It’s Official! The Civil Union and Equality Act is Now Law
More than 600 people filled Wilmington’s Queen Theatre on May 11 to witness Governor Jack Markell sign SB 30—The Civil Union and Equality Act. Pictured: (far left) SB 30 sponsors Rep. Melanie George and Sen. Dave Sokola; (left) Gov. Markell signs the bill; (top) champagne toast in celebration.
Wow Award Comes Home to Rehoboth
U.S. Senator Chris Coons congratulates CAMP Rehoboth’s Steve Elkins on receiving the “Community Award” at the Delaware HIV Consortium’s WOW Awards Gala.
Sen. Coons will be at CAMP Rehoboth on Sunday, May 29 to address efforts to repeal the Federal Defense of Marriage Act. The event is open to all. A suggested campaign donation of $50 is requested. See page 12 for more information.
Comic Eddie Sarfaty Returns to Rehoboth
In Two Comics, One Voice, Eddie Sarfaty performs his own stand-up comedy, as well as that of comedian Bob Smith. Rehoboth regulars will remember both comics from their appearances at The Renegade. Sarfaty will perform the show, which celebrates the release of Bob’s new novel, Remembrance of Things I forgot, at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center on Saturday, July 9. Put it on your calendar now!
Call for Love 2011 Host, Supporters and Sponsors
There’s still time to sign-up as a Host, Supporter, or Sponsor of Love 2011 over the July 4th holiday weekend. Register online at camprehoboth.com, or you can use the form on page 96 of this issue. The two-day event features two mega- dance parties: Red Love and Blue Love, plus the all new Lady Love Tea Dance. See page 8 for more information.
CAMP Rehoboth 2011 Pride Art
Celebrate Pride Art, May 25-June 1, at CAMP Rehoboth with art by Delaware LGBT artists. Pictured: (top) Kayak in Delaware by JR Futcher; (bottom) New Zealand Beach by Michael Weinert.
Couples Celebrating Passage of SB 30!
With the recent passage of Delaware’s Civil Union bill, we celebrate couples in our community. (Top) Katie Handy and Gwen Osborne; George Shevlin and Jack Suwanlert; Donna Davis and Gail Jackson; (middle) Kevin McKinney and Michael Satchell; Linda Bova and Bridget Bauer; Bob Hoffer and Max Dick; (bottom) Evie Simmons and Barb Thompson; Ken Watkins and Bill Cooley; Deb Townsend and Amanda Tomko
Letters Continues Its Global Travels
Letters from CAMP Rehoboth continues its journey around the world with Steve Kimball and Joe Nichols on Grand Cayman Island. Take Letters along when you travel to remind you of home!