyCats #FanFebruary “Kicking off the new year, the ValleyCats celebrated #FanFebruary throughout the month of February. The promo- tion provided fans numerous ways to win great prizes through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the website. These prizes included tickets on the ValleyCats bus trip, a card in the 2016 team set, free food at every game, autographed memorabilia, and more. Fans suggested game themes that they’d like to see and then it was put to a vote. The winning theme was SpongeBob SquarePants and the fan that suggested it got to help plan the events, throw a first pitch, and enjoy the game from a luxury suite.Fans were also nominated as the #1 ValleyCats Fan. The top fans, rang- ing from 5 to 85 years old, were featured in the 2016 Yearbook and the BIGGEST FAN got her own baseball card.“

Make-A-Wish of Northeast NY Make-A-Wish Charity Takeover Night “In an effort to make an even bigger impact, the ValleyCats partnered with Make-A-Wish of Northeast NY for a Where’s Waldo themed “”Charity Takeover Night.”” By committing to a minimum number of fundraiser tickets sold, Make-A-Wish took over most of the ballpark on Monday, August 22nd. They were featured as the game sponsor both in stadium and leading up to the event. Fundraising opportunities included a jersey auction, picnic fundraiser, ticket fundraiser, Launch-A-Ball, Mystery Mini Bat sale, raffles, and more. The ValleyCats also helped Make-A-Wish to reveal and feature a wish, giving a young fan the news that he had been called up to Houston and would be throwing a first pitch at an Astros game. “

99 Community Programs & Promotions(cont.) Various Community Dugout In 2016 the ValleyCats and corporate partners including National Grid, CFO For Hire, Sysco, The Peanut Proces- sors, and the RensCo IDA continued the Community Dugout program. This program provided over 6,000 compli- mentary ValleyCats tickets to non-profit organizations during the season.

Rensselaer County Stop D.W.I. R.I.D.E. Program The ValleyCats partnered with Rensselaer County Stop DWI and DeCrescente Distributing Company to help crack down on drunk driving. The R.I.D.E. program (or Renssealer County Invites Designated Drivers Everyday) encour- aged 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-alco- holic beverages all game long.

Boy Scouts of American & Girl Scouts of America Scout Sleepover Night Local boy and girl scouts were given the opportunity following a ValleyCats game to sleep on the field. Scouts setup tents in the outfield, played games, and then watched a movie on the big screen.

Tri-City ValleyCats Complimentary Veterans Tickets The ValleyCats offer free tickets to our active military and veterans. With valid ID, these heroes receive a free ticket in any section of the ballpark. In 2016, over 830 tickets were distributed to our veterans.

100 Community Programs & Promotions(cont.) Vanderheyden CAPCOM Youth Baseball Clinic CAPCOM Federal Credit Union partnered the the ValleyCats to provided a private baseball clinic to the kids of Van- derheyden at "The Joe." This free clinic gave kids with emotional and behavioral challenges or developmental dis- abilities a chance to play ball and spend time with the ValleyCats team. Each child also received lunch and a goodie bag.

Local Police, Fire, and EMS Home Run Heroes On Thursday, September 1st, the 'Cats celebrated our Community Heroes by recognizing the local police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel. Members of various forces and departments were given tickets underwritten by E. Stewart Jones, Hacker, Murphy and Community Resource Federal Credit Union. The ValleyCats recognized nine special guests onfield as the 2016 Home Run Heroes Starting Nine. These members of the community were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel. Heroes included police officers, volunteers, students, and non- profit leaders.

Tri-City ValleyCats Capital Region Series The Sixth Annual Capital Region Series took place throughout the summer at Joe Bruno Stadium. Organized by ValleyCats’ Senior Account Executive, Chris Dawson, local businesses signed up to play in this double elimination tournament which raised over $6,800 for the ValleyCats’ Field Renovation Program through the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation.

Ed Randall’s Bat for a Cure Prostate Cancer Awareness Night The Tri-City ValleyCats hosted Ed Randall’s Bat for the Cure on Thursday, September 1st. Bat for the Cure had an information table on the concourse, pregame PA announcements and video, and signage around the ballpark. The ‘Cats players wore the Bat for the Cure wristbands and the event was highlighted with the team autographed bat raffle.

