in the community
Volume 9 - Fall 2006
Official Publication of the Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund
Twins Community Fund Awards $71,900 in Youth Baseball and
Softball Grants
The Twins Community Fund awarded $71,900 in youth
baseball and softball grants in July.
In partnership with The Toro Company and Land O’ Lakes,
the Twins Community Fund approved 15 Twins Fields for Kids
grants totaling $39,500. The Fund also contributed $20,000
to the Miracle League of Minnesota for the construction of
a Miracle Field in Rochester, Minn. The specialized field is
built with synthetic turf and serves children with physical and
mental disabilities.
In 2006, the Community Fund granted a total of $160,000 to
the Fields for Kids program, which makes cash contributions to
build and improve the condition of youth baseball and softball
fields in the Upper Midwest, Southwest Florida and Latin
America. Since the program’s inception in 1999, more than
$1.2 million has been granted to help renovate 285 ball fields.
Also in July, the Twins Community Fund awarded academic
scholarships of $1,000 each to 19 Upper Midwest high school
seniors via the Diamonds and Dreams Scholarship program.
Other approved grants include $3,800 to five organizations to
support state and regional youth baseball and softball
tournaments; $2,600 to three organizations to support the
development of youth baseball and softball programs in their
communities; and $1,000 to youth interested in attending a
summer baseball or softball camp.
The Twins Community Fund also approved grants totaling
$6,000 for the expansion of Twins Rookie League and Reviving
Baseball in the Inner Cities (RBI) youth baseball and softball
leagues in Duluth, Minn; Rochester, Minn; and Winnipeg,
Manitoba.
This is in addition to $110,000 in grants approved in April
to help the St. Paul and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation
departments operate Rookie League and RBI in their respective
communities. More than 8,000 youth participated in Rookie
League and RBI programs in 2006.
In total, the Community Fund contributed $291,600 in youth
baseball and softball grants during 2006. All available funds
for 2006 Twins Community Fund grant programs have been
awarded. Applications for 2007 grant programs will be
available on www.twinsbaseball.com after January 26, 2007.
Grants Approved June 2006
Twins Fields for Kids Grants
Organization
Community
Amount
Approved
Braham Area High
School
Braham, Minn.
$2,700
Canby Public Schools
Canby, Minn.
$2,700
Clearbrook, City of
Clearbrook, Minn.
$2,700
Courtland Recreation
Association
Courtland, Minn.
$2,700
Hopkins Sports
Hopkins, Minn.
$2,000
Janesville-WaldorfPemberton Schools
Janesville, Minn.
$2,700
Kenmare Summer
Recreation
Kenmare, N.D.
$2,700
Kennedy, City of
Kennedy, Minn.
$1,500
Lake Park-Audubon
Community
Education
Audubon, Minn.
$1,500
Lakeview Public
School
Cottonwood, Minn.
$2,700
Longville Area
Foundation
Longville, Minn.
$5,000
New Ulm Girls
Fastpitch
New Ulm, Minn.
$2,700
Robbinsdale Little
League
Robbinsdale, Minn.
$2,700
Robbinsdale Area
Youth Baseball
Association
Robbinsdale, Minn.
$2,700
Steele Park Board
Steele, N.D.
$2,500
TOTAL
$39,500
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RBI Tournament Recap
TWINS ROOKIE LEAGUE AND RBI GRANTS
Organization
City, State
Amount
Approved
Boys and Girls Clubs
of Duluth
Duluth, Minn.
$2,000
Boys and Girls Clubs
of Rochester
Rochester, Minn.
$2,000
Boys and Girls Clubs
of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Man.
$2,000
TOTAL
$6,000
TWINS TOURNAMENT GRANTS
City, State
Amount
Approved
Brooklyn Park Spring
Invitational
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
$1,000
God Bless America
Tournament
Fargo, N.D.
$1,000
Minnesota American
Legion Division I and
II State Tournament
St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota Lions AllStar Baseball
Tournament
Chaska, Minn.
