2018–2019 Community Report THERE’S NO I in SUNFLOWER SEEDS

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2018–2019 Community Report THERE’S NO I IN SUNFLOWER SEEDS. When nine individuals step onto the field with a shared sense of passion, hustle, heart, and fun, something pretty amazing happens. They become one team. They learn to win as a team, lose as a team, and eat extraordinary amounts of sunflower seeds as a team.

That’s why, for the past 28 years, the Twins Community Fund has been dedicated to getting more kids in the game. Because just like nine players can make a team, the passion, hustle, heart, and fun they’ll find in baseball can make for one pretty awesome kid.

Those are the principles of the Twins Tradition—a mission defined by four words: passion, heart, hustle, and fun.

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Since 1961, the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club has been a prominent part of the sports landscape in the Twin Cities, the state of Minnesota, and the Upper Midwest.

Throughout those five-plus decades, the Twins have been committed to playing competitive baseball, providing affordable family entertainment, and making our community a better place to live. Those are the principles of the Twins Tradition – a mission defined by four words: passion, heart, hustle, and fun. As we commence a new baseball season, it is my distinct honor Beyond efforts to grow our game, the Twins remain equally driven to share the 2019 Minnesota Twins Community Report. Please to enhance our community via partnerships with hundreds of take a moment to review this publication, which provides a local nonprofits, recognition of our veterans and active-duty “scorecard,” so to speak, of the Twins community outreach soldiers, a focus on environmental sustainability, and a over the past year and its impact on so many people and commitment to inclusion. neighborhoods across Twins Territory. Moving forward, the Twins organization embraces the opportunity As you review this report, please take note of the ballclub’s to do more and to reach higher. The franchise enjoys a special obvious connection to children. Baseball, after all, remains a kid’s relationship with its fans, and therefore accepts an obligation to game. With that understanding, the Twins and Twins Community give back. It’s with those understandings in mind that we provide Fund are more committed than ever to engaging kids in new, this Community Report with hopes that we can collectively build impactful ways. Moreover, it remains our focus to promote the on these results for seasons to come. overall growth of America’s pastime by ensuring that every youngster living in Twins Territory has the opportunity to play the I look forward to seeing you at the ballpark soon. games of baseball or softball. Win, Twins!!!

Dave St. Peter President and Chief Executive Officer Introductions 2 2 Letter from Dave St. Peter 4 Table of Contents

8 Twins Community Outreach

8 Player and Alumni Outreach 10 Twins Winter Caravan PAGE 12 2018 Hope Week 4 14 Community Awards 16 Puerto Rico Series 12 18 Employee Volunteerism 22 Honoring Service 24 Community Engagement 26 Learning Through Baseball 28 Nonprofit Support 30 The Greenest Ballpark in America 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS Twins Community Fund

Grant Programs 34 34 Play Ball Minnesota 36 Twins RBI 38 TwinsCare 40

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2019 MTCF Board of Directors 44 Staff Contacts 45 38 Fundraiser Calendar 46 How to Support 47

Thank you to the Twins Community 40 Fund Cornerstone Partners

WITH BATTING STANCES AND WINDUPS, THE GOOFIEST ONES ARE OFTEN THE BEST. NOT UNLIKE TEAMMATES. Twins Community Outreach

Player and Alumni Outreach

Giving back to the community has been at the foundation of the Twins organization since the team's arrival in Minnesota in 1961. Players and alumni take that

PAGE commitment to heart, supporting a wide variety of causes across Twins Territory. Wearing a Twins uniform means more than being a ballplayer—it also means joining 8 a tradition of giving that dates back nearly 60 years.

Together, current and former players raise more than $1 million a year for charities and causes close to their hearts.

