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Going beyond the ballpark and into our community.

2 0 0 9 A N N U A L R E P O R T

For more than 50 years, the Baltimore Orioles have worked hard to give back to the local community, becoming involved in a variety of area programs and initiatives. Through OriolesREACH, the team seeks opportunities to reach out to our neighbors and help our fans improve their daily lives. In addition to partnering with existing charities and organizations, the Orioles have also established a collection of initiatives under the current ownership group. This book serves as a brief summary of some of the efforts that have taken place during the past year both in the community and at Oriole Park.

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Player and Mascot Appearances

One of the best examples of the Orioles reaching out into the community is when Orioles players themselves appear at various functions and events in our

neighborhoods. Even the Oriole Bird has “flown” to over 200 destinations in the community since the 2008 season. This year, fans have had the opportunity to meet their favorite players including Brian Roberts, Nick Markakis, Adam Jones, and Aubrey Huff, as well as several new

Orioles including Nolan Reimold, Brad Bergesen and Matt Wieters, at locations throughout Birdland. To find out where your favorite current or former Orioles are appearing next, visit OriolesREACH.com and click on “Community Calendar.”

Summer Reading Program

The Orioles teamed with the Maryland State Department of Education for the 2009 Summer Reading Club, a program designed to encourage and reward area youth who commit to reading throughout the summer. Beginning in June, children from elementary school age through high school were ableto register at any Maryland Public Library and receive a Reading Logthat guided them through the summer reading program. Kids who complete the Reading Log will receive prizes including free tickets toan Orioles home game. Over the last two years, more than 150,000 students participated in the Summer Reading Program.

2008 Passion for Caring Gala

2nd Annual Patrick Ryan Gay Memorial Golf Tournament

A Step Closer Foundation, Inc.

A/C Power, Colver Power Project

Abandoned Pet Rescue

Aberdeen Board of Parks & Recreation, Inc.

Academy for College and Career Exploration and After School Matters

Academy of General Dentistry

Achievement & Rehabilitation Center

Adams County Children and Youth Services

Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center

Adelphi Elementary School

AFCEA CMO 5K/3K Fun Run

The After-School Institute

Albemarle High School

Alexander Okanlawon’s Autism Foundation

Alpha & Omega Before & After Care

ALS Association

ALS Les Turner Foundation

Alzheimer’s Association

American Cancer Society

American Heart Association

American Liver Foundation

Groups Benefiting from OriolesREACHEach year, the Orioles donate time, money, tickets, autographed memorabilia and other resources to help countless charitable organizations, schools,

and civic groups throughout Birdland. Here is a list of groups the Orioles have helped in the past year:

ORIOLES IN THE COMMUNITY

Rookie outfielder Nolan Reimold signs an autograph for a young fan at the ESPN Zone in the Inner Harbor.

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Breakfast Breaks Program

For the 2008-09 school year, the Orioles and Baltimore Ravens joined forces with Baltimore City Schools to create the Breakfast Breaks program. The program provides thousands of less fortunate city school students with boxed breakfasts, each branded with logos and fun activities from the teams.

Learning with the Orioles

OriolesREACH teamed up with Baltimore City Public Schools this year to launch “Learning with the Orioles,” a comprehensive summer learning program teaching math, reading, science and social studies skills to nearly 14,000 students at 84 city public elementary and middle schools.

Written by City Schools teachers and Child First Authority, Inc. curriculum specialists, the program blends skills from each academic discipline for each grade level with facts and

games related to the Orioles and baseball. It represents a new style of curriculum for City Schools, one that integrates several different academic subjects into a program that is educational, fun and includes enrichment activities, including a visit to Camden Yards at the end of the summer session.

In recognition of participating students, the Orioles provided more

than 7,000 complimentary tickets and welcomed 150 students to join City School CEO Dr. Andres A. Alonso in a pre-game ceremony at Oriole Park. Current and former players and the Oriole Bird have also made appearances at schools in Baltimore City, and the organization has recognized outstanding City Schools teachers and students in pre-game ceremonies at Camden Yards.

American Red Cross

American Red Cross – Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter

American Red Cross - Lower Shore Chapter

America’s 9/11 Foundation

AMW Education Trust Fund

Andover Apaches

Animal Rescue, Inc.

Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel County Special Olympics Program

Arbutus Elementary School

The Arc of Delaware

The Arc of Loudoun

Arena Starz

Arlington Pediatric Center

Armistead Gardens Elementary and Middle School

Army Reserve Center of Fort Lauderdale

Art & Culture Center of Hollywood

ASCE Maryland Section

Ashburton Elementary School PTA

The Assateague Peoples Tribe

Atholton High School Athletic Boosters

Autism Speaks

Autistic Children’s Support Group

Avon Grove High School

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

Babe Ruth League

Bagg Lady Travel Services

Baker-Butler PTO/Silent Auction

Groups Benefiting from OriolesREACH


OriolesREACH/Baltimore County

Department of Recreation and Parks

Baseball Clinic

On Saturday, April 25, OriolesREACH teamed up with the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks to hold a baseball clinic at the Bloomsbury Community Center in Catonsville for children ages 6-14 and adult coaches. Current Orioles relievers Danys Baez and Matt Albers provided instruction along with former O’s Paul Blair, Joe Durham, Rick Krivda, Tim Norris, and Tim Nordbrook.

Baltimore Freedom Academy

Manager Dave Trembley spoke to an assembly of nearly 50 kids at the Baltimore Freedom Academy on May 13. Trembley was joined by All-Star centerfielder Adam Jones and shortstop Robert Andino to talk about their achievements and success, and the hard work it takes to achieve your dreams.

Orioles Executive Vice President John Angelos (right) speaks at the kick-off press conference for Baltimore City Schools’ newest summer learning program, “Learning with the Orioles”.

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Walter Reed Army Medical Center

The Orioles visited the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC on May 22 before their game in Washington against the Nationals. Several players spent the day meeting wounded soldiers, signing autographs, handing out souvenirs, and thanking those who sacrificed so much for their country. One soldier was chosen to throw out the first pitch at Oriole Park on May 26, and hundreds of soldiers have attended games at Oriole Park this season as guests of the organization.

Carroll Park Baseball Clinic

On Saturday, June 13, the Orioles hosted their annual youth clinic at Carroll Park in Baltimore City with 300 pre-selected Baltimore City youngsters. Orioles Adam Jones and Robert Andino offered instruction along with O’s coaches Dave Jauss and John Shelby. Former Orioles Paul Blair, Bill Swaggerty, Al Bumbry, and Tim Nordbrook were on hand as well to instruct kids in pitching,

batting, baserunning and throwing. The Orioles provided tickets to that night’s game for all children attending the clinic.

American Red Cross Blood Drives

This season, OriolesREACH once again teamed up with the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Baltimore City Fire Department to host a series of American Red Cross Blood Drives. Participants received exclusive gifts such as a Boog Powell “Baltimore” t-shirt as well as free tickets to an upcoming Orioles game.

