darcie glazer kassewitz has been a key asset to the club in its

Darcie Glazer Kassewitz has been a key asset to the club in its accomplishments on the field and even more so as
a community leader. Glazer Kassewitz, Co-President of the Glazer Family Foundation, believes that both are important components to running a successful organization.
The Glazer Family Foundation, established in 1999, is dedicated to assisting charitable and educational causes in
the West Central Florida region. It works with youth and families to help identify and create programs that support
positive social and economic development within our communities. Since its inception, the Foundation has given
millions of dollars in programs, grants, tickets and merchandise to the Tampa Bay area. Most recently, the foundation donated $5 million toward the construction of a new children’s museum in downtown Tampa, which will open
in 2010 and be named the Glazer Children’s Museum.
On the football side, Glazer Kassewitz has used her creative expertise to help shape the Buccaneers’ world-class
facilities. Glazer Kassewitz and the entire family set out to design a stadium deemed worthy of a first-class organization, thereby creating a winning environment and revolutionizing fan experience and comfort at a stadium.
They visited approximately 25 different stadiums, drawing from their experiences as fans, ultimately shaping
every detail of Raymond James Stadium. A massive undertaking, the stadium opened on time and budget to rave
reviews, earning nods as the “Crown Jewel of the NFL.” Raymond James Stadium featured amenities never seen
before in modern stadiums, including the 24’x92’ BucVision video boards now emulated at all new stadiums.
However, the true signature of Raymond James Stadium is Buccaneer Cove, featuring the 103’ larger-than-life
replica pirate ship.
Tampa Bay’s new training facility, which opened to high praise from across the League in August 2006, is a
technological marvel and sets a new standard of excellence for training facilities in the NFL. The 136,320 squarefoot state-of-the-art training facility is located across the street from Raymond James Stadium. Glazer Kassewitz
oversaw the entire interior design process for both Raymond James Stadium as well as Tampa Bay’s new headquarters.
One of the signatures of the facility is the museum in the lobby, which was designed by Glazer Kassewitz and provides an extensive history of the organization. The museum features exhibits which encompass the entire history
of the franchise and include individual areas specifically related to the Buccaneers Super Bowl championship, the
early days of the team and much more.
The lobby also includes the spectacular Moment of Victory exhibit, which depicts the moments when the
Buccaneers were assured of their first World Championship and commemorates Tampa Bay’s victory over the
Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII. Glazer Kassewitz not only came up with the concept for the sculptures, but
oversaw the design and creation of this one-of-a-kind exhibit.
Glazer Kassewitz has been very active in both the Tampa and West Palm Beach communities. Prior to every home
game, she greets children as part of the Foundation’s Youth with Promise program, which brings 100 Youth
with Promise to Raymond James Stadium for each home game. More than 10,000 youth representing over 100
organizations from the Bay area have been rewarded for academic achievement and positive behavior with free
game tickets, food vouchers and car flags. The youth receive this privilege based on achieving goals of incentive
programs implemented by community agencies.
Glazer Kassewitz also spends time each year at Tampa Bay’s training camp, presenting grants to non-profit organizations throughout West Central Florida, as well as meeting with other community groups.
In addition to her responsibilities with the
Glazer Family Foundation, she serves as
Co-Chairwoman of the Make a Wish Foundation
in Palm Beach. Glazer Kassewitz also serves on
the Board of Manchester United Soccer Club,
which has captured four titles since the Glazer
family took over the club: three consecutive
Premier League titles (2007, 2008 and 2009), as
well as the 2008 Champions League title.
Glazer Kassewitz graduated Cum Laude with
a B.S. in Psychology from American University
in 1990. She also earned her law degree from
Suffolk Law School in 1993 and is a member of
the New York State Bar Association.
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GLAZER FAMILY FOUNDATION
In 2009 the Glazer Family Foundation celebrates its 10th year of giving back to charitable and educational causes in the West
Central Florida region. The Foundation aids
established not-for-profit organizations
that work with youth and families to help
identify and create programs that support
positive social and economic development
within our communities.
The Glazers, who own the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers, established the Foundation
in 1999. Since that time, the Glazer Family
Foundation has given millions of dollars in programs, grants, tickets and merchandise to the
Tampa Bay area. Most recently, the Foundation donated $5 million toward the construction of a
new children’s museum in downtown Tampa, which will open in 2010 and be named the Glazer
Children’s Museum. Visit www.glazerfamilyfoundation.org for more information.
CHEERING YOU ON!
An ongoing program that provides all pediatric patients admitted to seven
area hospitals with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers stuffed teddy bear and activity
book. The Foundation has distributed more than 283,000 bears and books in
West Central Florida.
