WINTER/SPRING 2014 EDITION

WINTER/SPRING 2014 EDITION
WINTER/SPRING 2014
TURN 2
NatioNal CoNfereNCe reCogNized
by PresideNt obama for
addressiNg CritiCal teeN issues
Inside the 2013 Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference
presented by Goldman Sachs
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LETTER from the
FOUNDER
Dear Friends:
As we enter the new year, I have great
pride for our accomplishments in 2013 and am eager
to embark on 2014, continuing our mission to give back
to the youth we serve in Tampa, Florida, West Michigan and
New York.
I am constantly reminded of the impact our Foundation has
on the lives of the youth we serve. The Jeter’s Leaders from
West Michigan and New York collaborated to host our biannual Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference in July. With
the support of Goldman Sachs, the conference took place at
the University of Chicago at Illinois. The event was attended
by approximately 250 high school students from all over the
country, looking for ways to bring positive change to their
peers and their communities. All the attendees of the conference teamed up with Goldman Sachs Community Teamworks
to restore James Ward Elementary school, the oldest elementary school in Chicago.
I am excited to host our 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
in Tampa and want to thank John Fontana and the Seminole
Tribe for, once again, being the Presenting Sponsor. I also
want to thank Avila Golf & Country Club and TPC of Tampa
Bay for hosting our Golf Tournaments. We have been very
fortunate to have such amazing partners who have remained
consistent over the years as well as bringing in new sponsors
and supporters, which is necessary for the continued growth
of my Foundation. Our Emcee, Harold Reynolds, has graciously remained the Emcee and supported this event each
year, assisting us in reaching our fundraising goals.
I am very honored to have Grammy Award winning singer,
songwriter, actor and philanthropist, NE-YO, performing at
the Launch Party. To receive the support of an artist of his
caliber is very humbling and I am appreciative that NE-YO
would take the time out of his busy recording schedule to
support my Foundation’s efforts.
I want to thank my sister, Sharlee, and her Turn 2 Staff, who
do an excellent job assuring that the mission of the Foundation is accomplished from year to year. And to my many individual and corporate sponsors, I want to thank you for allowing me to continue to fulfill my dream of giving back to the
community and helping young people achieve their dreams.
Sincerely,
Derek Jeter
Founder & Chairman
TUR N 2
WINTER/SPRING 2014
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DEREK JETER Founder and Chairman
DR. S. CHARLES JETER Vice Chairman
DOROTHY C. JETER Treasurer
SHARLEE JETER Secretary
NNEKA A. FRYE Member
GERALD F. WILLIAMS Member
TURN 2 FOUNDATION STAFF
LESLEY GAUDIO Director of Development & Events
JOSEPH GORMAN Executive Assistant to the President
FRANLI GUZMAN Program Coordinator
SHARLEE JETER President
DIANE MARQUESS Consultant
KAYLIN MARRERO College Intern
JUAN OZUNA Development Assistant
JETER’S LEADERS PROGRAM STAFF
SIMONA VAREIKAITE New York Program Coordinator
BETH WASHINGTON Kalamazoo Program Director
BETTY WILTSHIRE New York Program Director
JENNIFER YOUNG HEYMOSS Kalamazoo Program Coordinator
RESOURCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
DAVID ADDAMS Oliver Scholars Program
JEFF BARKER Bank of America
KIMBERLY BARR Bronson Healthcare Group
PHIL CARRA Apjohn Group
JULIE CONNORS Bloomberg
KIM DITOMASSO Ditto Consulting
DAVID FEIN
LAUREN GOLDSTEIN East Harlem Tutorial Program
SCOTT HOCEVAR Scott’s Sports Cards, Coins & Jewelry
JONATHAN KOCH Bush Ross, PA
MARTHA KORMAN-ZUMWALT American Reprographics Company
TIMOTHY LEMANSKI FirstMerit Bank
MARIE MARTINEZ
DENISE MASELLA Chartis U.S.
GREGORY SAUTER AECOM
TODD SMITH Todd Smith Consulting, Inc.
JANE TAMRAZ Biggs|Gilmore
TIM TERRENTINE Southwest Michigan First
GEOFF WALKER Brand2Gether Consulting Group, LLC
GREGG A. WALKER Sony Corporation
MOSES L. WALKER
CHERYL WASHINGTON
BRYAN ZOCHER Kalamazoo RESA
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Turn 2 Foundation Programs
TURN 2 EVENT STAFF
JENNIFER ALLOCCO Graphic Designer
CLARE BARKELEY Personal Assistant to Derek Jeter
EILEEN BARROSO Photographer
DOUGLAS BIRO Golf Consultant
NEW YORK
Camp Scholarships
JULIE CARROLL Accountant
Derek Jeter/Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
DENNIS CHOMINSKY Production Consultant
Derek Jeter Siena College Scholarship
NINA GREENBERG Event Consultant
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center After School Program
MATT MCCARTIN Security
Jeter Meter Program
JOSEPH OLIVERI Videographer
GEORGE PISANTI Videographer
Jeter’s Leaders Program
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New York City Baseball Clinic
HEATHER REIMELS Production Consultant
Sorrentino Recreation Center After School Program
JIM WILLIAMS Event Consultant
St. James Recreation Center After School Program
St. John’s Recreation Center After School Program
KIM WILSON Accountant
Turn 2 Us Program
THE MARINO ORGANIZATION Media Relations
United Negro College Fund/Sharlee Jeter Scholarship
KALAMAZOO
Derek Jeter/Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarships
Derek Jeter Siena College Scholarship
Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run
Jeter’s Leaders Program
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Proud 2 Be Me – Washington Writer’s Academy
Proud 2 Be Me – Lake Street Boys & Girls Club
Student Assistance Program – Portage Public Schools
Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) Extra Innings at
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WINTER/SPRING
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24 COVER STORY
2013 JETER’S LEADERS LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE presented by Goldman Sachs
Over 250 high school students came together to promote social change at the
University of Illinois at Chicago
[IN THIS ISSUE]
[IN EVERY ISSUE]
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Letter from the Founder
Sponsor Listing
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Event Recap
Special Thanks
[FEATURES]
16 | Ne-Yo Performs at
11th Annual Golf Classic
Grammy award winning singer,
songwriter, actor and philanthropist
19 | 18 Years of
Postive Change
A look back over Dr. Dennis
Hunyadi’s 18 year involvement
with the Turn 2 Foundation
30 | 2013
Holiday Express
The Holiday Express reached over
1,000 children from New York City,
West Michigan, and Tampa.