101 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Tri-City ValleyCats Education Day On June 15th, the ValleyCats hosted the Third Annual “Education Day” at The Joe. This special 10:00 AM start was directed toward elementary school students and class field trips. The focus of the day was tying a baseball themed curriculum in with the game and focusing on character development with our anti-bullying message. This pre-season , featured the ValleyCats against the Albany Dutchmen of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.

Chevy Youth Baseball Free Clinic Every summer, over one hundred area kids are invited to participate in a Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic with the Val- leyCats players at “The Joe.” This free clinic is made possible by Chevy Youth Baseball as well as the donated time and efforts of ValleyCats’ players and staff. Each child also receives a bag of swag and lunch.

Tri-City ValleyCats ‘Cats Crew Kid’s Club The ‘Cats Crew Kids Club offered members unique experiences and exclusive merchandise throughout the year. Comprised of kids 12 and under, this club gained members admission into one ValleyCats home game, a person- alized birthday card, monthly email newsletter, quarterly mailed newsletters, drawings for autographed memo- rabilia at every home game, early admission for BP, viewing fireworks from the Home Dugout (sometimes with the players!), an Express Lane for running the bases every Sunday, and an EXCLUSIVE picnic with the entire team. Each lanyard wearing member was treated like a VIP throughout the stadium.

102 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) The Food Pantries for the Capital District Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger Hannaford Supermarkets and the Valleycats teamed up to fight hunger with the Third Annual ‘Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger Night’. Fans were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Pantries for the Capital District. The first 500 fans who brought a food item received one ticket voucher for a home game during the 2016 season. In addition to the food drive, over $1,850 was raised through a fundraiser picnic. The food and money raised helped out 56 pantries that provide more than 2.5 million meals every year.

Albany Fire Extinguisher AFE Safe At Home “Albany Fire Extinguisher partnered with the ValleyCats for a sixth 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 extinguish- ers were given to ‘Cats fans.”

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Empties for Animals The ValleyCats partnered with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society to increase recycling throughout the ballpark and raise money for animals in the Capital Region. Through “Empties for Animals” the team donated all recycled cans and bottles from the stadium to help the humane society surpass their 2015 milestone of over 1.6 million empties and $130,000 dollars raised. The partnership featured a nightly video promoting the program and signage on every recycling bin throughout The Joe.

Kiwanis Club of Troy Sunday Summer Reading Partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Troy to promote reading, the ValleyCats hosted Sunday Summer Reading prior to each Sunday home game. Two ValleyCats players read a book aloud to children in attendance, answered ques- tions, took photos, and signed autographs. The first 40 children got to take home their own book, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Troy.

103 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.)

Albany County Project Life Saver Battle of the Badges “The ValleyCats partnered with local police officers and firefighters to see who was the best of the Capital Region. Eight teams squared off in a softball tournament at The Joe to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association of NENY, Albany County Project Life Saver, and Project Memory Keepers.The tourna- ment included teams of Troy Fire, Troy Police, Albany Police, Albany Sheriff’s Dept, Albany Fire, Selkirk Fire, Rensselaer Sheriff’s Dept, and Schenectady Sheriff’s Dept. The teams also received tickets to attend the Val- leyCats Community Heroes Night.Over $2,100 was raised at the event.”

First Niagara Community Spotlight First Niagara partnered with the ValleyCats to invite Capital Region nonprofits to set up an information table at each home game. Throughout the summer, 38 nonprofits were able to spread their message to ‘Cats fans at “The Joe.” Each nonprofit received a Videoboard/PA welcome, 10 tickets to the game, and a table on the busi- est area of the concourse to distribute info and engage fans. Nonprofits included St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Bus Stop Club, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Literacy Volunteers, Stride Adaptive Sports, Salvation Army, and many more.

