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We’d love to hear from you! To provide feedback or make a donation to the Junior Giants, please contact:

GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107

1-877-JR-GIANT Fax: 415-947-2644Email: communityfund@sfgiants.com

Website: jrgiants.org

k!The Giants Community Fund would especially like to thank Gumas for their creative efforts in producing this handbook.All photos courtesy of the San Francisco Giants.

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JUNIOR GIANTS BASEBALL

The Giants Community

Fund uses baseball as

a forum to encourage young

people and families to live

healthy, productive lives. The

Fund supports Junior Giants

summer leagues in California,

Nevada, and Oregon and

collaborates with the

San Francisco Giants to

provide assistance to targeted

community initiatives in

education, health, and

violence prevention.

MISSIONSTATEMENT:

REGISTER ONLINE ASAN OFFICIAL JUNIOR

GIANTS FAMILY!

Visit our website,

JRGIANTS.ORG, and

officially register your child in

our program. Your name will

be entered into a drawing to

receive Giants prizes.

Go online today!

OFFICIAL LINE-UP:

1-2 Junior Giants Baseball

3-4 Junior Giants Four Bases of Character Development

5-6 Be a Healthy Junior Giant

7 Strike Out Violence

8 Imagine Peace Contest

9 Round the Bases ReadingProgram

10 Junior Giants Scholars

12 Parents Page

11 Letter to Parents

13 Junior Giants Willie Mac Award

14 Giants Community Fund Staff and Board of Directors

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THE GIANTS COMMUNITYFUND THANKS

Junior Giants wants to help you LEAD, SUCCEED, and HAVE FUN! ANYONE CAN PLAY!

Over 15,000 kids like you play Junior Giants baseball.

Junior Giants offers scholarships, equipment, uniforms, and coaches training.

Junior Giants is a FREE, non-competitive, and co-ed baseball league.

Get ready for your first at-bat by reading this handbook and watching this DVD.

GO JUNIOR GIANTS!

We are grateful to Bank of America for stepping up to the plate as Presenting Sponsor of the Junior Giants program. Bank of America’s partnership allows the Junior Giants program to continue to reach underserved youth across three states.We look forward to our partnership for years to come!>

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I NTEGRITY• Make the right choices, even if they

are tough ones.

• Be honest with yourself.

• Treat your family, friends, and teammates with respect.

• Stand up for what you think is right,even when others take a different path.

CONFIDENCE• Focus on giving 100%. Never give up!

• Don’t let the fear of mistakes stop you. Learn from them.

• Have faith in yourself, your abilities, and your team, both on and off the field.

• Ask questions! Questions are a great way to get the information you need

to be successful.

LEADERSH IP• Think of what is best for the team

(not just best for yourself).

• Treat others as you want to be treated.

• Recognize the efforts of your teammates.

• Lead by the example you set.

YOU CAN’T SCORE UNLESS YOU TOUCH ALL THE BASES!

JUNIOR GIANTS FOUR BASES OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

TEAMWORK• When we work together, we achieve more.

• Never let the game come between you and your friends.

• Keep your teammates’ EmotionalTanks full by telling them what they

are doing well.

• Recognize that everyone has an important role to play on the team.

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Time to Play!Everyone needs physical activity to stay �t. Try riding your bike to school or practice, walking to the park, taking the stairs, or

strapping on your skates. Set a goal to do these activities for 30 minutes each day.

Soda-Free Summer!Challenge yourself to not drink any soda

during the summertime. Aim to drink at least 5 glasses of water every day to keep your body hydrated, especially when it’s hot

outside. Drink water before, during, and after practice.

Turn Off the TV & Computer!Challenge yourself to not watch TV or play on the

computer for more than 30 minutes each day. You’ll have more time to play outside and use your energy

in a positive way.

Don’t Forget to Brush!The best way to keep a nice smile and clean teeth is to brush twice a day with a �uoride toothpaste. Remember, after brushing your

teeth at bedtime, do not drink or eat anything except water.

5 a Day!It’s important for you to get at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. All forms count – fresh, frozen, dried, canned, and 100% juice.

Use the magnet to chart how many you eat each week!

Protect Yourself!Always remember to fasten your seatbelt, apply sunscreen,wear your helmet, and wash your hands. You will stay safe

and healthy if you do these easy things.