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Draw Strength
from Tragedy
Phoenix House employee,
Samantha Nettleton, shares her
experience at the 2013 Jeter’s
Leaders Leadership Conference.
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Develop Tools for
Success Through
Internship Initiative
In 2013, the Turn 2 Foundation
provided 23 students with paid
internships.
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ON THE COVER: 2013 Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference Youth Summit Panel
photography by Eileen Barroso; design by Jenn Allocco
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Letter from President Obama
Harold Reynolds
Turn 2 Updates
Turn 2 News
TRAM Unites Community With
Annual Coat Drive
New York Jeter’s Leaders Walk to
Stop Diabetes
Proud 2 Give Back to the Community
Turn 2 Launches New After School Site
Turn 2 Baseball Clinics Continue
Strong Tradition
Students Stay on Track with Jeter Meter
Turn 2 Camperships Continue to
Provide Amazing Experiences
Young Minds at Work
Leaders In Their Community
Holiday Tradition
Jeter’s Leaders Stay Ahead of the Class
Turn 2 Scholarship Updates
Girls on the Run, Healthy Minds
& Bodies
Jeter’s Leaders Mentor Students
at Turn 2 Us
Movado Hosts Jeter’s Leaders
at Juilliard
Practicing Healthy Habits
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SPONSOR LISTING
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$30,000 SPONSORS
BeavEx, Inc.
$22,000 SPONSORS
Advantage Limousine, LLC
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Ocean Pacific Interiors
Perfect Building Maintenance
Rogers Electric
$10,000 SPONSORS
CAA Sports
DeBartolo Family Foundation
The LCP Group
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SPONSOR LISTING
FRIENDS
ABM
Dan Kramer
John Whatley
KLARC
LUVO
Merrill Lynch
Phoenix House
The Greg Jennings Foundation
The RLJ Companies
Tom & Karen Boelsen and Family
IN-KIND
24 Hour Fitness
Academy Bus Company
All Resource Consultants LLC
Avila Golf & Country Club
Avon Products Inc.
B&W Charters, Inc.
BeavEx, Inc.
Blue Parachute
Brooklyn Nets
C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries
CAA Foundation
CAA Sports
CLEM Snacks/UTZ Quality Foods
COACH USA
Council Oak
Creative Production Partners
DEC Enterprises
DJ Reg West
Dr. Sampson Davis
Duffy’s Golf Studio
Eileen Barroso
Excel Sports Management
Fujikura
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Gatorade
Goldman Sachs
Grand Hyatt New York
Haddad Brands
Hard Rock International
Harding’s Friendly Markets
Ian C. Clark
Jaguar of Tampa Bay
Jordan Brand
Joseph Marc Sports
Kalamazoo Valley Children’s
Museum
LUVO
MAI Wealth Advisors, LLC
Major League Baseball
Major League Events
McDonalds/The Canchola Group
Michael Jordan
MLB.com
Morgan Stanley
Movado Group, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Mendell
New York Yankees
New York Yankees Suite Client
Services
Nirvana Water
Nneka A. Frye
Pujols Family Foundation
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo
Center
RICOH Business Solutions
Scott’s Sports Cards, Coins and
Jewelry
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
SLS Good Food, Inc.
Star Power, LLC
Steiner Sports Memorabilia
TPC of Tampa Bay
Triumph Display Group
Vincent Limousine
West Side YMCA
Western Michigan University
Wiggin and Dana LLP
Wyndham Tampa Westshore
SPECIAL THANKS
Brandon Steiner
Bruce Heymann
Carly Rosenberg
Casey Close
Deborah Tymon
Deborah Jones-McConnell
Dr. Catrise Austin
Eric Levy
Harold Reynolds
Jack Tiernan
Jaymee Messler
Jennifer Brasile
John Zandy
Judee Ann Williams
Marion Jones
Michelle Gadsden-Williams
Mitch Rose
New York Yankees
NE-YO
Ron Cortina
Ronnie Cho
Soledad O’Brien
Stirling Fiss
Terry Prince
The Three Doctors
Von Washington, Jr.
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
Presenting
Sponsor
Official Host of the
Celebrity
Golf Classic
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Official Host of
the Sponsor
Tournament
Official Auction
Sponsor
Official Ground
Transportation
Sponsor
Official Sponsor
of the Celebrity
Shoot-Out
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DEREK JETER
DRIVEN
the fragrance
COLLECTION
A LEAGUE OF
HIS OWN
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EMCEE
HAROLD REYNOLDS
H
arold Reynolds exemplifies success on and off
the field. During his 12-year career as a Major
League Baseball player, Harold spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Mariners and a year each
with the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels. As a
Mariner, Harold was a two-time American League All-Star, a
three-time Gold Glove second baseman and led the American League in steals in 1987. He is currently among the
Mariners’ career leaders in 10 offensive categories.
the lives of youth, Harold was honored as President George
Bush Sr.’s 195th Point of Light, becoming the first athlete to
receive such high recognition. In addition, Harold is the recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award and the Martin Luther
King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Over the years, Harold has also
worked extensively with numerous community groups and
organizations, most notably the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which recognized Harold’s contributions by inducting him
into its Alumni Hall of Fame in 2004.