$300
Minnesota State High
School League State
Tournament
Twin Cities, Minn.
$500
TOTAL
$3,800
City, State
Amount
Approved
American Legion Post
143 Baseball
St. Croix Falls, Wis.
$600
Family Pathways
Wyoming, Minn.
$1,000
MN VFW State
Baseball
Minneapolis, Minn.
Organization
$1,000
TWINS OTHER GRANTS
Organization
TOTAL
$1,000
$2,600
The Twins Community Fund hosted the Reviving Baseball in
Inner Cities (RBI) Midwest Region Tournament July 14-16.
RBI baseball teams from Chicago, Ill.; Kansas City, Mo.;
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.; and Seattle, Wash. participated in
the tournament.
Tournament games were held at Dunning Field in St. Paul and
Parade Stadium in Minneapolis.
The teams braved sweltering temperatures to play some great
baseball. Minnesota teams advanced to the championship
games in both the junior (ages 13-15) and senior (ages 16-18)
divisions but lost to Chicago in both games. With the wins,
Chicago advanced to the RBI World Series in Compton, Calif.
in early August.
The Twins RBI girls softball team also participated in the RBI
World Series. The team,
composed of athletes from the
Minneapolis Park and Recreation RBI softball program,
received an automatic bid to
play in California.
“These girls are all part of
Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board teams,” said
Amy Bassett, MPRB recreation leader. “They don’t play
on traveling teams or have
many chances to compete
at this level, but because of
Major League Baseball and
The Minneapolis skyline served
the Twins Community Fund, as a beautiful backdrop to
they had that opportunity.”
the 2006 RBI Midwest Region
Tournament.
The Twins RBI program is
operated in partnership with Major League Baseball and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul Parks and Recreation departments.
The Twins Community Fund donated more than $120,000 in
cash support to the Minneapolis and St. Paul Parks and
Recreation departments to operate Twins RBI programs in
2006.
RBI is a worldwide, Major League Baseball initiative for youth
ages 13-18. Founded in 1989, the program is designed to
promote baseball and softball in inner cities, while also
increasing self-esteem and encouraging academic participation
and achievement.
The Twins Community Fund honored the 19 recipients of the
Diamonds and Dreams Scholarship with an on-field pre-game
ceremony on July 1.
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Twins Community Fund Outreach
RBI serves more than 125,000 youth in 175 cities. In
Minneapolis and St. Paul, more than 6,000 youth participate in
the RBI program.
Twins, Killebrew and Subway help build Miracle Field
The Minnesota Twins have long held the belief that playing
ball is an opportunity every youth should have. That belief is
driving the effort to build a third Miracle League ball field for
children with physical and mental disabilities.
In partnership with Twins great and Hall of Famer Harmon
Killebrew and Subway® restaurants, the Twins will raise
$150,000 to build the “Subway® Restaurants Harmon
Killebrew Miracle Field.”
Minnesota’s first Miracle Field was built in 2005 in Blaine,
Minn., and a second field is currently under construction in
Rochester, Minn. The fields are being built with in-kind
support, including heavy equipment and labor costs, from the
Minnesota Utility Contractors Association.
The Miracle League of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization
whose mission is to provide every child with an opportunity
to play baseball. For more information, visit www.miracleleaguemn.com.
The field will be located in a Twin Cities community and will be
constructed with a synthetic turf that accommodates wheelchairs and other walking assistance devices while also helping to
prevent injuries.
Twins fans were introduced to Miracle League youth athletes
during on-field recognition ceremonies prior to select Twins
home games. Fans in attendance were encouraged to make
personal contributions to help build the new field.
The Twins also made a contribution of $5 per ticket sold for
the June 11, July 16, July 30, and August 20 Twins home games
using a discount coupon obtained from central Minnesota and
western Wisconsin Subway® restaurants.
In addition, all proceeds from the August 13-14 Killebrew
Classic dinner, auction and golf tournament at Legend’s Club in
Prior Lake will be used to build the new field. Local Subway®
restaurants will also make a cash contribution with funds raised
from in-restaurant promotions.
