May 9, 2006
For Immediate Release

Regional Education Foundation Announces 17th Annual Golf Tournament May 22

BLACKSTONE VALLEY - The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation is hosting its 17th annual golf tournament onMonday, May 22 at Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton, MA. There’s still time to sign up but space is limited!

Proceeds from the golf tournament support curriculum grants to schools and other education programs in the Blackstone Valley. Last year the tournament raised over $25,000.

Player spots and sponsorship opportunities ranging from $200 to $2,500 are still available. The fee for just golfing, which includes a sumptuous lunch and dinner, is $200 per golfer. To sponsor or register please contact Cheryl or Susan at the BVCC Education Foundation at 508-234-9090.

Signed up already as this year’s Tournament Sponsors are Commonwealth National Bank, Gaudette Insurance Agency, Heritage Design Group and UniBank. Major Sponsors include: Bowditch & Dewey, Graham, Love, Huckins, & Shepherd, Jon R. LeClaire Builders, Koopman Lumber Company, Millbury Federal Credit Union, National Grid, Osterman Associated Companies, SR Weiner & Associates, St. Camillus Health Center, and Sunshine Sign Company.

“The business community’s support for education through this golf tournament makes a tremendous difference to our schools,” said Christine Prunier, golf committee chair and Millbury Credit Union vice president.

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About the Chamber

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the Blackstone River Valley's eleven member towns in Massachusetts: Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge. The mission of the chamber is to promote the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley, meet the needs of the Chamber's business members, while providing leadership on issues which impact the economy and quality of life in the Valley.

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About the Education Foundation

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, Inc. is the not-for-profit umbrella organization for all Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce school-business related activities and cultural programs. Our Mission: To lead and support education that promotes workforce development and enhances the quality of life in the Blackstone Valley.