See how many fruits and vegetables you can eat in one day, and track your progress on the magnet. Choose from all forms - fresh, frozen,

canned, dried, and 100% juice all count.

Visit www.mypyramid.gov to learn more.

My Nutrition Line-up Magnet!

Imagine what your community would be like if it were violence free.Your entry should carry a message about how to stop the violence in your community or what a peaceful city would look like.The grand prize winners will be recognized during a pre-game ceremony at AT&T Park on Sunday, September 13th! Submit your work for a chance to be recognized!

JOIN THE WINNING TEAMAND STRIKE OUT VIOLENCE!

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Questions? Contact Carolyn Della Maggiore at 415-972-1853 or cdellamaggiore@sfgiants.com.

All entries should include: Full name, address, phone number, age group, and name of Junior Giants

Submit your entry: Send your entry to our offices by Tuesday, August 11th.

Return entries to: Carolyn Della MaggioreJunior Giants Imagine Peace Contest24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107

commissioner. Include your parent/guardian’s name and email address.

Contest age groups and categories: 5–10 years old: Create a drawing, painting, or other artwork with your violence prevention message.Artwork cannot be larger than 11x17.

11–18 years old: Create artwork, a short essay, poem, or song with your violence prevention message.Entry should be no longer than two pages, double-spaced.

JUNIOR GIANTSIMAGINE PEACE CONTEST

Strike Out Violence Speaker’s EventJoin Youth Advocate Michael Pritchard at one of our speaker’s events that address issues such as bullying at a young age or gang prevention for pre-teens. It will be an informative, fun day for kids and parents. Everyone will receive a special gift for attending. Ask your commissioner about an event near you!

Michael Pritchard reminds us all, “Violence doesn’t have a zip code.” Make sure to hear more from Mike through our Junior Giants Strike Out Violence Program. Here are some of his words of wisdom about respecting others:

• Stand up against bullying; don’t volunteer to be a victim.• Pain shared is pain divided.• The bad you do will be sad for you; the good you do will come

back to you.• You don’t have to blow somebody else’s candle out to make sure

yours shines brighter.

Parents and kids, visit our website for more Violence Prevention information and a video presentation of Michael Pritchard.

Just go to and click on the Violence Prevention page.

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Excerpt from GANGS: Hot or NOT!!!!By Jacqueline BenoyAtwater Junior Giants

People see gangs as very bad, other have a different point of view. The people that support gangs see gangs as cool, exciting, and a way of life.

The people against gangs see them as a bad influence, low lives, dangerous, uncaring,and a complete waste of time. Staying out of a gang is easy if you really care about yourself.

Megan Brown, Medford, OR

Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt

JUNIOR GIANTS SCHOLARSARE YOU ENTERING 8TH GRADE THIS FALL?

If so, you are eligible to apply for ourJunior Giants Scholars Program!

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ASK YOUR COACH OR COMMISSIONER HOW YOU CANAPPLY TO BE A JUNIOR GIANTS SCHOLAR THIS SEASON!

SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN READ THIS SUMMER...MAKE YOUR WAY TO HOME PLATE!

The Giants Community Fund is proud to offer a summer reading program for all JuniorGiants players. Simply tear out the inserted scorecard and start along the base pathtowards first base.

SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN READ THIS SUMMER!

First Base: Once you have read the Player/Parent handbook (or for tee-ball players, once a parent has read the handbook to you), you will receive a Giants folder.

Second Base: Read for 240 minutes (4 hours) and receive a Giants memo book.

Third Base: Read for 480 minutes (8 hours) and receive a Giants notebook.

Home Run: Read for 720 minutes (12 hours) and receive a Giants binder. If your ENTIRE TEAMreaches this level, then you are eligible to play at AT&T Park for Homerun Readers Day onSaturday,August 16th!

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WINN FAMILYJunie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

by Barbara Parks

LOWRY FAMILYWhere the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

RIGHETTI FAMILYStellaluna by Janell Cannon

HENNESSEY FAMILYThe Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown

CORREIA FAMILYWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

FAVORITE BOOKS OF GIANTS FAMILIES

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SAVE THE DATE! - SATURDAY, AUGUST 9THEducation Day at AT&T Park will be on Saturday,August 9th, 2008. If you are selectedto become a Scholar, you will be asked to attend and participate in a pre-game home

plate ceremony. Please consider travel time when preparing for this day.

