The Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund made collective contributions of $5.3 million during the 2008 baseball season.

The contributions, including cash grants, community program expenses,Twins tickets and memorabilia donations, supported a variety of causes in the Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida communities.

Highlights of the Twins 2008 community giving include:

Twins Community FundThe Twins Fields for Kids program granted $223,760 to build and renovate 49 Upper Midwest ballfields. Since 1999, more than $1.3 million has been granted to improve 372 Upper Midwest, Southwest Florida and Latin America ballfields.

The Twins “Play Ball!” Minnesota Youth Clinic program visited 27 Upper Midwest and nine Southwest Florida communities providing free baseball and softball instruction to more than 6,000 young people.

Grants totaling more than $120,000 were made to the Minneapolis and St. Paul park and recreation departments to operate Twins Rookie League and R.B.I. inner-city youth baseball and softball leagues. More than 6,000 participated in Twins Rookie League and R.B.I programs.

$7,000 in grants was donated to seven youth baseball and softball organizations to support regional tournaments and innovative efforts to expand youth baseball and softball in their respective communities.

Through the Diamonds and Dreams Academic Scholar-ship Program, 20 Upper Midwest high school seniors each received $1,000 for post-secondary education.

Minnesota Twins Baseball Community Contributions and OutreachMore than 5,500 community organizations received donations of Twins memorabilia to help raise funds for their work. Those organizations report raising more than $700,000 as a result of Twins’ contributions.

More than 40 current and former Twins players and their wives helped raise more than $1 million via fundraising events for Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida charities. The Twins distributed nearly $3 million worth of tickets through the TwinsCare program, which provides needy youth and families the opportunity to enjoy live Twins baseball.

Nearly 30,000 Twins incentive items were donated to more than 45 public libraries and schools across Minnesota and Iowa to help promote summer reading programs.

Twins players and Twins mascot T.C. made more than 250 community appearances in 2008.

For a complete list of Community Fund grants and programs, visit www.twinsbaseball.com/community. Applications for 2009 programs and grants will be available online in January.

Twins Contribute $5.3 million in Community Support During 2008 Season

Minnesota Twins Baseball Club | Minnesota Twins Community Fund34 Kirby Puckett Place, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612.375.1366 (phone) • 612.375.7480 (fax) • www.twinsbaseball.com

Volume 18 - WINTER 2008-2009Official Publication of the Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund

The Heart of Twins TerritoryTwins In the Community

Justin Morneau partnered with the Twins Community Fund to renovate a baseball field in Northeast Minneapolis

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Twins pitcher Kevin Slowey signs autographs at TwinsFest 2008

The Twins Community Fund’s largest fundraiser, TwinsFest, returns to the Metrodome Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25, 2009.

More than 50 former, current, and future Twins players will appear during the event. TwinsFest 2009 will feature players autograph and photo sessions, live and silent sports memorabilia auctions, free youth baseball and softball clinics, a National Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit, tour of the Twins clubhouse, auditions to sing the National Anthem prior to a 2009 Twins home game, and more!

Since its inception in 1989, TwinsFest has raised more than $3.6 million for the Twins Community Fund.

Fore more information and to purchase tickets, call 1-800-33-TWINS or visit www.twinsbaseball.com.

TwinsFest 2009 Dates Announced

The fifth annual Play Ball! Minnesota Youth Baseball and Softball Conference will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

The event will celebrate the beginning of the 2009 youth baseball and softball season by bringing together the region’s youth coaches, administrators and volunteers to discuss topics and issues related to the game and learn from the many conference breakout sessions.

Many of the conference breakout sessions will be led by

Twins alumni and will address various areas of coaching and skill development. Play Ball! Minnesota members and Twins front office personnel also will participate in the administration sessions.

For more information visit: www.playballmn.com.

Play Ball! Minnesota Conference Hosts Youth Coaches and Volunteers

The Twins Community Fund Diamonds and Dreams Schol-arship Program will grant a total of $40,000 in academic scholarships in 2009 to 20 high school seniors pursing post secondary education.

Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida students are eligible to apply for a Diamonds and Dreams scholarship.

Recipients must actively participate in an organized baseball or softball program, perform community service or volunteer work, demonstrate leadership skills and excel in academics.

The deadline to apply for a scholarship is March 1, 2009.

Visit www.twinsbaseball.com/community for additional information and application materials.

Diamonds and Dreams Scholarship Information Announced

Students who received 2008 Diamonds and Dreams scholarships are recognized before a Twins home game

The 49th Annual Twins Winter Caravan kicks off on January 12, 2009. This year’s Winter Caravan will visit more than 60 Upper Midwest communities between January 12 and January 29, 2008.

The Twins Winter Caravan features current and former players visiting schools, hospitals, service organizations and Upper Midwest companies during the day, with a traditional “hot stove league” program slated for each evening. The Winter Caravan is presented by Fox Sports North, KSTP Radio and the Twins Radio Network.

