2017 SAG-AFTRA Convention Journal

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WELCOME!

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Welcome Letters

Things to Know

Schedule at a Glance

Workshops & Resource Expo

Our Union Our Strength Our Future

National Board Gallery

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Local Presidents

Delegates

American Scene Awards

George Heller Memorial Award

On Location

Contact Us

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International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada

MATTHEW D. LOEB

JAMES B. WOOD

International President

General Secretary-Treasurer

VICE PRESIDENTS

MICHAEL BARNES

DAMIAN PETTI

JOHN FORD

WILLIAM E. GEARNS, JR.

COLLEEN GLYNN

First Vice President

Third Vice President

Sixth Vice President

Ninth Vice President

Twelfth Vice President

THOM DAVIS

MICHAEL F. MILLER, JR.

JOHN M. LEWIS

PHIL S. LOCICERO

JAMES J. CLAFFEY, JR.

Second Vice President

Fourth Vice President

Seventh Vice President

Tenth Vice President

Thirteenth Vice President

DANIEL DI TOLLA

CRAIG CARLSON

C. FAYE HARPER

Fifth Vice President

Eighth Vice President

Eleventh Vice President

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Dear Delegate,

I

t is my great pleasure to welcome you to

through our contract negotiations and

the third SAG-AFTRA national convention.

industry leadership.

I am honored to serve as your president and

GABRIELLE CARTERIS President

SAG-AFTRA members are grappling

work with you as we set a path for the next

with more content for the internet

two years and beyond.

and social media and growth in multi-

The theme of this convention is “Our

platform, emerging content. Performers

Union, Our Strength, Our Future.� It will

face shorter seasons and wage, role and

be the largest gathering of SAG-AFTRA

schedule compression. These and other

members in one place and forms

challenges undoubtedly lie ahead and,

the cornerstone of our governance

over these three days, we will discuss

and future growth.

and debate our work and begin to

Here we will elect our executive vice president and geographic and category vice

chart our course.

While it is true that our work is

presidents and help define our priorities.

changing, the skill and professionalism

You have been elected to be the voices of

SAG-AFTRA members bring to their work

your locals, and I encourage you to connect

continues to drive and define the industry.

with new members and your fellow leaders.

I urge you to attend the workshops,

This is an opportunity to engage and share

panels and member meetups and to find

your vision, hopes, successes and challenges

out as much as you can about the other

with other delegates from across the country.

delegates and their locals and then take

You are instrumental in shaping the future of

that knowledge home to your locals.

our union.

When our membership is activated and

Each of us knows the strength that comes from being a member of SAG-AFTRA. It

engaged, the possibilities are endless.

We are stronger together.

touches our lives in countless ways, from a guaranteed minimum wage and

Strength in unity,

residuals to workplace protections, contract enforcement, and health and pension benefits. The power of our union is also felt

Gabrielle Carteris

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Dear Delegate,

E

ffective governance is what makes our union such a powerful advocate for our

honored with a gold SAG-AFTRA card.

are at the center of that effort.

I had the privilege of receiving one at the

diverse viewpoints of our members working

National Executive Director

Heller Memorial Award will also be

membership, and our national conventions These gatherings bring together the

DAVID WHITE

At the gala, recipients of the George

in each sector of the industries we cover.

By exchanging ideas and learning from the

last convention and I can tell you it was one of the great honors of my career.

When the lights come up and we all go back to our offices, set, recording

main stage presentations, we enhance our

studio or newsroom, the legacy of this

internal governance and help educate our

gathering will endure in the enhanced

members on the changes and evolution in

relationships and industry knowledge

the media and entertainment industries.

we all accumulate.

These next three days are not just about

We each have the power to improve

facts and figures. They are also a great

our union and make it function more

opportunity to network and to celebrate the

effectively on behalf of all members. I look

accomplishments of our members, staff and

forward to sharing this rich experience

industry allies.

with all of you.

At our Friday night gala, A Legendary Evening, we will present the American Scene

In unity and looking forward,

Awards, which honor those who are pushing for greater work opportunities for those of diverse backgrounds in our industry.

David White

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

October 5, 2017

SAG-AFTRA

On behalf of the state of California, I am pleased to welcome you to the third biennial SAG-AFTRA convention.

The entertainment industry is one of California’s largest exports. I commend SAG-AFTRA for its commitment to ensuring that the more than 160,000 professionals that it represents are protected while they pursue the crafts that they love.

I wish the organizers and attendees have an educational and inspiring conference.

Sincerely,

EDMUND G. BROWN JR.

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October​ ​5,​ ​2017 Dear​ ​Members​ ​of​ ​SAG-AFTRA, Welcome​ ​to​ ​the​ ​third​ ​biennial​ ​SAG-AFTRA​ ​convention!

The​ ​entertainment​ ​industry​ ​is​ ​the​ ​cultural​ ​heart​ ​and​ ​an​ ​important​ ​economic​ ​engine​ ​of Los​ ​Angeles.​ ​SAG-AFTRA’s​ ​commitment​ ​to​ ​negotiate​ ​the​ ​best​ ​wages,​ ​working conditions,​ ​and​ ​benefits​ ​for​ ​its​ ​160,000​ ​members​ ​helps​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​that​ ​America’s​ ​top talent​ ​is​ ​properly​ ​protected​ ​and​ ​inspired​ ​to​ ​succeed.

On​ ​behalf​ ​of​ ​the​ ​City​ ​of​ ​Los​ ​Angeles,​ ​congratulations​ ​and​ ​best​ ​wishes​ ​for​ ​a​ ​productive gathering.

Sincerely,

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Standing together with our SAG-AFTRA sisters and brothers to build union work opportunities across North America

Have a great convention!

