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Backup Documents 02/28/2023 Item #10C 0 first tee naples/collier CAPITAL CAMPAIGN THE LEARNING CENTER 1U C Ilk i • _ CAPITAL CAMPAIGN firs DONOR INFORMATION naples/collier Donation Information Donation Amount: Name of Learning Center Location,if applicable: Name/In Memory of/In recognition of,if applicable: Payment Method Check $ Credit Card $ ❑Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑Amex Credit Card Number Expiration CVC Stock Transfer $ Wire $ Donations of$100,000+ may be paid in annual installments. Circle number of years: 1 2 3 4 5 Donor Full Name or Entity Name Donor Address City State Zip Billing Address (If different) City State Zip Email Phone Donor Signature Can i questions 239.825.4851 First Tee Naples/Collier a 501(c)(3)organization since 1997. 0 1 i u c - E g 10Ff.-J(2-12N -;Th oF e .) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ,, , The First Tee - Naples/Collier r , • ,r,� `';., Learning Center fit / .ti _ ti` -y ,! `-V . 'f/ rrl ' r,„,� t Vt'� i M - ' ` ` _ _ , ) ,•,1 , `ter , '.' �\ -.. 4 - ,NA. . , I ,._' r•, A . i ,4111, ,.- ' ' et .., * . . , 1 __.. • firsttee �----- t naples/collier L ...z....... ) j� . !I, ! , ..,77..f. 111 t w r� ,� A first tee napiesicollier 239.825.4851 firstteenaplescollier.org syr, .F.. . 501(c)(3) organization since 1997 `. r1 ti • , i " Ir4 } ' 1 ' Ft wi , wk ; • Campaign Goal I $ 10 million WHY NOW? The First Tee - Naples/Collier 14 C ,_1"111H. Learning Center Opening 2023 In 2021, after years of searching for a "home-base" HUB before it closed in 2019, Cindy and the Board for the First Tee Naples/Collier, the Collier County know it is the perfect location for First Tee - N/C's Commissioners approached Executive Director, permanent learning center. The Commissioners Cindy Darland and the Board with an incredible required BigShots to provide a long-term sub-lease opportunity. Collier County, BigShots Golf and on the land to First Tee - N/C at the cost of $1/ Club Corp are collaborating to develop a public year. This lease has been executed, architectural golf venue on the former site of the Golden Gate and design services have been donated, the Country Club. It will combine a BigShots Driving Learning Center building has been designed and Range venue, a 12-hole Nicklaus Design golf course construction is scheduled to begin in the Fall of and the First Tee - Naples/ Collier Learning Center. 2022. We have launched our Swing Fore the Future As Golden Gate CC was First Tee - N/C's primary Capital Campaign to fund the project. YOU CAN MAKE T . - DIFFERENCE To build the next generation and charitable organizations. . ' of Naples/Collier community •" $10,000 will be Your contribution permanently recognized on leaders, we are seeking support will ensure the timelycompletion and advocacy from the Na co p a donor wall in the First Tee Naples p of this much-needed resource Naples/Collier Learning Center. community, parents, businesses for our young g people. All First Tee - Naples/Collier The Learning Luc Center o © bk$ First Floor © lcDc0 woe r y, ® �� ®Hitting ' • y .ma Bay#3 Hitting --;.� Bay#2 \, Storage an lub Repair Hitting Tech/Rec _ l Bay#1 Dim Room o ■ l TA- III■■■■ mum • ' = Indoor Putting u i:�■ _—T Green o �1 Lobby IIIIII ,.., m � L o J Z _ ,rye �llllll 1 IIIIIf�iiJ�� ■ �i, Deck/Seating Facing Practice IIIIIIIIIINIMII M gilli 1 IN E Scholars I==I Classroom Outdoor Chipping and Putting Area r "---': Second Floor \ \ North Deck 1 I Dir.of Catering i I -- Programs—I = I Kitchen B I m i lU-I Development r _ I.' 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Al ,.� x 0 tit 6 is. lier� ; + a ' 9 . it iltHe'''& .• -1,,, 0` 1N • , ti •{ ti — • - b. 4 . i �it ids X IS -411t Learning Center's 10 C "' IM P A C T Reach More Youth Greater Outreach • Our goal is to double the number of youth served • The Golden Gate location puts the program in from 1,000 today to over 2,000 in two years the epicenter of an underserved community • First Tee-N/C's growth will help fill the GAP in • First Tee-N/C will be able to increase its out-of-school programming in Collier County outreach to Title 1 schools in Golden Gate, • Currently, First Tee-N/C is on track with the Manatee, East Naples, and River Park national average in diversity however the goal is • First Tee-N/C will re-establish programming to continue to grow the number of at-risk youth with non-profits like: exponentially • Boys and Girls Club of Collier County • Grace Place The New Outreach Coordinator will focus on Consistent Programming at-risk youth and help them stay in the program The Learning Center will provide: from primary school to high school. • Much needed indoor and outdoor golf practice areas and dedicated classroom space • Space for coaches to consistently integrate the game of golf with First Tee-N/C Life Skills Curriculum and the Nine Core Values Improved Access • A safe place for First Tee youth to gather • The Learning Center will be within walking • Permanent office space for the dedicated First distance of a new 12-hole Jack Nicklaus Design Tee staff and create a home-base from which to golf course, with guaranteed access during manage 10 additional programs and 30 Collier programming hours County in-school programs • First Tee-N/C will have hitting bays and • A place to host parent-child gatherings, Board dedicated driving range space adjacent to the meetings and Ambassador events BigShots driving range iliNk I. L A 7 L .....4' d,, . . 