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Good Golfers. Better People.

TAM SO EXCITED ABOUT THE SUCCESSES and activities we have going on within The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, all made possible through your generous donations! These donations provide thousands of kids, of all privileges from myriad backgrounds, the opportunity to learn life skills essential to navigating life’s challenges through the game of golf.

Some of the 2017 highlights include taking Lenny Gipson and Riley Quartermain to Naples, FL for the Golf to Paradise Challenge as part of the PGA Tour Champion’s Chubb Classic. These participants had the opportunity to meet and talk with tour players, get interviewed by the Golf Channel and be in the Media Room, in addition to playing in a team event representing our Chapter.

This past June, we sent a group of nine participants and two coaches to North Carolina for The First Tee Carolina’s Leadership Academy. Here they each had the opportunity to meet other TFT participants and learn leadership skills while gaining confidence to set them up for success in life.

TFTGP also sent a team of four kids to Raritan Valley, NJ for the TFT Northeast Regional Challenge golf tournament where they finished in second place! Of special note, congratulations to Andrew Magno on having his first hole-in-one! While there, the kids had the opportunity to visit the Statue of Liberty with participants from 12 different First Tee chapters. Other highlights included our kids caddying for sports legends at our Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament. TFTGP participant alumni and Intern Kyle Spaulding said, “It was an exhilarating experience to caddy for such a legendary person as Julius Erving and absorb all the advice I could in our time together.”

Thanks to the generosity of Merion Golf Club for hosting our participants each week at the Merion West Golf Course. Over 50 kids benefitted from this experience and we were pleased to see that these opportunities further kindled their passions for golf and The First Tee. The Philadelphia Cricket Club and James Nam were also generous in allowing 24 of our kids to play the St. Martins course in a fun event to get some of our less experienced golfers playing a different course. Lunch and ice cream at the pool was a big hit to top off the day.

The First Tee was excited to merge this year with the Kids on the Hill organization, which was started by Jim Sykes. In honor of Mr. Sykes, we are pleased to continue his vision promoting youth golf through this program supporting over 75 Police Athletic League kids each summer for eight weeks. We aim to increase the partici-pation numbers to well over 100 in the coming years.

Walnut Lane Golf Club had a tremendously successful year with rounds up over 15 percent from the previous year and the course in fabulous condition the entire season. Ben Davies stepped in to become our new Superintendent and his team could not have done a better job in making the course better each day. The entire staff welcomed all of the positive comments about the condition of the golf course and facilities. We could not do what we do to promote public golf and our youth without the support of many key individuals and companies. We wholeheartedly thank you because we could not operate without your help. Thanks to: Lawn & Golf Company, Asplundh Tree Experts, Mike Cavanaugh and Floratine Products, Philadelphia Golf Course Superintendents Association, Frank Shuman, Bill Corcoran, Jay Perisian, and Rob Nolek. We are looking forward to continuing the great work done in 2017 to springboard the course conditions in 2018. It will be an even better year than the last.

I continue to be amazed at how many good people we have in our community, who embrace what we do, and generously support our efforts in so many ways. It is wonderful to see that golf has positively impacted so many of you, as it has me, and that you desire to pass this impact on to our next generation. As a result, we are making our community a much better place and are poised for great success in the future. From all of us at The First Tee, thank you.

Sincerely,

William Hyndman VExecutive Director, The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia

1.WelcomeDear Supporters of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia:

T h e F i r s t T e e o f G r e a t e r P h i l a d e l p h i a

‘‘I continue to be amazed at how many good people we have in our community, who embrace what we do, and generously support our efforts.”

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2.About Us

OUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY TODAY are facing critical challenges. Among these challenges include the fact that eleven million young people do not have a safe place to be after the school bell rings, one in three will reach adulthood not ever having a positive mentor, one in six children are food inse-

cure, one in five students are leaving our schools each year and do not graduate. The First Tee is addressing these challenges intentionally through character education in its programs, seamlessly integrated with a golf curriculum.

The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia introduces young people to The First Tee Nine Core Values, Nine Healthy Habits and Life Lessons inherent in the game of life and golf, preparing them for success both on and off the course. In 2017 alone, through providing equal access to golf, we positively impacted the lives of more than 17,000 kids. In 2018, our goal is to reach 24,000 young people in our eight county footprint.

The First Tee has developed pro-grams built on the positive youth de-velopment framework. Our programs provide safe places, intentional and trained caring adults, and develop-mentally appropriate and empower-ing curricula. At elementary schools, youth centers and golf facilities, stu-dents participate in a seamless golf and character education program, promoting physical activity, intro-ducing them to a lifelong sport while embedding core values and wellness in every lesson.

