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VOLUME 10 EDITION 4

JULY—AUGUST 2010

UPCOMING EVENTS 2

GIVING BACK 3

RECENT EVENTS 4

MARLINS IN THE COMMUNITY 5

CHARITY HIGHLIGHTS 6

DONOR NOTES 7

CONTEST 8

All Star Game

The two players in Major League

Baseball to represent the most

teams at the All-Star game are

former Marlins Gary Sheffield and

Moises Alou; representing five

different teams each.

“My motto in my speech is going to be - - if you love the game, the game will love you back. Your legacy in this game is who you are, how you carry yourself. Your character, your integrity, is what people remember you by. That‟s something that was important to me …”

— Andre “The Hawk” Dawson

Source: Boston Globe

HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON HONORING ANDRE “THE HAWK” DAWSON

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI

FROM THE PRESIDENT

The Marlins Community Foundation, the Beacon Council of Miami and the Alzheimer‟s Association of South Florida invite you to a Hall of Fame Luncheon Honoring Andre “The Hawk” Dawson. Join current Marlins players and other Baseball greats to celebrate “The Hawk” for his solo induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame 2010 Class. Dawson is an eight-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glover. For reservations, please call (305) 623-6497 or visit www.marlins.com/dawson.

Dear Friends, I would like to dedicate this column to the outgoing Executive Director, Nancy Olson. Nancy has been an important part of our team for over a decade. The growth in the Florida Marlins

Community Foundation is due in large part to her effort, dedication, perseverance and love of the South Florida community. On behalf of Jeffrey Loria and everyone else whose lives have been touched by Nancy, we would like to wish her the best of luck during this next phase of her life!

Regards, David Samson

Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI), presented by KPMG, is a youth program t h a t p r o v i d e s the opportunity for kids to participate in organized baseball and softball. The RBI and Jr. RBI programs target children living in disadvantaged urban areas and promote interest in

baseball, academic achievement and social responsibility. On RBI Night at the Ballpark, the league participants will be recognized during a pre-game ceremony. The All-Star team and the Wood Bat Tournament Champions will also be acknowledged.

RBI NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK Friday, July 16

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BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE & WIVES TACKLE BOX AUCTION

Friday, July 23 and Saturday July 24

On Friday, July 23rd, the Marlins Wives will host the Annual Back to School Drive to help prepare South Florida‟s less fortunate children for school . Suppl ies such as

paper, pencils, folders, notebooks, backpacks, calculators, rulers, crayons, and even clothing such as socks and under garments, will be collected at the entrance gates. Each donor will receive two vouchers redeemable for Sunday - Thursday games for the remainder of the Marlins season.

On Saturday, July 24th the Marlins Wives will host the Annual Marlins Wives Tackle Box Auction during the Marlins vs. Braves game. The auction features tackle boxes from Marlins players with game-used equipment, autographed items and other objects unique to each player's personality.

The items collected and all proceeds from the auction will benefit the SOS Children's Village, which provides a safe home for abused, abandoned or severely neglected foster children.

Your donation for the 2010 Fans Care Weekend will go towards the purchase of game tickets for less fortunate youth in South Florida. Over the past five seasons, the Fans Care program has enabled over

60,000 children to attend a Marlins game. Children who participate in local South Florida youth organizations will experience the thrill of a Major League Baseball game, many for the first time in their lives. Fans Care Kids will attend the Friday, August 20 or August 22 Marlins game. All the pre-game activities for the Fans Care Weekend will take place on August 22.

Join the Marlins Community Foundation for the 2010 Fish 'N Chips Casino Party “A Night in Casablanca” on Thursday, September 2 at 6:30 pm at The Fairmont Turnberry

Isle Resort & Club in Aventura. Mingle with Marlins coaches, players, socialites, celebrities and an elite group of community leaders for an evening of fun and stakes at the Craps, Blackjack, Roulette and Poker tables. The event will feature an array of hors d'oeuvres from South Florida‟s finest restaurants, cocktails, music, a Tiffany & Co. “Mystery Box" wall and a silent auction filled with exciting items. Don‟t miss guest appearances by Billy The Marlin and the Marlins Mermaids.

FISH „N CHIPS CASINO PARTY “A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA”

Thursday, September 2

FANS CARE WEEKEND Friday, August 20 & Sunday, August 22

COMMUNITY CORNER - AT THE GAME

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ST. JOSEPH‟S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

The Florida Marlins Community Foundation raises funds for Cornerstones for Kids…Building a Brighter Future through Education, the Arts and Baseball. Since its inception, FMCF has given back over $7 million to the South Florida Community. The charitable purpose of the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, a public charity, is for educational, athletic, health, social and community service programs with a particular focus on South Florida’s youth.

