A Brief History

Tuesday, March 17, 1992

A meeting called by Barrington Public Schools Superintendent Phil Streifer to discuss the idea of an educational foundation as a result of budget cuts by the school committee and dwindling state funds.

  1. Long Term Communication program emphasizes the quality of the program and need for improvement
  2. Develop a long range plan to raise funds

Monday, May 18, 1992

An organizational meeting of the BEF board was held. Members present were: James Rosenberg, Gary Eddins, Robert Twomey, Lucille Berlin, Ismail Saltuk, Cathy Ray, Doug Ashby, Phil Streifer, Toby Page and Patrick Scott.

Presidents

  • June 3, 1992-1997: Robert Twomey
  • 1997-1998: Jeff Brenner
  • 1998-2000: Linda Diebold
  • 2000-2002: Debbie Thurston
  • 2002-2004: Karen Pet
  • 2004-2005: Joy Hearn
  • 2005-2006: Joy Hearn and Gary Eddins
  • 2006-2007: Gary Eddins and Caroline Tortolani
  • 2007-2008: Caroline Tortolani and Nancy Burlingame
  • 2008-2009: Nancy Burlingame and Maria Barry
  • 2009-2010: Maria Barry and Martha Wallick
  • 2010-2011: Martha Wallick and Barbara Green
  • 2011-2012: Barbara Green and Dara Iserson

Secretary

  • June 3, 1992-2005: Gary Eddins
  • 2005-2011: Geri McCarthy
  • 2011–2012: Martha Wallick

Treasurer

  • June 3, 1992-1994: Ismail Saltuk
  • 1994-2007: Robert Caliri
  • 2007-2009: Laurie Ward
  • 2009-2012: Renee Reilly

Rubber Duck Race

  • First one: October 24, 1993
    • Gross Receipts: $24,350
    • Expenses: $16,778.26
    • Net Profit: $7,571.74
  • March 8, 1993: The idea grew out of a sub-committee.
  • April 7, 1993: 1st mentioned in minutes by Tom Coombs

Telethon

  • First one: April 29, 30 and May 1, 1996
    • Ginny McQueen mentioned it at a meeting on February 7, 1996.
    • Net Profit: $13,791.00