Twins mascot T.C. greets a Miracle Field player at the
dedication of the Miracle Field in Blaine.
3M and Play Ball! Minnesota Present Awards to Youth Coaches
The 3M – Play Ball! Minnesota Coaches Award honors youth
baseball and softball coaches who work to provide a positive
youth athletic experience for their players.
John Stigman and Tarek Tomes were selected at the end of the
season for the “Coaches of the Year” award and received roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations for two to Las Vegas.
This year seven Minnesota coaches were honored for their
coaching excellence prior to Twins home games. The winners
are:
This program is
sponsored by 3M, Play
Ball! Minnesota, and
the Twins Community
Fund.
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Mark Jacobsen – White Bear Lake
Ken Linn – Rochester
Tom Quinlan – Maplewood
John Stigman – Osakis
Tarek Tomes – Woodbury
Jody Wagner – Northome
Scott Walters – Burnsville
These coaches were selected for their abilities to teach the game
in a fun and positive manner; model and teach sportsmanship
and respect for teammates, opponents, officials, and game rules;
and help players develop good citizenship.
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Hrbek Bass Fishing Classic
Wives’ Volunteer Efforts
Current Twins players and coaches joined former Twins greats
and other celebrities on Lake Minnetonka June 12 for the
annual Twins Bass Fishing Classic, benefiting the Minnesota
Chapter of the ALS Association.
The 2006 season has been a busy one for the Twins Wives
Organization. The group, made up of Twins players’ and
coaches’ wives and fiancées, have volunteered their time to
support and fundraise for many charitable organizations.
The event, hosted by former Twins great Kent Hrbek and
presented by Kent Hrbek Outdoors, Ranger Boats, and Carrier,
was based at Maynard’s Restaurant on Lake Minnetonka.
In May, the wives organized a “Ball in Bag” fundraiser. Brown
paper bags, each containing one baseball autographed by a
Twins player or coach, were sold prior to a Twins home game.
The wives raised nearly $5,000 in one hour, and all proceeds
went to ovarian cancer research.
Johan Santana, Michael Cuddyer, Brad Radke, and Carlos Silva
were just some of the current players casting their lines for ALS.
Many former Twins also participated, including Hrbek, Tony
Olivia, and Harmon Killebrew.
In June, the Twins Wives Organization sold grab bags at the
Twins Autograph Party to raise money for the Twins
Community Fund. The group also served lunch at People
Serving People, and visited patients at Gillette Children’s
Specialty Healthcare, where they helped decorate cookies.
The Twins Wives Organization will wrap up the 2006 season
with a visit to Courage Center, a camp for children with
disabilities. The group will also sell coupon books to raise
money for the Breast Cancer Awareness Association.
Tournament host Kent Hrbek joins Brad Radke’s fishing team
at the end of the Hrbek Fishing Classic.
Twins players and celebrities were paired with professional
anglers on each boat. Twins Batting Coach Joe Vavra took
home the prize for catching the largest fish.
The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter, is the only Minnesota
not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight
against ALS. Hrbek’s father passed away from ALS in 1982.
Since that time, the Hrbek family and the Minnesota Twins
have helped to raise millions of dollars for the fight against ALS.
Owner’s Initiative
The Minnesota Twins once again partnered with the Pohlad
Family Foundation to help raise funds for youth-serving
charities in the Upper Midwest. This year’s charities - Youth
Care, We WIN and Portage for Youth - held fundraisers during
Twins home games.
The Pohlad Family Foundation provided grants to help each
organization cover the expenses of their fundraising event, while
the Twins donated more than 1,500 tickets to the groups. The
Owner’s Initiative program helped local charities raise more
than $116,000 last season.
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Twins in the Community
The Twins Wives Organization visited youth at Courage
Center in August. From left: Natalie Punto, Blake Kubel, Becky
Crain, Courage Center CEO Jan Malcolm, Zana White and
Corri Ford.
