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More information on PFB Weekend of the Stars

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Earlier this week GoLocalProv had an article on the upcoming Providence Fullcourt Boardroom (PFB) Weekend of the Stars taking place August 9-12.  Proceeds from the weekend will support a variety of Providence basketball foundations, including Ryan Gomes’ Hoops for Heart Foundation, the MarShon Brooks Foundation, and scholarship for the Ed Cooley Basketball Camp.  

The PFB sent a press release on the weekend.  Here are some of the highlights from the release:

1. PFB co-founder Sean Holley (PC class of 1984) had heard from former Providence athletes that they had an interest in being further connected to one another, so he developed the idea of creating a central medium where all those interested could have a common focal point.  After approaching Dickey Simpkins (PC  class of 1994), who heard similar interests voiced and shared the same passion for such a group, they came together as Co-Founders/Chairmen of the PROVIDENCE FULLCOURT BOARDROOM in the summer of 2011.

2. The excitement continues to build as PROVIDENCE FULLCOURT BOARDROOM is holding their first annual  PROVIDENCE FULLCOURT BOARDROOM  SUMMER WEEKEND OF STARS in the Providence area on August 9-12, 2012.  All events for that weekend are fundraisers to benefit: Marshon Brooks Foundation, Ryan Gomes’ Hoops for Heart Health Foundation, and PROVIDENCE FULLCOURT BOARDROOM Scholarships for Ed Cooley Basketball Camp for youth selected from Boys & Girls Club of Providence.

3. The primary event during this weekend is the PROVIDENCE FULLCOURT BOARDROOM STARS GOLF INVITATIONAL at Cranston Country Club (Cranston, RI) on Saturday, August 11th.

Some of those scheduled to be there include: Abdul Abdullah; Marshon Brooks; Mary Burke; Quinton Burton; Sean Canty; “Soup” Campbell; Chris Carter; Lou Cole; Ed Cooley; Ernie DiGregorio; Jacek Duda; Bill Fields; Trent Forbes; David Frye; Ryan Gomes; Joe Hassett; Sheiku Kabba; Britt King; David Kipfer; Ray Knight; Mark McAndrew; Lou Merloni; Abdul Mills; Eric Murdock; Jason Murdock; John Nolan; Paul Oristaglio; Rob Phelps; Al Roth; Marvin Saddler; Jerry Scott; Carlton Screen; God Shammgod; Abdul Shamsid-Deen; Dickey Simpkins; Michael Smith; Kevin Stacom; Aubrey Stallworth; Jamel Thomas; Otis Thorpe; Ricky Tucker; Tony Turner; Thomas Walters; Chris Watts; Eric Williams; Rudy Williams; Corey Wright; Darryl Wright; Kyle Wright; Jeff Xavier; AND MANY MORE!
4. The golf tournament will also feature individuals from other great colleges and universities across New England, including: Bristol Community College (Jenny Kate Ozug); Boston College (Stu Primus); University of Connecticut (Scott Burrell; Oliver Macklin; Chris Smith); University of Rhode Island (Jim Foster); and CCRI (Ken Hopkins; Ray Tessaglia).
5. Corporate sponsors of the weekend include the Boys & Girls Club of Providence; Cranston Country Club; Fuelocity; Graphic Innovations; Hasbro Children’s Hospital; Hundredproof Graphic; Ladder 133; McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant; Providence Biltmore; Red Door Spa by Elizabeth Arden; Snookers Sports Billiards Bar & Grill; The Whiskey Republic; Vanity Restaurant & Lounge, View Lounge and more.
6. Dickey Simpkins states “Our initial year has been as significant as envisioned.  And we are thrilled about the WEEKEND and the strong support from our Providence family.  Sean has put together an exciting schedule of events that all attending should find enjoyable and leave with anticipation for next summer’s event!”
7. For information on how to register for the golf event, and on the weekend in general, contact Sean Holley at:
704-701-9646
Twitter: @ProvFullctBrdrm
facebook.com/ProvidenceFullcourtBoardroom
Cox Sports was there for the PFB’s kickoff event at McFadden’s in Providence in November.  Kevin Stacom and Ed Cooley talked to Vin Parise about that night on Friars All Access, while Cox provided video highlights of it as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjHr-KazGgM

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