Contributors to the Twins Community Fund

The Twins Community Fund would like to thank the following players for their tremendous support in 2018: Byron Buxton, Jason Castro, Brian Dozier, Eduardo Escobar, Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, Joe Mauer, Logan Morrison, and Eddie Rosario. — Mauer and Friends Kids Classic Joe and Maddie Mauer were joined by Twins players and other local sports heroes for on-field activities with Gillette patients at Target Field followed by a fundraising luncheon benefiting children and families at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. 2018 Highlights2018 Jake Odorizzi Humane Society Fundraiser

During the 2018 season Jake Odorizzi raised money for the Animal Humane Society by pledging $50 for every strikeout he threw. Jake and the Minnesota Twins were pleased to present the Animal Humane Society with a check for $13,100 at the end of the 2018 season. — La Makina Baseball Clinic

José Berríos hosted a free youth baseball clinic in his hometown of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, on Three Kings Day 2019. Berríos was joined by several other Major Leaguers who helped with instruction. The clinic was attended by approximately 150 children, who received baseball and softball instruction as well as food, a backpack, batting gloves, and Twins T-shirts and caps. PAGE

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Kyle Gibson, along with teammates Brian Dozier, Logan Morrison, and Zach Duke, partnered with Help One Now and Big League Impact to raise funds to build a high school in Ferrier, Haiti. — Diamond Awards Twins Wives Organization The 2019 Diamond Awards raised more than $300,000 for the In 2018, the Twins Wives Organization donated more than $72,000 to University of Minnesota’s research and patient care for brain, nerve, nonprofit organizations. Supported organizations include Children's and muscle disorders. — Minnesota Pets Assisting with Healing program, Crescent Cove, The Sheridan Story, and YouthLink Minnesota. Grand Slam Dinner The annual Grand Slam Dinner, hosted by Kyle and Elizabeth Gibson, raised more than $75,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs. Twins Community Outreach

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# FUN FACT The 2019 Twins Winter Caravan traveled 3,442 miles.

PAGE Braving all the elements an Upper Midwest winter has to offer, Minnesota Twins players, coaches, broadcasters, and alumni hit the road for two weeks in January 10 to visit Twins fans from all corners of Twins Territory. The 2019 Twins Winter Caravan, presented by Case IH, visited more than 40 communities. Participating Players and Alumni

Ehire Adrianza, Tyler Austin, Rocco Baldelli, José Berríos, Bert Blyleven, Jake Cave, Mitch Garver, Dan Gladden, Stephen Gonsalves, Trevor Hildenberger, Alex Kirilloff, Jack Morris, Taylor Rogers, Eddie Rosario, Kohl Stewart 2019 Caravan Stops

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2018 Hope Week —

During each day of the annual Twins Hope Week, Twins players led their teammates, Twins alumni, front-office staff, and fans in volunteer activities benefiting causes close to their hearts.

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12 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.20 Wiffle Ball Fun Day with Brian Dozier’s Cookout with Kyle Gibson’s Haiti Twins Wives Blanket Playworks for local youth Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Food Pack with Feed Making for Children’s facing home insecurity Cities, supported by Cub Foods My Starving Children Minnesota PAGE

6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 13 Eduardo Escobar’s Dinner Mauer and Friends Classic PlayBall! Minnesota Youth Catch on the Field with with Esky for local benefiting Gillette Children’s Game Takeover in Brooklyn active military members Spanish-speaking youth Specialty Healthcare Park, presented by U.S. Bank and their families Twins Community Outreach

Community Awards

— The Twins are proud JAKE REED CHRIS PAUL TYLER WELLS DAVID BANUELOS to recognize the individuals in the PAGE 2018 HARMON KILLEBREW AWARD WINNERS organization who go 14 Presented by the Minnesota Twins to a player at each full-season affiliate above and beyond for their communities. TRIPLE—A ROCHESTER RED WINGS – JAKE REED for his work with the Challenger Baseball League and Meals on Wheels

DOUBLE—A CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS – CHRIS PAUL for his work helping underprivileged kids learn skills and receive school supplies they need for success in life and school

ADVANCED—A FORT MYERS MIRACLE – TYLER WELLS for his work with the VS. Cancer Foundation and outreach to local children’s hospitals

CLASS A CEDAR RAPIDS KERNELS – DAVID BANUELOS for his work with animal rescues and outreach with the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital ROBERTO CLEMENTE NOMINEE KIRBY PUCKETT AWARD CARL R. POHLAD AWARD PAGE

