BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE!

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1 BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE!

2 LETTER FROM DAVID SAMSON Dear South Florida Community: As Jeffrey Loria enters his 9th season as Owner of your Florida Marlins, he and the entire organization are proud to announce the construction of a new retractable roof, air conditioned ballpark opening in One of the most important underlying reasons for our seven-year effort was to ensure the continued growth and vitality of the Florida Marlins Community Outreach Department and our Community Foundation. While we have been able to be significant community partners, we are now ready and excited to do even more. During these historic economic times, it is very important for all South Florida corporations of any size to significantly contribute to all areas of need in our community. We take this responsibility very seriously, because the legacy of our franchise will be framed only slightly by our success on the field and almost entirely by our contributions off the field. We are honored to be a part of the South Florida landscape and will continue our quest to achieve more each year for generations to come. Thank you for taking the time to review just a few of the activities that the Community Outreach Department and Foundation undertakes each year. Sincerely, Marlins Owner Jeffrey H. Loria David P. Samson

3 CORNERSTONES FOR KIDS / POR LOS NINOS Cornerstones for Kids: The foundation of every child s future is a strong mind and a strong body. The educational, arts and athletic components of Cornerstones for Kids provide the tools for Florida s youth to develop both their minds and bodies in a positive manner. Por Los Niños: La base del futuro de cada niño es una mente sana en un cuerpo sano. Los aspectos educativos, artísticos y deportivos de Cornerstones for Kids ofrecen herramientas para que la niñez y juventud de la Florida puedan desarrollar, de forma positiva, tanto sus mentes como sus cuerpos. Billy The Marlin at West Pembroke Pines Little League

4 EDUCATION/EDUCACION School is an on-line curriculum enhancement program that uses the Marlins to improve the learning experience of children in grades 4 through 6. The lessons are in line with FCAT standards and requirements and are linked to language arts, mathematics, science, geography and health/fitness. Marlins players/personnel annually visit classrooms that utilize the program. Teach for America: The Marlins sponsor 4 teachers through Teach for America. The classrooms are located at Lenora B Smith Elementary School in Miami. Teach for America is a non-profit organization that trains and places outstanding recent college graduates, of all academic majors, into classrooms in the most economically disadvantaged communities in America. Marlins@School: Marlins@School es un programa de enriquecimiento por Internet que utiliza a los Marlins para mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje de niños de 4to a 6to grado. Las lecciones siguen las normas y los requisitos del FCAT para Artes del Lenguaje, Matemáticas, Ciencias y Salud/Acondicionamiento Físico. Los jugadores y personal de los Marlins visitan anualmente las aulas que utilizan el programa. Teach for America: Los Marlins patrocinan a 4 maestros por medio del programa Teach for America. Las aulas se encuentran en la escuela Lenora B. Smith Elementary School en Miami. Teach for America es una organización sin fines de lucro que entrena y ubica a estudiantes sobresalientes recién graduados de universidad, en cualquier especialidad, en salones de clase procedentes de las comunidades más desfavorecidas económicamente de los Estados Unidos. Marlins pitchers Dan Meyer and Josh Johnson at Richmond Heights Middle School in Miami

5 EDUCATION/EDUCACION Adopt-A-Classroom: The Marlins have teamed with Adopt-A-Classroom since Each $500 stipend enables teachers to purchase supplies that enhance the learning experience in their classrooms. Educator s Appreciation Night: The Marlins recognize the Teacher of the Year from Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties during a pre-game ceremony. Complimentary tickets are given to every school s Teacher of the Year nominee. Get Hooked on Reading: Billy The Marlin encourages early childhood literacy, and he visits classrooms that are Hooked on Reading! Adopte-Un-Aula: Los Marlins han formado parte del equipo de Adopte un Aula desde Sus donaciones de $500 permiten a los maestros la compra de suministros para mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje en sus aulas. Noche de Reconocimiento a los Maestros: Los Marlins reconocen al Maestro del Año en los condados de Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe y Palm Beach, durante ceremonias previas a los partidos. Además, regalan boletos a los nominados a maestros del año de las diferentes escuelas. Pegate a la Lectura!: Billy The Marlin exhorta a la alfabetización en las primeras etapas de la niñez, visitando los salones de clase. Andrew Miller at Pinecrest Elementary School in Miami