Congratulations to our 2007 graduate class of Scholars!ALL COMPLETED SCORECARDS MUST BE TURNED IN TO YOUR

LEAGUE’S COMMISSIONER BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6TH,IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR PRIZES.

Each year, ten Junior Giants Scholars are selected to receive a $2,500scholarship after high school and other support for their education.

The Junior Giants Scholars are honored at an on-field ceremony at AT&T Park.

You don’t have to be an A+ student to be a Junior Giants Scholar. We selectour scholars on the basis of leadership, character, Junior Giants involvement,and academic potential.

Send in your application by July 25th, 2008.

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FAVORITE BOOKS OF GIANTS FAMILIES

Round the Bases Reading Levels and Prizes!

First Base: Once you have read the Player/Parent handbook (or for tee-ball players, once a parent has read the handbook to you), you will receive a Giants ruler.

Second Base: Read for 240 minutes (4 hours) and receive a Giants folder.

Third Base: Read for 480 minutes (8 hours) and receive a Giants notebook.

Home Run: Read for 720 minutes (12 hours) and receive a Giants binder. If yourENTIRE TEAM reaches this level, then you are eligible to play at AT&T Park for Home Run Readers Day on Saturday, August 15th!

SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN READ THIS SUMMER...MAKE YOUR WAY TO HOME PLATE!

The Giants Community Fund is proud to offer a summer reading program for all Junior Giants players. Simply use the inserted scorecard and start along the base path towards first base.

ALL COMPLETED SCORECARDS MUST BE TURNED IN TO YOUR LEAGUE’S COMMISSIONER BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR PRIZES.

WINN FAMILY by Barbara Parks

ROWAND FAMILY Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer

RIGHETTI FAMILY Stellaluna

GROESCHNER FAMILY If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

by Janell Cannon

ARE YOU ENTERING 8TH GRADE THIS FALL?

If so, you are eligible to apply for our Junior Giants Scholars Program!

Each year, ten Junior Giants Scholars are selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship after high school and other support for their education.

The Junior Giants Scholars are honored at an on-field ceremony at AT&T Park.

You don’t have to be an A+ student to be a Junior Giants Scholar. We select our scholars on the basis of leadership, character, Junior Giants involvement, and academic potential.

Entries must be received by the Community Fund by July 20th, 2009.

ASK YOUR COACH OR COMMISSIONER HOW YOU CAN APPLY TO BE A JUNIOR GIANTS SCHOLAR THIS SEASON!

ATTENTION APPLICANTS & SCHOLARS:SAVE THE DATE! - SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th

Education Day at AT&T Park will be on Saturday, August 8th, 2009. If you are selected to become a Scholar, you will be asked to attend and participate in a pre-game home plate ceremony.

JUNIOR GIANTS COLLEGE DREAMS We believe that education is key to the success of young people as they

grow to become the stakeholders and leaders of our society. The Community Fund encourages you to take your education to the next level by attending

college. There are many different ways to achieve your dreams, and we invite you to explore all your options by visiting our website JRGIANTS.ORG. Click on the Education page to find information on California colleges, help

with Financial Aid, and college resources to help you succeed.

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THE THREE THEMES FOR POSITIVE COACHING

• Honoring the game – Respect for ROOTS: Rules - Refuse to bend the rules to win Opponents - A worthy opponent brings out our best Officials - Respect them even when we disagree Teammates - Never do anything that embarrasses our team Self - Uphold your own standards regardless of what others do• Redefining “Winner” – A Positive Coach helps players redefine what it means to be a “winner” by emphasizing effort, learning, and bouncing back from mistakes.• Filling the Emotional Tank – A Positive Coach fills players’ Emotional Tanks, recognizing that athletes need to have full tanks to have fun, learn, and play their best.

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Thank you for your time and effort in making these programs successful! We encourage your feedback regarding the program. Feel free to contact us via phone, email, or mail.

1-877-JR-GIANTcommunityfund@sfgiants.comJRGIANTS.ORG

Giants Community Fund24 Willie Mays PlazaSan Francisco, CA 94107

JUNIOR GIANTS PARENT PLEDGE

1. I pledge to get my child to practice and games on time.

2. I pledge to use positive encouragement to fill my child’s Emotional Tank.

3. I pledge to reinforce the ELM Tree of Mastery with my child (E for Effort, L for Learning, and M for bouncing back from Mistakes).

