This weekend I was in Rehoboth and I had the pleasure of enjoying Marc Acito's first article in Camp Rehoboth, and I had to write and tell you that I enjoyed it immensely. I look forward to his continued input. His witty and engaging writing style is very similar to Fay's (CAMPout columnist Fay Jacobs), who I have enjoyed for a long time. I thoroughly enjoy the writings of people who write about the every day things we encounter. After all, it is what made Seinfeld such a huge success. Keep up the good work, and you will bring joy to many.
Fay, your column in this month's issue was one of your best. They always provide me with a good laugh, but this was a real belly buster.
Hope to see you all soon,
Karen West
On January 20th of this year, Henry Eagle, a bright and shining star, passed into the heavens to soar with other eagles. With a phone call, our friend Jackie Ignacio set into motion a show of compassion and caring that I personally have never witnessed. She contacted CAMP Rehoboth and told them of Henry's passing and my wish for a memorial. I could not have done it myself because it seems I was lost for several days.
Steve, Murray, and Kathy, although faced with a deadline for their first issue of Letters, came on board full force and told me, "Just let us have the picture you would like used for Henry's memorial. Don't worry about anything. We'll take care of it." They proceeded to produce a memorial for Henry, with the help of Epworth Methodist Church, that was not only beautiful, but one that hit home for the wide variety of friends and family who attended. Although I had thought about what I would say about Henry, who I still love more than life, I was so overwhelmed with the memorial, I virtually could not think.
Henry and I have never been in the "main stream" of the gay community, but CAMP Rehoboth made me feel as if we were there everyday with the love they showed. Thank you Steve, Murray, and Kathy for making a very difficult period in my life more manageable. I love you all very much. And a very special thank you to Jackie and Mac Ignacio who made me realize just how much Henry was loved. And to Audra Rivers who showed me that regardless of the amount of time we have been apart, she can always be counted on to help.
See you at Sundance 2001,
Fred Hertrich
Your calls are needed to help move Delaware's non-discrimination bill forward. The Human Rights Campaign supports the efforts of the ACLU-Delaware Gay and Lesbian Rights Project, which is leading the efforts on this non-discrimination bill. HRC strongly encourages you to lobby for the bill, to get involved in the ACLU-Delaware Gay and Lesbian Rights Project's constituent lobbying efforts, and to support the Lesbian and Gay Rights Project's work.
Talking points for lobbying members of the Delaware State House Labor Committee:
House Bill 99 (HB 99), the Non-Discrimination bill would:
Prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, housing, accommodations, insurance and public contracts.
The bill's provisions would not apply to religious corporations, associations or societies.
The bill specifies that employers will not be required to provide domestic partner benefits.
You can make a difference. Take action now!
With strong grassroots support, including your help, the Lesbian and Gay Rights Project believes that HB 99 has a real chance of moving forward in the 2001 state legislative session. Remember that there is every reason for any person concerned about civil rights to support this bill.
Delaware residents please contact members of the Delaware State House Labor Committee and urge them to pass HB 99 out of committee. The committee members (district numbers are in parentheses) are:
Rep. Vincent Lofink (27), 577-8723
Rep. William Oberle (24) 744-4173
Rep. Bruce Reynolds (15) 577-8704
Rep. Pamela Thornburg (29) 744-4175
Rep. Michael Mulrooney (17) 577-8476
Rep. Hazel Plant (2) 577-8476
Rep. Arthur Scott (3) 577-8476
Rep. John Viola (26) 577-8476
Finally, plan to attend Lobby Day, sponsored by the Lesbian and Gay Rights Project, on Tuesday, April 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Legislative Hall in Dover.