Twins Boat Raffled to Support Special Olympics
This summer, fans across Twins Territory had a chance to win a
boat while supporting a very special cause.
The Minnesota Twins and Special Olympics Minnesota, in
partnership with Ranger Boats Powered by Yamaha, raffled a
Twins-themed boat to a lucky winner on August 26 during the
Special Olympics Minnesota state softball tournament. Raffle
tickets were sold prior to Twins home games throughout the
summer, with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics
Minnesota.
The boat, accented with Twins logos, features the names and
numbers of Twins players who have had their number retired.
The Yamaha outboard motor also included two engine covers
– one autographed by members of the 2006 Twins team.
The Twins-themed boat was on display on the Metrodome
plaza prior to 2006 home games.
“We are pleased to partner with the Twins, Genmar, and Fox
Sports Net North on this unique fundraising opportunity,” said
Bill Fish, vice president of development for Special Olympics
Minnesota. “This one-of-a-kind boat is a terrific way to raise
awareness about and money for our important work.”
2007 Minnesota Twins and Twins Community Fund Events
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January 25 - Diamond Awards Gala
January 26-28 - TwinsFest 2007
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February 24 - First Spring Training Full Squad
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April 2 - Home Opener: Orioles vs. Twins
April 14 - Third Annual Play Ball! Minnesota
Youth Baseball and Softball Conference
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The Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund provided support to the following community organizations from May 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Adam Arthur Cooke Memorial Scholarship
All Saints Catholic Church
Allison Estby Benefit Fundraiser
ALS Association - MN Chapter
Alzheimers Association
Amber Alert Network
American Association of Zookeepers
American Business Womens Association
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Marketing Association
American Red Cross
Anderson Schools Community Education
Andover Football Association
Andover HS Volleyball Booster Club
Annunciation Youth Ministry
Arc Greater Twin Cities
Armatage Neighborhood Association
Arthritis Foundation
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Augsburg College Athletics
Augusta Booster Club
Autism Awareness Foundation
Autism Society of MN
Babe Ruth League World Series
Baraboo Hills Elementary School
Barbara Schneider Foundation
Barkstall Elementary School
Barron Area Health Foundation
Bat to Bases
Battle Lake Area Community Fund
Bemidji State University Foundation
Benjamin Walker Hanson Neonatology
Fund
Bennett Clayton Foundation
Best Prep
Bethany Christian Services
Bethel University
Bethesda Health and Housing
Big Brothers Big Sisters - Saskatoon
Big Lake Jaycees
Big Sandy Camp & Retreat Center
Big Stone Health Care Foundation
Bill Crumley Memorial Classic
Bill Kroner Memorial Scholarship
Blackduck High School
Blaine High School
Bloomington Art Center
Bloomington Sister City Organization
Bob Allison Ataxia Research Center
Bob Buckmeier Foundation
Boy Scouts of America
Boyceville Lions Club
Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji
Boys & Girls Clubs of Duluth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester
Boys & Girls Clubs of Winnipeg
Bradley House
Braham Area High School
Breast Cancer Awareness Association
Breck School Applause Auction
Brian Klinefelter Foundation
Brick By Brick Foundation
Brooklyn Park Fastpitch Association
Buffalo Football Boosters
Buffalo Rotary Club
Burnsville Baseball Association
Burnsville HS Hockey Booster Club
Calvary Center Cooperative
Camp Heartland
Canby Public Schools
Cannon Falls Education Foundation
Caring Tree
Catholic Aid Association
Chain of Lakes YMCA
Chamber Music Society of Minnesota
Charities in Action
Charles City High School
Charles Hall Youth Services
Chatfield Booster Club
Childrens Cancer Research Fund
Childrens Heartlink
Childrens Hospitals and Clinics
Childrens Platform Coalition
Childrens Surgery International
Childrens Theatre Company
Chisholm Community Foundation
Chris Miller Foundation
Christine Williams Education Fund