Our kids are different than other kids. They look you in the eye when saying hello. They shake your hand. They are respectful. Because of you, our mission and momentum will continue to prepare the next generation to be the best they can be.

The mission of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia is to positively impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

An investment in The First Tee is an investment in Good Students, Good Citizens and eventually, Good Employees.

“ A golf tee supports the ball so you can lift it and make it fly a little farther down the fairway. The First Tee works much the same way but instead of lifting golf balls we lift young people. It teaches them values like perseverance, confidence, and judgment. Values that will help them fly and go a little bit further in life.“

Paula CreamerLPGA Professional &First Tee Supporter

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The First Tee Changes Lives.

9NINE CORE VALUES:

• Honesty • Integrity • Sportsmanship• Respect • Confidence • Responsibility • Perseverance • Courtesy • Judgment

We like to say that The First Tee creates Good Golfers but Even Better People.

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The First Tee National Schools Program:

33 schools12,000 students

Girls Golf Program

172Girls

Four Life Skills: Interpersonal, Self Management,

Goal Setting and Resilience

13 YearsThe First Tee of

Greater Philadelphia Chapter

NINE HEALTHY HABITS:Energy, Play, Safety, Vision, Mind, Family, Friends, School and Community make a difference with our kids.

The First Tee Life Skills Program:

1,500 students

The First Tee DRIVE Program:

2,000 students

The First Tee Outreach Program:

2,200 students

17,000 KIDS REACHED

OVER

2019 Estimated 30,000

2018 Estimated 24,000

2017 Actual 17,000

2016 Actual 10,000

fifteenpart-time coaches delivering

The First Tee curriculum

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The Jay Sigel Learning Center and Walnut Lane are official

LPGA Girls Golf Sites.

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The First Tee155 National Chapters

with a National reach of

5.3 millionyoung people

5 GreenGrassFacilities • Walnut Lane Golf Club• Jay Sigel at FDR Golf • Bensalem Township Country Club • Spring Mill Country Club• City Line Avenue Sports Center

The First Tee National Schools Program has been a huge success in my P.E. curricu-lum. Not only do my students get a chance to participate in and learn about a lifetime sport which is golf, they also learn valuable life skills/core values that are applicable to any facet of life. The First Tee also fits seamlessly into our school’s EIC Model (environment as an integrating context for learning) because golf requires a lot of respect for the environment as well as discipline for golf course maintenance.”

– Albert Juliano, Physical Education Teacher, Greenwoods Charter School

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Life Skills Program

54% of our students are from diverse backgrounds

55% of our students receive program financial aid

100% of our students graduate high school

100% of our students participate in higher education

“ A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime.” – Billy Graham

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3.ProgramsThe First Tee Life Skills Program Young people progress in our program by moving through the levels of Player, Par, Birdie, Eagle and Ace. The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia offers programming and educational classes at 5 Green Grass locations. Each level introduces our kids to new and more advanced concepts of golf. These locations include our two home Philadelphia facilities: Walnut Lane Golf Club and The Jay Sigel Learning Center at FDR Golf Club. Our newest locations are Bensalem Township Country Club, City Line Avenue Sports and Spring Mill Country Club.

The First Tee National School Program (NSP)NSP introduces the game of golf, The First Tee Nine Core Values, and Nine Healthy Habits to elementary school students during their physical education classes. NSP creates an environment where young people are introduced to the lifelong sport, while learning the basic golf motor skills and the inherent values of the game.

The First Tee DRIVE Program is an introduction to the game of golf and The First Tee life skills at after school environments such as the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club. It is a set of 18 golf activity plans designed to provide a fun, engaging program which introduces kids to golf and exposes them to the behaviors associated with The First Tee’s Nine Core Values.

Girls GolfOur girls golf program focuses on inspiring girls to feel confident, build positive self-esteem, and live active and healthy lifestyles. The curriculum incorporates the “Five E’s of Girls Golf”: Energize, Engage, Empower, Enrich and Exercise.

OutreachAnnually, various organizations, schools, associations and camps invite us to their facility to bring golf to them. Other outreach opportunities are when we invite programs to come to us at Walnut Lane Golf Club or The Jay Sigel Learning Center. A few of our frequent visitors are Queens Village Association, Student in the Juvenile Justice, PAL, Boys & Girls Club, First Philadelphia Charter School, Greenwoods Charter School, AIM Academy, Blair Christian Academy, Mayfair Play-ground and 14 schools in our Middle Schools Golf Program.

