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BEHIND EVERY CHAMPION IS A KID WHO GOT THE CHANCE TO PLAY.

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BEHIND EVERY CHAMPION IS A KID WHO GOT THE CHANCE TO PLAY.

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M I N N E S O T A T W I N S C O M M U N I T Y R E P O R T 2 0 1 3

Even the pros once lacked confidence and wore hats that were too big. Forgot to run after hitting the ball off the tee,

for example. Upstanding citizen, solid person: these are things kids become with a bit of help along the way. The Twins and

the Twins Community Fund support the growth of our young people through the values learned from baseball and softball,

so that they might become champions at whatever they pursue.

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.

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Table of Contents

1 Mission Statement

3 Message from Dave St. Peter

4 Community Outreach

5 • Employee Volunteerism

7 • Hope Week

8 • Player and Alumni Involvement

9 • Current Players’ Charity Events

10 • Twins Wives Organization

10 • Diamond Awards

11 • Winter Caravan

12 • Education Programs

13 • Healthy, Safe Kids

13 • Nonprofit Support

14 • Partners in Philanthropy

15 • Homelessness

16 Twins Community Fund Initiatives

17 • Play Ball! Minnesota

18 • Play Ball! Minnesota Youth Clinics

18 • Fields for Kids

19 • Minnesota Twins Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities (RBI)

21 • Youth Baseball and Softball Grants

22 • TwinsCare

22 • Diamonds and Dreams

22 • Twins Community Fund Fundraising Events

23 • Carl R. Pohlad Award

24 • Kirby Puckett Award

25 • Terry Ryan Award

26 Go Twins Go Green

27 • Target Field — The Greenest Ballpark in America

27 • LEED Silver Certification

28 • Twins Sustainability Statement

29 • Capturing and Reusing Rainwater

29 • Recycling and Converting Waste to Energy

30 • Donating Unused Food to Local Charities

31 • Reducing Consumption of Electricity

32 • Green Cleaning

33 Twins Emerging Markets

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A M E S S A G E F R O M D A V E

Since moving to the Twin Cities in 1961, the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club has worked hard to

build a tradition of winning baseball, affordable family entertainment and community service.

The past five-plus decades have produced vivid memories of championship seasons, Hall of Fame

players and special times at the ballpark for multiple generations across the Upper Midwest.

The bond between team and community has never been stronger as Target Field redefines the

game day experience and expands the team’s overall impact on Twins Territory.

While the Twins fully understand the importance of wins and losses, the franchise remains equally

committed to being an active member of our community. To that end, despite a challenging year

on the field in 2012, the Twins community presence was never stronger. With that spirit in mind,

we proudly share the team’s 2013 Community Report with hopes that it provides insight into

the club’s ongoing dedication to making Twins Territory a better place to live. THANK YOU

for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the ballpark and in our community.

Win Twins!!!

Dave St. PeterPresident, Minnesota Twins

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E M P L O Y E E V O L U N T E E R I S M

The 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 2,300 hours to volunteerism in 2012. 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.

Twins H.I.T.T.ers – Helping in Twins Territory

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E M P L O Y E E V O L U N T E E R I S M

Each December, Twins front office employees dedicate

a week to giving back. Activities in 2012 included

serving dinner to residents at People Serving People,

hosting a holiday party at CommonBond communities,

visiting with patients at Children’s Hospital and

refurbishing a transitional veterans’ home with

Rebuilding Together.

50 Twins and Toro employees volunteered

to spend a day renovating two youth fields at

Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis. This effort

was led by the Twins grounds crew and the

Toro Sports Turf managers.

Holiday Week of Giving

Field Rebuild

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H O P E W E E K

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.

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.

2 0 1 2 H O P E W E E K E V E N T S

EVENT PLAYER BENEFICIARY

Casino Night Justin Morneau Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Brush with Kindness Front Office Staff North Minneapolis Homeowners

Hang with the Majors Twins Wives MN Military Family Foundation

VA Hospital Visit Ron Gardenhire American Veterans

Pizza Party Joe Mauer Gillette Children’s Hospital

Fishing with Kids Carl Pavano Tix for Tots, HopeKids

Field Day at Target Field Full Squad Homeless Youth

HOPE WEEK SPOTLIGHT: FIELD DAY

A 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 wiffleball, 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!