Church of All Saints
Church of St. Albert
Church of St. Augustine
Church of St. Boniface
Church of St. Charles
Church of St. Felix
Church of St. Helena
Church of St. Joseph
Church of St. Louis King of France
Church of St. Pascal Baylon
Church of St. Patricks of Cedar Creek
Church of St. Peter
Church of St. Raphael
Church of St. Stephen
Church of St. Timothy
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Church of the Holy Name
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of the Risen Savior
Circle of Life Hospice
City of Bloomington Parks and Rec
City of Clearbrook
City of Kennedy
City of Plymouth
Clear Lake High School
Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital
Foundation
Cologne Lions Club
Common Bond Communities
Community Alliance Church
Community Health Foundation
Community Place of Greater Rochester
Community Violence Intervention Center
Como Area Youth Hockey Organization
Confidence Learning Center
Copperleaf Foundation
Cottage Grove Royalty Scholarship
Program
Council for the Performing Arts
Courage Center
Courtland Recreation Association
Craig Kusik Irish Baseball Camp
Crosswinds East Metro Arts & Science
School
Cullen Childrens Foundation
Cumberland Baseball Association
Cumberland Shooting Stars
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Iowa
Dakota County Community Action Council
Dayton Elementary School
Delano Area Educational Foundation
DeLaSalle High School
Denmark Township Historical Society
Department of Veterans Affairs
Dick Whitbeck Memorial Tournament
District 112 Youth Baseball Program
Divine Mercy Catholic Church
Dodge Nature Center
Don Macbeth Memorial Fund
Donald D. Eustice Scholarship Committee
Donor Awareness Softball Tournament
Douglas County Hospital
Down Syndrome Awareness Center
Dubuque Thunderbirds Booster Club
Ducks Unlimited
Duluth Huskies Baseball Club
Dunwoody College of Technology
Eagle Valley Sports Boosters
Eden Prairie Hockey Association
Edina Soccer Clubs
Educational Foundation of Birchwood
Elizabethtown Rotary Club
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Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce
Ellsworth Area Dollars for Scholars
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Emergency Food Shelf
Emmanuel Christian Center
Epiphany Youth Program
Episcopal Homes of Minnesota
Exchange Club Center for Family Unity
Expo Discovery Club
Fairfax Cardinals Amateur Baseball Team
Fairmont Youth Hockey Association
Fairview Foundation
Faith Baptist Church
Faith in Action
Faith United Methodist Church
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
Family of Christ Lutheran Church
Family Pathways
Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club
Farmington Eagles Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fillmore Central Booster Club
Foley Intermediate School
Footprints of Hope
Foundation of WI Indianhead Tech. College
Francis Open
Frazee Wrestling Boosters
Fred Moore Middle School
Freedom Veterans Memorial Park
Friends of St. Paul Baseball
Friends of Wood Lake Nature Center
Friendship Ventures
Fulda Area Community Club
Gillespie Center of Mound
Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley
Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council
Girls International Forum
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Golden Valley Federated Womens Club
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Grace United Church of Christ
Grape Community Hospital Foundation
Great Northern Bank
Great Plains Zoo
Greater Menomonie Area Community
Foundation
Greene Central High School
Gregg Moss Memorial
Guardian Angels Church
Guardian Angels Health and Rehab
Center
Gulf Middle School
Gustavus Adolphus College
Habitat for Humanity
Hands of Hope Resource Center
Harding H Club
Hayfield High School
Headwaters Christian Youth
Hennepin Technical College Foundation
Holy Angels
Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross School and Parish
Holy Family School
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
Hopkins Sports
House of Prayer Lutheran Church
Hudson Health Foundation
Hudson Rotary Club
Hull Christian School
Huntingtons Disease Society of America
Hutchinson Jr. League Baseball Association
Immaculate Conception Church of St Anna
Immaculate Conception Parish