Orioles Baseball Summer Camps

The Orioles hosted a series of Orioles Baseball Summer Camps in July and August. Designed for kids ages 7-16, the camps gave children the opportunity to receive baseball instruction from qualified professionals with years of experience coaching and playing at youth, high school, collegiate and professional levels. Each camp

Baltimore Beach Volleyball’s Corporate Challenge

Baltimore Child Abuse Center

Baltimore City Schools

Baltimore County Career Fire Fighters Association

Baltimore County Communities for the Homeless

Baltimore Dance Ensemble

Baltimore Reads

Bands on the Bay

BARCS

Bass Open

Beach Elementary PTA

Beaver High School Baseball

Bel Air Middle School

Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation

The Ben Stear Fund

Benedictine Sisters

Best Buddies of Maryland

Bethesda Community Baseball Club

BGE Finance and Accounting

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland

Big Brothers Big Sisters of York County

Big Hearts to Little Hearts

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland



included a visit from at least one current and one former Orioles player, including Matt Wieters, Jim Johnson and Ty Wigginton. Camps were held at Hereford High School, Roaring Run Park in Finksburg, and The Park School in Baltimore. Each participant received an autograph and a photo opportunity with Orioles guests and also received an Orioles t-shirt and Junior Orioles Dugout Club membership, which included free admission to several Orioles games this summer.

Reviving Baseball in the Inner City (RBI)

League

Funded by the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation, the Reviving Baseball in the Inner City (RBI) League was founded to help Baltimore City kids build healthy self esteem while learning baseball skills in a fun and safe environment. In addition to sponsoring the summer-long league for 17 teams, the Orioles hosted the championship games at Oriole Park for both the Junior and Senior divisions on June 19.

The Orioles and the Greater Baltimore Committee hosted the Annual Lunch with the Orioles on April 8 at the Sheraton Baltimore City Hotel. The entire 2009 Orioles roster and coaching staff were on hand for the luncheon to kick off the season with Baltimore businessmen and women. The luncheon included autographs, door prizes and question-and-answer sessions with players and coaches.

Annual O’s lunch with the GBC

All-Star Adam Jones works on pop up drills with young players during a clinic at Carroll Park.

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Benefits the Maryland Food Bank

On July 28, Orioles players Brian Roberts, Jeremy Guthrie and Gregg Zaun “stepped up to the plate” to compete in the team’s first ever Orioles Cook-Off at the ESPN Zone to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. Zaun’s Chicken Enchiladas recipe won the prize, while cash and food donations were collected to support area soup kitchens and food pantries.To download Gregg’s winning recipe, visit OriolesREACH.com.

Bobby Arnold Recovery Fund

Bollman Bridge Elementary School

Bon Air Elementary School

Bowlerama

Boy Scout Troup #253 in Dania, Florida

Boy Scout Troop #636

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

The Brian Bedell 2-Young Foundation

Brian Ellis Memorial Foundation

Brian Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament

The Bridges Program

Brooklyn Heights C.S.A.F.E.

Brookwood Florida East

Broward County Fair

Broward County Sports Hall of Fame

Broward Partnership for the Homeless

Broyhill Crest Barracudas Swim Team

Brunswick Junior Baseball

Bryan Thomas Palmer Memorial Fund

Bull Run Elementary PTA

Bushkill Outreach

CAIU

Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

Calvert Animal Welfare League

Calvert County Literacy Council

Cambridge Christian Academy

Camp Abilities; Oxon Hill Staff Development Center

Camp United

Canadochly Valley Elementary School

Capital Hill Day School



Orioles and Ravens Team Up to Celebrate

the Holidays

Last December, pitchers Dennis Sarfate, Chris Ray and Brian Burres joined the Oriole Bird and representatives from the Baltimore Ravens for a shopping spree to help underprivileged families in our community. Families were given gift cards at the Pikesville Target store and accompanied by a player to help shop for holiday presents. The Orioles and Ravens also partnered with Chick-fil-A to provide dinner for the families.

30th Annual OriolesREACH Holiday Party

On December 4, 2008, several current and former Orioles teamed up to host students from Graceland Park Elementary School at the ESPN Zone in Baltimore for the 30th Annual OriolesREACH Holiday Party. Players served free food and drinks to the children while 1983 World Series MVP and current MASN broadcaster Rick Dempsey once again played the role of Santa Claus, handing out presents to the participants. The children also joined the players upstairs in the Sports Arena for free games and activities.

Brian Roberts competes at the Orioles’ first-ever Team Cook-Off.

Chris Ray helps a young Baltimore city resident shop for holiday gifts.

The Oriole Bird and Poe, the Ravens’ mascot, helped families get in the holiday spirit.

Dennis Sarfate serves food to kids at the team’s annual Holiday Party.

Rick “Santa” Dempsey once again delighted kids at the annual Holiday Party.

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Brian’s Baseball Bash

On August 16, OriolesREACH and Brian Roberts hosted the Fourth Annual Brian’s Baseball Bash, a fundraising event for the University ofMaryland Hospital for Children. The special evening for fans at the ESPNZone in Baltimore included silent and live auctions of sports memorabilia to help the children at UMHC. Through the hard work of Brian and the OriolesREACH team, and the generosity of Orioles fans, more than$450,000 has been raised since the first Bash in 2006. In addition, theOrioles have donated more than $20,000 to provide tickets for patients and their families.

Markakis Family Establishes The Right

Side Foundation

In May, Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis and his wife Christinaestablished The Right Side Foundation, a non-profit charity fordistressed and disadvantaged youth throughout Maryland. The Foundation provides activities and

initiatives for children, including “Fun for 21,” a program which selects 21 children from different community groups to participate in monthly trips ranging from museum visits and Orioles games to outdoor

activities. The foundation also held its first annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk at Patterson Park on August 16 following the Orioles vs. Angels game.

Caps Care Classic

Caroline Hospice Foundation

Carroll Child Care Center

Carroll Hospital Center

Casa Corazon

Casey Cares Foundation

Catholic Charities

Cecil Partnerships for Children, Youth and Families

Cedar Cliff Football Boosters

Center for Children

Center for Independent Living

Central Maryland Dart League

Chadwick Elementary School

Charity Community Church of God

Charles Evering Auxiliary to Post No. 6506

Charlesmont Elementary School

Charlestown Association

Chesapeake Bay Area Charities

Chesapeake Center for Youth Development

Chesapeake Eurology

Chesapeake Shepherd & K9 Rescue

The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation

The Children’s Cancer Foundation

Children’s Home Society of Florida

Children’s Miracle Network

Children’s National Medical Center

The Children’s Resource Center

Children’s Time Preschool

Chinquapin Middle School


PLAYERS CHARITIES

Brian Roberts meets fans at his annual Baseball Bash for the University of Maryland Hospital for Children.

Nick Markakis and his wife Christina pose with Baltimore City children during a school visit this summer.

