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259-272 hpc 9/26/06 8:18 AM Page 262GENERALMystery Puck Sales/Silent AuctionsDuring the season, The Sharks Foundationholds Mystery Puck Fundraisers before selecthome games where fans can purchase special-themedpucks signed by Sharks players.In addition, fans can bid on signed and gameusedmemorabilia throughout the season atSilent Auctions.PLEDGE PROGRAMSG.O.A.L.S. (Granting Youth Opportunities toAdvance Learn and Succeed)Sharks corporate partners participating inthe G.O.A.L.S. program have pledged $20 to TheSharks Foundation for each Sharks goal scoredduring the upcoming season. In 2005-06,G.O.A.L.S. partners donated $80,000 to TheSharks Foundation based on team performance.HOW THE SHARKS FOUNDATION IMPACTSON SILICON VALLEY“The Sharks Foundation and the Good TidingsFoundation both set out 12 years ago to improve thelives of youth in the area. The Sharks Foundationhas been the South Bay leader in this mission. Theirplayers, coaches and staff are truly passionateabout helping deserving youth. I am honored to callthem a community partner.”— Larry Harper, Founder, Good Tidings Foundation“Partnering with the San Jose Sharks and usingtheir sports celebrity status to empower children toread is a real privilege and honor. We look forwardto making an exciting and powerful difference inreading for children."— Hattie Hughes, Presdient, Fremont BankFoundationSeagate Technology “Sharks Player of theMonth” and “Sharks Player of the Year”The Seagate Technology “Sharks Player of the Month” program is entering its 10th year and honorsthe Sharks player who has contributed the most to the team’s success that month. SeagateTechnology donates $2,500 to The Sharks Foundation on behalf of each “Sharks Player of theMonth” and donates $5,000 to The Sharks Foundation on behalf of the player honored as “SharksPlayer of the Year.” Seagate Technology has provided more than $220,000 to The Sharks Foundationsince the 1996-97 season.“Seagate has made social responsibility one of the values that forms the foundation of our businessand we take pride in the thousands of Seagate employees who convert our social responsibilitybeliefs into action,” said Bill Watkins, president and CEO, Seagate Technology. “ As a long-timepartner of the team, we are proud to continue our support as they continue to offer timely and meaningfulsolutions for those in need.”COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTSHoliday Adoption PartySan Jose Sharks players, coaches andstaff share the holiday season with localfamilies as hosts of The SharksFoundation’s Holiday Adoption Party.Festivities include an ice skating party at HPPavilion at San Jose, arts and crafts, dinnerdonated by Outback Steakhouse, dessertand service donated by ARAMARK, theSharks slapshot booth, photos with “S.J.Sharkie Claus” and more. Each childreceives clothing and toys from their adoptiveplayer, coach or staff member.Charity DrivesThroughout the season, The SharksFoundation, in partnership with various groups, holds drives for items in need. This year’s drivesinclude books for local elementary school libraries as part of the Fremont Bank “Reading Is Cool”program, canned food for the Second Harvest Food Bank Holiday Food Drive and toys for the U.S.Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots.COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMSFremont Bank “Reading Is Cool”The Sharks Foundation has partnered with the Fremont Bank Foundation and FSN Bay Area topresent a far-reaching literacy program directed at all public K-6 grade classrooms in Santa ClaraCounty, Newark, Fremont and Union City in order to promote the value of reading. During the 2006-07 season, Fremont Bank “Reading Is Cool” will reach approximately 15,000 kids in more than 700classrooms.For more information on the Fan Development programs and The Sharks Foundation, CRASH THENET at sjsharks.com262 sjsharks.com | hppavilion.com