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Mission Statement
Our mission is to integrate, support, and serve the following:
Meet the Officers 2009-2011
President: Larry Pike email 
Vice President: Steven Schumacher email 
Secretary: Henry Carter email 
Treasurer: David O'Toole email 
The History
The Rainbow Alliance began as a vision of Roy Parker, Ft Lauderdale, Florida. He wanted gays and lesbians from all over America to gather as new and old friends to become acquainted. He called a group of deaf friends together to establish an organization first known as National Rainbow Society of the Deaf (NRSD) which was later changed to Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf. Co-founders were: Roy Parker, Herbert Fradin, Michael Hagerty, Edward Schwarz (deceased), Guy Wonder, James Dunne, Richard Thrash (deceased) and Dick Hill (deceased). NRSD was born on April 30, 1977 as a nonprofit organization in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. The first convention was held at Oceanside Holiday Inn (now demolished and replaced by parking lots) and hosted by Coconut City Society of the Deaf (Ft. Lauderdale and Miami). There were 80 people (and one drag queen) in attendance. Herb Fradin became the first President, Mike Hagerty, the first Vice President, and Edward Schwartz, the first Secretary/Treasurer. Coconut City Society of the Deaf presented the bible and pen to be used at every oath of our new officers. At the beginning we had 4 chapters and 4 delegates and 4 alternate delegates. They represented Empire Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf (ERAD)-New York City [Ed Schwarz and Guy Wonder], Windy City Rainbow Society of the Deaf (WCRSD)-Chicago [Jim Dunne and Richard Thrash], Illinois, Sir II-Detroit, Michigan [Mike Hagerty and Dick Hill] and Coconut City Society of the Deaf (CCSD)- Ft Lauderdale/Miami, Florida [Herbert Fradin and Roy Parker]. The convention was to be held annually in different places. It was decided that the second convention would be held in New York City with Empire Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf as host in April 1978 and to be followed by Cleveland, Ohio in September 1979. The rest is history. In 1982 it was decided to change the name from NRSD to Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf to include our Canadian brothers and sisters. It was also decided that the 1985 Convention in Washington, DC would be the last annual convention. In 1987 we began our biennial convention in Ft Lauderdale, Florida on RAD's 10 th anniversary. In 1991 it was decided that we would change the wording convention to conference so that we would be eligible to receive grants and donations. The purpose of this Alliance is to establish and maintain a society of Deaf Gays and Lesbians to encourage and promote the educational, economical, and social welfare; to foster fellowship; to defend our rights; and advocate our interests as Deaf Gay and Lesbian citizens concerning social justice; to build up an organization in which all worthy members may participate in the discussion of practical problems and solutions related to their social welfare. RAD has over twenty chapters in the United States and Canada. RAD Chapters
Association Des Gais et Lesbiennes Sourds, Inc. Astro Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Buckeye Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Central Florida Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Lilac Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Mile High Rainbow Society of the Deaf Minnesota Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf New Jersey Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Northwest Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Ontario Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Peachtree Rainbow Deaf Society Philadelphia Lambda Club of the Deaf Rainbow Lambda Society of the Deaf South Florida Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Deaf GLOW / GLAD-E
The Deaf Gays/Lesbians of the West (Deaf GLOW) is run by local chapters in the states west of the Mississippi River. For local chapters in Canada, the province border line between Ontario and Manitoba divides it. The Gay and Lesbian Association of the Deaf - East serves the Deaf GLBT Community of Eastern North America. Working with local affiliates, GLAD-E conducts educational training and workshops in their area. We also promote networking between local Deaf GLBT organizations. Both Deaf GLOW and GLADE-E hold biennial conferences on the even number years (RAD conventions are held on odd numbered years). All About RAD Conference...
Places where RAD Conference was held at:
2009
Theme: Our Vision, Our Kind of Life Location: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers - Chicago, Illinois Date: June 30 - July 5, 2009 Host: Windy City Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Vicki Kirkpatrick & Raymond Rodgers 2007 Theme: RAD Unity Location: Perimeter Marriott - Atlanta, Georgia Date: July 3-8, 2007 Host: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Larry Pike and Steven Schumacher 2005 Theme: Colorful Hands: Working for Better Tomorrow Location: Grand Hyatt - Washington, D.C. Date: July 19-23, 2005 Host: Capitol Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Co-Chairs: Bill Terrel and Ricky Drake 2003 Theme: Yesterday's Dream, Today's Commitment, Tomorrow's Success Location: Downtown Orlando Marriott - Orlando, Florida Date: June 2-7, 2003 Host: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Ernest E. Hoffmann 2001 Theme: Facing Tomorrow: Breaking New Ground Location: Renaissance Madison Hotel - Seattle, Washington Date: July 3-7, 2001 Host: Northwest Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Donna Platt and Ricky Dockter
1999
