The official newsletter of the Florida Marlins Community Foundation The official newsletter of the Florida Marlins Community Foundation —— September 2009September 2009

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 $6.5 million dollars to the community! The purpose of this not-for-profit charitable organization is to promote educational, athletic, health, social and community service programs with a particular focus on South Florida's youth.

THE FMCF MISSION

Contributors: Nancy J. Olson, Jennifer Diliz, Jeremy Stern, Kelly Schnackenberg, Stephanie Gaywood and Casey Miller Edition: Sept. 2009 - Vol. 9, Issue 8

11th ANNUAL MDA JERSEYS OFF THEIR BACKS RAFFLE11th ANNUAL MDA JERSEYS OFF THEIR BACKS RAFFLE

The 11th Annual MDA Jerseys Off Their Backs Raffle offers fans the chance to win one of fifteen game-used & autographed Marlins jerseys. This is an opportunity for you to win a rare item from your favorite Marlins player. All winners in attendance will be presented the jersey that evening in a ceremony during the Marlins/Mets game.

Location: Marlins Game, Land Shark Stadium

Time: Tickets available from 5:30 pm - until the end of the 5th inning

Date: Saturday, September 26

Donation: Each raffle ticket is $5 or 5 for $20. Look for FMCF and MDA representatives throughout the ballpark in the lime green t-shirts. MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.

Participants do not need to be to present to win. If you are interested in obtaining tickets, just stop by the Community Corner at section 149 from September 11 – September 26 to make a donation. You can also call the Foundation at 305-623-6497 to obtain your raffle ticket.

Annual Garage Sale Annual Garage Sale -- September 23September 23 Closing Day Closing Day -- September 27September 27

It’s almost that time of year again...Marlins Closing Day. On Sunday, September 27, help the FMCF close out the regular season and pick up a 2010 Marlins Schedule. Visit the Community Corner at section 149 to take advantage of the last silent auction items of the 2009 baseball season. Find out about the FMCF’s off-season fundraising events. Join the fun at Gate H after the game. Say good-bye to the players at a special celebration. FMCF will be there as well. It’s Where You Wanna Be!

The 2009 FMCF Garage Sale will take place on Wednesday, September 23 during the Marlins/Phillies game at the Community Corner. You can shop for a variety of autographed/promotional items, framed memorabilia and a variety of game-used equipment from current and former Marlins players.

The ‘08 Winners and Volunteers celebrate together

FMCF Executive Director Nancy Olson appeared on the local MDA Telethon on Labor

Day. Proceeds from the 2009 MDA telethon reached over $60 million.

Join the Florida Marlins Community Foundation at Lucky Strike Lanes in Miami Beach on Sunday, October 4 for the last game of the Marlins regular season. The end of the year “Foundation Celebration” will offer a variety of food, soft drinks and bowling for a $20 donation at the door. Bring your family and friends while celebrating the last regular season with the FMCF. For information about this event, visit www.cornerstones4kids.com. Raffle prizes will be provided throughout the event. If you would like to donate an item to the raffle just let us know and your company will receive recognition at the event. Email us at FMCF@marlins.com with any questions. We hope to see you there!

The Foundation Celebration The Foundation Celebration -- October 4October 4

Time: 5:30 pm until the end the end of the 3rd inning.

Location: Community Corner - Section 149

RECAP OF RECAP OF FISH ‘N CHIPSFISH ‘N CHIPS The Florida Marlins Community Foundation (FMCF) hosted its 3rd Annual Fish ‘N Chips Casino Party presented by Fox Sports Florida at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club. The event raised $45,000 to benefit the Florida Marlins Community Foundation’s Cornerstones for Kids programs and the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund. Event co-chairs Fredi Gonzalez, Hanley

Ramirez and Jeff Conine were joined by coaches, players and an elite group of community leaders, celebrities and socialites for an evening of fun and stakes at the Craps, Blackjack, Roulette and Poker tables. A lush rose petal filled table with floating candle lights and orange rose pillars with baseballs seated on top, along with the tropical sounds of island music, Billy the Marlin and the Mermaids greeted guests as they entered the resort. The evening featured an array of hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, cocktails, music, a silent auction filled with exciting items and a Tiffany & Co. “Mystery Box” wall.

Guests entered the The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club while gazing at a waterfall setting.

Hanley Ramirez and Marlins President David Samson Alex and Sylvia Evans, Chris Coghlan, Henry and Christine Kraft

Guests at the blackjack tables.

Sponsors making this evening possible included: Fox Sports Florida; The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club; Tiffany & Co.; Premier Beverage; Florida Marlins LP; Calder Casino & Race Course; Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center at FAU; Law Office of Bruce H. Freedman, P.A.; Thunder Electrical Contractors, Inc.; John Papa, D.C.; MD Now Urgent Care; Bar Rosso Restaurant & Vinoteca; Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park; The Grill on the Alley; Ocean Prime; Sugar Fancies; Schakolad Chocolate Factory; Thira - A Taste of the Greek Islands; Bourbon Steak; Coca Cola; Corona Extra; Sabor Havana Cigars; Southern Audio Visual; Selecta Magazine; 790 The Ticket and Sharp Business Systems.

