LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
The Way I See It |
by Steve Elkins, Editor |
As we prepare to begin the 1998 summer season and all that comes with it, I cant help but reflect on where we have been these last eight yearsand where we are going. It has been an incredible time for CAMP Rehoboth and I am thankful for everyone who has involved themselves in our work and in the activities of our community. This year, as we have done for the last five, we will again be conducting sensitivity training with the Rehoboth Police. And you will be hearing much more about our new CAMPsafe program from its director, Michael Cover.
Speaking of where we are going, if all goes according to plan the CAMP Rehoboth office at 39 Baltimore Avenue will be moving from its present location next to Lambda Rising to the other side of the courtyard (at the same address). The move will give us some much needed space to expand. The move will also involve some construction and a lot of painting, so if you know how to use a paintbrush and have a little time on your hands, give us a call. Which, of course, leads me right into this next proposition. It seems that my partner, Murray, has come up with a plan for repainting the rainbow fence in the CAMP courtyard that involves fourteen colors and hopefully, as many bodies. Along with Barry Becker, Lori Kline, and Alex Yearley, he tells me that they are planning a fabulous Tom Sawyer paint-the-fence party on Wednesday, April 22 (in case of rain, April 29) beginning at 9 a.m. Food, music and good company will be provided. Wear your old clothes, lots of sun screen, and bring a paintbrush if possible. Im sure well hear quite a few versions of Over the Rainbow before the day is over! Many of you may remember several years ago when the Gay Mens Chorus of Washington gave a benefit performance for Sussex County AIDS Committee. Well get ready because its going to happen again, so be sure to save Saturday night, June 27! In the meantime, you may also remember that because the Chorus is so generous with their time and talents we provide housing for them while they are here. Anyone who has a room or rooms they would like to offer should call Glenn or Kathy at SCAC. The rooms will be needed for both Friday and Saturday nights, June 26-27. It is my understanding that we could also use a volunteer or volunteers to coordinate housing for this event, so if organization is something in which you excel and youve got a little time, help, we need you. While Im talking about SCAC, Wally Johnson and Larry Beach, the owners of Bear on the Beach, are raffling a Princess Di Beanie Baby to benefit the organization. Tickets are $1.00 and may be purchased at Bear on the Beach, SCAC, Blue Moon, or Cloud 9. Rumor has it that there is a little friendly competition between the Cloud and the Moon to see who can sell the most tickets. Im sure that bar managers Randy Overbaugh and Rob Dick have things well under control but you might want to stop by and buy a ticket or two, or twenty, for that matter. Finally, I am sad to tell you Bill Lucas lost his battle with cancer on April 6. He served our community for many years as President of the Sussex County AIDS Committee and the Eastern Shore AIDS Foundation. We will always remember Bills dedication and service to those in our community who suffer from HIV/AIDS. |
LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 8, No. 3, April 10, 1998. |