6 THE ARTS/LAS ARTES The Arts: The Marlins recognize that an important part of developing a strong mind is stimulating creativity and imagination. Marlins Masterpieces Art Series: The Marlins Masterpieces Art Series expands our arts program in South Florida throughout the calendar year. Spring Series: The Spring Series challenges elementary school kids to create Marlinized pieces of work within the theme of Speed, Power and Teamwork. Summer Series: The Summer Series encourages summer campers to put their creativity to the test by artistically altering a 3-dimensional object into a Marlins Masterpiece. Holiday Series: The Holiday Series invites elementary, middle and high school students to create the cover of the Florida Marlins Community Foundation s holiday card. Honorable Mention: Leandro Hernandez, 12th grader at Coral Gables High School Las Artes: Los Marlins reconocen que una parte importante del desarrollo de una mente sana tiene que ver con el estímulo de la creatividad y la imaginación. Serie de Obras Maestras de los Marlins: La Serie de Obras Maestras de los Marlins amplía nuestro programa de artes en el Sur de la Florida durante todo el año. Serie de Primavera: La Serie de Primavera invita a los niños de enseñanza primaria a crear piezas alusivas a los Marlins con el tema de la velocidad, la potencia y el trabajo en equipo. Serie de Verano: La serie de verano exhorta a los niños en campamento a poner a prueba su creatividad, transformando artísticamente un objeto tridimensional en una pequeña obra maestra alusiva a los Marlins. Serie de temporada festiva: La Serie de la Temporada Festiva invita a los estudiantes de enseñanza primaria, media y secundaria a crear la portada de la tarjeta Navideña de la Fundación Comunitaria de los Florida Marlins. Honorable Mention: Maria Caruso, 8th grader at Sawgrass Springs Middle School Grand Prize Winner: Juan Osorio, 8th grader at Doral Middle School

7 BASEBALL/BEISBOL RBI - Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities: Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth outreach program designed to promote interest in baseball, increase the self-esteem of disadvantaged children and encourage kids to stay in school and off the streets. The Florida Marlins and KPMG supply uniforms, umpires and equipment for the leagues participants. Mini Marlins League: Since 2004, the Marlins have partnered with the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department to offer the Mini-Marlins League. The League is invitational-only and is offered at disadvantaged City of Miami parks. The League first began with only a T-Ball Division (ages 7 and under). Over the years the League has expanded to include both a Coach Pitch Division (ages 9 and under) and a Kid Pitch Division (ages 12 and under). Youngsters that age out of this League are eligible to participate in our RBI program. The league is funded through the Florida Marlins Community Foundation with the support of our players. All league participants have the opportunity to spend time with Marlins players during an exclusive meet and greet prior to a Marlins game. All participants are provided with game tickets and vouchers for refreshments. RBI - Revitalización del Béisbol en áreas urbanas de bajos recursos: Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) es un programa de ayuda a la juventud, concebido para fomentar el interés en el béisbol, aumentar la autoestima de los niños desfavorecidos y alentarlos a permanecer estudiando y fuera de las calles. Los Florida Marlins y KPMG proporcionan los uniformes, árbitros y equipo a los participantes de las ligas. Mini Liga de Los Marlins: Desde el 2004, los Marlins han trabajado junto al Departamneto de Parques y Recreación de la ciudad de Miami para ofrecer la Mini Liga de los Marlins. La liga es solo invitacional y se lleva a cabo en parques en áreas desfavorecidas de la ciudad. La liga ha crecido y ahora tiene una División Coach Pitch (menores de 9 años) y División Kid Pitch (menores de 12 años). Los jovenes que sobrepasan la edad limite pueden participar en el programa RBI. La liga recibe el apoyo económico de la Fundación Comunitaria de los Marlins con el apoyo de los jugadores. Todos los participantes de la liga tienen la oportunidad de conocer a los jugadores en una actividad especial previa a un partido. Se les regalan boletos para el juego y cupones para comida. Mini Marlins League