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Interfaith Outreach and Community
Partners
Inver Grove Heights Hockey Program
Iron Range Juvenile Diabetes Support
Group
Irondale Huddle Club
Isanti County Family Services
Isanti Redbirds
Jamestown Hospital Foundation
Janesville Youth Hockey Club
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Schools
Jefferson High School Football Boosters
Jeremiah Program
Jewish Family and Childrens Service
Jodi Jahner Mossett Golf Tournament
John T. Petters Foundation
Jordan High School
Josh Palke Memorial Golf Tournament
Junior Achievement
Justin Clark Memorial Fund
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Kanabec County Hospice Program
Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Fund
Kekoskee Sesquicentennial Committee
Kenmare Summer Recreation
Kenny Community School
Killebrew Classic
King of Kings Lutheran Church
Kinship of Rice Lake
Kiwanis Club of Beloit
Knights of Columbus
Kodiak Kids Sports Camp
Krysilis
La Crosse Park & Rec
Ladysmith Hawkins Athletic Booster Club
Lake Charlotte Improvement Association
Lake Crystal Area Rec Center
Lake Elmo Jaycees
Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce
Lake Owasso Residence Volunteer Council
Lake Park-Audubon Community Education
Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
Lakeview Public School
Lakeville Hockey Association
Lakeville North High School
Land Stewardship Project
Larimore High School
Lauren Riesgraf Memorial
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Lewiston Elementary School
Light For Life Foundation of MN
Linden Hills Co-op
Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Little Sisters of the Poor Holy Family
Residence
Long Prairie Memorial Hospital & Home
Longville Area Foundation
Lord of Life Church
Love Lines Crisis Center
Lowe Syndrome Association
Lundborg Cancer Library
Lymphoma Research Foundatioin
Lyndale Lutheran Church
Lyngblomsten Foundation
Mahtomedi Public Schools
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame &
Museum
Mankato Area Children In Need
Mankato Moon Dogs Baseball Club
Maple Grove Crimson Girls Hockey
Boosters
Marah Beth Classic
March of Dimes
Mark Tipler Celebrity Bass Tournament
Mar-Mar Scholarship Fund
Marquette University
Marshall School
Marshview Conservation Club
Martin County Humane Society
Mayer Lutheran High School
Mayville State University
Mayville-Portland Baseball Boosters
Meals on Wheels
Medcenter One Foundation
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community
Mercy & Unity Hospitals
The Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund provided support to the following community organizations from May 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006.
Mercy Foundation
Merrick Community Services
Mesabi Range Community and Tech.
College
Methodist Hospital
Metropolis Foundation
Mike Augustin Scholarship Fund
Milbank Youth Softball Association
Minneapolis Aquatennial
Minneapolis Downtown Council
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis Riverview Lions Club
Minnehaha United Methodist Church
Minnesota American Indian Bar
Association
Minnesota American Indian Chamber of
Commerce
Minnesota American Legion Baseball
Minnesota Chiropractic Association
Minnesota Companion Bird Association
Minnesota Correctional Education
Foundation
Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
Minnesota Glass Association
Minnesota Lions Baseball
Minnesota Medical Foundation
Minnesota Military Family Foundation
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Minnesota Physicians Foundation
Minnesota Regular Baptist Camp
Minnesota Rett Syndrome Research
Association
Minnesota State Fair Foundation
Minnesota State High School League
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Minnesota State University Student
Association
Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota VFW Baseball
Minnesota Women of Today
Minnesotans For Safe Driving
Minnewaska Area High School Boosters
Minot State University
Missouri Valley Family YMCA
Montevideo Area Special Ed. Co-Op
Montrose Lioness Club
Moorhead Baseball and Softball
Association
Mora Lions Club
Morrison County Habitat for Humanity
Morton Cure Paralysis Fund
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Mounds View Community Theatre
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Minnesota
