2014 Annual Review - The First Tee by The First Tee

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OUR MISSION To 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS From Our Leadership...............................................................................................2 2014 Milestones....................................................................................................3 What The First Tee Means to Me............................................................................4 The First Tee Network—Charting the Course in 2014.............................................5 Too Cold to Play Golf? Chapter Leaders Get Creative..............................................6 Ace Participants Take Flight ..................................................................................7 The First Tee’s Year in Photos.............................................................................8–9 Introducing Values (and Golf!) to Students ...........................................................10 After-School Programs on the Rise: What This Means for Our Youth .................... 11 Volunteer of the Year: Kristin Wirtanen Makes A Difference Off the Course ......... 12 Partnering for a Better Tomorrow......................................................................... 13 Auntie Anne’s Puts a Fun Twist on Learning ........................................................ 14 Max Alvarez: The Spirit of Giving ......................................................................... 14 The First Tee Alumna, Taryn Yee: In Her Own Words .............................................15 The First Tee Home Office Operating Report.........................................................16

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FROM OUR LEADERSHIP I am deeply proud of our network’s commitment to youth development and of The First Tee’s progress in 2014. We have made strides in many key areas, including reaching more young people; preparing more adults to deliver The First Tee programs; and developing a new, more scalable approach to mentoring. According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, children now spend more than 7.5 hours a day in front of a screen (TV, video games, computer).* The First Tee programs offer golf as a way to increase physical activity and decrease screen time which, as a parent, are two very important topics to me. Perhaps most important is that our programs are developed to seamlessly integrate life skills and character education in a fun environment that empowers young people. As 2015 is upon us, I am confident we will further our positive impact in communities, on golf courses, in schools and in partnership with youth-serving organizations. I want to recognize the support of our dedicated coaches, physical educators and youth leaders who deliver the programs; chapter colleagues, board members and school administrators who help lead the way; and of course, all our volunteers and the generous individuals and corporations who provide resources to strengthen our work. Thank you for all you do to help The First Tee empower today’s youth.

Over the last 17 years, I have had the distinct pleasure to hear a number of participants from The First Tee speak at events. In every one of these cases, I have been impressed by their poise and their personal stories of how The First Tee has had a positive impact on their lives. In many ways, these participants validate and inspire the work of this organization. I am proud of The First Tee’s many accomplishments in 2014 and know that the organization is well on its way to meeting its goal of reaching an additional 10 million young people between 2011 and 2017. Golf as an industry is very healthy, and The First Tee continues to be an important ingredient in expanding the game. By introducing positive values, healthy living and social responsibility to young people, I can personally attest that this organization is changing lives and creating well-rounded golfers who are sure to enjoy the sport for life. If you are reading this Annual Review, but are not yet involved in The First Tee, I encourage you to engage with either the home office or a chapter in your community. You can become part of this growing effort to positively impact young people across the country. On behalf of The First Tee Board of Directors, I want to thank all of those who are involved in the success of The First Tee. Your commitment is truly inspiring and motivating.

The First Tee…it’s more than a game. Timothy W. Finchem Board Chair, The First Tee Commissioner, PGA TOUR Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. Chief Executive Officer

* www.fitness.gov/resource-center/facts-and-statistics

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2014 MILESTONES IMPACTING YOUTH

INCREASING DONORS

The First Tee reached more than 4.1 million young people through our three programs: The First Tee Life Skills Experience; The First Tee National School Program; The First Tee DRIVE.

The First Tee chapters increased the number of unique donors to the network from 54,000 to 92,446. This increase was inspired by a three-year Chapter Matching Grant Program administered by the home office and made possible by The First Tee Legacy Partner Johnson & Johnson.

ADULT TRAINING The First Tee trained 3,847 adults to deliver its programs, including coaches, physical education teachers and youth leaders.

The First Tee National School Program An additional 1,000 schools signed on to deliver The First Tee National School Program, bringing the total number of schools to more than 7,000 in more than 1,000 school districts.

