NEW DATE! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022! Due to high regional case counts, limited testing availability, and concerns about COVID, we have rescheduled this reception to Friday, February 4.

YOU ARE INVITED to a reception celebrating Jenna's and Wes’ service and to welcome Daniel on Friday, February 4, 6:00-7:00pm in Camp Bethel’s Ark Dining Hall. Cards, notes, and gifts are encouraged.

WHAT: Reception to say “thank you” to Jenna and Wes, and to welcome Daniel.
FOOD? Yes! Heavy hors d'oeuvres & drinks provided by Camp Bethel and the OMC.
GIFTS? Yes! Cards, notes, and gifts are encouraged.
WHEN: (New date!) Friday, February 4, 2022, 6:00-7:00pm.
SNOW DATE? If we must cancel, we will post it HERE on this web page (www.CampBethelVirginia.org/reception)
WHERE: Camp Bethel’s Ark Dining Hall, 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090.
COVID PROTOCOLS? If you are ill, have symptoms, or recently exposed, please stay home. We recommend wearing a facemask while indoors (except while eating). If you are unvaccinated, you must wear a mask while indoors. If we must cancel, we will post at CampBethelVirginia.org/reception
RSVP by Feb 2 using the "RSVP" button on this page! (CampBethelVirginia.org/reception) or CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940.
 
THANK YOU WES SHRADER for three+ years (2018-2021) of excellent service! Wes departed his role as Camp Bethel’s Food Services Coordinator on August 31, 2021. Wes also served on our Summer Camp Staff from 2010 through 2015. Wes lives in Roanoke and works for OrangeTheory Fitness (Roanoke) and is the Director of Business Development at Coast 2 Coast Lending (Roanoke).
 
THANK YOU JENNA STACY MEHALSO for eight years (2014-2021) of devoted leadership! Jenna departed her role as  Camp Bethel’s Program Coordinator on December 31, 2021. Jenna also served on our Summer Camp Staff from 2010 through 2013. Jenna lives in Vinton and works at Roanoke College as their Business Office Administrator.
 
WELCOME DANIEL NAFF, Camp Bethel’s new Food Services Coordinator! Daniel began on November 1, 2021. Daniel is a 2020 Bridgewater College grad, a member of Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, and he served on our Summer Camp Staff from 2016 through 2020. 
CAMP BETHEL WISH LIST: 20”x20”x2” MERV-13 air filters (to renew our in-cabin box fan air filters); Clorox wipes; mini-van or 15-passenger van (2015 or newer); pickup truck (2010 or newer); clothes dryer; refrigerator (full or mini); digital cameras; gas grill; LED light bulbs; new (in-the-box) first-aid supplies (Band-Aids, etc); working vacuum cleaners or shop-vacs; brooms & dustpans; 3’x8’ plyboards for under bunk mattresses (any thickness or quality); “Tree Cookies”; items on our Amazon wish-list at https://a.co/5qG5JYq or CampBethelVirginia.org/donate. Tax-deductible!
 
TREE COOKIES NEEDED: Please help supply THOUSANDS of Tree Cookies for our year-round programs. Ideal “cookie” is hard wood, cross-cut showing tree rings, 3”+ diameter and less-than 0.5” thick. 540-992-2940 or CampBethelOffice@gmail.com. THANK YOU!