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Brewers In The Community

The Community Relations Department of the Milwaukee Brewers is committed to supporting many worthy events and activities throughout the state of Wisconsin. The club is pleased to give back to dedicated fans that have supported the Brewers throughout the years. Each year, many charities, educational groups, youth groups, and non-profit organizations raise hundreds of thousands of dollars through the support of players and auction items provided by the Milwaukee Brewers. By supporting charitable causes, the Brewers' exercise our continued pledge to be an active member in the community, as well as make meaningful differences in people's lives.

Donation Requests
Each year, the Brewers provide thousands of promotional items and autographed merchandise to assist non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations with their fundraising efforts. We are unable to donate to for-profit companies -- including employee appreciation days/holiday events. Submit your request in writing on the non-profit organization's official letterhead at least 30 days prior to the fundraising event. This deadline ensures that we can fulfill donation requests in a timely manner that is fair to all deserving organizations. The request must include the following:

• Event date and location
• Purpose for the request
• Complete contact information including mailing address and telephone number
• A copy of the organization's 501 (c)(3) status

To preserve the integrity and efficiency of the process, we DO NOT accept requests via fax, email, or over the phone. Do not send duplicate requests or multiple copies of your request to various departments. Send one request to:

The Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club will not accept unsolicited items for autograph or distribution purposes and cannot guarantee the safe return of any such items forwarded to the Club.

If you have any questions, please call the Community Relations Hotline at (414) 902-4800.

Speaker Bureau Requests
Brewers' players and front office representatives make several visits to local schools, organizations and youth groups throughout the year. When requesting a player, coach or front office representative to speak at your organization the following rules apply:

• When a request is received, every attempt is made to satisfy the request. The team travel schedule, practice schedule, and each player's individual/family schedule determine availability. Unfortunately, many requisitions are not filled due to scheduling conflicts and the enormous demand for player appearances.
• Because we receive dozens of requests each week, the fulfillment process can be lengthy. As a result, we are unable to follow-up with phone calls on the status of your request. When information about your requisition is available, we will contact you directly whether we can or cannot arrange an appearance.
• Once an appearance has been arranged, a confirmation letter will be sent.
• Should the player be unable to appear due to illness, injury, roster transaction, an act of God, or circumstances beyond his control, best efforts will be made to find a suitable replacement but will not be guaranteed.
• It is highly recommended that your event not center around a player appearance because many requests are unable to be arranged. Plan your event and approach a player appearance as an added bonus to your program.

If your event is scheduled during Spring Training (Feb. 1 - April 1):
1. Brewers' personnel are in Arizona for spring training and not available for appearances.

If your event is scheduled on the day of a Brewers' night game (April 1 - Oct. 1):
1. Best times for an appearance are between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

If your event is scheduled on the day of a Brewers' day game (April 1 - Oct. 1):
1. It is difficult to schedule appearances on a day when the players have a day game.

If your event is scheduled on an off-day (April 1 - Oct. 1):
1. Off-days are not good for appearances as the players schedule family/personal time on these days.
2. The players have two to three days a month when they do not have to work or travel (off-days).

If your event is scheduled when the team is in the playoffs (Oct. 1 - Nov. 1):
1. Brewers' personnel are not available for appearances.

If your event is scheduled during the off-season (October 1 - Feb. 1):
Because a very limited number of players live in Wisconsin during the off-season, we are unable to book current players for events during this time frame.


If you would like to request a player, coach or front office representative to speak to your group, complete the attached Speaker Bureau Form and submit a letter of request 60 days prior to your event to:
Speaker Bureau Request Form » (3 MB)

"Best Friends" Day at Miller Park
The Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club invites middle school girls who belong to the Milwaukee Public Schools "Best Friends" program to shadow front office women during a typical day at the ballpark. Several MPS schools participate in the program, which concludes with a lunch and a special behind the scenes tour of Miller Park.