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Melvin Mora Foundation and the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital

Melvin Mora and wife Gisel have a strong and meaningful relationship with the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital. Through their sponsorship of the Hospital’s annual golf tournament, the Mora’s have helped raise more than $540,000, which has been used to help purchase medical equipment, make capital improvements, and purchase items such as toys and clothing for patients.

Jeremy Guthrie Rides for MS

On the morning of May 6, Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie made an appearance at the White Marsh Mall joining Phil Keoghan, the host of CBS’s The Amazing Race, on his Ride Across America to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis. Guthrie, an avid cyclist, welcomed Keoghan to Baltimore during a pre-ride ceremony and presented him with an Orioles jersey to wear on his ride.

Mark Hendrickson and Olivia’s House

Orioles relief pitcher Mark Hendrickson is continuing his work with Olivia’s House, a grief and loss center for children in Mark’s nearby hometown of York, PA.

Gregg Zaun and Right to Play

In 2009, Gregg Zaun continued his work with Right to Play, an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization. Gregg donates $1,000 to the organization for every runner he throws out stealing.

Chris Jones Fund

Church of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Cincinnati Reds Foundation

City Neighbors Charter School

City of Bowie

Clearspring Elementary School PTA

Cleveland Indians Foundation

Coalition to End Homelessness

College of Southern Maryland Foundation

Colon’s Heroes

Columbia Group

Community Development Corporation

Community of Heroes Softball Challenge

Community Safety Awareness Day

Competitive Edge Team Booster Club

Congressional Fire Services Institute

Court Appointed Special Advocates

The Cricket Center

Crush PHWM FC Class of 1999

Curtis Bay Elementary School

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

D.C. United Foundation

Dallastown Area High School

Dance X-Treme

Deaf Education Advancement Foundation, Inc.

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

Delmarva Shorebirds Foundation

Department of Defense Joint Spectrum Center

Department of Human Services Social Services for Children and Youth


PLAYERS CHARITIES

In recognition of his work with the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital as well as OriolesREACH’s annual Cardboard to Leather Collection, Melvin Mora was named the O’s 2008 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.

Melvin Mora

2008 Orioles Roberto Clemente Award Nominee

Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie (left) rides with Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan (right)during Keoghan’s “Ride Across America” to raise money for multiple sclerosis.

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OriolesREACH Gameday Experience

Program

Each season, the Orioles and OriolesREACH invite more than 10,000 children from disadvantaged areas in the region to experience the magic of Orioles Baseball. By partnering with various local non-profit and youth groups, OriolesREACH is able to provide children with free game tickets, concessions vouchers, Orioles t-shirts, caps and transportation to and from the game. So far in 2009, several Orioles players have taken part in the program, including Jeremy Guthrie, Gregg Zaun, Adam Jones, Melvin Mora, Dennis Sarfate, and Danys Baez. More than 50,000 children have participated since the program’s inception.

The Department of School Development

Diamond Dreams Baseball U12 Team

The Diener School

Disabled American Veterans

Discover the Cure

DJS Nurse Manager, State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

Dog Rescue of MD

Doing Small Miracles for Others

Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center

Ducks Unlimited/Annapolis DV Spring Dinner

Dulin Cooperative Preschool

Dunbar Armored

Eagle Baseball Club

East Columbia Preschool

Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation

Eastern York Area Recreation Commission

The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation

Edith Rosen Strauss Organization

Elizabethtown Rotary Club

Elkridge Youth Organization

Elkton Christian Academy

Elstonville Motorcycle Club

Elvaton Recreation Association

Embassy of the Untied States of America

Erin’s Service Monkeys

ESPN Radio Network

ESPN V Foundation

Essex Elementary School

Essex Relay for Life


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Buses for Baseball

The Players Trust’s annual Buses for Baseball visited Oriole Park on Wednesday, July 29, hosting children with cancer. Children from the Cool Kids Campaign met Orioles players prior to the game and one child was selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the

game. Buses for Baseball provides children from charitable organizations with round-trip transportation to big league ballparks, where they receive free tickets, food, beverages and souvenirs. The program has allowed more than 1,500 children to attend games at big league ballparks this season.

Junior Orioles Dugout Club

The Junior Orioles Dugout Club presented by Chick-fil-A continues to offer an affordable way for kids and their families to enjoy Orioles Baseball and receive exclusive rewards. The club serves as a “mini plan for mini fans” ages 6-14, in which kids receive tickets to 10 specially selected games, a hat, membership card, collectible lunch box and more for just $17. Family members and friends can also purchase tickets to Dugout Club games for just $6. And once again this season, OriolesREACH partnered with Chick-fil-A to donate up to $5 for every kit sold to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Fairfax County Park Authority

Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department

Faith Tabernacle Church

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Family Health Centers of Baltimore

Father Andrew White S.J. School

FBI Academy

Fidos For Freedom

Fisher House

Florida Youth Athletic Association

Forest Hill Nursery School

Fort Lauderdale/Cypress Creek Rotary Club

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society

Foundation Fighting Blindness

Four County Little League

Freddie Mac’s Hoops for the Homeless

Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

Freedom High School

Friends of Loch Raven Soccer

Friends of Mark Belanger

Friends of the Frye Family

Friendship Academy of Science and Technology

Fulton Elementary School PTA

Gambrills Athletic Club

Gaudenzia

Gauthier Music Studio

Greater Baltimore Committee

GEDCO

The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy


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High Five Fundraising Program

In 2008, the OriolesREACH High Five Fundraising Program helped local non-profit groups, civic organizations, school and youth groups raise more than $235,000, bringing the program’s total since its inception in 2005 to well over $800,000. The program is simple for any group and can be executed in two ways: groups can sell either Orioles tickets or Orioles ticket voucher books in a variety of price ranges and seat locations to their loyal friends and supporters and earn up to $5 for every ticket sold. Special “Super Fundraiser Dates” allow organizations to easily earn even more.

Birdland Stimulus Package

To help Orioles fans and families maximize their “fun budgets” in these uncertain economic times, the Orioles introduced the Birdland Stimulus Package: a collection of new and returning cost savings ideas that make Orioles Baseball even more affordable.

Kids NighTs

For every Thursday home game in 2009, kids 10 and under receive a free Upper Reserve seat when accompanied by an adult, with up to two free kids tickets per adult.

FREE TicKET FOR yOUR BiRThdAy

What better place to celebrate your birthday than Oriole Park? And what better way to celebrate than with a free ticket! In 2009, all Orioles fans around the world could receive a free ticket to any non-prime home game in their birth month by simply signing up at orioles.com/birthdays. Even fans with birthdays in the off-season are eligible to receive a free ticket. To date, more than 45,000 fans have signed up to celebrate at Oriole Park.

OLLiE’s BARgAiN NighTs

Every Tuesday, fans can enjoy the savings of Ollie’s Bargain Night presented by Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, when all Upper Reserve seats are reduced to just $8.

