Let's Play Ball! 2024 POSTPONED
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the June 1, 2024 Let’s Play Ball Event until 2025. This decision was made after a great deal of consideration for the participants, attendees, sponsors, and community and was not made lightly.
Let’s Play Ball was created in 2021 to celebrate the achievements of Team BCPS administrators and educators through a friendly game of softball at the conclusion of academic excellence week. Over the past three years, the event has grown to include more than 40 Team BCPS administrator and educator athletes, a celebrity-filled home run derby, an allied sports clinic hosted by League of Dreams, food trucks, family activities and so much more. We are truly grateful for the community support that’s transformed a friendly game of softball into a community event raising more than $80,000 of funds to support the mission of Education Foundation of BCPS.
Thank you for your continued support to ensure a brighter future for Team BCPS. We look forward to the 2025 Let’s Play Ball event returning bigger and better than ever!
Honorary Chair
Dr. Myriam Rogers
Superintendent | Baltimore County Public Schools
Honorary Chair
Dr. Time Tooten, Sr.
Former Education Reporter | WBAL
Softball Tournament Chairs
Ms. Carin Lazarus
President/Chief Executive Officer | Media Star Promotions
Mr. Joe Mondell, CFP, CPWA, AIF, APMA™
Vice President | Legacy Capital | Ameriprise Financial
Softball Tournament Co-Chairs
Ms. Christina Compeau
Benefits Director | NTA: A Horace Mann Company
Ms. Marianne Crampton
Principal | MK Consulting Engineers, LLC
Mr. Jonathan Goetz, LEED AP
Sr. Project Manager | Oak Contracting, LLC
Ms. Kristin Huber
Director of Marketing & Operations | Advanced Business Systems
Mr. Paul Hume, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Principal | GWWO Inc./Architects
Ms. Cindy Jones, CPEF
Youth Outreach Manager | First Financial Federal Credit Union
Ms. Karen Grannas
Director of Compliance | Towson University
Ms. Carrie O’Meara
Chief Marketing Officer | Media Star Promotions
Mr. Mick Rayburn, CCM, LEED AP BD+C
K-12 National Leader | The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Mr. Andrew Will
Associate Attorney | Jackson Lewis, P.C.
Foundation Committee Members
Deborah S. Phelps
Executive Director | The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc.
Dr. Heather Wooldridge
Associate Director | The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc.
Cindy Whitcomb
Administrative/Fiscal Assistant | The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc.
The Day
Let’s Play Ball! 2024 is hosted by The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., in partnership with The Baseball Warehouse, LLC, League of Dreams, Inc., and supported by BCPS Allied Sports, Jon Lamb Awards and Engraving, Leveling the Playing Field, Media Star Promotions, and the Ed Reed Foundation.
The Allied Sports Clinic
The day will begin with a skills clinic facilitated by League of Dreams for BCPS middle and high school allied sports athletes and coaches. Participating students will take the field to enjoy the game of baseball, rotating through a series of stations designed to teach and strengthen their skills and build teamwork. The BCPS Allied Sports Clinic will be facilitated and led by Frank Kolarek, League of Dreams Founder, Mick Bordick, Chairman of the League of Dreams Board of Directors, and a group of volunteers from across the organization and the region. The clinic is supported by Mike Sye, BCPS Coordinator, Office of Athletics and Brad Kressman, Resource Teacher, Allied Sports Program.
The Home Run Derby
The clinic will be followed by a Local-Celebrity Home Run Derby. Come watch as local celebrities compete against former baseball legends to see who can score the most points and aim to hit the ball out of the park for the most homeruns! Stay tuned for more information about our celebrity participants.
The Softball Game | Administrators vs. Teachers
And, once again, Team BCPS administrators will square off against Team BCPS educators in a star-studded softball game supported by The Baseball Warehouse. The teams will be coached by All-Star Major League baseball legends Mike Bordick and Rick Dempsey. Bordick is an ambassador for The Baseball Warehouse, a member of the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame, and played 14 years for Major League Baseball. Dempsey is a partner for The Baseball Warehouse, a member of the Orioles Hall of Fame, and played 24 years for Major League Baseball. On the mound for this star-studded game of softball will be Matt Morris, a four-year letterman at Franklin High Schol who signed his first professional contract as a free agent in 2008. Stay tuned for player registration information!
For the Fans
Throughout the day, attendees will also enjoy visiting a variety of kiosks in Vendor Village, purchasing their favorite cuisine from the various food trucks, listening to live music and celebrating with school and celebrity mascots, cheerleaders, neighbors, friends and families.
Mark Your Calendar | Free Admission!
The event will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with entertainment and activities at George W. Carver School for the Arts & Technology at 938 York Road, Towson, MD 21204.
Proceeds
All funds raised from this event will support post-secondary scholarships as well as 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grants which facilitate unique programs for students in elementary, middle, and high school.