South Florida non-profits are invited to apply for a grant from the Marlins Community Foundation. Submission deadlines are July 31 followed by October 31. Grants are judged on how the proposal relates to one or more of the Cornerstones: education, the arts and baseball or softball. In order to receive an application and instructions, email grants@marlins.com. For more information on how to apply visit www.marlins.com/grants.

It was “Marlins Day” at St. Joseph‟s

Episcopal School in Boynton Beach on

April 7 with the students wearing

Marlins gear and displaying signs of

support for the “Fish!” Billy The Marlin

and Nancy Olson were able to see the

renovated softball field thanks in part to

a grant awarded to the school by the

Marlins Community Foundation.

Celebration Club Commemorate a special birthday, anniversary or event by

displaying a message on Marlins Vision at a Marlins home game! Visit www.marlins.com/celebrationclub today to celebrate your special occasion!

Game Day Auctions Visit the Community Corner at Section 149 during all

home games, from the time gates open until the end of the third inning. Check out the nightly auction item, participate in raffles, sign up for events and find out what the Marlins are doing in the Community.

Raffles During all Marlins weekend games stop by the Community

Corner for one of our popular raffles! Fridays & Saturdays you can win Marlins Memorabilia and on Sundays you can win CASH with the 50/50 Raffle!

Visit www.marlins.com/raffles for more information.

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Fox Sports Florida & the FMCF hosted their 5th annual Fox Sports Florida Fantasy Auction presented by Tommy Bahama and Your South Florida Ford Dealers, on Friday, June 25th. The annual On-Air Auction, hosted by Tommy Hutton and Rich Waltz gave viewers the opportunity to bid on items featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Fans joined in on the action live, at Sun Life Stadium, with host Craig Minervini for an island infused night of bidding at the ballpark. Marlins Mermaids, Manatees and Billy The Marlin made special appearances throughout the night. Marlins Pitcher Clay Hensley also joined the party goers, signing autographs and taking photos. The event raised over $70,000 for the Marlins Foundation.

Fox Sports Florida Fantasy Auction

During the Florida State League All-Star Game on Saturday, June 12th, Nancy Olson presented a check for $12,000 to the President of the Florida State League, Chuck Murphy, on behalf of the Florida Marlins. This marks the eleventh year the Florida Marlins have partnered with FSL in offering scholarships to every team in the league. The Marlins Community Foundation has donated a total of $95,000 to the scholarship program which encourages and rewards school age employees and sends a message that an education is the key to success in life.

FSL All Star Game

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Marlins @ School is an on-line curriculum enhancement program that utilizes the Florida Marlins as the basis for the lessons. By leveraging the popularity of the sport and the Marlins, the program aims to help educators reinforce curriculum standards in a way that's fun and compelling for students. The program targets children in grades 4 through 6, and the lessons are linked to the curriculum areas of language arts, mathematics, science, health/fitness and geography. The 2010 Marlins @ School visits were

held during the last week of May. All Marlins players, coaches, broadcasters and manager visited 21 classes that participated in the Annual “Win-A-Marlin” contest. Schools were visited in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, and featured student presentations demonstrating what they had learned through Marlins@School.

Relief Pitcher Dan Meyer and Starting Pitcher Josh Johnson

Outfielder Chris Coghlan Infielder Gaby Sanchez

Outfielder Chris Coghlan and Infielder Wes Helms

Catcher Brett Hayes, Infielder Hanley Ramirez, Catcher Ronny Paulino, and

Closer Leo Nunez

Mascot Billy The Marlin

“O, the power of a letter? In 1998 after retiring from teaching I wrote to Nancy Olson asking to work on fan mail. Since then I have volunteered in many of the Florida Marlins Foundation‟s community projects. I am especially proud of the efforts the Marlins players and staff make on behalf of children in our area but also across the country and even internationally. The Marlins contribute to the of requests from schools, scouts, churches, Boys and Girls Clubs, our service men and women here and abroad, just to name a few. I am a lifelong fan of baseball and love to walk in Gate G to see our team win one more for The Fish! Volunteering for the Marlins Community Foundation provides me with the opportunity to connect with our loyal and generous fans and in some small way make a difference. GO MARLINS!” - Eileen F. Delaney

“I have been a volunteer for the Marlins for over 10 years. Because of my love for baseball, the Marlins were the best choice for me before and after retirement. I love going to the office and interacting with the young staff. I love reading the letters fans write to the Marlins. It makes me feel proud that our team is popular all over the world. I love Friday and Saturday night raffles because I get to be among the fans and help raise money for the Community Foundation. Without the

Marlins, life would be very dull.” - Sandy Doner

SOS Children‟s Villages - Florida is home to up to seventy-five foster

children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse,

neglect, or abandonment. The Village setting allows brothers and

sisters, often separated in foster care, to be reunited. nurturing and

support that SOS provides prepares them to be productive members of

society. SOS is accredited by the Council of Accreditation,

recognizing its continuing high standards and the quality services

provided to foster children. The Florida Village is part of a worldwide network of over 450 villages caring for disadvantaged children.