The First Tee Chapters 100 new golf locations were added to the network, bringing the total number of chapter-based program locations to more than 1,000.

Expanding Internationally The First Tee home office welcomes The First Tee of Japan to the network. The chapter opens for programming in Spring 2015. Additionally, The First Tee International Curriculum Provider pilot operates in three locations: Shanghai, China; Santiago, Chile and Guatemala City, Guatemala.

TEENS AT EVENTS More than 350 teenage participants had the opportunity to expand their leadership and golf skills by participating in one or more of the 13 events hosted by the home office across the country.

New Approach to Mentoring The First Tee Mentor Program expanded to include a new developmental approach, allowing more adults to serve in different ways. Chapters reported 3,200 adults served as Role Models; 2,300 adults served as Go-to Team members and 1,300 adults served as Mentors to participants.

The First Tee Alumni Network Launched by the home office, past participants are encouraged to re-connect, network and take a proactive approach to career development by building professional relationships with other alumni.

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WHAT THE FIRST TEE MEANS TO ME

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THE FIRST TEE NETWORK

CHARTING THE COURSE IN 2014 The First Tee Network • In 2014, The First Tee reached more than 4.1 million young people. The First Tee Chapters •

Number of young people reached in 2014: more than 497,900

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Chapters: approximately 175 in the U.S. and four international (Vancouver, Canada; Ireland; Japan; New Zealand)

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Golf facility program locations: more than 1,000

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Number of active coaches: more than 2,400

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Number of volunteers: nearly 19,000 (including board members)

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PGA/LPGA professionals serving as coaches, executive directors, staff and volunteers: 750

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Participant gender: 38% female, 62% male (All U.S. golfers1: 21.5% female, 78.5% male)

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Participant ethnicity: 49% White or Caucasian, 16% Black or AfricanAmerican, 15% Latino or Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Multi-Racial, 1% Native American or Native Alaskan, 9% Other (All U.S. golfers2: 79% Caucasian, 4% African-American, 8% Hispanic, 9% Asian) 1

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The First Tee National School Program •

Number of students reached in 2014: more than 3,535,500

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Total number of schools introduced to the program: more than 7,000 (more than 1,000 school districts)

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Total number of trained physical educators: more than 8,000

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Student gender: 50% female, 50% male

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Student ethnicity: 49% White or Caucasian, 23% Latino or Hispanic, 21% Black or African-American, 4% Asian and 3% Other

The First Tee DRIVE •

Number of young people reached in 2014: more than 91,200

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Total number of youth-serving locations: 450

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Total number of trained youth leaders: more than 550

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Participant gender: 49% female, 51% male

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Participant ethnicity: 29% White or Caucasian, 29% Latino or Hispanic, 26% Black or African-American, 9% Asian and 6% Other

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TOO COLD TO PLAY GOLF?

CHAPTER LEADERS GET CREATIVE When it is too chilly to play golf outside, chapter leaders become creative, offering a variety of indoor activities and events. Here are a few examples of how participants have the opportunity to stay engaged and active with their chapter during the winter.

The First Tee of West Michigan offers an after-school program

During the winter, this chapter offers Homework & Hitting, a unique after-school program that helps keep students socially, academically and physically active. After finishing their homework, participants can play putting or chipping games, or work on their swing in the hitting nets. Coaches are there to help students excel in both schoolwork and their golf game. “The Homework & Hitting program has been such a positive experience for Emilio, both academically and in his golf,” said Jess and Joan Tobar, parents of Emilio, a participant at The First Tee of West Michigan. “Our son [who has a mild case of cerebral palsy] has become more focused with the demands at school, and Homework & Hitting has reinforced what is expected from his homework assignments.”

Emilio Tobar and Coach Tyler Smies, Executive Director at The First Tee of West Michigan

“Coach Smies and the other coaches probably have no idea how much they mean to our family.” ~ The Tobars

The First Tee of Greater Chicago partners with a local facility

The First Tee of Connecticut uses their indoor equipment

Between November and February, the chapter partners with indoor facility Buffalo Grove Golf and Sports Center to offer “Winter Wednesdays,” golf classes for participants ages 7 and older.