Off the field, Harold is an Emmy Award winning broadcaster who has covered every aspect of baseball from Little
League to the pros since 1996. He is the lead studio analyst for MLB Network, providing nightly commentary on all
Major League games and coverage for special events such
as the Major League Draft, the All-Star Game and World Series. He has interviewed numerous baseball greats, including Derek Jeter, Ryan Howard, Chipper Jones, Torii Hunter,
Don Mattingly, Hall of Famers Tom Seaver, Rickey Henderson and Cal Ripken, and noted baseball fan, President Bill
Clinton. Harold’s broadcast experience also includes work
for ESPN, SNY and MLB.com. During his broadcasting career,
Harold has consistently rated as one of the most popular
personalities in sports television.
Harold’s success as a professional athlete and broadcaster,
his charitable and philanthropic work, and his dedication and
commitment to encouraging others to succeed have all combined to make him one of today’s most sought-after speakers. For years, Harold has been a featured speaker at corporate, organizational and community events. Armed with an
engaging personality and a wealth of experiences, Harold
connects with his audience on a variety of levels and topics.
More than just a “talking head,” Harold inspires his audience
to overcome life’s challenges and to achieve their dreams,
sharing principles that are equally applicable in the classroom, locker room or boardroom. Harold not only motivates,
but more importantly, he equips his audience with the tools
necessary to live up to their potential by inspiring them to
create and execute their own game plan for success.
Harold is also a noted humanitarian. For his dedication
to community service and his commitment to improving
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Entertainment
G
rammy award-winning singer, composer, producer,
actor NE-YO is a talent sought out by many stars
and Grammy-winning artists for his exceptional
skills. With three number one albums of his own
(including “Year of the Gentleman” and “Because of You”),
over 10 million albums sold worldwide, three Grammy
awards & 12 nominations, NE-YO has written and produced
top hits for a string of singers including Rihanna, Beyoncé,
Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion,
and others.
His latest album “R.E.D.,” an acronym for Realizing Every
Dream, was released November 2012 to critical acclaim
spawning hits such as lead single “Let Me Love You” and
“Should Be You.” His first album “In My Own Words” (released February 2006) debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200
albums chart, gained first week sales of more than 301,000
copies. The platinum single “So Sick,” was the first of his hits
with Norwegian producers Stargate, and it reached Internet
stardom with the video directed by Martin Linss.
ceives music the way Neo perceived the Matrix. Nevertheless,
in 2008, after the triumph of his third album, “Year Of The
Gentleman” reverberated around the world, NE-YO was cast
in two big budget, major studio blockbusters that took him
away from music for most of 2009, during their back-to-back
shooting schedules: director Jonathan Liebesman’s Battle:
Los Angeles (Columbia Pictures), which opened in 2011; and
George Lucas’ World War II epic Red Tails (20th Century Fox),
the chronicle of the Tuskegee Airmen, which opened in 2012.
In 2007, NE-YO founded the Compound Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is committed to increasing awareness
about the status of children in the child welfare system. It
also supports and partners with residential care facilities and
independent group homes through programs aimed at teaching entrepreneurship and life skills.
In addition to being a talented singer/ songwriter/producer,
NE-YO is an actor. His movie credits include: George Lucas’s
Red Tails (2012), Stomp The Yard (2007), Battle: LA (2011), and
Save the Last Dance 2 (2006). He was also recently appointed
Senior Vice President of A&R for Motown, a coveted role at
one of America’s most important and prestigious blue-chip
record labels.
Becoming an actor was never one of NE-YO’s desires, even
though his stage name derives from a recording studio
engineer’s observation, more than a decade ago, that he per-
-YO
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TURN 2 FOUNDATION, INC.
UPDATES
WELCOME
BETH WASHINGTON, DIRECTOR, KALAMAZOO JETER’S LEADERS PROGRAM
Beth Washington joined the Turn 2 Foundation in July of 2013 as Program Coordinator for the
Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders Program. In September 2013, Beth quickly transitioned to Program
Director of the Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders Program where her responsibilities include implementing and supervising the leadership development program, assessing students’ needs and
overseeing the program activities which are designed to promote healthy lifestyles, academic
achievement, and social change activism.
Beth has worked across Michigan as a secondary school Social Studies and English teacher. A
proud native of Kalamazoo, she is a graduate of both Kalamazoo Central High School and Kalamazoo College. An active tri-athlete, Beth enjoys reading, and spending time with her husband and
two children.
BEST WISHES
The Turn 2 Foundation would like to wish Amanda Mellen the best as she moves on from her role as Director of Programs.
We thank her for her hard work and dedication over the past seven years.
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FEATURE
18 Years of
By Dr. Dennis Hunyadi
Positive Change
A
bout 18 years ago I was excited about sitting around
the Jeter’s table in Kalamazoo, Michigan to plot out
the beginnings of a foundation that would be dedicated to helping kids make better decisions and live healthier
lives. It was an honor to be a part of the initiation of the Turn
2 Foundation. The immediate task was to develop a brochure
for the first Kalamazoo fundraiser. The contribution levels
would be based on “Singles, Doubles, Triples, Home Runs
and Grand Slams.” We were proud of the work we had done,
but now realize what great things are being accomplished
since those simple beginnings.
CONGRATULATIONS
Dr. Dennis Hunyadi & Mrs. Jane Hunyadi
The Jeter Family & The Turn 2 Staff would like to congratulate
Dr. Dennis Hunyadi and Mrs. Jane Hunyadi on their recent retirement. Since the Foundation was established, the Hunyadis
have worked to impact the lives of many students. We wish
them the best and know that they will continue to be an active
part of the Foundation Family for years to come. The following
article was written by Dr. Hunyadi reflecting on his time with
The Turn 2 Foundation.
As I look back over the years, we started out hitting singles with the first attempt at getting kids
involved with an after school program, a mentoring
program and the first annual Derek Jeter Scholarship program, for high school seniors that were
selected to receive a four year scholarship. Similar
programs were being developed in New York City
with an elementary school program and a scholarship program. The experience of developing quality
programs is a learning process.
