2017 IMPACT REPORT

A MESSAGE FROM OUR OUR MISSION

PRESIDENT/CEO Using the sport of ice hockey, the mission of Snider Hockey is to build lives and unite communities, helping educate young people to succeed in the game of life.

When recently asked to describe Snider Hockey, I replied: “It’s a world-class youth hockey organization that prioritizes whole-child development.” HOW WE DO IT Later, I thought: “Would Ed have approved?” I imagined his game-face stare dissolving into a wry smile and a nod of approval. Snider Hockey is a highly innovative program that uses the sport of ice hockey coupled with a rigorous off-ice life skills curriculum and supplemental educational and health services to build character and academic skills for high-risk boys We know was a giving person. We also know there were certain things that surely sparked his ire. One was and girls from and Camden. Hockey is simply the “hook” that is used to gain and hold the attention of complacency. Snider Hockey bears many traits of its founder. our students, thus keeping them fully engaged in activities that strengthen their physical, academic, and emotional How can we do more? These were words often heard from Ed—words he etched deeply into our culture. In that spirit, development. in 2017 an organizational decision was made to further deepen the many services that we provide on a daily basis to our young people.

Efforts to prepare students to thrive in an increasingly complex world were redoubled. Programs have been implemented TABLE OF CONTENTS to support them in nearly every aspect of their lives, and at every stage of their development both on and off the ice— measures we believe necessary to meet our goal to produce successful citizens. Why Hockey? ...... 3 Our support often comes in subtle ways: encouragement by a mentor to put a tough loss in perspective; a breakthrough strategy delivered by a tutor to help solve difficult math equations; a disciplinary benching for violation of team rules 2016–17 School Year ...... 5 to help instill accountability; or simply, the ability to take home (and keep) a book from one of our rink-based libraries Game Ready for Life ...... 8 that might kindle a life-long love of reading. Hockey Programs ...... 11 Less subtly: We have forged new and innovative alliances with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Faith in the Future that enable our students to attend high-performing private high schools at no cost—a dream previously out of reach Rink Locations ...... 14 for most of our families. And we have continued to build forward-thinking partnerships with an ever-growing cohort of post-secondary institutions that help us provide qualifying students with scholarships covering tuition, housing, Keeping Score ...... 15 and meals. This allows these students to graduate from college or professional/trade school on time—debt-free. At Center Ice (Student Testimonials) ...... 17 Such life-changing work would be impossible without the leadership of a dedicated Board of Directors, partnerships with dozens of outside organizations—including and especially the and the NHL—and the generosity Post-secondary, Corporate, and Non-profit Teammates ...... 18 of countless donors and volunteers. 2017 Highlights ...... 21 THANK YOU for joining us in our efforts to provide deeper services to our students, and empowering them to succeed in their life journeys all the way from crayons through college and beyond. Testimonials ...... 23

I think Ed would be proud! Media Coverage ...... 25

Scott Tharp Financials ...... 26

Chairman’s Club and Annual Donors ...... 27

Leadership ...... 30 3 WHY HOCKEY? Hockey is merely characteristics andtraits that enable young peopletobuildhealthy, happy, productive lives. In thesepages you’ll readwhy thesportoficehockey isparticularly well-suited toinstill ability tofocustheirthoughtswhile developing physical strength, speed, andflexibility. sudden conviction, andexceptionalpatience. The gamehelpsyoung players improve their are at the same time as physical andcerebral as hockey, requiring stamina and quickness, immerse theminanarray ofprograms designedtofosterwhole-child development. Few sports that reinforces positivelife habits. and teamwork more correlated with effective play than inhockey—a reality innoothersportare work ethic, . resilience, . . Perhaps mostimportant.

“THE HOOK” that we use to capture and keep students’ attention while we 4 5 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS is working! intensive tutoring(when needed)todevelop competenceandconfidence. We believe ourapproach the specificneedsofindividual students. We targetareasin which studentsstruggle, andprovide Our Academic Assistants work closely withteachers, counselors, parents, andguardianstoaddress out-of-school-time programs is time spent productively, away from potentially destructive influences. to realizetheiracademicpotential, studentsin ASEP benefitfrom asimplereality:Time spentinour initiative, theAfter-School ExcellenceProgram (ASEP).Inadditiontodeveloping skillsandknowledge We meldtheallureofhockey withtheobjective ofmaximizingscholastic achievement inourflagship improvement isshown—that’s apowerful incentive. who exhibitbehavioral orattendance issues, have theiricetimeandleague play limiteduntil on track forpromotion from onegrade tothenext. Studentswhose averages drop below aC, or 4,000 reportcardsandprogress reports were collected, ensuringthat ourstudent-athletes were In partnership with 339 public, charter, and parochial schools, during the 2016–17 school year nearly committed hockey players, dependable teammates, anddedicated students. time isconsideredaprivilege, onethat’s contingentuponliving uptocoreresponsibilities:being Since hockey’s invention in the 19th century, players have coveted ice time. At Snider Hockey, ice post-secondary programs orjoined themilitary. Snider Hockey high school seniors have graduated, and88%have eitherentered Further, isbetween60%and70%. figure ineach ofthelast four years, 100% of Remarkably,of 99.7%. thisoccurred inthesame neighborhoodsinwhich this During the2016–17school year, our studentshadagrade-to-grade promotion rate

students must attend Required Tutoring toplay inany hockey practice, game, oractivity. Required Tutoring IMP of reading. 3 who arebehindinreadinglevel. This program promotes literacy andbuildsconfidenceinenjoyment Reading Buddiesisopentoallstudents, butisspecifically intendedtohelpstudentsingrades Pre-Kthrough IMP struggling studentsandgive ourhighflyers theopportunitytoachieve even more. in subjectsthey find challenging, orhave anadultproofread their work. Homework isdesignedtohelp Help In ourHomework Helpprogram, studentscompletetheirschoolwork, receive additionalone-on-onetutoring IMP A A A