Tri-City ValleyCats Community Grounds Crew & 4 in 24 Field Renovation Program Every summer the ValleyCats Community Grounds Crew lends a hand to local youth and high school base- ball and softball teams to assure that their fields are a safe place to play. The Grounds Crew helps to rebuild mounds and plates, as well as, redoing the base paths to meet league requirements. On April 14th, the Val- leyCats worked with corporate partners and league volunteers to renovate 4 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. Since 2002 the ValleyCats have renovated over 30 youth fields.

104 ValleyCats Staff Community Involvement

Rick Murphy Matt Callahan COO/Executive Vice President General Manager Capital Cup Participant Ronald McDonald House Board Member Albany Police Athletic League Charities Board Member BIRCO (Baseball Internet Rights Committee Chair Company) (Youth & Teen Program) Troy YMCA Board Member Rensselaer Regional Board Member Troy YMCA Chamber of Commerce Participant/Volunteer Ronald McDonald House Corporator Berkshire Medical Center Charities Hockey League Participant Relay For Life of Rensselear Co. Chris Chenes Volunteer Albany PAL Holiday Media & Production Manager Lights in the Park Volunteer Living Resources Volunteer Fast Break Fund Interrim Board President Troy Boys & Girls Club Michelle Skinner Elyse Zima Administrative Assistant Assistant General Manager Relay For Life Volunteer American Cancer Society Volunteer/St Jude Hero St Jude Children’s Big Sister Big Brothers & Big Sisters Research Hospital Winter Games Volunteer Special Olympics New York Walk for Wishes Comm.Member Make-A-Wish of Northeast NY Jessica Kaszeta Relay For Life Committee Ticket Office Manager Member/Team Captain American Cancer Society Member Albany Running Exchange Member Epsilon Sigma Alpha Int. Mentor Girls on the Run Capital Region Board Member/President Troy Kiwanis Club Relay For Life Committee Alumni Mentor Ball State University SPTAD Member/Team Captain American Cancer Society Advisory Board Member Salvation Army Winter Games Volunteer Special Olympics New York Member Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club Winter Games Volunteer Special Olympics NY Mentor Girls on the Run Capital Region

105 Annual Fundraising & Contributions

Gift In Kind

Community Appearances (Mascot, Staff, Player) 15,500.00 Make-A-Wish Northeast NY: Cheers for Wishes 500.00 Make-A-Wish Northeast NY: Gala 500.00 The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation: Upstate NY Dunkin Cup 500.00 Ronald McDonald House Charities: Saratoga Fashion Show 500.00 American Red Cross: Fire + Ice Gala 500.00 Rensselaer County Chamber: Chamber Dinner 500.00 Albany PAL: Police Officer Memorial Golf Outing 500.00 Troy YMCA: Golf Outing 500.00 Easter Seals: On the Rail Track Day 500.00 Troy YMCA 500.00 Make-A-Wish Northeast NY: Walks for Wishes Facility Donation 3,500.00 The Regional Food Bank: Chefs & Vintner’s Harvest Dinner 500.00 Fast Break Fund: Golf Classic 500.00 Ronald McDonald House Charities: Capital Cup Hockey Tournament 500.00 General Ticket & Merchandise Donations 29,155.00 Cohoes Connect Center for Youth: Golf Tournament 500.00 Community Grounds Crew & 4 in 24 Field Renovation 17,500.00 NYPL Charitable Foundation: Ads 3,850.00 Vet Tix 1,260.00 Veterans Tickets 6,500.00 National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum: Ad 1,350.00

