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September 20, 2019 - The Way I See It by Murray Archibald

Murray Archibald

Summer is past, and with this issue, Letters from CAMP Rehoboth returns to its monthly publication schedule. Considered by locals to be one of the best months of the year, September still feels like summer but less crowded. For all of us at CAMP Rehoboth it is also less frenetic. Publishing a magazine every two weeks requires an intense pace. Oh, and there’s the little matter of Sundance! So yes, there is a collective sigh of relief when summer ends—sad as we are to see it go!▽

This is the Our Town issue of Letters from CAMP Rehoboth, and in its pages we celebrate this magical place we call home. Of course, we pretty much do that every single issue, but this time we’re being more deliberate about it. Don’t miss Scott Spangler’s story of how CAMP Rehoboth changed his life, or Michael Gilles’ piece on Rehoboth Beach City Manager Sharon Lynn.▽

An enormous word of thanks to everyone who pitched in to make Sundance 2019: Rainbow XXXII—Ultraviolet Disco Day-Glo Sunrise a success. Now in its 32nd year, the event has been re-energized by the addition of the Disco Twilight Tea. The doors opened for the dance on Sunday night and within minutes the dancefloor was packed—and stayed that way all night long. I say it every year, the extraordinary thing about Sundance is the incredible dedication and support that comes from Sponsors, Supporters, Hosts, auction donors, and volunteers. It is a team effort, and the result is a very special weekend like none other. As Robbie Leslie neared the end of his set, the entire room was vibrating with pure joy. This is a fundraiser, but as we always say, it is also a fun-raiser. And a community builder. And a rite of passage. All the tribes gather for Sundance. We are family!▽

Congratulations as well to Sundance Auctioneer Lorne Crawford and Auction MC Glen Pruitt who kept the Saturday night event moving at an exciting pace. “I could hear Steve on my shoulder,” Lorne told me after the auction ended. “Pick it up, pick it up.” I hear Steve’s voice in all that we do, but he would certainly have been grinning from ear to ear at the success of the live auction. After all, adding the auction night to the Sundance line-up was his idea.▽

Sundance also provided the first opportunity for new Executive Director David Mariner to be introduced to the community. David had been cautioned that we didn’t have much time for long speeches at that point in the auction, and what he chose to talk about was perfect—the community, the family of support that CAMP Rehoboth has built over the past 30 years. His words reminded me to look at it all through fresh eyes—to see it as though I was looking at it for the first time. The night also gave me the opportunity to thank CAMP Rehoboth Board President Chris Beagle for his leadership during this time of transition.▽

Ah yes, the transition. That’s where we are right now. By the time the October issue rolls around, David will be in place as the Executive Director (his official first day is October 7), and I will have slipped back into my role as Founder. I’m fine with that, by the way, and appreciate all who have inquired about my feelings. This is what we have been working for over the past year, and I’m trusting that our process was good enough to ensure success in the future. I’m not going away, and I will continue to work on certain things close to my heart, and to provide support for David when and wherever possible. For the remainder of this year, I will be reaching out to introduce David to as many folks as possible. Just to be kind to a new face in town, maybe we should all wear name tags—just like we did every time we went to summer camp! This is an exciting time. Let’s make the most of it! ▼
 

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Past Issues

Issues Index

  • November 15, 2019 - Issue Index
  • October 18, 2019 - Issue Index
  • September 20, 2019 - Issue Index
    • September 20, 2019 - Cover-to-cover with ISSUU
    • September 20, 2019 - The Way I See It by Murray Archibald
    • September 20, 2019 - In Brief
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP Matters by Murray Archibald
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP Out by Fay Jacobs
    • September 20, 2019 - Sundance 2019 by Sondra N. Arkin
    • September 20, 2019 - Our New Executive Director
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP News
    • September 20, 2019 - Our Town by Scott Spangler, MD
    • September 20, 2019 - President's View by Chris Beagle
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP Stories by Rich Barnett
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP Rehoboth Events
    • September 20, 2019 - Our Town by Michael Gilles
    • September 20, 2019 - Jazz Festival(s) Weekend
    • September 20, 2019 - It's My Life by Michael Thomas Ford
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP Critters
    • September 20, 2019 - Our Staff
    • September 20, 2019 - Straight Talk by David Garrett
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMPshots Gallery 5
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMPshots Gallery 1
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMPshots Gallery 2
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMPshots Gallery 3
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMPshots Gallery 4
    • September 20, 2019 - Intentionally Inclusive by Wesley Combs
    • September 20, 2019 - We Remember
    • September 20, 2019 - Community News
    • September 20, 2019 - Historical Headliners by Ann Aptaker
    • September 20, 2019 - Our Town by Mary Shockley
    • September 20, 2019 - Health and Wellness by Marj Shannon
    • September 20, 2019 - Out & About by Eric C. Peterson
    • September 20, 2019 - The Real Dirt by Eric W. Wahl
    • September 20, 2019 - Eating OUT by Fay Jacobs
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP Arts by Doug Yetter
    • September 20, 2019 - Booked Solid by Terri Schlichenmeyer
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP Cheers!
    • September 20, 2019 - CAMP Dates - September 20- October 23
    • September 20, 2019 - Out & Proud by Stefani Deoul
  • August 23, 2019 - Issue Index
  • August 9, 2019 - Issue Index
  • July 26, 2019 - Issue Index
  • July 12, 2019 - Issue Index
  • June 28, 2019 - Issue Index
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  • May 31, 2019 - Issue Index
  • May 17, 2019 - Issue Index
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  • April 12, 2019 - Issue Index
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