YOUTH WITH PROMISE
During each NFL season, the Foundation hosts 100 Youth with Promise
at all Buccaneers home games. More than 10,000 youth representing
over 100 organizations from the Bay area have been rewarded with free
game tickets, food and car flags. The youth receive this privilege based
on achieving goals of incentive programs implemented by community
agencies.
Youth
With Promise
By The Glazer Family Foundation
MAKE READING YOUR GOAL
Last summer, the Foundation continued its reading program, which provided area children with a free Buccaneer bookmark when they checked out a book from their local
public libraries. Over the past eight years, the Foundation has provided over 1.8 million
bookmarks to libraries throughout seven counties. The bookmarks, which highlight
a different Buccaneer player on each successive bookmark, have featured CB Ronde
Barber, WR Michael Clayton, RB Carnell Williams, DT Chris Hovan, S Jermaine Phillips
and former Buccaneer FB Mike Alstott, among other players.
BUC-PACKS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL
In its eighth year, the Foundation's Back-to-School program donated backpacks
to more than 40 different organizations throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas,
Pasco, Polk and Orange counties. A total of 13,500 backpacks filled with
school supplies and Buccaneers merchandise have been distributed. Some
recipient organizations include NFL YET Centers, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa
Bay and Salvation Army.
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GLAZER FAMILY FOUNDATION
VISION PROGRAM
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Last summer, the Foundation presented vision screening equipment valued
at more than $50,000 to the Osceola and Orange Counties’ school systems.
To date, the Foundation has distributed more than $150,000 in vision
equipment to six school districts. The Foundation will continue to provide
screening equipment to two new school districts each year until every
district in the Tampa Bay area receives the needed support to ensure that
children can learn in an environment where vision problems are not an
obstacle.
PROGRAM
VISION
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
The Foundation teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMC)
for the annual Toys for Tots drive last season. The event celebrated 32
years of the Buccaneers and the USMC partnering for the Toys for Tots
program. The Marines collected thousands of toys from the generous
Buccaneers fans during the home game against the Chargers in 2008.
“Sack HUNGER” FOOD DRIVE
For the ninth year, the Foundation teamed up with Raymond James and four
Bay area food banks to help ”SACK HUNGER“ at the Buccaneers home game
against the Vikings. This annual food drive has contributed more than 168,000
pounds of food to assist community food banks.
TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION
During the 2008 season, the Foundation donated $62,000 to the Tampa
Bay Sports Commission for its support of amateur athletic activities in
Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The Foundation donates this fixed
sum following each season and has contributed a total of $883,500 to
the Commission.
Teaching tools for
hillsborough schools
For the sixth consecutive season, the Foundation teamed up with
Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools to conduct a school supply
drive. Representatives from Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools,
an organization which provides classroom materials free of charge to
teachers, collected school supplies as fans entered the stadium to watch
the Buccaneers take on the Packers. Over $20,750 worth of school supplies
have been collected and distributed back into the Tampa Bay community
in the six years of the program.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE
In 2008, the Glazer Family Foundation teamed up with The Buccaneers
Women’s Organization to help kids at The Spring of Tampa Bay and
The Children’s Home enjoy the holiday season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
wives, cheerleaders and Captain Fear escorted children through a local
store where they were able to select holiday gifts for themselves and
their families.
www.glazerfamilyfoundation.org
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In The Community
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remained champions in
the community during the 2008 season. Buccaneers
players, coaches, front office staff and their families were involved in community appearances,
partnerships with nonprofit organizations, charitable donations, outreach programs, and NFL and
youth football initiatives throughout the year. The
Buccaneers hosted events such as Fan Fest and
the Official Kickoff Party to provide Bay area fans
with the opportunity to interact with their favorite
Buccaneers in an up-close-and-personal setting,
and welcomed thousands of children and families
to home games at Raymond James Stadium through its outreach initiatives. Gameday ticket programs, Rookie
Club, Student Advisory Board, Women’s Organization, and the team’s holiday programs are just a few examples
of the many ways that the Buccaneers gave back in 2008.
Ticket Programs
At every Tampa Bay Buccaneers home
game, players, coaches and the General
Manager host a number of charitable
groups and schoolchildren. These special
guests are part of the Buccaneers’ ticket
programs, which provide participants with
front-row end-zone seats, custom t-shirts
and the opportunity to be featured as a
group on BucVision throughout the game.
The 2008 Buccaneers ticket programs
included Aqib’s Corners, Barrett’s Backers,
Bryant’s Bucaroos, Cadillac’s Kids, Clayton’s
Generation Next Foundation, Davin’s Dream
Team, Economos’ Entourage, Faine’s Train,
DE Stylez G. White with his ticket program “White’s Warriors” folGaines’ Gang, Hovan’s Heroes, Jermaine’s
lowing a Buccaneers home game in 2008.
