There’s nothing more valuable than being a kid.

2014 COMMUNITY REPORT

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We cherish the artifacts of America’s greatest pastime because they remind us of a time when life was as simple as a pickup game in the empty lot down the street. A glove. A bat. A ball. A belief in a game that was somehow more than about winning and losing. The Twins Community Fund works tirelessly to involve more kids in baseball and softball in the hope they will become fundamentally better citizens, taking the lessons from the game and applying them to their lives outside the dugout. In our eyes, every kid is a star. We are committed to giving them all—no matter their ability, neighborhood or socioeconomic background—the chance to play, so that they might have the opportunity to collect a lifetime of memories.

CONTENTS

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4 Message from Dave St. Peter

8 Mission

8 Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities (RBI)

10 Play Ball! Minnesota

12 Fields for Kids

14 Grants / Scholarships

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TWINS COMMUNITY FUND

15 Twins Community Fund Fundraising Events

16 Carl R. Pohlad Award

18 Kirby Puckett Award

19 Terry Ryan Award

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32 Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan

34 Twins Community Programs

35 Education Programs

37 Partners in Philanthropy

40 Twins Sustainability Statement

44 Community Fund Board of Directors

22 Honoring Veterans

24 Employee Volunteerism

26 Hope Week

28 Player/Alumni Involvement

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

GO TWINS GO GREEN

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MESSAGE FROM DAVEDear Friends: Since 1961, the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club has been a prominent part of the sports landscape in the Twin Cities, the State of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Throughout those five-plus decades, the Twins have been committed to playing competitive baseball, providing affordable family entertainment and making our community a better place to live. Those are the principles of the Twins Tradition—a mission defined by four words: Passion, Heart, Hustle and Fun. As we commence a new baseball season, it is my distinct honor to share the 2014 Minnesota Twins Community Report. Please take a moment to review this publication which provides a “scorecard” so to speak, of the Twins community-outreach and its impact on so many people and neighborhoods across Twins Territory. Highlights of the ballclub’s community success stories include:

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• The Twins Community Fund and its continued focus on enriching the lives of young people through an association with the games of baseball and softball.

• The Twins ongoing commitment to honoring veterans as well as active-duty military personnel.

• The incredible volunteerism displayed by the men and women of the Twins front office.

• The continued dedication of current and former Twins players and coaches to community involvement and philanthropy.

• The evolution of the Twins “Go Twins, Go Green” environmental stewardship initiative.

Going forward, the Twins organization embraces the opportunity to do more and to reach higher. The franchise enjoys a special relationship with its fans and therefore accepts an obligation to give back. It’s with this understanding in mind, that we provide this Community Report with hopes that we can collectively build on these results for seasons to come. Look forward to seeing you at the ballpark soon. Win Twins!!!

Dave St. PeterPresident

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Before kids start working on a breaking ball, we help make sure their heads are on straight.

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TWINS COMMUNITY FUND

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Just like the Major Leaguers who call Target Field home, each player in the RBI program is a Minnesota Twin. Since 1993, the Twins Community Fund, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation have partnered to provide Twin Cities youth the opportunity to play baseball and softball.

Today, every player on a Minneapolis and St. Paul park team is a member of RBI, the national competitive league run by Major League Baseball. In addition to games, the nearly 6,000 Twins RBI players can participate in RBI Opening Day at Target Field, attend free skills clinics and the RBI Academy, try out for a Twins RBI All-Star team and have the chance to attend Twins games and meet players.

RBI (REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES)

6,000KIDS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL GET THE

CHANCE TO PLAY

Established as a nonprofit organization in 1991, the mission of the 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, softball and the Minnesota Twins.

MISSION

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RBI WORLD SERIESThe Twins once again hosted the RBI World Series in 2013, the third consecutive year the tournament has been held in the Twin Cities.

More than 300 youth baseball and softball players from around the world played in the tournament. Beyond showing off their incredible talents on the diamond, players got to meet current and former Twins players, participate in a workout day in front of Major League scouts and volunteer at local nonprofits as part of RBI Service Day.

RBI WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS

SPORT TEAMBaseball — Junior Division Venice RBIBaseball— Senior Division Harrisburg RBISoftball Atlanta RBI

200 CITIES

WORLDWIDE

PLAYED IN

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Play Ball! Minnesota is a collaboration of youth baseball and softball organizations working together to grow their respective sports. PlayBallMN.com is the leading source for youth baseball and softball information and news in Minnesota. Our annual Coaches Conference gathers youth baseball and softball coaches from around the state to share ideas and learn new coaching techniques. The Play Ball! Minnesota Coaches Award recognizes outstanding youth baseball and softball coaches.

