Q3 | 2016 Inside this issue • Gronk, Pats Play 60 at Foxboro YMCA • 2016 Concerts Earn Town Over $1M • Welcomes New Teachers • New Business at • PIP Fund Helps Community Organizations

Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of The Kraft Group Partners in Patriotism Congratulations, Chief! After more than three decades as Foxborough’s who devote their time and risk their lives for the chief of police, Ed O’Leary has called it a career, safety of others. retiring on Sept. 30. In September, the Kraft family invited public Everyone at the Kraft Group would like to thank safety personnel from the area and their families to Chief O’Leary for his years of dedicated service to a “Public Safety Appreciation Day” event on the field the community. For 31 at From left: Foxborough Police Chief Ed O’Leary, Kraft Group years, Chief O’Leary to enjoy a fun-filled Chairman and CEO and Foxborough Board of wore the most impor- afternoon of food and Selectmen Chair David Feldman at Gillette Stadium. tant uniform in town activities. and truly embodied his The New England Kraft Group Donates role as a Town leader Revolution, in advance UTVs to Foxborough Police through his duty to self- of their “Salute to lessly serve and engage Heroes” match on In August, the Kraft Group donated two new with the community at Sept. 10, honored our utility task vehicles (UTVs), valued at $52,000, to large. local first responders the Foxborough Police Department to replace the We had the privilege by providing lunch to department’s electric smart carts that had been of working with Chief the Foxborough Public in use for events at Gillette Stadium. O’Leary in his role as Safety Building. Revs The Kraft Group purchased the UTVs, a Polaris head of security at both players Scott Caldwell, Ranger Crew and Femi-Hollinger Janzen 900 and a Po- now Gillette Stadium and Matt Turner deliv- laris Ranger XP for more than 20 years ered pizzas and spent 570, to upgrade and are sincerely some time touring the depart- grateful for his profes- the Foxborough police ment’s vehicles Foxborough Police Chief Ed O’Leary with on Aug. 2 sionalism, dedication at the Foxboro Jaycees’ National Night Out Against Crimes and and fire departments. and Motorcycles and efforts in serving and Drugs on the Foxboro Common. Chief O’Leary retired on Sept. 30. Then, at the Patriots The Polaris Ranger Crew 900, right, is one of Manchester protecting the commu- home opener on Sept. of two new UTVs replacing the Foxborough (MOM’s) South Police Department’s electric smart carts (left) nity and stadium patrons alike. Congratulations on 18, the team honored first responders during a for use during events at Gillette Stadium. customized the your well-deserved retirement, Chief! We wish you remembrance of the tragic events on Sept. 11, units for better and your family the very best. 2001. Members of the Foxborough police and fire use on pavement and in crowds. Outgoing Foxbor- In the weeks leading to Chief O’Leary’s retire- departments participated in the pregame ceremo- ough Police Chief Ed O’Leary said the vehicles will ment, the Kraft Group also spent time giving back nies, which included unfurling a large American flag help improve the department’s response times and showing appreciation for the men and women during the national anthem. and services during stadium events.

Follow Partners in Patriotism on You can now find Partners in Patriotism on Twitter by following @PIPFoxboro. This account is dedicated to news and information important to the Foxborough community and pro- vides the Kraft Group with another way to regularly engage with our LEFT: Members of the Foxborough police and fire departments hold the American flag during the Patriots home opener. neighbors. on Sept. 18. CENTER: Robert Kraft thanks public safety agencies, including Foxborough police and fire, prior to the Pats home opener. RIGHT: Revolution players surprise Foxborough police and fire departments with pizza for lunch. Partners in Patriotism patriot place news By the Numbers