I was fortunate enough to discover golf through The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia and it was honestly the best thing that has ever happened to me. The game of golf is by far my favorite activity and The First Tee allowed me to discover my passion for it. Not only has The First Tee taught me a lot about the game of golf but it has impacted my life skills as well. Since becoming an active member, I have become a better student and my grades have im-proved. More importantly, I have become a better person.” – Luke Beggy, 17, Eagle Participant‘‘

5E’sof Girls Golf:

Energize, Engage, Empower, Enrich

& Exercise

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2017BY THE NUMBERS

fiveLocationsIn 2017 The First Tee of Greater Philadel-phia added 2 new locations. Spring Mill Country Club in Bucks County and City Line Avenue Sports in Philadelphia County.

14Program PartnersUsing our National Schools Program and DRIVE curriculum, TFTGP grew our program to be executed in over 60 schools throughout the greater Philadelphia area.

341StudentsTFTGP added 341 new students to our certification program, to reach a total of 1,464.

As parents, we search for activities to help our children grow into decent people. In discov-ering The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, we have found coaches who are providing instructions to improve our sons’ golf skills. These lessons are given with great kindness and encouragement.

More importantly, they are growing into kind young men. The nine core values interwoven into all activities are an intrinsic resource. Our children get to learn how lessons on the golf course apply to everyday life. As parents, we are most grateful that our children have been able to participate in all The First Tee has to offer.”

– Alison and Len Gipson, Parents to Lenny Gipson, 16, Eagle Participant

and Liam Gipson, 9, Par Participant

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2018 Events January 11 Leaders and Achievers Gala – Cescaphe Ballroom May 14 Mike Quick Celebrity Invitational – Philadelphia CC July 31 Girls Golf Tournament & Fashion Show – Bluestone GC October 9 The First Tee Invitational – Ace Club

486ClassesWe added 302 new classes in 2017, up from 184 in 2016!

Total

THE POWER OF MENTORS

87%of First Tee teens report meaningful

relationships with their coaches

over17,000In 2017 we positively impacted the lives of over 17,000 young people in the Greater Philadelphia area through our three primary program areas: The Life Skills Experience (on golf courses), The National Schools Program (elementary schools) and The First Tee DRIVE (after school programming).

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An independent research study by the University of Minnesota confirms The First Tee’s ability to instill life skills and core values in youth participating in our programs, after three consecutive years of participation.

Longitudinal Effects of The First Tee Life Skills Programs on Positive Youth Development study led by the University of Minnesota’s Maureen R. Weiss, PhD.

Highlights from the study:

Is It Working?

73% 82% 78% 57% 52%

Reported high confidence in their ability to do well

academically

Felt confident in their social skills

with peers

Described their ability to transfer life skills

through specific examples and stories

Credited the First Tee for their meeting and

greeting skills

Credited the program for their ability to

appreciate diversity

The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia has brought us together as a family as we traversed trials and tribulations. I don’t know what we would do if we did not have The First Tee. My daughters, Dakota and Phoenix, First Tee program participants, look forward to coming to The First Tee almost daily. The First Tee has given them tremendous confidence.”

– Johnnie Baker, First Tee of Greater Philadelphia Coach, parent of program participants and Philadelphia Police Officer

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“ A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.”

– John Wooden

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Johnnie Baker with daughters Phoenix and Dakota

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Golf Facilities 1. Walnut Lane Golf Club

2. The Jay Sigel Learning Center, FDR Golf Course

3. Spring Mill Country Club

4. Bensalem Township Country Club

5. City Line Avenue, Cobbs Creek Golf Course

1. First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School2. Gilbertsville Elementary School3. New Hanover Elementary4. Pine Forge Academy5. Washington Elementary School6. Colebrookdale Elementary School7. Earl Elementary School8. Cook-Wissahickon School9. New Foundations Charter School10. Gesu School11. Global Leadership Academy Charter School

12. Greenwich Township School District13. Chester Community Charter School East14. Sugartown Elementary School15. General Wayne Elementary School16. Charlestown Elementary School17. Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School18. Overbrook School for the Blind19. Stetson John B Middle School20. Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences21. East Bradford Elementary School22. East Goshen Elementary School

23. Exton Elementary School24. Fern Hill Elementary School25. Glen Acres Elementary26. Hillsdale Elementary School27. Mary C Howse Elementary School28. Penn Wood Elementary School29. Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School30. Westtown-Thornbury School31. Mastery Charter School-Pickett Campus Middle School32. Green Woods Charter School

