EFTA01221206.pdf

ST. THOMAS BASEBALL EXPLORERS P.O. Box 11302 St. Thomas, V.I. 00801 (340) 777-1405 Pax[ (340) .775-2423 Board Member Michael Bute President September 27, 2011 RECEIVED A Financial Trust Co. Inc. 6100 Redhook Quarters, B-3 OCT 17 2011 St. Thomas, VI 00802 Dear Sponsor: Thank you! Because of your support of the St. Thomas Baseball Explorers, we were able to bring home the trophy! The 2011 appearance at the CalRipken Experience Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina could not have been done without your support. Our teams returned home victorious. The 14U team placed 3rd in a bracket of thirteen teams, while the 12U team defended their championship and remain the 201 I champions. Our success would not have been possible without your generous donation. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations to Th s Baseball Explorers are considered charitable donations. Our tax 1.D. number is Again, thank you, and we look forward to your continued support. Sincerely, 1 ,4I Michael Bute President EFTA01221206  Jan.24.2011 01:14 PAGE. 2/ 2 ST. THOMAS BASEBALL EXPLORERS sox *2304 St. Thomas, v.'. oo8or (340)777-1405 Faxi (340)7:77-40.5 Board Member Michael Bute President January 21, 2011 Dear Potential Sponsor: Let me take this time to introduce myself, and our organization. My name is Michael Bute, President of the St. Thomas Baseball Explorers. The Explorers is a non-profit organization consisting of little leaguers with "Major League Dreams". The Explorers have represented the territory in numerous tournaments locally and abroad. Our success rate tops all little league teams that have ever represented the territory, since our existence. The Explorers will be celebrating its 15th year of existence In 2011. The Explorers won its first championsh ip in 1996 at the Santo Domingo Diamond Classic. Our most recent championships were won at Cooperstow n, New York Baseball World in 2009 and 2010. This year we are invited to the Cal Rlpken Experience Tournamen t in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The players are excited and look forward to the new atmosphere, teams, and the opportunity to gain a title in South Carolina. Our 2011 trip will cost well over $48,000.00. Our expenses include airfare, hotel, ground transportatio n, new uniforms, and registration fees of $695.00 per player and coach. Our goal is to raise enough funds so that all (17) players can participate. The Explorers are soliciting your business to sponsor a child's registration fee or give your donated support with a written or verbal response. The 2011 Explorers (Age 14 and under team)will be seeking a Championship with the following players at the Ripken Baseball Experience Tournamen t to be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from August 7th to August 12th, 2011: We know that it is businesses like yours that realize our community needs positive avenues, and the Explorers are trying to provide an avenue, both locally and abroad. A donation guarantees that a child is given a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments in America. Please make your donation payable to ST. THOMAS BASEBALL EXPLORERS for accountability and tax purposes. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I can be reached at the above address or telephone number. Sin Michael Bute, President EFTA01221207