CUSTOM PERFORMANCE: The Foxborough Police Department’s new utility task vehicles (UTVs) will enhance the department’s services and response times during events at Gillette Stadium. Motorcycles of Manchester (MOM’s South) in Foxborough customized both units to meet the operational needs of the police department. Below are some fun facts about the department’s new vehicles: $52K The monetary 50 MPH value of the Fox- Both UTVs have an unregulated borough Police top speed of 50 MPH, but have Department’s speed keys to limit the units to two utility task 20 MPH in crowds. vehicles. STATE OF 380 FT MOM’s South used more than 380 feet of wiring, 80 Olympia Sports Partners with THE ART electrical butt connectors, Both UTVs have the latest 120 zip ties, 4 rolls of state-of-the-art Whelen electrical tape, and 15 feet Under Armour at Patriot Place light bars, take down lights, of wire loom in the custom- surface mounts and lighting ization process of both units Bigger. Better. Bolder. That’s how best to describe the controls. for use on pavement and new Olympia Sports store at Patriot Place, which opened on in crowds. Sept. 14. IN THE SCHOOLS The 15,000-square-foot space offers an expansive floor plan featuring an ultimate Under Armour brand experience dedicated to the quality products and unique story-telling the brand is known for while also paying tribute to one of the most memorable moments in history. In partnership with The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, the store features a prominent piece of Patriots history. Shoppers and Patriots fans alike can now visit the actual location of the final play at Foxboro Stadium, which has been marked inside the store with a monument commemorating ’s game-winning kick in of the AFC Divisional playoffs vs. the Oakland Raiders on Jan. 19, 2002. A description of the final play accompanies the photo of Vinatieri’s historic kick in the snow. From left: Kathy Davis-McDonough, Sandra Grobe, Kelly Durkin, Kate Frassa, Rose Ferraro, Jenni- fer Sabonis, Christine DeOliveira, Caitlin Adamakis, Holly Parsons, Alexandra Ziobro, Karen Calabro- Carroll, Samantha Walsh, Elizabeth Napoli, Alison Warren, Samantha Allen, Amanda DiCenso, Kim The store also features an expanded selection of sporting Wynn, Robert Glynn, Theresa Kenney, Kirsten Shetler and David Pierce received a tour of Gillette goods, footwear, apparel and fan gear from Nike, Adidas Stadium courtesy of the Kraft Group on Aug. 24. and ‘47, as well as a premium assortment of Under Armour’s latest innovations in apparel, footwear and New Teachers Tour Gillette Stadium accessories for men, women and children. In what has become an annual end-of-summer tradition, the Foxborough Olympia Sports is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday thru Public Schools took its new professional staff members on a tour of the Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. town to enrich their understanding of the community’s environment, history and points of interest. The tour made its final stop at Gillette Stadium and “This exciting new concept offers the largest Patriot Place, where the 21 new staffers enjoyed lunch at Patriot Place’s selection of Under Armour products CBS Scene before taking a private tour of the stadium led by members of in the area and will meet the apparel, the Kraft Group. training, footwear and accessory While on the tour, the staff got a sneak peek at the stage for Kenny needs of sports fans and athletes Chesney’s “Spread The Love Tour,” which was held at the stadium on Aug. alike. We are thrilled to welcome 26 and 27, and a behind-the-scenes look at the stadium’s broadcast booths, this innovative partnership between where TVs and radio stations call the action on game days. Olympia Sports and Under Armour “The day is very valuable because it goes far beyond new teacher training,” to Patriot Place.” said Foxborough Schools Superintendent Deb Spinelli. “It serves as a warm welcome to the school district and shows our pride in the Foxborough com- — BRIAN EARLEY munity. After hearing about the tremendous support the schools have from the Patriots and the Kraft Group, they get to experience it firsthand and see 2 General Manager, Patriot Place how this partnership makes Foxborough so special.” Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

The Kraft Group: A CLOSER LOOK A Diverse Family of Businesses The Kraft Group is a privately-owned, family-operated company with six areas of focus in business

