Minneapolis, MN
June, 2010
Twins Territory Joins REDA in
the Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Thursday, June 3rd
Volunteer Appreciation Night at
North End Elementary
In honor of Mexico’s anniversary for their victory at “Battle
of Puebla” in 1862, the Minnesota Twins joined Riverview
Economic and Development Association (REDA) to
celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Psi Chapter brothers of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. at District del Sol’s yearly
festival in St. Paul. The event took place on Saturday, May
8th and consisted of a number of different activities. The
Twins set up their booth in the “Cinco Sports Zone” and
participated in the morning parade which jump started the
event with energetic families and friends.
Saturday, June 12th
Autograph Party at Target Field
Wednesday, June 16th
14th Annual Hispanic Marketing
Midwest Conference
Wednesday, June 16th
Minnesota Black Chamber of
Commerce Networking Event at
Target Field
Wednesday, July 14th
Open House for Neighborhood
House/ Wellstone Center in St.
Paul
That Jason Kubel hit the very first
home run at Target Field?
That Michael Cuddyer won the
Roberto Clemente Award in 2006 for
best exemplifying the game of
baseball, sportsmanship, community
involvement and his contribution to
the Twin?
That the there will be 15 “Twins
Around Town” Statues in the image
of Joe Mauer with information from
different Twins seasons on it?
That Twin’s Hall-of-Famer and 3
time batting champion, Tony Oliva
(Tony-O), is the broadcasting analyst
for the Spanish Radio?
Mascot TC brought joy to many Twins Fans’ faces by
giving a number of hugs playful messages to them during
the parade. In addition, many young baseball players from
La Liga Hispana de Beisbol (Spanish Baseball League)
gathered in a large “Twins Territory” pick-up truck
delivering candy and wonderful smiles as audio from
Spanish Radio plays. While this was going on, steppers
from Kappa performed intricate dance moves from their
fraternity’s tradition. Meanwhile, and for the remainder of
the day, many of the festival’s participants wait their turn in
line to play the “Twins Wheel of Fortune” to win prizes and
information about the Twins.
Twins
Support
Casa
de
Esperanza with "Home Runs
for Hope" at Target Field
On May 9th, the Twins celebrated the second year of “Home
Runs for Hope” with Casa de Esperanza at Target Field.
The event was designed to support the mission of Casa de
Esperanza to prevent domestic violence. The Twins also
promoted their emergency crisis line through the Spanish
Radio Baseball Network.
The Twins’ marketing department worked closely with Casa
de Esperanza in creating a video for the event. Michael
Cuddyer (outfielder) and Francisco Liriano (pitcher)
delivered a powerful message about the hard work and
commitment they have for the game of baseball and how
this same dedication and motivation should be given to
create healthy people in healthy communities by reducing
domestic violence.
Alfonso Cruz (President and Coach of La
Liga Hispana de Beisbol), Alfonso
Fernández (Play by Play Spanish Radio
Announcer), and Juan Aguilar (DJ) join
TC and La Liga Hispana de Beisbol
players for the Cinco de Mayo parade.
Twins staff and Kappa volunteers waited
in happily as an excited young fan spins
the “Twins Wheel of Fortune” to receive
her TC Bobblehead at the Cinco de Mayo
celebration.
Mascot TC with the child from Casa de
Esperanza after he threw the First Pitch
for Home Runs for Hope.
Prior, Casa de Esperanza sold out of tickets for Home Runs
for Hope. Almost an entire section was filled with people
who bought those tickets. Mason Graetz, a child from Casa
de Esperanza, was privileged to throw the first pitch during
that game. It is important to support overcoming issues that
are affecting our community, country, and world over.
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Sunday, June 27
Twins Admire
Performances
Multiregional
On Saturday, May 15th, Ballet Folklórico México Azteca
presented a wonderful night full of passionate dancers in
honor of traditional Mexican cultures known as “Noche de
Gala” (Gala Night). Twins Emerging Markets was in
attendance to support their visions, goals, and dreams.
Mariachi “Mi Tierra”, led by singer Silvia Rendón,
delivered an outstanding performance that outlined the
experience of México’s traditional dances. The mission of
México Azteca is “to bring a taste of Mexican heritage to
the world,” and Emerging Markets made that wonderful and
unique heritage a part of Twins Territory.
The Twins greatly enjoyed this traditional
Aztec dance performed by Mariachi “Mi
Tierra” at “Noche de Gala.”
The
performances raised the crowd off of
there feet with excitement!
Celebrate Diversity. It’s the one thing
we have in common.
Twins Spanish Radio Baseball
Network
interviewed
Josemy
Morales and María Pabón who work
at Casa de Esperanza to talk about
“Home Runs for Hope.”
It will be at Target Field!
Twins Show College Graduates
What it Takes to Get a Job
Twins Spanish Radio Baseball Network
interviewed Chef Pastor Jiménez about
his trajectory as a chef and how his hard
work is bringing great values in the
wonderful food provided at Target Field.
The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota
created a networking and job tailoring event through their
Career and Community Learning Center called “You’ve
Graduated, What Now?” Working closely with the U of M,
the Twins Emerging Markets department found it to be a
valuable opportunity to be a sponsor at the event. Raenell
Dorn, Diana Baul, and Louis Adams (Minnesota Twins
employees) sat at different round tables answering questions
recent graduates had about creating a resume, applying to
jobs, interviews, etc. The Twins were able to give them
feedback based on our hiring process. The Twins also gave
them great advice for applying to jobs at other companies,
since that is highly encouraged among all job seekers.
“You’ve Graduated, What Now?” was a great opportunity
for the Twins to let students know about the Sports
Internship and Career Fair in September.
Raenell Dorn and Diana Baul from the
Twins Human Resources department
advised recent graduates on different
techniques to getting a desired job at the
“You’ve Graduated, What Now?” event.