To keep their golf games sharp during the winter, participants can enroll in swing classes, practice on the High Definition Golf Simulator, indoor nets or putting green.

The First Tee of Greater Des Moines brings golf events inside

To help melt away the winter blues, the chapter hosted the 30th Annual Skywalk Golf Classic with proceeds benefiting The First Tee of Greater Des Moines. The 3.2-mile skywalk system of downtown Des Moines is transformed for this family-friendly event that features 18 holes of mini-golf, designed and built by the hole sponsors. Outside the Des Moines Skywalk Golf Classic…

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…Inside the Skywalk during the tournament

ACE PARTICIPANTS TAKE FLIGHT “I wanted to become Ace-certified because I wanted to fully invest in a program that had already fully invested in me,” said Joseph Ford, alumnus from The First Tee of the Triad in North Carolina. Joseph is one of 17 participants this year (and one of 100 participants since 2006) to achieve Ace certification—the highest program level of The First Tee. After completing PLAYer, Par, Birdie and Eagle-level certifications, participants have the option of working toward this final step in The First Tee Life Skills Experience. This process requires a new level of personal planning, interpersonal communication, self-management, goal-setting, self-coaching and resiliency skills—building an important foundation for success in higher education and a career.

John Burke, an Ace-certified participant from The First Tee of Greater Sacramento, attended the 2014 PLAYer Advanced Academy

Although Ace-level participants still have a coach and a Go-to Team, much of the responsibility rests on the participants themselves. Michelle Xie, participant at The First Tee of Silicon Valley, said, “When I joined my chapter, I always looked up to the Ace participants. I knew that I needed my Ace certification to feel like I fully learned everything The First Tee had to offer.” To become Ace-certified, participants must create and complete four service projects (community service, career, college and golf ) which are then submitted to The First Tee home office for review. While other levels of The First Tee programming require chapter approval, the Ace certification is the only program that is evaluated by the curriculum developers themselves.

Jack Jaffe and Champions Tour player Rod Spittle were partnered together in the 2014 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach

“I wanted to be Ace-certified because I refused to leave the work I had done in the program unfinished,” said Joseph, now a freshman at Wake Forest University. “Through the Ace certification process, I learned how to set and reach goals not only on the golf course, but also in life.” Congratulations to the Class of 2014 Ace-certified participants!

Class of 2014 Ace-Certified Participants

JOSEPH FORD

John Burke Grant Egnatz Natalie Farahani Casey Floyd Joseph Ford Andrew Henriquez Gillian Horn Jack Jaffe Nathan Lam Carey Ray Vijay Shimoga Sabrina Souryasack John Spadafore Lauren Welch Drew Williams Michelle Xie Nancy Xu

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Lauren Welch, an Ace-certified participant from The First Tee of Middle Tennessee, attended the 2013 Auntie Anne’s Leaders & Entrepreneurs Forum

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THE FIRST TEE’S YEAR IN PHOTOS

Twenty-four teens traveled to La Quinta, Calif. for The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits Summit. This interactive, educational event inspired participants to take ownership of their health and contribute to healthier communities through a public service project.

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Wells Fargo Succeeding Together winner Alejandra Ayala from The First Tee of Atlanta played with PGA TOUR player Rory McIlroy in the Wells Fargo Championship Pro-Am in Charlotte, N.C.

The First Tee was proud to be represented by 13 of the 88 junior golfers who competed in the inaugural 2014 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club. Three of the eight overall age division winners were from The First Tee. In 2015, 16 of the 88 players will be from The First Tee. Photo by: Barry Koenig/Augusta National

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Kelsey Wessles from The First Tee of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky played in the Congressional Pro-Am, presented by Perfect Sense Digital, with PGA TOUR player Jordan Spieth.

