RBR Education Foundation

Mission Statement

The mission of the Red Bank Regional Education Foundation is to raise funds and distribute grants to support educational enrichment, which might not be included in a fiscally tight school budget. Additionally, the RBREF coordinates the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame and honors its inductees.

History

The Foundation was organized during the 1997-1998 school year with its primary focus as the technology needs of Red Bank Regional During its first year, the Foundation developed a set of educational goals; a hardware, software, and services plan to attain those goals; and a budget to implement that plan. Since the budget was way beyond the Foundation's resources, a one-time ballot expenditure of $150,000 was proposed and successfully supported. The Foundation continued in a technical advisory role until the 1999-2000 school year when a Director of Technology was appointed.

During the 2001-2002 school year, the Foundation sponsored the first Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame recognition day. Beginning in the Fall of 2002 the Foundation extended its scope to embrace the needs of the Visual and Performing Arts program. During the 2003/2004, the Foundation raised record contributions of over $43,000. Two weeks after a very successful Distinguished Alumni Hall Dinner, Max Weinberg joined the school Jazz Band for a memorable concert and reception. The Sunfield Foundation made a most generous grant of $25,222 for state of the art technology to bring our auditorium to a level worthy of the talents that we are fortunate enough to showcase. These included a wireless sound system, a band shell, a wireless intercom system, upgrades to the lighting system, and a stage shop for set construction and instructional needs which were installed during the 2004-2005 school year. The Foundation provided management and staff for the operation of the school store, the Buc Stop.

While many of the Foundation members who provided leadership during this significant growth phase completed their commitments to the Foundation, new membership added during the 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 school years reinvented the Foundation and expanded its mission. New events were incorporated and the Foundation made major grants during 2009-2009 and 2009-2010 to support both technology and the arts.

Meetings

The Red Bank Regional Education Foundation meets monthly (September through June), typically on the first Tuesday of each month. The meetings begin at 7:30 pm, and are held in the Board of Education Meeting Room in the Board offices at the back of the school campus. All are welcome to join in the monthly meetings.

2010-11 Officers

President: Paul Noglows
Vice President: Taugh Lynch
Secreatry: Kelly Senkeleski
Treasurer: Patty Metlitz

2010-11 Board Members

Dale Bitman
Herb Geiss
Cindy Mendoza
Daniel O’Hern, Jr.
Stanley Sickels
Jacqueline Caruso-Smith
Stuart Tartarone
William Wetzel

Fund Raising

The Foundation sponsors a number of fund raising activities during the year. Our signature event is the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner in the spring. In addition, we solicit funds directly from parents. Finally, we are looking to diversify our funding by seeking alumni support.

You Can Help

You can become a member of the Foundation by making a donation. Contributions of all amounts are welcome; a contribution of $10.00 entitles you to membership in the Foundation. Please send all contributions to Red Bank Regional Education Foundation, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver, NJ 07739.
You can also help by volunteering to help with organizing and running some of our events during the year.
For more information, please send email to rbr.ed.found@comcast.net or call Paul Noglows at 732 345-0447.