PLAY BALL! MINNESOTA

PLAY BALL! MINNESOTA YOUTH CLINICSFor 53 years, the Twins Youth Clinics program has traveled the Upper Midwest to provide free baseball and softball instruction to more than 4,000 boys and girls each summer. Visit playballmn.com for information on your local program.

4,000KIDS RECEIVED

FREE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

INSTRUCTION

MORE THAN

300PEOPLE ATTEND THE COACHES CONFERENCE ANNUALLY

AN AVERAGE OF

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Play Ball! Minnesota High School All Star Series

In 1975, a group of Minnesotahigh school baseball coaches created the Minnesota HighSchool Baseball All Star Seriesfor the purpose of recognizingthe best graduating seniorsfrom the state.

In 2013, Play Ball! Minnesota became the new naming sponsor of this prestigious event. Through a coach-led nomination process, 20 baseball players are chosen for one of four teams. The four teams that make up the round-robin tournament include the North, South, Metro East and Metro West. Many of Minnesota’s legendary players have participated in this event, including current Twins Glen Perkins and Joe Mauer.

PLAY BALL! MINNESOTA CELEBRATES

Mr. Baseball and Ms. Softball Awards

In 2010, the Minnesota Minutemen and Play Ball! Minnesota began honoring the top Minnesota high school athlete in baseball and softball.

Each spring, seven finalists are nominated by a select list of college coaches and professional scouts. Many athletic and character attributes are considered by the nominating panel and these seven players from each sport represent the best players in the state. The award winners are announced at a banquet honoring the achievements of these top athletes and the winners are honored at a Twins game by throwing out a ceremonial first pitch.

Minnesota State High School League Championship Game

The Twins and Target Field are proud to host the Minnesota State High School Prep Championship Series each summer. The top two teams in each high school division not only get a chance to play for the state title, but do so in a Major League Baseball stadium. The energy and excitement of the Championship Games is not to be missed!

HIGH SCHOOL BALL

2013 PLAY BALL! MN WINNERS

Mr. Baseball Logan Shore

Coon Rapids HS

Ms. SoftballSamantha Hartmann

Orono HS

S P O T L I G H T

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Since 1999, the Twins Community Fund’s Fields for Kids program has granted more than $3 million dollars to renovate or construct nearly 600 youth baseball and softball fields. Matching grants are available in amounts from $1,000–$10,000.

CASSELTON PARK DISTRICTYouth baseball in Casselton, North Dakota was growing rapidly, and finding kids enough safe places to play was proving difficult. In order to utilize the main diamond at Tinta Tawa Park to the fullest, major upgrades were needed. With the help of a $10,000 Fields for Kids grant, Casselton Park District installed new foul line and outfield fencing, new dugouts, a new backstop and a completely renovated infield. “The transformation was incredible,” writes Stephen Bartholomay of the Park District. “In all, more than 250 Casselton kids participated in programs on the new field.”

FIELDS FOR KIDS

$3IN GRANTS

MORE THAN

MILLION

FUN FACTMore than $300K in FFK grants were awarded in 2013.

S P O T L I G H T

Casselton North Dakota

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2013–2014 RENOVATED FIELDS ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWEST

593TOTAL FIELDS

RENOVATED SINCE 1999

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YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL GRANTSTournament Grants assist communities in hosting state, regional or national youth baseball or softball tournaments.

Competitive Youth Baseball and Softball Grants provide financial support for struggling travel and operational costs for upper-level, traveling baseball and softball teams in the Upper Midwest.

Youth Coaching Grants provide dollars to youth organizations to hire high-school or college age coaches and administrators. More than 175 have gained valuable work and experience while mentoring youth in our community.

DIAMONDS AND DREAMSThe Diamonds and Dreams Scholarship Program provides grants of $2,000 to high-school seniors in pursuit of post-second-ary education. To date, more than 180 students have received financial assistance to pursue a college education.

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

TWINSCAREThe TwinsCare ticket program provides free tickets to youth-serving nonprofit organizations. TwinsCare allows those who may not have the means to attend a Major League Baseball game the chance to experience it. The program will donate 250 tickets for each Twins home game in 2014.