Presented to the Twins player who best Presented by the Twins Community Presented by the Twins Community 15 represents the game of baseball through Fund to a former Twins player or coach. Fund to a current Twins player or coach. extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive 2018 WINNER – 2018 WINNER – contributions, both on and off the field. COREY KOSKIE, JOSÉ BERRÍOS, for his dedication to for his Puerto Rico hurricane 2018 NOMINEE – improving the youth sports recovery efforts and work JOE MAUER, experience for players and with Hogar Forjadores for his work with the coaches alike. de Esperanza, a school Highland Friendship Club, for orphaned boys. Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, Crescent Cove, and the Twins Community Fund. Twins Community Outreach Puerto Rico Series —

In April 2018, the Minnesota Twins hosted the Cleveland Indians for a two-game series in San Juan, Puerto Rico. While there, the Twins players and front office staff were joined by the Indians and Major League Baseball to hold baseball clinics, visit children’s hospitals, and assist with Hurricane Maria recovery efforts.

4.16 4.16 José Berríos led a group of his Eddie Rosario held a clinic for teammates in a visit to San Jorge 75 students at his former high Children’s Hospital in San Juan school, Escuela Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron, in Guayama

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# FUN FACT The Twins work in Puerto Rico went beyond the two-game series. The ballclub donated a total of $241,000 to Puerto Rican nonprofit organizations to support hurricane recovery efforts and furthering the healthy development of kids and families on the island. Beneficiaries included Cardinal Sports Development, Forjadores de Esperanza Inc, Fundacion Buena Vibra, and El Fondo Boricua. 4.17 4.17 4.18 The Twins hosted a luncheon for 50 youth from Cardinal PR Twins employees helped with Twins employees worked on Sports, which teaches, coaches, and empowers kids between building restoration efforts for Hogar projects aimed to restore the ages of four and 14 through sports and education. Forjadores de Esperanza, which water, power, and structures The team also provided a grant to the organization in provides housing for displaced and to Toa Baja partnership with the Coalición de Boricuas en Minnesota abused women and children Twins Community Outreach Employee Pack at the Park In partnership with FOX Sports North, the Twins hosted a food packing event for Feed My Starving Children at Target Field. Volunteerism Over the course of two days, more than 2,500 volunteers packed — 850,000 meals for children around the world.

Twins full-time employees dedicated more than 2,000 hours to volunteerism in 2018. Twins staff spent those hours working with hundreds of different organizations. Projects ranged from packing meals to tutoring to board service and everything in between.

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18 The Minnesota Twins are proud members of the Minnesota Keystone Program and the Corporate Volunteerism Council of the Twin Cities.

Twins/Toro Field Rebuild

Each year, more than 80 employees of the Minnesota Twins and the Toro Company spend an entire day renovating an area youth baseball or softball field. In October 2018, employees descended on West Minnehaha Park in St. Paul to remove weeds, level the infield and outfield, and rebuild the pitcher’s mound. Employees were guided by the Twins Grounds Crew and Toro Sports Turf Managers. The Twins Community Fund and the Toro Giving Project each donated $10,000 to the project. Holiday Week of Giving

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Gillette Children’s PRISM Pancake Home for the Holidays A Day in the Life with the Specialty Healthcare Breakfast with MAC-V Animal Humane Society Holiday Party Perkins and the Twins teamed In partnership with WCCO-TV, Twins employees helped Target and the Minnesota up to provide free pancake the Twins hosted veterans Animal Humane Society staff Twins partnered to throw a breakfasts to PRISM clients and their families at Target clean the adoption floor and holiday party and provide Field for a free meal and take care of the animals in gifts to patients and connected homeless vets the shelter’s care families at Gillette Children’s with service providers Specialty Healthcare

THE ONLY PLACE WHERE SHOUTING MINE, MINE, MINE IS THE PREFERRED FORM OF COMMUNICATION. Twins Community Outreach Honoring Service —

The Minnesota Twins are proud to honor the many active and veteran members of our armed services who reside in Twins Territory. Ticket Donations

The Twins distributed more than 7,250 free game tickets to military members and their families in 2018 through partnerships with organizations like Vet Tix, Disabled American Veterans, the Minnesota National Guard, and more. — National Anthem Flag Raising