1. Boys & Girls Clubs2. NE Frankford Boys & Girls Club3. Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia4. Bridesburg Boys & Girls Club5. Boys & Girls Club6. Police Officer Lauretha Vaird Boys & Girls Club7. S. Solis-Cohen Elementary School8. Boys & Girls Club9. James J. Sullivan Elementary School10. Tee It Up Golf11. First Children Services12. St Philip Neri School13. Roxborough YMCA14. Columbia North YMCA

15. Spring Valley YMCA16. Boyertown YMCA17. Pottstown YMCA18. Adaire Alexander School19. C.C.A. Baldi Middle School20. Newtown Friends School21. Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School22. First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School23. St George School24. Antonia Pantoja Charter School25. Julia Reynolds Masterman School26. Sandy Run Middle School27. Boys & Girls Club of Glassboro28. Green Woods Charter School

29. Tacony Academy Charter School30. Lingelbach Elementary School31. Widener Memorial School32. Mastery Charter Smedley Elementary School33. Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney34. Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School35. AIM Academy36. Play-a-Round Golf Malvern37. Play-a-Round Golf Ardmore38. The Meadowbrook School39. SCH Academy - Matt Spots40. Harrity Elementary41. City Line Sports Center

DRIVE Locations

NSP Schools

4.Our Reach

8 • Philadelphia • Bucks • Gloucester • Camden • Burlington • Montgomery • Chester • Delaware

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97%OF ALL REVENUE IS FROM DONATIONS


5.Your Support

heartfelt thank you to all of our generous donors and funders. From individuals to corporations, foundations, event sponsors and in kind donors, it is because of you that in 2017 we raised critical resources to fund The First Tee mission of helping kids be the best they can be both on and off the course. With your partnership,

our mission and momentum will continue to prepare the next generation to be Good Golfers but even Better People. Thank you for believing in The First Tee curriculum and our young people. You help to change the trajectory of kids’ lives. We are grateful for your dedication and support.

Raising Funds to Change The Trajectory of a Kid’s Life

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The First Tee has provided me with go-to people. They’re always willing to listen and help, no matter what the situation is. I am forever grateful for life-time mentors and friends. I wouldn’t be the same person if it wasn’t for The First Tee.”

– Kate Magno, First Tee Alumna and Coach

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CHAMPION

$3,200 brings our National School Program to an elementary school.

ACE $2,500 supports five participants in the

Life Skills Program for a year.

EAGLE$1,000 supports five participants to attend the

Carolina Leadership Academy.

BIRDIE$500 helps to cover instructor costs for one

Life Skills Program sessions.

PAR $250 supports 25 young ladies to participate

in our Girls Golf Program.

PLAYER $100 provides equipment for one Life Skills

Program participant.

Eric Weihenmayer (center) sharing life stories with First Tee Board Member Michael Costonis (far left) along with Michael’s Accenture colleagues.

Caitlyn Plover, 4th grade student, First Tee Program Participant, Par Level, telling us what The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia means to her.

Jay Sigel (right) Chaiman Emeritus and former First Tee Board President, and Mike Quick, First Tee Board Member and former Eagles wide receiver, signing autographs.

Leaders and Achievers Gala 2017Our guests survived a snowstorm in February to attend our Leaders and Achievers Gala. Talk about being committed to our kids! Our night was beyond incredible. Jay Sigel, Board President in 2017, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you Jay for your dedication in helping our kids become the best they can be throughout your presidency of 40 years. Erik Weihenmayer, internationally recognized speaker and author joined us to share his inspirational story of overcoming life challenges.

Thank you Eric for motivating and inspiring our entire First Tee family. And Caitlyn Plover, First Tee participant shared her dream of having a Girls Golf Tournament and Fashion Show. Friends and supporters raised over $50,000 in honor of our young people.

First Tee has been an invaluable partner to Sports for Juvenile Justice, help-ing to offer sports and life skills programming to countless youth who would otherwise have had no access to golf. From the management team to the instructors, everyone at First Tee has been incredible to work with, and their dedication to providing a positive environment for their students to learn and develop through sports has no doubt helped to steer many of our youth on the pathway to more successful futures.”

– Adam Serlin, Director of Court Services, NorthEast Treatment Centers

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Celebrity InvitationalOur 2nd annual Celebrity Invitational was held on July 12, 2017 at Huntingdon Valley Country Club. With over 100 golfers and 25 celebrities, our kids had a special day caddying for the celebrities. Throughout the day, we proudly noticed our kids embracing The First Tee 9 Core Values. They introduced themselves con-fidently, looked our guests in the eye, shook hands and were respectful. Thanks to everyone, we raised over $100,000 to benefit our programs and young people. Our program participants cannot wait for next year.

Celebrity Invitational featuring our First Tee caddies.