Event co-chairs Fredi Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez and Jeff Conine

Players Chris Coghlan, Jorge Cantu and Brendan Donnelly with guests

Excitement filled the air at the craps tables

FMCF CONTINUES TO FUND GRANTS FORFMCF CONTINUES TO FUND GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONEDUCATION, , THE ARTS THE ARTS AND AND YOUTH BASEBALLYOUTH BASEBALL

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DOTHANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO

The last date to submit a 2009 grant application is October 31 and must be accompanied with proper documentation representing your non-profit organization. Visit cornerstones4kids.com for information or email grants@marlins.com for more details. Examples of some of organi-zations who received grants included: educational tutoring assistance programs, enhancement of museum exhibitions and a youth baseball league for children with disabilities.

During the recent homestand from August 25-September 3, the FMCF contributed a total of $31,500 to the American Red Cross, Joe Dimaggio’s Children Hospital, Florida State League, United Cerebral Palsy and St. Thomas University. These donations are built upon long-term partnerships between the FMCF and the various local organizations. The photograph to the left was taken on August 30 during a pre-game check presentation. Nancy Olson, FMCF Executive Director, Fredi Gonzalez, Marlins Manager, and scholarship recipients from the Florida State League enjoyed the special occasion.

“It is because of the funds received from your grant program that we were able to help so many children have a great field trip experience here at the Resource Depot. Over the 8 week period we hosted 20 Field trips serving over 550 chil-dren from summer camps through-out the Palm Beach area...We thank you for this great program and for supporting our efforts at the Re-source depot of educating children about our environment and teach-ing: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.” Carolyn Vickey, Executive Director, Resource Depot

“Thank you so much for the FMCF’s wonderful support of The Roxy Theatre Group! We had a very success-ful summer with the reprise presentation of our musical production "West Side Story," our summer camp show and various other activities. Our 10-week performing arts summer camp, featured 306 campers ages 5-17...Additionally, our organization implemented an academic class to our most recent summer camp pro-gram to great success!”Susanne Pinedo, Communications Director, The Roxy Theatre Group, Miami.

“Thank You very much on behalf of the North Miami Little League. The All-Star team was the Florida District 8 Champions.”

As we wrap up the 2009 regular season, we cannot help but reflect on another great year of giving back to the South Florida community. We simply could not do it without our donors and volunteers. The Foundation has been pleasantly surprised in what we all know is a difficult economy. However, our fans and sponsors have not let us down. The Fox Sports Florida Fantasy Auction brought in over $30,000 more than in 2008. Of course, those extra innings and a Marlins win helped! Then there were the employees at the South Florida Jiffy Lube Stores who presented us a check for over $31,000! Fish ‘N Chips moved to a new venue. Our co-chairs, Fredi Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez and Jeff Conine, plus a fabulous host committee helped us more than quadruple our net from 2008! We cannot forget our volunteers. Yvonne Ortiz who works at Mount Sinai during the week is at every Sunday game giving out prizes at the wheel. Paulette Tucker is our champion when it comes to selling Super Saturday Raffle tickets. Steve Eckstein won’t leave the pool at Friday Nights Are Fun until the last grab bag is sold. When you put all of this together, you have a group of fans, sponsors and volunteers who enjoy Marlins baseball and helping us help the community! Thanks South Florida!

On September 8, donors Kevin Runner, Judie Gibson and Mark and Bryan Sette visited Citi Field in New

York by winning a Fantasy Auction experience. They enjoyed an unforgettable time with the Marlins including watching batting practice.

FMCF CONTRIBUTES OVER $58,000 TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITYFMCF CONTRIBUTES OVER $58,000 TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY

3rd Quarter Grant Recipients Challenger Baseball Habitat for Humanity of Broward County Pythian Youth Foundation, Inc. Children's Aid Club Henry Morrison Flagler Museum South Florida Scorpions

Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast Institute for Child & Family Health The Playground Theatre City of North Miami Jack & Jill Children's Center The Roxy Theater Group, Inc. Community Smiles Kingdom Agenda Ministries, Inc. Thelma B. Pittman Jupiter Pre-School, Inc.

Dade Marine Institute - South Miami City Ballet Voices for Children Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc. North Miami Little League Young At Art Children's Museum

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Northwest Baptist Christian Academy Youth Environmental Programs, Inc. Greater Miami Youth for Christ, Inc. Perrine Baseball & Softball Association Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches

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Registration and financial information for the FMCF may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommenda-tion by the state. Refer to: CH12597

FMCF Phone Line: 305-623-6497

Community Hot Line: 305-626-7470

E-Mail: FMCF@marlins.com

www.Cornerstones4Kids.com

Photographs courtesy of: Bancroft Creative Group, Florida Marlins L.P., Natalie Lewis,

Resource Depot and The Roxy Theatre Group

FMCF EVENT DATE FMCF Garage Sale September 23

MDA Jerseys Off Their Backs Raffle September 26 Marlins Closing Day September 27

Wins 4 Kids 1st Pitch winner announced October 5 FMCF 4th Quarter Grant Deadline October 31

Holiday Activities Begin November

SEPTEMBER ONLINE AUCTION Visit www.marlins.com/auction to view an amazing golf experience featuring Marlins Broadcaster Tommy Hutton. Don’t miss out on this chance to hit the links and enjoy lunch with Tommy. The package includes 5 separate foursomes and one spot in the 2010 Marlins Celebrity Golf Classic taking place at Parkland Golf & Country Club. Remember Marlins fundraising auction are available year-round to obtain unique memorabilia to add to your collection.