Members of the Twins radio/television broadcast team, including John Gordon, Dan Gladden, Dick Bremer, and Bert Blyleven, will lead each leg of Winter Caravan.

For more information on the Twins Winter Caravan, call 800-33-TWINS or visit www.twinsbaseball.com.

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Twins Spread Holiday Cheer with Week of Giving

The Minnesota Twins players and front office joined together in December 2008 to demonstrate community giving during the holiday season.

Kevin Slowey and Scott Baker visit with a fan during the 2008 Twins Winter Caravan

2009 Twins Winter Caravan Will Visit Upper Midwest Communities

Monday, Dec. 15: Tuesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 17

YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC AT COURAGE CENTER

PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE HOLIDAY PARTY

SOUTH HAVEN SENIOR RESIDENCE

Twins front office staff joined Twins clinicians and Harmon Killebrew in teaching baseball skills to disabled youth at Courage Center in Golden Valley.

Twins front office staff, Ron Gardenhire and TC served dinner to the residents of the temporary housing facility. The Twins also provided gifts to the child residents.

Twins staff and Tony Oliva visited residents of the affordable housing community for seniors, provided snacks and gifts to the residents and visited with them on a one-on- one basis.

Thursday, Dec 18 Friday, Dec. 19

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE BIKES FOR KIDS AT METRODOME

Twins staff and Tony Oliva delivered donated food items to the St. Paul organization and helped serve a turkey dinner to area residents.

The Minnesota Twins hosted a holiday party for Bikes for Kids, a non-profit foundation that gives the gift of a new bicycle to disadvantaged youth. Youth were treated to free food, games, a bike safety demonstration and received a free bike.

Twins clinicians lead a youth baseball clinic at the Courage Center.

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In 2008, the Twins Fields for Kids program granted $223,760 to build and renovate 49 Upper Midwest youth ball fields. Here are some of the results

Minnesota City, MN - Before

Holdingford, MN – Before Holdingford, MN – After

Minnesota City, MN - After

For the sixth straight year, the Minnesota Twins will host free youth clinics in Southwest Florida prior to spring training.

The clinics will be held in January and February 2009. These two-hour clinics are open to boys and girls ages 5 to 16 and require no registration.

Below is the schedule for the clinics. Visit www.twinsbase-ball.com for more information.

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Date Time Location

January 10 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Minnesota Twins / Lee County Sports

January 17 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Buckingham Little League

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Lehigh Little League

January 24 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cape Coral Little League / Jason Verdow Park

1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Bonita Springs Little League

January 31 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. DeSoto Little League

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Port Charlotte Little League

February 7 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. South Fort Myers Little League / Rutenberg Park

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. San Carlos Little League

Twins Host Youth Clinics in Southwest Florida

The Twins Community Fund will host Twins Youth Clinics in more than 30 Upper Midwest communities in 2009.

If your community is interested in hosting a clinic, please call 800-33-TWINS or visit www.twinsbaseball.com/community in January 2009, for more information and to download a host community application.

The complete Upper Midwest clinics schedule will be announced in April 2009.

Apply to Host a 2009 Upper Midwest Youth Clinic

Twins clinics help youth develop their baseball and softball skills

The mission of the Minnesota 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 and softball and the Minnesota Twins.

Twins Community Fund Mission

Community Members

Kevin Cattoor, ChairHeadwater SystemsTwin Cities, Minn.

Julianne ByeMinneapolis YWCATwin Cities, Minn.

Billy CollinsSt. Paul YWCATwin Cities, Minn.

Julie CravenHormel Austin, Minn.

Mark DienhartUniversity of St. ThomasTwin Cities, Minn.

Brent GishNational Indian Impacted Schools AssociationMahnomen, Minn.

Roger MoeNational Strategies, Inc.; Former Minn. State Senate Majority LeaderErskine, Minn.

Ron Nelson3M, RetiredTwin Cities, Minn.

Lea B. OlsenTwin Cities, Minn.

Mark SchiffmanHimle HornerTwin Cities, Minn.

Jim SenskeNew Ulm Baseball Association New Ulm, Minn.

David SteadMN State High School LeagueTwin Cities, Minn.

Jodie TanakaTempo Creative ConsultantsTwin Cities, Minn.

Kate WalkerMacalester CollegeTwin Cities, Minn.

Institutional Members

Becky Crain Twins Wives OrganizationTwin Cities, Minn.

Michael CuddyerTwins PlayerTwin Cities, Minn.

Ginny Hubbard MorrisHubbard RadioTwin Cities, Minn.

Elliot JaffeeUS Bank, Twin Cities, Minn.

Gene Larkin Former Twins PlayerNew Era FinancialTwin Cities, Minn.

Dave St. PeterTwins PresidentTwin Cities, Minn.

2008 Board of Directors

Contact us at:34 Kirby Puckett Place, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612.375.1366 (phone) • 612.375.7480 (fax)

www.twinsbaseball.com

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