Spring Is in the Air in the CAMP
Rehoboth Courtyard
Ahhh, the shirts have come off in the
Courtyard! Can summer be far away? Oh, I guess that does need a bit more
explanation. What I meant to say was that the construction workers have
been enjoying this warmer weather and are working without their shirts
or sweatshirts. It’s amazing how word of this has spread through
downtown prompting visitors to CAMP Rehoboth to stay just a bit longer
watching the CAMP Courtyard progress.
Speaking of progress, it has been a very
busy month for Bancroft Construction. The underground plumbing is in;
the underground electric lines are in place; the concrete has been
poured in the east driveway, around the Courtyard landscape beds and for
the front sidewalk; plus the pavers have been laid in the back quarter
of the CAMP Courtyard. The most visible change to the construction
project is the steelwork which was delivered AND put in place in just
two days. Please note the American flag flying from the top-most girder.
(I have a fear of heights that dates back to my teenage years. Watching
the steelworkers walk those beams some two stories off the ground was
truly a scary experience for me.) Now, with the “bones” in place,
you can really begin to see the building’s shape. Also, with the
paving complete in the rear of the CAMP Courtyard, you can get an idea
of what promises to be an awesome meeting space for the community.
This past weekend, Mary and I were
invited to lunch at the home of some CAMP friends. The two gentlemen had
out-of-state women friends visiting and they were hoping that Mary and I
could describe and promote the women’s community in Rehoboth Beach.
The goal was to convince their good friends to relocate from an
expensive, less than gay-friendly locale to Rehoboth Beach. While Mary
and I are quite “verbal,” I have to confess that I don’t think we
did the assignment justice. I forgot to describe how this community
takes care of each other in the most incredible ways. And how do you
really explain that Rehoboth is a “state of being”? I described
groups, activities and the accepting nature of the overall community.
All of which contribute to making Rehoboth Beach a great place to live
but I think I failed miserably at explaining how you just feel that you
belong here. It is so much more than feeling accepted. You are just you.
Gay is a non-issue! Now don’t write to me to say that some uninitiated
person clerking in some Route 1 outlet made a disparaging remark when
you hugged your partner. It is so clearly the exception rather than the
rule that it comes as a complete surprise. True?
For those of us who call Rehoboth
“home” whether full-time or as often as we can be here, I am asking
you to consider adding your support to CAMP Rehoboth’s capital
campaign this spring. Each dollar contributed brings us closer to the
reality of a Community Center with “room for all.” Please stop by to
see our progress the next time you are in town. I’m sure you will
agree that this is a project worthy of your support. You may choose to
join the GEM Club (see page 8), support an item on the Wish List (see
link on CAMP Rehoboth's main page) or give to the CAMPus fund. Whatever
your choice, we are grateful for your contribution.
Beth Fitton is Development Director of
CAMP Rehoboth. She may be reached at beth@camprehoboth.com
or by calling 302-227-5620.
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