106 Annual Fundraising & Contributions(cont.)

In Stadium Fundraising Schoharie HS FBLA: HS Sport Management Sales Compe- Alzheimers Association of NENY: Battle of the Badges tition 145.00 500.00 Albany County Project Life Saver: Battle of the Badges American Cancer Society: Relay For Life of Rensselaer 1,000.00 County 36,552.00 United Way of the Greater Capital Region: SpongeBob Albany Med Children’s Hospital: HS Sport Management Night 550.00 Sales Competition 152.00 Project Memory Keepers: Battle of the Badges 670.00 Trinity Alliance: Katie’s Lemonade Stand 298.00 Jaclyn’s Fund: HS Sport Management Sales Competition Ticket / Picnic Fundraisers: Various Groups 21,486.00 206.00 The Food Pantries For The Capital Region: Hannaford NYPL Charitable Foundation: Capital Region Series Helps Fight Hunger 1,850.00 6,825.00 American Cancer Society Coaches vs Cancer 5,000.00 Alzheimers Association of NENY: Battle of the Badges Noah Roman Trust: Tri-City Strong Sandlot Series 500.00 10,000.00 American Cancer Society: Relay For Life of Rensselaer Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Runs for Research 2,500.00 County 36,552.00 Troy YMCA: K’s For Kids 1,000.00 National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum: Ad 1,350.00 Make-A-Wish Northeast NY: Where’s Waldo Night Schoharie HS FBLA: HS Sport Management Sales Compe- 3,128.00 tition 145.00 Make-A-Wish Northeast NY: Walks for Wishes 53,762.00 Albany County Project Life Saver: Battle of the Badges Capital Roots: Nine Pin Guest Hawking 200.00 1,000.00 ‘Cats Care: Anniversary Jersey Auction 720.00 United Way of the Greater Capital Region: SpongeBob Night 550.00 Monetary Donations Project Memory Keepers: Battle of the Badges 670.00 Albany PAL: Kickball Tournament 595.00 Jaclyn’s Fund: HS Sport Management Sales Competition Troy Boys & Girls Club: Comfort Cuisine 250.00 206.00 March of Dimes: March for Babies 150.00 NYPL Charitable Foundation: Capital Region Series Girls on the Run Capital Region: 5k Mile Marker 250.00 6,825.00 Troy Boys & Girls Club: Gala 500.00 Cohoes Middle School: Education Day Bus 1,293.00

107 Annual Fundraising & Contributions(cont.)

Monetary Donations (cont.) Albany Sports Group: Golf Hole Sponsorship 500.00 WMHT: The Mohawk Gants - Schenectady & The Negro Leagues 2,000.00 Make-A-Wish Northeast NY: Star Wars Night 2,000.00 St Jude Children’s Research Hospital: St Jude Heroes - Michelle Skinner 1,400.00 Make-A-Wish Northeast NY: Gala Sponsorship 500.00 The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation: Upstate NY Dunkin Cup 400.00

Gift In Kind: 85,615.00 In Stadium Fundraising: 146,544.00 Monetary Donations: 9,838.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $241,997.00

108 109 Vermont Lake Monsters Centennial Field - Burlington, VT MLB Affiliate: Oakland Athletics Years in the NYPL: 1994-Present 2016 Attendance: 85,955

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 America’s Pastime with members of the local community, the Lake Monsters cre- ated the “Share the Experience” program. Since it’s 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 through- out 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 in- clude the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Walk for Wishes, the COTS walk to help end homelessness, and a walk to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association 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.

110 Community Programs & Promotions Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf Strike Out Hunger This season, NBT Bank sponsored a promotion called “Strike Out Hunger.” Each time a Lake Mon- sters pitcher threw a strikeout at home during the season, NBT Bank donated $10 to the Chitten- den Emergency Food Shelf. A total of 298 strikeouts were thrown during the 2015 season, which allowed for $2,980 to be donated to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf.

Goodwill Goodwill Night On Goodwill night at Centennial Field, fans were encouraged to make a donation in support of our local Goodwill. Each fan who brought a bag of gently used clothing to donate to Goodwill received a free ticket to the game. This past season, $222 worth of tickets was donated to the community on this night.

Healing Winds Homeruns for Charity Every time a Lake Monsters player hits a homerun at Centennial Field, TD Bank donates $100 to Healing Winds. This year the Monsters hit 24 homeruns for a total donation of $2,400. Since the program started in 1998, the Lake Monsters have hit 290 home runs at Centennial Field for a total donation of $29,000.

Local Military Personnel Here’s to the Heroes 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 2015, 760 tickets were given to men and women who have served our country through the Here’s to the Heroes program. Total value of tickets donated this year was $6,080.

Local Students Monster Student Athlete This program honors students in grades K-12 across the state of Vermont who display hard work 111 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) 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, 398 students were recognized at the game and $1,990 worth of tickets was donated to the program.

Local Youth and Organizations Player Appearances 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.