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P L A Y E R A N D A L U M N I I N V O L V E M E N T

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.

A L U M N I S U P P O R T T H E S E C H A R I T I E S & C A U S E S

PLAYER CHARITY/CAUSE

Bert Blyleven Parkinson’s Research

Rod Carew Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation

Ron Coomer Miracle League of Minnesota

Jim Eisenreich Tourette’s Syndrome

Kent Hrbek ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter

Tim Laudner Minnesota Stroke Association

Paul Molitor Camp Heartland, Friends of St. Paul Baseball

Tony Oliva Upper Midwest Youth Baseball/Softball Programs, Batten Disease, Meals on Wheels

Brad RadkeThe Brad and Heather Radke Family Foundation, Hennepin County Medical Center,

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, American Cancer Society

Roy Smalley Pitch In For Baseball

Terry Steinbach ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter

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Joe Mauer’s Bowling Tournament benefiting Highland Friendship Club

Hang with the Majors benefiting the Minnesota Military Family Foundation

Justin Morneau’s Casino Night benefiting Arthritis Foundation and those with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Glen Perkin’s “15’s 5K” benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

C U R R E N T P L A Y E R S & C O A C H E S S U P P O R T :


Scott Diamond Roots for the Home Team

Aaron Hicks KinderVision

Trevor Plouffe Players for the Planet

Joe MauerFriends of St. Paul Baseball, MLBPA Action Team/Volunteers of America, Catholic Athletic Association, Highland Friendship Club, TwinsCare

Justin MorneauJuvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Special Olympics, TwinsCare, Fields for Kids, Veterans' Charities

Josh Willingham Josh Willingham Foundation (Disaster Relief, Education), TwinsCare

Brian Duensing Cheerful Givers, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, TwinsCare

Glen Perkins Cystic Fibrosis, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, TwinsCare

Manager Ron Gardenhire

ALS Association, Veterans-Related Charities, People Serving People Homeless Shelter

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Twins Wives Organization

Diamond Awards

In 2012, the Twins Wives Organization donated more than $100,000 to nonprofit organizations

and disaster relief. Supported organizations include: Minnesota Military Family Foundation,

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Minnesota, Drew Gilbert Medical Fund, Camp Erin, Susan

G. Komen Race for the Cure, Cheerful Givers, Gillette Children’s, Emily Program, Tapestry

Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, Wounded Warrior Project, Second Stork, March

of Dimes, Dakota Woodlands, Windom Dual Immersion School and SuperSibs! Program.

The 2013 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.

C U R R E N T P L A Y E R S & C O A C H E S S U P P O R T :


Scott Diamond Roots for the Home Team

Aaron Hicks KinderVision

Trevor Plouffe Players for the Planet

Joe MauerFriends of St. Paul Baseball, MLBPA Action Team/Volunteers of America, Catholic Athletic Association, Highland Friendship Club, TwinsCare

Justin MorneauJuvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Special Olympics, TwinsCare, Fields for Kids, Veterans' Charities

Josh Willingham Josh Willingham Foundation (Disaster Relief, Education), TwinsCare

Brian Duensing Cheerful Givers, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, TwinsCare

Glen Perkins Cystic Fibrosis, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, TwinsCare

Manager Ron Gardenhire

ALS Association, Veterans-Related Charities, People Serving People Homeless Shelter

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M I N N E S O T A T W I N S W I N T E R C A R A V A N

For two weeks in January, Twins players, alumni, coaches and staff travel Twins Territory

to visit fans. The Twins Winter Caravan visited more than 50 cities in 2013. Created in 1961,

the Twins Winter Caravan is currently the largest caravan of its kind in professional sports.

Participating players and alumni in 2013: Bert Blyleven, Tom Brunansky, Rod Carew,

Scott Diamond, Cole De Vries, Brian Dozier, Brian Duensing, Ron Gardenhire, Kyle Gibson,

Dan Gladden, Aaron Hicks, Liam Hendriks, Joe Mauer, Tony Oliva, Chris Parmelee,

Glen Perkins, Terry Steinbach, and Joe Vavra

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T W I N S C O M M U N I T Y P R O G R A M S

Education Programs Perfect Attendance–Perfect Game rewarded

middle school students who achieved perfect

attendance during the 2011-2012 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.