Theme: Rainbow Explosion into the Millenium Location: Hotel Inter-Continental - New Orleans, Louisiana Date: June 15-19, 1999 Host: Acadiana Rainbow Society of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Bruce H. Dunn and Camilla Nodier 1997 Theme: Your Well-Being Location: Hyatt Regency Crown Center - Kansas City, Missouri Date: July 1-6, 1997 Host: Kansas City Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Darin Turner and Chubb Scott 1995 Theme: 14e Convention Annuelle Association Des Sourds De Rainbow Location: Hotel Delta - Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date: July 5-9, 1995 Host: Association Des Bonnes Gens Sourds, Inc 1993 Theme: Tommorrow's Rainbow * Aware * Active * Alive Location: Sheraton Universal Hotel - Los Angeles, California Date: June 22-27, 1993 Host: Southern California Rainbow Society of the Deaf, Inc. Co-Chairs: Ron Scolaro 1991 Theme: Lone Star Convention... a country wester adventure with great opportunities for personal growth Location: Loews Anatole Hotel - Dallas, Texas Date: July 1-7, 1991 Host: Dallas Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, Inc. Co-Chairs: Micheal P. Felts and Alma L. Via
1989
Theme: The Eleventh Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Convention Location: Cleveland Airport Marriott - Cleveland, Ohio Date: July 19-23, 1989 Host: Buckeye Rainbow Society of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Karen Halupnik 1987 Theme: Rainbow Bring U Together Again... Keep Our Dream Alive Location: Bahia Mar - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Date: July 1-5, 1987 Host: Coconut City Society of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Michael E. Brown and Herbert M. Fradin 1985 Theme: Pride and Unity in the Rainbow... Footsteps to the Future Location: Quality Inn, Washington, D.C. Date: June 13-16, 1985 Host: Capitol Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Co-Chairs: Ernest E. Hoffmann 1984 Theme: 8e Congres Annuel R.A.D. Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date: June 21-24, 1984 Host: Association Des Bonnes Gens Sourds, Inc. 1983 Theme: 7th Annual Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Convention Location: Chicago, Illinois Date: May 26-30, 1983 Host: Windy City Rainbow Society of the Deaf 1982 Theme: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Convention VI Location: Marriott City Center - Denver, Colorado Date: June 24-27, 1982 Host: Mile High Rainbow Society of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Larry Pike 1981 Theme: Fifth National Rainbow Society Deaf Convention Location: Golden Gate Holiday Inn - San Francisco, California Date: June 25-27, 1981 Host: Rainbow Deaf Society Co-Chairs: Albert Walla and Dick Smith 1980 Theme: Fourth Annual National Convention of the Deaf Location: Westbury Hotel - Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date: June 19-22, 1980 Host: York Rainbow Society of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Raymond Barton
1979
Theme: The Third Annual National Convention of the Deaf Location: Holiday Inn - Cleveland, Ohio Date: September 20-23, 1979 Host: Buckeye Rainbow Society of the Deaf Co-Chairsmen: Sonny Gerger and James Lunt Co-Chairwomen: Janice Pomaville and Barbara Walker 1978 Theme: The Deaf Gayest Happening of All Times Location: Biltmore Hotel - New York City, New York Date: April 7-9, 1978 Host: Empire Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Guy Wonder and Eddie Schwartz 1977 Theme: National Convention "G" of the Deaf Location: Oceanside Holiday Inn - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Date: April 30, 1977 Host: Coconut City Society of the Deaf Co-Chairs: Roy Parker RAD Fact Sheet
Officers and Members The Alliance is run by the Board between conferences. The Alliance is then run by delegates during the conference. RAD Board The RAD Board consists of the Executive Board and Program Coordinators. Executive Board The Executive Board of RAD consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Program Coordinators The Program Coordinators consist of a Education, Outreach/Public Relations and Development Non-Profit Organizational Affiliates Non-Profit Organizational Affiliates include Deaf Lesbian Representative, International Deaf Leather (IDL) Representative, RAD Youth Representative, Deaf Lesbian, Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) and RAD Seniors. Standing Committees Standing Committees include Pageant Director, 3 Auditors, Historian, Conference Chairs, English-French Translator, Bylaws Committee and Past-President's Club. Membership Categories There are six membership categories: Chapter Affiliates, Non Profit Affiliates, Professional & Business, Individual/Associate, Youth/Students and Seniors. Future RAD Conference Sites 2011... The 22nd Biennial RAD 2011 Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado. 2013... The 23rd Biennial RAD 2013 Conference will be announced. RAD Necrology RAD Necrology 2009-2011 (Current)
John Anderson of Homestead, Florida 11/30/09
James A. D'Emanuele of Southington, Connecticut 04/20/10 Herbert Fradin of Plantation, Florida 08/02/10
Brian Shomo of New Jersey / Arizona 06/10/06
Jim Eddy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Maryland 06/20/06 Boley Edward Seaborn of Little Rock, Arkansas 06/22/06 Marvin "Roise" Wilson of Texas / California 07/20/06 Robert W. Bolger of Long Beach, California 09/01/06 David Morris of Atlanta, Georgia / Pensacola, Florida 12/13/06 André Miller of Atlanta, Georgia 02/24/07
Kenneth Edwin Madeley of Houston, Texas 08/26/03
Robert Louis Sisco of New York City, New York 01/19/04 Ernest Hoffmann of Washington, District of Columbia 05/07/04 William Shawn Binch of Atlanta, Georgia 05/15/04 Johnny Lee Lovelace of Los Angeles, California 08/28/04 Daniel Christopher Hall of Atlanta, Georgia / New Orleans, Lousiana 06/02/05
Brad Shields-Biggs of Portland, Oregon 11/18/01
Darrell McMurrough of Houston, Texas 12/08/01 Dewayne Swink of Kansas 01/20/02 Bill Conley of Baltimore, Maryland 02/16/02 Eddy Reed of Atlanta, Georgia 03/14/02 James William Baer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin 03/31/02 Jennifer Lynn Tucker of Dallas, Texas 06/20/02 Hank Stack of Portland, Oregon 07/31/02 Brian O. Wadel of Houston, Texas 08/22/02 Billy Brown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 10/20/02 Delbert Rosemeyer of Indianapolis, Indiana 12/02/02 Arthur Paskey of Paterson, NJ 12/29/02 Clayton Valli of Miami Beach, Florida / Seabrook, New Hampshire 3/7/03 |