United Way of Chittenden County United Way Appreciation Night The Lake Monsters partnered with United Way to host a unique night at the ballpark to honor the United Way and all of the volunteers who make that program happen. The Boys and Girls Club of America designed custom jerseys for the Lake Monsters players and coaches to wear, which were auctioned off during the game in a “Shirt Off Their Back” style auction with all of the net proceeds benefiting the local United Way chapter.

Vermont Food Bank Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger On Hannaford Supermarkets night, each fan who brought a bag of non-perishable food items to the ballpark to be donated to the Vermont Food Bank received a free ticket to the game. $582 worth of tickets was donated to the community on this night in 2015.

Various Organizations CHAMP - Lake Monsters’ Mascot CHAMP is a well-known celebrity in Vermont who frequently makes appearances in the communi- ty both in and out of season. CHAMP made over 100 hours worth of appearances in 2015 including 112 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Walk for Wishes, The COTS walk to help end homelessness, and the Alzheimer’s Association walk to end Alzheimer’s. Organizations enjoy using CHAMP’s 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, kid’s days, librar- ies etc. The total value of CHAMP’s time donated this year was valued approximately at $11,000.

Vermont Special Olympics Star Wars Night The Lake Monsters our inaugural Star Wars Night at historic Centennial Field this past summer with proceeds benefiting the Vermont Special Olympics. A ticket fundraising link was set up for people to purchase tickets where part of the ticket price was donated back to the Vermont Special Olym- pics and the custom jerseys worn that night were auctioned off in a “Shirt Off their Back” style auc- tion with all of the proceeds going again to the Vermont Special Olympics.

American Cancer Society Cancer Awareness Night Each season, the Lake Monsters host a Cancer Awareness night at Centennial Field to support Can- cer Awareness and help raise funds in the fight against cancer. Players wore special purple jerseyS and with various colored ribbons decorating the back of the jersey, representing all of the types of cancer that affect our lives. These jerseys are auctioned off during the game in a “Shirt Off Their Back” style with funds benefiting the American Cancer Society. Cancer survivors are invited on field for a balloon release ceremony as well as given the opportunity to throw out ceremonial first pitches and people are encouraged to make a donation for Breast Cancer research all night long thanks to the great concourse displays.

Northwestern Urgent Care Little Lake Monsters The Lake Monsters were proud to re-introduce a spectacular promotion that won “Promotion of the Month” in all of Minor League Baseball back in August of 2014, called ‘Little Lake Monsters’, which saw 9 local kids signed to 1-day with the team. Proudly sponsored by Northwest- ern Urgent Care, kids ages 7-15 were able to register throughout the season, and answered essay 113 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) questions on sportsmanship, living a healthy lifestyle, and community involvement. Participants were chosen by a selection committee based on answers to those questions. The nine winning kids spent a dream-come-true day with the Lake Monsters. Their day consisted of being represented by a local sports agent, signing a 1-day with the team (which was also signed by A’s GM Billy Beane), were presented with custom Lake Monsters jerseys at a press conference, rode in a limo to the field, took batting practice with the team, threw out the first pitch, watched a special ‘Baseball Tonight’ segment recorded by ESPN’s Buster Olney (also a Vermont native) and Karl Ravech, and received their very own baseball cards. Truly an unforgettable day for those 9 lucky kids!

Lake Monsters Staff Community Involvement

Kyle Bostwick Vice President Board Member Vermont Information Council Committee Member Bissonette Field Project Youth Baseball and Basketball Coach Planning Commissioner Town of Hinesburg Board Member Town of Hinesburg

Nate Cloutier Executive Director of Sales and Marketing Key-Note Speaker University of Vermont Youth Baseball Coach Town of South Burlington Key-Note Speaker Various Local School

Kali Ackerman Assistant General Manager Volunteer Habitat for Humanity

114 Lake Monsters Staff Community Involvement(cont.) Joe Doud General Manager Key-Note Speaker Local Schools Director of Membership YoungProfessionals Board of Directors Everybody Wins! Student Mentor Winooski High School

Zach Betkowski Director of Promotions & Community Relations Event Volunteer American Heart Assoc. Event Volunteer Special Olympics