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I ACADEMIC GAMES AND ENRICHMENT SESSIONS 4,225 To thrive in today’s economy students need more than a high school diploma. Indeed, they’ll need an appreciation for life-long learning. Academic Games include math and reading exercises, problem-solving puzzles, and board games. We collaborate with With that in mind, the goal of our GAME READY FOR LIFE! program the After School Activities Partnership at each rink, and engage students in mind-stretching activities such as chess is to increase post-secondary and college readiness for Snider Hockey and Scrabble. Throughout the year, students also participate in enrichment activities to celebrate special events such students. as Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and Armed Forces Fridays. GAME READY FOR LIFE! GAME READY FOR LIFE! creates a postsecondary education-bound CT A 20 P 1 PERCENTAGE OF OUR STUDENTS WHO ACHIEVED ALL A’S & culture for students from the time they enter sixth grade. In subtle and M 7 I B’S IN ANY GIVEN MARKING PERIOD DURING THE 2016–17 not-so-subtle ways, at every turn they receive and internalize a message 70% SCHOOL YEAR that leads them to conclude that formal education does not end with high school—far from it—whether the next step is college, professional/trade We designate these hardworking students “Academic All-Stars.” In addition to exemplary grades, these students must school, or a career in the military. have good school attendance records, demonstrate responsible behavior in school, and be upstanding citizens of the Snider Hockey community. These students are celebrated at our Annual All-Star Weekend, which features games, skills PRE-COLLEGE MONITORING FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS competitions, academic activities, special guest appearances, and pizza parties held throughout a fun-filled weekend. Snider Hockey assigns academic aides to conduct comprehensive pre-college monitoring for middle and high school students to help identify career interests and centralize information for college applications, scholarships, and financial aid. Additionally, colleges and universities visit our rinks regularly to conduct information sessions. All high school students are required to complete at least one campus visit organized by Snider Hockey per year.

CT A 20 P 1 M 7 PERCENTAGE OF SNIDER HOCKEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS I 88% WHO CONTINUE TO POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS

7 8 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND HIGH-PERFORMING HIGH SCHOOLS WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT: Snider Hockey has forged an innovative partnership with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Faith in the Future schools and Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) that provides full scholarships for our students to HEALTH, CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP attend high-performing private high schools. This program—which we’ve dubbed Breakaway Scholars—creates a reality What is our overarching goal for students? To empower them with the knowledge, confidence, and tools that will out of something that was once a dream out of reach for many of our families. allow them to make the choices that will lead them to build healthy, happy, productive lives. We can reach this goal by addressing the comprehensive needs of our students through our time-tested Life Skills program. ACT 2 P 0 NUMBER OF STUDENTS RECEIVING FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO 1 CT 7 2 M A 0

I HIGH-PERFORMING PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS DURING THE 2017–18 P 1 M 7 15 SCHOOL YEAR (This number will grow rapidly as new Breakaway cohorts are added.) I 891HEALTHY HABITS SESSIONS GAME READY FOR LIFE! students participate in mentoring sessions with counselors that focus on degree plans, class selection, scholarship/grant/financial aid research and navigation, budget planning, time management, note- Any parent or guardian knows that getting children to make healthy eating choices can be a challenge. Snider Hockey parents and guardians know that they’re not alone in this battle. Our partnership with the Alliance for a taking, study skills, self-advocacy, internships, interview prowess, and the importance of support systems and Healthier Generation enables us to deliver Healthy Habits, a nutrition program that teaches student-athletes to relationships on campus and in the workforce. make healthy food and beverage choices guided by MyPlate.gov.

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We engage students in areas essential to their overall development, organizing and tackling topics around common monthly themes such as trust, compassion, and integrity. Through age-appropriate active learning, we help students cultivate vitally important personal attributes, including self-awareness, the ability to build inclusive peer relationships, and conflict resolution. We encourage our students to see their “future selves” as members of communities in which they have the power to make a positive impact. Adopting this outlook sows the seeds of good citizenship and effective leadership. FORMER PLAYERS BECOME COACHES Thomas Brown is one of our coaches at the Laura Sims Skate House in West Philadelphia. His story is common among students who age out of player programs but want to continue contributing to our mission.

