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Rookie League/RBI 2007
Twins Community Fund approves $243,700 in youth baseball and softball grants
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund (MTCF) board of directors announced the approval of $243,700 in grants to youth baseball and softball organizations throughout the
Upper Midwest.
In partnership with the Toro Company and Land O' Lakes, the MTCF approved 26 Fields for Kid grants
totaling $128,500. Established in 1999, the Fields for Kids program makes cash contributions to improve the
condition of youth baseball and softball fields. Since its inception, more than $1.2 million has been granted to
help renovate 311 ballfields in the Upper Midwest, Southwest Florida and Latin America.
Grants of $50,000 each were also approved for the St. Paul and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation
Departments to help each city operate the Twins Rookie League and Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities
(RBI) youth baseball and softball leagues. More than 6,000 youth will participate in the two programs during
the 2007 baseball season.
Additional approved grants totaling $15,200 will help support regional youth baseball and softball
tournaments, improve and promote sportsmanship in youth athletics and launch an RBI program in the
Dominican Republic.
A complete list of all grantees follows. Applications for all MTCF grant programs are available on the Twins'
Web site at www.twinsbaseball.com.
Established in 1991, the MTCF's mission 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. The MTCF is governed by a board of directors consisting of a majority of members from the
community. For more information about the MTCF call 800-33-TWINS or visit the team's official Web site at
www.twinsbaseball.com.
TWINS FIELDS FOR KIDS GRANTS TWINS ROOKIE LEAGUE AND RBI GRANTS
| Organization | Community | Amount Approved |
| Alburnett Community School District Foundation |
Alburnett, IA | $5,000 |
| Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association | Anoka, MN | $5,000
| | Athens Township | Isanti, MN | $5,000 |
| Britt Parks and Recreation | Britt, IA | $3,500 |
| Cedar Mountain ISD #2754 | Morgan, MN | $5,000 |
| Comfrey Public Schools | Comfrey, MN | $5,000 |
| Fillmore Central Schools | Harmony, MN | $5,000 |
| Foley High School | Foley, MN | $5,000 |
| Forest Lake Baseball Association | Forest Lake, MN | $5,000 |
| Forman Park Board | Forman, ND | $5,000 |
| Grafton Parks and Recreation | Grafton, ND | $5,000 |
| Greenbush Middle River | Greenbush, MN | $5,000 |
| Hawarden, City of | Hawarden, IA | $5,000 |
| Jesup Community Schools | Jesup, IA | $5,000 |
| Kindred Youth Baseball | Kindred, ND | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Public School | Lancaster, MN | $5,000 |
| Lyle Public Schools | Lyle, MN | $5,000 |
| Nevada CommunitySchools | Nevada, IA | $5,000 |
| Pipestone Area Youth Baseball and Softball Association | Pipestone, MN | $5,000 |
| Plainview, City of | Plainview, MN | $5,000 |
| Riverdale High School | Fort Myers, FL | $5,000 |
| Rolette Baseball | Rolette, ND | $5,000 |
| South Baseball Boosters | Minneapolis, MN | $5,000 |
| Washburn Park Board | Washburn, ND | $5,000 |
| West Salem YouthBaseball | West Salem, WI | $5,000 |
| WTA Baseball Association | White, SD | $5,000 |
| | Total | $128,500 |
TWINS ROOKIE LEAGUE AND RBI GRANTS
| Organization | City, State | Amount Approved |
| Minneapolis Park and Recreation | Minneapolis, MN | $50,000 |
| St. Paul Parks and Recreation | St. Paul, MN | $50,000 |
| | Total | $100,000 |
TWINS TOURNAMENT GRANTS
| Organization | City, State | Amount Approved |
| American Legion Division I State Tournament | Twin Cities, MN | $1,000 |
| Cal Ripken 12 U Midwest Plains Regional Tournament | Yankton, SD | $1,000 |
| Florida Challenger Festival | Fort Myers, FL | $1,000 |
| Frank Fust Memorial Baseball Tournament | Minneapolis, MN | $1,000 |
| Gopher State Baseball Tournament of Champions | Inver Grove Heights, MN | $1,000 |
| Jim Hanus Memorial Gopher Classic | Chanhassen, MN | $1,000 |
| Metro Baseball League In House State Championship | Twin Cities, MN | $1,000 |
| Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches' Association | St. Michael, MN | $200 |
Minnesota State High School League
State Softball Tournament | Mankato, MN | $1,000 |
| Vista International | Minot, ND | $1,000 |
| | TOTAL | $9,200 |
TWINS OTHER GRANTS
| Organization | City, State | Amount Approved |
| Sports Alliance of Minnesota | Twin Cities, MN | $5,000 |
| Major League Baseball Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities - Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic | $1,000 |
| | TOTAL | $6,000 |
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