2014 COMMUNITY REPORT. There s nothing more valuable than being a kid.

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1 2014 COMMUNITY REPORT There s nothing more valuable than being a kid.

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3 We cherish the artifacts of America s greatest pastime because they remind us of a time when life was as simple as a pickup game in the empty lot down the street. A glove. A bat. A ball. A belief in a game that was somehow more than about winning and losing. The Twins Community Fund works tirelessly to involve more kids in baseball and softball in the hope they will become fundamentally better citizens, taking the lessons from the game and applying them to their lives outside the dugout. In our eyes, every kid is a star. We are committed to giving them all no matter their ability, neighborhood or socioeconomic background the chance to play, so that they might have the opportunity to collect a lifetime of memories. 1

4 CONTENTS 4 Message from Dave St. Peter 9 6page 15 Twins Community Fund Fundraising Events TWINS COMMUNITY FUND 16 Carl R. Pohlad Award 18 Kirby Puckett Award 8 Mission 8 Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities (RBI) 10 Play Ball! Minnesota 12 Fields for Kids 19 Terry Ryan Award Grants / Scholarships 2

5 page Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan 34 Twins Community Programs 35 Education Programs COMMUNITY OUTREACH 37 Partners in Philanthropy 22 Honoring Veterans 24 Employee Volunteerism 26 Hope Week page Player/Alumni Involvement GO TWINS GO GREEN 40 Twins Sustainability Statement 44 Community Fund Board of Directors 26 3

6 MESSAGE FROM DAVE Dear Friends: Since 1961, the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club has been a prominent part of the sports landscape in the Twin Cities, the State of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Throughout those five-plus decades, the Twins have been committed to playing competitive baseball, providing affordable family entertainment and making our community a better place to live. Those are the principles of the Twins Tradition a mission defined by four words: Passion, Heart, Hustle and Fun. As we commence a new baseball season, it is my distinct honor to share the 2014 Minnesota Twins Community Report. Please take a moment to review this publication which provides a scorecard so to speak, of the Twins community-outreach and its impact on so many people and neighborhoods across Twins Territory. Highlights of the ballclub s community success stories include: 4

7 The Twins Community Fund and its continued focus on enriching the lives of young people through an association with the games of baseball and softball. The Twins ongoing commitment to honoring veterans as well as active-duty military personnel. The incredible volunteerism displayed by the men and women of the Twins front office. The continued dedication of current and former Twins players and coaches to community involvement and philanthropy. The evolution of the Twins Go Twins, Go Green environmental stewardship initiative. Going forward, the Twins organization embraces the opportunity to do more and to reach higher. The franchise enjoys a special relationship with its fans and therefore accepts an obligation to give back. It s with this understanding in mind, that we provide this Community Report with hopes that we can collectively build on these results for seasons to come. Look forward to seeing you at the ballpark soon. Win Twins!!! Dave St. Peter President 5

8 Before kids start working on a breaking ball, we help make sure their heads are on straight. 6

9 TWINS COMMUNITY FUND 7

10 MISSION Established as a nonprofit organization in 1991, the mission of the Twins Community Fund is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball and the Minnesota Twins. RBI (REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES) 6,000 KIDS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL GET THE CHANCE TO PLAY Just like the Major Leaguers who call Target Field home, each player in the RBI program is a Minnesota Twin. Since 1993, the Twins Community Fund, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation have partnered to provide Twin Cities youth the opportunity to play baseball and softball. Today, every player on a Minneapolis and St. Paul park team is a member of RBI, the national competitive league run by Major League Baseball. In addition to games, the nearly 6,000 Twins RBI players can participate in RBI Opening Day at Target Field, attend free skills clinics and the RBI Academy, try out for a Twins RBI All-Star team and have the chance to attend Twins games and meet players. 8

11 PLAYED IN 200 CITIES WORLDWIDE RBI WORLD SERIES The Twins once again hosted the RBI World Series in 2013, the third consecutive year the tournament has been held in the Twin Cities. More than 300 youth baseball and softball players from around the world played in the tournament. Beyond showing off their incredible talents on the diamond, players got to meet current and former Twins players, participate in a workout day in front of Major League scouts and volunteer at local nonprofits as part of RBI Service Day. RBI WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS SPORT TEAM Baseball Junior Division Venice RBI Baseball Senior Division Harrisburg RBI Softball Atlanta RBI 9