8 BASEBALL/BEISBOL Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equpiment Drive: Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla team up to encourage Marlins fans to donate to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Drive. The collected equipment is distributed to disadvantaged ball players in South Florida. The 2009 Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Drive will take place on July 17. Marlins Youth Baseball Clinic Series: The Marlins Youth Baseball Clinic Series features Marlins players and coaches reinforcing the fundamentals of pitching, hitting and fielding. MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Competition: MLB Pitch, Hit and Run is a grassroots skills competition, for children ages 7-14, that focuses on developing all-around players in the three fundamental baseball elements: fielding/throwing, batting and base running. Youth Baseball and Softball Partnership Program: The Marlins invite youth baseball and softball leagues throughout South Florida to become partners. Benefits include access to group rates for tickets, parades for league participants and exclusive league recognition during games. Recolecta para Fondos de Equipo de Béisbol: Hanley Ramírez y Dan Uggla están uniendo esfuerzos para alentar a los fanáticos de los Marlins a donar durante la Campaña para el Fondo de Equipo del Béisbol del Mañana. Los equipos que se recopilan durante la campaña se distribuyen por medio de Boys and Girls Clubs a los jugadores desfavorecidos del sur de la Florida. La recolecta se llevara a cabo el 17 de julio. Serie de Clínicas Juveniles de Béisbol: La Serie de Clínicas Juveniles de Béisbol presenta a jugadores y entrenadores de los Marlins que repasan los fundamentos del picheo, el bateo y el fildeo. Competencia MLB Pitch, Hit & Run: La MLB Pitch, Hit and Run es una competencia para niños entre los 7 y 14 años de edad, dedicada al desarrollo de jugadores completos en los tres aspectos fundamentales del béisbol: fildeo/lanzamiento, bateo y corrida de bases. Programa Juvenil de Beisbol y Softball: Los Marlins invitan a las ligas de béisbol y softball de todo el Sur de la Florida a unirse a este programa. Los beneficios incluyen el acceso a tarifas de grupo para la adquisición de boletos, desfiles para los participantes de las ligas y reconocimiento exclusivo de las ligas durante los juegos. Alfredo Amezega at the Marlins Youth Baseball Clinic

9 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/PARTICPACION EN LA COMUNIDAD Ballpark Buddies: Annually, over 50,000 tickets are distributed to local charities and underprivileged youth groups during the season. The tickets are provided by Marlins players, sponsors and supporters. Community Corner: The Community Corner, located at Section 149, is the gameday headquarters for the Florida Marlins Community Foundation. Additionally, local community organizations are invited to showcase their programs at the adjacent Community Clubhouse. Speakers Bureau: The mission of the Florida Marlins Speakers Bureau is to educate fans and convey a positive message about the sport of baseball. The Speakers Bureau encourages front office members to actively communicate the Club s vision for the future, while listening carefully to the community for feedback. Amigos del Parque: Anualmente se distribuyen más de 5,000 boletos a instituciones de beneficencia y grupos juveniles desfavorecidos, durante la temporada. Los boletos de cortesía son obsequio de los jugadores de los Marlins, patrocinadores y colaboradores. Kiosko Comunitario: El Kiosko Comunitario, ubicado en la Sección 149, funciona como oficina central de la Fundación Comunitaria de los Florida Marlins. Además, las organizaciones comunitarias locales quedan invitadas a exhibir sus programas en el kiosko adyacente. Portavoces: La misión de la Oficina de Portavoces de los Florida Marlins es informar a los fanáticos y transmitir un mensaje positivo acerca del béisbol. La Oficina de Portavoces exhorta a los funcionarios del equipo a que comuniquen activamente la visión futura del Club, y a escuchar atentamente las opiniones de la comunidad. Youngsters from the Overtown Youth Center at the PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) Clinic

