Monday, November 10, 2008 batchfoundation.org

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Monday, November 10, 2008
Proceeds Benefit Best of the Batch Foundation’s
Reading and Computer Literacy Programs.
batchfoundation.org
Welcome
I’m proud to host another fun-filled, exciting night at our 2nd Annual
In The Pocket fundraising event. I’ve created a unique event where
guest will have the opportunity to interact, play ping-pong, pool,
poker and shop a great auction with Pittsburgh sport stars and
celebrities … all for a worthy cause!
The proceeds from tonight’s event will benefit the reading & computer
literacy programs at my foundation — Best of the Batch Foundation.
Statistics still show reading and test scores in the schools are down
around the country. Our children today are picking up a mouse instead
of a book after school. Why not help them excel in something they
enjoy doing that can enhance their education through computer literacy.
Last years event help build a 26 station computer lab for our community
to enhance reading and computer skills all because of YOU!
I’m glad that you have joined me, my teammates and other celebrities
for a night of entertainment. As you’re eating, drinking, bidding, mingling
and hopefully winning … remember it’s because of people like you
that help me make the youth of our future the Best of the Batch.
Thanks for all your support and I hope to see you again next year!
NOW LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
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DID YOU COMPLETE YOUR DOOR PRIZE
RAFFLE TICKET WHEN YOU CAME IN?
Some rules to follow…
• Please be respectful to the Celebrities and Players.
• Please do not interrupt the Players at gaming tables.
• Please do not be intrusive while taking pictures.
• Please do not ask for autographs for any other items.
Your Program has pages set aside for autographs:
all requests for autographs must end at 10 pm
Please be patient while playing the table games.
This is the first event of it’s kind…and we want
everyone to have a GREAT time!
Have fun, smile and enjoy the night!
Keep an eye on who’s beating who on the DVE scoreboard.
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In the Pocket Playbook
6:30 pm
All High-roller and Player ticket holders
get your table assignment
7 pm
Let the Games Begin!
7 pm
All Spectator ticket holders enter
7 - 8 pm
Open Bar and Appetizers for all Player ticket holders
(must have your armband!)
8 pm
Welcome by The Official In The Pocket
Referees: Jimmy Krenn, Randy Bauman
and the DVE Morning Team
9 pm
Welcome by Charlie Batch
9:30 pm
Live Auction begins and Silent Auction ends:
all Silent Auction winners posted, items to be
paid for and picked up starting at 10:00 pm
Please no autographs after 10 pm
We want the Players and Celebrities to enjoy their night out too!
10:30 pm Door Prize winner announced —
raffle winner receives an Autographed
Charlie Batch Jersey!
11 pm
Gaming ends
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Proper Preparation Prevents
Poor Performance
Charlie’s favorite quote in
life he shares with all —
”Do not go where the path may
lead, go where there is no path
and leave a trail.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Best of the Batch Foundation
Our Mission:
Our mission is to Continuously Help Uplift Community Kids and their
families with the purpose, desire and resources to give their best
efforts in all they do throughout their lives.
By developing after school programs, scholarships
for students, restoring playgrounds, and offering sports
and leisure activities, we show our committment to the
success of all our youth and their families.
The encouragement and involvement
of the community stimulates that success.
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About Best of the Batch Foundation
Best of the Batch Foundation was founded in 1999 by the Pittsburgh
Steelers' quarterback, Charlie Batch. The foundation offers programs
that directly impact the youth and adults of disadvantaged
communities around Pittsburgh and throughout the country.
ClubHouse Corner
2000 West Street
Munhall, PA 15120
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Game Rules
8 BALL POOL
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Step Four:
Step Five:
Step Six:
Put balls 1 to 9 on the table.
Rack balls 1 to 8 in a diamond shape with the 1-ball in front.
Put the 9-ball in the middle of the diamond shape.
Break.
Shoot at the lowest number ball on the table.
Shoot at the next-highest number ball if you sink
the first ball.
Step Seven: End your turn if you hit the ball but don't sink it,
or if you miss the ball entirely.
Step Eight: Let your opponent take his or her turn by placing the
cue ball anywhere on the table to line up a shot.