Thomas began skating for Snider Hockey in 2006 at the Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923 SNIDER HOCKEY STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO GRADUATE COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL/TRADE Arena. He says his favorite aspect of his Snider Hockey experience is the connections he SCHOOLS DEBT–FREE has made. “I have a great group of people that I can contact about anything, and they’ll Jointly, Snider Hockey and Give Back have created the Goals & Assists Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing give me the best advice. And I trust every one I’ve been associated with because they’re scholarships covering tuition, room, and board to partnering post-secondary institutions. This initiative enables part of the Snider Hockey Family.” qualifying Snider Hockey high school graduates to attend college or professional/trade school and graduate free of debt. Since graduating from high school, Thomas started working for Snider Hockey and recently got a job at Turning Points for Children, where he has been able to act as a mediator for families. He credits his experience at Snider Hockey for CT A 20 P 1 NUMBER OF GOALS & ASSISTS SCHOLARS ON TRACK TO GRADUATE his success in this position and says being a Snider Hockey Alum has motivated him to get more involved in positive M 7 I COLLEGE IN FOUR YEARS, DEBT–FREE (This number will grow rapidly as new Goals youth development. Thomas says his priorities now are working, saving money, and finishing school. 8 & Assists cohorts are added.) “I think it all started from coaching. At first, it was just a thing where I could give back to the program. All the stuff they Support from Snider Hockey doesn’t end with post-secondary scholarships. Once enrolled, students have mandatory taught me, I can then reiterate it to younger kids. Then I feel like I got more of a passion for coaching and being around kids counseling sessions with Snider Hockey academic staff twice monthly to ensure that they’re adjusting to post-secondary and mentoring them. I want to give back to the Snider Hockey Family because it’s given me so much.” school life, and to identify and address potential challenges as they arise.

9 10 CT A 20 P 1 M 7 I 33 SNIDER HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAMS GIRL POWER The Snider Hockey Girls Program features girls-only practices and teams. This program provides an opportunity for girls Our hockey programs are open to students ages 5–18, regardless of skill or hockey experience. to develop skills while playing among a group of their peers. All female students on girls travel teams are also eligible to As part of our Learn to Play program, we introduce students ages 8 and under to the sport of participate in co-ed SHL and DVHL programming. Snider Hockey fielded five girls teams during the 2017 season ranging hockey by conducting floor hockey sessions in their schools during the school day. Students in age from 10U to 19U. The girls travel teams play a non-league and tournament schedule comprised of 20 games. are also transported to Snider Hockey rinks near their schools for a comprehensive series of one-hour on-ice sessions that focus on basic elements of skating and, later, stick handling. Residents of the neighborhoods directly around the rinks are welcome to enroll their children in our SPARKS Learn to Skate Program, which fuses instruction in fundamental hockey skills with Snider Hockey’s Life Skills program. Students who complete ten on-ice and five Life Skills sessions are promoted to the Learn to Play program.

CT A 20 P 1 M 7 SNIDER HOCKEY TEAMS IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY I 17 HOCKEY LEAGUE

Once students develop a level of confidence on the ice with primary hockey drills and simulated game play in Learn to Play, they matriculate to our in-house league, the Snider Hockey League (SHL). A no-hit policy allows students to be organized into teams based on skill, not age, thus promoting CT A 20 P 1 PERCENTAGE OF FEMALE ATHLETES REGISTERED IN USA HOCKEY’S maximum inclusivity, ice time, and skill development. Students play games versus students from M 7

I ATLANTIC DISTRICT WHO ARE SNIDER HOCKEY STUDENTS (AMONG other Snider Hockey rinks. Friendly competition in SHL play provides opportunities for students 15% THE HIGHEST OF ANY ORGANIZATION IN THE DISTRICT) and families from different communities in Philadelphia and Camden to come together and, over PROGRAMS time, bond with one another.

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Advanced players in the SHL are invited to join one of multiple Snider Hockey travel hockey teams that compete against other club hockey teams in the region in the Delaware Valley Hockey League (DVHL). Each team participates regionally in approximately 20 league games, as well as various tournaments throughout the Atlantic District. In what was only our seventh year in the DVHL, we saw three teams qualify for league playoffs, with one team (Midget 16A National) finishing first in its league and making the USA Hockey Atlantic District Championships. Snider Hockey also had four players selected to the league All-Star teams, two at both the 16U and 18U levels.

CT A 20 SNIDER HOCKEY PLAYERS PARTICIPATED IN USA P 1 M 7 HOCKEY’S EXCLUSIVE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

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LAURA SIMS SKATE HOUSE SCANLON ICE RINK Cobbs Creek Kensington

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PENN ICE RINK AT THE CLASS OF 1923 ARENA University City LOCATIONS

By the time I turned six, hockey was all I thought about. I kept telling my parents how bad I wanted to play, but I had no idea how expensive it was. They had five kids to feed. Hockey was way too expensive. But they signed me up anyway—because that’s what parents do. They made the impossible possible. And that is exactly what Snider Hockey is doing—making impossible dreams possible for thousands of deserving boys and girls. ~Wayne Simmonds Forward, Philadelphia Flyers

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VICTORIA MALONEY POST-SECONDARY TEAMMATES

HOME RINK: Simons Recreation Center Snider Hockey recognizes that the workforce of tomorrow must embrace lifelong learning. An essential component of lifelong learning is post-secondary education. Throughout the year, we provide our students with myriad TEAM: Snider Hockey Midget 16 A American opportunities to broaden their horizons about—and prepare for—life after high school. These include campus visits, SCHOOL: Bishop McDevitt High School—10th grade summer academic camps and workshops, college nights at our rinks, SAT preparation, and more. In 2017, our roster Victoria first began skating with Snider Hockey in 2013 with her of Post-secondary Teammates included: brothers, Patrick and Sean, and quickly established herself as one of

ICE the Foundation’s top female players. She played forward for Snider Hockey in the DVHL this season and is the only female on the Midget 16 A American team. Victoria also excels in the classroom and is a recipient of the Joe and Grace Frank Scholarship, which allows her to attend Bishop McDevitt High School tuition-free for all four years. She has been a Snider Hockey Academic All-Star every marking period so far this year.