In Foxborough, the Kraft Rand-Whitney Containerboard, Group is best known for football, Rand-Whitney Recycling and soccer, concerts, Gillette New-Indy Container Corpora- Stadium and Patriot Place, but tion. the holding company of Robert Together, these companies Kraft and his family’s busi- rank in the top five of all paper nesses is much more than just and packaging companies in sports and entertainment. the , converting IFP is the Headquartered at Gillette and trading in excess of 4 mil- Kraft Group’s global trading Stadium, the Kraft Group is lion tons of paper annually. company, doing a major player in the world of In this issue, we take a closer business in business. more than 90 look at Interna- countries. Did you tional Forest know the Products company (IFP), which is ranks in the headquartered top 150 of right here in America’s Foxborough. largest pri- vately-owned IFP was FACES OF FOXBOROUGH businesses, established according in 1972 and KIMBERLEY ELIAS IFP is North America’s largest physical trad- is the Kraft Kimberley Elias moved to Foxborough when she to Forbes er of forest products commodities, including magazine containerboard, market pulp, recycled fiber, Group’s global was in the fourth grade and fell in love with the and employs printing and writing papers and a wide variety trading com- small-town dynamic of the community. more than of softwood, logs, lumber and panel products. pany. In 2015, “I love that Foxborough is a small town,” Kimberley said. “I love 10,000 IFP was ranked that we have things like town meeting, where you go and you people worldwide? the sixth largest exporter in recognize almost everybody there.” the United States, according After graduating from Foxborough High School in 2014, Or how about that the Kraft to the Journal of Commerce, Kimberley began her pursuit of a career in business at Bentley Group’s sports and entertain- conducting business in more University. During her sophomore year, she heard of a summer ment division represents only than 90 countries. internship at the Kraft Group. one-of-six areas of focus? “I’m majoring in management and thinking about going to The others are: Paper and The company is also North America’s largest physical law school, so when I heard about the internship with the Kraft packaging manufacturing and Group’s legal department, I got really excited,” Kimberley said. distribution of forest products; trader of forest products com- modities, including container- Kimberley, who will be entering her junior year at Bentley this construction and real estate fall, interned with the Kraft Group’s legal team from May to July. development; private equity and board, market pulp, recycled fiber, printing and writing “It’s been an amazing internship,” Kimberley said. “Everyone at venture investing; sustainability the Kraft Group works really well together, so I’ve been able to and philanthropy. papers and a wide variety of softwood, logs, lumber and learn how to work well in a group setting.” As we introduce this new panel products. Kimberley said she also found invaluable experience in quarterly feature to take a dealing with the various Kraft Group closer look at the Kraft Group IFP is capable of conducting businesses. and its employees, we will high- business in any language and “I knew about the Patriots, Revolution, light a different area of focus has intimate knowledge of local Patriot Place and Gillette Stadium, the company has established customs, traditions, market but learning about the different paper in over 50 years of business. conditions and pricing trends. companies and how much business IFP’s own cloud-based technol- is done in property and real estate We begin with the Kraft ogy platform, coupled with a bal- Group’s paper and packaging was really insightful,” she said. “It was ance sheet that is as strong as awesome working for a company that division, which is comprised of any in the international arena, Kimberley with her fellow International Forest Products, does so much. I’m really thankful for has facilitated the company’s the opportunity.” Bentley Ambassadors. Rand-Whitney Container, growth over four decades. 3 Partners in Patriotism