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11 COMMUNITY PARTNERS/ALIANZAS COMUNITARIAS American Red Cross: The Marlins partner with the American Red Cross to host the annual Hurricane Awareness Night, which encourages all South Floridians to prepare early for the beginning of the hurricane season Boys and Girls Clubs of America: The Marlins partner with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the official charity of Major League Baseball, by providing tickets, memorabilia, promotional items and funding for their programs. International Kids Fund/Holtz Children s Hospital: The Marlins and MLB partner with the International Kids Fund at Holtz Children s Hospital in Miami. Many Marlins, as well as players from other teams, visit kids at the hospital. Make-A-Wish Foundation: The Marlins support the Make-A-Wish Foundation by granting the wishes of children who dream of being a Marlin for a day and by providing funding for their programs. Cruz Roja Americana: Los Marlins trabajan conjuntamente con la Cruz Roja Americana para presentar anualmente la Noche de Preparación Contra los Huracanes, que exhorta a las comunidades del sur de la Florida a prepararse con anticipación para el inicio de la temporada de huracanes. Boys and Girls Clubs of America: Los Marlins trabajan conjuntamente con Boys and Girls Clubs of America, institución de beneficencia oficial del Béisbol de Grandes Ligas, para ofrecer boletos, objetos de recuerdo, artículos promocionales y fondos para sus programas. International Kids Fund/Holtz Children s Hospital: Los Marlins y MLB trabajan conjuntamente con International Kids Fund del Holtz Children s Hospital de Miami. Numerosos integrantes de los Marlins, así como jugadores de otros equipos, visitan a los niños enfermos de ese hospital. Make-A-Wish Foundation: Los Marlins brindan su apoyo a Make-A-Wish Foundation, haciendo realidad los deseos de los niños que sueñan con ser Marlins por un día, y aportando fondos para sus programas. Brett Carroll and Anibal Sanchez serving lunch at The Camillus House in Miami

12 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/FUNDACION COMUNITARIA Foundation Raising Funds: The Florida Marlins Community Foundation (FMCF) raises money to support education, the arts and baseball in South Florida through our players, special events, corporate sponsorships, grants and ongoing activities. Recaudando Fondos para la Fundación: La Fundación Comunitaria de los Florida Marlins (FMCF por sus siglas en inglés) recauda fondos para ayudar a la educación, las artes y el béisbol en el sur de la Florida, utilizando a jugadores, eventos especiales, patrocinios corporativos, donaciones y actividades continuas con ese propósito. Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez hanging out with fans at the 2009 Dinner on the Diamond. The Home Run Challenge gives fans the chance to swing for the fences at Land Shark Stadium, and helps raise money for a good cause! Marlins Pitcher Ricky Nolasco at the 2009 Bank United Celebrity Classic at Bonaventure Country Club. Marlins All-Star Shortstop Hanley Ramirez trying his luck at the annual Fish N Chips event. Chris Volstad at the 2009 Dinner on the Diamond event

13 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/FUNDACION COMUNITARIA Foundation, Giving Money: The Florida Marlins Community Foundation (FMCF) is making South Florida a better place to live through it s Cornerstones for Kids programs. Here are some of the organizations who receive funding from the FMCF: Fundación, Dando Dinero: La Fundación Comunitaria de los Florida Marlins (FMCF) está transformando el sur de la Florida en un sitio mejor para vivir, por medio de sus programas Cornerstones for Kids. Estas son algunas de las instituciones que reciben fondos de la FMCF: Nova Southeastern University Teach for America Quantum House Humane Society of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties Marlins staff volunteering at the Broward Sheriff s Toy Drive