At every Twins home game, an active service member or veteran is honored as they raise the American flag during the National Anthem with friends and family by their side. This program is supported by Thomson Reuters. — Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

The Twins are proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company. Beyond the PAGE Yellow Ribbon connects Minnesota service members and their families with 23 community support, services, and resources. Twice a month, the Twins recognize Yellow Ribbon Networks that go above and beyond in supporting service members and their families. — Armed Forces Appreciation Day

The Twins, in partnership with Thomson Reuters, hold an annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day to honor veterans and active service members from all five branches of the military. The celebration includes special pregame festivities and more than 1,000 donated tickets for military members and their families. — Military Family Baseball Clinic

In partnership with the United Heroes League, the Twins Community Fund hosted a youth baseball clinic for the children of active military service members. Twins Community Outreach Community Engagement —

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Diversity Week Networking and Community Events — —

Presented in partnership with Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island The Twins are part of many festivals and events that Indian Community, Twins Diversity Week demonstrates the commitment of Twins celebrate the many cultures that make up the Twin players, wives, and front office staff to giving back to all parts of Twins Territory. Cities. Events range from St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo celebration to India Fest to the Minnesota State Fair. The week featured community appearances throughout Twins Territory, including a The Twins booth is always a great stop for games free youth baseball skills clinic that introduced many young people to the game for and giveaways. Getting out in the community and the first time. Diversity Week was highlighted by the annual Diversity Celebration, interacting with fans is what the game is all about! which brings the community together to share ideas about inclusion and collaboration. The 2018 event welcomed Susan Bass Roberts, vice president and executive director of the Pohlad Family Foundation, in conversation with Robert D. Manfred Jr., commissioner of Major League Baseball. Pride Festival and Pride Night —

The Minnesota Twins participated in the Twin Cities Pride Festival again in 2018 with a booth at the festival and a float in the parade. The Twins also hosted their first annual Pride Night at the ballpark, featuring the national anthem sung by the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus. A portion of each special Pride Night ticket package purchased benefited One Heartland and Gay for Good.

The Twins are proud to support Quorum, the Twin Cities LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce year-round, including hosting the annual Quorum Holiday Part at Target Field in December.

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Networking and Community Events Spring Training Community Outreach Celebrate Diversity — — —

Twins players and staff head to Florida every The Minnesota Twins are committed to diversity beyond the idea of baseball. We believe that when February to get ready for the upcoming baseball we take the field, we play for everyone. The Twins organization works to build relationships and invite season—and give back to the community in all communities to connect with opportunities available through the ballclub. Our approach is unique: the Fort Myers area. Events include free youth We work together with organizations like the India Association, Black Chamber of Commerce, Global skills clinics, appearances at Golisano Children’s Market, and Green Card Voices, as well as nonprofits like Twins Cities Pride, business corporations, Hospital, and fundraisers benefiting Lee Health and the government with a message of unity and collaboration. Our message is one of respect and Regional Cancer Center and the Education inclusion. We believe that we play 162 games, but we celebrate diversity 365 days of the year. Foundation of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber Together, we are a melting pot of dramatically different communities. Together, we are tightly knit. of Commerce. Together, we are Twins Territory. All cultures, all religions, all people. And that spirit of inclusivity is reflected in everything we do and everything that happens at Target Field and beyond. Welcome to the true meaning of our game. Cheering as one, playing for all. Twins Community Outreach Learning Through Baseball —

Baseball can teach lessons about everything from health and wellness to math and science. The Twins support educational efforts in Twins Territory through visits to schools with players and mascot T.C., in-kind donations to school fundraisers, and the programs below.