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JUNE

In partnership with Shell Oil Company and TEQGames, The First Tee developed STEM Links. Participants from The First Tee of Greater Houston were joined at the program’s launch during the 2014 Shell Houston Open by PGA TOUR player D.A. Points for some on-site STEM activities.

Ryan Graff (L) and Dedric Holmes (R) from The First Tee home office help with coach training at The First Tee of Japan.

The First Tee of Greater Houston and the Houston Golf Association promised to bring The First Tee National School Program to 10 more schools if Chief Operating Officer Kelly Martin, Chief Executive Officer Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. and Chief Development Officer Jennifer Weiler (pictured L to R) accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

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Annika Sörenstam, World Golf Hall of Fame member and spokesperson for The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits, celebrated the 10th anniversary of The First Tee of the Triangle with the chapter’s Participant of the Decade Tyler Thomas and North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory.

President George W. Bush, The First Tee’s Honorary Chair, met with Pedro Ortiz from The First Tee of Monterey County and alumna Taryn Yee from The First Tee of Greater Sacramento after they spoke to The First Tee Trustees.

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Sinking an incredible double-eagle on the 18th hole, Chris Meyers from The First Tee of Tucson, alongside Champions Tour player Lee Janzen, earned the duo the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach Pro-Junior title.

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INTRODUCING VALUES (AND GOLF!) TO STUDENTS THROUGH

THE FIRST TEE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM On your mark! Get set! … Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment! Teachers across America understand that social and emotional learning is critical to student success in school and life. Through a national survey1, 93% of teachers said it is important for schools to promote the development of social and emotional skills as part of students’ in-school experience. The First Tee National School Program—introduced to more than 7,000 schools since launching in 2004—has earned praise from physical education teachers (and more broadly by school administrators) for its seamless integration of basic golf lessons with The First Tee Nine Core Values™ and Nine Healthy Habits. The program promotes social development and encourages students to bridge what they learned in physical education to other areas of their lives. In fact, in 2012, The First Tee surveyed physical education teachers who had been trained to deliver The First Tee National School Program, and 66% said they were using The First Tee Nine Core Values in other sports beyond the golf unit. The First Tee of Greater Seattle is a shining example of how chapters are partnering with school districts to reach students across their communities in-school and after. The chapter coordinates field trips so students can experience playing on a golf course and 38% of the chapter’s participants have come from schools that deliver The First Tee National School Program.

In 2014, the chapter increased its reach to 157 elementary schools in eight school districts. Two hundred thirty-eight physical education teachers have received professional development training and more than 69,000 students have experienced golf and The First Tee Nine Core Values through the program. “I teach high-risk students; students who come from oneparent families; students who use food stamps; students who would never get the opportunity to play golf,” said Mike Richards, teacher at Rainier View Elementary School. “But with this program, their eyes are open to the possibility of playing golf in their future, and it is done in a less intimidating way. They truly love it.” “The field trip to The First Tee of Greater Seattle was the highlight of the school year for my students,” said Sara Sweetster, teacher at Kent Elementary. “It was the first time we were able to take what we were learning in PE and use it in a real environment.” The First Tee is working to expand the National School Program to 10,000 elementary schools by 2017. Now that’s called making a positive impact on tomorrow’s leaders!

To find out if The First Tee National School Program is in a school in your community, visit www.thefirsttee.org/locations

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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ON THE RISE:

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR YOUTH After the bell rings and school lets out, approximately 11 million students go home to an empty house.* The good news is that participation in after-school programs has been on the rise. In 2014, nearly one-quarter of families and 18% of children relied on after-school programs to provide a safe and supportive environment, inspire learning, and fill the gap between when the school day and the work day end. The First Tee has joined the growing effort to provide young people with access to after-school enrichment opportunities. Through The First Tee DRIVE (Develops Rewarding, Inspiring Values for Everyone) youth are being reached where they spend time after school—at youth-serving organizations, including the YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs and through extended day programs. Why does this matter? Four out of five parents of after-school program participants agree that these programs can help reduce the likelihood that youth will engage in risky behaviors, such as committing a crime, using drugs or becoming a teen parent.* The First Tee DRIVE modifies traditional sports—such as baseball, football and tennis—to incorporate the four basic golf shots (putt, chip, pitch and full swing) while seamlessly introducing The First Tee Nine Core Values. This interactive approach helps develop golf skills and life skills in a fun environment. At the end of each activity, participants are challenged to transfer these behaviors to other areas of their lives at home, at school and in the community.