IN THE COMMUNITY

PATRIOTS PLAY 60 AT SUMMER CAMP , Geneo Grissom, Josh Kline and David Andrews visit Foxboro YMCA A week before reporting to President Ed Hurley thanked Patriots Training Camp in July, the players for taking the time several players visited the In- to visit the Y’s sports camp vensys Foxboro Branch of the with training camp looming. Hockomock Area YMCA to lead “These kids are going to 60 sports campers in a Play 60 be going home pretty tired event promoting a healthy and ac- tonight, but with memories tive lifestyle. that will last a lifetime,” Hurley Tight end Rob Gronkowski, de- said. “We all know how great fensive lineman Geneo Grissom these players are on the play- and offensive linemen Josh Kline ing field. What folks don’t get and David Andrews put their foot- the chance to see is what kind ball skills to the test by leading the of people they are off the field campers in five football stations. and we’re lucky because we ABOVE: Patriots players Rob Gronkowski, Josh Kline, David Andrews and Geneo Grissom get to see that and get to ex- Gronk led the and led a Play 60 event for 60 sports campers at the Invensys Foxboro Branch of the Hocko- wide receivers station, throwing mock Area YMCA in July. BELOW: Gronkowski takes a video for Facebook with a group of perience that. These kids are passes and teaching routes to campers participating in his quarterback and wide receiver station. seeing that they’re great peo- the youngsters, ranging in age ple and great role models.” from 6-12. Grissom’s advisement. Following the Play 60 event, “I had a lot of fun throwing “It’s awesome seeing every- which ended with a group pho- passes to all of the kids and one do the ‘Gronk Spike’ as a to and an epic spike by Gronk just emphasizing the impor- touchdown dance and hearing (because why not?), campers tance of playing for 60 min- all the ‘Patriots’ and ‘Gronk’ received gift bags from the utes a day,” Gronk said. “It’s chants,” Gronk said. “It gets New England Patriots Chari- great hanging out with these everybody going and ready to table Foundation. kids and being able to have fun have fun. You got to celebrate Additionally, the Founda- with them because they look when you score, so why not do tion donated a flag football up to us, so just being able to it with the ‘Gronk Spike.’” kit and the equipment used help out and give back to our Over at Andrews’ station, during Wednesday’s event to home town community in Fox- the Patriots second-year of- the YMCA’s Invensys Foxboro borough is great.” fensive lineman led a series Branch. Grissom led the cone of lineman drills, focusing on “We have been very blessed course station, which taught footwork. Fellow offensive line- to have the relationship that kids how to run with the foot- man, Kline, led campers in an we’ve had and the support ball. He later taught the “Gronk agility station that combined we’ve gotten from the Kraft Spike” to perfection, encourag- footwork with catching the family and the Patriots organi- ing the campers that when football. The final station was zation,” Hurley said. “Days like they score a touchdown, they led by YMCA counselors, who today just reflect the culture of have to spike it. A flattered and instructed campers in a series the New England Patriots and impressed Gronk took note of of exercises. giving back and being a part of 4 the spikes taking place under Hockomock Area YMCA our community.” Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

2016 Gillette stadium Concert Series

Music’s Beyonce on June 3.

2016Best concerts earn Town over $1M in ticket fee revenue Luke Bryan on July 15-16. Guns N’ Roses on July 19-20. The 2016 concert season at Gillette Stadium, which marked the most successful summer in the stadium’s 14-year history, is officially in the books. The concerts featured the very best entertain- ers and tours in music and earned more than $1 million in ticket fee revenue. Of the six tours to stop in Fox- borough, half of them were among the 10 highest-grossing tours and concerts through the first half of 2016 (as of July), according to Pollstar. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s “The River Tour 2016,” which performed in Fox- Coldplay on July 30. borough on Sept. 14, was the top grossing tour and concert of the first half of 2016. Beyonce’s “The than any other artist, described his Dream’s Tour”) and Miranda Lam- Formation World Tour,” which 14th and 15th shows in Foxbor- bert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion stopped at Gillette Stadium on ough as “special.” (on Kenny Chesney’s “Spread The June 3, came in at No. 2 on the list “This weekend is special, this Love Tour”). followed by Coldplay’s “A Head Full place, this stadium, is special,” In total, the artists and bands of Dreams Tour” at No. 3, which Chesney told the crowd on Aug. who graced the stadium stage in came to town on July 30. 27. “I grew up in a town a lot like 2016 have a combined 463 mu- The stadium was also host to Foxborough. We worked hard, we sic awards. two-time American Country Mu- played hard, we had our sports As part of the stadium’s concert sic Entertainer of the Year, Luke and our parents, and that’s it. New series, the Kraft family donated the Kenny Chesney on Aug. 26-27. Bryan, and his “Kill The Lights England treats me like family.” five seats that make up the sta- Tour” (July 15 & 16), legendary Joining the outstanding lineup dium’s “Row of Honor” to Foxbor- rockers Guns N’ Roses and their of headliners was a strong cast ough’s VFW. reunion tour, “Not In This Lifetime” of supporting acts, including Little “The veterans that went to the (July 19 & 20) and country music Big Town, Chris Stapleton and concerts this summer felt special superstar Kenny Chesney and his Dustin Lynch (on Luke Bryan’s “Kill and really appreciated the night,” “Spread The Love Tour” (Aug. 26 The Lights Tour”), Lenny Kravitz said Foxboro VFW Commander & 27). (on Guns N’ Roses’ “Not In This Warren Wright. “Thank you, Mr. Chesney, who has performed Lifetime Tour”), Alessia Cara and Kraft, for this and all the support at Gillette Stadium more times Foxes (on Coldplay’s “A Head Full of you have shown us over the years.” Bruce Springsteen on Sept. 14. 5 Upcoming Events at

