2. The Crosscutters hosted our 7th
annual Hot Stove League Dinner and
Auction in January, 2013, with
proceeds from the event going to
YWCA Northcentral PA. Guest
speakers from both the Phillies and
the Crosscutters marked the night,
including former Major Leaguers
Denny McLain and Tom O'Malley. The
night also featured a live and silent
auction of sports memorabilia. More
than 300 people attended this sold
out event. A portion of the ticket
proceeds and all money raised from
the auctions was donated to the
YWCA. In all, $4000 was raised.
3. For 17 seasons the Crosscutters have
been promoting the importance of
reading and education through the
Grand Slam Reading Program. Each
spring a member of the Cutters staff
and mascot Boomer visit local
elementary schools to promote
reading. The students are encouraged
to read, especially during the summer
months. Students who read 4 books
during the summer "win" two free
tickets to a Crosscutters game. One
lucky student was randomly drawn
from all participants as the Grand
Prize winner and received a new
laptop computer from Susquehanna
Computer Innovations. Again this year
nearly 30 schools participated, with
almost 10,000 students enrolled in
the program.
4. On June 29, the Crosscutters host a 5k
Run for the Children's Development
Center of Williamsport. Runners and
walkers had the chance to run with
the Cutters manager and members of
our coaching staff. A total of $10,000
was raised.
5. On June 29 the Crosscutters held Turn
Back the Clock Night and went back in
time to honor the 1989 Williamsport
Bills. Unique Williamsport Bills
replica jerseys were worn by players
and coaches. Fans could bid on the
jerseys during the game through a
silent auction, with proceeds
benefiting Veterans Memorial Park of
Williamsport. Through the auction,
over $3,200.00 was raised.
6. The Crosscutters rang in the Fourth of
July holiday with a special cap auction
on July 3. Players and coaches were
outfitted in limited edition Stars ‘N’
Stripes caps for the game, and fans
had the chance to bid on these game-
worn caps throughout the game. The
auction raised $250.00, with proceeds
donated to Prevent Child Abuse PA.
7. The Crosscutters celebrated Irish
Heritage Night on July 20 with plenty
of Irish food, folklore and even Irish
Jig dancers! The players also wore
special Irish themed jerseys that were
auctioned off to fans during the game.
The luck of the Irish was with us, as
over $3,100.00 was raised for K’s for
Cancer, a locally founded charity.
8. On August 3 the Crosscutters
celebrated Military Appreciation
night. The night included special
military themed jerseys that were
worn by Cutters players and coaches,
that were auctioned off during the
game. Proceeds from the auction
benefited the Sgt. Sean Thomas
foundation and local Masonic
charities. A total of $2,945.00 was
raised in all.
9. On August 5 the Crosscutters held our
first annual Dominican Plate, an event
to celebrate the culture and heritage
of our Latin players and community
members, with all proceeds
benefitting locally founded A.C.E.S. –
a charity focused on education efforts
in the Dominican. The night featured
traditional Dominican food, drink and
dancing all served up by the Cutters’
Latin players. This first ever event
raised $2,900 for the A.C.E.S.
program.
10. During the 2013 season, the
Crosscutters held 2 food drives and 1
clothing drive at Historic Bowman
Field. Fans who donated any canned
or non-perishable food item, or gently
worn apparel item during these drives
received a General Admission ticket
to that night's game for just $1. Over
1,000 pounds of food and 500 pounds
of clothing was collected and donated
to the Central PA Food Bank, The
American Rescue Workers, and The
Salvation Army, where it was
distributed to local families in need.
11. Throughout the season the
Crosscutters provided local charitable
organizations the opportunity to join
us at the ballpark and promote their
programs. This new initiative called
Charitable Tuesdays highlighted one
organization at each Tuesday game.
The organization was interviewed on-
field before the game, got to throw
out the ceremonial first pitch, and
was able to set up a table in our
concourse to distribute information to
Cutters’ fans. Six organizations
participated in this program.
Participating Organizations:
• Tiadaghton Forest Fire Fighters Association
• Sandy S. Eddinger Ovarian Cancer Foundation
• A.C.E.S.
• Lycoming County United Way
• Williamsport Independent Media
• PA Partner in the Arts Program
12. The Crosscutters again teamed up
with businesses throughout the
community to present the Lycoming
County United Way Home Run Team
in 2013. Local businesses pledged to
donated $25 each time a Cutters
player hit a home run at Historic
Bowman Field. In 2013, this initiative
raised over $13,750.00 for the
Lycoming County United Way. With
the annual help of local businesses,
the Home Run Team has raised more
than $136,000 over 19 seasons.
13. The Williamsport Crosscutters
partnered with Susquehanna Bank to
deliver the Stikeouts for Stellar
Education program. Throughout the
2013 season, Susquehanna Bank
made a donation for every strikeout
thrown by a Cutters pitcher during
home games. $5,000 was raised for
CAPPA which benefits local,
underpriveledged children.
14. The Crosscutters players, staff and
mascot Boomer make it a point to be
involved in our local community.
Throughout the year you can find the
Cutters’ visiting numerous events,
schools and organizations.
15. Each year the Crosscutters make
ticket, merchandise and autographed
memorabilia donations to local
charitable organizations. In 2013, the
Crosscutters made more than
$8,500.00 in in-kind donations.
16. Thank you for your continued support!
The Crosscutters look forward to continuing to serve the Williamsport
area and surrounding communities. For questions regarding the
Crosscutters community outreach programs, appearances and
donations, please contact Sarah Budd (570)326-3389 or
sarah@crosscutters.com