4. I pledge to “Honor the Game.”

5. I pledge to refrain from yelling out instructions to my child.

6. I pledge to refrain from making negative comments about my child’s coach in my child’s presence.

Dear Parents,

The Giants Community Fund is thrilled to have you and your family participating in Junior Giants

baseball. More than just fundamentals on the field, it is a program that includes Character Building,

Health, Education, and Violence Prevention, with the goal to teach kids to live healthy and

productive lives. We ask for your support in these key areas by encouraging your child to participate

in all the programs Junior Giants offers.

The Junior Giants Four Bases of Character Development are Confidence, Teamwork, Integrity, and

Leadership. These valuable life lessons help to enrich the overall experience for Junior Giants players.

Junior Giants is a recreational program with the emphasis placed on working together and learning

from each other, not wins and losses. We ask for your help in maintaining a non-competitive

atmosphere, without keeping score during the games.

Simply said, the Community Fund is a unique organization. We are a public charity with a tie to the

great game of baseball – a sport that convenes people of all ages and from all walks of life. We are

honored to play an active role in our community, providing programs for youth since 1991.

We are now able to serve more than 15,000 children annually through the Junior Giants program. In

addition, we work year-round to ensure that we reach underserved populations with important

initiatives in health, education, and violence prevention.

This is where we ask for your help, as we consider you a member of our team and, indeed, someone

who plays a critical role in our mission of service to the community. Read with your child, offer them

healthy snacks and meals, and teach them the importance of caring for their neighbors and community

while playing baseball in a non-competitive setting.

Thank you for your time and effort in making Junior Giants successful in all areas!

The Giants Community Fund

OfficersSecretary:Jack Bair

Treasurer:John Yee

Special ParticipantsChair Emeritus:Rick Enos

California PAL:Ron Exley

Honorary/Advisory BoardPeter Magowan, ChairRuth BrinkerRenel Brooks-MoonOrlando CepedaFred LauWillie MaysWillie McCoveyMichael PritchardMimi Silbert

Chair:John Gumas

Vice Chair:Kathleen DowlingMcDonough

A GIANT THANK YOUOn behalf of the Giants CommunityFund, we would like to extend a GIANT THANK YOU to all those whomake this program possible. Each year,over 1,800 coaches and volunteers andhundreds of donors combine theirefforts to bring a special brand ofbaseball to over 15,000 young people.

We would like to express our heartfeltthanks to:

Board of DirectorsCraig AlexanderMario AliotoLarry BaerJulia BromleySue BurnsAllan G. ByerBrother George CherrieDick CohnMichael CrockettJuliet DonStephen W. EtterJohn FeeleyAndrew GordonRicardo Hernandez

Frank JordanVernon Michael KirtonDuane KuiperIsabelle LemonDenise McCarthyJohn NoguchiTom NolanLindbergh Porter, Jr.Judi RattoSunny SchwartzLiz Butler SteyerKenny WardellLaurie WotusRich Zirkel

• Bank of America• American Fence Association -

Calco Fence• AT&T• Boys and Girls Clubs• California Police Activities League• Chevron• Delta Bluegrass Company• Fidelity Investments• Get Up and Go Baseball• Good Tidings Foundation• KNBR, KNTV, CSN Bay Area• Local Park and Recreation Departments• Local Police Activities Leagues• Positive Coaching Alliance• Safeway - 4th & King Street• San Francisco Recreation

and Park Department• San Francisco State University• TEAM-UP for Youth• TMT Shelton Transfer• University of Pacific School of Dentistry• Wender Weis Foundation for Children• YMCAs

...and to all the coaches, parents, and volunteers!

2008 GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BE A GIANT IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Named in honor of San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey, this award is the Junior Giants versionof the annual award given to a Giants player by his teammates. The Junior Giants Willie Mac Award willgo to one outstanding Junior Giants player and coach that best represents their league. A Junior Giants WillieMac recipient exemplifies teamwork and leadership on and off the field.