Grandma’s Gang, T. Jackson’s Tacklers and
White’s Warriors, among others.
CHARITIES
Below is a list of some of the charitable groups that benefitted from the ticket
programs throughout the season:
Abe Brown Ministries
All Sports Community Service, Inc.
American Heart Association
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Boys & Girls Clubs
Children’s Cancer Center
Children’s Dream Fund
Diabetic Charitable Services
Hemophilia Foundation
Hillsborough County Schools
Joshua House
Leukemia/Lymphoma Society
MacDill Air Force Base
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Metropolitan Ministries
Moffitt Cancer Center
NFL Y.E.T. Centers
Pediatric Cancer Center
Special Olympics of Hillsborough County
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
The Angelus, Inc.
University Area Community Center
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2008 First-Round Draft Pick, CB Aqib Talib greats a fan from his
ticket program “Aqib’s Corners” at Raymond James Stadium.
Rookie Club
The Buccaneers Rookie Club was established during the 2001 season as a way to involve the Buccaneers rookie
class in charitable appearances throughout the season to help them learn more about their new community.
In 2008, the Rookie Club hosted a bowling outing for youngsters in foster care, taught football skills to local
children, visited patients at All Children’s Hospital and sang holiday carols for residents of Westminster Palms
R e t i r e m e n t H o m e.
Each Thanksgiving,
Buccaneers Rookie
Club members distribute dinners at
the Metropolitan
Ministries Holiday Tent
for those who receive
assistance during the
holidays.
The Buccaneers Rookie
Club with patients
during their annual
visit to All Children’s
Hospital in 2008.
Student Advisory Board
During the 1999 offseason, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Community Relations Department formed the inaugural Student Advisory Board (SAB). While this team
of 40 motivated high schoolers may not appear on the
roster, the SAB is an integral part of the Buccaneers’
community outreach efforts.
The Buccaneers created this council, comprised of high
school sophomores, juniors and seniors, in an effort
to bring together intelligent, energetic and motivated students to perform community service projects, create
Buccaneers spirit in their schools and develop leadership skills in preparation for continuing education.
This past school year, SAB members served as volunteers at the Buccaneers Women’s Organization Fall Festival,
Buccaneers Halloween Celebration, Gatorade Junior Training Camp and Metropolitan Ministries. SAB students
also participated in the Susan G. Komen Foundation Race for the Cure as well as the American Heart Association
Heartwalk and a beach cleanup on the Ben T. Davis Beach.
SAB members cheer on the
Buccaneers from the front
row during a home game in
2008.
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Women’s Organization
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Women’s Organization consists
of wives, fiancées and girlfriends of Buccaneers players,
coaches and front-office staff members. Throughout the
year, the Women’s Organization participates in charitable
functions and community service projects in the Bay area.
In 2008, the Women’s Organization held its annual Fall
Festival at Raymond James Stadium for children of local
nonprofit agencies. At
the festival, children
made arts and crafts, ran
through football drills on
the stadium’s field, had
their faces painted and
received goodie bags.
Annually, Women’s Organization members also sort food at Metropolitan Ministries during the Thanksgiving season
and host a shopping spree for underprivileged youth during the holidays.
Halloween Celebration
In 2008, the Buccaneers and Publix hosted the inaugural Halloween Celebration for disadvantaged youth.
Over 400 children joined Buccaneers players, cheerleaders and Captain Fear for a night of fun and games
at Lowry Park Zoo. This joint initiative between the
Buccaneers and Publix provided a special Halloween
experience for youth organizations such as Children’s
Future Hillsborough and the Hillsborough County
Foster Parent Association.
BUCCANEERS DAY OF GIVING
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprised 30 families with holiday
presents, Publix and Hess gift cards, Buccaneers game tickets, a
shopping spree and more during the second annual “Buccaneers
Day of Giving.” The families, selected by local nonprofit agencies,
reported to One Buccaneer Place under the impression they were
receiving a tour of the team’s headquarters. Buccaneers players,
cheerleaders and Captain Fear revealed the true reason behind
the visit during a surprise assembly in the team’s auditorium
before bussing the group to a nearby retail store for the spending
spree.
TURKEY TIME WITH THE O-LINE
In 2008, Buccaneers offensive linemen teamed up to purchase 600 meals for disadvantaged families in the Tampa
Bay area during the Buccaneers’ second annual “Turkey
Time with the O-Line” drive
at One Buccaneer Place. The
Buccaneers’ practice facility
was transformed into a fully
functional drive-up service
for the families to receive
their meals. Organizations
including the United Way of Tampa Bay and Publix made
this spectacular event a reality.
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