LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
CAMP Connect |
by Andrea Andrus |
Connections. Each month of the year has its own unique meaning for each of us in our community. For many, March is the month in which we celebrate St. Patrick's Day together in friendship and harmony. It's a fun day for dressing in green to symbolize spring, Ireland and the shamrock. We may even drink some green beer, eat corned beef and cabbage, and wish everyone "may the luck of the Irish be with you." One does not have to be of Irish descent to appreciate and recognize its hero, St. Patrick, and to participate in their time-honored tradition. Sharing traditions is part of the glue that holds communities together. We celebrate our differences in a festive way while gaining a greater understanding and acceptance of each other. Whether it is through day-to-day interactions with others in our community or at one of our special events, CAMP Rehoboth continues its work of bringing the community together. A small part of building an inclusive community is luck but much of it is hard work and understanding on the part of all of us. Our CAMP heroes are those of you who continuously give your ideas, love, and support. Every day we celebrate your involvement and welcome new heroes to our community. Let's continue to celebrate the many things that symbolize our community. But don't forget to find that four-leaf clover and double your luck on St. Patrick's Day!
Founders' Circle. On June 5, 2004, we will celebrate the generosity of those of you in our community who are members of CAMP Rehoboth's Founders' Circle Capital Campaign. We now have 247 dedicated members who have pledged as of our third year $631,934 toward our goal of $1,000,000 over five years. Those members will join others in the community who support our dream to build a full-service community center, the only one of its kind in Delaware. The Founders' Circle Black & White Beach Ball is a special night of good friends, good food and wonderful entertainment and fun. The HeART of the Community art auction and preview promises to be one of the best, thanks to the generosity and talents of all of the participating artists. The entertainment, as always, will move you. Make your plans to attend a worthwhile community cause. If you are a Founders' Circle member, we encourage you to consider upgrading your membership to a higher level or giving a gift of membership to a family member or friend. If you are not a member, we encourage you to join today and help us meet our goal. Memberships are investments in our community and are a unique way of being recognized while taking advantage of a tax deductible contribution. CAMP Rehoboth is a 501(c)(3) organization and contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Your name or the name of a loved one will be inscribed in our official Founders' Circle records, on our Founders' Circle "Thanks" list included in many issues of Letters from CAMP Rehoboth and displayed in the CAMP office. Depending on the level, your name or the name of a loved one will be on an actual part of the Community Center (a brick, a tile, a door or a room). Members receive cool recognition gift(s) and invitation(s) to the annual Founders' Circle Black & White Beach Ball. You can pay by cash, check, or by credit card (American Express, Mastercard and VISA) through a payment plan that best suits your needs. We want to encourage any Founders' Circle member who has ideas, questions or concerns to contact us. You have chosen to partner with us in the Community Center Project and have made a generous investment in your community. So, we need to hear from you to continue to strengthen our relationship and obtain information on how we can better serve our community members. When the community center is redesigned and renovation is complete, what an accomplishment that will be on the part of all of us. It will be a proud moment! CAMP Grants. Capital grant applications continue to be worked on for submission to various foundations. Grants for special programs and services will be underway in the near future. If you have any connections with grantors or have grant information that may be helpful, please contact Andrea at the CAMP Rehoboth office. Community Grants. The following grants may be of interest to individuals or groups in our community: Coming Up Taller AwardsAnnually recognize and reward excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Coming Up Taller is a program of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment of the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Awardees receive $10,000 each and an individualized plaque. All programs must be nominated, although self-nominations are accepted. The deadline date is March 25, 2004. Visit www.fdncenter.org for details and link to RFP. Remember...good luck finding those four-leaf clovers and, if you do find one, may loads of luck come your way! Or better yet, you may find an Irish fairy, better known as a leprechaun, who possesses a hidden pot of gold. Just don't let him trick you and vanish! Pledge Form available in PDF format HERE Andrea Andrus is the CAMP Rehoboth Development Director.. E-mail andrea@camprehoboth.com, or call her at 302-227-5620. |
LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 14, No.2 March 12, 2004 |