CONTACT THE BOROUGH IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE
For more information about the Borough Improvement League and Old Franklin School, please contact the president, Tyreen Reuter, at ayersallenhouse@msn.com or by calling 732-452-1381.
We welcome local youth and school groups interested in touring the building, and can provide access and a written history whenever a member is unable to provide a tour.
OFFICERS & CHAIRPERSONS
President - Tyreen Reuter - 732-452-1381
Vice President - Kay McCormack - 732-548-1976
Treasurer - Lorraine Bachman
Recording Secretary - Gloria Dittman
Corresponding Secretary - Ruth Skudlarek
Membership Chairperson - Ileana Rivera - 908-406-6112
House/Restoration Chairperson - Phyllis Boeddinghaus - 732-548-1391
House Tour Chairperson - Position Currently Vacant
Rental Chairperson - Janena Benjamin - 848-250-1258
Scrapbook Chairperson - Karen McNamara
LINKS TO SOME OF OUR "FRIENDS" - OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Metuchen-Edison Historical Society
the local historical society, whose programs and Grimstead Room archives enhance the knowledge and understanding of our local history.
Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce
the local chamber of commerce, and organizer of the many events that make Metuchen a special place to live and work.
Edison Memorial Tower Corporation
the EMTC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, strives to preserve, promote, and manage the Edison Memorial Tower and Museum in the Menlo Park section of Edison Township.
New Jersey State Federation of Womens' Clubs
the B.I.L. is affiated with the NJSFWC, founded in 1894, to provide women with opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.
Family Friends
a non-profit, non-sectarian, 100% volunteer-run organization, founded in 1984, sponsoring playgroups, social activities, support, and more for families with young children.
Metuchen-Edison-Woodbridge YMCA
the local branch of the YMCA, devoted to building "strong kids, strong families, strong communities."
Laura Cubbage-Draper
the Creative Memories consultant who has so generously been assisting us with our Scrapbooking Evenings to benefit the Scholarship Fund.
Earthsongs Studio
created by member and frequent B.I.L. supporter Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella and her husband, Nino Pasqual LaStella. Linda also developed the 2008 Junebug Artfest in cooperation with the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, taking place every Friday evening in June 2008, when the sidewalks of Metuchen will be transformed into a "haven for artists and a heaven for art lovers", with art exhibits and performers.