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Learning Through Baseball Educational Tours Perfect Attendance/Perfect Game — —

More than 18,000 students visited Target Field and participated in the Twins Learning In partnership with the Minnesota Middle Through Baseball education tours during the last school year. Learning Through School Association, middle school students Baseball tours, sponsored by Target, incorporate the beauty of Target Field with well- who achieve a perfect attendance record are organized tours, a knowledgeable staff, and exceptional curriculum in subjects like rewarded with certificates, Twins game tickets, science, math, art, language arts, and more. and the chance to represent their schools in an on-field recognition ceremony. The Twins Community Fund, in partnership with CenturyLink, is pleased to offer scholarships for the STEM courses in this program during the 2018–2019 school year. PAGE

Reading Is Powerful Shred Hate — —

Each year, Twins front office staff visit more than two dozen In partnership with No Bully, Major League Baseball, elementary schools in Twins Territory to teach fourth and and the X Games, the Twins sponsored Shred Hate fifth graders about Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente. curriculum in metro-area middle and high schools Students also learn about diversity and breaking barriers. during the 2018 spring semester. Shred Hate seeks Selected students who demonstrate Jackie Robinson’s Nine to eliminate bullying by encouraging kids to choose Values to Live By are recognized on field before a Twins kindness. Participating schools attended a capstone game. All participants receive a Twins bookmark and tickets assembly at Target Field featuring Byron Buxton. to a Twins game. This program is presented by Papa John’s. Twins Community Outreach Nonprofit Support —

The Minnesota Twins are proud to support the work of nonprofits throughout Twins Territory through a variety of programs like those below.

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The Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Twins and the Boys and Green Card voices is a nonprofit Prostate Cancer Foundation Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities have organization that aspires to build a bridge partner annually to raise funds partnered for more than 30 years. between immigrants, nonimmigrants, and awareness. The Twins and the The Twins help the Boys and Girls and advocates from across the country by Pohlad Family Foundation have Clubs raise funds by sponsoring sharing the firsthand immigration stories pledged to contribute $10,000 the annual Kids in the City and of foreign-born Americans. The Twins for every home run and $1,000 Grand Slam Dinner events, have closely worked with the organization for every strikeout during recognizing the youth of the by providing community visibility, the campaign. year at a Twins game, and financial sponsorship, and hosting events donating Twins game tickets at Target Field. to the local clubs. PAGE

Nonprofit Nonprofit 29 Memorabilia Fundraising Concessions Awareness Donations Ticket Program Program

The Minnesota Twins Nonprofit supporters Twins concession Target Field hosts donated autographed can enjoy a night out at partner Delaware numerous awareness memorabilia and game a Twins game while also North Sportservice and fundraising activities experiences to more than raising money for their provides fundraising for charities, such as 3,300 fundraisers in 2018, cause. Nonprofits can opportunities to various pregames, public service helping nonprofits raise reserve Twins tickets at a nonprofits through its announcements, and more than $350,000 for special fundraising rate volunteer concession information kiosks. More great causes across Twins and resell tickets to their booth program. In 2018, than 60 nonprofits Territory. To request an supporters at up to face nonprofits raised more received recognition item for your charity event, value, earning as much than $1.25 million for before Twins home visit twinsbaseball.com/ as $4 per ticket for their organizations. games in 2018. donations. their organization. Twins Community Outreach

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# FUN FACT In 2010, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded Target Field LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver Certification for New Construction. Less than two years later, the Minnesota Twins became the first professional sports franchise to also attain LEED Silver Certification for the Operation and Maintenance of their facility. In May 2017, the Twins were awarded a LEED Gold Certification for Operation and Maintenance at Target Field – once again, the first professional sports facility to receive that designation.

19 MILLION GALLONS of rainwater captured, purified, and reused at Target Field through a custom-designed Rain Water Recycle System provided by Pentair The Greenest Ballpark in America —

The Minnesota Twins organization believes our future success, both on and off the field, is built on a business model that embraces operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. We honor the power of sport by leading through example, and we will continue to use sport to inspire, build the best fan experience, and cause no unnecessary harm, working with our fans, community, suppliers, partners, and employees to have a positive influence in the world.

3,520 TONS 4,151 TONS 3,199 TONS of trash sent to Hennepin Energy of waste recycled from of organic materials composted Recovery Center Target Field and diverted from landfills

307,511 hot dogs and brats 50,560 hamburgers 24,047 chicken breasts

KEEPING THE GAME CLOSE TO YOUR HEART IS WORTH THE RISK OF HAVING IT BROKEN. SAME GOES FOR WINDSHIELDS.