Next came the development of the Jeter Leaders
Program in Kalamazoo and New York with the goal
of having high school students become leaders and
positive role models in their communities, schools, and
families. Just as Derek was developing as a positive role
model through his leadership in Major League Baseball, his
books and his hands on approach, the Jeter’s Leaders were
becoming examples as well. The Foundation’s work, with the
help of his mom, dad, sister Sharlee, and a host of friends,
family members and other professional athletes, began to
evolve and was now hitting doubles instead of singles.
The “Signature Programs” grew to include more elementary
after school programs, middle school programs in New York
and South West Michigan as well as the expansion of the
“Leaders” program which culminated to a biannual national
conference hosted, developed and led by the combined
Jeter Leaders programs from New York and Kalamazoo. I
have had the opportunity to work with the Jeter’s Leaders
and watch them grow. This program is changing lives. With
the development of the Signature Programs the Foundation
was now hitting triples.
Tampa was the next location to be added to the Turn 2 experience with the addition of the adolescent Phoenix House
program. In Florida there were initiatives to develop addi-
tional programs for the school children to grow, lead, change
and experience the success of getting what they need. There
was a joy in being able to give back to their friends, family,
community and be a part of influencing and changing their
culture through social change. Now the Foundation was hitting home runs through viable programs in Kalamazoo, New
York City and Tampa, the cities where Derek grew up, worked
and lived.
What started out in a living room has grown to be a movement to change our selves, families, neighborhoods, schools,
communities, and the world we live in. What began as a
bunch of singles, doubles, and triples has grown to be home
runs and grand slams for the kids who are touched by the
Turn 2 Foundation, Derek, his family and the people who
dedicate their lives to make this Foundation work! It has
been an honor and a joy for us (Jane and I) to be able to
participate in a program that actively wants people to
be more, reach higher, achieve the most and enjoy and
celebrate what we all can become. As we retire and move
to another area, we would like to thank Derek and his family
for enriching our lives with the experiences that have filled
us for the past 18 years.
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TURN 2 is Hungry
for HealTHy
Derek Jeter and the Turn 2 Foundation have joined forces
with Luvo, as inspiring healthy choices and lifestyles is an
important shared priority. The food
produced by Luvo highlights nutritious, quality ingredients with no
artificial additives or preservatives
and comes in a variety of menu
options: ready-to-eat meals, frozen
entrées, soups, flatbreads and frozen treats. Designed with
convenience in mind, the goal is to make healthy foods affordable and easy for everyone to enjoy. Featuring some of
these items at the 11th Annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf
Classic in Tampa is just the start of this partnership; Luvo
meals will be integrated into a variety of Foundation efforts
going forward.
Luvo was founded on a simple idea: People should love food
– love how it tastes, love what it does from a health standpoint, and love how it supports a more sustainable planet.
To bring Luvo to life, a team of passionate experts, including
innovative chefs, nutritionists, leading doctors and healthy
lifestyle advocates from across the country, came together
to support this mission.
New Partnership
DEREK LAuNCHES
JETER PubLISHING
Imprint of Simon & Schuster
Derek Jeter and Simon & Schuster are proud to announce a
multi-faceted, co-publishing partnership in JETER PUBLISHING,
which will encompass adult non-fiction titles, children’s
picture books, middle grade fiction, and ready-to-read
children’s books.
Derek’s Turn 2 Foundation will play an integral role in defining
the content and shaping the messaging of the middle grade
and children’s books. With the Foundation’s focus on motivating youth to turn to healthier lifestyles and model positive
behavior for those around them, the books will serve as an
extension of the important lessons and tenets that the Foundation’s programs and participants strive to share.
“This publishing partnership with Simon & Schuster is an exciting way for me to discover and develop new books, sharing
insights of my own, or from people I believe have interesting
stories, philosophies or practices to share,” Derek Jeter said.
The imprint’s first two books will launch in Spring 2014: The
first is a middle grade book inspired by Derek Jeter’s own life
about what it takes to be a champion on and off the field, and
the second is a collector’s guide jam-packed with facts and
stats about each of the 30 Major League Baseball teams.
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Benefits Turn 2
Programs
The Turn 2 Foundation has partnered with Haddad Brands
to provide products for Turn 2 Signature Programs and
Events. Haddad Brands will supply Jordan Brand apparel
for the Annual Holiday
Express, Baseball Clinics,
Jeter’s Leaders Program,
and Turn 2 Us Basketball
and Baseball Leagues.
Haddad Brands is a privately held family business with
over 60 years of experience in the apparel and accessories
industry, supported by a team of professionals skilled in
design, sourcing, sales, and distribution of premium
quality childrenswear.
To keep up with Derek and receive updates about the
Turn 2 Foundation programs and events, visit Turn 2
online at www.turn2foundation.org and sign-up for
the Newsletter, Turn 2 Play by Play!
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COVER STORY
2013 Leadership
Jeter’s Leaders
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he 2013 Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference
presented by Goldman Sachs brought together
youth leaders from across the country for a four day
Leadership Conference. From August 4 -7, approximately
250 high school students, who all share the common goal
to make positive changes in their schools and communities,
developed their leadership skills by
participating in several workshops,
events and activities at the
University of Illinois at Chicago.
The Conference began
with a warm welcome
from Bruce Heyman, on
behalf of the presenting
sponsor, Goldman Sachs,
and a keynote address
by Ronnie Cho, Associate
Director of the Office of
Public Engagement and
White House liaison to young
Americans.
Throughout the Leadership Conference,
the students discovered new ways to become better
leaders in their communities by participating in Jeter’s
Leaders’ workshops addressing topics critical to today’s
youth, Q&A sessions with motivational speakers and a
community service project with Goldman Sachs Community
Teamworks at James Ward Elementary School. The
Leadership Conference concluded with a special panel
discussion hosted by Derek Jeter and moderated by
award-winning journalist and CEO of Starfish Media Group,
Soledad O’Brien. Joining them on the panel were Ronnie
Cho; Celebrity Dentist and author, Dr. Catrise Austin; Marion
Jones, world champion track and field athlete and former
WNBA player; Ron Cortina, vice president of Goldman Sachs;
and motivational speakers and best-selling authors, The
Three Doctors, Dr. Sampson Davis, Dr. George Jenkins, and
Dr. Rameck Hunt.
The Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference is a bi-annual
event, organized by the Kalamazoo and New York Jeter’s
Leaders, an intensive four-year leadership development
initiative and the Turn 2 Foundation’s cornerstone program.
Jeter’s Leaders serve as ambassadors for Derek in their
communities by promoting healthy lifestyles, free of
alcohol and substance abuse, achieving academically,
improving their community through social change activities
and serving as role models to younger students and
their peers.
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“These high school students –who
have traveled far and wide to come
together and identify solutions to the
challenges affecting youth their age –
are certainly an inspiration to me
and I think we can all learn from the
example they’ve set,” said Derek Jeter.
“I know they will take what they’ve
learned at the Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference and use these lessons
to make their communities better.”
– Derek Jeter
ConferenCe
presented by
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CAPTIONS:
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Jeter’s Leaders preparing to present their workshops.
2.
A photo from the community service project at
James Ward Elementary School.
3.
Jeter’s Leaders pose with Panelists at the
conclusion of the Youth Summit.
4.
Representatives from Presenting Sponsor, Goldman
Sachs, with Derek Jeter.
5.
Marion Jones, world champion track and field
athlete and former WNBA player gave a motivational
presentation.
6.
The Three Doctors posed after sharing their
inspirational story with participants. Each student
received a copy of their bestselling book, “The Pact”.
7.
Ronnie Cho, associate director of the Office of Public
Engagement and White House liaison, was hands on at
the community service project.
Read more from an insider’s perspective on page 32.
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TRAM UNITES
COMMUNITY WITH
Annual Coat Drive
Three Rivers Area Mentoring,
site of Turn 2’s Signature
After School Program Extra
Innings at Derek’s Dugout,
hosted its Annual Coat Drive
on Saturday, October 26.
Volunteers made blankets
and a total of 271 items were
donated to 163 families.
Washington
Proud 2 Give Back to
the Community
Proud 2 Be Me – Washington students were joined by the
Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders for a very special community
service this past holiday season. Annually, students of
Proud 2 Be Me – Washington work on assembling
blankets for a local nursing home. Once the blankets
are completed, the students visit the nursing home to
deliver them to the elderly, spend time with them, and
enjoy hot chocolate and holiday snacks.
NEW YORK JETER’S LEADERS
WALK TO
STOP DIABETES
On September 28, 2013, New York Jeter’s Leaders volunteered
at the annual New York City Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes.
Leaders assisted with event set up and also provided
encouragement to walkers along their routes.
Lake Street
Turn 2 Launches
New After School Site!
This past fall, the Turn 2 Foundation launched a new
signature program site in Kalamazoo. Partnering with
the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo, Proud 2 Be
Me – Lake Street provides third, fourth and fifth graders
with a nurturing and positive environment where
students are able to learn about healthy lifestyles,
improve academically and participate in community
service activities.
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Turn 2
Baseball
Clinics
Continue Strong
Tradition
T
Former Yankee catcher & YES broadcaster, John Flaherty, greeting a
participant of the New York City clinic.
urn 2’s 2013 Baseball Clinics reached over 300 youth in Tampa,
Kalamazoo, and New York City. Throughout the clinics, the participants learned throwing, hitting, running, catching and fielding
techniques and Turn 2 staff shared essential life lessons taken from
Derek Jeter’s autobiography, The Life You Imagine. The life lessons
focus on guiding youth toward positive, healthy choices and behavior.
The Turn 2 Foundation Baseball Clinics are hosted in partnership
with the Tampa, Kalamazoo, and New York City Parks and Recreation
Departments and are sponsored by Haddad Brands, Jordan Brand,
Gatorade, UTZ, and Scott’s Sports Cards, Coins and Jewelry.
Former Yankee slugger, Cecil Fielder, spoke to participants of the
Kalamazoo clinic.
2014 Baseball
Clinic Dates
Tampa
march 12-15
New York CiTY
July 9-12
Former Yankee pitcher, Jeff Nelson, was the guest speaker at the
Tampa clinic.
kalamazoo
august 14-17
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FEATURE
2013
Holiday
Express
O
n Thursday, December 13, 2013, Derek Jeter
celebrated the Holidays with over 200 students
from Kalamazoo Signature Programs when he paid
them a surprise visit at his Turn 2 Foundation’s
Annual Holiday Express event. The children
enjoyed a fun-filled evening at the Kalamazoo
Valley Children’s Museum, capped off with
a surprise visit from Derek, Santa and his
“Elves”, the Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders.
Holiday parties were hosted for students
involved in Turn 2 Signature Programs in
New York City and St. Peter Claver Catholic
School in Tampa. In total, over 1,000 students
participated in Holiday Express events!
“I am extremely proud of everything the Turn 2
Foundation and particularly the children in our
programs have accomplished in 2013,” said Derek
Jeter. “These young people have set a positive example
with their academic success, commitment to healthy
living and community service. They have exceeded our
wildest expectations and deserve an incredible holiday
season filled with health and happiness.”
Each child received a special holiday gift bag
containing items generously donated by the New
York Yankees, Haddad Brands, and sponsors of the
Turn 2 Foundation. The gift bags were assembled on
November 20th by the New York Jeter’s Leaders at
Yankee Stadium before being treated to a private
holiday party.
The Holiday Express is intended to reward young
people in the Turn 2 Foundation’s Signature Programs who are demonstrating positive behavior,
academic excellence, and leadership qualities in
school and their communities.