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Wisconsin
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nativity of Mary Church
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Neil DuBois Memorial Fund for
Wilderness Inquiry
New Life Family Services
New Ulm Girls Fastpitch
New Ulm Medical Center Foundation
Newport Lutheran Church
Nicholas Nieson Foundation
North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame
North High Alumni and Friends
North Isanti Baptist Church
North St. Paul Historical Society
North Suburban Youth Foundation
Northern Hills Womens Cancer Open
Northern Lights Greyhound Adoption
Northern Lights Volleyball
Northern Voices
Northland Baptist Bible College
Northland Community and Technical
College
Northwest Tonka Lions Club
Northwestern College
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Oakdale Athletic Association
Oasis World Ministries
Opportunity Partners
Osseo-Maple Grove Hockey Association
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Our Lady of the Lakes Church
Our Lady of the Prairie Church
Oxlip Evangelical Free Church
Page Education Foundation
Parenting With Purpose
Parker Elementary School
Partners for Violence Prevention
Peace House Foundation
Peace United Church of Christ
Peace United Methodist Church
People Serving People
Pepin Lions Club
Perspectives Family Center
Peter Cooper School
Pittsville Youth Baseball
Plymouth New Hope Little League
Polk County Historical Society
Port Wing Wisconsin
Portage for Youth
Portsmouth Twins Little League
Powderhorn Community Council
Powers/Hinkel Family Memorial
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
Prentice Area Optimists
Presentation Hospice
Princeton Tigers Booster Club
Prior Lake-Savage Hockey Assoc.
PRISM
ProAct
Protect Minnesota
Providence Academy
Ramsey County Childrens Foster Care
Ramsey Elementary School
Randy Shaver Cancer Research
Range Respite
Raptor Center at the University of
Minnesota
REACH
Regions Hospital
Relay for Life
RideAbility
Rise for Work In Progress
River Falls High School
River Valley Church
Rivers of Hope
Riverview Economic Development
Association
Robbinsdale Area Youth Baseball
Association
Robbinsdale Little League
Rochester Area Family Y
Rochester Honkers Baseball Club
Rocori High School
Ronald McDonald House
Roncalli Catholic High School
Roosevelt High School
Roseville Area Youth Baseball
Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association
Roseville Boys High School Hockey
Boosters
Ross Loibl Scholarship Fund
Rotary Club of Blaine & Ham Lake
Ruffed Grouse Society
Sacred Heart Church of Brewsters
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Sacred Heart Saint Patrick Parish
Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
Saint William Church
Salvation Army
Sam Davey Elementary
Sam McQuade Charity Softball
Tournament
Sartell Youth Hockey Association
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center
Scott Stafne ALS Research Fund
Seward Montessori School
Sgt. Vick Memorial Motorcycle Run
Sharing Life Foundation
Shattuck-St. Marys School
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Sioux Falls Cares
Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey
Sleepy Eye Star Baseball
Sobriety High Foundation
South East Metro Shark Swim Team
Southeastern Community College
Southern Minnesota Cultural Education
Society
Southwest Minnesota Reading Council
Southwest Minnesota State University
Sparta Youth Hockey Association
Special Olympics Minnesota
Spinal Cord Society
Spring Valley Participation Club
Springfield Medical Center
Springhill Minor Baseball Association
St. Anthony of Padua Church
St. Bartholomew Catholic Faith
Community
St. Bonaventure Church
St. Clair Athletic Backers
St. Clara Catholic Church
St. Cloud Childrens Home
St. Cloud State University
St. Croix Festival Theatre
St. Francis Fast Pitch
St. Genevieve Catholic Church
St. Hubert Catholic Community
St. James the Greater Parish
St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic
Church
St. John the Baptist
St. Josephs Area Health Services
St. Josephs School
St. Josephs School for the Blind
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
St. Jude Heroes Program
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
St. Mark Lutheran Church & School