Celebrity Invitational Master of Ceremonies Beasley Reece, former NFL football player and sports broadcaster kept us entertained!

Former Eagles quarterback Ron “Jaws” Jaworski with the Riley children.

The First Tee Invitational, Sponsored byThanks to Chubb and the Ace Club, we had a very meaningful day with 150 golfers who turned out in support of our young people. It was a full day from breakfast to dinner and our kids were actively involved. They took player’s bags out of their cars, chatted with them at lunch and dinner and played with our guests on the par 3 holes. Our kids were stars! Hats off to Chubb for sponsoring a day that raised over $150,000 in support of programming in our eight county footprint. See you next year at The Ace Club!

Coach and staff member Anthony Hoffman with First Tee program participants: Shaun Glenn, Phoenix Baker and Tori Wajda and waiting to greet players on the 4th hole of the Ace Club.

Right: Julian Cuirlino, program participant

Below: D’Mar McCoy, program participant.

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Blue Bell Country Club Summer SolsticeRain or shine, our good friends at Blue Bell Country Club were determined to raise funds for The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. Seven golfers played with many of the players completing 63 holes to make a difference for our kids. Megan and Brian McGowan along with AJ Dale are the founders of the first ever Blue Bell Country Club Summer Solstice Marathon. Thank you Megan, Brian, AJ and the members of Blue Bell Country Club for raising over $3,000 to benefit our young people.

When the idea of a golf Marathon was first raised, our minds im-mediately turned to how we can use the day of golf for a bigger purpose. And in conversation with our friends and fellow members of Blue Bell Country Club, it seemed like The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia was the perfect charity. Without our friends, fellow members, and staff at Blue Bell Country Club this never would have been possible! We are already planning to make next year even bigger!” – Brian McGowan

‘‘Audi Sixers Watch PartyOn October 18, 2017, Audi of Devon, PA enthusiastically hosted a fun gathering in their beautiful show room for The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. While mingling with new and old friends, we watched the Sixers opening game against the Washington Wizards to raise funds for our Life Skills programs. The night was filled with people learning more about The First Tee, delicious food by The Goat’s Beard Restaurant, raffle prizes and a putting contest thanks to U.S Hole in One. Thank you Audi North America for your First Tee partnership and passion for our mission. Join us next year and hopefully you could be the Hole in One winner.

The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia Board Members, Will Weihenmayer (left) and Tom Spano with Matt Moran (center).

Audi of Devon Putting Contest Dylan and Lindsee Lamborn, First Tee of Greater Philadelphia supporters.

Blue Bell Country Club members, from left, Brian McGowan, Megan McGowan, Alan Dale and Blue Bell General Manager, Kristofer Fair.

30% of our coaches are female 10% of our student population is special needs

Life Skills Program

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Chubb Day of ServiceThrough Chubb Day of Service, 20 Chubb employees beautified The Jay Sigel Learning Center at the FDR Golf Course. They helped paint, repair the driving range, restore the putting green, collect golf balls on the range and prep a vegetable garden for our kids to plant in the Spring. Their hard work is instrumental in helping to improve the experience of our kids while aiding them on the path to success in life. Many thanks to the Chubb volunteers for their time, energy and desire to make a difference for our kids.

Asplundh Tree Experts

A team of 16 Asplundh employees came out to Walnut Lane Golf Club on a cold wet Saturday to help remove over 18 dead and dangerous trees. These dedicated individuals volunteered their time, passing up on an overtime opportunity. We thanked them for their hard work with well deserved Dalessandro’s cheesesteaks, enjoyed by all. Thank you Asplundh for making a difference!

Radley Run Country Club - West Chester, PA

Through the kindness of Radley Run CC members, over $3,000 was raised and donated to The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia in memory of Ben Washam, a Radley Run locker room attendant. Throughout his career, Ben collected golf clubs which he donated to The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. TFTGP staff at our Jay Sigel Learning Center fondly recall Ben and his many golf club deliv-eries. Thank you Ben Washam and Radley Run for making a difference for our kids and community!

“ Ben was a great supporter of the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia and the members at Radley Run Country Club knew they could drop off clubs and golf equipment any time and Ben would make sure they got to the First Tee.”

– John Kellogg, PGA Head Golf Professional, Radley Run Country Club

Jericho National Golf Club - New Hope, PA

A special thank you goes out to a group of golfers from Jericho National Golf Club called the 4B’s (pictured) who made a $1,100 donation. This group turned their annual end of year tournament into a small fundraiser for The First Tee. Instead of awarding prizes to their winning groups, the 4B’s donated the entire pot and the group felt good about helping the kids in the local community.