This program is generously supported by players, the Minnesota Twins, Community Fund Cornerstone Partners, Pepsi and the Carl and Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation.

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SENIORS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS

LAST YEAR

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2014 TWINS COMMUNITY FUND FUNDRAISING EVENTS

January 24–26, 2014

April 11, 2014

Home Games at Target Field

Summer 2014

Select Dates at Target Field

TwinsFest

Welcome Home Luncheon

Split the Pot Raffle

Broadcast Auction

In-Stadium Auctions

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The Carl R. Pohlad Award recognizes outstanding community involvement and on-field performance of one current Twins player or coach each season.

CARL R. POHLAD AWARD

2013 WINNER: GLEN PERKINS

Hosts Fifteen’s 5K to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Along with Brian Duensing, hosts Lefties Lunkers fishing tournament to benefit Leukemia Lymphoma society

Also serves as spokesman for Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk

Serves as spokesman for Give to the Max Day, a statewide day focusing on charitable giving

$34,000RAISED FOR THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION IN 2013

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CARL R. POHLAD AWARD WINNERS

2011 Carl Pavano

2010 Jesse Crain

2009 Justin Morneau

2008 Joe Mauer

2007 Johan Santana

2006 Michael Cuddyer

2005 Ron Gardenhire

2004 Torii Hunter

2003 Doug Mientkiewicz

2002 Brad Radke

2001 Corey Koskie

2000 Denny Hocking

1999 Ron Coomer

1998 Terry Steinbach

1997 Rick Aguilera

1996 Paul Molitor

1995 Kirby Puckett

1994 Kent Hrbek

1993 Brian Harper2013 Glen Perkins

2012 Denard Span

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The Kirby Puckett Award recognizes a Twins alumni player or coach who best exemplifies Kirby’s legacy of community service and involvement.

KIRBY PUCKETT AWARD

2013 WINNER: FRANK QUILICI

Quilici, a kidney transplant recipient, founded Donor Day to create awareness and recruit organ donors

Served as longtime President of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, as well as on the board of the Harmon Killebrew Foundation

2013 THE YEAR FRANK WAS

INDUCTED INTO THE CHICAGOLAND SPORTS

HALL OF FAME

2013 Frank Quilici

2012 Roy Smalley

2011 Terry Steinbach

2010 Bert Blyleven

2009 Rod Carew

2008 Kent Hrbek

2007 Tony Oliva

2006 Harmon Killebrew

Kirby Pucket Award Winners

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This award recognizes a leader in supporting Minnesota youth baseball and/or softball by contributing to the advocacy and promotion of the game and its participants. The award is named after long-time Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan in honor of his passion and dedication to the promotion of baseball and softball.

PLAY BALL! MINNESOTA TERRY RYAN AWARD

2013 WINNER: STEVE WINFIELD

Helped revive baseball at Minneapolis Community College

Coaches and mentors youth in the Twins RBI Program

Long-time amateur player

2013 Steve Winfield

2012 Jim Berbee

2011 Dale Welter

2010 Ed Lippert

2009 Jim Peck

2008 Tink Larson

2007 Bill Peterson

2006 John Wilkens

Terry Ryan Award Winners

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The stuff of baseball is the stuff of life. Pine tar being a notable exception.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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The Minnesota Twins are proud to have many programs that honor the many active and veteran members of our Armed Services who reside in Twins Territory.

At every Twins game, a veteran is honored before the singing of the National Anthem. The veteran is thanked for their service and typically receives a rousing ovation before raising the American flag during the Star Spangled Banner.

HONORING VETERANS

7,250TICKETS DONATED

TO MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

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12YELLOW RIBBON

NETWORKS HONORED

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

Additionally, the Twins are committed to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a program pioneered by the Minnesota National Guard to connect all Minnesota service members and their families with community support, services and resources. Twice a month, the Twins recognize Yellow Ribbon Networks that go above and beyond in supporting service members and their families with an on-field pregame ceremony.

The Twins offer free tickets to military members and their families throughout the season, and offer discounted tickets every Monday home game.

Finally, the Twins hold an annual “Armed Forces Appreciation Day” that honors veterans and active service members from all five branches of the military. The celebration includes special pregame festivities and more than 1,000 donated tickets for military members and their families.

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HELPING IN TWINS TERRITORYThe Minnesota Twins are committed to being responsible and supportive members of the communities in which we live and do business. One of the ways the club demonstrates its commitment to the community is through volunteer work performed by our employees.