After the program was piloted at 50 locations from 2011– 2012, The First Tee DRIVE officially launched in 2013. It operated at 200 locations in its first year and was in 450 locations by the end of 2014. The First Tee’s goal is to reach 850 locations by 2017.

To find a location offering The First Tee DRIVE, visit www.thefirsttee.org/locations

* www.afterschoolalliance.org

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Volunteers Annette Sheoraj (L) and Kristin Wirtanen (R) get into the spirit of the 2014 Premier Limo First Tee Classic by wearing chauffeur caps while helping with registration.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR KRISTIN WIRTANEN MAKES A DIFFERENCE OFF THE COURSE What are some of the qualities of a great volunteer at The First Tee? To start: dedication, support of the mission and above all, a passion for helping young people succeed.

Connecticut. “She is always willing to go anywhere in the state, no matter how early, to help with event set-ups and guest registration.”

These are all traits Kristin Wirtanen demonstrates while volunteering her time at The First Tee of Connecticut. In 2014, Kristin was selected to receive the prestigious George H. W. Bush/Shell Oil Company Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of her exceptional service and commitment to participants and staff of The First Tee.

In 2014, more than 19,000 chapter volunteers donated their time by supporting fundraising and events, assisting with operations and administration, mentoring, coaching and more.

“I am honored to have been chosen as the Volunteer of the Year!” Kristin said. “I like being a part of the chapter’s family that has reached thousands of young people, introducing them to a game that can be enjoyed throughout their lifetime.” Kristin is employed full-time with the State of Connecticut’s Treasury Department and devotes many of her vacation days to volunteering at The First Tee of Connecticut. “Kristin started volunteering for our chapter in the summer of 2011. She quickly established herself as a reliable, consistent and extraordinary volunteer. Everyone who comes into contact with her feels instantly welcomed,” said Tracy Rice, Development Associate at The First Tee of 12

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And it’s making a difference. One-third of young people say they lack adult role models.* Thanks to volunteers like Kristin, The First Tee provides quality youth golf programs that include adult mentors and safe places for young people. “Volunteering with The First Tee of Connecticut has given me a new appreciation for the game. I have really enjoyed learning how golf can be a fun way to promote positive core values and healthy habits,” Kristin continued. “Also, by volunteering year after year, I can celebrate the participants’ progression in both their life and golf skills as they grow from the beginning level to college scholarship athletes.”

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, visit www.thefirsttee.org/volunter *www.mentoring.org/mentoringeffect

PARTNERING FOR A

BETTER TOMORROW Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Mich. are only separated by the St. Joseph River, but their demographics are sharp contrasts. Benton Harbor residents are 90% AfricanAmerican. St. Joseph residents are 88% Caucasian. Given the segregation among the neighboring communities, The First Tee of Benton Harbor created a 10th Core Value: Inclusion. And the chapter is walking the talk. “We are a diverse organization serving a diverse range of participants,” said Ebon Sanders, executive director of The First Tee of Benton Harbor. “We believe this mix is a critical aspect of youth development and results in richer experiences. We also believe that the mix strengthens all of our communities.” Since Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity partnered with Whirlpool Corporation to charter the chapter in 2004, its board has remained diverse in its members’ ethnicity, gender, age and experience. Its volunteer Parent Advisory Committee includes 50% African-Americans with three fathers and five mothers participating. The First Tee of Benton Harbor’s intentional effort to promote diversity allows the chapter to be one of a very few youthserving organizations that works with young people from Benton Harbor and all of the surrounding communities in Southwest Michigan.

