Eastern Education Foundation
Welcome
The Eastern Education Foundation (EEF) was established for the purpose of providing funding for events, projects, trips and educational activities that fall outside of the school board budget. All of the funds we raise and distribute are through the efforts of the Board of Trustees.
The EEF is comprised of community residents, mostly parents of current or former Eastern students. We meet quarterly as a group to discuss fund-raising activities and to vote on the distribution of funds. There are also numerous other times when various committee members meet to plan, organize and implement fund-raising events. We work very closely with school administrators, teachers, other parent organizations, community groups and local businesses.
Pressure is never exerted upon anyone to contribute, even though the EEF is organized as a tax exempt organization. Therefore any contributions made are tax deductible. Instead, we run several fun filled events throughout the year. In addition, we host the "Taste of the Town" in the spring, whereby area food establishments display and share their culinary delights with all attendees.
We have no specific criteria for the distribution of funds. Typically, requests are generated by teachers, club organizers or student groups. One is limited only by his/her own imagination when requesting funds because we encourage creativity. The EEF also provides scholarship funds.
As with any volunteer group, the EEF is always looking for new blood to infuse new ideas and concepts for fundraising. Should you have an interest in joining not only a marvelous organization, but also a terrific group of people, please email or call at: (609) 352-4746.
Rob Silk, President
Goals
- 1. To raise funds to enhance the quality of education programs at Eastern Regional
- 2. To encourage creativity among employees by supporting unique projects
- 3. To encourage members of the community who have technological expertise to share their knowledge with teachers and students
- 4. To provide stipends and grants for teachers to develop and integrate technology into their classroom curriculum
- 5. To promote development of the entire student body through enrichment activities
- 6. To provide staff with support and assistance to enhance technological skills and expertise
- 7. To utilize technology to support community programs and events
Funded Projects
- Student Literary Magazine
- Science Department
- Model United Nations Student Conference
- History Department
- Eastern Robotics Team
- Photography Club
- Pottery Club
- Interact & Varsity Clubs
- College Registry Program
- Poetry Club
- Success Club
- All Purpose, Lighted Athletic Field
- Color Guard
- New Distance Learning Lab
- Wrestling Team
- Girls Lacrosse Team
- Football Team
- Baseball Team
- Cheerleading Team
- School Beautification Project
- Easterns Center for the Performing Arts
- Project Graduation
Officers
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Rob Silk | President |
| Bob Wurster | Vice President |
| Allen Raevsky | Treasurer |
| Valerie Marchitto | Secretary |
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees consists of no less than nine (9) or more than thirty (30) members. Board members serve two years or longer, if so desired, as non-compensated volunteers.
The Board of Trustees meets annually on the 4th Monday in October, at 7:00pm in order to elect officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer), appoint members as necessary, and transact other such pertinent business.
Support
From a financial standpoint, if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the EEF, simply send a check, in the amount desired, made out to:
Eastern Education foundation, Inc.
Rob Silk, President EEF
Laurel Oak Road, P.O. Box 1034
Voorhees, NJ 08043-0995
Upon receipt of your gift, an acknowledgement will be forwarded to you, if desired, for tax purposes. If you would like more information about the Eastern Education Foundation, or if you would like to consider membership on the Board of Trustees, please contact Rob Silk by email or by calling (609) 352-4746.