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2019-20 OFFICERS

Ronald Albert Jr.Timothy A. BattleShawn D. CrewsHenri W. CrockettAlbert E. Dotson Jr.Xavier E. GonzalezDavid R. HeffernanAndrew P. Hertz

Marlon A. HillYvonne Turner Johnson, M.D.Vicki H. MatthewsMichael E. MoranJeffrey T. RobertsRobert J. Shafer Jr.Salo SredniHenry Viera

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Committee Chair Board Members (Ex Officio):Gerald Grant Jr.

Sean PittmanImmediate Past

President & Chair

Eric L. Poms Chief Executive

Officer

Bradley D. HouserSecretary

Hector Tundidor Jr.Treasurer

John P. (Jack) Seiler1st Vice Chair

Frank Gonzalez2nd Vice Chair

José C. RomanoPresident & Chair

Jeff E. RubinPresident-Elect

Making an Impact

Calendar of Events/Year-In-Review

Celebrating 85 Years

Four Pillars of Community Outreach

Youth Sports

Fundraising Events and Community Programs

Academic Programs and Scholarships

Legacy Gifts

Orange Bowl by the Numbers

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The Orange Bowl promotes championship

sporting events, related premier entertainment,

and other year-round activities to inspire youth,

engage our community and enhance the South

Florida economy.

The non-profit organization has expanded

beyond Greater Miami to become a cornerstone

of the entire South Florida area with 360

committee members and a growing legacy of

charitable contributions and community outreach.

From Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Keys, the

Orange Bowl’s service to South Florida is as

diverse as the residents that live there.

Whether it’s the millions of dollars injected into

the local economy by hosting premier athletic

competitions – most notably through the Capital

One Orange Bowl – or the support of hundreds

of student-athletes through scholarships and

education, providing outlets and venues for

youth athletes to learn and play, or events and

initiatives that benefit children and their families,

the Orange Bowl continues to leave a lasting

imprint on the community.

Also assisting in these efforts are approximately

1,000 Orange Bowl “Ambassadors” who are

community volunteers that make us, and our

community, stronger.

MAKING AN

IMPACTTHE ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE WAS CREATED IN 1935 WITH

THE MISSION OF GENERATING TOURISM FOR

SOUTH FLORIDA THROUGH AN ANNUAL FOOTBALL GAME

AND SUPPORTING EVENTS.

ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE

2018-19 COMMUNITY REPORT

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THE 2018-19 ORANGE BOWL FESTIVAL,

INCLUDING THE 2018 COLLEGE

FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL AT

THE CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL,

GENERATED A TOTAL OF $261.4 MILLION

IN NEW ECONOMIC IMPACT AND MEDIA

EXPOSURE VALUE FOR SOUTH FLORIDA.

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EVENTSCalendar of The Orange Bowl annually hosts a multitude of events throughout

South Florida and 2018-19 was another banner year in that regard. These events vary from sports competitions that generate economic impact in the area to fundraising events and programs designed to provide a service to the community.YEAR-in-review

Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by Sunshine HealthAugust – Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, Miami GardensThe annual back-to-school event addressed the health and medical needs of the South Florida community while kids received free backpacks filled with school supplies and free haircuts.

Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance presented by Metro by T-Mobile Park of the WeekAugust-November – OBYFA Parks, South FloridaEvery Saturday in the Fall, the Orange Bowl recognized select Orange Bowl youth football parks with commemorative plaques and provided financial contributions for park improvements.

Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance Cheer Championships presented by Metro by T-MobileNovember – Nova Southeastern University, DavieMore than 1,000 cheerleaders from over 100 teams across South Florida competed in a day-long event.

Orange Bowl International Tennis ChampionshipDecember – Frank Veltri Tennis Center at Plantation Central Park, PlantationAn International Tennis Federation Group A Series Tournament, the competition featured more than 1,000 players 16 and under from 80 countries. Past participants include Rodger Federer, Chris Evert, John McEnroe and Coco Gauff.

Lou Groza Award BanquetDecember – Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm BeachThe annual Lou Groza Award is given to the top Football Bowl Subdivision place-kicker. Andre Szmyt from Syracuse University was the 2018 winner.

Capital One Orange Bowl Kickoff Party presented by Dos Equis hosted by Seminole Hard Rock HotelDecember – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel-Poolside, HollywoodThis electrifying soiree at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel featured a night of excitement including a chalk talk with football greats as they sized up the match-up.

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Metro by T-Mobile Orange Bowl Basketball ClassicDecember – BB&T Center, SunriseThe Florida State Seminoles took on the Saint Louis Billikens in game one of the Classic, followed by the Florida Gators versus the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in game two. These first-rate games were the only Division I basketball played in Broward County.