A BIG Thank You toChubb Employees!

Days of Service

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6.Financials

Your support makes everything we do in the local community for our kids possible. 2017 was a phenomenal year where we raised over $1 million dollars. Our staff and board of directors work very hard to ensure we make the best use of these resources so that we make the most difference possible.

Expenses

45%Program Costs

39%Fundraising

16%G&A

Expenses:Program Costs $341,834Fundraising $297,158General & Administrative $117,569Total $756,561

Revenue by Source

44%Events

25%Contributions28%

Grants and Corporate Support

3%Program

RegistrationFees

Renevue:Contributions $297,735Grants & Corporate Support $328,278Events $521,508Program Registration Fees $ 34,340Total $1,181,861

2017 Calendar Year

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Increase in Net Assets: $425,300


7.Walnut Lane Golf ClubS MANY OF YOU KNOW, The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia is one of a few First Tee Chapters that have the privilege of operating their own golf course. Walnut Lane Golf Club is home to The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia and we are extremely proud of all the great things going on at this facility. It is an unbelievable luxury to have total access to an 18 hole facility for not only our youth participants, but also the public golfer

in Philadelphia.

Over the past few decades, many of Philadelphia’s public courses were neglected with very little effort and dollars spent on the upkeep and playability of the courses. Unfortunately when The First Tee took over the operation of Walnut Lane in 2016, our course was no exception. There were many issues affecting the quality of the overall golf experience for our customers and participants including countless trees that were either dead, dangerous, or over-hanging areas in play.

2017 showed remarkable progress in making our golf experience better for everyone that visited Walnut Lane. With the help and support from many individuals and companies, we have been able to solve many of our issues including:

• Cart path repairs and replacements

• All dead and dangerous trees removed – A special Thanks to Asplundh Tree Experts for their support!

• Many limbs trimmed and pruned. We no longer have the only dog leg left par-3 in the world! Another special Thanks to Ed Thomas of Ed’s Affordable Tree Service!

• Over 60 irrigation heads replaced or repaired

• Purchase of a new (to us!) Greens Mower, Fairway Mower, Rough Mower, and Chemical Sprayer

• Rebuilding of stone steps for walking access to the 8th tee box.

• Clubhouse renovations including paint and the build out of new office space

• Drainage project on hole #7 – this was completed during a volunteer day of The Pennsylvania Golf Course Superintendents who have showed continued support of our efforts for many years.

Our goal is to make Walnut Lane the most enjoyable public course in Philadelphia for both our participants and general public. It has been great to hear positive feedback from patrons about the work we are have done. However, we want people to know that we are not done! Moving forward in 2018, we will continue to remove trees and brush, finish the rest of the cart paths that were not replaced in round 1, and continue to improve the overall playing conditions of the golf course. The maintenance staff, led by Superintendent Ben Davies, has done an outstanding job and continue to make the course better each and every day.

I want to thank all that have helped us throughout the years, especially Bill Corcoran and Sumner Cross from Lawn and Golf Supply, Frank Shuman, Jay Parisian, Mike Cavanaugh from Florentine Products, and everyone at the PAGCS for their continued support. We cannot thank everyone enough for their time, hard work, and generosity in support of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. We look forward to having an even better 2018 season and can’t wait to see you all on the course.

Sincerely,

Sean KetchumDirector of Golf, The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia Walnut Lane Golf Club

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8. Board of Directors

John L. Lupica David M. Boucher Gary S. Sterbinksy Vice President Secretary Treasurer Chubb Easton Coach PwC

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jeffrey B. Armbrister Deane Brennan Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker Versa Capital Management CBIZ Insurance Services Global Leadership Academy

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Michael B. Cavanaugh William J. Corcoran Michael A. Costonis Floratine Products Group Lawn & Golf Supply Co Accenture

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Greg Gaul Joshua M. Greenbaum Jeffrey H. Jansen Retired Cozen O’Connor Aon

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– John W. MacDonald William P. McKee Jeffrey R. Mitzak ACSS Consulting Graham Partners Goldman Sachs

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jeffrey R. Osberg Michael A. Quick Randall L. Rolfe Siegfried Advisory Philadelphia Eagles Self-Employed

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vaughn R. Schill Frank A. Shuman Thomas L. Spano Bridgers Schill Retired Hirtle Callaghan & Co.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– John E. Stoddard III Elizabeth S. Thompson Paul A. Walsh Drinker Biddle Retired Club Car Specialties

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– William B. Weihenmayer, Jr.

