The Chicago Activator - February 22, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

IN THIS ISSUE

February 22, 2017

SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents

GAPP Committee Improv Conservatory 2017 WIF Focus Awards Kaufherr Center Fundraiser Senior Radio Players Seize the Day

(Don't Fear) Improv: Demystifying and Making Improv Less Scary for Actors Monday, Feb. 27

Greater Chicago Food Depository

SAG-AFTRA Wins NLRB Settlement Against Quincy Media in Peoria SAG-AFTRA is celebrating the settlement of two unfair labor practice charges that it brought to the National Labor Relations Board against Quincy Media, Inc. Click here to read more on our latest victory.

GAPP Committee For any member interested in participating in the Chicago Local's Government Affairs/Public Policy (GAPP) Committee, an initial meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Chicago office in the boardroom.

Please reply to shayna.young@sagaftra.org if you'll be attending.

SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents (Don't Fear) Improv: Demystifying and Making Improv Less Scary for Actors - Monday, Feb. 27 Please join this special interactive conservatory with Jack Bronis. "I'm always amazed when I hear actors are afraid to improvise. This workshop is intended to make improvisation less scary for performers," Bronis said.

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2017 Women in Film Chicago Focus Awards – Tonight!

Women in Film Chicago is proud to once again host its signature fundraising event.

The mission of the Focus Awards is twofold: to raise the necessary capital to provide quality programming, networking and mentorship opportunities for women in the advertising, film and television industries and to honor the accomplishments of the noted "superwomen" who continually put Chicago on the map.

SAG-AFTRA members can use the promotional code 2017WIFCHICAGO for $50 tickets - a savings of $15. Get them on Eventbrite today.

Come to Kaufherr After Dark - Monday, March 6 The Kaufherr Members Resource Center will host a fundraiser at Zanies on March 6 with headliners and SAG-AFTRA members Michael Issac and Calvin Evans.

Read more Don't miss the SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players' performances of Mysterious Traveler: The House of Death and Madame La Gimp.

7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Wednesday, March 8.

Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. (at Michigan) Admission is free; however seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local's Diversity Committee Presents Seize the Day: Brand & Market Yourself - Saturday, March 25 Give yourself some leverage. Be proactive. Join us to see how to best brand and market yourself.

This event is open to SAG-AFTRA and AEA members in good standing.

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SAG-AFTRA members, staff and guests volunteer at the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Feb. 10.

The GCFD is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people and striving to end hunger in our community. The GCFD distributes donated and purchased food through a network of 650 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to 678,000 adults and children in Cook County every year.

In response to members' requests to stay informed, The Activator may include notice of rallies, pickets and other actions by unions and the labor movement that have not been sanctioned by the National or Chicago Board of Directors of SAG-AFTRA. This information is provided as a convenience.

The information contained herein regarding workshops, vendors, special offers and the like is provided for informational purposes and is not intended to imply endorsement by SAG-AFTRA of them or the information, material, products or services provided. SAG-AFTRA makes no warranties or representations regarding the use of the material or the quality of the services or service providers.

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