12 PLAY BALL! MINNESOTA MORE THAN 4,000 KIDS RECEIVED FREE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL INSTRUCTION Play Ball! Minnesota is a collaboration of youth baseball and softball organizations working together to grow their respective sports. PlayBallMN.com is the leading source for youth baseball and softball information and news in Minnesota. Our annual Coaches Conference gathers youth baseball and softball coaches from around the state to share ideas and learn new coaching techniques. The Play Ball! Minnesota Coaches Award recognizes outstanding youth baseball and softball coaches. PLAY BALL! MINNESOTA YOUTH CLINICS For 53 years, the Twins Youth Clinics program has traveled the Upper Midwest to provide free baseball and softball instruction to more than 4,000 boys and girls each summer. Visit playballmn.com for information on your local program. AN AVERAGE OF 300 PEOPLE ATTEND THE COACHES CONFERENCE ANNUALLY 10

13 SPOTLIGHT PLAY BALL! MINNESOTA CELEBRATES HIGH SCHOOL BALL 2013 PLAY BALL! MN WINNERS Mr. Baseball Logan Shore Coon Rapids HS Ms. Softball Samantha Hartmann Orono HS Mr. Baseball and Ms. Softball Awards In 2010, the Minnesota Minutemen and Play Ball! Minnesota began honoring the top Minnesota high school athlete in baseball and softball. Each spring, seven finalists are nominated by a select list of college coaches and professional scouts. Many athletic and character attributes are considered by the nominating panel and these seven players from each sport represent the best players in the state. The award winners are announced at a banquet honoring the achievements of these top athletes and the winners are honored at a Twins game by throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. Play Ball! Minnesota High School All Star Series In 1975, a group of Minnesota high school baseball coaches created the Minnesota High School Baseball All Star Series for the purpose of recognizing the best graduating seniors from the state. In 2013, Play Ball! Minnesota became the new naming sponsor of this prestigious event. Through a coach-led nomination process, 20 baseball players are chosen for one of four teams. The four teams that make up the round-robin tournament include the North, South, Metro East and Metro West. Many of Minnesota s legendary players have participated in this event, including current Twins Glen Perkins and Joe Mauer. Minnesota State High School League Championship Game The Twins and Target Field are proud to host the Minnesota State High School Prep Championship Series each summer. The top two teams in each high school division not only get a chance to play for the state title, but do so in a Major League Baseball stadium. The energy and excitement of the Championship Games is not to be missed! 11

14 FIELDS FOR KIDS MORE THAN $ 3 MILLION IN GRANTS Since 1999, the Twins Community Fund s Fields for Kids program has granted more than $3 million dollars to renovate or construct nearly 600 youth baseball and softball fields. Matching grants are available in amounts from $1,000 $10,000. FUN FACT More than $300K in FFK grants were awarded in SPOTLIGHT CASSELTON PARK DISTRICT Youth baseball in Casselton, North Dakota was growing rapidly, and finding kids enough safe places to play was proving difficult. In order to utilize the main diamond at Tinta Tawa Park to the fullest, major upgrades were needed. With the help of a $10,000 Fields for Kids grant, Casselton Park District installed new foul line and outfield fencing, new dugouts, a new backstop and a completely renovated infield. The transformation was incredible, writes Stephen Bartholomay of the Park District. In all, more than 250 Casselton kids participated in programs on the new field. 12

15 RENOVATED FIELDS ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWEST 6 Casselton North Dakota TOTAL FIELDS RENOVATED SINCE

16 GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL GRANTS Tournament Grants assist communities in hosting state, regional or national youth baseball or softball tournaments. Competitive Youth Baseball and Softball Grants provide financial support for struggling travel and operational costs for upper-level, traveling baseball and softball teams in the Upper Midwest. Youth Coaching Grants provide dollars to youth organizations to hire high-school or college age coaches and administrators. More than 175 have gained valuable work and experience while mentoring youth in our community. TWINSCARE The TwinsCare ticket program provides free tickets to youthserving nonprofit organizations. TwinsCare allows those who may not have the means to attend a Major League Baseball game the chance to experience it. The program will donate 250 tickets for each Twins home game in This program is generously supported by players, the Minnesota Twins, Community Fund Cornerstone Partners, Pepsi and the Carl and Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation. 20 COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS LAST YEAR DIAMONDS AND DREAMS The Diamonds and Dreams Scholarship Program provides grants of $2,000 to high-school seniors in pursuit of post-secondary education. To date, more than 180 students have received financial assistance to pursue a college education. 14

