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. GIVING BACK 2018-19 • 13