Twins full-time employees dedicated more than 2,400 hours to volunteerism in 2013. Our staff spent those hours in a myriad of ways working with hundreds of different organizations—these pages show just a few examples of how our employees got involved in Twins Territory over the past year.

HOLIDAY WEEK OF GIVINGEach December, Twins front office employees dedicate a week to giving back. Activities in 2013 included delivering meals to ill individuals through Open Arms, ringing bells to raise money for the Salvation Army Harbor Lights, building dressers for people transitioning out of homelessness at Bridging, and making and delivering breakfast bags to the families at Ronald McDonald House.

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM

2,400HOURS

VOLUNTEERED BY TWINS EMPLOYEES

IN 2013

MORE THAN

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FUN FACTRebuilding ball fields helps rebuild communities.

FIELD REBUILD50 Twins and Toro employees volunteered to spend two days renovating Parade Stadium in St. Paul. Work included re-sodding the infield, painting the stadium, and rebuilding the mound. This effort was led by the Twins Grounds Crew and the Toro Sports Turf managers.

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EMPLOYEES REFURBISH A FIELD IN ST. PAUL

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The Minnesota Twins created Twins Hope Week in 2011. Twins Hope Week is an effort by the entire Twins organization to reach out to Twins Territory and make a difference in people’s lives. During each day of Hope Week, different Twins players lead groups of teammates, former Twins, front-office staff and fans in participating in various volunteer activities.

Field DayA week of community events at various sites across the metro area culminated in Twins players inviting more than 100 homeless youth to Target Field for a fun-filled afternoon. Residents of People Serving People, CommonBond Communities and Sharing and Caring Hands joined the entire Twins team on the outfield grass to play wiffle ball, kickball, Frisbee and more. After the games were over, the children enjoyed lunch in Target Field’s Thomson Reuters Champions Club. It was a great day of fun and fitness that was enjoyed by all!

S P O T L I G H T

100HOMELESS YOUTH

INVITED TO ENJOY THE DAY AT

TARGET FIELD

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2013 HOPE WEEK

EVENTS

HOMELESS YOUTH

Front Office Staff

Joe Mauer

Ron Gardenhire

Glen Perkins

Full Squad

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

PICNIC IN THE PARK

VA HOSPITAL VISIT

FISHING WITH KIDS

FIELD DAY AT TARGET FIELD

EVENT PLAYER BENEFICIARY

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Giving back to the community has been at the foundation of the Twins organization since the team’s arrival in Minnesota in 1961. Players and alumni take that commitment to heart, supporting a wide variety of causes across Twins Territory. Wearing a Twins uniform means more than being a ballplayer—it also means joining a tradition of giving that dates back more than 50 years.

PLAYER AND ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT

$1RAISED PER YEAR

BY CURENT AND FORMER PLAYERS

MORE THAN

MILLION

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BERT BLYLEVEN

ROD CAREW

RON COOMER

JIM EISENREICH

KENT HRBEK

TIM LAUDNER

PAUL MOLITOR

TONY OLIVA

BRAD RADKE

ROY SMALLEY

TERRY STINBACH

ALUMNI SUPPORT THESE CHARITIES & CAUSES

»Parkinson’s Research

»Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

»Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation

»Miracle League of Minnesota

»Tourette’s Syndrome

»ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter

»Minnesota Stroke Association

»Camp Heartland

»Friends of St. Paul Baseball

»Upper Midwest Youth Baseball/ Softball Programs

»Batten Disease

»Meals on Wheels

»The Brad and Heather Radke Family Foundation

»Hennepin County Medical Center

»Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

»American Cancer Society

»Pitch In For Baseball

»ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter

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PLAYER EVENTSGlen Perkins’ “Fifteens’s 5K” benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Joe Mauer’s Bowling Tournament benefiting Highland Friendship Club

Hang with the Majors benefiting the Minnesota Military Family Foundation

Celebrity Waiter Event benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities

Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing ’s “Lefties Lunkers” benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

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$35,000DONATED TO NONPROFITS AND DISASTER RELIEF

TWINS WIVES ORGANIZATIONIn 2013, the Twins Wives Organization donated more than $35,000 to nonprofit organizations and disaster relief. Supported organizations include: Camp Sweet Life, Tapestry Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, Father Heart Ranch, Wounded Warrior Program, Feed My Starving Children, Salvation Army Harbor Lights, Cheerful Givers and The Emily Program.