14 ALL HEART AWARD/PREMIO TODO CORAZON All Heart Award: The All Heart Award is presented to the Marlins player who best exemplifies the team s commitment to the South Florida community and for his desire to better the community by making a positive impact and serving as a role model for others. All Heart Award Winners Premio Todo Corazón: El premio Todo Corazón es un reconocimiento al jugador de los Marlins que represente mejor la dedicación del equipo a la comunidad del sur de la Florida y su deseo de mejorar la misma lograr un impacto positivo sirviendo de ejemplo para los demás. Ganadores del Premio Todo Corazón 2000 Ryan Dempster 2001 Preston Wilson 2002 Mike Redmond 2003 Juan Pierre 2004 Jeff Conine 2005 Dontrelle Willis 2006 Dontrelle Willis 2007 Miguel Cabrera 2008 Luis Gonzalez 2000 Ryan Dempster 2001 Preston Wilson 2002 Mike Redmond 2003 Juan Pierre 2004 Jeff Conine 2005 Dontrelle Willis 2006 Dontrelle Willis 2007 Miguel Cabrera 2008 Luis Gonzalez Luis Gonzalez spending time with the 2008 RBI Senior All-Stars as they prepare to compete in the RBI World Series in California

15 PLAYER INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPACION DE LOS JUGADORES Player Involvement: Through Cornerstones for Kids, players and coaches are given the opportunity to make a difference in the community. Many of our players take their commitment a step higher by adding their personal touch. Participacion de los Jugadores: Por medio de Cornerstones for Kids, se les proporciona a jugadores y entrenadores la oportunidad de marcar una diferencia en la comunidad. Muchos de nuestros jugadores van más allá del compromiso, agregándole al mismo un toque personal. Hanley Ramirez/Dan Uggla: Ramirez and Uggla team together to promote the Annual Equipment Drive. Equipment collected during the drive is given to disadvantaged ball players at the Boys and Girls Club of Miami. Marlins Wives Fund: The Marlins Wives encourage fans to join them in making a difference in the South Florida community. Through the Wives Tackle Box Auction and the Annual Back-to-School Drive the wives raised $10,000 for the SOS Children s Village in Additionally, the Annual Dinner on the Diamond benefits the Daily Bread Food Bank and Camillus House. Hanley Ramirez/Dan Uggla: Hanley Ramírez y Dan Uggla están uniendo esfuerzos para promover la Recaudación Anual de Equipos. Los equipos que se recopilan durante la campaña se distribuyen por medio de Boys and Girls Clubs a los jugadores desfavorecidos. Fondo de las Esposas de los Marlins: Las esposas de los Marlins exhortan a los fanáticos a trabajar para tener una comunidad mejor en el Sur de la Florida. Por medio de la Subasta de las Esposas de los Marlins y la Recolecta para el Regreso a la Escuela, las espoas recaudaron $10,000 para SOS Children s Village en el Además, el evento anual Dinner on the Diamond beneficia al Daily Bread Food Bank y a Camillus House. Fredi Gonzalez and Gaby Sanchez at Lenora B. Smith Elementary School in Miami

16 PLAYER INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPACION DE LOS JUGADORES Alfredo Amezaga Serves as a spokesperson for the Marlins@School program / Participa como portavoz del programa Marlins@School Jorge Cantu Sponsors the Mini Marlins T Ball division and serves as a spokesperson for Tobacco Free Florida / Patrocina la División de Mini Marlins T Ball y participa como portavoz de Tobacco Free Florida Brett Carroll Serves as a spokesperson for Tobacco Free Florida and implements the Autographs for a Cause program / Participa como portavoz del programa Tobacco Free Florida y el programa de Autografos para la Causa Fredi Gonzalez Serves as a spokesperson for the Marlins@School program and supports the Boys and Girls Clubs through Wins for Kids / Es portavoz del Programa Marlins@School y apolla the Boys and Girls Clubs Jeremy Hermida Serves as a spokesperson for the Marlins@School program and supports Special Olympics / Es portavoz del Programa Marlins@School y apolla la Olimpiadas Especiales Matt Lindstrom Serves as a spokesperson for Tobacco Free Florida /Participa como portavoz de Tobacco Free Florida Cameron Maybin Serves as a spokesperson for the Marlins@School program and Tobacco Free Florida and supports The Jackie Robinson Foundation / Participa como portavoz de los programas Marlins@School y Tobacco Free Florida y apoya la Fundación de Jackie Robinson Andrew Miller Serves as a spokesperson for the Marlins@School program and implements the Autographs for a Cause program / Participa como portavoz de los programas Marlins@School y Autógrafos por una Causa Ricky Nolasco Sponsors the Mini Marlins Coach Pitch division and serves as a spokesperson for Tobacco Free Florida / Patrocina la División de Mini Marlins Coach Pitch y participa como portavoz de Tobacco Free Florida Hanley Ramirez Serves as a spokesperson for the Marlins@School program and sponsors the Mini Marlins Kid Pitch division and Marlins RBI League / Es portavoz del Programa Marlins@School y patrocina la División de Mini Marlins Kids Pitch y la Liga de RBI de los Marlins Chris Volstad Serves as a spokesperson for the Marlins@School program / Participa como portavoz del programa Marlins@School Brett Carroll spending time with youngsters at Lion Country Safari in Palm Beach