BLEAchERs ANd BOOg’s

Every Thursday, with Bleachers and Boog’s, fans can purchase a Eutaw Street Bleacher seat and a famous Boog’s BBQ sandwich for just $15.

sTUdENT NighTs

Every Friday at Oriole Park is Student Night presented by AT&T, when students of any age can purchase a Left Field Upper Reserve seat for just $6 with a valid school I.D.

Get in Game

Gettysburg Hospital Foundation

Giant #363

Gibson Island Country School

Girl Scouts/ Boy Scouts

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

Glenelg High School Boosters Club

Glenn Morgan Golf Tournament

Gold Coast Red Cross Angels

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation

Grace and Saint Peter’s School

Grange Tap & Ballet

Great Kids Great Schools

Great Lemonade Stand

Great Valley Little League

The Greater Bel Air Community Foundation

Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau

Greater Loch Raven Recreation Council

Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA

Greater Washington Boys & Girls Club

Green Hornets Baseball

Greene County Primary School

GVES PTA Silent Auction Committee

GW Medical Center Development and Alumni Relations

Gymnastics of York

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Lebanon County

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia

Haelthorpe Elementary PTA

Halfway Little League


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Visit OriolesREACH.com year-round to find more about the various programs mentioned in this annual Report. Also, click on “Community Calendar” to find the latest schedule of OriolesREACH events, including player appearances, events at Oriole Park, community initiatives and more. Information is also available by visiting the team’s official website, orioles.com, and clicking on “Community”.

Learn more at OriolesREACH.com

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Orioles Alumni Autograph Series

In 2009, the Orioles kicked off a new program celebrating the rich history of the organization, the Orioles Alumni Autograph Series. Before every Monday and Thursday home game this season, fans are invited to meet some of their favorite former Orioles at Camden Yards. The former players sign autographs and share memories at the MASN Booth on

Eutaw Street for one full hour before each game. Some of the players appearing this year have included Al Bumbry, Bill Hunter, Tippy Martinez, Mike Cuellar, Paul Blair, Joe Orsulak, Andy Etchebarren, Ron Hansen, Chris Hoiles, Curt Motton, and Larry Sheets.

Orioles FanFest

Once again, fans celebrated the start of the baseball season with

Halifax Boys Basketball Parents Association

Hampden Family Center

Hampshire County Little League

Hampstead Elementary School PTA

Hampsted Hill Academy

Hanover Colortyme

Harford Hills Elementary PTA

Harford North Stars Ice Hockey

Harriet Tubman Elementary School #138

Help Anthony Fight Leukemia

Hemophilia Foundation of Maryland

Herndon Braves Collegiate Summer

Baseball Team

Herndon Elementary School PTA

Hoedown at the Highlands

Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary

Holy Spirit School

Hoops For Hope

Hospice Caring

House of Hope & Stepping Stones

House of Ruth

House of Ruth - Maryland

The Howard County Autism Society

Howard County Relay for Life

Hoya Hoop Club

The Humane Society of Baltimore County

The Humane Society of Broward County

The Humane Society of Calvert County

The Humane Society of Harford County

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area

Hummelstown FFO Cheerleading

Hunt Manor Women’s Club

Immaculate Heart of Mary Home & School Association


SPECIAL EVENTS AT ORIOLE PARK

Orioles FanFest at Camden Yards on April 4. More than 10,000 fans gathered at Oriole Park for a fun-filled day of Orioles Baseball. Fans enjoyed the opportunity to watch the Orioles take batting and fielding practice, and participated in player autograph sessions featuring the entire team, fan forums, interactive games, museum exhibits and a special memorabilia sale that benefited the Orioles Charitable Foundation.

Melvin Mora and Cesar Izturis (right) sign autographs during FanFest.

Dave Trembley and Andy MacPhail answer fans’ questions at FanFest.

Former O’s Paul Blair (left), Bill Swaggerty, and Joe Durham sign autographs as part of the new Orioles Alumni Autograph Series.

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2009 Opening Day Ceremonies

OriolesREACH began the 2009 season on Opening Day as the team arranged for 50 members of the local RBI League to line the orange carpet holding Orioles flags during player introductions. Participants also received free tickets to the game.

Giant Food and Ellio’s Pizza Help Kids Realize Their Baseball

Dreams

OriolesREACH teamed up with Giant Food and Ellio’s Pizza to present the Honorary Bat Kids Program. Kids ages 6-14 could pick up an entry form at any Giant Food to become eligible. The Orioles selected one boy and one girl winner for each

Israel Baptist Church of Baltimore City

Jack & Jill Children’s Center

James Mosher Tee Ball

James Mosher Youth Baseball

Jamestown Jammers Foundation

Janet Hardy Memorial Soccer Games

Jarrett Peck Fundraiser

Jays Care Foundation

Jeffy’s Field

Jemicy School Parents’ Association

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School All-Sports Booster Club

John Hopkins Bloomberg, School of Public Health

John Ruhrah Elementary and Middle School

Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Center

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Johns Hopkins Medicine: Heart Institute

Johns Hopkins Toddler Co-op

Johns Hopkins University

Joppatowne Baseball & Softball

Joshua’s Hands

Joshua’s Helping Heart Softball Tournament

Junior Achievement of South Florida

Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale

Just Us Kids Silent Auction

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Kemptown Elementary School

Kennard-Dale Rams Football Team



Monday-Saturday home game from May 29 to September 5 and the winners received four complimentary tickets to the game, on-field access to watch the Orioles take batting practice, autographs, and a t-shirt. They also participated in an on-field pre-game ceremony, where winners were presented with an Official Honorary Bat Boy/Girl certificate and an opportunity to take a photo with the Oriole Bird.

Vice President Joe Biden throws out the first pitch on Opening Day.

CollegeTown Heavy Hitter Program

More than 500 local college students cheered on the O’s on April 8 as part of the CollegeTown Heavy Hitter program. CollegeTown, an organization that works to bring Baltimore colleges and universities together, teamed with the Orioles to provide tickets to several Baltimore-area colleges and universities. Students were recognized on the centerfield MASNvision video board, and representatives were honored during a pre-game ceremony.

Jackie Robinson Day

On April 15, in recognition of the 62nd anniversary of Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball, all Orioles players and coaches wore Robinson’s famous number 42 for the game in Arlington, Texas, against the Rangers. Each jersey was then autographed, authenticated and made available for auction on Orioles.com. The auction raised more than $16,000 for the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation and the Jackie Robinson Foundation

Then, in a pre-game ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, the Orioles celebrated Jackie Robinson Day at Camden Yards by recognizing Jackie Robinson Foundation scholar Ashley Waith. Waith, a Baltimore native and freshman at Stevenson University, was presented with a number 42 jersey by Orioles outfielder Adam Jones. Ashley is one of over 1,300 young men and women who are able to attend college thanks to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Major League Baseball and the Orioles.

