Welcoming Josh Sheets
Please join CAMP Rehoboth in welcoming its latest staff member, Josh Sheets. Josh started on December 4 as the Health and Wellness Specialist, and will coordinate and provide HIV education, testing, and distribution of materials in Rehoboth and West Sussex County at several locations. Josh’s previous experience includes positions at the Delaware HIV Consortium, ChristianaCare, and Kent Sussex Community Services. Josh also acted as the coordinator of the AIDS Walk in Rehoboth Beach for three years. Welcome, Josh!
CAMP Rehoboth is deeply grateful to both Jerry Filbin and Sharon Morgan for expanding their roles to cover CAMPsafe services in western Sussex County throughout 2023. Jerry and Sharon will continue on to train Josh in the coming months and have both reported looking forward to retiring (again). Thank you, Jerry and Sharon! ▼
The British Are Coming!
The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus is gearing up for its signature President’s Day weekend concert, “The British Are Coming!” The invasion will boast tunes from the Beatles, George Michael, the Spice Girls, Queen, Adele, Elton John, the Bee Gees, and more. The Chorus, lead by Artistic Director Doug Yetter, will be accompanied by David Zipse and the CAMP Chorus Band. Attendees will be treated to medleys galore for a comprehensive English music experience. (For more on the concert, see our interview with Doug on page 69.)
Appreciating Our Volunteers
On Friday, November 17, CAMP Rehoboth celebrated its volunteers at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. Held the Friday before Thanksgiving, CAMP Rehoboth shared in the spirit of giving thanks, providing a social space and catered food, courtesy of Greater Good Events. Several door prizes were raffled off to lucky attendees, including packs of the Passion Pride beer collaboration with Dogfish Head and gift cards to local establishments. ▼
CROP Returns to the Food Bank
A CAMP Rehoboth Outreach Program (CROP) team of nine "Frequent Fooders" returned to the Food Bank of Delaware in Milford on Tuesday, November 14. This time 400 backpacks were assembled for weekend breakfasts and lunches for school kids. Food insecurity remains a fact of life for many Delaware families, so CROP is continuing to help. There are visits scheduled to the Food Bank every two months throughout 2024. Come join us! ▼
Lights! Sound! Action!
This fall, CAMP Rehoboth Community Center has continued the renovations enabled by funds secured under the Community Reinvestment Fund’s Bond Bill earlier this year. In November, MidSouth Audio installed a new light and sound system in the Elkins-Archibald Atrium. The permanent light and sound system will allow for greater use and rental of the atrium. Halogen indoor lighting has been replaced with LED lights to be more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Additionally, a new HVAC system was installed on the second floor of 37 Baltimore Avenue; new gutters (with debris protectors!) were installed at 37 and 39 Baltimore; and new electrical work was completed, finalizing several of this fall’s projects.
Renovations will continue into the winter season, and will include new carpeting, painted walls, an accessibility lift to 39 Baltimore, an updated security system, several door replacements, and more. The center will enjoy a refresh heading into 2024, creating a more welcoming experience for all visitors and community members. Special thanks goes out to Carol Brice, who has been instrumental in guiding the renovations and repairs. ▼