
From left: Ken Vail of PreventionWorks!, Sanja Partalo, Ray Panas of Dignity/Washington, Christopher Dyer,
Barrett Brick, Frank Kameny, Brian Watson, Phil Eure of Office of Police Complaints. (Photo by Joel Lawson)
Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance
37th Anniversary Celebration
Washington Plaza Hotel
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Donor Acknowledgments
GLAA thanks the people and organizations below,and others who did not wish to be named, for making
this reception and GLAAs advocacy possible.
Underwriters
Barrett L. Brick and Antonio Ruffini  
Metro Weekly 
Distinguished Sponsors
The Honorable Jack Evans
Benefactors
ACLU of the National Capital Area  
The Honorable David Catania  Jeff Coudriet 
Mitchell R. Wood and Gary K. Collins  
Elizabeth B. Koontz
Patrons
Stephen M. Block  The Honorable Kwame Brown  
Richard J. Rosendall  The Honorable Carol Schwartz  
David J. Vespa
Sponsors
Ronald R. Collins  Kevin Davis  Alan E. Gambrell  
Craig Howell  National Youth Advocacy Coalition  
Eric W. Stults  Miguel Tuason
GLAA dedicates its 37th anniversary reception to the 
memory of Cheryl Spector and Neil Alexander.
Welcome
GLAA President Barrett Brick
Greetings from Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
Presentation of Ceremonial DC Council Resolution
D.C. Councilmember David Catania
Distinguished Service Awards presented to:
- Dignity/Washington
 
Presentation by GLAA President Barrett L. Brick
- Christopher Dyer
 
Presentation by GLAA President Barrett L. Brick
- D.C. Office of Police Complaints
 
Presentation by GLAA Vice President for Political Affairs Richard J. Rosendall
- Sanja Partalo
 
Presentation by former GLAA President Bob Summersgill
- PreventionWorks!
 
Presentation by GLAA Vice President for Administration Kevin Davis
- Brian Watson
 
Presentation by GLAA Secretary Mitch Wood
Founders Toast
Frank Kameny