DIAMOND AWARDSThe 2014 Diamond Awards raised nearly $155,000 for the University of Minnesota’s research and patient care in ataxia, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Hosted by Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer, the annual event also honors current and former Twins players for their performance on and off the field.

$155,000RAISED FOR U OF M RESEARCH & PATIENT CARE

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60CITIES VISITED

IN 2014

For two weeks in January, Twins players, alumni, coaches and staff travel Twins Territory to visit fans. The Twins Winter Caravan visited more than 60 cities in 2014. Created in 1961, the Twins Winter Caravan is currently the largest caravan of its kind in professional sports.

MINNESOTA TWINS WINTER CARAVAN

Bert BlylevenTom BrunanskyScott DiamondBrian DozierBrian DuensingCasey FienPedro FlorimonKyle GibsonDan GladdenJoe Mauer

Paul MolitorRicky NolascoTony OlivaGlen PerkinsTrevor PlouffeRyan PresslyTerry SteinbachAnthony SwarzakCaleb Thielbar

PARTICIPATING PLAYERS AND ALUMNI IN 2014:

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13 PLAYERS

5BROADCASTERS

9DAYS

4,586MILES

4COACHES

The Twins Caravan has taken place every January for 54 years.

FUN FACT

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Each year, the Twins organization and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund contribute directly to a number of community programs and fundraisers focused on encouraging better education habits, promoting safe and healthy kids and serving the homeless through donations of time, money and resources.

TWINS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

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Perfect Attendance—Perfect Game rewarded middle school students who achieved perfect attendance during the 2012–2013 school year.

As part of the CenturyLink Readers for Life program, Twins mascot T.C. visited local libraries to act out his favorite books and encourage kids to read.

Father of the Year Essay Contest recognized outstanding essays written by students in partnership with the National Center for Fathering.

NONPROFIT SUPPORTThe Minnesota Twins donated memorabilia and game experiences to more than 4,500 fundraisers in 2013. Target Field hosts awareness and fundraising activities for charities, such as pregames, public service announcements and information kiosks.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

FUNDRAISERS SUPPORTED ANNUALLY

4,500MORE THAN

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STEP-TO -IT CHALLENGEThe Hennepin County Step-To-It Challenge encourages residents and students to increase their physical activity. Hennepin County communities use Twins merchandise as incentives to participate, and schools vie for the opportunity to have an exercise session led byTwins trainers and players.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBSThe Minnesota Twins and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities have partnered for more than 25 years. The official charity partner of Major League Baseball, the Boys & Girls Clubs provide a positive, safe, fun and educational environment for youth. The Twins and the Clubs partner for fundraisers, raising awareness of the clubs’ programs and the RBI program.

25YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP

WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

SUPPORTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL KIDS

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ROOTS FOR THE HOME TEAMRoots for the Home Team is an innovative program that works with youth garden programs to further the vital work they do to help shape kids’ lives and livelihoods. By using vegetables and herbs they grew, along with produce from local farmers, participating youth helped develop and sell tasty, creative salads exclusively at Target Field.

HOMELESSNESSFundraisers and partnerships benefit homeless-serving organizations including People Serving People, Common Bond, Heading Home Minnesota, Salvation Army Harbor Light and Mary’s Place.

PARTNERS IN PHILANTHROPY

TEAMSMILEIn 2013, Target Field and the Twins partnered with TeamSmile to provide free dental care to more than 200 underserved youth. Through this experience, children receive oral health education, screening and treatment and are taught how the mouth and body are linked to overall health.

SMILES!200MORE

THAN

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The newest collectible item at the ballpark: rainwater.

GO TWINS. GO GREEN.

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The Minnesota Twins organization believes our future success—both on and off the field—is built on a business model that embraces operational efficiency, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. We honor the power of sport by leading through example, and we will continue to use sport to inspire, build the best fan experience and cause no unnecessary harm, working with our fans, community, suppliers, partners and employees to have a positive influence in the world.

TWINS SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT

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RECYCLING AND CONVERTING WASTE TO ENERGYThrough aggressive recycling and waste-to-energy programs, the Twins have kept more than 3,761 tons of waste out of local landfills from 2011 to 2013.

In 2014, the Twins will seek help from fans in increasing the amount of recycled organic materials, further reducing the amount of waste produced at Target Field.