17 HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?/ COMO PODEMOS AYUDARLE? How Can We Help You?: For information on these programs or to download corresponding forms, log on to the Community Section at Ballpark Buddies/Corporate Partners for Youth: Local charitable organizations and youth groups are encouraged to participate in the Ballpark Buddies program. The Ballpark Buddies Request Form is available at online. Billy The Marlin: Billy The Marlin is available for appearances for all occassions. The Billy The Marlin Request Form is available online. Celebration Club/Catch of the Day: For a small donation, the Celebration Club enables fans to display a message on Marlins Vision. In addition to having the message shown during the middle of the sixth inning, fans receive a photograph of the scoreboard message. Messages and deliveries of gift bags/roses are accepted for each game on a first-come, first-serve basis. A Marlins stadium tour is also available as part of the Al s Florist & Gifts Catch of the Day. Cómo Podemos Ayudarle?: Para información acerca de estos programas, o obtener las formas correspondientes, entre a la Sección Comunitaria de Amigos del Parque/Socios Corporativos para la Juventud: Se invita a las instituciones de beneficencia y grupos juveniles locales a participar en el programa de Amigos del Estadio. La solicitud de inscripción está disponible en Billy The Marlin: Billy The Marlin está disponible para presentaciones en toda ocasión. La solicitud para los servicios de Billy The Marlin está disponible en Club de Celebración/Atrapada Del Dia: Por una módica cuota nominal, el Club de Celebración permite a los fanáticos la presentación de un mensaje en la pantalla de Marlins Vision. Además de presentar los mensajes durante la parte intermedia de la sexta entrada, los fanáticos reciben una fotografía del mensaje mostrado en la pizarra. Los mensajes y las entregas de flores y cestas de regalos serán aceptados para cada juego según el orden de llegada. Una visita guiada del estadio tambien esta disponible como parte del programa Al s Florist & Gifts Catch of the Day, Community Clubhouse: Community organizations are invited to utilize the Community Clubhouse to distribute information and heighten awareness for their cause. The booth is located in the Community Corner at Section 149. The Community Clubhouse Request Form is available online. Kiosko Comunitario: Las organizaciones comunitarias están invitadas a utilizar el Kiosko Comunitario para distribuir información y crear conciencia acerca de sus causas. La caseta está ubicada en la Sección 149. La solicitud para el uso del Kiosko está en Dan Uggla and Jack McKeon at FanFest 2009