“I really like playing for Snider Hockey because it keeps me active and gives me a competitive focus. It also gives me the opportunity to make new friends. Since I started, I’ve become really immersed in playing and it’s given me more confidence and more athleticism because of all the skills I need to use during games. Snider Hockey has also helped me stay on top of my academics and has pushed me to continue to be a good student and a good person on and off the ice.”

JOSHUA STEPHENSON

HOME RINK: Laura Sims Skate House TEAM: Snider Hockey Midget 18 A National SCHOOL: Mastery Charter (Shoemaker Campus) —12th grade

Josh has been participating in Snider Hockey since 2012. He spends the majority of his free time at the rink and consistently attends more than 100 practices and games each season. He has been praised by his coaches for having a tremendous work ethic, a positive attitude, and for commanding the respect of all his teammates.

Josh played center on Snider Hockey’s Midget 18 A National team CENTER that qualified for the DVHL Playoffs this season. He is in his senior year at Mastery Charter (Shoemaker Campus), and will attend West Chester University in the fall. As an exemplary citizen of the Snider Hockey Community, he has earned a Goals & Assists Scholarship that will enable him to graduate college in four years, debt-free. Josh has also started to volunteer his time working with younger students at the Laura Sims Skate House.

“Snider Hockey changed my life . . . . When I’m on the ice it feels like heaven.” AT

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Whether it’s providing internships, in-kind resources, or financial support, each year a growing group of exemplary As it delivers on its mission to “build lives and unite communities,” Snider Hockey leverages working relationships corporate citizens joins arms with us in empowering our students with life-enriching opportunities. In 2017, our with a range of mission-driven non-profit organizations making a difference in our region. It’s efficient, and it’s smart. Corporate Teammates included: Non-profit Teammates in 2017 included:

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19 20 21 2017 HIGHLIGHTS directors andboardmembers. included asymposiumforHIFEprogram administrators/ and skated onthe Wells Fargo Center’s ice. The weekend at theLaura SimsSkate House, visitedOutward Bound, attended programs at the National Liberty Museum, trained The group Met Willie O’Ree(theNHL’s firstblack player), and lededucational, social, andon-icetraining activities. Everyone (HIFE)players from theUnitedStates andCanada Snider Hockey hosted55youth hockey Hockey IsFor O’REE WEEKEND WILLIE APRIL 1–2 SENIOR CELEBRATION SNIDER HOCKEY JUNE 15 were awarded todeservinggraduates. were Over $150,000incollegescholarships joined theSniderHockey Alumni Network. at Ralph’s CaféintheComcastCenterand Graduates of the Class of 2017 celebrated 2017 ULTIMATE FANTASY DRAFT APRIL 10 took homethecoveted SniderCup. SugarHouse Casino, andthe teamfrom BrandPoint Services The event—a perennial hit withparticipants—was hostedat playoff teamsandraised $48,000 tosupporttheFoundation. Fans ofSniderHockey created theirultimate NHLfantasy their respective divisions. teams won theDVHL Playoff Championshipin Snider Hockey Peewee A National andBantam A ATLANTIC DISTRICTFINALISTS DVHL PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS& MARCH 5 and MarkMessierat thetournament. team, Flyers Alumni, andNHLHallofFamers BernieParent million fortheFoundation. Studentsmetthe2017–18Flyers Snider Hockey’s biggestfundraiser oftheyear raised over $1.2 GOLF INVITATIONAL PHILADELPHIA FLYERS CELEBRITY SEPTEMBER 12 Program. workshops every Friday through Philadelphia Youth Network’s (PYN) WorkReady 120 hoursintheHRand Tech Departmentsandattended professional development Two studentsworked inComcast’s downtown officesinPhiladelphia. They worked INTERNSHIP(PYN) JULY 3—AUGUST 31 scenes tour, andvisitedBoston-arealandmarks. Arena forameet-and-greetwith theteamandbehind-the- Olympic Games. The girlsjoinedtheteamat the Agganis invitation for “The Time isNow” tourtoprepareforthe2018 The Olympic Team surprisedSniderHockey girlswithan SPECIAL SURPRISE U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM OCTOBER 25 22 23 TESTIMONIALS —Crystlind Lysius (player, age 14) struggling withschool. trips andalsotheyhelpmewhen I’m a newschool, theysendmeoncool I love SniderHockey! They gotmeinto —Andrea L. —Andrea L. Tomaino (Principal, St. AthanasiusSchool) well-respected, It’s well-known organization. atremendous opportunityfor ouryoung people. from ourschool who participategainconfidenceintheirabilities,children a andthey value beingapartof the that itmakesmaintaininggoodgrades andappropriate Ihave behavior seen mandatoryfor participating. I appreciate thatSniderHockey notonly offers children anopportunitytolearnhow toplay icehockey, but —Garry Bettman(Commissioner, NationalHockey League) work, discipline, and commitment—willcarryeveryplayer forward. plays hockey willmakeittotheNHL, thelife lessonslearnedfrom hockey—teamwork, hard a placefor young athletestoplay, EdSniderknewthatwhile noteveryone who andtolearn. Snider Hockey has made aremarkable contributiontothe City of Philadelphiaby providing —Jim Kenney (Mayor, CityofPhiladelphia) Hewasright,upon thousandsofyoung lives. andhisincredible legacywillcontinuetobeadmired. HewantedSniderHockey tobehislegacybecause hefeltwork. itwouldprofoundly impactthousands achieve success, develop positive self–esteem, respect others, and understand the importance of hard Ed Sniderencouraged our youth tousethe sportofhockey asatool tolearnaboutlife and teamwork,