Adam Matth Assistant General Manager Event Volunteer Special Olympics Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift in Kind Staff Volunteer Work 4,095.00 Goodwill Clothing Drive 609.00 In Stadium Fundraising 50/50 Fundraising 762.00 Share The Experience 2,345.00 Monster Athletes 2,155.00 Field Auction 15,790.00 Outstanding Students 3,675.00 Vermont Food Bank - Help Fight Hunger 1,175.00 Little Lake Monsters Check Presentation 450.00 Here’s To The Heroes 1,420.00 School Fundraising Program 10,528.00 Youth Sports Tickets 3,150.00 50/50 Raffle For Various Non-Profits 6,991.00 Home Runs For Charity 1,800.00 Military Tickets 4,200.00 Make A Wish Family Night 767.00 Youth Sports Fundraisers 9,175.00 Strikeouts Against Hunger 1,600.00 May Days Fundraising Program 3,380.00 Community Champions 1,920.00

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Monetary Donations Donations 8,058.00 Folds of Honor 5,000.00 Player Appearances 260.00 Mascot Appearances 12,400.00 Folds of Honor 5,000.00

Gift In Kind: $4,095.00 In Stadium Fundraising: $71,892.00 Monetary Donation: $30,718.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $106,705.00

116 117 West Virginia Black Bears Monongalia Co. Ballpark - Morgantown WV MLB Affiliate: Pittsburgh Pirates Years in the NYPL: 2015-Present 2016 Attendance: 78,714

Charitable Summary The West Virginia Black Bears pledge to support the residents, business, and programs of the greater Morgantown area, and Monongalia County and surrounding counties. The West Virginia Black Bears will continue to support local and area programs that help better the quality of life. Community Programs & Promotions Area Children Kids Free Baseball Clinic The WV Black Bears held a free baseball kids baseball clinic. Area children where able to get base- ball skills tips from the WV Black Bears players and coaches. Each child recieved a free gift bag and were able to attend a player meet and greet luncheon after the event.

Non-profit organizations Mascot and Player Appearances The WV Black Bears players and mascot made appearances to non-profit organizations at no charge. 118 Black Bears Staff Community Involvement Matthew Drayer - General Manager Member Morgantown Rotary Volunteer Morgantown Youth Soccer Board Member Morgantown United Way Board Member Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau Volunteer Morgantown Youth Baseball

Jackie Riggleman - Assistant General Manager Advisory Board Miss WV Outstanding Teen Committee Member WVU Medicine Cancer Center Gala

Craig McIntosh - Facility Manager Board Member Mountainfest

Matt Vullo - Promotions/Sponsorship Manager Chapter Advisor Phi Delta Theta Annual Fundraising & Contributions Gift in Kind MonetaryDonations Non-profit ticket donations $5,000 American Red Cross Flood Relief $30,000 Non-profit merchandise donations $5,000 Ronald McDonald House $1,500 Supplies WV Flood Relief $5,300 In Stadium Fundraising Operation Welcome Home $5,300 Gift In Kind: $15,300 Stepping Stones $9,500 In Stadium Fundraising: $30,800 WVU Children’s Hospital $5,800 Monetary Donations: $31,500 WV Flood Relief Ball Fields $5,000 American Heart Assoc. $5,200

Overall Contributions for 2016: $77,600.00 119 120 Williamsport Crosscutters Bowman Field - Williamsport, PA MLB Affiliate: Phillies Years in the NYPL: 1994-Present 2016 Attendance: 60,429

Charitable Summary The Williamsport Crosscutters strive to be a constructive force within the community. The organiza- tion 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 tick- ets to games, merchandise and other memorabilia. These items are used for different events, each ben- efiting 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 2016. With corporate partners such as the Lycoming County United Way and ConAgra Foods, the Cross- cutters are able to bring successful programs that raise thousands of dollars for the community. The United Way Home Run Team has raised more than $153,000 over 23 years, and the ConAgra Foods Score for your Neighbors program raises money and food donations for those less fortunate in the Williamsport area. 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. 121 Community Programs & Promotions ACES North America The Dominican Plate On July 27 the Crosscutters held the 4rd annual Dominican Plate, an event to celebrate the culture and heritage of our Latin players and community members, with all proceeds benefitting locally founded ACES North America – a charity focused on education efforts in the Dominican Republic. The night featured traditional Dominican food, drinks and dancing all served up by the Cutters’ Latin players and their teammates. This popular event raised $6100 for the ACES program.

