The official newsletter of the Florida Marlins Community Foundation — May 2009 RECAP OF MARLINS APRIL FUNDRAISING Although there were only 9 home games in April, South Florida fans supported the team and FMCF in a big way! All regular game day activities including Celebration Club, Friday Nights Are Fun, the Super Saturday Raffle and the Sunday 50/50 Raffle have increased by 20% - 50% over last year. That’s good news because there are lots of causes in the community which are worthy of our attention. Thank you to the Marlins fans who continue to support Cornerstones For Kids. Visit the Community Corner the next time you attend a game this season to see the fresh look of the kiosks MAY FUNDRAISING EVENTS WITH THE MARLINS JACKIE ROBINSON DAY WITH THE MARLINS MLB designates April 15th as Jackie Robinson Day each season. The Marlins recognized the memory of Jackie Robinson along with the Braves in Atlanta this year by wearing Jackie’s retired number, #42. Although the Marlins were away on the official day, we will still honor the memory of Jackie Robinson. In cooperation with the Jackie Robinson Foundation, May 15th will feature a check presentation of $4,200 donated by Cameron Maybin and FMCF and a special auction at Friday Nights Are Fun. Join us at the Community Corner and bid on jerseys which Marlins players wore in April. All have been autographed and will make a valuable addition to any collection. LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND DINNER ON THE DIAMOND It’s not too late to sign-up for the 13th Annual Dinner on the Diamond immediately following the game on May 17. This special event is made possible thanks to Fox Sports Florida, 790 The Ticket, Majic 102.7, the American Culinary Federation - Greater Miami Chapter and Boston Culinary Group. It provides the chance to experience a casual picnic with Marlins players, coaches, broadcasters, executives, Billy The Marlin, and the Marlins Mermaids on the outfield grass of a Major League ballpark. Fans of all ages will be able to enjoy dinner, drinks, interactive games, activities and live entertainment. Unique items will be available at the silent auction and raffle including a 1st pitch opportunity, game-used equipment and unique Marlins framed memorabilia. Tickets are available by calling 305-623-6497 or at www.marlins.com/DOD. Donations are $200 for adults, $100 for kids 12-and-under and $1,500 for corporate picnics (10 adult tickets). Proceeds from Dinner on the Diamond will support the Daily Bread Food Bank, Camillus House and the FMCF. DEADLINE APPROACHING TO WIN A LUXURY SUITE FOR MAY 21 May 15 is the deadline for a chance to win a suite for 12 for the Marlins game on May 21. It is free for anyone to enter. All you need to do is drop off a business card at the Community Corner (section 149) to be eligible. The lucky winner will be chosen on May 15. THE FMCF MISSION FMCF was established in 1999. The money raised supports "Cornerstones for Kids" - building a brighter future through education, the arts and baseball. Since its inception, the FMCF has given back over $6 million dollars to the community! The purpose of this not-for-profit charitable organization is to promote edu- cational, athletic, health, social and community service programs with a particular focus on South Florida's youth. Contributors: Nancy J. Olson, Jeremy Stern, Kelly Schnackenberg, and Stephanie Gaywood Edition: May 2009 - Vol. 9, Issue 4 STAYSTAY TUNEDTUNED FORFOR UPCOMINGUPCOMING MARLINSMARLINS EVENTSEVENTS Join the FMCF and children Fox Sports Florida and the Marlins from the Boys & Girls Clubs will team up for the 4th at the 11th Annual “Dollars consecutive Fantasy Auction on & Strikes” Night. You will June 23 when the Orioles visit the enjoy a Marlins game from Marlins. This event features a the all-you-can-eat seats on variety of unique packages that the club level in left field include once-in-a-lifetime with full access to all the experiences, rare memorabilia and club level amenities. Your more to benefit charity. The auction will take place during the contribution will provide game as Tommy Hutton and Rich an opportunity and Waltz broadcast live from Bud memory for the children of Beach. Viewers at home can the Boys & Girls Clubs. If you want to watch the Marlins tune-in on Fox Sports Florida to take on the Giants and support this event contact Megan take part in the action. Tickets Johansen at the Boys & Girls of Broward County at will be available for a donation to experience the game 954-537-1010 or [email protected]. with the Marlins broadcasters. Visit marlins.com today. JIFFY LUBE AND THE MARLINS CREATE WINNING FORMULA Jiffy Lube is supporting Cornerstones for Kids programs from May 15th to June 30th. The 31 South Florida Jiffy Lube stores are offering discount coupon books valued at over $100 in services for a $5 contribution to the Florida Marlins Community Foundation. Stop by your local Jiffy Lube or the Community Corner and pick up a coupon book. It’s a win-win situation. Call 1-877-Marlins for details. "For the past two weeks you have been reading about a bad break I got. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth. I have been in ballparks for 17 years and have never received anything but kindness and encouragement from you fans." -- Lou Gehrig, July 4, 1939 Major League Baseball and People Magazine invite you to nominate individuals who have gone above and beyond to serve their community. 30 everyday All-Stars, one representing each MLB Club, will attend and be honored at the 2009 MLB All-Star game in St. Louis and one will be featured in People Magazine. To nominate your community All-Star. Go to People AllStars.com. CHANGESCHANGES TOTO RAFFLESRAFFLES ATAT MARLINSMARLINS GAMESGAMES MEMORABILIA OF YOUR FAVORITE FISH A NEW CHANCE TO HELP YOUR NON-PROFIT All FMCF in-stadium raffles now use numbered tickets. This The Marlins understand the tremendous impact local community allows for a quicker exchange at the raffle tables and more time to organizations have on South Florida and wants to work with you to raise watch Marlins baseball. During the next Friday, Saturday and money and awareness for your non-profit organization. FMCF will partner Sunday home games, make a donation for raffle prizes and with local non-profit organizations to raise funds for both charities at contribute to Cornerstones For Kids. Marlins Sunday home games. Visit Marlins.com/Raffles to receive the weekend’s winning The non-profit organization partnering with the raffle for a specific Sunday numbers on the following Monday. All individuals are eligible to will receive a portion of the proceeds. 50% of the total amount will be participate and winners will be chosen at the Community Corner given to one lucky winner, while the remaining 50% will be split evenly (section 149) at the end of the designated inning. Winners must between FMCF and the partnering charity. The more money raised, the present a winning ticket to a Marlins representative within more money will be donated. If your non-profit organization is interested 7 business days following the raffle in order to redeem their prize. please let us know by calling 305-623-6497. WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE? Each volunteer receives one Marlins game ticket On-Field check presentation for organization (if applicable) Opportunity to share organization’s information Organization given exclusive opportunity to fundraise at a game Pre-game welcome on Marlins Vision and Recognition on marlins.com FOUNDATIONFOUNDATION GRANTGRANT UPDATESUPDATES The Florida Marlins Community Foundation awards grants on a quarterly basis. Visit cornerstones4kids.com for information about the program and guidelines or email [email protected] for the proper paperwork. The grant program funds non-profit organizations that support education, the arts and youth baseball/softball initiatives. The 3rd Quarter grants deadline is July 31 and are now being accepted. 1st Quarter Grants - These non-profit organizations were awarded funding to support charities in Broward, Dade, Lee, Martin and Palm Beach counties. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts Education Foundation of Palm Beach South Broward High School Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami Fort Lauderdale High School South Plantation High School Broward Nationals Galaxy Elementary School The Education Fund Broward Public Library Foundation Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation, The Haven Children's Home Society SE Division Humane Society of the Treasure Coast The Starting Place Communities in Schools Jose Marti Middle School Therapy Dogs of South Florida Cooper City Optimist 12 U Baseball Miami Dade College Foundation University of Miami African Student's Union Coral Springs Diamondbacks Red Chemistry, Inc. University of Miami Department of Physical Therapy Dade Christian School Redland Christian Academy 2008 Grant Recipient Feature Follow-up 2009 Grant Recipient Feature Follow-up The Roxy Theater Group of Miami received a “The musical grant in 2008 to sponsor children for a per- production featured 75 children forming arts camp. Take a look at Tony & ages 12 to 17 and included several Maria from West Side Story siblings performing together for the first time. West Side Story," ran for two consecutive weekends and the children received a standing ovation for each of the seven sold-out performances. West Side Story's phenomenal success was made possible in part through the exceptional support the Marlins Community Foundation bestows to our organization.” South Broward High School received a 2009 1st quarter FMCF grant to support contests for students in career skills related to the marine Susanne Pinedo industry.