Select Junior Giants Willie Mac Award winners will have the chance to take the field before the San Francisco Giants players on either Junior Giants Day or Coaches Recognition Day. All award winners, as well as their families, are invited to a special luncheon after the season ends.

All applications are due to the Community Fund by August 8th!All applications are due to the Community Fund by August 8th!

JUNIOR GIANTS IN THE COMMUNITYWIN A CHANCE TO BRING YOUR WHOLE TEAM TO A GIANTS GAME ATAT&T PARK! TELL US HOW YOU ARE A GIANT IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

• Did your team help clean up a park? Do you help out at a youth group, tutor kids, or volunteeraround the neighborhood? Does your team help others learn about the great game of baseball?

• Write us a letter telling us how you are a GIANT in your community, or what the four bases ofcharacter development (Leadership,Teamwork, Integrity, and Confidence) mean to you. Enter to win achance to bring your whole team to a Giants game at AT&T Park!

• Send your letter by Friday, August 22nd, 2008 to: Junior Giants in the Community, Giants CommunityFund, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107; by fax to 415-947-2644; or by email atcommunityfund@sfgiants.com.

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StaffExecutive Director:Sue Petersen Associate Director:Paul Giuliacci Senior Development &Projects Coordinator:Carolyn Della MaggioreJunior Giants Coordinators:Cassandra AdamsJennifer LiuCommunity Fund Assistant:Blaine MauldinDevelopment & EducationAssistant:Valerie Saito

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POST GAME: 2009 GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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On behalf of the Giants Community Fund, we would like to extend a GIANT THANK YOU to all those who make this program possible. Each year, over 2,000 coaches and volunteers and hundreds of donors combine their efforts to bring a special brand of baseball to over 15,000 young people.We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to:

Chair: John GumasVice Chair: Kathleen Dowling McDonough

Secretary: Jack Bair

Treasurer: John Yee

Chair Emeritus: Rick Enos

California PAL: Ron Exley

Honorary/Advisory BoardAll applications are due to the Community Fund by Monday, July 20th, 2009!

Craig AlexanderMario AliotoLarry BaerJulia BromleySue BurnsAllan G. ByerBrother George CherrieDick CohnMichael Crockett

Peter Magowan, ChairRuth Brinker

Renel Brooks-MoonOrlando Cepeda

Fred LauWillie Mays

Willie McCoveyMichael PritchardMimi Silbert

Staff A GIANT THANK YOU

Executive Director: Sue PetersenAssociate Director:Paul GiuliacciSenior Development & Projects Coordinator: Carolyn Della MaggioreJunior Giants Coordinators: Cassandra Adams Jennifer LiuCommunity Fund Assistant: Blaine MauldinDevelopment & Education Assistant: Valerie Saito

Juliet DonStephen W. EtterJohn FeeleyLauren GoldenAndrew GordonFrank JordanVernon Michael KirtonDuane KuiperIsabelle Lemon

Denise McCarthyJohn NoguchiTom NolanChristine PelosiLindbergh Porter, Jr.Judi RattoSunny SchwartzLiz Butler SteyerRich Zirkel

• Bank of America• Boys and Girls Clubs• Burr, Pilger & Mayer• Calco Fence• California Police Activities League• Chevron• CollegeWorks• Fidelity Investments• Get Up and Go Baseball• Good Tidings Foundation• KNBR, NBC Bay Area, CSN Bay Area

• Local Park and Recreation Departments• Local Police Activities Leagues• Positive Coaching Alliance• Robert A. Bothman, Inc• Safeway - 4th & King Street• San Francisco Recreation and Park Department• San Francisco State University• TEAM-UP for Youth• TMT Shelton Transfer• Wender Weis Foundation for Children• YMCAs

...and to all the coaches, parents, and volunteers!

JUNIOR GIANTS WILLIE MAC AWARD

Named in honor of San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey, this

award is the Junior Giants version of the annual award given to a Giants

player by his teammates. The Junior Giants Willie Mac Award will go to one

outstanding Junior Giants player and coach that best represents their league.

A Junior Giants Willie Mac recipient exemplifies teamwork and leadership

on and off the field. Junior Giants Willie Mac Award winners are recognized

during a home plate ceremony on the field at AT&T Park on either Junior

Giants Day or Coaches Recognition Day. All award winners, as well as their

families, are invited to a special luncheon after the season ends.