Join the World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce as we "Paint the Town Red" at the annual On Deck with the Phillies Reception.

This year's event will be an afternoon reception featuring the entire 2009 Phillies ballclub, great food and drink, and insight into the 2009 baseball season from General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. and Manager Charlie Manuel.  On Deck with the Phillies will also include a question-and-answer session with some of your favorite Phillies players, autograph stations and a complimentary ticket to stay for the team's exhibition game that night against the Tampa Bay Rays!

To celebrate the recent World Series Championship win, we will also produce a commemorative program book associated with the April 3rd reception. Please make note that ads are subject to approval by the Phillies organization.

*Deadline for ads is March 9, 2009. Please send ads electronically (high-resolution pdf preferred) to artdirector@greaterphilachamber.com.


______________________________AGENDA_________________________________
2:30p.m. Registration
3:00p.m. Food Service Begins
3:05 – 3:30p.m. Autograph Sessions
3:45 – 4:10p.m. Player Q&A Sessions
4:10 – 4:30p.m. Guests are invited to sit behind home plate for the Main Program
(weather permitting)
4:30 – 4:45p.m. Main Program on the field (weather permitting)
4:45p.m. Program adjourned and guests are invited to enjoy:
? Ashburn Alley http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ballpark/not_your_typical_ballpark.jsp
? McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon - (Third Base Gate) A sports-oriented restaurant. Guests enter from outside (Third Base Gate) or inside the park (behind Section 127).
5:35p.m. Citizens Bank Park gates open to general public
7:05pm Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays Exhibition Game _________________________________________________________________________________

PARKING
Free Parking in Lot S off Pattison Avenue for guests that arrive by 3:30 p.m.

RECEPTION TICKET
All reception tickets will be held at the door.

GAME TICKET
One game ticket for the 7:05p.m. exhibition game is included with each reception ticket purchase. Game tickets only will be mailed to the registered address approximately two weeks prior to the event date with instructions on how to purchase additional game tickets if needed. Tickets purchased within the two weeks prior to the event will be held at the door with reception tickets.

RESTRICTIONS
All reception tickets will be held at the door. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. No refunds will be given after March 31, 2009.
FAQs:
Q: Where will the game seats be located?
• At the 1st or 3rd baselines in the 100 level or in the outfield in the lower level. They will be the best available.
Q: Is the event child-friendly?
• This event is geared toward members of the businesses community and we do not recommend bringing children. Alcohol is served.
Q: What can we do from 5pm - 7:05pm?
Guests are invited to enjoy:
• Ashburn Alley http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ballpark/not_your_typical_ballpark.jsp
• McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon - (Third Base Gate) A sports-oriented restaurant. Guests enter from outside (Third Base Gate) or inside the park (behind Section 127).