Big League Blood Drive
The club continues to team up with BloodCenter of Southeast Wisconsin to offer a most unique site for a blood drive: the Miller Park Press Box. The "Big League Blood Drive" has drawn more than 4,000 donors since 2001.

The Milwaukee Brewers Classic
The Milwaukee Brewers Classic High School baseball game is held at magnificent Miller Park. High school baseball coaches from around the state nominate the players who participate in the Brewers Classic. All nominees must participate in tryout camps before they are able to advance to the Milwaukee Brewers Classic.

S.C.O.R.E.
S.C.O.R.E. stands for School, Community, Opportunities, Role models and Excellence. It is the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club's signature youth education and recreation initiative.

Throughout the community, our players, alumni and front office personnel serve as ambassadors for S.C.O.R.E. They speak to area students about the importance of school and community; taking advantage of good opportunities; seeking positive role models; and striving for excellence in education.

Through school visits, kids are able to learn from members of the Brewers organization, providing special moments that they will always remember. If you are interested in having a Brewers representative present the SCORE program to your school, please complete the SCORE visit form.

S.C.O.R.E. Program Form » (3 MB)

S.C.O.R.E. Excellence Day
S.C.O.R.E for Excellence Day is a joint venture with Milwaukee Public Schools designed to motivate grade school students to excel in academics, attitude and attendance.

S.C.O.R.E. for Excellence Day is held on a one-day morning visit in May. Brewers' players, coaches and front office staff visits approximately 30 selected elementary schools, touching the lives of more than 15,000 youths. They speak to students about the importance of school and community; taking advantage of opportunities; seeking positive role models; and striving for excellence in education. Key to the presentation is the use of five baseballs in interactive exchanges with students. Each ball is designed with one of the S.C.O.R.E. character messages printed on the side. During the program, the players engage children in a dialogue about the importance of these five important elements. It is a fun program that opens communication between the children and their role models. In addition, all students participating in the program receives t-shirts and bookmarks to remember the day.

S.C.O.R.E. with Character
This year we teamed up with School Specialty and its Premier product line to develop a 24-page "S.C.O.R.E. with Character" agenda supplement. The supplement is supported by teacher and parent resources. It starts with the Brewers core message and includes classroom, home and community activities built around 15-key character traits. The S.C.O.R.E. with Character supplement is flexible. It can be done in a few months, or over a year. The entire effort is targeted at positively impacting student behavior and student character development.

Wives in the Community
Our players' wives play an important role in our community outreach efforts with their commitment to several important causes. Each summer, our wives host a tailgate party to benefit Sojourner Truth House, a shelter for battered women and children. Another way we extend our reach into the community is to engage our players and their wives in charitable activities. The Brewers' players and their wives make dozens of appearances at schools, before youth groups, and hospitals. Some of our players also purchase tickets and food vouchers for kids or provide direct financial support for youth baseball groups.

Youth Baseball Clinics
Each summer, hundreds of youngsters gather at local parks to learn the finer points of baseball. Our players and coaches donate their time to help kids develop proper techniques of hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running. The instruction is invaluable with an additional emphasis on sportsmanship and goal setting.

Fundraising for Non-Profit Groups
For more than 17 years, Milwaukee Sportservice has utilized Non-Profit Groups to operate various permanent concessions stands and portables. This opportunity is available to all Non-Profit Groups with a 501(c)3 tax exemption. Any group, large or small, interested in raising funds in a quick, easy, fun way can volunteer at Miller Park! Working as a team, your group may serve Milwaukee's best brats dipped in warm secret stadium sauce and sauerkraut! During the last two baseball seasons, groups have earned an average of $11,000! Don't wait till your organization needs money, join the program today! More than 100 Non-Profits worked at Miller Park in 2008, making over $1 million dollars...where were you?

Join now...space is limited! For more information contact: Abbie Amling, at 414/902-4725 or email groupmiller@dncinc.com. A detailed packet of information is also available by clicking the link below:

2009 Non-Profit Fundraising - Download Now » (3 MB)