WE ARE HONORED TO SHARE THIS YEAR'S SWING FOR THE FENCES SPECIAL GUEST, BOB KENDRICK, PRESIDENT OF THE NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM. 
​In March 2011, Bob Kendrick was named President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). The NLBM is the world's only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African American baseball and its profound impact on the social advancement of America. 
 
Kendrick is the creator of many signature museum educational programs, including the Hall of Game, which honors former Major League Baseball greats who played the game in the spirit and signature style of the Negro Leagues. Kendrick began his association with the NLBM as a volunteer during his 10-year newspaper career with  The Kansas City Star. In his nearly 5 years on the Museum's board, Kendrick served as Secretary/Treasurer and chaired the Membership and Event Planning committees. 
 
Bob Kendrick has become one of the leading authorities on the topic of Negro Leagues Baseball history and its connection to issues relating to sports, race, and diversity. In addition to his many industry honors and awards, he was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.

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Our Halloween Distributions and Community Events coming up this fall will help foster family youth and youth in communities in and outside the Portland Metro area. Youth receive baseball-themed Halloween goodie bags to brighten the fall holiday season. Stay tuned for more information coming soon. ​

Game Change Announcement
 
 We would like to announce that the Swing for the Fences Gala will be moving to Spring 2023.
 
We will send more updates and information as it becomes available. We thank you for your support as we work to create more opportunities for young ballplayers across the Northwest! ​

Play Ball Grand Ronde 2022
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Thank you to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Recreation Program for an amazing time
The clinic featured some of our FOB coaches leading activity stations, a FOB Activity Kit, and a ball park lunch.
A huge thank you to our partners and counsel members, Michael Langley and Kathleen George, for making sure the Grand Ronde community has the opportunity to swing for the fences.
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Last week, over 70 of our FOB Full Count Baseball and Softball campers staff and RBI Fellows attended a Seattle Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. The experience provided some of our campers with their first ever Major League Baseball game! 
 
The field trip also featured: 

• Free Ballpark Meals 
• A feature of our campers and program on the scoreboard 
• Transportation to and from T-Mobile Park 
• Mariners Swag 

Our Fellows and chaperones played a huge role in the trip as they provided extra help for our campers during the game. 
 
The Seattle Mariners recognized Director of Baseball Operations Gerald Bolden, as one of the region’s most impactful members with their Hometown All-Stars program for his work in the community. 
 

Last weekend, Coach Anna, our Full Count Fellows, and 9 campers from the Full Count RBI Girls Lead Softball Program attended a Hillsboro Hops game for a field trip. 
 
The trip provided campers with a tour of Ron Tonkin Field, where campers learned about the team's history and their facilities. The tour was led by women sports professionals, Jen Anderson, the Vice President of People and Culture and Hannah August, the Director of Merchandise and Community Engagement. 
 
The field trip also featured: 

• An autograph session with the Hillsboro Hops players 
• A feature of our campers and program on the scoreboard
• Game of catch on the field 

Our Fellows played a huge role in the field trip as they provided extra help for our campers during the tour and learned more about careers in baseball. The field trip included transportation, chaperones, a Q&A with Jen and Hannah, dinner, and seats to the game. 
 
Coach Anna even got to throw the first pitch of the game. Check out Coach Anna's Pitch on our YouTube channel. 
https://youtu.be/FtZ2wP4pYhM