1. March 30, 2015

2. Introduction to St. Paul Blackhawks Hear from our coaches, players and community Blackhawks Partnership with SPPR & Orchard Rec Center A Tour of Orchard Our CIB Proposal

3. BUILDING CHARACTER & COMMUNITY St. Paul Blackhawks Soccer builds character in our soccer players and strengthens our community. Our mission is to develop highly skilled, respectful, competitive soccer players— from Little Hawks to adult—who will be contributing members to any community. As a St. Paul-based organization, we embrace our diversity and welcome the different cultures that bring richness to our club and our players' experience.

4. DEMOGRAPHICSMEMBERSHIP GROWTH BoysGirlsLH 2012385263 2013400274200 2014442318188  85% of players from St. Paul  60% male & 40% female  30% of players receive need-based financial aid

6. St. Paul Blackhawks uniquely offer a need- based financial aid program to make participation accessible for all kids  Last year, ~10% of Blackhawks’ operating budget supported players with financial need  Financial aid award valuation was $132,000.  169 players received awards; they self-identify as Somali, Ethiopian, Karen, Hmong, Haitian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Mexican, and others.  Fields and facilities are Blackhawks’ primary limiter Annual Concordia field rental equivalent to financial assistance for ~140 participants

7. Blackhawks are a long-term partner >7 year single-tenant lease Blackhawk & SPPR partnership brought Orchard from vacant to vibrant March, 2015 5-year lease renewed Blackhawk >$35k investments include Baseball field removal, irrigation system, new natural turf Gym painting and safety wall / corner padding Community engagement & events National Night Out, Annual Club Picnic & Winter Carnival Our presence in the community has improved area safety & security Developmental team and girls teams festival tournaments

16. Main entry (Orchard Ave) Rear (field level)

17. The plan to re-think Orchard Rec Center

18. The current layout does not accommodate a full-size field Metal Playground Equipment Unsafe Building The Need for a New Layout Courts in disrepair Inadequate Parking

19. Orchard Tomorrow Increased Parking New, Safe Playground New, Safe Building Dome-Covered Full Field

20.  Solicit support through CIB  Solicit funds from the USYS “Safe Places to Play” grant  Capital campaigns and sponsorships

21. Importance Soccer space is in demand throughout the city & state based on demographic shift The current facility is unsafe It invests in our youth and community Safety Mitigates vandalism & crime Remedies cavernous building & out-of-date playground equipment Demonstrated Support Also pursuing USSF Safe Places grant, sponsorships & capital campaign Facilities & Capital Campaign board positions Blackhawk Orchard Task Force Community Benefit Increased parking Increase community usability: courts, playground, walking trail Improves aesthetic Long-Range Benefit Develops programs that support immigrants youth alongside classically trained soccer players Promotes a multi-tiered socio- economic city Raises city revenue

22. Please help us create more safe place spaces for the kids and community

23. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!