Orange Bowl International Youth RegattaDecember – Coral Reef Yacht Club, Coconut GroveWorld-class sailing talent traveled to South Florida for a five-day event that has become the largest interna-tional youth regatta in the U.S. and South America for sailors ages 8-18, featuring more than 700 sailors from 20 countries.

AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon presented by AutoNationDecember – Jungle Island, MiamiInterviews with head coaches and star players from participating universities, led by ESPN analysts, highlighted the luncheon the day before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.

Capital One Orange Bowl Fan FestDecember – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami GardensFans attending the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl kicked off game day with festivities featuring interactive games & activities, plus a concert performed by Grammy-nominated singer Elle King.

College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange BowlDecember – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami GardensThe 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl hosted No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners vs. No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide. Fans experienced world-class entertainment during the renowned Capital One Halftime Show headlined by multi-platinum artist Flo Rida.

City of Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown CountdownDecember/January – Downtown, Fort LauderdalePeople of all ages enjoyed entertainment, music and fireworks as they rang in the New Year at the second-largest ball-drop on the East Coast.

Orange Bowl Swim ClassicJanuary – Jacobs Aquatic Center, Key LargoSeveral collegiate swim teams culminated a month’s worth of training at the Orange Bowl Swim Classic. The event annually features top talent, including swimmers who have competed on both the national and international stages, in addition to NCAA Championships.

Orange Bowl Presents the Doral-Publix Junior Golf ClassicJanuary – Biltmore Golf Course, Coral GablesMore than 690 junior golfers from 45 countries around the world competed in the classic, which is the premier tournament in junior golf. Past champions include PGA and LPGA Tour notables such as Rory McIlroy and Lexi Thompson.

Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Cleveland Clinic FloridaFebruary – St. Thomas University, Miami GardensThe annual showcase was a free, one-day event which brought together academically qualified high school seniors from South Florida and football coaches from NCAA Division II, III and NAIA programs from across the country to generate scholarship offers for the student-athletes.



Sunshine State Lacrosse Games presented by Orange BowlMay – Pines Trail Park, ParklandThe three-day event showcased more than 100 teams of athletes all under the age of 18.

Windhaven Insurance Orange Bowl Paddle ChampionshipMay – Miami Marine Stadium Flexpark, Key BiscayneOne of the largest stand-up paddle events on the East Coast, this event provided multiple unique courses for paddle boarders of all levels while benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and the Orange Bowl Leadership Academy.

AvMed Orange Bowl 5K May – Miami Marine Stadium Flexpark, Key BiscayneThe inaugural 5K saw participants of all ages wear their favorite college colors while walking and running around beautiful Virginia Key. Proceeds benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and the Orange Bowl Leadership Academy.

Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration presented by Florida BlueMay – Broward County Convention Center, Fort LauderdaleDesigned as the Orange Bowl’s signature fundraiser, hundreds of attendees enjoyed an evening of fine foods and flavors from over 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants. Proceeds benefited Make-A-Wish, Special Olympics and Orange Bowl Leadership Academy.

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“For us to have an opportunity to be champions of an Orange

Bowl, I don’t think we ever want to take that for granted.”

- Frank Beamer

“The Orange Bowl doesn’t take a back seat to any bowl

that I know about…It’s all at the highest level…”

- Jim Harbaugh

“The Orange Bowl is one of the best bowl trips and

best bowl games in America.”

- Steve Spurrier

“In the history of college football, there’s none any

bigger than the Orange Bowl.”

- Jimbo Fisher

“Every coach, every player in the whole country

wants to have a chance to be in the Orange Bowl.”

- Dabo Swinney



THE 1930s:The first-ever Orange Bowl Classic was hosted on January 1, 1935, in front of 5,135 fans that saw Bucknell defeat Miami 26-0. The 1930s saw the formation of “The Orange Bowl Committee,” the first Orange Bowl game to be broadcast on national radio and the construction of the Orange Bowl Stadium, which propelled the Orange Bowl to become a cornerstone of college football.

THE 1940s:The Orange Bowl hosted legendary coaches like Wallace “Wally” Butts, Robert Neyland and Bobby Dodd in the 1940’s, as well as fabled players in Paul Christman, Frankie Sinkwich, Mike Holovak, Steve Van Buren, Frank Broyles and Tom Landry.

30’s & 40’s

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50’s & 60’sTHE 1950s:The 1950s brought the first televised Orange Bowl game, its first matchupbetween two top-ranked teams and its first of many national championshipgames. The Orange Bowl hosted the national champion in both the1954 and 1956 Orange Bowls, when Jim Tatum’s Maryland Terrapins and Bud Wilkinson’s Oklahoma Sooners met both times. The legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant was introduced to the Orange Bowl for the first time as Kentucky’s coach in 1950.

