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Astoria Baseball
Foundation
Astoria Baseball
Foundation
P.O. Box 1162 Astoria, OR 97103
Mission Statement:
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In 2011, our group became a non-profit foundation and secured a lease from the city to take over responsi-
bility of the new 6000 sq. ft. batting cage facility. By leasing the batting cage, we took over responsibility of power
bills, maintenance of the building's exterior and interior and the responsibility for scheduling the use of the
facility while providing safety training to those using the batting cage. We soon realized the batting cage would
need to be a priority for us to keep up with maintenance issues and to upgrade the facility as financially feasible.
We have the fortunate "problem" of having to continually repair equipment that is worn out from the large
number of kids using the facility year-round.
The Astoria Baseball Foundation
was formed in 2010 by a group of
concerned citizens to assist the high
school baseball program in raising
funds to aid the team in hopes of
earning another state championship.
We helped with field improvements,
assisted in completing the new
batting cage facility and helped fund
the summer baseball program. Our
original mission was to support and
maintain Astoria’s youth baseball
program while improving outdoor
facilities to increase activities for our
entire community.
We have recently made improvements at Aiken field including a drainage system to help keep the field
playable and are near completion of a new terraced seating area with a 30-foot net backstop for better viewing
and safety for fans.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
We have a yearly membership drive to invite those wishing to help us by
contributing to our program once a year and also provide instructional camps to
our youth.
We would like to thank our existing members and the many volunteers that have
assisted us! If you would be interested in helping our group, please feel free to
call or email us!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 503-325-2098
Email: kurtenglund@charter.net
Board Members: Kurt Englund,
Greg Cross, Debi Hill, Sarah Englund,
Joel Strange, Ronny Williams, Kim
Supple, Dave Gasser and Jen
Fremstad
SPONSORED BY:
Clatsop Power
Equipment, Inc.
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