Florida State League Scholarships For the past 11 years the Florida Marlins and the Florida State League have paired up to fund the Florida State League Scholarship Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage and reward school aged applicants with $1,500 scholarships, Thank you very much for taking the time to review our sending them a message that education is the key to success in Community Foundation Newsletter. Every day our life. Since the inception of the program, over a 120 scholarships dedicated staff works hard to develop new ways to have been awarded. If you would like to donate to the Florida State make a permanent difference in our great community. League Scholarships please call 305-623-6497. From raffles during our baseball games to black tie dinners, the goal to effectuate change will always remain the same. As part of our Cornerstones for “The scholarship that I received Winning the award before Kids Program, we strive to improve the quality of life last summer has meant a lot to me. heading off to college was a great for kids through programs as diverse as Teach for It helped me pay for much more of way to end my high school career America, Principal for a Day, and even our yearly my tuition last semester than I and look forward to the future. I Marlins holiday card contest (my personal favorite!). would normally be able to pay. felt very welcomed by the Florida Since I was fortunate enough to Marlins Community Foundation With the construction of the new Marlins ballpark over receive this award, I have been and the Florida State League 25% complete, we have put an even larger focus and able to focus on my classes and organizations upon receiving the more resources toward increasing the Foundation’s not worry so much about my award and appreciate what they presence in South Florida. Whatever state the economy is in, either bull or bear, we pledge to financial status as a student.” have done for the community and continue each of our current charitable endeavors and myself.” also promise to increase our presence year after year. - Cory Wilder - Michael Maggio Jupiter Tampa Yankees As you review this newsletter, please keep us in mind Hammerheads FSL Scholarship for your charitable donations. In addition, please feel FSL Scholarship Winner free to contact me at [email protected], if you Winner would like to personally discuss with me the merits of supporting our Foundation and its initiatives. “The Florida State League scholarship was a huge accomplishment for me. The scholarship allowed me the opportunity to begin graduate school Thank you again for your support both on and off the and work towards a master’s degree in Sports Administration. I am so field. thankful to the Florida State League offices and the Florida Marlins Regards, Community Foundation for allowing me this opportunity.” - Adam Vilk Palm Beach Cardinals David Samson FSL Scholarship Winner “All I strive to be is the best pitcher I can be, Marlins Spring Training and if I work hard, that will take me where I UPCOMING EVENTS……………..2 want to be,” he said. “I challenge all of you In 1993 the Florida Marlins first held GIVING BACK..………………..…3 young players to not concentrate on being Spring Training as a part of the an All-Star or hitting .350, but to be the best RECENT EVENTS………..…………4 you can be, and I promise you that the Grapefruit League at Cocoa Expo Stadium. The site was shifted to Viera's MARLINS IN THE COMMUNITY…5 statistics will come.” — Burke Badenhop Space Coast Stadium in 1994, with the CHARITY HIGHLIGHTS……...…...6 The Daily Reflector move to their current location Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, FL in 2003. DONOR NOTES…………………...7 Marlins Pitcher sharing words of encouragement CONTEST………………………..…8 to youth baseball players at Pitt-Greenville Hot Stove Baseball Banquet 305-623-6497 VOLUME 10 EDITION 2 [email protected] MARCH – APRIL 2010 WWW.CORNERSTONES4KIDS.COM SPRING TRAINING YOUTH BASEBAL CLINIC PARTY WITH THE FOUNDATION Sunday, March 14 Sunday, March 21 Sunday, March 14 the Foundation will be hosting the 4th annual Youth Baseball Clinic which offers the first 100 children who sign up the opportunity to learn from the pros with stations such as pitching, hitting, fielding and base-running. Marlins players and coaches will teach baseball fundamentals on the same Roger Dean practice fields used by the team. The 7th annual Party with the Foundation will take place on Sunday, Registration includes entrance into the March 21 at 11:30 p.m. at Roger Dean Stadium. Join the Marlins post-game Clinic and one game ticket to Community Foundation on the Party Deck and enjoy an all-you can- watch the Marlins vs. Mets. Ticket eat buffet, silent auction, raffle and Q&A session with Marlins players Vouchers will be emailed to all as the Fish take on the Nationals. Party tickets include game ticket, participants who registered and are access to the Party and free raffle ticket. Fans can also bid on auction redeemable at Roger Dean Stadium Box items, win Marlins memorabilia, spin the prize wheel and interact with Office. Additional tickets may be Billy The Marlin. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. purchased at that time. Register now at www.marlins.com/party, call 305-623-6497 or email For any questions in regards to additional [email protected]. game tickets call Roger Dean Stadium Box Office 561-775-1818. There will be a will call table for all "Party" registrants located in front of Gate B at Roger Dean Stadium on the day of the event, at which Or for additional questions about the time all registrants will receive their game ticket and wrist band for Clinic call 305-623-6497. entrance into the Party Deck. COME BOWL WITH THE FISH Jupiter Lanes Saturday, March 27 Marlins players Cameron Maybin and Brett Carroll have teamed up to Co-Chair the Spring Training BaseBowl Tournament on Saturday, March 27th at Jupiter Lanes. This event presents a great way to kick-off the Marlins 2010 season and have an opportunity to join Marlins players and other guests by bowling with the Fish all in the name of charity. The event is $50 for an individual ticket and $200 for a team of four. It will take place starting at 4:30 PM, following the Marlins/Cardinals game at Roger Dean Stadium. All participants will receive a complimentary gift, refreshments and raffle ticket. Bowling includes shoe rental and 2 games. There will be an appearance by Billy The Marlin along with a silent auction, raffle, and awards for the for Most Gutter Balls, Top Bowler and Top Team. Visit www.marlins.com/basebowl to register your team today or call 305-623.6497. All proceeds will benefit the Marlins-Cardinals Fund and the Marlins Community Foundation. The Marlins/ Cardinals Fund supports the development of programs for disadvantaged youth in Palm Beach County and has contributed over $173,000 to area youth groups. 1 From Redland Christian Academy... “I have spent the last year working on that dream softball field for my girls here at Redland Christian Academy. I will never forget the Marlins and the contribution they made as I began to watch my dream unfold. My girls will always know who the first to step up was. Since your initial contribution to the field I have secured numerous other donations. Had it not been for the initial donation from the Florida Marlins Community Foundation this dream would have never gotten off the ground and we would not be where we are today. We have never had the ability to have a home game here at Redland Christian Academy due to not having the facilities, but I am proud to say that on March 1st we will be having our first home game. Since the field has been put in, Redland Christian Academy has now formed a Boys Varsity Baseball team with more than 30 boys participating. Again, I can never express how much you have helped make this dream come true for these ladies. Thank you so much for your support!!” - Clyde Meredith Redland Christian Academy Join Billy’s Bunch Kids Club South Florida non-profits are invited to apply for a grant from the Florida Marlins Community Foundation. Our next deadline for submission is April 30, 2010. Grants are judged on how the Billy's Bunch is FREE for kids 12 and proposal relates to one or more of our “Cornerstones:” under! It includes a membership kit education, the arts and baseball or softball. In order to receive and a Billy's Bunch Family Sunday an application and instructions, email [email protected]. For Passport, which gets your child more information on how to apply and view photographs of prizes for attending Marlins Family former recipients visit www.marlins.com/grants. Sunday games. To sign-up and for more details, visit www.marlins.com/billysbunch Here are some opportunities for any age fan to get involved with The Florida Marlins Community Foundation raises funds the community while meeting your favorite fish Billy The Marlin. for Cornerstones for Kids…Building a Brighter Future through Education, the Arts and Baseball. Since its PARTY WITH THE BASEBOWL – MARCH 27 inception FMCF has given back over $6.5 million to the FOUNDATION - MARCH 21 Meet your favorite Marlins South Florida Community. The charitable purpose of the Experience a relaxing day at players and Billy after the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, a public charity, is Roger Dean Stadium with fellow Marlins/Cardinals game at for educational, athletic, health, social and community fans and of course Billy while Jupiter Lanes.