17 2014 TWINS COMMUNITY FUND FUNDRAISING EVENTS TwinsFest January 24 26, 2014 Welcome Home Luncheon April 11, 2014 Split the Pot Raffle Home Games at Target Field Broadcast Auction Summer 2014 In-Stadium Auctions Select Dates at Target Field 15

18 CARL R. POHLAD AWARD The Carl R. Pohlad Award recognizes outstanding community involvement and on-field performance of one current Twins player or coach each season WINNER: GLEN PERKINS Hosts Fifteen s 5K to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Along with Brian Duensing, hosts Lefties Lunkers fishing tournament to benefit Leukemia Lymphoma society Also serves as spokesman for Leukemia Lymphoma Society s Light the Night Walk Serves as spokesman for Give to the Max Day, a statewide day focusing on charitable giving $34,000 RAISED FOR THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION IN

19 2009 Justin Morneau 1999 Ron Coomer 2008 Joe Mauer 1998 Terry Steinbach 2007 Johan Santana 1997 Rick Aguilera 2006 Michael Cuddyer 1996 Paul Molitor 2005 Ron Gardenhire 1995 Kirby Puckett CARL R. POHLAD AWARD WINNERS 2004 Torii Hunter 1994 Kent Hrbek 2013 Glen Perkins 2003 Doug Mientkiewicz 1993 Brian Harper 2012 Denard Span 2002 Brad Radke 2011 Carl Pavano 2001 Corey Koskie 2010 Jesse Crain 2000 Denny Hocking 17

20 KIRBY PUCKETT AWARD The Kirby Puckett Award recognizes a Twins alumni player or coach who best exemplifies Kirby s legacy of community service and involvement WINNER: FRANK QUILICI Kirby Pucket Award Winners Quilici, a kidney transplant recipient, founded Donor Day to create awareness and recruit organ donors Served as longtime President of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, as well as on the board of the Harmon Killebrew Foundation 2013 THE YEAR FRANK WAS INDUCTED INTO THE CHICAGOLAND SPORTS HALL OF FAME 2013 Frank Quilici 2012 Roy Smalley 2011 Terry Steinbach 2010 Bert Blyleven 2009 Rod Carew 2008 Kent Hrbek 2007 Tony Oliva 2006 Harmon Killebrew 18

21 PLAY BALL! MINNESOTA TERRY RYAN AWARD This award recognizes a leader in supporting Minnesota youth baseball and/or softball by contributing to the advocacy and promotion of the game and its participants. The award is named after long-time Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan in honor of his passion and dedication to the promotion of baseball and softball WINNER: STEVE WINFIELD Helped revive baseball at Minneapolis Community College Coaches and mentors youth in the Twins RBI Program Long-time amateur player Terry Ryan Award Winners 2013 Steve Winfield 2012 Jim Berbee 2011 Dale Welter 2010 Ed Lippert 2009 Jim Peck 2008 Tink Larson 2007 Bill Peterson 2006 John Wilkens 19

22 The stuff of baseball is the stuff of life. Pine tar being a notable exception. 20

23 COMMUNITY OUTREACH 21

24 7,250 TICKETS DONATED TO MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR HONORING VETERANS The Minnesota Twins are proud to have many programs that honor the many active and veteran members of our Armed Services who reside in Twins Territory. At every Twins game, a veteran is honored before the singing of the National Anthem. The veteran is thanked for their service and typically receives a rousing ovation before raising the American flag during the Star Spangled Banner. 22

25 12 YELLOW RIBBON NETWORKS HONORED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON Additionally, the Twins are committed to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a program pioneered by the Minnesota National Guard to connect all Minnesota service members and their families with community support, services and resources. Twice a month, the Twins recognize Yellow Ribbon Networks that go above and beyond in supporting service members and their families with an on-field pregame ceremony. The Twins offer free tickets to military members and their families throughout the season, and offer discounted tickets every Monday home game. Finally, the Twins hold an annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day that honors veterans and active service members from all five branches of the military. The celebration includes special pregame festivities and more than 1,000 donated tickets for military members and their families. 23

