After George Fisher, Dan Carp became the chairman and CEO of Kodak in 2000, and continued CEO support of diversity was imortant to the success of the Lambda Network and other Kodak employee networks.
In 1993, the Lambda Network at Kodak invited Deb Price, a national columnist who wrote about gay and lesbian life, including her own, to speak at two events in Rochester: the first Rochester Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival and a fundraising event for the Lambda Network at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church.
Kodak was concerned with manufacturing visibility and produced the most popular film. The appearance of the Lambda Network on its film, film its members probably helped make, was a great symbol of Kodak's support for the network and its interest of popularizing a diverse and inclusive workplace. That photo was taken at the 1995 (1st) Lambda Network Education Event with Management.
Given by the Lambda Network at its Education Events, OUTSpoken & Visible awards were a feel-good way to celebrate people who helped improve LGBTQ safety, education, etc. at Kodak and encourage others to do similarly.
From left to right: Kathryn Rivers, Anne Fisher, George Fisher, Elizabeth Birch, Emily Jones, and David Kosel pose at the 1995 (1st) Lambda Network at Kodak Education Event with Management.
Given by Out & Equal, Outie Awards are awarded to leaders in creating workplace equality for LGBTQ people. Notice the size of the board. Compare this picture to the 1995 and 2003 board photos.
Attending public events, like parades and festivals, was a great way for the Lambda Network to meet other activists and employee networks, show Kodak's support for LGBTQ people and culture, and advertize Kodak's products. Notice the differences of this photo and the photo of the Lambda Network at 1999 Gay Pride.
Attending public events, like parades and festivals, was a great way for the Lambda Network to meet other activists and employee networks, show Kodak's support for LGBTQ people and culture, and advertize Kodak's products.
