ADVISORY/Dodgers' Odalis Perez Pitches Teamwork Message to Students at LADWP Program; Berendo Middle School Students Also Learn About Water & Power Issues

Business Wire, August 20, 2002

Business Editors/Education Writers

ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Aug. 21)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:             The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
                  (LADWP) and the Los Angeles Dodgers are teaming up
                  to bring one of the partnership's most welcomed
                  community outreach programs -- Dodger Jams -- to
                  Berendo Middle School. Dodger Jams is a school
                  assembly featuring live music and entertainment
                  combined with motivational messages. The program is
                  designed to award students for achievement and
                  encourage them to get involved in their community.
                  The program will focus on the theme: "It's all about
                  T.E.A.M. -- Teamwork, Effort, Attitude and
                  Motivation."

                  Dodger Odalis Perez understands this theme well and
                  put it to the test on Saturday when he and his
                  teammates worked hard to prevent any Met from
                  reaching base in the first six-plus innings of the
                  game. Former Dodger Lee Lacy will draw on his 16
                  years in Major League Baseball to teach the
                  students.

WHO:              -- Dodger Pitcher Odalis Perez
                  -- Former Dodger Lee Lacy
                  -- LADWP Representatives
                  -- Hundreds of middle school students

WHEN:             Wednesday, August 21, 2002
                  1:30 p.m.

WHERE:            Berendo Middle School Auditorium
                  1157 S. Berendo St.
                  Los Angeles, CA 90006
                  (2000 Thomas Bros. Maps, page 634; A-4)

PHOTO OP:         Dodger Odalis Perez and former Dodger Lee Lacy
                  with hundreds of school students participating in
                  musical jam sessions and motivational speeches.
                  Students will also check out the LADWP community
                  booth, where they can learn about water and energy
                  conservation.

WHY:              The event is one of many the LADWP sponsors to
                  demonstrate its commitment to the community and the
                  children of Los Angeles. Other events include the
                  Dodger Power Hitter Clinics and Competitions and
                  Dodger Community Salute programs.