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.

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H E A L T H Y , S A F E K I D S

The Hennepin County Step-To-It Challenge encourages residents and students to increase their

physical activity. Winning schools get a visit from Twins players.

The 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.

The Minnesota Twins donated memorabilia and

game experiences to more than 4,500 fundraisers in

2012. Target Field hosts awareness and fundraising

activities for charities, such as pregames, public

service announcements and information kiosks.

Nonprofit SupportStep-To-It Challenge

Boys & Girls Clubs

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P A R T N E R S I N P H I L A N T H R O P Y

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.

Throughout the season, the Twins have recognized companies and communities that

go above and beyond in hiring veterans and supporting their employees who serve.

In 2012, Target Field and the Twins partnered with TeamSmile to provide free

dental care to more than 100 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.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

TeamSmile

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P A R T N E R S I N P H I L A N T H R O P Y

HomelessnessFundraisers and partnerships benefit homeless-serving

organizations including People Serving People,

Common Bond, Heading Home Minnesota, Salvation

Army Harbor Light and Mary’s Place.

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.

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T W I N S C O M M U N I T Y F U N D I N I T I A T I V E S

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Play Ball! Minnesota Ambassador Brian Raabe

has had a very accomplished baseball career as

a player, instructor and coach.

Raabe’s success as a player was a result of

dedication and hard work. An undersized player

from New Ulm, MN, Raabe shined at the University

of Minnesota as a four-time letter winner and

All-Big Ten and All-American honoree. Raabe

then began a professional career, playing for

the Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies, Seattle

Mariners and Seibu Lions of the Japanese

Pacific League. Raabe was a six-time Minor

League All-Star and batting champion.

Raabe has been a head coach at the youth, high

school and collegiate levels. He has helped shape

a baseball association from teaching coaches

to leading an administration. Raabe has great

experience and insight to help promote and

improve youth baseball and softball.

As part of being the Play Ball! Minnesota

Ambassador, Raabe:

• Designs and instructs the Play Ball! Minnesota

Coaching Clinics

• Develops the program for the Play Ball!

Minnesota Coaches Conference

• Instructs at various Play Ball! Minnesota

Youth Clinics

• Travels with the Play Ball! Minnesota Road Show

• Provides helpful tips for players and coaches

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P L A Y B A L L ! M I N N E S O T A

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.

SPOTLIGHT ON: BRIAN RAABE,

PLAY BALL! AMBASSADOR

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The city of Rockford hasn’t had a city-owned

baseball field in over 40 years. Through the

generosity of the Rockford community, donations

from local businesses and a $10,000 Fields for

Kids grant from the Minnesota Twins Community

Fund, a vacant lot of former farmland has been

transformed into a sparkling new youth ball field.

Named “Thome Park” after the former Twins

player and future Hall-of-Famer Jim Thome, the

field will be a home to Rockford youth for many

years to come.

North Dakota

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South Dakota

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Minnesota

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Iowa

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Wisconsin

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F I E L D S F O R K I D S

Play Ball! Minnesota Youth ClinicsFor 52 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.

Since 1999, the Twins Community Fund’s Fields for

Kids program has granted more than $2.75 million

dollars to renovate or construct 550 youth baseball

and softball fields. Matching grants are available in

amounts from $1,000-$10,000.

Fields for Kids Grants Awarded since 1999

FIELDS FOR KIDS COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

THOME PARK, ROCKFORD, MINN.

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M I N N E S O T A T W I N S R E V I V I N G B A S E B A L L I N T H E I N N E R C I T I E S ( R B I )

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.

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R B I W O R L D S E R I E S

The Twins are proud to once again host the RBI World Series in 2013, the third consecutive

year the tournament has been held in the Twin Cities.

In 2012, 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

National Baseball Hall of Famers Rod Carew and Bert Blyleven, participate in a workout day

in front of Major League scouts and volunteer at local nonprofits as part of RBI Service Day.

