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<br />(I) NORTH MIAMI BEACH OPTIMIST LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. <br /> <br /> <br />· General Needs to be Served by Funding: The NMBOLL provides an opportunity for <br />hundreds of childrenl from all backgrounds to come together to learn and play baseball. <br />This serves the positive goal of teaching kids lifetime values of sportsmanship, <br />teamwork, and dedication, It also serves the goal of reducing the idle time of kids and <br />keeps them off the streets. <br /> <br />· Specific Scope of Activity: <br /> <br />o Number of children served: 464 in 2004 (up from 360 in 2003, and 190 in 2001). <br /> <br />o Eligible Ages: 5-16 <br /> <br />o Length of Season: From January through June <br /> <br />o Number of Games: Varies with age. Five-year-olds play approximately 12 games <br />during the year~ ages 12 and up play over 20 games during the year. League All- <br />Stars are also eligible to participate in the Little League International Tournament <br />(also funded by the League), which takes place in July and can involve another 6 <br />games. <br /> <br />· Specific Funding Needs: <br /> <br />o Uniforms <br /> <br />o Balls <br /> <br />o Equipment (helmets, catcher's gear) <br /> <br />o Little League Charter Fees <br /> <br />o Insurance <br /> <br />· General Purpose of Organization: The NMBOLL provides the opportunity for youth to <br />participate in Little League baseball. Volunteer managers and coaches teach kids basic <br />baseball skills, as well as life lessons of sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication. <br /> <br />· History of Funding. Last year, the City provided $1500.00 in funding to the League. <br /> <br />The League is requesting an increase in funding to $2000.00 to address the rapid growth <br />of the league and general cost increases. We also wish to begin to accumulate funds for <br />several capital expenditures for the league, such as pitching machines and batting cages. <br /> <br />Thank you for your kind attention and continued support. <br /> <br />Very Truly Yours,... . <br /> <br />qj;~:t~!r~n 11A-r--~ <br /> <br />NMBOLL Vice-President! Administration <br /> <br />cc: City Manager <br /> <br />lThe present size of the NMBOLL district encompasses the cities of Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach, <br />Golden Beach, and Aventura, as well as nearby areas of unincorporated Miami-Dade County. <br />