18 HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?/ COMO PODEMOS AYUDARLE? Community Foundation Grants: Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations in the South Florida area that focus on education, the arts and youth baseball/softball. The Grant Request Form is available online Fan Mail: Letters to a specific player should be sent to the Marlins, c/o player s name. We do not guarantee that letters to specific players will be answered or returned, but we do respond to general team fan mail. Those letters should be sent to the Marlins c/o Fan Mail. Campañas de grupos pro recaudacion de Group/Fund Raising Efforts: fondos: The Marlins offer special group rates for events such Los Marlins ofrecen boletos a precios especiales para eventos tales como as Dugout Buddies, Baseball Buddies, Salute to Youth los Dugout Buddies, Baseball Buddies, Salute to Youth Baseball Days, Baseball Days, Scout Nights and Religious Organization las Noches de Scouts, y las noches para organizaciones religiosas. Nights. For more information, contact Marlins Group Sales Para más información, llame al Departamento de Ventas de los at SAVE. Marlins al SAVE. Requests for Marlins Promotional Items and Memorabilia: The Florida Marlins support local, nonprofit organizations in their fundraising efforts. The In-Kind Donation Request Form is available online. A minimum of 4 weeks notice is required in order for requests to be considered, and the Marlins accept requests from the same organization once per year. NOTE: ITEMS ARE NOT ACCEPTED TO BE AUTOGRAPHED BY PLAYERS. Speakers Bureau: Members of the Marlins front office are available for speaking engagements through the Marlins Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau Request Form is available online. Donaciones de la Fundación Comunitaria: Se conceden donaciones a instituciones sin fines de lucro del sur de la Florida, dedicadas a la educación, las artes y el béisbol y softball juveniles. La solicitud para una donación está disponible en Correo de fanáticos: La correspondencia para determinados jugadores deberá ser enviada a los Marlins, c/o nombre del jugador. No garantizamos que las cartas a determinados jugadores serán respondidas o devueltas, aunque siempre respondemos al correo general de fanáticos dirigido al equipo. Dichas cartas deberán ser enviadas a los Marlins c/o Fan Mail. Solicitud de artículos promociónales y recuerdos de los Marlins: Los Florida Marlins respaldan a las instituciones locales sin fines de lucro en sus iniciativas de recaudación de fondos. La solicitud para donaciones (In-Kind Donation Request Form) está disponible en el sitio Web de los Marlins. Se requiere el envío de las solicitudes por lo menos con cuatro semanas de antelación para considerarlas, tomando en cuenta que los Marlins no aceptan más de una solicitud al año por parte de una misma organización. NOTA: NO SE ACEPTAN OBJETOS PARA SER AUTOGRAFIADOS POR LOS JUGADORES. Portavoces: Funcionarios de los Marlins están disponibles para charlas, a través del Marlins Speakers Bureau. La solicitud del Speakers Bureau está disponible en Chris Volstad at Miami Seaquarium