the same positive influence on kids that my coaches had on me. the samepositiveinfluenceonkidsthatmycoaches hadonme. become avolunteercoach withSniderHockey becauseIwantedtohave Ichosehelped mewithsomuch to more thanbeingagoodathlete. itself, butalsoby mycoaches. They were bigmentors inmylife and As akidIwasnotonly personally influenced by thesportoficehockey —Katharine Rub(volunteer) —Elouise Ray (parent) remember thekindnessandgenerosity ofMr. Snider. more thanjusthow toplay icehockey. Myfamily willforever The Foundation taughtourchildren andsomany others much Snider wasstillwithussoIcouldthankhimagain inperson. Our children practically grew up in Snider Hockey. I wishMr. —Noah Richardson (collegestudent, former player, age 19, Goals & Assists person—things Iwouldnotbeabletosay withoutSniderHockey. ice, Ihave beenableto represent thisprogram andmyselfasadignified andhumble dreams, butto excelasamanandbeproductive memberofsociety. Onandoff the Through Snider Hockey, Ihave notonly beengiventhe proper resources toachieve my Scholar) — Trevor Yeager (collegestudent, former player, age 19, I probably wouldstillbethesamescared kid. thank for that;however, ifitweren’t for what Mr. Sniderdid, ready totakeontheworld. Yes, there are many peopleto joining SniderHockey, I’ve transformed intoayoung adult afraid ofnearly anything life Butsince hadinstore for me. he completely changed Before, my life. I was shy, timid, and If Icouldhave metMr. Snider, I wouldhave toldhimthat

Goals & —Nate Waters (student, age 11) all over andplay gameswithmyfriends. It’sbetter Idothemore funthingsIgettodoontheice. funtotravel to tryharder inschool andkeepmygrades upbecause Iknow the Hockey isthemostfunthingthatIdoeveryday. Itmakesmewant Assists Scholar)

back toaprogram thathasgivenmesomuch. And asanalumnusoftheprogram I’msohappy tobeablegive more about the sport I love, but I get to give back to my community. I love working for SniderHockey. Notonly doIgettolearnalot —Gill Jackson (coach/alumnus) Club —William O’Hara, SniderHockey donorandChairman’s encouragement, andempowerment towinlife’s face-offs. excels inproviding itsparticipantswiththeessentialresources, Snider Hockey and linksusalltogetherinpursuit ofhisvision. Mr.to ourown. Snider’s legacyinspires charitable engagement The “team” conceptreminds usthatotherpeople’s livesare linked

member —Jennifer Orlando Rosa(parent) everyone feel welcome. Thank you, SniderHockey! also very diverse ethnically—they do a great job making They It’s truly care about thekidsonandoffice. program isexcellent. And thecoaches are incredible! help, nutritioninformation, anditsReadingBuddies Snider Hockey isn’t justhockey. It provides homework

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25 MEDIA COVERAGE FEEL– GOOD 6abc.com: Flyer’s Deliver ChristmasSpirit CBS Philadelphia:GettingHerShottoBlock Shots: Teen GirlInspiringOthersinNet NHL.com: EdSnider Youth Hockey Foundation Generating Cancer Awareness Reading Eagle: Kutztown University Receives $500,000forScholarships USAHockey.com: U.S. Women Welcome SniderHockey toBoston The PhiladelphiaInquirer:LifeGoals:IceHockey Foundation is Taking LocalGirlsFar Stanstead College:EdSnider Youth Foundation Visits StansteadCollege Colgate Raiders:RaidersPartner withSniderHockey Comcast Newsmakers: Featuring theEdSnider Youth Hockey Foundation NHL.com: NHLNames Winners of Thurgood MarshallCollegeFundScholarships Philadelphia Tribune:The EdSnider Youth Hockey Foundation, NHLHost Willie O’ReeSkills Weekend ADMKids.com: O’ReeSkills Weekend Provides Opportunity HuffingtonPost.com: NHL’s First Black Player InspiresDuringSkills Weekend NHL.com: Willie O’ReeStillInspiring Young Players USAHockey.com: LamoureuxSistersSupportEdSniderFoundation DailyLocal.com: WCU Receives $500,000Scholarship for25Studentsto Attend 6abc.com: EdSnider Youth Hockey Foundation Scholarship NHL.com: SniderHockey Foundation HostsSkate Event forGirls NY Times: Wayne Simmonds, OnceanUnheralded Outsider, IsNow an All-Star NHL.com: 2017NHL All-Star Gamerosters perfectly finewithus. Below isasamplingofSniderHockey’s coverage inthemediaduring2017. On adaily basis, SniderHockey generates inspirational storiesthat arehardtokeep quiet;that’s

