Connections
In the entertaining and touching movie, The Lion
King, they sing and talk about the circle of life. There are many
definitions of circle but the ones that are most thought provoking are:
"the area within which something acts, exerts influence;"
"a complete series forming a connected whole;" or "a
number of persons bound by a common tie." Our circle of life is our
community that connects groups of people who have common interests and a
shared sense of purpose and caring. From the CAMP perspective, we have a
wonderful and diverse community of individuals who gives us strength and
continuously rekindles our spirit of togetherness. People in our
community generously give money as we’ve seen by the continued success
of the Founders’ Circle Capital Campaign. But, people in our community
also truly give of themselves through their energy and time to help our
community as a whole move forward with dignity and pride. CAMP Rehoboth
prides itself on helping to organize our community on many fronts and
promoting social change but our community truly has a life of its own
that transcends events, programs and services and goes beyond the lives
of us all. The Community Center seeks to be the place where all our
different circles can connect and will continue as a tribute to each and
every person who makes a contribution, long after we are gone.
Founders’ Circle
CAMP Rehoboth promotes community participation and
development through membership in our Founders’ Circle Capital
Campaign, which is the economic dimension of our community. Through all
of our efforts to build a full-service Community Center that will be an
inclusive home for everyone, we encourage team spirit and tolerance.
Only then can we continue to build our base of influence and power. The
more influence that we have, the more we can achieve our community’s
objectives and affect positive changes.
It’s important for each and every one of you to
decide what your role will be in our community. We encourage you to be a
catalyst for change. Make suggestions, promote action, and above all,
appreciate each others’ differences and learn from one another. A
great way to learn about others is to join the Founders’ Circle and be
a part of the cornerstone of our Community Center. Every person who
joins the Founders’ Circle within the first five years of the Capital
Campaign that began in 2001, will have their names inscribed in the
official records as Charter Members. The Founders’ Circle is a diverse
and unique group of individuals, businesses and foundations who are the
different voices for our community. It is an opportunity to come
together with others to achieve a special goal and to form relationships
that offer love and support.
It’s an easy process to join. Simply complete the
pledge form included in this issue. Join the 287 Founders’ Circle
members who have pledged $734,243 to date. You can choose from one of 8
membership levels and from one of several ways to make payments that fit
your budget. We accept cash, checks, American Express, MasterCard or
VISA. You can also make a gift of real estate or appreciated stock. We
also urge you to take advantage of matching gift programs if they are
available to you. A matching gift program will enable you to pledge at a
higher level. You also can give membership gifts to family and friends
who believe in the value of community. CAMP Rehoboth is a 501(c)(3)
organization and contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of
the law.
"Wherever you go, whatever you do, a little
piece of you stays there. Like your circle in the sand that the tide
cannot wash away. You’ve made your mark on eternity."
–M. Morgan
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