Sponsorship Opportunities
For sponsorship opportunities and more information, click the link below.
You may also contact:
- Deborah S. Phelps, Executive Director
dphelps@bcps.org - Dr. Heather Wooldridge, Associate Director
hwooldridge@bcps.org - Cindy Whitcomb, Administrative/Fiscal Assistant cwhitcomb@bcps.org
Foundation Headquarters 443.809.8962
Player Registration Application
For BCPS Administrators and Educators only. Please register through the link provided below. A BCPS email address is required for registration.
Highlights from Let's Play Ball! 2022 & 2023
Thank you to our 2024 Let's Play Ball! Sponsors
PLATINUM | MVP CHAMPION OF EDUCATION SPONSOR
Whiting-Turner's growth and success is attributed to the belief in and strict adherence to the core values established over a century ago by our founder, G.W.C. Whiting, and exemplified by subsequent presidents Willard Hackerman and Timothy Regan. Learn more here.
GOLD | ALL-STAR CELEBRITY HOME RUN DERBY SPONSORS
We offer a wide range of insurance plans and products that focus on all aspects of your well-being—physical and emotional. Learn more here.
GOLD | ALL-STAR LET'S PLAY BALL! GAME SPONSORS
SILVER | GRAND SLAM CHAMPION OF EDUCATION ALL-STAR CELEBRITY HOME RUN DERBY TROPHY SPONSORS
GWWO is an architecture firm specializing in cultural and educational projects with emphasis on quality design that is inspirational and evocative.
SILVER | GRAND SLAM CHAMPION OF EDUCATION LET'S PLAY BALL! TROPHY SPONSORS
SILVER | GRAND SLAM CHAMPION OF EDUCATION CEREMONIAL MEDAL SPONSORS
Advance provides you with a team of amazing people who deliver Managed Print Services, IT Solutions and Office Technology that untangle complexities and drive your business forward. Learn more here.
SILVER | GRAND SLAM CHAMPION OF EDUCATION JERSEY SPONSORS
American Design Associates, Inc. is a furniture dealer and design firm located in Baltimore, Maryland. We proudly consider ourselves a Dream Team comprised of experienced project managers, interior designers, service technicians, and an outstanding customer support team. Learn more here.
Since 1976, L&R Floors has been the leading commercial flooring contractor in the Baltimore/Washington area. Our company is built on the strength of our services, integrity and exceptional customer service. Learn more here.
You may have many goals ahead — retirement, education, family events, travel — or be focused on a single need like saving for a new home. We tailor our advice to your goals and go beyond just investments to help you feel more confident across your full financial life. Learn more here.
Everyone deserves to be healthy, happy, and safe. The Michael Phelps Foundation provides families with the tools and support to be more confident and comfortable in the water and in life. Learn more here.
SILVER | GRAND SLAM CHAMPION OF EDUCATION HAT SPONSOR
First Financial is a member-owned credit union. And when you're owned by members of your community, being of service is top priority. Since we started in 1953, we've been committed to strengthening our community by volunteering, sponsoring events and causes, and providing financial education. Learn more here.
BRONZE | DUGOUT SPONSORS
Providing individual and group insurance and financial solutions for educators and others who serve the community. Learn more here.
MK Consulting Engineers is a woman-owned firm (MDOT and City certified) providing civil engineering and cost estimating services in Maryland. For decades, our management team has provided quality engineering service to our clients across the state. Learn more here.
National Lumber Company was founded in 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland by Alexander Fruman - patriarch to a five-generation family business. Shortly after his arrival from Eastern Europe at the turn of the 20th century, Alexander, a carpenter by trade, sensed the growing need for custom-made window and door sashes. Learn more here.
RFP is a commercial real estate management company. Learn more here.
BRONZE | OUTFIELD SPONSORS
First Financial is a member-owned credit union. And when you're owned by members of your community, being of service is top priority. Since we started in 1953, we've been committed to strengthening our community by volunteering, sponsoring events and causes, and providing financial education. Learn more here.
For over 90 years, Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn has met the needs of our clients by offering innovative expertise in complex financial solutions and providing unparalleled services with trustworthy advice. Learn more here.
BRONZE | HOME RUN SPONSORS
AMBASSADOR | BASE SPONSORS
Selling or buying your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. The Hofmann Home Group of Compass' services and experience allow you to focus on your move while we manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing, and beyond. We pride ourselves on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why. Learn more here.
AMBASSADOR | CHEER SPONSORS
Come visit Chick-fil-A in Baltimore – Eastpoint for delicious options such as our signature chicken sandwiches, salads, chicken nuggets, and breakfast menu. Learn more here.
Highlights from Let's Play Ball! 2023
The Administrators hoist the championship trophy for the second year in a row in 2023!
The Administrators (left) and Educators (right) face off in the Second Annual Let's Play Ball! 2023 Softball Game.