TWINS COMMUNITY FUND

The Twins Community Fund was chartered as an independent public charity in 1991 to lead the team’s community work. The Fund’s mission is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball, and the Minnesota Twins.

The Twins Community Fund and its programs are supported in part by Target, U.S. Bank, Treasure Island, and Delta Air Lines. Twins Community Fund Grant Programs

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Fields for Kids Hennepin County Grants

Now celebrating its 20th year, the Twins Hennepin County youth baseball Fields for Kids program provides grants of and softball organizations received up to $15,000 to renovate or build youth $150,000 in grants to rebuild fields baseball and softball fields. In 2018, the Twins and purchase new equipment. Community Fund gave 45 Fields for Kids grants totalling $303,940. PAGE

Junior Twins Community Grants

The Twins Community Fund provided Roots for the Home Team $50,000 in Junior Twins grants to The Twins Community Fund is a proud supporter of the Roots for the Home Team 10 teams in 2018. This year, there are program. Novice youth gardeners partner with inner-city gardening programs to 40 Junior Twins organizations in the grow and sell healthy salads. Visit them at Target Field at weekend home games. Upper Midwest, all of whom receive education resources, coaching tips, Southwest Florida Grants Junior Twins logo access, and tickets More than $25,000 was provided to nonprofit organizations in Lee County, Florida to Twins games every year. (the Spring Training home of the Minnesota Twins) in 2018. Twins Community Fund

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38 Youth Clinics Sandlot Program Playworks

Play Ball Minnesota Youth Clinics With our partners at the Sanneh Playworks and the Minnesota provided free youth baseball Foundation and the St. Paul Twins have worked to introduce and softball instruction to kids in Police Athletic League, the and grow access to baseball 40 Upper Midwest communities Sandlot Program introduces and softball for youth in St. Paul in 2018. More than 4,000 youth disadvantaged kids from St. Paul and Minneapolis since 2016. have attended a clinic annually neighborhoods to the game Playworks partnered with several for nearly 60 years. of baseball in a fun and low- dozen elementary schools across pressure environment. the Twin Cities and introduced more than 7,000 students to baseball and softball skills in the last school year. PAGE

39 One MN Sports Day Prep Baseball and Softball Terry Ryan Award

In collaboration with St. Paul Parks Mr. Baseball & Ms. Softball: Each spring, seven Minnesota high school Honoring a member of the Upper and Recreation, the Minnesota softball and baseball players are nominated for the Ms. Softball and Midwest baseball and softball Twins, Minnesota United, Mr. Baseball awards, honoring outstanding character and community who has been a major Minnesota Lynx, and Minnesota athletic achievements. leader at the youth level. Timberwolves hosted a free event 2018 Mr. Baseball – Seth Halvorsen, Heritage Christian Academy 2018 Winner – Paul Karst, for his to encourage youth in St. Paul 2018 Ms. Softball – Emily Hansen, Buffalo High School 40-plus years of devotion to youth to try the various sports in an High School All – Star Series: Play Ball Minnesota is a proud sponsor of the baseball in South Dakota through encouraging and fun atmosphere. Minnesota High School All-Star Series for both baseball and softball. These coaching and leadership roles. More than 115 kids registered and events recognize the best graduating seniors in the state. participated in the event, many The Twins host the Minnesota Prep of whom were experiencing the Prep Championship Series: Championship Series at Target Field each summer. Congratulations to the sports for the first time. 2018 Champions: A – Heritage Christian Academy, AA – Maple Lake, AAA – Mahtomedi, AAAA – Stillwater Twins Community Fund

Twins RBI —

All of the nearly 5,000 youth who play baseball or softball through the Minneapolis and St. Paul parks programs are members of Twins RBI. These players can participate in RBI Days at Target Field, attend free skills clinics, try out for a Twins RBI All-Star team, and have the chance to attend Twins games and meet players. PAGE