2 0 1 2 R B I W O R L D S E R I E S C H A M P I O N S

SPORT TEAM

Baseball – Junior Division Dominican RBI

Baseball – Senior Division Jackie Robinson RBI (Jersey City)

Softball Dominican RBI

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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L A N D S O F T B A L L G R A N T S

Tournament Grants assist organizations in hosting state,

regional or national youth baseball or softball tournaments.

Competitive Youth Baseball and Softball Grants provide financial

support for travel and operational costs for upper-level, traveling

baseball and softball teams in the Upper Midwest.

Tiny Twins T-Ball Program provides support to Upper Midwest

communities with the administration and operation of

T-ball programs.

Hennepin County Youth Baseball and Softball Grants assist

with the creation, expansion or improvement of youth baseball

or softball facilities in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Youth Coaching Grants provide dollars to youth organizations

to hire high-school or college age coaches and administrators.

COMPETITIVE GRANT COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

HURON AREA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION, HURON, SD

As a recipient of a $2,000 Twins Competitive Youth Baseball and Softball Grant, the Huron

American Legion Baseball team was able to elevate the competitiveness of their schedule

despite only having 15 players on their roster. The Competitive Grant program is intended for

traveling youth baseball and softball teams needing assistance with equipment, league fees

and transportation costs.

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T W I N S C A R E

The TwinsCare ticket program provides free tickets to youth-serving nonprofit

organizations. The program will donate 250 tickets for each Twins home game

in 2013. This program is generously supported by players, the Minnesota Twins,

Community Fund Cornerstone Partners, Pepsi and the Carl and Eloise Pohlad

Family Foundation.

The Diamonds and Dreams Scholarship Program provides grants of

$2,000 to high school seniors in pursuit of postsecondary education.

Diamonds and Dreams

T W I N S C O M M U N I T Y F U N D

F U N D R A I S I N G E V E N T S

EVENT DATE

TwinsFest January 25-27, 2013

Welcome Home Luncheon April 12, 2013

Split the Pot Raffle Saturdays at Target Field

Broadcast Auction Summer 2013

In-Stadium Auctions Select Dates at Target Field

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C A R L R . P O H L A D A W A R D

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

2012 Winner: Denard Span

Denard Span covered a lot of ground in the Twins’ outfield and is one of the best leadoff hitters in the game. He works to be as versatile and helpful in the community as he is on the field.

While with the Twins, Denard supported and served as spokesman for the Twins’ Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities program, a Major League Baseball youth baseball and softball program that the Twins Community Fund administers at Minneapolis and St. Paul parks.

Denard helped to raise funds for the RBI program by hosting a bowling tournament that benefited Friends of St. Paul Baseball and the Twins Community Fund.

Denard also supported the Jeremiah Program, a local charity that benefits single mothers. The proud son of a single mother, Denard visited with youth of single mothers associated with the charity.

Span established a community ticket program called Span’s Fans that provides Twins game tickets to economically disadvantaged youth from the Upper Midwest. Since 2011, more than 1,000 youth and their families have attended a Twins game for free because of Denard’s generous contributions.

In addition to the charitable work mentioned above, Span spent countless hours signing autographs at TwinsFest, helping to raise more than $280,000 annually for the Twins Community Fund, which benefits youth baseball and softball. He also took time to participate in youth baseball clinics, the Twins’ Winter Caravan and other nonprofit fundraisers throughout the season.

C A R L R . P O H L A D A W A R D W I N N E R S

2012 Denard Span 2002 Brad Radke

2011 Carl Pavano 2001 Corey Koskie

2010 Jesse Crain 2000 Denny Hocking

2009 Justin Morneau 1999 Ron Coomer

2008 Joe Mauer 1998 Terry Steinbach

2007 Johan Santana 1997 Rick Aguilera

2006 Michael Cuddyer 1996 Paul Molitor

2005 Ron Gardenhire 1995 Kirby Puckett

2004 Torii Hunter 1994 Kent Hrbek

2003 Doug Mientkiewicz 1993 Brian Harper

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K I R B Y P U C K E T T A W A R D

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

2012 Winner: Roy Smalley

Roy Smalley grew up in a baseball family. After a long career in baseball, he strives to make sure disabled and less-fortunate youth have the same opportunities he did.

