LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
CAMP Rehoboth Community Center Founder's Circle Update |
by Andrea Andrus |
The success of the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center Project and its Founders' Circle Capital Campaign does not rest with any one person. Instead, our continued success will be due to a great desire on the part of many people to create a home for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and for the community-at-large. We envision a full-service and vibrant community center full of people who are connecting with others with a sense of celebration, pride and purpose. We have made great strides toward that vision. The generosity of our Founders' Circle members made it possible to purchase the property in 2002 that is now our home at 39 Baltimore Avenue. A significant number of people visit our Community Center each day. Some come to visit while others stop in for information or to volunteer. Many individuals and groups reserve meeting space during each week to socialize, solve community problems or to create events and happenings for our community. It comes as no surprise that our biggest challenge is space. We need to meet our goal of raising $1,000,000 through our Founders' Circle Capital Campaign in order to renovate and develop adequate space to meet our community's need for a full-service community center. Unique fundraising events have always been an important part of life at CAMP Rehoboth. The Founders' Circle Black and White Beach Ball is no exception. It was created as a fundraising event and as a way to honor and salute the members of the Founders' Circle who have given generously at all levels to make the Community Center dream a reality. This event has a very positive impact on both fundraising and on building a sense of community. The Founders' Circle is committed to honoring all members by permanently inscribing their names, or the names of a loved one, as charter members. Names will be inscribed in the official Founders' Circle records, and depending on the membership level, names will also be inscribed on a brick, a tile, a door or a room. For those of you who join at the highest level of "Founder," we will insure that all of your names, or the names of loved ones, receive the highest level of recognition. As the Community Center design begins to unfold, our architect will explore the most meaningful way to achieve such recognition. And should the design entail an open space environment or only a limited number of rooms, then an inspiring and artistic concept will be created that dramatically honors all those who have been so generous to contribute at the highest level of "Founder." So, don't delay! Become a member of the Founders' Circle Capital Campaign today and be honored at the Black and White (And Red All Over) Beach Ball for supporting the vision to build a strong community. If you're already a member, encourage a friend or family member to join. CAMP Rehoboth is a 501(c)(3) organization and contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Simply complete the pledge form at the end of this article and mail it to CAMP Rehoboth. As our thank you for making a difference, you will receive special member gift(s). Let's join together for the common good and invest in our community! Pledge Form available in PDF format HEREAndrea Andrus may be reached at 302-227-5620, or by e-mail at andrea@camprehoboth.com. |
LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 13, No. 4 May 2, 2003. |