THE 1960s: The 1960s saw the Orange Bowl host a “Who’s Who” of college andprofessional football, with the likes of Alabama head coach “Bear”Bryant, Lee Roy Jordan, Joe Namath, and Florida’s Heisman Trophy winner, Steve Spurrier. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy was one of 73,380 fans who saw Namath and the Crimson Tide defeat Oklahoma, which was also Bryant’s first Orange Bowl win as head coach of Alabama. The 1965 matchup between Alabama and Texas marked the first Orange Bowl to be played at night and was the first-ever primetime college football game.



70’s & 80’sTHE 1970s:The Orange Bowl again saw some of the game’s greatest coaches on its sidelines in the 70’s: Bryant, Dan Devine, Ara Parseghian, Charlie McClendon, Bo Schembechler, Woody Hayes, Lou Holtz and Barry Switzer each led their teams to Orange Bowl

appearances. The decade belonged to Bob Devaney’s Nebraska who won a pair of national championships in 1971 and ’72.

THE 1980s:The ‘80s displayed the Big Eight’s best running backs and Miami’sbest quarterbacks, as two Heisman Trophy winners – Billy Sims andMike Rozier – played in three Orange Bowls apiece. Bernie Kosar’s performance in the 1984 Orange Bowl and Steve Walsh’s wins over Oklahoma and Nebraska in ’88 and ’89 cemented Miami’s growth into a dynasty. The 50th Orange Bowl in 1984 provided a perfect setting for arguably the greatest game in college football history with the infamous “fumblerooski” play.

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THE 1930s:

The first-ever Orange Bowl Classic was hosted on January 1, 1935, in front of

5,135 fans that saw Bucknell defeat Miami 26-0. The 1930s saw the formation

of “The Orange Bowl Committee,” the first Orange Bowl game to be broadcast

on national radio and the construction of the Orange Bowl stadium, which

propelled the Orange Bowl to become a cornerstone of college football.

THE 1940s:

The Orange Bowl hosted legendary coaches like Butts, Neyland and Dodd in

the 1940’s, as well as fabled players in Paul Christman, Frankie Sinkwich, Mike

Holovak, Steve Van Buren, Frank Broyles and Tom Landry.

90’s & 00’sTHE 1990s:

During the 1990s, the Orange Bowl set an all-time record by hosting five national

championship games. Under legendary coach Bobby Bowden, Florida State won

back-to-back Orange Bowls and its first national championship. Additionally, in

1995, Tom Osborne won his first national title with Nebraska by defeating Miami

24-17.

THE 2000s:

The 21st century started on a high note for the Orange Bowl as it hosted two of

college football’s most legendary coaches, and seven Heisman Trophy winners.

Michigan defeated Alabama 35-34 in the first overtime game in the Classic’s

history. In 2004, two in-state teams met in the Orange Bowl for the first time,

as Miami went on to defeat archrival Florida State 16-14. The Orange Bowl

Committee also double-hosted for the first time in 2009, as the Orange

Bowl game was played on January 1 and the BCS National

Championship game a week later.



2010’sThe 2010s saw the Orange Bowl’s final National Championship game of the BCS Era in 2013, featuring Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide as they claimed their third national title in four years by defeating Notre Dame.

In addition, in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) was created and the Orange Bowl cemented its position as a New Year’s Six Bowl Game. The Orange Bowl also welcomed Capital One as its title sponsor.

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Playoff Semifinals at the

Capital one Orange BowlThe Orange Bowl hosted its first CFP Semifinal game in 2015, where Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers defeated Bob Stoops’ Oklahoma Sooners, and the second CFP Semifinal game in 2018 saw Saban and the Crimson Tide defeat Oklahoma to advance to the national championship game.



THE FOUR PILLARS OF ORANGE BOWL COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Fundraising Events &

Community Programs

Academic Programs &

ScholarshipsLegacy

GiftsYouthSports

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YOUTH SPORTSFundraising Events

& Community Programs

Academic Programs &

ScholarshipsLEGACY Gifts

Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance

Orange Bowl Girls Golf Drive For

Excellence Program

Orange Bowl Florida High School

Football Showcase

Event SupportJunior Orange Bowl

Sailing Regatta

International Tennis

Lou Groza Award

FCA Prayer Breakfast

Swimming

Track and Field

Fundraising EventsOrange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration

Orange Bowl Paddle Championship and

Orange Bowl 5K Run/Walk

Community ProgramsOrange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day

Orange Bowl Big Buddy Program

Orange Bowl Day in the Community

Contributions and Community Support

Academic ProgramsOrange Bowl Leadership Academy

Media Center Makeover (Extra Yard for

Teachers – CFP Foundation)

ScholarshipsACC Inter-Institutional

Brian Piccolo Scholar-Athlete

Miami-Dade Public Schools

Scholar-Athlete

Collegiate Athletic Scholarship Program

100 Black Men

Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon

Valor Award

Orange Bowl Field at Moore Park

Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park

Orange Bowl Field at Ives Estates Park

Orange Bowl Field at Harris Field Park

Orange Bowl Field at Glades

Pioneer Park

In 2018-19, Orange Bowl invested approximately $3.5 million in the community.



