RA Events for Delegates/Attendees

This page provides information on some specific events taking place during this year's Representative Assembly. For more information on these events or any aspect of the RA, contact Barbara Wright.

HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDS DINNER--WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008

This dinner is one of the most popular events of the entire week. The gala, to be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Washington DC Convention Center, honors the Association's multiethnic roots and salutes the human and civil rights heroes of our day. Dress is black tie optional (but definitely not mandatory). Tickets are $65, and FEA will be purchasing a few in advance. Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend this gala event. Contact Barbara at bwright@nea.org for more information and to reserve ticket(s). Tickets will be sold on a first come/first served basis.

NEA/GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER CAUCUS (GLBTC) DINNER-SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008

Another extremely popular event, this dinner will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel. The theme for this year's gala is, "A New Renaissance", commemorating the caucus' work for GLBT rights and the hope for equality. Tickets are $65 in advance. Don't hesitate. This event is always a sell-out! Again, contact Barbara for more information and/or a ticket order form

More information on both of these events will be in the packet of information sent to delegates within the next couple of weeks.