RubinGoldman & Associates–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– R. Jay SIgel Michael J. Brown Chairman Emeritus President CBIZ Insurance Services Innerworkings

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Staff–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

William Hyndman V Rebecca Caimano Sean Ketchum Kacy Talone Executive Director Program Director Director of Golf Business Manager

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jennifer McAleese Eric Dunne Ben Davies Anthony Hoffman Assistant Executive Director Marketing Coordinator Golf Course Superintendent Program Manager

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9.Our Supporters

$100,000+Chubb

$50,000 - $99,999AccentureAltria Group, Inc.Octagon

$30,000 - $49,999Donald E. Morel, Jr. John and Sheila Connors

$20,000 - $29,999AudiBuckley ConstructionWilliam P. McKee

$15,000 - $19,999 CardConnectEvolve IPFrank ShumanIBMMarsh and Guy Carpenter & CompanyMichael and Beth BrownPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

$10,000 - $14,999 Arn Tellem Comcast CorporationConner Strong BuckelewCozen O’ConnorDavid amd Sandy BoucherDyniewski Foundation Elizabeth S. ThompsonEllis A. Gimbel TrustEloise W. Hyndman Jones Lang LaSalle Kids on The HillMichael Stewart TallentSedgwick Claims Management Services

$5,000 - $9,999 AonAssured Guaranty CorporationCBRE GroupChronovoClean EarthDeane BrennanEaston CoachFloratine ProductsFrancis HallinanGary S. Sterbinsky

Greater Philadelphia PGA Junior Golf FoundationGuy Carpenter & Company, LLCHolt LogisticsInner WorkingsJames Nam Jeffrey and Krista MitzakJohn L. LupicaKen Croney, Jr.Larry Magid Entertainment GroupLockton CompaniesMarshMerrill LynchMichael A. CostonisPGA Tour ChampionsSAP The Graham CompanyTiger Woods FoundationUBS Wealth ManagementWest Pharmaceuticals ServicesWilliam and Deborah Davis Family FoundationWilliam B. Weihenmayer, Jr.Women Golfers Give BackWorld Golf Foundation

$1,000 - $4,999 2nd Avenue StoresAltus PartnersArmond Jacoby & CompanyBlank Property GroupBlue Bell Country ClubBoathouse CapitalBradford WhiteCamden City Bar AssociationCBIZChristine and John Connolly FoundationDelaware County Community FoundationDouglas RodgersFaith V. HyndmanFXI, Inc.Gary and Claire DanielsGoldman SachsGolf Association of PhiladelphiaHaldeman FoundationJeffrey H. JansenJericho National Golf ClubJLT ReJohn Hewes John W. MacDonaldJoseph FabrizioKelly and PartnersKPMGKreischer Miller

LPGA Girls GolfM & T FoundationMarks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly, P.C.Michael KerriganMichael LuccariniMr. and Mrs. John M. BallbachMunich ReNew Jersey LegalNew Spring CapitalOmni CablePhiladelphia PGA SectionPhoenix LithographingPursuit HealthcareR. Jay SigelRadley Run Country ClubRick StammRubinGoldman Simkiss & BlockSovereign InsuranceSteven KleinSumner Station FoundationSwiss ReTheodore Brickman, Jr.Trans ReVaughn R. SchillVenture ProgramsWeis MarketsWells Fargo Good Works GrantWilliam B. WeihenmayerWilliam C. Whitmore, Jr.Willis Towers WatsonZurich NA

$100 - $999 Alex HannaAllen SirkinAndrew HobbsAndrew KinseyAndrew MaackAndrew PinckneyAndrew RubinAndrew SpeakerAngelo GrecoAnthony J. D. Paul, IIIAntonio L. LetaBarbara SmithBill AbbottBill AllenBill and Dawn SchiefferBrent R. TebeauBrett DiakonBrian and Megan McGowan

Thank You for Creating Good Golfers But Even Better People

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Brian FeeleyBridgepoint Insurance GroupBridgers Schill Wealth Management GroupCarl BloomfieldCenter Square Ladies Golf AssociationChad GustusCharles E. BarryCharles WanamakerChristopher ClarkChristopher HonigmanChristopher KasparChristopher S. MillerClair RaubenstineClear Channel OutdoorCraig BurnsD.J. Pinciotti Construction CompanyDana and John DanielsDaniel BrownDanielle HanningsDan MeersmanDavid and Claire CampbellDavid BrookresonDavid HearnDavid JunkinDavid KroneDavid MacDonaldDavid VandusenDawn F. ClemensDenis DotsonDennis J MontiDiana DyerDon EichmanDr. and Mrs. Paul M. CoadyDr. Naomi Johnson BookerEdward DevineElaine GormanElfred and Sarah Wooten Prince FoundationElin LudvigsenEric HellbergEric HoltFIS FoundationFrank BrewerGeorge DaddarioGeorge E. PetrellisGeorge HainGerard RosatoGina Marandola-TincuGinny DaughtreyGivnish Funeral HomeGolf Car SpecialtiesGregg ShiversGregory E AdamsGreg TempletonHarry DonahueHelen AndersonHenry and Barbara WadsworthHilary BrownIan DalzellJack CellucciJackie ReithJames DeBloomJames H. Agger