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2013
STUDENTS STAY ON TRACK WITH
JETERMETER
This past fall, participants of the Jeter Meter program took part in the New York
Road Runners’ 2013 Fall Youth Jamboree. Participants of Turn 2’s Jeter Meter
program joined over 1,600 youth from across New York City in a fun
filled day of track and field events.
The Jeter Meter is an incentive-based program designed to
promote healthy lifestyles for children through physical
fitness in an after-school program setting.
TURN 2 Camperships
CONTINUE TO PROVIDE
AmAzING ExPERIENCES!
I
n 2013, the Turn 2 Foundation camp scholarship program
was able to provide summer camp opportunities to 60
children. Campers attended multi-week sleep away camp at
Camp Fiver, New York YMCA Camp, and Camp Vacamas.
The Turn 2 Foundation Camp Program is a partnership
between SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote
Education) and the Turn 2 Foundation. Each year, Turn 2
provides “camperships” to children in Turn 2’s Signature
After-School Programs.
Image: Thank you letter from Shanese Reaves, Turn 2 camper at
Camp Fiver for 8 years. Shanese is currently a freshman majoring
in Communications at the College of Staten Island.
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FEATURE
Jeter’s Leaders
Draw Strength from Tragedy
Written by Samantha Nettleton of Phoenix House Florida on her experience
as a 2013 Jeter’s Leaders Conference Facilitator
The 2008 opening of the Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House,
located in Tampa, Florida, established a partnership between
Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation and Phoenix House, which
has continued to flourish over the years. In August of 2013,
that partnership provided me, as a representative of Phoenix
House, with the opportunity to attend and help facilitate a
workshop at the Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference at the
University of Illinois at Chicago. The conference, which brings
together high school students with leadership potential,
included eight separate workshops dealing with such topics
as bullying, depression, self-image, and healthy living—all
subjects of importance to the majority of today’s youth. The
workshop I helped facilitate was entitled “Tragedy: Coping
with Disaster and Loss.” My role in the workshop was not to
engage in the presentation, but rather to observe the discussion and provide any necessary assistance to the eight Jeter’s
Leaders who were speaking. I entered the workshop not
knowing what to expect, but what happened in the course of
the next seven hours was truly inspirational.
At the beginning of the workshop, following introductions,
an explanation of the rules, and an overview of the day’s
agenda, each Jeter’s Leader spoke of his or her own personal
experience with loss, ranging from the death of a pet to the
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one participated in a bonding
icebreaker called “Cross the
Line.” The young Leaders kept
the audience engaged through
the whole workshop, but it was
not until the last fifteen minutes
that the real emotional impact of
the subject came to the surface.
These fifteen minutes consisted
of an activity called the “Emotion
Circle.” Teens who were complete strangers at the beginning
of the workshop began opening
up about their personal experiences with loss and grief. Tears
flowed and feelings of sadness,
anger, sympathy, and pain were
shared by everyone in the room. No one could feel alone, for
with every story told there was at least one individual who
could relate to it.
As an observer throughout the workshop, I could not help but
feel inspired by these teens. The stories they told and the
battles they fought at such a young age made them seem stronger than they perceived themselves to be. They demonstrated
Over 4,000 Lives Touched
In 2013, The Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House served
over 500 adolescents. Since its opening in 2007, the Center
has helped more than 4,156 teens overcome substance
abuse, transform their lives and pursue their goals
personally, academically and professionally.
The Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House in Tampa, Florida,
is a multiservice treatment center serving youth with
comprehensive outpatient programs, including treatment
and counseling.
incredible drive and determination to do better—and be
better—than anyone, including themselves, might expect.
Through their example of fortitude and perseverance,
the meaning behind the workshop’s keynote quotation,
“Strength after tragedy comes from how you choose to
look at things,” became increasingly clear. I know I am
not alone when I say that the impact of the stories shared
within that room will stay with me for a lifetime.
YouNg MiNds
aT work
This year, the STEM
(Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math)
program was expanded
to New York City
After-School program
sites. After-School
staff was trained
in its programming
and practices. STEM allows Turn 2 After-School students
to engage in fun and exciting educational activities and
science experiments.
For almost fifteen years the
Turn 2 Foundation and NYC
Parks have partnered to
administer four free afterschool programs that reach
approximately 300 children,
ages 6-13, throughout New
York City from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Jackie
Robinson Turn 2 After-School in Harlem, Sorrentino Turn
2 After-School in Far Rockaway, St. James Turn 2 AfterSchool in the Bronx and St. John’s Turn 2 After-School
in Brooklyn offer local
youth activities in cultural
and visual arts, physical
fitness, drug and alcohol
awareness, environmental
issues, computer literacy,
academic enrichment,
safety and nutrition. These
activities strive to carry
out the NYC Parks and
Recreation Department’s
mission to enable the children to lead physically active
lives through sports, fitness and outdoor adventure, while
also fulfilling the Turn 2 Foundation’s mission by supplying
signature programs with activities that motivate young
people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and “Turn 2”
healthy lifestyles.
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Jeter’s Leaders Develop Tools
for Success Through
Internship Initiative
2013 Summer
Internship
Placements
AECOM
boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Kalamazoo, Inc.
bronson Methodist Hospital
Dr. Catrise Austin, DDS
I
n 2013, the Turn 2 Foundation placed 23 Jeter’s Leaders
and Jeter’s Leaders Alumni in internships that helped them
develop and grow professionally while gaining paid working
experience in various companies and organizations.
Since 2010, Movado Group, Inc. has committed $25,000
and two paid summer internships annually to support the
Jeter’s Leaders Internship Initiative.
About The Experience...
Dr. Greg R. Diamond, DDS
Dr. Lauren Ferrara, MD
Amina Pratt
New York Jeter’s Leaders
Class of 2009
Excel Sports Management
Haddad brands
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Movado Group, Inc.
Newyork-Presbyterian
Hospital
Steiner Sports Memorabilia
Turn 2 Foundation, Inc.
Zoetis
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ZOETIS
Amina attended a three day women-in-leadership
conference and visited a swine production farm to
learn how to run diagnostics and collect samples.
