The Barrington Education Foundation (BEF) is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the support and enrichment of all students within the Barrington Public Schools. Founded in 1992, BEF has raised and awarded over $550,000 to fund a wide range of programs, technology and materials. Through an annual grant cycle, monies raised return to the schools, providing direct benefit for the enrichment of students in all schools and grades in the district. BEF uses proceeds from its two annual fundraising events, the Rubber Ducky Race in the fall, and the BEF Telethon in the spring, as well as donations from individuals and United Way donations, to provide funding for these annual grant awards. In addition,, BEF was the recipient of a generous and significant charity contribution from the CVS Charity Classic Golf Tournament and a legislative grant sponsored by State Representative Susan Story, both of which helped tremendously in BEF's ability to grant such deserving programs. Who We Are For 2007-2008, BEF's volunteer board is proud to list the following members: Co-Presidents: Caroline Tortolani and Nancy Burlingame Secretary: Geri McCarthy Corresponding Secretary: Debbie Jerome Treasurer: Laurie Ward Members: Valerie Connor Gay Egan Tracy Daugherty Maria Barry Laurie Farnham Julie Vanier Nancy Burlingame Mary DeWitt Martha Wallick Heidi Dolan Barbara Green Laurie Ward Gary Eddins Camilla Hemingway Dara Iserson Debbie Jerome Geri McCarthy Ron Tarro Caroline Tortolani Karen Waterman 1999-2007: Barrington Education Foundation. All Rights Reserved.