4* I. .. . x • tf r` Ilk. � 7_.! ..4...k..:11WA.'..-•"...-••ftt.. I 1) 1 • ''" 1 . t 01/40 . ' :4 7.:-• ,..... & , . el rh.c.:j ' . . T fl,' ' i .,' , ' li , ...._NE-. . - e. 11,./011.... -),, .. it f ,{♦ Lam. _ ti .. _ tU C •• A Lifelong Game "The more you play,the more you learn.'Through the Life Skills program participants learn to strengthen their character with skills they use every day of their life. • Understanding and managing emotions • Resolving conflicts e.„••� • Setting step-by-step goals Ranked #1 in Program Participation • Planning for the future Top Chapter throughout the First Tee • Appreciating diversity Network. ♦\liar) Ranked #1 in Network Involvement Top Chapter throughout the First Tee Network. — j 1 .., „... . +; ab „ G l 1 „ . �' ♦� Nine Core Values �' `� - ' ♦♦• 1. Honesty 6. Responsibility - — 2. Integrity 7. Perseverance �Y - ,.. 3. Sportsmanship 8. Courtesy - 4. Respect 9. Judgment _ _ •411111 I\ _ 5. Confidence "liiillIl - 4, nl •,x ti4 (...11 kP ( '• 109 Coaches of all levels helping the participants on 141 1:1Kr11 ;,,,4„..v IN, �' ''� and off the course ''o s :.1 First Tee-Naples/Collier HISTORY tUC • 1997 • 2019 The First Tee was founded as an initiative of the In June, the Collier County Commissioners finalized World Golf Foundation with the support of the the purchase of the property for $29MM and closed PGA Tour, LPGA, PGA, USGA and The Masters, for the golf course. the purpose of teaching the values inherent in the game of golf to children, especially economically Losing the Golden Gate CC was a huge setback disadvantaged children, who wouldn't otherwise be for First Tee-N/C's programming. In response, the exposed to the game and it's positive values. Board decided to begin a search for a new place to call "home" and a golf course. 2007 The First Tee-N/C chapter was founded by current The Board reviewed one potential property but Executive Director, Cindy Darland with the support ultimately passed on it due to the operating risks of co-founding sponsors Arthrex and Collier related to running a public golf course. Enterprises. • 2021 First Tee-N/C opened its doors with no golf course The Collier County Commissioners signed an facility to call home. Golden Gate CC - public, agreement with BigShots Golf to build one of their and The Moorings Golf Club - private offered Use golf entertainment facilities on the former Golden Agreements to the program, Gate CC property. First Tee-N/C grew from serving 30 youth in 2007 to The Collier County Commissioners invited First Tee- 1,000 certified participants by 2011. N/C to join this new "Golf Community," which will 2011 include a 12-hole Jack Nicklaus Design golf course. Between 2011 and 2019 the golf industry experienced First Tee-N/C accepted the Collier County a significant decline, allowing First Tee-N/C access Commissioner's agreement for land adjacent to to several private clubs. BigShots and signed a long-term sublease with BigShots for$1 per year! Unfortunately, most required the First Tee-N/C's programming to end by 5PM and limited the number • 2022 of kids.These limitations restricted program growth The beautiful new Learning Center takes shape. and impact. • MHK Architecture and Planning donated their design services. Golden Gate CC continued to be First Tee-N/C's • FreeStyle Interiors donated their interior design hub with no restrictions. Programming was held services. there 5 days a week and hosted most of the golf tournaments. The First Tee-N/C launched a $10MM Capital • 2018 Campaign. • In 2018, Golden Gate CC was put up for sale. The $7MM to build and outfit the Learning Center • Collier County Commissioners planned to purchase $3MM to create an endowment to sustain the the land to build a park, affordable housing and a facility's operations and maintenance. veteran's care facility. Their plan did not include a golf course and thus the course would no longer be available to First Tee-N/C. The First Tee-N/C Board offered to purchase the golf course from the Collier County Commissioners but the offer was rejected. IOC 1 me ,: w.' F; .,—XIS, ..,,, .._ _ . . . L Mitt, 1LY4 1' I r i� " s- - . ... ... ALUMNI Rene Kelly Engineer and FTNC Alumni "The First Tee Program has upgraded my life for the better in many ways. Going through the program as a young child instilled in me confidence,courage,discipline, and characteristics to become not only a great golfer, but a great leader as well! Now, as a coach for the First Tee years later, I strive to be that positive motivational person who students can look up to. L. _:4) Vivian Guite College Student and FTNC Alumni "Receiving a scholarship from the First Tee - Naples/Collier has enabled my future -- education in biomedical sciences and this scholarship reflects the passion I have Ilifor golf. The First Tee - Naples/Collier has taught me to set goals and see them 11111640 through with confidence, which will allow me to pursue my goal of becoming a doctor." • AK Gerardo Lugo PGA Head Golf Professional and FTNC Alumni "I cannot say enough good things about The First Tee program. The First Tee has .'