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students or have made great strides academically. Manyhave been involved inprograms foryears — recruited at schools or in neighborhoods while hy ee tl i elementarythey were instill school, signed up first for after-school programs teaching them to playfloor hockey, then taught skateto and play hockey in learn-to-play classes. Snider athletes must keep good grades and strong attendanceandbehavior records. theyIf start to slip,tutoring providedis andicetime withheld. Therehomeworkis help, SAT prep, and college guidance. “A lot of them come from neighborhoods where if they didn’t have something like hockey to hold on to,they might have gone down a different path,” saidKilduff. “We want them to be good citizens on and off the rink.” Thathasresonated withRosie Castro, whoalso startedplaying hockey for Snider atage 8.Now 17 and a junior at Frankford High, Castro said the sport “helps me a lot.” trouble,” of keeps out“It me Castro,said who playscenter. won’t“I makebad decision,a get suspended keep anything,my have to or I and gradesup. IfgetI in trouble, knowI I’ll have to deal with the coaches.” atNew Foundations Charter School. She started playingforSnider because her older brother did and she wanted to be like him. Now, she does it in Snidermotivates Jasmine Martinez, 18, a senior part because some people say she can’t. “Peoplesay, ‘It’s aguy’s sport,’ and Isay, ‘I can playwith theguys.’ stillIplay aggressive as as they do — I try my heart out,” said Martinez, who plays center and forward.

About30 percent ofSnider participants are girls, andthat has grown considerably inrecent years, ad ct Tap Sie’ peiet ad the president,Snider’s and Tharp, Scott said organization has made a concerted effort to recruit more young women to play. In 2010, the founda- tion was key in a open play at Philadelphia’s rinks year-round. lyn a pr nt vroe n the everyone notin sport Playing a neighborhoodfamiliaris withcanbe tough,theteam said —female hock- y players commonlessey far are than male ones. smallThere aNational is Women’sHockey League, some ama- teurleagues, andsome college teams and clubs. But, to a player, the Snider girls chosen for Boston say they want to stick with hockey into adulthood, if they can. Snider, which operates on a $5 million annualbudget, was started in 2005 by Flyers cofounder Ed Snider. It appears o e h largest the be program to kind its of n h U.S. thebeen andhas hailedin a as modelbythe NHL; EdSnider hoped it would be his “He always felt that hockey is the hook to really gain and hold the attention of ourkids so we can involve them in much greater life lessons,” said Tharp. amidbudgeta crisis. Snider kidscan now That’swhythe Snider girlscollege fit a in visit —tours of Boston University — as well as time ih h US ta. amn Msn, fresh- Jasmine team. Masino, U.S.a the with manatMaST Community Charter School inthe otes, ad e ee hv be opened beenNortheast, haveby eyes her said atcptn i te rga sne h ws in was programshe sinceparticipating the in STORIES

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first grade. She’s been to the White House as part of a fitness initiativeduring the Obama administration; she’s beentohockey camp inMinnesota; she’s toured olgs n aray huh hr aot her about hard thought already and colleges future. (College, for sure, and she hopes one with a hockey program.)

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FINANCIALS CONTRIBUTION TO OPERATING RESERVES $448,539 TOTAL EXPENSES$4,942,540 EXPENSES (prior toinvestment activty) TOTAL REVENUE REVENUE SPECIAL EVENTS MAJOR/ANNU GRANTS TOTAL O FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRA PROGRAM THER MATCH