YOUTHSPORTSThe Orange Bowl impacts thousands of youth annually from its major investment in support of youth sports. More than 13,000 football players and cheerleaders participate in the eight leagues of the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance presented by Metro by T-Mobile. The Orange Bowl Girls Golf “Drive For Excellence” Program is designed to empower young South Florida women through golf to gain the confidence and leadership they need to reach their full potential.

Additionally, the annual Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Cleveland Clinic Florida is designed to assist academically qualified high school seniors earn collegiate football scholarships by bringing them together with football coaches from NCAA Division II, III and NAIA programs from around the country.

The Orange Bowl also hosts international events locally for world-class juniors in tennis, golf and sailing, and supports the Junior Orange Bowl, a track & field event and a swimming event.

“The generosity of the Orange Bowl Committee helps keep our football

program affordable for our youth and keeps our children occupied, engaged and focused on positive things.” Tramar “Flo Rida” Dillard

Founder, Florida Youth Football League

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“We truly appreciate the support from the Orange Bowl

Committee. Our partnership strengthens our connection to

the community and our long and rich tradition of cooperation

makes the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship a

better event for our 700 players and thousands of fans.”

Lew BrewerDirector, Junior Competition - United States Tennis Association

In 2019, 69 participants at the

Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase earned more than

$1 million in scholarships to attend college.



Fundraising Events & Community ProgramsThe Orange Bowl’s fundraising events, such as the Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue, support numerous charities, funds and groups. These include Make-A-Wish, Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters and many more. The Orange Bowl’s annual community programs, including the Orange Bowl Family Fun and Fit Day presented by Sunshine Health and the Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest engage and benefit thousands in the South Florida community.

Paula DaSilvaChef, on the Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration

“I do a lot of events throughout the year, but this one is special because what the cause is about and giving back to the community. It’s a great event, and I am happy to be a part of it.”

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“People can come out and have a good time while also learning about the importance of an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. This is just one of the many ways the Orange Bowl supports our community throughout the year.”

Chris PatersonSunshine Health - Sponsor of the

Orange Bowl Family Fun and Fit Day



Academic Programs & ScholarshipsThe Orange Bowl continues to provide opportunities to deserving students through the awarding of academic scholarships, such as the Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award, an award in memory of three brave, heroic coaches from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, designed to salute an outstanding South Florida student-athlete exhibiting valor and courage in the face of adversity. Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Travis Julmice was named the inaugural recipient. Julmice was a four-year member of the basketball team, and also competed on the football and track teams for one season.

Orange Bowl also provides support through academic programs such as the Orange Bowl Leadership Academy, a program designed to assist middle school students maximize their potential through access and exposure to career development, personal leadership and life skills. The Orange Bowl, powered by the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative, funded Media Center Makeovers in three elementary schools, one in each of three South Florida counties.

“We are thrilled to be able to extend our partnership with the Orange Bowl to include these amazing learning centers. These innovative makeovers will make a positive impact on teachers and students for many years to come.”

Britton BanowskyCollege Football Playoff Foundation Executive Director

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“Being the first recipient of this award is a blessing. All of the

coaches who lost their lives meant a lot to me personally and

this award is a step in the right direction; showing positivity in

the midst of all the negativity in the world today.”

Travis JulmiceFirst Recipient of the Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award



LegacyGiftsWith the completion of Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park in Belle Glade, Orange Bowl Legacy Gift projects combined have provided over $16.2 million worth of improvements toward the beautification of the South Florida community and recreational park activities for residents and their families.

These include Moore Park in the City of Miami (completed in 2011), Carter Park in the City of Fort Lauderdale (completed in2013), Ives Estates Park in Miami-Dade County (completed in 2015), Harris Field Park in the City of Homestead (completed in2017) and Glades Pioneer Park (completed in 2018).

“The new Orange Bowl Field allows for greater recreation opportunities and enhances the sense of community for the Glades. We are so excited to be cutting this ribbon!”

Melissa McKinlayPalm Beach County Commissioner

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“The Orange Bowl Committee is

proud to add Glades Pioneer Park

to our Legacy Gift portfolio of

park renovations, and specifically

as our first in Palm Beach County.”

Sean Pittman2018-19 Orange Bowl Committee

President & Chairman

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