At SOS, the boys and girls experience their first stable and secure sense of home including everything from daily chores to

family outings, and playing with their friends. However, the SOS Village philosophy goes beyond providing just a roof, a bed, food and

clothing. The community of employees, volunteers, and friends enable the Village to provide numerous support

services such as case management, behavioral health services, therapy, tutoring, and life skills to help each child adjust, heal, and thrive as

they grow.

Since 2002, the Florida Marlins Community Foundation have been part of the SOS family, making a difference in the lives of

the Village children. With the help of the Marlins Wives, the Foundation hosts an annual Back to School drive for school

supplies, a Tackle Box Auction and offers tickets to SOS families for summer fun. Their support and friendship extends into the

off-season as Marlins staff and family members help with the holiday gifts and decorating as well as other special SOS events

throughout the year.

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Eileen and Sandy reading and answering Marlins fan mail.

Blooming Design

and Events is the

official event and

design partner of

t h e M a r l i n s

Community Foundation and have produced several events

including Fish „N Chips and the Awards Dinner. Their design

division along with a team of high-end designers who have

access to the freshest, most exquisite and unique flowers

available have made the Foundation‟s events truly memorable.

Top quality, care and attention to detail are paramount for every

event and Blooming can tailor each arrangement to your

specific requirements creating the most stunning and

imaginative displays. As a partner to the Marlins Community

Foundation, Blooming will donate 10% from any orders by

Marlins Fans… just mention the Marlins Community

Foundation when placing your order. At Blooming, if you can

imagine it, their highly skilled designers can create the floral

arrangements you desire. Whatever the reason or occasion for

flowers, Blooming Design can help select and design the floral

arrangements that meet your individual needs. Let Blooming

Design help you with your next event!

BLOOMING DESIGN

AND EVENTS

JULY 16

RBI Night

Celebrate with us as we recognize the RBI 2010 teams.

SEPTEMBER 2

Fish „N Chips

Join Marlins Players for an evening of fun and stakes at the Craps, Blackjack, Roulette and Poker tables.

AUGUST 20-22

Fans Care Weekend

Make a donation to help disadvantaged youth attend the Astros vs. Marlins games.

AUGUST 6

Dawson Tribute Luncheon

Join Marlins Players and

Baseball Greats to

celebrate Andre Dawson‟s

induction into the Baseball

Hall of Fame.

SEPTEMBER 3

Minor League Night Visit the Community Corner in

Section 149 and bid on items

from our minor league affiliates.

We are honored to be a part of the Marlins Community Foundation, as well as a contributor of some of the Foundation‟s largest events; such as the annual Golf Tournament and the Fantasy Auction. We are also a proud sponsor of the Ballpark Buddies program in which 25 disadvantaged children are able to attend any Friday, Saturday, or Sunday home game throughout the season. For these 13 weekends of baseball, New Era gives a total of 975 disadvantaged kids an experience they will never forget! We aren‟t just a cap company; we are a fixture in the sports world that is helping to make a difference in our community. Our hope is that these contributions enable the Marlins Community Foundation to help raise funds, making South Florida a better place and to ensure that fans are having the best experience possible. To learn more about the Ballpark Buddies program visit http://www.neweracap.com/.

Why We Donate to the Marlins Community Foundation:

JULY 23-24

Wives Weekend

Players‟ wives auction off tackle boxes

from Marlins players with game-used

equipment, autographed items and

objects unique to each

player.

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NEW ERA

WINS FOR KIDS Make a donation for every Marlins home and away win in support of the "Wins For Kids" pledge program! The money raised will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs, the official charity of the Marlins and Major League Baseball. Visit www.marlins.com/winsforkids to sign up today!

Each edition of the Community Connection features a contest for Marlins fans and FMCF supporters. All submissions must be emailed to FMCF@marlins.com by August 16th and only one winner will be chosen. If multiple correct answers are received the bonus section will be used to determine the winner.

This edition‟s prize: 2 Infield Box Tickets

and a personalized scoreboard message

(available Monday-Thursday)

In his first day as a Major Leaguer, Mike

Stanton went 3 for 5 with two runs

scored. He is only the second Marlins

rookie to post three hits in his Major League

debut. Who was the first?

Bonus Section: Guess how many RBI‟s the

Marlins will record in the month of August.