Oct UMASS VS. LOUISIANA TECH FOOTBALL Date: Saturday, Oct. 15, 3:30 p.m. 15 Details: The UMass Minutemen take on Louisiana Tech in a game at Gillette Stadium.

Oct PATRIOTS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS Date: Sunday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. 16 Details: The New England Patriots host the Cincinnati Bengals in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium.

Oct REVOLUTION VS. MONTREAL IMPACT Date: Sunday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m. 23 Details: The host the Montreal Impact in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium.

Nov PATRIOTS VS. Date: Sunday, Nov. 13, 8:30 p.m. 13 Details: The New England Patriots host the Seattle Seahawks in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium. 2016 MIAA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Dec Date: Saturday, Dec. 3 Details: The dreams of playing football inside an NFL stadium will come true for 12 high school 3 football teams, as the Kraft family will host six MIAA High School Football State Championship games for the 10th consecutive year at Gillette Stadium.

Dec PATRIOTS VS. LOS ANGELES RAMS Date: Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. 4 Details: The New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Rams in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium.

Dec PATRIOTS VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS Date: Monday, Dec. 12, 8:30 p.m. 12 Details: The New England Patriots host the Baltimore Ravens in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium.

Dec PATRIOTS VS. NEW YORK JETS Date: Saturday, Dec. 24 24 Details: The New England Patriots host the New York Jets in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium. Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50 PATRIOT PLACE ROAD RACES BENEFIT ONE MISSION More than 6,000 runners children with cancer and their survivor and One Mission Buzz celebrated their independence families. Buddy, Carlie Gonzalez, of over Fourth of July weekend at “One Mission is a remarkable Milford, Mass., and servicemen Patriot Place by running for a organization making a real im- and women from the Navy and cause at the seventh annual pact on families dealing with the Marines visiting Patriot Place Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the wrath of cancer every day,” said from the USS MESA VERDE. 50. The 5K and 10K races, Patriot Place General Manager Mayo and Gonzalez high-fived which finish on Gillette Stadium’s Brian Earley. “We were thrilled runners and helped hand out family activities throughout Patriot Place, 50-yard line, raised more than to partner with them as this medals at the finish line of the 5K including live music, caricature and $18,000 for One Mission, the year’s race beneficiary.” and 10K races. In addition to the balloon artists, face painting, sidewalk Massachusetts-based kids’ Helping celebrate the event races, Finish at the 50 featured chalk, a photo booth, fun zones and cancer support foundation that were former Patriots linebacker a post-race fireworks spectacu- appearances by Marvel superheroes, offers programs and services and defensive captain Jerod lar show, a health and wellness Patriots mascot Pat Patriot and Patriots 6 to provide immediate relief to Mayo, 15-year-old cancer expo and approximately 30 free Cheerleaders. Upcoming Eventsat