Orioles Draft Day Ravens Rally

On April 25, both of Baltimore’s home teams partnered as the Orioles joined forces with the Ravens to provide a day of fun for fans of both teams. Before that evening’s O’s vs. Rangers game, Ravens running back Le’ron McClain threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Then the Ravens Marching Band, mascot Poe and team cheerleaders entertained fans at Oriole Park. Also, the selection of the Ravens’ first round pick was broadcast on the MASNvision video boards.

Kent’s Foundation for Child Life

KEWF/Kay’s Kamp

Keystone Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Keystone Residence

Kid’s Care Classic 2009

Kids in Distress

KinderCare

Kole Jacob Allingham Fund

The Kris Wilson Foundation

Lab Rescue

Lake Shore Baseball

Lancaster County Detachment 294

Lancaster Teen Haven

Laurel Elementary School

Laurel High School

League for the Hard of Hearing

The League of Crippled Children

Legal Aid Service for Broward County

Lehigh Valley IronPigs Charities

Les Truner ALS Foundation

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Lime Kiln Middle School PTA

Little Lebowski Achievers for Cystic Fibrosis

Littlestown Baseball for Youth

The Living Classroom Foundation

Logan Elementary School

Loganville Springfield Elementary School

Long Branch Athletic Association

Lothian Elementary School

Loudoun County Public Library



During each home game, as part of the OriolesREACH program, the Orioles provide a community booth for charitable, non-profit organizations to distribute information, sell raffle tickets, register participants or conduct health care screenings for Orioles fans. To reserve the booth for your group, or more information, call 888-848-BIRD.

OriolesREACH Community Booth

Aubrey Huff and the rest of the Orioles players and coaching staff all wore the number 42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day.

The Orioles and Ravens joined forces at Oriole Park to create a unique opportunity for local fans.

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Little League Days

More than 16,000 area Little Leaguers were able to spend a day in the Big Leagues as the Orioles hosted two Little League Days in 2009 on April 26 and May 31. The annual events bring local Little League players and coaches to Oriole Park to participate in a pre-game parade around the warning track on the field. In addition, Orioles players line up in the dugout to greet each Little League player as the parade passes by. Each team also received an autographed player photo to use as a fundraiser for their league.

On September 20, a similar Youth Sports Day and pre-game parade celebrated area youth football, lacrosse, baseball and other fall sports teams.

Citi Program with OriolesREACH

On April 27, Citi kicked off a new program with OriolesREACH to help explain the importance of saving to students from local elementary and middle schools. Throughout the year, five events were held at Oriole

Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc.

Lower Allen Township

Luke J. Mirolli Medical & Living Expenses Fund

Lupus Foundation – Southeast Florida Chapter

Magothy River Middle School

MANSEF

March of Dimes

March of Dimes Signature Chefs

Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation

Mary E. Rodman Elementary School

Maryland Cardinals Baseball Club

Maryland Chemical Company

Maryland Dental Society Community Outreach

Maryland Provider

Maryland Recreation and Parks Association

Maryland School for the DEAF Foundation

Maryland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers

Maryland Special Olympics

Maryland Sports Boosters

May Day Auction Chairman

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland

Meals on Wheels of Delaware

Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue

Middle River Baptist Church Child

Development Center

Mid-Shore Challengers

Mill Creek Towne Elementary School

Minnesota Twins Foundation



Park, coinciding with Citi’s donation of $24,000 to the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation. At each game, tickets, concession vouchers, hats, t-shirts and bus transportation to the game were provided for the students. The program, part of the ABA Education Foundation’s Teach Children to Save Program, helps children learn the basics of saving money and how to distinguish wants from needs. On April 27, outfielder Adam Jones greeted a group of students from Mary E. Rodman Elementary prior to the game.

Second-Annual Field Trip Day

For the second consecutive season, OriolesREACH partnered with MASN and WJZ TV to host Field Trip Day at Oriole Park. On April 29 nearly 4,000 students from local elementary and middle schools gathered at Camden Yards to learn about the weather from WJZ TV’s First Warning Weather Team of Bob Turk, Bernadette Woods and Tim Williams. Orioles Head Groundskeeper Nicole Sherry also discussed with the students how these weather patterns affect

the playing field at Camden Yards, as well as impact the game itself. The students learned about the jet stream, clouds, winter weather, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes prior to that day’s afternoon game.

Mother’s Day Features Susan G. Komen

for the Cure

OriolesREACH, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, celebrated Mother’s Day at Oriole Park with special pre-game ceremonies featuring the local winner of the ‘Honorary Bat Girl’ contest. The nationwide campaign was designed to raise awareness and support for the annual Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer program, a joint program between MLB and Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest breast cancer organization. The local winner of the contest was Cathy Greer, a 51-year-old mother of three from Hollywood, Maryland, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 at the age of 42. Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis, whose mother survived breast cancer, was part of a celebrity panel that took part in voting for Honorary Bat Girl winners.

Members of WJZ’s First Warning Weather Team conduct weather experiments during Field Trip Day.

Area Little Leaguers parade around the Oriole Park field and meet O’srookies David Hernandez (left), Nolan Reimold and Matt Wieters.

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Orioles Celebrate Memorial Day with Military

Appreciation Day

To celebrate Memorial Day, the Orioles hosted several events at Oriole Park to honor those who proudly serve our country through military service. The Orioles teamed with AT&T’s Cell Phones for Soldiers program and the Maryland National Guard’s A Taste of Home in a ceremony prior to the afternoon game against the Blue Jays. Orioles and AT&T representatives collected hundreds of cell phones to be donated to military families. Also, AT&T donated 60,000 prepaid phone cards to the Taste of Home organization, a group that provides physical and emotional support to Maryland’s sons and daughters stationed overseas.

The team also honored two winners of the Army Child, Youth and School Services essay contest, “What does it mean to you to be a military child?” Carolyn Mason, age 9 from the Aberdeen Area Youth Center,

and Brianna Lloyd, age 8 from the Edgewood Youth Center were honored in a pre-game ceremony. The Orioles also provided 200 tickets to military families for that day’s game.

In a special first pitch ceremony, a Maryland National Guard Unit presented the Orioles with a framed photo and an American flag that was flown in Afghanistan as a thank you for the team’s donation of hats to the children of Afghanistan.

Miss University City

Monroe Township Baseball Association

The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund at U.S. Southern Command

Morrell Park Elementary Middle School #220

Most Valuable Kids

Mount Aviat Academy

Mt. Hebron Nursery School

Muir Volunteer Fire Company No. 1

Multiple Sclerosis Society

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Mutual Elementary School

MVKids

NAACP Baltimore & MD State Conference

NAACP Baltimore City Branch

NAACP Coppin State University College Chapter

NAACP Morgan State University College Chapter

NAACP New Shiloh Baptist Church Youth Council

NAACP Pleasant Hope Baptist Church Youth Council

National Institute of Health Recreation and Welfare Association

National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area

The National Leadership Consortium

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Maryland Chapter

National Stuttering Association

Navy League of the United States, Florida Region

NE Focal Point

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum of Maryland



Ursula Bowen, the wife of SFC Collin Bowen, who was killed in action in Afghanistan, threw out the ceremonial first pitch that day.