James HageneyJames HatchJames J. Clearkin, IIIJames KolcunJames Ku NamJames SullivanJamie SofroneyJason VermillionJeanie FischerJeffrey B. ArmbristerJeffrey DunneJeffrey P EmmeJeffrey R. OsbergJesse DanielsJoe LallyJoe LennertJoe RowleyJohn A. KintzerJohn AlfieriJohn DeFilippoJon OliverJoseph and Mary Joel WatermanJoseph HusseyJoseph J McDermott, JrJoseph N. BarajasJosh GreenbaumJustin AlexanderKaj KarchKevin MurphyKevin WaldronKimberly McDevittKyle SquillarioLauren DaleLiz and Stephen RaynesLois McClarin LeviLucinda HillLynn MyersMain Line Reform TempleMarc DubnerMarcello CiurlinoMarc FreemanMaria Zolezzi AvellanMark & Sonia PetersonMark and Jeanne DamicoMark FuessingerMary and Jeff HendersonMary and Terry SteelmanMatthew AbernethyMcCarter & EnglishMichael and Christine CavanaughMichael and Francis BoyleMichael HodgesMichael McDermottMichael P CastellanoMichael SchummerMichelle and Michael KichlineMike KainMod SpaceNancy WeberNeil MartinNena StetsonO. Gordon Brewer

Pat McCannPat MorganPatricia A. McKernanPatrick Gerard ConroyPaul A. WalshPaul CichonskiPaul George LiebezeitPhillip HoltPowell Arms, IIIRancocas Golf ClubRaymond WallenRaynes McCartyRhonda MordyRhonda WoodRichard J. CleggRichard LebermanRichard LuzziRick & Brenda OsbergRick StammRobert D’AnjolellRobert GalbreathRobert J. Dunne, IIIRobert WaltersRobert WillcoxRobert YermishRona GreenfieldRonald L. BubesRyan CoxRyan LudtSally LazerScott GaulScott PerricelliSiegfried AdvisoryStephanie R. MalinStephen PackStephen PorterSteven RosenStewart GolenT.C. and L.B. KilburnTara and Anthony BucciTaylor SchaibleTerri and John GallagherThe Galbreath GroupThomas DurkinThomas FinleyThomas L. SpanoThomas M. WalshThomas Matthew SennThomas MeyerhoffTimothy BouldenTodd BrownVijay IyengarWake Forest UniversityWarren W DeakinsWendy NelsonWilliam AllenWilliam ConlinWilliam Hyndman, VWilliam J. CorcoranWilliam McLoughlinZachariah Pettengill

2017 In Kind Donors

It takes a village to change the trajectory of the life of a young person. Thank you to all of our individual and corporate In Kind donors who have helped us improve Walnut Lane Golf Course, provided goods and services for event fundraising, and enhanced the life and golf skills experi-ence of our students.

Walnut Lane Golf CourseAltec Industries Asplundh Tree ExpertsBuckley Construction Floratine ProductsLlanerch Country ClubPhiladelphia Cricket Club

The Jay Sigel Learning CenterLarry Magid

Event FundraisingAudi DevonBeasley ReeceErik WeihenmayerMichael A. Quick

Event Auction DonorsAtlantic City Country ClubBeans Beauty SupplyCaves Valley Golf ClubCourtyard by Marriott Philadelphia DowntownDavid Lamberger, Clear Channel OutdoorFlywheelGolf Channel Greg Gaul Harvest RestaurantsHuntingdon Valley Country ClubJake’s and Cooper’s Wine BarJay Michael Salon and SpaJeffrey R. MitzakJeff R. Osberg John J. LupicaJohn McFadden Loews Philadelphia HotelMichael WalshNicole MillerOsteria Paul A. WalshPhil Martelli, St. Joe’s UniversityPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia 76ersRow ZoneRy Nine FitnessStonewall Golf ClubThe Ace ClubThe Goats Beard Vaughn R. Schill William P. McKeeWynnewood FitnessWinnie’s ManayunkZac Blair

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Corporate PartnersWe are grateful for the difference you make in the lives of our young people.

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