Benton Harbor Statistics • Most segregated community in Michigan • Michigan’s lowest per capita income

Perhaps most impressive, however, is the outcome of their efforts. In a community with a 46% graduation rate, 100% of the chapter’s registered participants who have been with the program for a year or more have graduated. Part of their success, according to Ebon, is their focus on community partnerships. The First Tee of Benton Harbor partners with the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club to provide after-school programming to more than 350 children each school year. They also partner with Benton Harbor Area Schools to conduct in-school programs for all students at the elementary level, and fund the boys and girls high school golf teams.

• 41% of available workforce currently not engaged due to high rates of illiteracy, lack of high school completion, minimal vocational skills

Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, along with chapters of Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha sororities, provide mentors and volunteers for the chapter’s College Knowledge program.

• Less than 5% of the students in the Benton Harbor school system meet state academic standards

Ebon continued, “Focusing on diversity is at the core of what we do. Continuing it is paramount to our success.”

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By 2017, The First Tee’s goal is for 53% of chapter participants to come from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Chapters across the country are embracing this effort and through 2014, 51% of participants were ethnic minorities.

Approximately 89% of the school district’s students qualify for the federal subsidized lunch program

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AUNTIE ANNE’S

PUTS A FUN TWIST ON LEARNING The First Tee is proud to include Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel chain with more than 1,300 stores worldwide, as a Diamond Corporate Partner. As sponsor of the Auntie Anne’s Leaders & Entrepreneurs Forum—a threeday experience exclusively for 50 selected participants from across The First Tee network—executives and franchisees share their time and wisdom as they lead interactive sessions that put a fun twist on learning about entrepreneurism, marketing and community leadership. “I was really impressed with the strategic and critical thinking of the participants,” said Okey Reese, Vice President, Leasing, Auntie Anne’s. “They were very engaged and asked very thoughtful questions around leasing and other business-related topics. The First Tee has taught the students about life skills and values and I was honored to be part of the Forum.” Michelle Xie, a participant of The First Tee of Silicon Valley selected to attend the 2014 event, said, “The Auntie Anne’s Leaders & Entrepreneurs Forum was a great experience because it mixes lectures, group activities and fun in the Disney parks to

Michelle Xie visits with Auntie Anne’s vice president, Okey Reese

teach and connect high school students with each other and with representatives from Auntie Anne’s.” At the Forum, participants are introduced to the skill sets needed to be a successful entrepreneur and leader. The Forum provides experiences to connect The First Tee Life Skills Experience to the similar skill sets needed to build, market and manage a successful business.

MAX ALVAREZ: THE SPIRIT OF GIVING When Max Alvarez was asked if he could be highlighted in this publication, his response was, “only if it benefits the children.” This is the heart of a man who came to the United States from Cuba as a boy in 1961 through Operation Pedro Pan. He arrived without his parents and with no support. Catholic welfare homes through Catholic Charities took him in. They taught him core values, thus reinforcing the basic virtues that he was taught at home by his parents. “They showed me that I could attain ‘The American Dream’, which is a life lived to my full potential with the abilities I had been given,” said Max. Max graduated from Belmont Abbey College and received his MBA from Florida State University. After working for various oil companies, he opened his own business in 1976, at the age of 27. The company, Sunshine Citrus, enjoyed 11 years of success as a gift fruit packing and shipping enterprise. 14

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In 1987, the expansion of Interstate 95 caused Max to relocate his business. This was the catalyst for him to buy four underperforming gas stations which became the cornerstone of Sunshine Gasoline. With hundreds of locations, Sunshine Gasoline is now one of the largest major branded gasoline distributors in the Southeastern United States. CSP Magazine (the national convenience store publication) recently ranked Sunshine Gasoline Distributors as the 36th largest and best convenience store operator out of their “Top 101” convenience store chains in the United States and Canada. Married to his wife, Esther, for more than 43 years, and a father of three, Max gets emotional when discussing his ability to support The First Tee at the highest level: “I am involved with and support the mission of The First Tee because they are doing for America’s young people what was done for me when I came to this country.” The First Tee is proud to include individuals like Max Alvarez as Trustees of The First Tee. His spirit of giving has helped The First Tee grow into a robust youth development organization, impacting, influencing and inspiring more than 10.5 million young people.