American Rescue Workers 2016 Hot Stove Banquet The Crosscutters hosted the 10th annual Hot Stove Banquet on January 18, 2016 with proceeds from the event benefitting Williamsport’s James V. Brown Library. Guest speakers from both the Phil- lies and the Crosscutters marked the night, including Cutters Manager/1992 World Series MVP Pat Borders. The night featured a live and silent auction of sports memorabilia. More than 300 people at- tended this sold out event. A portion of the ticket proceeds and all money raised from the auctions was donated to JVB Library. A total of $5025 was raised.

Dunkin Donuts Sweet Seats Program (Various) Through the Dunkin Donuts Sweet Seats program, the Crosscut- ters are able to donate tickets to organizations whose members would otherwise be unable to attend a game due to physical or economical limitations. In 2016, 513 tickets were donated to 13 different organizations participating in the program.

Central PA Food Bank Score for Your Neighbors For the 3rd straight season, the Crosscutters teamed up with ConAgra Foods to present the Score for Your Neighbors Program. For every run the Cutters scored at home during the 2016 season, ConAgra Foods donated $10 to the Central PA Food Bank, help- ing to reduce hunger in Lycoming and 26 other counties across Pennsylvania. This year’s campaign raised a total of $1480.

122 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Children’s Development Center Cutters 5k Run for CDC On June 25, the Crosscutters hosted our annual 5k Run for the Children’s Development Center of Williamsport. Runners and walkers had the chance to compete against other members of the run- ning community, or casually walk the route. All to raise money for the CDC. A total of $9680 was raised for the CDC.

Cutters Grand Slam Reading Program (Local Elementary Schools) For 20 seasons the Crosscutters have been promoting the importance of reading and education through the Grand Slam Reading Program. Each spring, local elementary schools are invited to par- ticipate in the program. Students attending the participating schools are encouraged to read dur- ing the summer months and are given a special Crosscutters bookmark to keep track of their read- ing. Students who read 4 books during the summer are awarded two free tickets to a Crosscutters game. One lucky student is randomly drawn from all participants as the Grand Prize winner and receives a new laptop computer from Susquehanna Computer Innovations. In 2016, we partnered with our local library, the James V. Brown Library, to get even more kids enrolled in the program. In total, an all-time high of 42 local schools participated, and with the JVB Library’s help 15,275 local students were enrolled in the program!

Charitable Tuesdays (Various) Throughout the season the Crosscutters provide local charitable organizations the opportunity to join us at the ballpark and promote their programs. This initiative in it’s fourth year, called Charita- ble Tuesdays, highlights one organization at each Tuesday game. Each organization is interviewed on-field before the game, get to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and are able to set up a table in the concourse to distribute information to Cutters’ fans. Five organizations participated in this program in 2016: Thrive International, Connecting the Pieces, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge, Project Bald Eagle, Ronald McDonald House Danville. New this year, each organization received a cash donation of $250!

123 Community Programs & Promotions (cont.) Lycoming County United Way United Way Home Run Team The Crosscutters again teamed up with businesses throughout the community to present the United Way Home Run Team in 2016. Local businesses pledged to donated $25 each time a Cut- ters player hit a home run at BB&T Ballpark. In 2016, this initiative raised $5400 for the Lycoming County United Way. With the annual help of local businesses, the Home Run Team has raised more than $153,000 over 23 seasons.

Sgt. Sean Thomas Foundation Military Appreciation Night This summer, the Crosscutters celebrated Military Apprecia- tion nights on July 1-3. Cutters players & coaches wore special Stars & Stripes jerseys and caps all weekend that were auc- tioned off during the game. Proceeds from the auction ben- efited the MSG Sean Thomas foundation. A total of $4920 was raised.

