LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
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While most of Rehoboth was doing what they generally do in the summer months (sun and fun, dine and dance) the president and co-founders of the Girl Of The World CLUB [GOTW] breezed into the lazy beach town, checked out the local talent and made plans for their surprise return visit. GOTW, which most of you already know, was formed in 1978 and today encircles the globe. Applications are made available to a select few and this being our 25th anniversary, we are very excited to interview in Rehoboth Beach in mid-August. GOTW Prod-uctions will be gearing up for their fall reality television series Music and "THE" Mirror. A program that showcases female impersonators to the general public with the illusion of confusion.
The GOTW has on numerous occasions been so successful with their party division, that the GOTW hopefuls wait for weeks for their arrival and as the GOTW buzz gets louder the competition to belong gets fierce. Application discussions will only be available from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on August 14. Due to the GOTW's high profile this location will be disclosed to CAMP Rehoboth at a later date. GOTW looks forward to seeing our hopefuls in August. GOTW Public Relations Committee This is just a short note to tell your readers how delighted I am that the Com-missioners passed an anti-discrimination measure for the City of Rehoboth Beach. Although I have supported the efforts to pass HB99 in the state, and worked long and hard to celebrate the diversity within Rehoboth Beach, it was a pleasure for me to vote for an official motion mandating non-discrimination for our City. I want to thank those who attended the Commissioner's meeting in support of the measure, and the people who called me or e-mailed me about the resolution. I was delighted with the unanimous support the measure received, and the teamwork shown by the Commissioners in getting the job done! Kathy McGuiness I admit itI made a huge mistake last year in voting for Gary Simpson. I recently had the opportunity to discuss HB 99 with both Delaware Rep. Joe Booth and Delaware Senator Gary Simpson. While neither politician supports the bill, Booth is far more willing to listen than Simpson. When I asked Simpson why he would not even consider supporting HB 99, he stated it was against his "moral principals." Excuse me senator, but what does morals have to do with discrimination? Elected officials are supposed to represent their entire district, however, Simpson prefers to base legislative decisions on his own personal beliefs. I don't believe we ever intended to elect a preacher. Simpson will never change his view, as he hides behind the Bible, so let's make sure that in 2004 we send Simpson a clear message that his backwards thinking has no place in the legislature. For a man who works for the Univer-sity of Delaware, it's a shame he prefers to remain uneducated. Booth is genuinely interested in doing what is fair. At the current time, he believes HB 99 would cause undo hardship on small business owners. He did say he is always open to learn and there lies the difference between the two legislators. Simpson prefers to play God while Booth prefers to listen and perhaps learn what is best for the people who elected him. Andrew Keegan, Lewes, DE I just wanted to let you know that I won first runner up for a title of International Mr. Deaf Leather 2003. The contest was fun and a rewarding experience for me. I will compete again for that title next year in Dallas, Texas. Thank you for the fine article you wrote about me and my leather journey. Keep up your good work! Russ and I felt very honored to be interviewed for the article. Jerry Garmany Mr. Baltimore Deaf Leather 2003 IMDL 1st Runner Up 2003 Thank you for your donation to the Division of Family Services Christmas Fund. Yours, along with other generous contributions, was used to provide 73 children (22 families) with a Christmas they would have never imagined possible. Items purchased included bikes, skateboards, games, personal CD players and CDs, Barbie dolls, educational toys, clothing, toiletries, and much more. This project would not have been the success it was without caring and thoughtful people like you. Mary Elliott-Hill Senior Family Service Specialist Enclosed please find a check from Tea Dances at the Frogg Pond between May 25 and June 23. Beginning June 23, we stopped charging a cover and are now encouraging donations for CAMP Rehoboth. Pete Borsari Frogg Pond Enclosed is the first quarter Royalty Disbursement from the Rehoboth Beach Credit Card program. To date, the card programs have raised more than $7,800 benefiting the Rehoboth Beach community through CAMP Rehoboth, the Delaware Center for Inland Bays, and Rehoboth Beach Main Street. Atlantic Horizons has made a total of 7 royalty disbursements for the Rehoboth Card program and we are excited about the future. We encourage those who care about CAMP Rehoboth, and Rehoboth Beach in general, to apply for the card. Each time the card is used, donations are made that directly benefit CAMP! If you have any suggestions on how we can make more people aware of the Rehoboth Beach card program, please let us know! Your active involvement will ensure that the dollar amount donated each quarter will continue to increase. This could mean thousands of dollars each year for CAMP Rehoboth, so please encourage friends of CAMP to use their cards! Chip Thompson and Tim Green Atlantic Horizons |
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LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 13, No. 8 June 27, 2003 |