26 EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM MORE 2,400 THAN HOURS VOLUNTEERED BY TWINS EMPLOYEES IN 2013 HELPING IN TWINS TERRITORY The Minnesota Twins are committed to being responsible and supportive members of the communities in which we live and do business. One of the ways the club demonstrates its commitment to the community is through volunteer work performed by our employees. Twins full-time employees dedicated more than 2,400 hours to volunteerism in Our staff spent those hours in a myriad of ways working with hundreds of different organizations these pages show just a few examples of how our employees got involved in Twins Territory over the past year. HOLIDAY WEEK OF GIVING Each December, Twins front office employees dedicate a week to giving back. Activities in 2013 included delivering meals to ill individuals through Open Arms, ringing bells to raise money for the Salvation Army Harbor Lights, building dressers for people transitioning out of homelessness at Bridging, and making and delivering breakfast bags to the families at Ronald McDonald House. 24

27 FIELD REBUILD 50 Twins and Toro employees volunteered to spend two days renovating Parade Stadium in St. Paul. Work included re-sodding the infield, painting the stadium, and rebuilding the mound. This effort was led by the Twins Grounds Crew and the Toro Sports Turf managers. 50 TWINS AND TORO EMPLOYEES REFURBISH A FIELD IN ST. PAUL FUN FACT Rebuilding ball fields helps rebuild communities. 25

28 SPOTLIGHT The Minnesota Twins created Twins Hope Week in Twins Hope Week is an effort by the entire Twins organization to reach out to Twins Territory and make a difference in people s lives. During each day of Hope Week, different Twins players lead groups of teammates, former Twins, front-office staff and fans in participating in various volunteer activities. 100 HOMELESS YOUTH INVITED TO ENJOY THE DAY AT TARGET FIELD Field Day A week of community events at various sites across the metro area culminated in Twins players inviting more than 100 homeless youth to Target Field for a fun-filled afternoon. Residents of People Serving People, CommonBond Communities and Sharing and Caring Hands joined the entire Twins team on the outfield grass to play wiffle ball, kickball, Frisbee and more. After the games were over, the children enjoyed lunch in Target Field s Thomson Reuters Champions Club. It was a great day of fun and fitness that was enjoyed by all! 26

29 2013 HOPE WEEK EVENTS EVENT PLAYER BENEFICIARY FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Front Office Staff PICNIC IN THE PARK Joe Mauer VA HOSPITAL VISIT Ron Gardenhire FISHING WITH KIDS Glen Perkins FIELD DAY AT TARGET FIELD Full Squad HOMELESS YOUTH 27

30 PLAYER AND ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT MORE THAN $ 1 MILLION RAISED PER YEAR BY CURENT AND FORMER PLAYERS Giving back to the community has been at the foundation of the Twins organization since the team s arrival in Minnesota in Players and alumni take that commitment to heart, supporting a wide variety of causes across Twins Territory. Wearing a Twins uniform means more than being a ballplayer it also means joining a tradition of giving that dates back more than 50 years. 28

31 ALUMNI SUPPORT THESE CHARITIES & CAUSES TIM LAUDNER BRAD RADKE»Minnesota Stroke Association»The Brad and Heather Radke Family Foundation RON COOMER»Hennepin County Medical Center»Neonatal Intensive Care Unit BERT BLYLEVEN»Miracle League of Minnesota»Camp Heartland PAUL MOLITOR»American Cancer Society»Parkinson s Research JIM EISENREICH»Friends of St. Paul Baseball ROY SMALLEY»Tourette s Syndrome»Pitch In For Baseball ROD CAREW»Leukemia & Lymphoma Society»Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation KENT HRBEK TONY OLIVA»Upper Midwest Youth Baseball/Softball Programs»Batten Disease»Meals on Wheels TERRY STINBACH»ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter»ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter 29

32 PLAYER EVENTS Glen Perkins Fifteens s 5K benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Joe Mauer s Bowling Tournament benefiting Highland Friendship Club Hang with the Majors benefiting the Minnesota Military Family Foundation Celebrity Waiter Event benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing s Lefties Lunkers benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 30

33 $35,000 DONATED TO NONPROFITS AND DISASTER RELIEF TWINS WIVES ORGANIZATION In 2013, the Twins Wives Organization donated more than $35,000 to nonprofit organizations and disaster relief. Supported organizations include: Camp Sweet Life, Tapestry Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, Father Heart Ranch, Wounded Warrior Program, Feed My Starving Children, Salvation Army Harbor Lights, Cheerful Givers and The Emily Program. $155,000 RAISED FOR U OF M RESEARCH & PATIENT CARE DIAMOND AWARDS The 2014 Diamond Awards raised nearly $155,000 for the University of Minnesota s research and patient care in ataxia, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson s and ALS (Lou Gehrig s disease). Hosted by Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer, the annual event also honors current and former Twins players for their performance on and off the field. 31