Cutters Food/Clothing Drives (Various) In 2016, the Crosscutters held food and clothing drives at BB&T Ballpark. Fans who donated any canned or non-perish- able food item, gently worn apparel item during these drives received a free General Admission ticket to a future game. Over 500 pounds of food, and 100 pounds of clothing were collected and donated to the Central PA Food Bank and The American Rescue Workers where it was distributed to local families in need.

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Nightly 50/50 Raffle (American Rescue Workers) Each night fans can purchase tickets for the nightly 50/50 raffle, held by the NYPL Foundation, with proceeds benefiting our local American Rescue Workers. ARW works to provide food, shelter, clothing and more to those less fortunate in the Susquehanna Valley. This year, over $8000 was raised through the 50/50 raffle for ARW.

Player and Mascot Community Visits (Various) Each year Cutters players and mascot Boomer donate their time and visit local organizations. Players annually spend over 150 hours volunteering for local non-profits, including Habitat for Humanity, visiting residents of senior centers, spending time reading at the local library and more.

125 Crosscutters Staff Community Involvement

Bill Gehron Director of Food & Beverage American Rescue Workers Volunteer Newberry Lions Club Board Member West Branch School Governance Committee

Gabe Sinicropi VP Marketing, Public Relations Lycoming County Visitors Bureau Operating Committee Member Lycoming County Visitors Bureau Vice-Chairman ACES North America Dominican Plate Committee Kiwanis Club of Williamsport Member Little League World Series PA Announcer/Volunteer Lycoming County United Way Board of Directors Sons of Italy Lodge #2786 Co-Founder/Member Lycoming County United Way Chairman-Marketing Committee Lycoming County United Way Funds Distribution Committee Cutters 5K Run Committee Member Various Community Functions Guest Speaker/Emcee Wpt/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Wpt/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Chairman-Marketing Committee AAA North Penn Board of Directors Hope Enterprises Board of Directors Minor League Baseball Promo Seminar Emcee

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Gift In Kind

MedReturn/Lycoming County DA’s Office $3,750 Ed Randalls Bat for a Cure $1,000 BairFind Foundation $1,500 Project Bald Eagle $2,500 Vetreran’s- Military Monday $1,645 Various- Sweet Seats Program $3,591 Thrive International $1,000 Connecting the Pieces $1,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters $1,000 Ronald McDonald House Danville $1,000 Various - Tickets & Merchandise Donations $15,753 Grand Slam Reading Program - Tickets Donated $1,316 Various - Player, Staff & Mascot Volunteer Hours $1,200

In Stadium Fundraising MSG Sean Thomas Foundation $4,920 K’s for Cancer $1,000 Lycoming County United Way $5,400 Salvation Army Williamsport $1,000 Children’s Development Center $9,680 American Cancer Society $42 Central PA Food Bank $1,480

127 Annual Fundraising & Contributions (cont.)

Monetary Donations Lycoming County United Way 4,433.00 West Branch School 50.00 North Central Sight Services 100.00 Loyalsock Little League 50.00 Williamsport Home 100.00 American Rescue Workers 8,151.00 Albright Life 25.00 Williamsport Home 25.00 City of Williamsport Halloween Celebration 100.00 Williamsport Little League 200.00 West Branch Sports Hall of Fame 50.00 Hepburn Lycoming Little League 150.00 James V Brown Library 5,025.00 Original League Little League 185.00 ACES North America 6,100.00 Barbershoppers Concert 100.00 Thrive International 250.00 Justin Hilton Golf Tournament 100.00 Connecting the Pieces 250.00 Children’s Development Center 500.00 Big Brothers Big Sisters 250.00 Williamsport Kiwanis Club 150.00 Project Bald Eagle 250.00 Hope Enterprises Golf Tournament 250.00 Ronald McDonald House Danville 250.00 Babe Ruth Mid-Atlantic Tournament 100.00 Lycoming County United Way 600.00 Central PA Food Bank 40.00

Gift In Kind: 36,255.00 In Stadium Fundraising: 23,522.00 Monetary Donations: 27,834.00

Overall Contributions for 2016: $87,611.00

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