19 THE FLORIDA MARLINS SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS/LOS FLORIDA MARLINS APOYAN A LOS SIGUIENTES PROGRAMAS COMUNITARIOS: Club of the American Cancer Society 211 Broward 211 First Call for Help 30 Games for 30K Abandoned Pet Rescue Abriendo Puertas ACLU Foundation of Florida Acreage Pines Elementary Actors Playhouse Ada Merritt K-8 Center PTA Advent Luthern Church AG Bell Florida Aish Ha Torah Aleph Institute Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts Alfalit International, Inc All Angels Academy All Children s Hospital Foundation All Saints Catholic School All Souls Catholic School Alliance for Aging Allied Doors Foundation Almendares Baseball Alper JCC ALS Recovery Fund Alzheimer s Family Center American Alliance for People with Disabilities American Association of Kidney Patients American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Lung Association of Florida American Medical Directors Assoc. Foundation American Red Cross of Greater Miami and the Keys American Youth Soccer Organization America s Second Harvest of the Big Bend Amigos for Kids Amor en Accion Andy Roddick Foundation Angel s Caring Eyes Animal Welfare Society Ann Storck Center Archbishop McCarthy High School Booster Club Archdiocese of Miami Arthritis Foundation Arts and Business (Council of Miami) ArtStart ASPIRA Eugenio Maria de Mostos Youth Leadership Charter School Association for Retarded Citizens, Brevard County Association for Retarded Citizens, South Florida Aventura Police Department Babe Ruth League Baptist Children s Hospital Barry University Baseball Charitable Trust Baskings Ridge Little League- Florida Marlins Batting World Baumholder Middle/High School Belle Glade Lions Club Berean Christian School Best Buddies Florida Beth David Congregation Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Christian School Bethesda Hospital Foundation Big Brothers Big Sisters Broward County Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami Blue Lakes Elementary Boca Friends for Cancer Research Boca Raton Community High School Boca Raton Historical Society Boca Raton Municipal Golf Course Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton PAL Boca Raton Synagogue Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors Boston Bruins Foundation Boy Scouts of America Boynton Beach Faith Based CDC Boynton Beach Fishing Academy Boys and Girls Clubs of Alachua County Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County Boys and Girls Clubs of Collier County Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee County Boys and Girls Clubs of Martin County Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade County Boys and Girls Clubs of Monroe County Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Brain Injury Association of Florida Breast Cancer Awareness Group BRIDGES Montessori Bright Futures International Brockton Rox Broward Community Charter School Broward Community College Foundation Broward County Environmental Protection Department Broward County Fair Broward County Public Schools Broward Education Foundation Broward General Medical Center Broward Health Broward House Broward Housing Solutions Broward Sheriff s Office Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Caddy for a Cure Calusa Elementary School Calvary Baptist Church Calvary Christian Academy Camillus House Camp Boggy Creek Campus USA Can Publicity for Ever After Miami Canadian Army Forces Candlelighters of Southwest Florida Canine Companions for Independence Cape Elementary Cardinal Newman High School Baseball Caribbean Baseball League CARRFOUR Supportive Housing Carrollton School Carrollwood Care Center Cason United Methodist Church Castle Rock Convalescent Center Cathedral of Hope Catholic Hospice Cats Exclusive Center for Family & Child Enrichment Center for the Visually Impaired Central Florida YMCA Central Park Elementary Chai Lifeline Challenger Learning Center CHARLEE Homes for Children Charlie Company Charlie s Fight Chef David s Kidz Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Childnet Children & Youth Life Children s Cancer Fund Children s Dream Fund Children s Miracle Network Childrens Opportuntiy Group Children s Organ Transplant Association Chocachatti Elementary School Cholee Lake Elementary School Christ Church School Christ Church United Methodist Christ Fellowship Church Christ the King Lutheran Preschool Christian Homeschool Athletic Associaton Church of Saint Martha Church of the Open Door Circle of Love, South Florida Citizens Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade Citrus Memorial Hospital Foundation City of Hialeah City of Hollywood - Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts City of Hope Sunrise Chapter City of Lauderdale Lakes - Recreation Programmer City of Miami City of Miami - Programs for Persons with Disabilities City of Miramar City of Opa Locka City Theatre Cleveland Cavaliers Coalition for the Homeless Cobras Baseball Booster Club Coconut Palm Elementary Colonial Drive Elementary School Commercial Real Estate Women Community Health Centers Community Health of South Dade Community Neighborhood Helping Concordia Lutheran School Concours d Elegance Congregation Beth Shalom Congregation Kol Tikvah Connecting For the Cure Connor Morans Children s Cancer Foundation Continental Societies Cooper City Elementary Cooperative Feeding Program Cooperstown Youth Baseball Coral Cove Elementary Coral Gables Community Foundation Coral Gables Firefighters Benevolent Assoc. 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20 The Florida Marlins...Building a Brighter Future Through Education, the Arts and Baseball Senior Vice President, Communications And Broadcasting PJ Loyello Community Outreach Manager Angela Smith Community Outreach, Player Relations Coordinator Alex Morin Community Outreach, Neighborhood Ballpark Liaison and Family Services Assistant Juan Garciga Florida Marlins Community Foundation President David P. Samson Executive Director Nancy Olson Director of Foundation Development Jennifer Diliz Program Coordinator Jeremy Stern Event Coordinator Kelly Schnackenberg Intern Stephanie Gaywood Intern Casey Miller 2267 Dan Marino Blvd. Miami, FL Hotline: or Design & Layout: Alfred Hernández, Derek Reese, Florida Marlins Photo Credits: Angela Smith, Alex Morin, Jeremy Stern, Robert Vigon, Denis Bancroft