Internship with the Richmond RiverRats Baseball Team-Summer 2011

1. John Cate Field at McBride Stadium 201 NW St. Richmond, IN 47374 Phone 765-935-7287 Fax 765-935-7529

2. Personal Goals Incorporate my business knowledge with my passion for baseball Create contacts for the future Improve the organization for the future years Help the team reach the playoffs by doing my part effectively

3. Organizational Goals Provide affordable entertainment for the community Kids Club Field of Dreams Mascot and Player Appearances Give exposure of college players to professional scouts

4. RiverRats’ Culture Participate in the Prospect League, founded in 2008, the league stretches across the Midwest, from Missouri to West Virginia The league is a summer wooden bat league for college baseball players who have been selected by recommendation The RiverRats was one of the inaugural members in 2008, and in 2012 will be entering their fourth year of existence The RiverRats is a privately owned organization Due to NCAA rules, the players are not paid, and their food and housing is provided by volunteer host families in the greater Richmond area The name of the RiverRats is derived from a team who once played in the Whitewater Valley area in the early 1900’s

5. “Ribbie”

6. Organizational Structure Owners General Manager Coaching Staff Players Senior Interns First-Year Interns Game Day Workers

7. RiverRats’ Success RiverRats Playing Professional Baseball: Freddie Cabrera Derek Eitel Tyler Bullock Mike Giovenco Adam Painter Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce Spirit Award for 2011

8. Involvement Baseball Operations Travel arrangements, scout packets, inventory Facilities and Field Management Game Day Operations On-field promotions Ticket and Merchandise Sales Average Attendance for 2011: 876 Total for 2011: 24,538

9. Involvement (ctd.) Cost of Internship No salary or sales commission Workspace and supplies Staff uniforms Group lunches Estimated: $200

10. My strengths were my knowledge of the game, flexibility, and initiative I wish I could have been more involved in the baseball operations Prerequisite for internship: General knowledge of baseball