Step Nine:
Continue shooting in turn until the 9-ball is sunk.
Texas Hold-em Betting Rounds
Step One:
The dealer deals each player their own two cards
face-down (pocket cards)
Step Two:
1st betting round
Step Three: The dealer burns a card then turns over
three community cards face-up (the flop)
Step Four:
2nd betting round
Step Five:
The dealer burns another card then turns over 1 more
community card (the turn, 4th street)
Step Six:
3rd betting round
Step Seven: The dealer burns another card then turns over 1 final
community card (the river, 5th street )
Step Eight: Last betting round
Step Nine:
Showdown (Every remaining player
shows hand with bettor showing first)
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PING PONG
Celebrity Players Serve First!
Be the first one to score 15 points to win. In the
event of a tie, a player must win by two points.
What you should know:
On all shots, the ball must strike your end of the table before landing on
your opponent's side of the table. If the sequence of shots is
disrupted a point will be awarded to the player not in error for any of
the following reasons:
- The ball misses the table.
- The ball goes into the net without landing on the other side.
- The ball is not struck by your paddle.
- The ball bounces on your side twice.
Each player serves the ball five times, then the server switches.
While serving, if the ball hits the net and continues
on to the other side, it is called a "let" and the point
is replayed.
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Live Auction
Up for auction tonight are complete autographed sets of defensive
and offensive starting line-ups.
More suprises to come.
Bid on the shirts off our backs!
Opening Bids $1,500
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
DEFENSIVE LINE
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
OFFENSIVE LINE
#91 Aaron Smith
#98 Casey Hampton
#99 Brett Keisel
#56 LaMarr Woodley
#51 James Farrior
#50 Larry Foote
#92 James Harrison
#24 Ike Taylor
#25 Ryan Clark
#43 Troy Polamalu
#26 Deshea Townsend
#86 Hines Ward
#77 Marvel Smith
#62 Justin Hartwig
#68 Chris Kemoeatu
#72 Darnell Stapleton
#74 Willie Colon
#83 Heath Miller
#39 Willie Parker
#38 Carey Davis
#7 Ben Roethlisberger
#10 Santonio Holmes
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On behalf of Best of The Batch Foundation
and the families we serve, I would like to say
Thanks!
To all of our In The Pocket celebrities, sponsors, advertisers,
auction contributors, food & beverage donors, volunteers and event
attendees, I am genuinely thankful for all you have done to make this
event a success!
I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Robin Fernandez,
Randy Baumann and Jimmy Krenn along with the entire DVE morning
team, my friends, family and especially to my teammates for their support.
I am very grateful to you all!
Sincerely,
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FOOD AND
BEVERAGE DONORS
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Auction Donors thanks continued
The First Tee Pittsburgh
Maple Crest Golf Course
Mohawk Trails Golf Course
Pittsburgh Public Theater
Pittsburgh CLO
Carnegie Science Center
Laurel Caverns
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
X Shadyside
Sognatore Salon & Spa
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Mellon Arena
Rivers Club
Eat'n Park
The Original Fish Market Restaurant
Yokoso Japanese Steakhouse
Big Burrito Restaurant Group
City Theatre
Hilton Pittsburgh
Lowes
Marriott City Center
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Lancome
Pittsburgh Steelers
Open Stage Theatre
Omni William Penn Hotel
Mitcchell's Fish Market
Little Earth Producations
Nakama Japanese
South Hills Cardiology Associates
Larry KLU-Professional Sports Artist
Soutpointe Golf Club
Maple Crest Golf Course
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Playhouse
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Andy Warhol Museum
Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh
Home Depot
Double Tree Hotel City Center
Bella Vista
Levin Furniture
Gateway Clipper Fleet
Washington Wild Things
T.G.I Friday's Waterfront
Lemont
F. Tambellini Ristorante (Downtown)
Andora Restaurant
Fuddruckers
Heinz History Center
Giant Eagle
Bella Frutteto
Steelhead Restaurant
Johno's Art Studio
Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball Club
Peterson Event Center
Phipps Conservatory
Estee Lauder
Pittsburgh Penguins
Children's Museum
Pittsburgh Opera
PCNC/WPXI
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