� allowed me the opportunity to play a sport I would have never imagined playing and ' "" loving so much. I am forever grateful for the great staff and volunteers that have i been a part of the First Tee of Naples/Collier. " ,;‘,44. ; J. y ilif 1 , i, I , Ill , 4 .��, 1:7711 &: t� first tee ' 7 naples/collier rilli: - NW• :'..' a i'l° Laa .. •.5k „. i L'• _ First Tee-Naples/Collier TESTIMONIALS 10 ,)„......- 0 s . , Nal .. , dr / "First Tee is a vital part of our "We are so grateful for First Tee. I really don't know community because it provides what I would have done without your support throughout an opportunity for kids, particularly - , PP Y divorce and caretaking of my parents- I always knew Viv minorities and kids of color, to learn the was safe, happy, learning, and supported. Thank you so fundamentals while participating in the game of golf. A vast much." - Sarah Guite, Parent majority of these young people would not have otherwise had the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and play some of the great courses in our community. - Terry Lee, Golden Gate Middle and High School Golf Coach "The First Tee- Naples/Collier offers Collier County students an opportunity to experience a life-long sport,while learning core values, important life lessons and healthy habits "Thanks to community partners like First Tee, students at during the all-important out-of-school hours. First Tee has Collier County Public Schools aren't chasing dreams.They are collaborated with over 30 Collier County schools and their catching them.- Erick Carter, Member, Board of Education outreach in Immokalee has been excellent. The new First Collier County Public Schools Tee Learning Center in Golden Gate will be a game changer for the schools in Golden Gate, East Naples and Manatee." - Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent of Collier County "First Tee - Naples/Collier is an exponentially vital Public Schools program within our community. With access to highly qualified staff and strategic life-skills programming, "First Tee is a vital part of our community as it provides the the mentorship opportunities provided can lead to life opportunity for many children to learn the game and life skills changing moments in our students lives. It truly is a associated with the game of golf in a fun manner and without game changer."-Jessica Babineau,Golden Gate Middle having the financial means that have been needed in the past School,Physical Education Teacher to be involved in the game"-Michele and Bob Baker,Parents "The First Tee provides an opportunity for students to "Immokalee HS students have an opportunity to learn an disconnect from their devices and normal day to day school individualized game while at the same time build leadership demands by actively engaging them in learning about the qualities. With the First Tee Character Building Program, game of golf. Students engage in meaningful lessons that our students are learning how to have self-confidence, build teach them the basics about the game of golf and embedded resilience and persevere while playing the game of golf.The in these lessons are life skills. Students are challenged to learn exposure to the game of golf is the hook. The personal growth through trial and error to problem solve,work with others and is the valuable lesson for our students. " - Clara Calderon, show respect." -Abel Jaimes, Director,School Leadership, E.D.S.Immokalee High School,Principal Collier County Public Schools A first tee 1370 Creekside Blvd, Naples, FL 34108 239.825.4851 I firstteenaplescollier.org naples/collier 501(c)(3)organization since 1997 e first tet The Learning Center V C napies/collier NAMING OPPORTUNITIES # Learning Center Naming Giving Location Opportunity Status 1 The Learning Center TBA SOLD 2 The Lobby $1,000,000 Available 3 The Indoor Putting Green $500,000 SOLD 4 Scholars Center Classroom $500,000 Available 5 Hitting Bays (3) $250,000 each Available 6 Board Room $150,000 Available 7 Catering Kitchen $150,000 Available 8 Tech/Recreation Room $150,000 Available 9 NFT Wall $150,000 SOLD 10 Outdoor Chipping and Putting Area $150,000 SOLD 11 Executive Director's Office $150,000 Available 12 Projection Screen Live Wall $100,000 SOLD 13 2nd Floor Event Space $100,000 SOLD 14 1st Floor Deck/Seating Facing Practice $100,000 Available 15 Director of Programs $100,000 Available 16 Development Office $50,000 Available 17 Director of Outreach Office $50,000 Available 18 Office Manager/Media Office $50,000 Available 19 Program Office $50,000 Available 20 2nd Floor North Deck $50,000 SOLD 21 2nd Floor South Deck $50,000 Available 22 Storage/Club Repair Room $25,000 Available 23 Benches (6) (1 SOLD, 5 remaining) $25,000 each Available 24 Driving Range (7 spots) $25,000 spot Available 25 Engraved Bleacher Pavers (100) $10,000 each Available Donor Levels for Giving Opportunity Donor Wall Total Campaign Goal Hole-in-One Donors $1,000,000+ $101 0001 000 Condor Donors $500,000 - $999,000 - Albatross Donors $100,000- $499,000 _ Eagle Donors $50,000- $99,000 , F Birdie Donors $25,000- $49,000 4 Par Donors $5,000-$24,000 '� . t , i Friends of First Tee $1- $4,999 3tt . 3