St. Marks Lutheran Church
St. Martins By The Lake Church
St. Mary Catholic Church of Oshkosh
St. Mary Help of Christians School
St. Mary of the Lake Parish
St. Marys Cathedral Church of St. Cloud
St. Marys Catholic Church
St. Mathias Parish and School
St. Matthews Child Care
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
St. Odilia Catholic Community
St. Patricks Catholic School in Hudson
St. Paul Police Canine Foundation
St. Raphaels Church and School
St. Stanislaus Parish
St. Stephens Catholic School
St. Therese Catholic School
St. Timothys Parish School
Standish Ericsson Neighborhood
Association
Stars Stripes & Hugs Military Family
Fund
Steele Park Board
SteppingStone Theatre
Stevens County Historical Society
Sugar Creek Bible Camp
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Sunshine Foundation of Minnesota
Superior Jaycees
Swan Lake Association
Teachers Retirement Association
Tee it up for the Troops
Temple Brith Kodesh
Temple of Aaron
The Path Drama Ministry
Thief River Falls Baseball Association
Thief River Falls Education Foundation
Tim Rasmussen Memorial
Tix For Tots
Todd County Public Health
Totino Grace High School
Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panther Booster
Club
Transfiguration Catholic Church and
School
Tri County Hospital Foundation
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Tri-Valley High School
Truman High School
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance
United Cerebral Palsy
United Christian Giving
United Church of Christ
University of Minnesota
University of North Dakota
University of Wisconsin
Urban Softball Series
Urban Ventures
US Electric Wheelchair Hockey
Association
V Foundation
Valley Athletic Association
Van Stephenson Memorial Research
Fund
Village of Holmen Park & Rec
Virginia Community Foundation
Viroqua Legion Baseball
Viterbo University Athletics
Volunteers in Corrections
Volunteers of America
W.C. Heiam Medical Foundation
W/A/O Public School Foundation
Wabasso Ambulance Association
Waconia Hockey Association
Wagner Scholarship Fund
Walk Across Minnesota
Watkins Baseball Association
West Central Iowa Healthcare
Foundation
West Delaware Athletic Booster Club
West Lutheran High School
West Salem Youth Hockey Association
West Side Boys and Girls Club
Fundraiser
West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary
Club
White Bear Lake Area Education
Foundation
Wicoie-Nandagikendan Language
Immersion Project
Wildcat Sanctuary
William F. Driscoll Memorial
Willing Workers 4-H Club
Windom Youth Hockey Association
Wings of the North
Wisconsin DARE Officers Association
Wisconsin Indianhead Tech. College
Women Helping Others Foundation
Womens Sports Foundation
Woodbury Crime Prevention & Public
Safety
Wooddale Lutheran Church ELCA
Woodson Family Association
Worthington Regional Health Care
Foundation
Wright County Community Action
YMCA - Cedar Rapids Metro Area
Young Artists Initiative
Young Life of Scott County
Youth First Community of Promise
Youth Service Bureau
YouthCARE
Youthrive
Zion Lutheran Church
Twins in the Community
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Twins Community Fund Mission
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.
2006 Board of Directors
Community Members
Bill LeClaire, Chair
Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co, LLP
Lisa Bernstein
Univ. of Minnesota Women’s Softball
Kevin Cattoor
iDSS
Billy Collins
St. Paul YWCA
Julie Craven
Hormel
Irv Cross
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central
MN
Rosanne Rybak
KROC Radio
Tim Ford
The Toro Company
Wayne Faris
David Stead
MN State High School League
Corri Ford
Wife of Twins Player Lew Ford
Jeff Hanson
MN Utility Contractors Association
Jodie Tanaka
Tanaka Advertising
Kyle Markland
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Andrea Hjelm
Moore Creative Talent, Inc.
Kate Walker
Northwest Area Foundation
Dave St. Peter
Twins President
Roger Moe
National Strategies, Inc.; Former MN
State Senate Majority Leader
Institutional Members
Kevin Tapani
Former Twins Player
Ron Nelson
3M, Retired
Michael Cuddyer
Twins Player
Contact us at:
34 Kirby Puckett Place, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612.375.1366 (phone) • 612.375.7480 (fax)• www.twinsbaseball.com
34 Kirby Puckett Place
Minneapolis, MN 55415