FEATURE
What They Had To Say...
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
“I learned to better develop my communication
and overall computer skills in an office setting.
I really enjoyed my time doing the internship
and it definitely opened my eyes to the
other aspects that are involved in working
in a hospital other than, patient and doctor
interaction.”
– Brad Tabor, Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders,
Class of 2014
“RaShonda was our first experience with a
Jeter’s Leaders intern. If all of the Jeter’s
Leaders are like RaShonda, the program has
proven to be successful. She was a lovely
young lady and we really enjoyed our time
with her. It was sad to see the summer
coming to an end knowing she would be
leaving. We wish the best for RaShonda
and hope she comes back next year!”
– Glenda Pietryga, Supervisor at Bronson Methodist
Hospital on her experience with Intern, RaShonda
Jones, Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders, Class of 2013
HADDAD BRANDS
“Keila had an amazing attitude during the internship. She came in everyday with a positive
attitude and was always open to new ideas and tasks. She was always very respectful and tried
to model herself off of those in upper management. She was a great intern to have and was
always very helpful. She is a pleasure to be around.”
– Caitlin Brinkman, Supervisor at Haddad Brands
on her experience with Intern, Keila Calix, New York
Jeter’s Leaders Class of 2014
STEINER SPORTS MEMORABILIA
“Steiner Sports is a great
place to work if you are
interested in the world
of sports memorabilia.
This job has taught me
the meaning of
accountability and
time management.”
– Tyreece Santana, New York Jeter’s Leaders
Class of 2013
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KalaMaZoo JETER’s lEaDERs
lEaDERs IN THEIR CoMMuNITY
The Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders awareness for Red Ribbon Week, which is an alcohol,
tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed
annually in October in the United States, mentored younger students from the
community, and participated in several community services activities at nursing
homes, local parks, schools and community centers.
Throughout the year, the Leaders serve as role models to other youth and promote
healthy lifestyles free of alcohol and substance abuse.
a HoLiDay TraDiTion!
T
his past holiday season, the Kalamazoo Jeter’s Leaders and New York Jeter’s
Leaders worked collaboratively to send packages of goodies, holiday cards and
stockings to students at St. Peter Claver Catholic School in Tampa, Florida. The Leaders wrapped the gifts, designed the cards, and stuffed the personalized stockings,
which were sent to St. Peter Claver, in time for the holiday break!
The Turn 2 Foundation continues to provide financial
assistance for students at St. Peter Claver Catholic
School in Tampa, Florida through the Derek Jeter/St.
Peter Claver Catholic School Scholarship.
St. Peter Claver Catholic School is the oldest AfricanAmerican school in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, and
the oldest African-American school still functioning
in the state of Florida. With a history of almost 120
years, it is recognized by the community for its
positive discipline, moral values and strong curriculum.
Turn 2 has been a proud supporter of St. Peter Claver Catholic School since 2004.
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Jeter’s Leaders
STAY AHEAD
OF THE CLASS
“
Summer Discovery gave me a better understanding
of college life. Summer Discovery provided students
with a lot of activities after classes. However, I needed
to make sure I had enough time to complete the
homework due the next day. This taught me that
managing your time in college is very important.
There are going to be many times when you are
going to have to say no to hanging out because
you have homework that needs to be done.
“
–Gianni, New York Jeter’s Leaders, Class of 2014
on his Summer Discovery experience at University
of Michigan
In 2013, the Turn 2 Foundation continued its partnership with Summer Discovery, one of the preeminent
pre-college enrichment programs in the country.
Through the partnership, New York and Kalamazoo
Jeter’s Leaders are able to participate in collegiate
level classes at leading colleges and universities.
While on campus, students enroll in courses and
participate in a wide range of extracurricular
activities that give them a sense of what life as a
college student would be like. Annually, eight
scholarships are offered to the Jeter’s Leaders.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
announCes Revised
deReK JeteR sCholaRship
The Derek Jeter/Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship is no
longer restricted just to students involved in athletic-type activities.
The eligibility criteria for the scholarship will now be open to all
students who advocate for abstinence from drugs and alcohol and
lead a healthy lifestyle. In addition, students must have a minimum
GPA of 3.00 and 21 ACT. Students must demonstrate leadership and
involvement in school and community activities. Students must be
residents of Kalamazoo County or be enrolled as a senior in a high
school within Kalamazoo County. Candidates must be planning to
enroll full time in a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or
university. Two renewable $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually.
The first scholarship was awarded in 1998. Since then, $98,000 in
renewable scholarships have been awarded to 29 students.
sCholaRship ReCipients mentoR
BaseBall CliniC paRtiCipants
This past summer, the recipients of the Derek Jeter/Kalamazoo
Community Foundation Scholarship were guest speakers at Turn 2’s
Kalamazoo Baseball Clinic. Jeremy Simon and Jessica Jones joined
over 100 of Turn 2’s Baseball Clinic participants to discuss their
scholarship, leadership, and the importance of setting goals in school
and extracurricular activities.
THE TURN 2 FOUNDATION WOULD LIKE
TO CONGRATULATE OUR NEWEST
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
Jeremy Simon
Gull Lake High School
University of Michigan
Business and Pre-medicine
Jessica Jones
Parchment High School
Spring Arbor University
Elementary Education
Visit us online to find out more information
on this scholarship and many more
www.Turn2Foundation.org
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Girls ON THE RUN
HEALTHY MINDS
& BODIES
Jeter’s Leaders
Mentor students
at turn 2 us
The Greater Kalamazoo Girls on
the Run and Girls on the Run of
Southern Tampa Bay will start the
new year with big goals in mind.
Participants of both programs will
begin training for their annual 5K. The Greater Kalamazoo Girls
on the Run 5K is scheduled for May 22, 2014. The Girls on the
Run of Southern Tampa Bay 5K is scheduled for May 3, 2014.