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$5,391,079

$856 $617,491 $566,533 $779,799 $395,403 $444,828 $3,426,400 $4,102,309 26

Ronald and Donna Rabena Jason Durrett William Morris III CHAIRMAN’S CLUB 2017 Christopher Reber Charles and Roslyn Epstein Michelle Mostovy-Eisenberg Michele and William Matthew Reber James Fedena Ann Marie Nasuti DIAMOND: $100,000+ GOLD: $10,000—$24,999 Daniel Shapiro Nicholas Ritt Mary and Joseph Fenkel Jerold Novick Comcast Corporation Allied Universal Jeffrey and Maureen Shapiro Michael Rupe Al Ferraro Nydick Family Foundation Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation Joanne Berwind SugarHouse Casino Samuel D. Cozen Memorial Fund Patrick and Colleen Ferrill Matt O’Hanlon/AFLAC U.S. Trust Supporting Organization Dave Boreanaz Quinn and Tina Spitzer Ernie Flurry Jeffrey Orleans Flyers Charities Jim Brooks/Phantoms United Way of Greater Philadelpia William Penn Foundation Flyers Reddit Users Daniel O’Shaughnessy Give Something Back Foundation Clearwater Concrete & Masonry, Inc. and Southern New Jersey Women’s Sports Foundation, Inc. Louis and Rhona Fromm John Page NHL Foundation John and Christine Connolly Francis and Alicia Van Kirk Wyncote Foundation David and Helene Gallagher Paisner Litvin LLP NHL Industry Growth Fund Paul and Priscilla Connolly Christopher and Margaret Veno Kevin Gigax Daniel and Jeanne Panichelli Kevin Goldstein The Pepper Hollow Fund Pew Charitable Trusts Cozen O’Connor BRONZE: $1,000—$4,999 David Haas Michael Pisani Philadelphia Flyers Alumni The Cozen O’Connor Foundation, Inc. SILVER: $5,000—$9,999 5050 Central - Delaware, Inc. Dancing Tides Foundation, Inc. 2004 Carita Foundation, Inc. AFLAC Duncan Haas Rosalyn Ritts Association, Inc. Ronald McDonald House Charities of K Ten Kids Foundation, Inc. Achille F. Barone Foundation Thomas Andress John and Janet Haas Snider Foundation John A. Hafner Jr. the Philadelphia Region, Inc. Rob Dion John Alchin Sen Arbeeny Paul and Liz Troy Leslie Haggett Alan Rosenberg Matthew Director John and Kristine Boruk Ashley Thompson Bill and Jeanne Whitmore Suchit Bachalli S. Matthews Hamilton Trish and Jesse Shafer D’Lauro & Rodgers, Inc. Bravo Foundation, Inc. Carl and Joann Bailey Steve Hearon Bobbi Shah Drs. William and Julie Fecht Greg and Debbi Butz PLATINUM: $25,000—$99,999 Cindy Ballas Diane and Joseph Sheridan First State Mechanical, Inc. David Campoli Ron and Ellen Caplan/ Kelly Bayzick Paul and Doreen Holmgren The Snider Foundation Flyers Premium Seating Charles and Elise Pizzi PMC Property Group Beacon Commercial Real Estate, LLC Tin-Sun Hung Samuel Snider FR Capital Holdings LP Checking for Charity Stephen and Wendy Capoferri/ Dennis Beam III Billy and Melanie King Tina Snider Gerard and Mary Griesser The Foundation Scott and Janice Sommermann River Rock Academy Frank Binswanger Jr. Kittyhawk Revocable Charitable Herbert Simon Family Foundation CSN Philadelphia Arthur and Janice Block Trust Michael Stone Credit Suisse Independence Blue Cross Foundation The DB Family Charitable Fund Karl Bream Daniel Klemperer Mark and Marlyn Stutman Josh and Rena Kopelman James Johnston Duane Morris LLP Jim and Celeste Britt Edward and Bernadine Koziara Scott and Christine Tharp Brook Lenfest Land Services USA James and Kathleen Flanagan Julian & Lois Brodsky Foundation Stephen Ledva Elaine Thiemich Lipstein Family Foundation Mario Family Foundation Ruth Forbes Brownstein Group Gerry Lenfest Michael and Anne Towbes Christopher and Colette McElwee/ Trellist Marketing and Technology Mayfield Site Contractors, Inc. William and Jeanie Haas Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Kevin Loftus Fastrack Builders, Inc. UBS Employee Giving Program Brian and Donna McNeill Heckendorn Shiles Architects, Ltd. Jo Ann Burke Guus Lubsen Dan and Christin McClave/ Paul Campano Peter Madden Tony Vitullo Jack and Gretchen Norqual James and Jane Sutow Fresh Healthy Philly Campbell Soup Foundation David Maddock Marc Wagner Patrick O’Hara Family Foundation Mario Cesarini Seymour Mandell Charles Wanamaker Alan Miller/UHS of Pennsylvania, Inc. Olitsky Family Foundation The Katz Foundation Chase Family Charitable Trust Thomas Marinaro Joe Watson Bill and Debbie O’Hara Victoria Orendorf Lundy Law Bob and Sandy Clarke Gregory and Lauren Mario Wawa, Inc. PNC Bank Origlio Beverage Medical Broadcasting, LLC CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Roseanne Martin Phil and Terry Weinberg Romeo Family Foundation Larry Phelan ParkeBank Norman and Suzanne Cohn Robert and Kimberly Forbes McKean Leslie Weitzman David and Marcia Scott R & R Global Partners The Philadelphia Foundation The Christine and John Connolly Meridian Bank West German BMW Sarena Snider Ron Rubin/PREIT Dr. Benjamin Phillips Foundation Drew Milstein Jack and Lois Williams James Thiemich SEI Investments Company Print & Mail Communications, LLC Jared Crane Chris Morris Wind River Holdings, LP USA Hockey Foundation Fred and Irene Shabel Mark Purowitz Evan and Zara Davis Christopher Morris Zeldin Family Foundation