In addition, the Orioles, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, wore special “Stars and Stripes” caps and paused play at 3:00 p.m. in observance of the National Moment of Remembrance, honoring Americans who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

55th Annual Safety Patrol Day

On May 29, OriolesREACH hosted the 55th Annual Safety Patrol Day at Oriole Park. More than

10,000 tickets were distributed to safety patrol students throughout Maryland in appreciation for their service to their schools. In a pre-game ceremony, Norman Wallace Jr., a school safety patroller from

Hybla Valley Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia, was honored with a commemorative plaque for his efforts in saving a young boy’s life by pulling him out of the path of an oncoming car.

Girl & Boy Scouts Night

The Orioles hosted nearly 1,000 children and family members from the Girl & Boy Scouts of America at the O’s vs. Tigers game on May 30. Each participating scout received a specially designed Orioles Scout Night badge and also took part in that evening’s color guard ceremony.

Safe Kids Day

In cooperation with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, as well as several federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, the Orioles hosted Safe Kids Day at Camden Yards on May 31.

The event promoted the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Childhood Program focusing on educating parents and children about on-line safety, as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Take 25 program, which is commemorated every year on or near May 25 and asks parents to take twenty-five minutes to discuss safety with their kids.

New Market Elementary School

New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1

NFL Alumni

Norbel School

North Carroll Girls’ Fast-Pitch Softball

North Stafford High School Athletic Boosters

Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program

Northfield Elementary School

Northrop Grumman Undersea Systems

Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Oak Hill Elementary PTO

Oakland Mills High School

Oakland Mills Tiger Sharks

Oakwood Garden of DeLand

Old Forge Elementary PTA

Old Otterbein United Methodist Church

Orems Elementary School

Oriole Advocates

Our Lady of Grace School

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School

Overlea Yellow Jackets

Palm Beach County Sports Commission

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research

Parents and Children Fighting Cancer

Parents’ Association of Stratford Friends School

Parkville Recreation and Parks Council

Parr’s Ridge Elementary School

Pasadena Baseball Club



NCMEC’s mascot Clicky was on hand to promote a message about being safe and responsible on the internet. Plus, federal, state and local law enforcement partners promoted an anti-drug and anti-gang message, along with their iconic mascot McGruff the Crime Dog. Lifetouch created SmileSafe Kids ID cards while other non-profit organizations were on hand to deliver messages about keeping kids safe and healthy.

Baltimore City Schools Perfect Attendance Day

On June 9, the Orioles hosted over 3,000 students from Baltimore City Schools to reward them for having perfect attendance during the 2008-09 school year. Monae Dewitt, an “Iron Student” who has recorded perfect attendance for 13 years of school, threw out the first pitch prior to the game between the O’s and Mariners.

Prostate Cancer Foundation

The Orioles joined with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to promote prostate cancer awareness in 2009. Outfielder Nick Markakis and Manager Dave Trembley served as the team’s representatives for an on-field ceremony for the MLB Home Run Challenge. With support from Major League Baseball teams, players, managers, coaches, groundskeepers and umpires, each home run hit in 60 selected games leading up to Fathers Day from June 11-21 raised money to fight prostate cancer.

Survivor’s Party with St. Joseph’s Hospital’s

Cancer Institute

The Orioles hosted a group of cancer patients and former patients, along with their family members and friends, for St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Survivor Party on June 14. The team donated more than 20 individual suites and three party suites, including food and beverages.

In addition to attending the game, two patients – Melody McMillan and Mike Nelson - threw out the ceremonial first pitches prior to the game against the Braves.

Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game

Following the game on June 14, the Orioles hosted the 28th annual Brooks Robinson High School All-Star

In 2009, the Orioles made several changes to their team identity, including a new primary logo, a new bird, new batting practice hats and jerseys, and the addition of “Baltimore” on their road jerseys for the first time in 36 seasons. Additionally, a new patch showcasing the Maryland flag was added to the team’s home, road and alternate jerseys for the first time in franchise history. The new look serves as a statement of the organization’s proud history and its continued commitment to the community.

Birds unveil a new lookGame at Camden Yards. Each All-Star team was made up of 15 student-athletes, four alternates and three coaches from across Maryland. Prior to the O’s game that day, the All-Stars were recognized in an on-field ceremony and were presented with a bat by Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora.

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27th Annual Buddies Night

The Orioles welcomed nearly 2,500 members and supporters of the Police Explorer Scouts Police Athletic League for the 27th Annual Buddies Night at Oriole Park on June 18. Members of the Baltimore Police Youth Choir performed the National Anthem, and the Baltimore Police Department presented the colors prior to the game. This year, more than $18,000 was raised for local PAL Centers and Explorer Scouts through the Buddies Night program.

Union Night

More than 18,000 members of the AFL-CIO attended the Orioles vs. Nationals game on June 26 in a celebration of Union Night. AFL-CIO members from Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and Pennsylvania attended the game and took part in special pre-game ceremonies.

Pitch, Hit & Run Tournament

The Orioles hosted the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Tournament at Oriole Park on June 27. The top 16

Pathfinders

Pathfinders for Autism

Patterson Mill High School

Patterson Mill High School Boys Lacrosse

PAW

Penbrook Athletic Association

Peninsula Regional

Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational & Memorial Center

Perry Hall Christian School

Perry Hall/White Marsh Futbol Club

Pets on Wheels

Philadelphia 76ers Foundation

Phillies Charities

Pimlico Elementary/Middle School

Piney Ridge Elementary School PTA

Pinnacle Communications

Pittsburgh Pirate Charities

Pleasant Plains Elementary School

The Plitt Family Fund

Plungapalooza 2009

Prestige Gymnastics

The Primary Day School

Prince of Peace Creative Learning Center

Prince William Crime Prevention

Professional Baseball Scouts of Northern California

Pucket & Sturgill Wealth Management, LLP

The Quarterback Club

RACCAP

Race for Hope

Ravens eXtreme All Stars



qualifiers from Maryland and Virginia competed in hope of advancing to the National Finals at the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in St. Louis. Participants were also honored in an on-field ceremony before the Orioles game against the Nationals.

Orioles Wives Silent Auctions

This June, OriolesREACH and the Orioles Wives partnered to conduct two nights of silent auctions at Oriole Park to benefit two very worthwhile organizations.

On June 29, more than $11,500 was raised for the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. On June 30, an additional $15,300 was raised for The Nick Adenhart Memorial Fund, a fund established earlier this year in memory of the Los Angeles Angels pitcher and Maryland native who was killed in a car accident in 2009. The Fund provides financial support to youth baseball organizations.

Union members sing the National Anthem before the game on June 26 at Oriole Park.

