Tuesday June 4, 2013
The Swan Club
Shore Road, Glenwood Landing, NY 11547
Cocktails 6:00 PM        Followed by Dinner & Show

Please RSVP by May 20, 2013

The tax-deductible portion of your ticket is $75

Our 2013 Honorees:
Mr. Mark Sanchez: NY Jets Quarterback
Rev. Regena Thomas: Former Secretary of State of New Jersey
Mr. Philip Castaldo: UFOLI President

Super Bowl Sponsor $5000 Full table
Full table – 10 seats
Outside Back Cover Banner Recognition
Table Top acknowledgement

Pro Bowl Sponsor $3500
Full table – 10 seats
Inside Back Cover Banner Recognition

Several dozen college freshmen who had previously attended The D’Brickashaw Ferguson Foundation’s Skills and Drills Conference as high school seniors, returned to attend the Foundation’s annual  Homecoming Youth Conference. The event was held on January 8, 2013, on the campus of Hofstra University. The homecoming conference provided them an opportunity to discuss the ups and downs of their first semester experience. The topics of discussion included: biggest surprises, successes and failures, and the pros and cons of college life.

Overall, the college students liked their experience; however, they were surprised by the amount of responsibility and the level of maturity required, to be successful. They noted that at times they had too much time on your hands, and it was important to be able to manage your time wisely. The college students noted that the faculty can have a sense of humor; however, it was not all fun and games. Students are held accountable for their actions and you no longer have the safety net of parents, teachers, counselors, and high school administrators.  The college students also noted being surprised by the level of diversity on campus and having to live with strangers. They also expressed surprise about the cost of textbooks and noted that the scholarship from the D’Brickashaw Ferguson Foundation helped offset these expenses.

Then the conversations deepened. The students revealed their successes and failures in their first semester college experience. Many discussed actually failing classes for the first time ever, and what that was like. Others discussed failing to have good study habits and getting lost on the giant college campus (everything is not in one building anymore). For the most part, the students were able to adjust and noted that being involved in clubs and extra curricula activities helped because they were able to make friends with others who shared their interests and who were experiencing some of the same challenges.

Finally, the “D’Brickashaw Ferguson Foundation Homecoming Youth Conference” gave the college students an opportunity to discuss what aspects of the “Skills & Drills” mentoring program helped them the most. The students really benefitted from time management skills and how to focus and study assignments. They also learned to adapt their learning styles, network, and how to effectively use college resources. In reflecting on their experiences, they wished they had more information on other scholarships, had a better understanding of core curriculum, and had a tutorial on the importance of meeting with an advisor and how to select classes. This discussion not only helped the students, it also helped the Foundation’s organizers adapt their curriculum for future “Skills & Drills” programs.

View more photos from the event here:

Homecoming Conference - De-Mystify College Life

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In fact, the Foundation will host another program April 23, 2013 whereby information and suggestions derived from this conference will be applied to the “Skills & Drills program.

As we continue to build the Mentorship Program, your support as a volunteer is always appreciated and welcomed.

For more information please visit us at:

http://www.dbrickashawfergusonfoundation.org,which describes our mentoring program and has several videos on past events.

Build a Bike 2012

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Photo credit: Kevin P. Coughlin | Jets offensive tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson, second from left, signs a football at a Barnes & Noble in Carle Place. (July 21, 2012)

By KIMBERLEY A. MARTIN  kimberley.martin@newsday.com

D’Brickashaw Ferguson sat at a table inside the employee break room, surrounded by the handful of people who had helped him transfer his ideas onto paper.

On the second floor of a Barnes & Noble in Carle Place, just five days before he reports to training camp in Cortland, the Jets’ left tackle spoke of his latest effort to give back to his Long Islandcommunity: a children’s book.

At a book launch Saturday morning, Ferguson introduced “GO GREEN!,” the first installment in his “Brick’s Way” series, which aims to “entertain children while inspiring them to make a difference in their community.”

“We wanted to put out a message we could be proud of,” said theFreeport native, who was joined by his wife, Kirsten, his mother, Rhunette, and Mascot Books co-founder and CEO Naren Aryal.

Ferguson took his post behind a lectern and began reading “GO GREEN!” aloud to dozens of children and their parents. They had all come to see their hometown hero, and in turn, Ferguson took his time signing every book, football and jersey after the reading.

Read the full article here Watch Newsday’s video here View photos from the event here

“Bricks Way” Written by D’Brickashaw Ferguson

Book Signing – July 21st, 2012 from 11am – 12pm

Barnes & Noble

County Glen Center 91 Old County Road, Carle Place, NY 11514

4^th Annual Dinner Dance Event

Visit D’Brickashaw as he MC the Event and view Photos Here

June 11^th 2012

This year 2012, the D’BRICKASHAW FERGUSON FOUNDATION continues to execute its mission by awarding scholarships to more than 30 (thirty) deserving students across several school districts throughout Long Island and beyond. These districts include Malvern, Baldwin, Freeport, Hempstead, Roosevelt, Uniondale Brooklyn and the Bronx. In addition to these high school seniors receiving awards ranging from $500.00 to $2500.00 each, awards were also granted to undergraduates.

In fact, some of these undergraduates went as far south as Virginia to continue their undergraduate studies.

D,Brickashaw Ferguson, New York Jets Offensive Tackle and Founder of The D’BRICKASHAW FERGUSON FOUNDATION:

Building Communities One Brick At A Time And SAKS FIFTH AVE And MORGAN STANLEY/ SMITH BARNEY

Extends a welcome to a private shopping event with SAKS FIFTH  AVENUE’S V.P. Fashion Director, Eric Jennings. On June7, 2012. 10% of the event’s proceed up to $2500.00 was granted to THE D’BRICKASHAW FERGUSON FOUNDATION

View more photos from the event Here

On May 21st, 2012 The Foundation hosted its 3^rd annual Skill And Drills Event under the umbrella of its Mentorship Program. High school seniors from about eight different high schools on Long Island, accounting for about 200 students, came together at Hofstra University to attend a conference which dealt with “How To Prepare For First Semester Experience In College” as well as learn how to interact with others of totally different background and culture.

Through the Brick Bowl aspect of the event, presentations ,answers and questions sessions, students earnestly and eagerly embraced all that the conference had to offer.

View 2012 Skills and Drills photos Here