1,656TRASH SENT

to Hennepin Energy Recovery Center

TO

NS

543ORGANIC MATERIALS

composted and diverted from landfills

TO

NS

1,507WASTE RECYCLED

from Target Field

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NS

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DONATING UNUSED FOOD TO LOCAL CHARITIESThe Minnesota Twins and concession partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice donated more than ten tons of food to local charities during the 2013 season. Through a partnership with Rock and Wrap It Up! Inc., representatives from Joseph’s Storehouse in Brooklyn Park boxed up all prepared but untouched meals at Target Field, donating the unused food from Target Field to local charities.

108,993HOT DOGS

& BRATS

15,289BURGERS

7,095CHICKEN BREASTS

DONATED OVER 3 YEARS

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FUN FACTTarget Field was named The Greenest Ballpark in America in 2011.

CAPTURING AND REUSING RAINWATERThrough a custom-designed Rain Water Recycle System provided by Minneapolis-based Pentair, the Minnesota Twins have captured, purified and reused more than 3,133,892 total gallons of rainwater, drastically reducing the use of municipal water at Target Field. The majority of the recycled rainwater was used to wash down the seating bowl attached to the main concourse.

3,133,892GALLONS

RAINWATER REUSED

TARGET FIELD—THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FACILITY TO RECEIVE LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION FOR BOTH CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONSLess than two years after being named the Greenest Ballpark in America and earning LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver certification for New Construction, the Minnesota Twins were the first professional sports franchise to also attain LEED Silver Certification for the operation and maintenance of their facility.

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FOR MORE INFORMATIONMore information about the Twins Community Fund and the team’s community work can be found at twinsbaseball.com/community or by calling 612-659-3400.

MEMBER ORGANIZATION LOCATIONKris Compton, Chair Alerus Financial Grand Forks, North Dakota

Brad Finstad Center for Rural Policy and Development St. Peter, Minnesota

David Goldstein Littler Mendelson P.C. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Robert Jasper Bank of America Merrill Lynch Minnetonka, Minnesota

Dan Johnson Hopkins Public Schools Hopkins, Minnesota

Tink Larson Minnesota State High School Waseca, Minnesota

Coaches Association, Retired

Tom Larson The Toro Company Bloomington, Minnesota

Bill Lentsch Delta Airlines Bloomington, Minnesota

Robert McFarlin Twin Metals Minnesota Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Tiffany Richardson University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

Carol Rodgers Carol Rodgers and Associates, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Alex Rowell Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission Blaine, Minnesota

Kathy Umland Martin Williams Advertising Minneapolis, Minnesota

Samuelo Verdeja Semillas and Associates, LLC St. Paul, Minnesota

Lisa Ziebell Glenville-Emmons Public Schools Glenville, Minnesota

The Minnesota Twins Community Fund is a nonprofit community foundation governed by a board of directors composed of a majority of members from the Upper Midwest.

COMMUNITY FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS

Corey Koskie Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minnesota

Todd Marshall Target Minneapolis, Minnesota

Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minnesota

Alisha Perkins Twins Wives Organization Lakeville, Minnesota

Kent Stone US Bank Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dave St. Peter Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minnesota

CONTACT US DIRECTLYBryan DonaldsonExecutive Director, Twins Community Fund; Senior Director, Community Relations bryandonaldson@twinsbaseball.com

Stephanie JohnsonManager, Community Relationsstephaniejohnson@twinsbaseball.com

Josh OrtizManager, Community Programs joshortiz@twinsbaseball.com

Glo WesterdahlCoordinator, Community Relationsglowesterdahl@twinsbaseball.com

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APPENDIX OF MEMORABILIA

Harmon Killebrew

Rod Carew

Kirby Puckett

Joe Mauer

1960s BUTTONSEarly attempts to represent the Minnesota Twins before the

“Minnie & Paul” logo.

1961 BOBBLEHEADOriginally called “bobbing heads,” this particular one was produced in 1961 to correct the prototype that had MINNEAPOLIS on the base, instead of MINNESOTA. The Minnesota version was sold from 1961-1963.

1969 PENNANT & MEGAPHONE Originally the megaphone had a milk bottle-type cap in the small end and was sold to hold popcorn. When empty the cap was removed and it became a megaphone.

1961-1963MINIBOBBLEHEADS 4 ½ inches tall

1968ROD CAREW MINI-BAT

1990sLOGO BUTTON

1980sLOGO BUTTON

1970sMINNIE AND PAUL BUTTONS

AUTOGRAPHEDBASEBALLS

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