Roy, now a financial advisor and television broadcaster, was recently named president of the board of directors of Pitch In For Baseball, an organization dedicated to spreading America's pastime to kids all over the world. Pitch In For Baseball collects and delivers new and gently used youth baseball and softball equipment to underserved communities in the Upper Midwest and around the globe.

Roy also lends his time and talents to Special Olympics, a sports organization for disabled individuals. Roy has been the executive director of the Special Olympics World Games and has helped to create awareness and funds for the organization.

In addition, Roy makes himself available to local nonprofit organizations, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, to help them raise funds. He also partners with FOX Sports North to recognize and assist military members and their families.

Roy also spends countless hours signing autographs at TwinsFest, helping to raise more than $280,000 annually for the Twins Community Fund.

K I R B Y P U C K E T T A W A R D W I N N E R S

2012 Roy Smalley 2008 Kent Hrbek

2011 Terry Steinbach 2007 Tony Oliva

2010 Bert Blyleven 2006 Harmon Killebrew

2009 Rod Carew

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P L A Y B A L L ! M I N N E S O T A T E R R Y R Y A N A W A R D

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.

2012 Winner: Jim Berbee

Jim Berbee grew up and worked on a dairy farm in Deer River, MN. Although the farm life kept his schedule busy, he sometimes snuck away to play fast-pitch softball and baseball.

Now, at age 70, Berbee has spent many years in service through youth sports. In 1973, he began by serving on the boards of directors of various charities while coaching his children’s baseball teams. While coaching his children’s teams, he saw the need for more fundamental instruction. His passion was to teach younger generations the skills that would help on the field and in life, so he created clinics to teach the fundamentals.

In 1983, Berbee began coaching the Minnetonka High School fast pitch summer team. At that time, there was only one level of play for youth fast pitch, 18 and under. He helped start all the summer softball programs in the metro area and later coached the younger, 15 and under, team.

Currently, Berbee coaches the Minnesota Mudhens, a college summer team, and has coached four Minnesota teams to National Championships and seven Western Canadian Championships. This year, Berbee will be in his 40th year as a coach and mentor. He is a nationally noted clinician and works with athletes of all ages from the Upper Midwest and Canada.

Berbee has also founded the charity, the Tonka Recreation Association, to help young athletes find college scholarships. The Tonka Recreation Association also provides job opportunities for college athletes in the summer and at winter clinics. Currently, 11 of Berbee’s former athletes are college head coaches and more than 50 are high school and college assistant coaches.

Berbee and his wife Sharon have been married over 45 years and have three adult children, Heidi, Matthew and Christopher.

T E R R Y R Y A N A W A R D W I N N E R S

2012 Jim Berbee 2008 Tink Larson

2011 Dale Welter 2007 Bill Peterson

2010 Ed Lippert 2006 John Wilkens

2009 Jim Peck

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T H E G R E E N E S T B A L L P A R K I N A M E R I C A

In 2010, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded Target Field LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Silver Certification for New Construction, making it the second Major League ballpark in the United States to achieve that

status. Less than two years after earning LEED Silver Certification for New Construction, the Minnesota Twins became the

first professional sports franchise to also attain LEED Silver Certification for Operation and Maintenance of their facility.

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T W I N S S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y S T A T E M E N T

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.

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T A R G E T F I E L D S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

Recycling and Converting Waste to Energy Through aggressive recycling and waste-to-energy programs, the Twins kept more than 2,559 tons of waste

out of local landfills in 2011 and 2012.

• 1,333 tons of trash have been sent to the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center

• 956 tons of waste have been recycled from Target Field

• 260 tons of organic materials have been composted and diverted from landfills

In 2013, 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.

Through a custom-designed Rain Water Recycle System provided by

Minneapolis-based Pentair, the Minnesota Twins have captured, purified and

reused more than 1,846,322 gallons of rainwater, drastically reducing the use of

municipal water at Target Field in 2011 and 2012. The majority of the recycled

rainwater was used to wash down the seating bowl attached to the main concourse.

If the infield at Target Field was a six-foot deep swimming pool, we could fill it

four times with the water saved just in 2012.

