Log Cabin Republicans concluded their 2007 National Convention in Denver, Colorado from May 3-6, 2007.
Former Senator Alan Simpson (R-WY) addressed the convention on Friday. Senator Simpson delivered a powerful speech about the future of the party and the role Log Cabin can play. "Don't give up on the Republican Party. Don't stereotype the party on a few cuckoos who never give up on their bitterness, hostility, and venom. Don't be impatient. Stay in the party. Don't leave because you can change it," said Simpson.
Log Cabin members participated in grassroots training and discussed ways to shape the direction of the GOP. Convention attendees heard from leading voices in the Party including representatives from the Club for Growth, the Republican Main Street Partnership, and GOP strategist Tony Fabrizio.
The convention culminated in Log Cabin's National Awards Dinner, which honored chapter leaders and a trio of courageous Republican state legislators. Michigan State Representative Lorence Wenke, Wyoming State Representative Dan Zwonitzer, and New York State Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward received Log Cabin's "Uncommon Courage Award" for their leadership in fighting for basic fairness for gay and lesbian families.
The convention was held in conjunction with the 2007 Liberty Education Forum National Symposium. LEF is the non-partisan foundation that's associated with Log Cabin. As part of the National Symposium, members received an update on efforts to end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law from Retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral Alan Steinman, one of the highest ranking openly gay retired military officials. Former NBA player John Amaechi also addressed attendees, speaking about the process of coming out as a gay professional athlete.