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Partners in Patriotism FUnD A FUN DAY IN LOVING MEMORY The Partners in Pa- to the Kraft family for triotism Fund joined helping to start this in the fun of McGinty community organiza- Family Fun Day on tion and thank you to Sept. 10 at the Com- the Grants Committee FMF Pop Warner mon when representa- for volunteering to re- tives of the Kraft fam- view all of these grants Gets $5,000 Grant ily’s Foxborough-based and to award one to charity presented Cin- us. We are so honored for Player Safety dy McGinty with a do- and humbled.” An off-season need for the nation of $1,500 dur- McGinty, who lost Foxboro Midget Football Pop ing the event’s opening her husband, Mike, Warner Association program ceremonies. during the attacks on was to get their entire stock of “I honestly can’t 9/11, said the an- football helmets reconditioned thank the Partners nual Family Fun Day From left: Partners in Patriotism Fund Grants Committee Chair and inspected for player safety in Patriotism Fund is about two things: Jimmy McGowan, grants committee members Tom Murphy, requirements. enough because this Celebrating her hus- Michelle Gardner and Livia Binks present a $1,500 donation to The PIP Fund supported means that more band’s life and com- Cindy McGinty of the McGinty Scholarship Foundation at the 12th FMF’s helmet reconditioning money will go into the munity service. annual McGinty Family Fun Day on Foxboro Common on Sept. 10. project with a $5,000 dona- scholarship fund for Livia Binks, a mem- Fund is all about. we are committed to the tion. us and it means more ber of the Partners community and this is one “These funds help 200-plus activities here at this in Patriotism Fund’s “We are a diverse group way that we can help give kids in our community,” said year’s Family Fun Day Grants Committee, of people on the commit- back, so thank you to Cindy Doug Suess, FMF vice presi- for everyone to par- said it is events like tee, but we have one single for allowing us to be able to dent. “This is a big boost for us take in and have a lot Family Fun Day that il- thread - we love Foxbor- participate in this wonderful and we are so appreciative of of fun,” McGinty said. lustrate what the PIP ough,” Binks said. “We are “Thank you very much committed to helping and event.” the support.” IGO CARES GETS $5K PIP Fund Helps The PIP Fund continued PATS PITCH IN FOR CHARITY its support of the Igo Cares The New England Patriots made a special appearance at the Doolittle Home’s South Foxboro program to help Igo families in Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Foxborough Country Club on Aug. Community Center need with a $5,000 donation 22 with a takeover of the 12th hole. Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre in advance of the new school Tippett was the honorary driver of the hole, offering teams the chance to include his For nearly 85 years, year. Funds are used to provide shot in the best ball format in the South Foxboro Com- families with food, heating, exchange for a donation to the munity Center has served clothing and holiday assistance. Doolittle Home. Joining Tippett the town as a nonprofit at Hole 12 for photos with the community club and cen- FOXBORO BOY SCOUT golfers were Pat Patriot and ter for residents to use. RECONSTRUCTS GARDEN Patriots Cheerleaders Andrea The center annually hosts AT DOOLITTLE HOME and Vail. The tournament more than 100 commu- hosted more than 100 Eagle Scout candidate Ethan golfers and raised more than nity events. Hicks of Boy Scout Troop 7 $10,000 for renovations to The center has suf- led an effort to reconstruct a the historic home. fered multiple instances of garden in front of the Doolittle From left: Patriots Cheerleader Andrea, Foxborough DPW small, but costly damages Home to aid its residents. Director Roger Hill, Pat Patriot, Patriots and Pro Football “Hole 12 was the talk of Hall of Famer , Foxborough Fire Chief Roger to the building, which has the tournament,” said Linda The project helped reduce a Hatfield, Foxborough Town Manager Bill Keegan, Foxbor- led to the need for a secu- ough Town Clerk Bob Cutler and Patriots Cheerleader Vail. Hunter, executive director of the wintertime safety hazard near Doolittle Home. “There was so rity system. The Partners the entrance of the home and much excitement and enthusiasm from the participants to have the special guests in Patriotism Fund donat- improved the garden’s aesthet- from the Patriots organization. Andre Tippett was engaging to each and every ed $2,950 to help install ic appeal for both residents and golfer and very gracious during all of the photo opportunities. Pat Patriot had so the system and help the visitors. The PIP Fund support- much personality and the cheerleaders were extremely outgoing to everyone they center’s volunteers con- ed Hicks’ project with a $500 encountered. The Doolittle Home was overwhelmed with the support of the world- tinue to make the facility donation that covered supplies class organization.” 8 available for residents. and foliage. DATE OF APPLICATION:

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In the Community LIFETIME MEMORIES The‘ Hockomock Area YMCA was among four area flag football teams to participate in scrimmages’ during halftime of the Patriots preseason game against the Saints at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 11 On Aug. 11, the Foxboro YMCA’s flag football team shined brightly under the Gillette Stadium lights during a scrimmage against Hookset, N.H. as part of the NFL’s Play Football month initiative. The Kraft family and New Eng- land Patriots Charitable Foun- dation invited youth flag football teams from Foxborough, Stough- ton, Carver and Hookset, N.H. to participate in 7-on-7 scrimmages away the fact that a posi- during halftime of the Patriots tive attitude, hard work, preseason game with the Saints. determination and good In addition to the scrimmages, the sportsmanship are re- four teams each received 100 wards unto themselves tickets to the game for the play- and qualities to incorpo- ers, coaches and their families to rate throughout life,” said share in the memorable event. moment they arrived at Gillette LaConte. “I also hope it The Foxboro YMCA flag football was absolutely amazing.” Stadium and sat in their seats, to reinforced the love of sport and team fielded players, ranging in Through all of the excitement, heading down to the field level and the fun of active involvement. I age from 9 to 12 years old, from LaConte was most grateful for watching the second quarter of cannot begin to express my grati- Foxboro, Sharon, Plainville, Mans- the memories every member of the game from behind the Saints tude and appreciation to the Kraft field, Franklin and Walpole. his team created that day and bench, to seeing themselves on family and New England Patriots what he hopes each of them will “The kids had a blast,” said Tim the video boards and hearing the Charitable Foundation for the op- take with them from the experi- LaConte, sports director of the crowd cheer for them during the portunity the Foxboro YMCA flag ence. Hockomock Area YMCA Inven- scrimmage; the whole experience football players received from this sys Foxboro Branch. “From the “I hope they will be able to take experience.” PATRIOTS 10TH ANNUAL IN-STADIUM PRACTICE JAYCEES' NATIONAL NIGHT OUT On Aug. 2, the Foxboro Jaycees and Fox- Excitement for a new Patriots 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 work be- borough Police Department held their an- season reached a fever pitch tween the offense and defense. nual National Night Out Against Crime and in Foxborough on Aug. 1 as the Around the concourse, fans Drugs event on the Common. team held its 10th annual in-sta- could meet and have their pho- dium practice under the lights tos taken with Patriots mascot The event of- inside Gillette Stadium in front of Pat Patriot and the Patriots fered free commu- a crowd of 24,546. The annual Cheerleaders. nity fun and the op- portunity to meet event is reserved for Patriots “We loved the Fan Zone and Season Ticket Members, Fox- and interact with being able to watch practice public safety offi- borough and Walpole residents from inside the stadium,” said as a way for the organization to From left: Dylan Spadazzi, cials. Patriots team Emma Fisler and Harrison resident Monica Fisler. “It was mascot, Pat Pa- show its appreciation to its loyal great that there was an an- fans and local communities. Fans Spadazzi enjoy the annual triot, joined in on the fun, posing for photos in-stadium practice. nouncer who gave us play-by- and dancing with the crowd before leading in attendance watched players play commentary on what we participate in a number of drills, including the children on a glow stick parade around 10 were watching. We had a blast.” the Common. Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