THE FIRST TEE ALUMNA

TARYN YEE: IN HER OWN WORDS

Taryn Yee is an Ace-certified alumna from The First Tee of Greater Sacramento. During her years with The First Tee, she was selected to participate in The First Tee Life Skills & Leadership Academy, the PLAYer Advanced Academy, The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, The First Tee Scholars Program, the PwC Executive Forum, and the Future Leaders Forum. Taryn was offered a summer college internship at PwC which was extended into a full-time position after she graduated. Taryn currently works as an Assurance Associate at PwC in California. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a participant of The First Tee has been one of the most influential experiences of my life. I attribute much of my success academically, athletically, professionally and personally to The First Tee. Not only has it helped me develop my golf game to compete at the collegiate level, but it has presented me with many unique opportunities, provided me with support from my coaches and peers, and has developed me to be a future leader.

The aspect that makes The First Tee so powerful is its mission to teach life skills and core values through the game of golf. I started with The First Tee in 2002 and graduated as a Scholar of The First Tee in 2010. As an alumna, The First Tee has been a major influence in my life because it assisted me in selecting a career path and developed my leadership abilities through college. As a Scholar, I was invited to attend the 2011 PwC Executive Forum at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. where I was first introduced to the business world and inspired to pursue a career in accounting. Also, through the support of The First Tee, along with the core values of perseverance, responsibility and confidence, I was provided with the foundation to become a leader at the University of California, Irvine as the President of the Accounting Association, director of my business fraternity and representative for my golf team on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The First Tee has provided me with opportunities to realize my goals, and ultimately, helped me develop my business career with PwC. In October 2014, I was honored to be a guest speaker at The First Tee Trustee meeting at Pebble Beach. I spoke about the impact The First Tee has had on my life and how it is developing future leaders through the game of golf. The First Tee is influencing the lives of young people by instilling life skills and core values that translate to our everyday lives beyond the golf course.â&#x20AC;?

The First Tee Alumni Network Taryn is one of many alumni who reconnected with The First Tee in 2014, following the launch of The First Tee Alumni Network. Past participants are encouraged to visit www.thefirstttee.org/alumni to join the network and connect through LinkedIn (The First Tee Alumni Network private group page).

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THE FIRST TEE HOME OFFICE OPERATING REPORT Unaudited | year ending December 31, 2014 | amounts in 000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Revenue Founding Partners Corporations Trustees Individuals & Other

$3,200 17% 4,290 22% 9,835 52% 1,784 9%

TOTAL $19,109

Expenditures Chapters, Life Skills Education, National School Program, The First Tee DRIVE and Military Installations Designated Funds to Chapters Fund-raising Administrative Capital

$8,541 46% 6,492 35% 1,174 6% 2,015 11% 456 2%

TOTAL $18,678 BEGINNING CASH RESERVE ENDING CASH RESERVE

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$10,381 $10,812

TH E FIR ST T E E B O AR D O F D IR E C T O R S Timothy Finchem

Board Chair Commissioner, PGA TOUR

Christopher Normyle

Manager, Sponsorships & Events Shell Oil Company

Christie Austin

Cherry Hills Village, CO

Jin Roy Ryu

Chairman & CEO PMX Industries

Ron Cross

Senior Director, Corporate Affairs Augusta National Golf Club

Michael E. Sneed

Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs Johnson & Johnson, Inc.

Marty Evans

Rear Admiral (Retired) United States Navy

Bryan Stevenson

Executive Director Equal Justice Initiative

Robert E. Long, Jr. Owner Granville Capital, Inc.

Fred T. Tattersall

Founder (retired) Tattersall Advisory Group

Susan Trees

Washington, DC

Timothy Mullen

President Mullen Family Foundation

Allen Wronowski Past President, PGA of America

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