The Turn 2 Foundation has been a supporter of Greater
Kalamazoo Girls on the Run since 2002 and Girls on the Run
of Southern Tampa Bay since 2007.
Girls on the Run is a life-changing, character-development program for girls in the third, fourth and fifth grades. The program
uses the power of running to teach girls about their personal
power and the importance of being healthy and active. The Girls
on the Run program combines training for a 3.1-mile (5K) running
event with self-esteem enhancing exercises, uplifting workouts
and community service.
New York Jeter’ Leaders began a new initiative this past
fall, mentoring sessions with the younger students of the
Turn 2 Us program. With this latest addition, the Kalamazoo
and New York Jeter’s Leaders now mentor at all of Turn 2’s
Signature Programs in West Michigan and New York City.
As ambassadors for Derek, Jeter’s Leaders serve as role
models to younger students and deliver positive messages
to their peers. One of the many ways they accomplish this
is by conducting mentoring sessions at Turn 2’s signature
programs. In Kalamazoo and New York, Jeter’s Leaders put
together and implement lesson plans designed around Derek Jeter’s 10 Life Lessons
for Achieving Your Dreams:
1. Set Your Goals High
2. Deal with Growing Pains
3. Find the Right Role Models
4. The World Isn’t Always Fair
5. Don't be Afraid to Fail
6. Have a Strong
Supporting Cast
7. Be Serious, But Have Fun
8. Think Before You Act
9. Be a Leader,
Follow the Leader
10. Life is a Daily Challenge
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FEATURE
Movado Hosts Jeter’s Leaders at Juilliard
4th annual Evening of discovery
o
n Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Movado hosted the Turn 2 Foundation’s “Jeter’s
Leaders”, for three world premiere dance
performances at the Juilliard School. Turn
2’s premier youth leadership development
program, is designed to promote healthy
lifestyles, academic achievement and social
change activism among high school students.
The group of 40 Leaders attended the performance of New Dances choreographed by Juilliard alumni and performed by dancers from
The Juilliard School’s Dance Division.
“The Turn 2 Foundation creates programs and activities
that promote healthy lifestyles, academic excellence and
leadership development,” remarked Derek Jeter. “We are
continually open to initiatives that benefit our students
and expose them to new and exciting cultural experiences
that broaden their scope and increase awareness of the
opportunities that exist. I thank Movado for continuing to
support our goals by providing experiences that enrich the
lives of our students through unique programs such as this
evening’s performance at Juilliard.”
The Juilliard Dance Division is a groundbreaking conservatory dance program whose faculty and alumni have
changed the face of dance around the world. This special
event provided an exceptional opportunity for the students
to witness the premiere performance of New Dances and to
learn firsthand from the Juilliard students how a dance performance is created. Movado hosted a pre-performance reception where students from the Dance Division discussed
the process of creating a dance performance from choreography to rehearsal and shared how the arts have enriched
their lives and educational experiences. The reception included a lively Q & A session followed by the world premiere performance of New Dances, commissioned by choreographers Brian Brooks, Juilliard alumni, Darrell Grand
Moultrie and Takehiro Ueyama, performed by first, second,
and third year dancers in The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at
Juilliard.
photo courtesy of Getty Images
“...I thank Movado for
continuing to support our
goals by providing
experiences that enrich
the lives of our students
through unique programs
such as this evening’s
performance at Juilliard.”
- Derek Jeter
“We are thrilled to provide the students with the opportunity to learn more about the world of dance through this
wonderful evening at the Juilliard School,” said Mary Leach,
Chief Marketing Officer, Movado Group Inc. “In the spirit of
Movado’s continual commitment to support the cultural
arts, we were thrilled to partner with Turn 2 to support the
Foundation’s educational initiatives.”
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Practicing
Healthy Habits
I
n October, Turn 2 Us held their Annual Basketball League
Pre-Season Kickoff for 165 students from 8 schools in
Washington Heights. The event included a basketball drills
clinic and various breakout sessions promoting healthy
lifestyle practices and anti-bullying.
The Turn 2 Us program focuses on the social,
emotional and physical well-being of its students at
an early age. Through a holistic approach, the Turn 2
Us program creates an environment which is vital for
the support of healthy lifestyles and the prevention of
at-risk behavior. The program provides many preventative and intervention services at PS 4 in Washington
Heights, New York that are specifically tailored to students, families and school staff.
Year-round programming includes art and drama clubs, summer camp opportunities and
basketball and baseball leagues that incorporate 11 other schools in Washington Heights.
DEREK JETER
In June 2001, Turn 2 Us was created as a collaborative effort between Public School 128M of Washington Heights, Morgan
Stanley’s Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian and the Turn 2 Foundation. Since 2001, Turn 2 Us has directly served
over 6,000 students, parents, and staff.
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EVENT RECAP
ExclusivE suitE EvEnts at
YankEE stadium
Featuring a Post-Game Meet & Greet with Derek Jeter
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 17th Annual Turn 2
Foundation Dinner was replaced with two exclusive sponsor events
at Yankee Stadium on July 26th & July 27th. These events included
postgame meet & greet reception with Derek Jeter, cocktails, catering, and a silent auction.
In addition to our sponsor events at Yankee Stadium, Turn 2
hosted two online auctions with Steiner Sports Memorabilia featuring
hand-signed memorabilia, VIP experiences, and lifestyle items.
Turn 2 raised over $500,000 through sponsorship sales, auctions,
and donations. Proceeds from the event will help further the
Foundation’s mission of promoting healthy lifestyles among
today’s youth in New York, West Michigan, and Tampa, Florida.
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SPECIAL THANKS
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Since its launch in 1996, the Turn 2 Foundation has awarded
more than $19 million in grants to create and support signature
programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from
drugs and alcohol and “TURN 2” healthy lifestyles.
Through these ventures, the Foundation strives to create
outlets that promote academic excellence, leadership
development and positive behavior.
These programs all share the same goal of helping today’s youth
become the leaders of tomorrow.
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proudly supports the