In The Community Memorable Training Camp Visit for Resident

Congratulations to longtime Fox- borough resident Robert Paulson for winning our Q2 Resident Playbook offer of a VIP experience at Patriots Training Camp! Paulson attended his first ever Patriots Training Camp practice on Aug. 17, where he and his three guests (younger brother, Ron, niece, Kailee, Clean Up Foxboro Day and friend, Scott Freerksen), watched the Patriots and Bears practice on the Raffle Winner Attends fields behind Gillette Stadium from the Kenny Chesney Show VIP Tent. At the end of practice, Paulson Back in April, Foxborough’s Bridget “I would like to thank the received autographs from several Whyte won the Kraft Group’s raffle prize Kraft family for offering an players, including Patriots quarterback at the fourth annual Clean Up Foxboro opportunity like this through (pictured above), Day, receiving four VIP suite tickets and the Partners in Patriotism wide receiver , special parking for a 2016 concert at Gillette newsletter,” Paulson said. teamer and kicker Stadium. “The Patriots organization . Whyte selected the Aug. 26 Kenny always seems to go above After practice, Paulson and the Chesney show with special guests and beyond expectations group took a tour of Gillette Stadium, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old when it comes to players in where they took photos on the field and my first Patriots Training Dominion. direct contact with us fans. received four tickets to The Hall at Patriot Camp. I’ll be talking about “I picked the Chesney concert It was awesome to attend Place presented by Raytheon. this forever.” because it’s a good show to see,” Whyte said. “He’s a good showman and it’s just a nice way to cap off the summer.” Resident wins concert tickets to Brown family wins Luke Bryan at Gillette Stadium Finish at the 50 Seeing Luke Bryan in concert has become a tradition for Foxborough resident Jessica Whit- ney, 25, and her younger sister, Hannah. So when news came that Jessica had won tickets to community contest the country music star’s July 15 show at Gillette Stadium through the venue’s Twitter giveaway Foxborough’s Patricia Brown and contest, she was thrilled. her family (pictured below from left: “Luke Bryan is one of my favorite artists,” Jessica said. “I have seen him in concert a few daughter, Hannah, son, Jamie and times; my sister and I try to see him in concert husband, Vernon) of Beach Street, won whenever he is in the area.” the Harvard Making the contest win even sweeter was that Pilgrim Finish she surprised Hannah with the tickets. at the 50’s “She is a huge country fan,” Jessica said of annual “Show Hannah. “Chris Stapleton and Luke Bryan are two Us Your Pa- of her favorites, so it was great to be able to win triotism” com- these tickets and take her to the show.” munity cheer Other acts sharing the stage with Bryan and contest. Stapleton for two nights in Foxborough were The Browns Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch. Jessica added won a grill Bryan always puts on a great performance and courtesy of he did not disappoint on opening night at Gillette Bass Pro Stadium. Shops and “I loved his dance moves all night,” Jessica said. a gift card for groceries courtesy of “My favorite part of the show had to have been Trader Joe’s for their outstanding when he added four songs to the set list as a show cheering and providing runners Jessica Whitney gets a sneak peek of Luke Bryan’s stage of support for . That was awesome.” with water during the 10K road 11 for the “Kill The Lights Tour” at Gillette Stadium. race on July 3. Partners in Patriotism

Resident Playbook WIN A FALL HARVEST How to Win EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT PATRIOT PLACE Celebrate autumn by getting a chance to help Ocean Spray harvest the cranberry bog behind Bass Pro Shops at the seventh annual Fall Harvest Celebration at Patriot Place on Saturday, Oct. 22. Up to 6 members of the winning family will be able to pull on waders, get into the bog and try their hands at harvesting cran- berries just like Ocean Spray’s Growers! It’s a great photo op- portunity! Dormant for years, the cranberry bog was brought back to life To enter to win this exclusive Foxborough resident experience, please by Ocean Spray, which harvested it for the first time at Patriot email your name and address with “Resident Playbook” in the subject Place in 2011. line to [email protected]. One winner will be Details on how to enter this exclusive resident offer can be chosen at random and notified via email on Thursday, Oct. 20. For rules

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