In our early days in Rehoboth Beach, many of the local restaurants and bars would end the summer with a “survivor’s party.” I’m not sure if that tradition continues, but the feeling certainly does, and I’m glad to say that we did—survive the summer, that is—and are looking forward to the beautiful fall season in coastal Delaware. I’ve said it many times over the years: this is my favorite season in RB and I look forward to the slightly more relaxed (though still exciting) days of September and October.
Many thanks goes to all the people who helped make Sundance 2010 a success, and in the process clear over $110,000 for CAMP Rehoboth. None of it could happen without the many Sundance Sponsors, Supporters, Hosts, auction donors and volunteers whose combined efforts provided the foundation for this event. I am always awed by the support we receive for Sundance, and amazed at the generosity of this community. Next year, we will celebrate the 24th Sundance and in 2012, the silver anniversary—25 years! We’re looking to expand the host committee in preparation for that big celebration. To get involved email steve@camprehoboth.com.
I applaud the work of the Log Cabin Republicans which resulted in the recent ruling by a United States District Court to overturn “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” because of its unconstitutional violation of servicemembers’ rights to free speech and due process. Though the court battle is far from over, and with Congress dragging its feet on the issue, it is good to see some action against this horrible law.
Mistakes happen to the best of us, and many of our readers noticed that a page of CAMPshots was missing from the Labor Day issue. The page included photos from the Purple Parrot, Idalie Adams’ art opening, and Poodle Beach. To make up for our mistake we’re printing that missing page in full on page 88 of this issue. The missing page is already available in the online version of the August 27 issue of Letters and will not be included in the current September 17 online edition.
The updated CAMP Rehoboth website has been in operation for almost a year now, and has given us a much easier tool for communication. This fall we will be implementing a new e-commerce design on the site that will make it easier to shop for CAMP Rehoboth merchandise, pay for CAMP memberships, and purchase tickets online. A part of our site already includes a Rehoboth Beach Guide; links to that guide are available to CAMP Rehoboth Business Partners. Contact Tricia Massella at CAMP Rehoboth for information on becoming a Business Partner.
While I’m on the subject of communication, Facebook is an easy way to keep up with what’s happening at CAMP Rehoboth on a daily basis. To “like” us on Facebook, search for CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, or go to facebook.com/ camprehoboth.communitycenter, or follow the link on the Facebook sidebar.
It’s always a little sad to see the summer come to a close, but there were many memorable things that happened during this past season: The Summer CAMP Beach House Challenge got off to a great start. The Volunteer on Vacation program completed a busy summer schedule with multiple events. We had the first CAMP Rehoboth 5K. The membership program continued to steadily grow into its second year of operation. Activities and programs continued to expand at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. Thousands of condoms were packaged and distributed through our CAMPsafe program. Most exciting of all, during the summer we continued to see a rise in the number of young people discovering Rehoboth Beach for the very first time—and that makes me very optimistic about the future!