the book comes alive a reception for people mentioned in the book at the home of dr. nora j....
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The Book Comes Alive
• A reception for people mentioned in the book
• At the home of Dr. Nora J. Baladerian
• October 11, 2009
• Los Angeles, California
The guests were greeted in the lobby by Diane Coleman Rogers and Michael Vasquez,
our ambassadors of good will
Guests came up the elevator to the top floor where the party was held
Cal State Northridge Professors Dick Docter, Wayne Plasek, and Richard Smith are welcomed by Tyto Hernandez
Court of Appeal Justice Arthur Gilbert and his wife Barbara are amused by a 1981 photo of Tom’s former law partner, Steve Kelber, dressed in drag, and a 1974 photo of Bob Opel streaking the Academy Awards.
Christopher McCauley meets Tom Coleman, while David Link says hello to Juan Navarrete.
Old Friends and Acquaintances Are Reunited
Tom Coleman and Attorney General John Van de Kamp pose for a photo.
Former Elected Officials Attend the Event
Senator David Roberti and Councilman Michael Woo share a moment together.
Former Elected Officials Attend the Event
Jay Kohorn, Les Pincu, Nora Baladerian, Jane Albrecht, Margret Erickson, Jim McCabe, and Paula Davis chat and munch.
Guests Mingle Prior to the Presentation
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The Presentation Focused onGuests Mentioned in the Book
One by one, Tom mentioned how each of 26 people attending the event helped advance equal rights.
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Videographer Adam Soch and his cameraman Nicolas Bodea film Tom’s presentation and the reactions of the audience.
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Tom displays the Sexual Law Reporter as he thanks Darryl Kitagawa and Paula Davis for their volunteer work.
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Councilman Steve Schulte, Debbie Deem, and Jim Riley applaud as Tom thanks Juan Navarrete for fighting for survivor rights.
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Dick Smith smiles as the audience applauds his work to open the minds of college students to be more accepting of sexual minorities.
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Tom lavishes praise on those guests who helped with the Privacy Commission and the Task Force on Family Diversity.
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Sergio Rodriguez listens as Dr. Michael Valente discusses Catholic theology with Senator David Roberti.
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Several people were interviewed for a video thatAdam Soch is creating about the book for You Tube.
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The Family Diversity Team Reunites
Mike Woo has his picture taken Tom Coleman and Family Diversity Task Force Co-Chairs Chris McCauley and Nora Baladerian.