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OriolesREACH P.L.A.Y. Clinic

OriolesREACH, in conjunction with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, hosted the 2009 National Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) Campaign at Oriole Park on June 30. Players from the 13-15 year old division of the Baltimore RBI League spent the day learning about living a more active, healthy lifestyle with fun exercises and question and answer sessions with Orioles outfielder Luke Scott and Head Athletic Trainer Richie Bancells. The P.L.A.Y. Campaign was created in 2004 by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society and has conducted more than 35 events in 20 Major League Baseball ballparks.

Ravens Roost #74

Red Cross

Red House Run Elementary School

Red Lion Area Senior High School

Redeemer Classical Christian School

Relay For Life

Relay for Life Perry Hall

Relay for Life Poolesville

Remembering Jamie Foundation

Restoration Community Church and Ministries

Ride Across Maryland

The Ridge Ruxton PTA

Ridgely Elementary School

RMHC Golf Tournament

Robert Morris University Colonial Athletic Club

The Robert Moser Foundation

Rockburn Elementary School PTA

Rockledge Elementary School

Rockville Community Nursery School

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania

Roots of Scouting

Rosemont School of the Holy Child

Rut Keller Memorial Golf Tournament

Safeway Foundation

Sail for Kids Regatta

Saint Anthony School

Saint Catherine Labouré School

Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

Saint Francis of Assisi School



23rd Annual Food Drive Breaks Records

The Orioles Wives, Oriole Advocates, MASN and WJZ-TV teamed up to host the 23rd Annual Orioles Food Drive at Oriole Park July 31-August 2 to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. Representatives were stationed at each entry gate at the park to collect non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Maryland Food Bank and their work with local soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters throughout Central Maryland. In 2009, more than 4,000 pounds of food were collected along with a record-tying cash donation of $30,000. 35

Maria Wieters and Diana Roberts helped collect donations during the team’s 23rd Annual Food Drive at Oriole Park.

Orioles Assistant Athletic Trainer Brian Ebel (middle) works withBaltimore R.B.I. League players during the 2009 P.L.A.Y. Clinic.

Luke Scott speaks with members of the Baltimore R.B.I. League during the 2009 P.L.A.Y. Clinic.

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O’s Set to Honor Baltimore Elite Giants

On September 5, the Orioles will wear special commemorative uniforms to honor the Negro League’s Baltimore Elite Giants. After the game, all jerseys will be autographed, authenticated, and placed for auction on Orioles.com, with proceeds benefiting the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation.

Cardboard to Leather Collection

On September 19, OriolesREACH will once again team with the Oriole Advocates for the Cardboard to Leather Collection. Fans are invited to donate new or gently used baseball and softball equipment at the game to underprivileged children through the Melvin Mora Foundation in Venezuela and the Sebaco Valley League, a Nicaraguan youth baseball league with more than 500 participants. A silent auction will also be held.

In 2008, The Cardboard to Leather Collection collected more than $5,500 in cash donations and

Saint Jane Frances School

Saint Michael’s School

Saint Timothy School

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

Sample-McDougald House Preservation Society

San Antonio Missions Foundation

Sarah’s House

Sargent Shriver Elementary School

Saul Ewing Attorneys at Law

Sawgrass Springs Middle School

Schott Memorial Center

Schuylkill MRI

Schuylkill Valley Little League

The Score Fore a Cure

Seckman Middle School

The Seed School of Maryland

Senior Volunteer Services

Sequoyah Elementary School PTA

Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary School

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

Silver Spring Day School

Small Savers

Smiles for Ethan

Smyrna Athletic Boosters Club

Sonny’s Kids Foundation

South Baltimore Emergency Relief

South Baltimore Learning Center

South County Youth Association

South Eastern Middle School

South Maryland Little League



gathered more than 225 boxes of equipment having a total weight of 9,559 pounds.

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Baltimore Orioles Charitable

Foundation and Baltimore Orioles,

Inc.

The Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation and the Baltimore Orioles, Inc., support many civic and charitable organizations with the goal of enriching the lives of fans throughout Birdland. Since the ownership group led by Peter Angelos purchased the team, the Baltimore Orioles have donated more than $9.5 million to support various organizations in the Orioles’ community.

Fans Give Back in New Ways

In 2009, the Orioles introduced several new ways for fans to get involved and help OriolesREACH extend its efforts in the community.

ORiOLEsREAch PET cALENdAR

For the first time ever, the Orioles, Orioles Wives and OriolesREACHteamed with the Maryland SPCA to create the 2010 Orioles Pet Calendar.Proceeds from the calendar, which features Orioles players posing with their own or SPCA dogs and cats, benefit the Maryland SPCA. Fans are able to buy the calendar at Oriole Park or online at orioles.com.

scOREBOARd sURPRisEs

Fans have always been able to commemorate events at Oriole Park with a dedicated message on the park’s centerfield video boards. This season, the process went online

Southern Senior High School Baseball

SPCA of York County

Special Olympics District of Columbia

Special Olympics Maryland

SPORT

Squashwise

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

St. Francis Neighborhood Center

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

St. Jerome’s Head Start

St. John’s Lane Elementary School

St. Joseph’s Nursing Home

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Mary of the Mill’s Golf Challenge

Stars and Stripes

Stembridge Colts

Stevens Forest Elementary School

Stevens Forest Nursery School

Stitch & Pitch

Student Athlete Performance Training

Student Sharing Coalition

Suited to Succeed

Sunderland Family and School Org.

Sunfest Coconut Ball 2009

Sunfest Community Outreach

Support our Veterans Auction

Survivors Offering Support

Swans Creek Elementary School PTA

Swing for Youth Golf Open

Sykesville 8U Travel Baseball Team


CHARITABLE GIVING

BRIAN ROBERTSSECOND BASE #1

Brian poses with his dog, Rocky.

Maryland SPCA’s Spay/Neuter Clinics

A confirmed tactic to reduce the unwanted pet population is to spay/neuter. Each year, the Maryland SPCA spays and neuters thousands of animals. The Maryland SPCA offers four spay/neuter programs to select groups:

• Pit-Fix is a program for low-income pit bull owners.

• Fix-Able is open to low-income cat owners.• Feral-Fix is available to feral cat caretakers

participating in Trap, Neuter, Return programs.

• Fix-Em assists local rescue groups and animal control agencies, including Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter.

The Maryland SPCA will continue to spay/neuter the animals in their adoption program.

for added convenience. For a $25 donation to the Orioles Charitable Foundation, fans can celebrate a birthday or anniversary with a special message for all spectators to see. For details, visit orioles.com and click on “Fan Forum.”

gAmE-UsEd BAsEBALL sALEs

This year, the Orioles created a new opportunity for fans to purchase one-of-a-kind keepsakes of their Camden Yards experience, while helping their community. Game-used baseballs are now sold at each game at the OriolesREACH Community Booth inside Camden Yards. All proceeds from the sale go to the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation.