34 MINNESOTA TWINS WINTER CARAVAN For two weeks in January, Twins players, alumni, coaches and staff travel Twins Territory to visit fans. The Twins Winter Caravan visited more than 60 cities in Created in 1961, the Twins Winter Caravan is currently the largest caravan of its kind in professional sports. 60 CITIES VISITED IN 2014 PARTICIPATING PLAYERS AND ALUMNI IN 2014: Bert Blyleven Tom Brunansky Scott Diamond Brian Dozier Brian Duensing Casey Fien Pedro Florimon Kyle Gibson Dan Gladden Joe Mauer Paul Molitor Ricky Nolasco Tony Oliva Glen Perkins Trevor Plouffe Ryan Pressly Terry Steinbach Anthony Swarzak Caleb Thielbar 32

35 4,586 MILES 9DAYS 13 PLAYERS 4COACHES 5BROADCASTERS FUN FACT The Twins Caravan has taken place every January for 54 years. 33

36 TWINS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Each year, the Twins organization and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund contribute directly to a number of community programs and fundraisers focused on encouraging better education habits, promoting safe and healthy kids and serving the homeless through donations of time, money and resources. 34

37 EDUCATION PROGRAMS Perfect Attendance Perfect Game rewarded middle school students who achieved perfect attendance during the school year. As part of the CenturyLink Readers for Life program, Twins mascot T.C. visited local libraries to act out his favorite books and encourage kids to read. Father of the Year Essay Contest recognized outstanding essays written by students in partnership with the National Center for Fathering. MORE THAN 4,500 FUNDRAISERS SUPPORTED ANNUALLY NONPROFIT SUPPORT The Minnesota Twins donated memorabilia and game experiences to more than 4,500 fundraisers in Target Field hosts awareness and fundraising activities for charities, such as pregames, public service announcements and information kiosks. 35

38 SUPPORTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL KIDS 25 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS The Minnesota Twins and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities have partnered for more than 25 years. The official charity partner of Major League Baseball, the Boys & Girls Clubs provide a positive, safe, fun and educational environment for youth. The Twins and the Clubs partner for fundraisers, raising awareness of the clubs programs and the RBI program. STEP-TO-IT CHALLENGE The Hennepin County Step-To-It Challenge encourages residents and students to increase their physical activity. Hennepin County communities use Twins merchandise as incentives to participate, and schools vie for the opportunity to have an exercise session led by Twins trainers and players. 36

39 MORE 200 THAN SMILES! PARTNERS IN PHILANTHROPY ROOTS FOR THE HOME TEAM Roots for the Home Team is an innovative program that works with youth garden programs to further the vital work they do to help shape kids lives and livelihoods. By using vegetables and herbs they grew, along with produce from local farmers, participating youth helped develop and sell tasty, creative salads exclusively at Target Field. HOMELESSNESS Fundraisers and partnerships benefit homeless-serving organizations including People Serving People, Common Bond, Heading Home Minnesota, Salvation Army Harbor Light and Mary s Place. TEAMSMILE In 2013, Target Field and the Twins partnered with TeamSmile to provide free dental care to more than 200 underserved youth. Through this experience, children receive oral health education, screening and treatment and are taught how the mouth and body are linked to overall health. 37

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41 The newest collectible item at the ballpark: rainwater. GO TWINS. GO GREEN. 39

42 TWINS SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT The Minnesota Twins organization believes our future success both on and off the field is built on a business model that embraces operational efficiency, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. We honor the power of sport by leading through example, and we will continue to use sport to inspire, build the best fan experience and cause no unnecessary harm, working with our fans, community, suppliers, partners and employees to have a positive influence in the world. 40

43 1,656 TRASH SENT to Hennepin Energy Recovery Center TONS 1,507 WASTE RECYCLED from Target Field TONS 543 ORGANIC MATERIALS composted and diverted from landfills TONS RECYCLING AND CONVERTING WASTE TO ENERGY Through aggressive recycling and waste-to-energy programs, the Twins have kept more than 3,761 tons of waste out of local landfills from 2011 to In 2014, the Twins will seek help from fans in increasing the amount of recycled organic materials, further reducing the amount of waste produced at Target Field. 41