27 28 ANNUAL DONORS 2017 LEADERSHIP

$500—$999 Stevens & Lee Laura Dominguez Andrew McMahon BOARD OF DIRECTORS FULL-TIME STAFF Aetna Foundation, Inc. Kevin Haney and Donze Family Walter Mercer & Michele Pamela Anderson Nancy Strelau Sandra Duerksen Wickerham Bill Whitmore (Chair) Scott Tharp – President/CEO Bret Baier TRUist Connect Deborah Edmondson Jimmy and Mary Lou The Benevity Community University of Pennsylvania Emerald Advisers, Inc. Moorehead Chris McElwee (Vice Chair) Jan Koziara – Executive Vice President Impact Fund Barry VanRensler Jon Falcone Melinda Mulvenna Danny Briere Jesse Shafer – Vice President, Development Bloodline Hockey Jeanine Vivona Thomas Farnham Loretta Napierkowski Kathleen Brennan Joseph Zuritsky Tom and Gwen Farnham Gary Neill Marc Brownstein Chris Newton – Director, Communication & Calgary Flames Thomas Farrell Bryan O’Reilly Greg Butz Program Support The Carouge Family $100—$499 Friends of Norman Fenimore Annie Pankowski Foundation Abraham Shanzer Christine Fenimore Denise Pardo Steve Capoferri Dan Rudd – Director, Hockey Programs Kevin Carouge Charitable Trust Lisa Shulock and Pennsylvania Trust Company Charlie Chase Brian Carp AmazonSmile Foundation Nancy Feyler Udai Puramsetti Caitlin Slattery – Director, Education Programs Anaheim Ducks Hockey Ileen Forcine Michael Quatraro Mary Parenti & Rich Castor Evan Davis Katy Bowers – Manager, Development Lino and Rose DiMartino Club, LLC Agnes Friedberg Sue and Mark Rabinowitz Steve Fera Stephen Dobos Melissa Auman Jordan Fromm and Family Jenni Brozena – Manager, Development Jon Farnham & Jeanine Vivona William and Eileen Auve A.J. Geesey Matthew Read Pat Ferrill Dennis Cunard – Manager, Human Resources Jax Refrigeration, Inc. Rachel and Shane Baker Jeremy Gillam Chris and Traci Richard Paul Holmgren Kenneth Johnson Claudia Balderston Christine Hanhausen Joan and Charles Ries Zack Damico – Manager, Hockey Programs Jane Kleinberger Philip Balderston Alex Rigsby Josh Kopelman Gil Schaffer – Manager, Hockey Programs Hans Kosenkranius David Ball Al Harvey Eve Rodsky Sandy Lipstein (Secretary/Treasurer) Jan and Kimberly Koziara The Bank of America Nicole Hensley Leslie Sandoz Hilary Maggio – Community Resource Specialist Charles and Kathleen Lawson Charitable Foundation, Inc. Zachary Hill Jane Scaccetti Dan McClave Sam Napierkowski – Senior Coordinator, Robert and Joyce Leonetti Agnes Beckert Stuart Horowitz Mr. & Mrs. James Schwartzman Mark Mills Robert Litvin Robert and Renee Bitterman Melissa Schaaf Clayton Sheldon Post-secondary Success Edward Rogers and Linda Roger and Randy Michael Jones Marcy Shoemaker Willie O’Ree Nick Allison – Coordinator, Hockey Programs Melissa Long Bjorkquist Tomas Jonson Joseph Sierko Sal Patti James and Kathleen Lynch Shannon Boehmer Richard and Susan Juliano Jaime Sipp Matt Brady – Coordinator, Equipment & Transportation James Martine Megan Bozek Raymond and Carol Kalivoda Lara Smith Ron Rabena Charles Maude Kathryn Braemer Kampus Klothes Patricia Snyder Gregg Caldaro – Coordinator, Hockey Programs Kevin Braxton Jenn Kanefsky Michelle Stafford Ike Richman Steve McCarthy Nora Cothren – Coordinator, Academics Thomas McDonald Lawrence and Jessica Harvey and Helaine Kasoff Christopher Starr Dave Scott Paul and Beverly McGloin Bruccoliere KML Law Group Heather Stohler Erin Ficca – Coordinator, Alumni Programs Fred Shabel McKinsey & Company Ken and Elizabeth Byrnes Jamie Kudera Colleagues of Paul C. Troy Justin Foley – Coordinator, Hockey Programs Betsy Morrison Chris and Judy Christensen Tom and Barbara Kupp Robert Tucker Gerry Shreiber Harold Myer Jeffrey & Ann Clark Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson Joseph Turso Jeremy Gillam – Coordinator, Life Skills & Healthy Living Wayne Simmonds Network for Good The Clark Associates Monique Lamoureux United Health Group Casey Kilduff – Coordinator, Hockey Programs Robert Newton Charitable Foundation Joseph and Lisa Logue United Way of Chester County Lindy Snider Brian Orr John Clark Lower Merion Ice Hockey Club Elizabeth Useem Stephanie Kulaszewski – Coordinator, Human Resources Paradigm Digital Color The Cogan Family Elementary White Team Wachovia Foundation Quinn Spitzer Graphics Nora Cothren Susan Lowry Matching Gifts Program Scott Tharp (President) Ryan McCanney – Coordinator, Hockey Programs Bruce Peacock Mark Cunard Susan Lowry and James Werst Erin Robinson – Coordinator, Middle School Programs Maureen and Michael Petrick John Curley III Michael Cothren Christopher Whitmore Kimmo Timonen Mike Pisani Emily D’Aguanno Anne Lucas Whole Foods Market Paul Troy Jake Scott – Coordinator, Data & Program Metrics Bryan Rishforth Kieran Deckard Marla Luterman D.R. Widder Stephanie Rosado Oshea Brianna Decker Jon Maddison Mary Wilkinson Phil Weinberg (Legal Counsel) Maddie Temoyan – Coordinator, Program Support Michael Schofield Edward Deglin Michael Matheson Elizabeth Wolf Randolph & Patricia Scott Jeff Devine Matthew Balke Insurance Daniel Woods We offer a special thanks to the more than 200 dedicated part-time staff and volunteers who serve as coaches, Family Fund Mark DiMaurizio Agency Inc. YourCause, LLC academic assistants, program assistants, post-secondary counselors, tutors, and mentors. Lindy Snider and Larry Kaiser Anthony Dinezza Sharon McElwee Michelle Zou

29 30 ED’S LEGACY

Ed Snider was an icon—the founder of the Philadelphia Flyers, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a risk-taker, and a true visionary in the sports and entertainment industry. He was widely respected and admired for his passion, vision, and ability to lead others.

He also cared deeply about—and genuinely liked—children, whom he saw as the leaders of tomorrow and the shapers of the world’s future. One of Ed’s proudest Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation accomplishments was the creation of the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation in 3601 South Broad Street 2005. Philadelphia, PA 19148

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