BiRd VisiTs

For the first time ever, guests at Oriole Park now have the opportunity to reserve a special visit from everyone’s favorite fan, the Oriole Bird. For a $75 donation to Shannon’s Fund, fans can now schedule a visit from the Oriole Bird, who will also deliver an Orioles goodie bag directly to the honoree during the game.

PET CALENDAR2010

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Orioles Charitable Foundation Teams

with Benson’s Battalion

Fulfilling a commitment made when he was traded to the Orioles in 2006, former Orioles pitcher Kris Benson and his wife Anna joined the Orioles Charitable Foundation to donate a total of $250,000 to Baltimore charities and the Baltimore City Police Department in two pre-game ceremonies the weekend of April 24 and 25 at Oriole Park. Benson, now a member of the Texas Rangers, and his wife created the Benson’s Battalion Foundation after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The goal of the Foundation is assist local police, fire and public safety organizations in the fight against terrorism by purchasing the equipment needed in this effort. As part of the trade, the Orioles arranged for a charity bonus to be distributed in conjunction with the Orioles Charitable Foundation to Baltimore-area police, fire and public safety organizations.

The Bensons and the Orioles Charitable Foundation presented a $125,000 joint donation to be divided among the following Baltimore charity groups: The Run to Remember Fund, benefiting the Baltimore City Fire and Police Departments; The Nephcure Foundation; the Johns Hopkins Bipolar Center at Bayview; St. Vincents Center; Shannon’s Fund at the University of Maryland Medical Center; and the Casey Cares Foundation.

Additionally, the Bensons donated $125,000 to the Baltimore City Police Department in a pre-game check presentation on April 26. Baltimore Police Commissioner Fred Bealefeld accepted the donation, which is to be used to assist in the purchase of bulletproof vests and other items to support the department.

CareFirst and the Orioles Team Up to

Help Children

As part of the K’s for Kids Program, each time an Orioles pitcher records a strikeout in 2009, CareFirst

Symphony Sneakers of Centreville

Taney Town Elementary School

Taste and Auction of Howard County

Team Tyler Walk for Autism Research 2009

Teardrops to Rainbows

Teen Challenge of Baltimore

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Temple Beth El Night of Stars

Thomas Jefferson Elementary/ Middle School #232

Threshold Services

Town of Hampstead

Trellis Services, Inc.

Trinity School

Turner Station Recreation Council

Ulman Cancer Fund/Justin Jennings Found.

UMMS Foundation

United Cerebral Palsy

United Educational Corporation

United States Lifesaving Association - Fort Lauderdale Chapter

United Way

United Way of Broward County

University of Maryland Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball

Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation

Urban League of Broward County

Van Rensselaer Elementary

Victoria Flick’s

Villa Maria Continuum

The Village Learning Place

Virginia Bandits 10U Baseball

Virginia SIDS Alliance


CHARITABLE GIVING

BlueCross/BlueShield donates $25to the SEED School of Maryland. Last season, the program donated $25,000 to the YMCA of Central Maryland’s FIT N FUN Program.

Saves for Shock Trauma

Once again this season, corporate partner Kelly & Associates Insurance Group has pledged a donation of $2,000 to the University of Maryland R Adams Crowley Shock Trauma Center for every save recorded by an Orioles pitcher. In 2008, more than $70,000 was raised to help UMMS save lives.

Giant Food Supports Area Programs

Prior to the O’s game on June 28 against the Washington Nationals, representatives from Giant Food presented a check for $1.5 million to The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University of Medicine and the Children’s Cancer Foundation as a part of their Triple Winner Campaign.

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In 2008, the Orioles and OriolesREACH established Shannon’s Fund, a $50,000 endowment at the University of Maryland Medical Center to provide financial assistance to hospital patients and their families. Created in memory of Shannon Obaker – the team’s Director of Community Outreach who bravely fought cancer for over a year before passing away in January 2007 at age 29 – Shannon’s Fund is administered by the University of Maryland Medical Center. Funds are donated to patients and their family members as need arises to assist with the general expenses associated with the treatment process, including hospital parking, alternate housing, food costs and household bills.

People who knew Shannon knew of her passion for helping others, especially children and animals. In her role as Community Outreach Director, Shannon coordinated charitable donation requests, scheduled player appearances in the community and arranged special visits for sick children who wanted to meet their baseball heroes. The Orioles and the Obaker family believe that the

most meaningful way to remember Shannon is to reach out to help others because that is what Shannon cared about most.

The Orioles will continue to contribute to the Fund via proceeds collected from future charitable endeavors and OriolesREACH initiatives. Those wishing to make contributions in Shannon’s memory can visit OriolesREACH.com and click on “Donate to Shannon’s Fund.” Or, make checks payable to Orioles Charitable Foundation and use the enclosed return envelope.

Volley for Kids

Volunteer Emergency Families for Children

Warminster Baseball Association

Washington Adventist Hospital Foundation

The Washington Animal Rescue League

Washington Episcopal School

Washington Patriots Baseball Boosters

Waterloo Bucks Baseball

Waves Fast Pitch Softball

West Springfield Baseball

West Springfield High School

Westminster Elementary School

Westminster High School

Westside Elementary School #24

White Marsh Baseball

White Oak School

William James Becker, IV Discretionary Trust

Windy Hill Elementary School

Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation

Winterfest

WOASF

Wolfe Street Academy

Women in Distress

Women’s Club of Coconut Creek

The Women’s Committee of Historic Hampton

The Woodbourne Center

Woodholme Elementary

Woodmoor Elementary

Worcester State College Baseball Team

WOR-WIC College


SHANNON’S FUND

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If your organization would like to work with OriolesREACH to better the lives of those in our community, we’re here to help.

To schedule a former player appearance, please call 410-547-6144.

To schedule The Oriole Bird, please call 410-547-6221.

To inquire about the OriolesREACH Gameday Experience Program, please call 410-547-6221.

For all other OriolesREACH questions, please call 888-848-BIRD or visit OriolesREACH.com.

Donation Requests

Each year, the Orioles send donations to charitable, non-profit organizations, schools, and civic groups. To request a donation, please send a letter of request on your organization’s letterhead (including the contact information and address where the donation might be sent) to:

OriolesREACH Donations333 West Camden StreetBaltimore, MD 21201

Or you can fax your request to 410-547-6272.

HELP US REACH YOU

We do not accept email requests. Please notify us at least one month prior to your scheduled event and explain how the proceeds will be used. Requests will only be considered for organizations that can include a copy of its 501 (c) (3) status, is a recognized charity supporting youth athletics or educational initiatives, and is located in the MD/DC/VA/DE/WV/NC/Southern PA area.

WT Woodson High School

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

York Cancer Center

YoungLife

Youth from the 45th Legislative District

Youth of North Lauderdale

Zachary Hebda Foundation & MS Society


333 West Camden StreetBaltimore, MD 21201OriolesREACH.com

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Documents

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