Capturing and Reusing Rainwater

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D O N A T I N G U N U S E D F O O D T O L O C A L C H A R I T I E S

The Minnesota Twins and concession partner Delaware North

Companies Sportservice donated more than six tons of food to local

charities during the 2012 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 to local charities. In 2011, the Twins donated

more than 7,500 pounds of food through this program. Throughout the

two-year partnership, the Twins have donated:

• more than 55,000 hot dogs and brats

• more than 8,000 hamburgers

• more than 3,500 chicken breasts

To date, not only have these efforts helped feed hungry people at local

charities, they have also kept TEN TONS of waste out of local landfills.

The Twins will continue this program in 2013.

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R E D U C I N G C O N S U M P T I O N O F E L E C T R I C I T Y

In 2011, the Twins reduced their use of electricity by 12.1

percent, despite adding a new video board in right field

and additional radiant heating units in the concourses.

Target Field is 23 percent more energy efficient than other

buildings in its ENERGY STAR category. In 2013, the Twins

will continue to seek ways to responsibly use energy while

reducing overall consumption.

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G R E E N C L E A N I N G

The Minnesota Twins earned several

LEED points—including an exemplary

performance and innovation point—

for its comprehensive Green Cleaning

program. In 2011, the Twins reduced

the usage of chemical cleaning

compounds by 66 percent over 2010,

using a total of 73 percent of cleaning

compounds that met the USGBC's

LEED standards. By reducing the

amount of chemicals needed to clean

Target Field, the Twins' cleaning

efforts had a diminished negative

impact on the environment and

the health of building occupants.

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T W I N S E M E R G I N G M A R K E T S

Engaging with Twins Baseball:

Students from area schools

welcomed the players on the field

to start the 2013 season. For most

of them it was their first trip to

Target Field.

The Twins Emerging Markets department works with community

leaders, organizations and minority-owned businesses to build

relationships and identify business opportunities through the

game of baseball. The focus is on inclusion and celebrating

diversity—the one thing we all have in common.

Celebrate Diversity: The Twins provide

opportunities for communities to showcase

their culture. At TwinsFest, Native American

performers told stories about their ancestors

through dance.

Supporting Youth: The Twins’ Wives Organization works with

the emerging markets department to provide backpacks filled

with supplies to help students, such as those at Cesar Chavez

School in Minneapolis.

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C O M M U N I T Y F U N D B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

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.

• Bryan Donaldson, Executive Director, Twins Community Fund; Senior Director, Community Relations: [email protected]

• Stephanie Johnson, Manager, Community Relations: [email protected]

• Josh Ortiz, Manager, Community Programs: [email protected]

• Glo Westerdahl, Coordinator, Community Relations: [email protected]

More 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.

C O M M U N I T Y M E M B E R S

MEMBER ORGANIZATION LOCATION

Tom Larson, Chair The Toro Company Bloomington, Minn.

Duane Arens Connexus Energy Minneapolis, Minn.

Kris Compton Alerus Financial Grand Forks, N.D.

Sharon EuerleMinnesota Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators AssociationMankato, Minn.

Brad FinstadCenter for Rural Policy and

DevelopmentSt. Peter, Minn.

David Goldstein Littler Mendelson P.C. Minneapolis, Minn.

Robert Jasper Bank of America Merrill Lynch Minnetonka, Minn.

Dan Johnson Hopkins Public Schools Hopkins, Minn.

Jay Kim Alerus Financial Minneapolis, Minn.

Tink LarsonMinnesota State High School

Coaches Association, RetiredWaseca, Minn.

Kevin Merkle Minnesota State High School League Brooklyn Park, Minn.

Duane Reed Cargill, Retired Minneapolis, Minn.

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

Kathy Umland Martin Williams Advertising Minneapolis, Minn.

Lisa Ziebell Glenville-Emmons Public Schools Glenville, Minn.

I N S T I T U T I O N A L M E M B E R S

MEMBER ORGANIZATION LOCATION

Richard Hartnack U.S. Bank Minneapolis, Minn.

Todd Marshall Target Minneapolis, Minn.

Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minn.

Krista Morneau Twins Wives Organization Minneapolis, Minn.

Terry Steinbach Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minn.

Dave St. Peter Minnesota Twins Minneapolis, Minn.

For More Information

Or Contact Us Directly

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