44 DONATED OVER 3 YEARS 108,993 HOT DOGS & BRATS 15,289 BURGERS 7,095 CHICKEN BREASTS DONATING UNUSED FOOD TO LOCAL CHARITIES The Minnesota Twins and concession partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice donated more than ten tons of food to local charities during the 2013 season. Through a partnership with Rock and Wrap It Up! Inc., representatives from Joseph s Storehouse in Brooklyn Park boxed up all prepared but untouched meals at Target Field, donating the unused food from Target Field to local charities. 42

45 TARGET FIELD THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FACILITY TO RECEIVE LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION FOR BOTH CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS Less than two years after being named the Greenest Ballpark in America and earning LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver certification for New Construction, the Minnesota Twins were the first professional sports franchise to also attain LEED Silver Certification for the operation and maintenance of their facility. 3,133,892 GALLONS RAINWATER REUSED FUN FACT Target Field was named The Greenest Ballpark in America in CAPTURING AND REUSING RAINWATER Through a custom-designed Rain Water Recycle System provided by Minneapolis-based Pentair, the Minnesota Twins have captured, purified and reused more than 3,133,892 total gallons of rainwater, drastically reducing the use of municipal water at Target Field. The majority of the recycled rainwater was used to wash down the seating bowl attached to the main concourse. 43

46 COMMUNITY FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Minnesota Twins Community Fund is a nonprofit community foundation governed by a board of directors composed of a majority of members from the Upper Midwest. COMMUNITY MEMBERS MEMBER ORGANIZATION LOCATION Kris Compton, Chair Alerus Financial Grand Forks, North Dakota Brad Finstad Center for Rural Policy and Development St. Peter, Minnesota David Goldstein Littler Mendelson P.C. Minneapolis, Minnesota Robert Jasper Bank of America Merrill Lynch Minnetonka, Minnesota Dan Johnson Hopkins Public Schools Hopkins, Minnesota Tink Larson Minnesota State High School Waseca, Minnesota Coaches Association, Retired Tom Larson The Toro Company Bloomington, Minnesota Bill Lentsch Delta Airlines Bloomington, Minnesota Robert McFarlin Twin Metals Minnesota Eden Prairie, Minnesota Tiffany Richardson University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Carol Rodgers Carol Rodgers and Associates, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota Alex Rowell Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission Blaine, Minnesota Kathy Umland Martin Williams Advertising Minneapolis, Minnesota Samuelo Verdeja Semillas and Associates, LLC St. Paul, Minnesota Lisa Ziebell Glenville-Emmons Public Schools Glenville, Minnesota INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS Corey Koskie Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minnesota Todd Marshall Target Minneapolis, Minnesota Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minnesota Alisha Perkins Twins Wives Organization Lakeville, Minnesota Kent Stone US Bank Minneapolis, Minnesota Dave St. Peter Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minnesota FOR MORE INFORMATION More information about the Twins Community Fund and the team s community work can be found at twinsbaseball.com/community or by calling CONTACT US DIRECTLY Bryan Donaldson Executive Director, Twins Community Fund; Senior Director, Community Relations bryandonaldson@twinsbaseball.com Stephanie Johnson Manager, Community Relations stephaniejohnson@twinsbaseball.com Josh Ortiz Manager, Community Programs joshortiz@twinsbaseball.com Glo Westerdahl Coordinator, Community Relations glowesterdahl@twinsbaseball.com 44

47 APPENDIX OF MEMORABILIA COVER PAGE 20 AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALLS Harmon Killebrew MINI BOBBLEHEADS 4 ½ inches tall 1960s BUTTONS Early attempts to represent the Minnesota Twins before the Minnie & Paul logo. Rod Carew s MINNIE AND PAUL BUTTONS Kirby Puckett s LOGO BUTTON 1980s LOGO BUTTON Joe Mauer ROD CAREW MINI-BAT PAGE BOBBLEHEAD Originally called bobbing heads, this particular one was produced in 1961 to correct the prototype that had MINNEAPOLIS on the base, instead of MINNESOTA. The Minnesota version was sold from PAGE PENNANT & MEGAPHONE Originally the megaphone had a milk bottle-type cap in the small end and was sold to hold popcorn. When empty the cap was removed and it became a megaphone. 45

48 TWINS COMMUNITY FUND CORNERSTONE PARTNERS