Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance
38th Anniversary Celebration
Washington Plaza Hotel
Thursday, April 22, 2009
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.
Distinguished Sponsors
Barrett L. Brick and Antonio Ruffini
The Crew Club, D.C. Allen, Owner
The Honorable Jack Evans
Mitchell R. Wood and Gary K. Collins
Benefactors
Elizabeth B. Koontz Ayanna McNeill
Metro Weekly
Patrons
ACLU of the National Capital Area
Congregation Bet Mishpachah Joe Conn & Rick Mowery
Jeff Coudriet Charles C. Francis
Dan Levy & Chingchai Wanidworanum
Richard G. Neidich Richard J. Rosendall
Alan J. Savada and Will Stevenson
Sponsors
Stephen M. Block Kevin Davis Craig Howell
Paul J. Kuntzler Jeffrey D. Richardson
Peter D. Rosenstein Liz Seaton
Miguel Tuason Michele Zavos
Thanks also to Burgundy Crescent Volunteers
for their assistance with this reception.
Welcome
GLAA President Mitch Wood
Greetings from Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
Presentation of Ceremonial DC Council Resolution
D.C. Councilmember Phil Mendelson
Greetings from Mayor Adrian Fenty
Christopher Dyer, Director, Office of GLBT Affairs
Distinguished Service Awards presented to:
- Martin Murray
Presentation by former GLAA President Craig Howell
- Nancy D. Polikoff
Presentation by GLAA President Mitch Wood
- Rabbi Robert J. Saks
Presentation by former GLAA President Barrett L. Brick
- Alan Sharpe
Presentation by GLAA Vice President for Administration Kevin Davis
- DC Trans Coalition
- Just Detention International
- Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
Presentation by GLAA Vice President for Political Affairs Richard J. Rosendall
Founders Toast
Frank Kameny