8U Glove Program RBI Scholarships RBI All-Stars

Every kid age eight and under High school seniors who played in the The Twins RBI All-Star team tryouts are held in June. All-Star playing in the Twins RBI program RBI Program are invited to apply for teams represent Twins RBI at the Regional Tournament. receives a free Twins glove as part the RBI Scholarship, which provides Winners of the Regionals move on to the RBI World Series. of the Twins Community Fund’s to two students from Minneapolis work to provide the resources kids and two students from St. Paul with need to get involved in the game. scholarships of $2,000 a year toward postsecondary education. Twins Community Fund PAGE

TwinsCare —

The Community Fund’s TwinsCare Tickets for Kids program provides free tickets to youth-serving nonprofits, giving kids who may not have the means a chance to attend a Major League Baseball game. The program will donate more than 250 tickets to each Twins home game in 2019. THE ONLY PLACE WHERE GOING BIG AND GOING HOME ARE ONE AND THE SAME.

TWINS COMMUNITY FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Community Members Kelly Larson, Chair – Summit Brewing Company Russell Betts – The Minneapolis Foundation John Butcher – Caribou Coffee Amy Dahl – The Toro Company Mike Echols – Carousel Motor Group J. Marie Fieger – Nemer Fieger Shelly Hotzler – Jackson County Schools

PAGE Neil Johnson – Shakopee Public Schools Bob Jossart – RJM Construction 46 Brian Mensink – KPMG Tom Moudry – Martin Williams (Retired) Stacey Schmitt – GreenSlate Group Tony Sertich – The Northland Foundation Rajiv Shah – ACES

Aalok Sharma – Stinson Leonard Street

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS

Maris Castro – Twins Wives Organization Laura Day – Minnesota Twins Kyle Gibson – Minnesota Twins Steve Gibson – U.S. Bank Corey Koskie – Minnesota Twins MINNESOTA TWINS COMMUNITY RELATIONS STAFF

Nancy O’Brien – Vice President, Community Engagement, [email protected]

Stephanie Johnson – Executive Director, Twins Community Fund, [email protected]

Miguel Ramos – Director, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, [email protected]

Julie Vavruska – Senior Manager, Community Engagement and Events, [email protected]

Josh Ortiz – Manager, Community Programs and Youth Engagement, [email protected] PAGE Sondra Ciesielski – Senior Coordinator, Community Relations, [email protected] 47

Greg Wilfahrt – Mascot Supervisor, [email protected]

FOR MORE INFORMATION

More information about the Twins Community Fund and the team’s community work can be found at twinscommunityfund.org or by calling 612–659–3400. Join Us —

The Twins Community Fund is supported by our Community Fund Cornerstone Partners and by our fans. A donation of just $25 is enough to purchase baseballs or softballs for an RBI team’s entire season. To get involved, visit www.twinscommunityfund.org.

2019 COMMUNITY FUND FUNDRAISING EVENTS

JANUARY 25–27 APRIL 12 JUNE 4–5

TWINSFEST HOME RUN LUNCH TWINS BROADCAST PRESENTED BY AUCTION KWIK TRIP

JUNE 10 JUNE 22 AUGUST 3

SWING FOR THE KIDS TOWN BALL CLASSIC TWINS HALL OF CLASSIC PRESENTED FAME BREAKFAST BY CARIBOU COFFEE

AUGUST 24 SELECT HOME GAMES ALL HOME GAMES

WOMEN'S BASEBALL TWINS COMMUNITY SPLIT THE POT EXPERIENCE FUND IN-STADIUM RAFFLE AUCTION HELP US MAKE NEXT YEAR A SUCCESS SUPPORT THE TWINS COMMUNITY FUND

$50 Supports youth baseball and softball programs throughout Twins Territory $100 Buys 10 RBI players a new glove $250 Supports baseball equipment purchase for a youth team for an entire season $500 Supports funding for 16 kids to participate in MPLS and St. Paul RBI for one year $1,500 Pays for a new backstop for a Fields for Kids grant recipient Since its inception in 1991, the Twins Community Fund has been committed to providing local and regional communities resources for getting more kids in the game. As a nonprofit, the Twins Community Fund provides various programs and grant opportunities for those associated with youth baseball and softball. Join us in our commitment to support more kids in more communities throughout Twins Territory.

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