Hundreds of National Education Association GLBT Caucus members and allies attended the caucus dinner in Chicago July 3, in conjunction with the NEA's annual conference.
The Robert Birle Memorial Dinner is held every year during the NEA. Birle, who died in 1996, had chaired the NEA GLBT Caucus from 1989-1991.
The Carol Watchler Award was presented to Marc Stenberger, and the Ryan White Award was given to Laura Pietropaolo.
Actor Doug Spearman of Noah's Arc fame delivered the keynote address.
NEA Executive Director John Wilson also attended the event. GLBT Caucus co-chairs Nichole DeVore and Stephen Henry were there as well. Also attending was Eric R. Brown, NEA board member from Chicago.
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