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Things to Know From the Metro

Dress Code

Recording Devices

Take the Red Line to the Universal

Dress is casual for meetings and

Delegates may not under any

City/Studio City stop for $1.75 per ride;

sessions. You might want to bring

circumstances use any type of audio

$7 for day pass. On weekdays, you may

a sweater or light jacket as meeting

or visual recording device, including

cross Lankershim to the NBCUniversal

rooms and the convention floor can be

smartphones, to capture convention

Visitor Parking structure and take the

cool. Dress for A Legendary Evening gala

speeches, reports, presentations,

elevator to the roof, where it connects

on Friday is cocktail attire.

seminars, panels, caucuses, voting or

directly to the hotel. Alternatively,

any other programs. Violations may

there’s a complimentary shuttle that

result in removal from the convention.

goes to the hotel across the street from the station.

Wireless Internet Wireless internet access will be available in the convention hall and breakout

Where to Eat

rooms. Please be considerate and

Continental breakfast and lunch will be

Parking

limit the number of wireless devices

provided Friday and Saturday, as well as

Hosted self-parking is available at the

being used simultaneously as it may

breakfast on Sunday. In addition, there

Sheraton Universal for authorized

impede the speed and effectiveness of

are a number of food establishments

attendees. Ask a convention ambassador

the network.

in the area that have partnered with SAG-AFTRA to offer discounts

for details.

to convention attendees. Go to the convention app (see right) and check Deals & Discounts or look

Cell Phones

Credentials

Please turn cell phones to silent when

Convention badges must be worn in

entering the convention hall or at other

order to access the main convention

official gatherings. Please take personal

floor, caucuses, breakout sessions, meal

calls outside the convention hall.

under the Local Resources tab at sagaftraconvention.org for a complete list. Additionally, many restaurants may be found at Universal CityWalk (see page 36).

service and during voting.

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Download the App Stay connected on your mobile device

Alcoholic Beverage Policy SAG-AFTRA encourages the responsible use of alcohol at official social events, including the opening night reception and the Friday evening A Legendary Evening gala.

Show Us Your Card!

There are many opportunities around the convention to take a selfie (or ask someone to shoot a photo) of you and your membership card. Then share your union pride on social media using the hashtags #sagaftramember #sagaftraconvention.

through the official SAG-AFTRA National Convention app, available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Delegates can log in to access the convention schedule, updates, news, local deals and discounts and other resources.

Or visit the official website at sagaftraconvention.org.

Children & Pets Unless a delegate, children are not permitted to attend any part of the convention program. No pets or animals are permitted, with the exception of service animals.

Questions?

Visit our ambassadors!

SAG-AFTRA ambassadors are standing by to assist you. Find them at the ambassadors’ table in the foyer just outside the convention

Due to severe allergies and sensitivities of a number of delegates, please refrain from wearing heavily scented lotions, perfumes or colognes while attending the convention.

hall. They have information on places of interest, restaurants, shops, places of worship, Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood and more.

#sagaftraconvention Share your convention experience on social media using the convention

The third SAG-AFTRA National Convention takes place at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City.

hashtag #sagaftraconvention.

SAG-AFTRA, SAG, AFTRA, the American Scene Awards, the George Heller Memorial Award, and all related convention elements and images are TM & © 2017 Screen Actors Guild— American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. All rights reserved. The appearance of advertising in this publication neither guarantees nor implies an endorsement by SAG-AFTRA of the product, service, or company or the claims made for the product in such advertising. SAG-AFTRA disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection with advertising appearing herein and on the SAG-AFTRA website.

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Schedule at a Glance THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

and The Intern (2015). She produced the recently released Home Again starring Reese Witherspoon.

Fritz covers the entertainment industry and has previously reported for the Los Angeles Times and Variety. His book The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies will be released in March by Houghton Mifflin.

2:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Delegate Check-In

4 - 6 p.m.

National Board Meeting Open to National Board members and designated alternates only.

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Break

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

(Hosted by SAG-AFTRA)

Welcome Reception for Delegates (STARVIEW ROOM)

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Start the weekend with fellow convention delegates atop the Sheraton Universal Hotel enjoying a spectacular view of the San Fernando Valley. RSVP required. (This event is open to delegates only.)

Local Presidents Forum

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Resource Expo (STUDIO II)

Continental Breakfast (Hosted by SAG-AFTRA)

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Resource Expo (STUDIO II)

3 - 5 p.m.

9 a.m. - noon

Convention Session

Convention Session

(GRAND BALLROOM)

(GRAND BALLROOM)

Includes consideration of proposed constitutional amendments and resolutions.

Includes national executive director’s report and Q&A, consideration of proposed constitutional amendments and resolutions.

Noon - 1 :30 p.m.

Lunch Break (Hosted by SAG-AFTRA) UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD™

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

8 - 9 a.m.

Learn more about union resources and programs available to members. See page 18.

7:30 - 9 a.m.

(Hosted by SAG-AFTRA)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Open to local presidents only.

Delegate Check-In

Continental Breakfast

All delegates and guests must purchase a ticket in order to attend this event.

(BALLROOM CIRCLE) Enjoy a variety of hosted options from local food trucks.

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Workshops and Panels (SEE PAGE 18)

Learn more about union resources and programs available to members. See page 18.

6 – 10 p.m.

A LEGENDARY EVENING

Delegate Meetups

8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(THE GLOBE THEATRE, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD™)

(SEE APP FOR DETAILS)

Celebrating the 2017 National Convention, the American Scene Awards and the George Heller Memorial Award.

3:30 - 6 p.m.

The reception begins at 6 p.m. at the Globe Theatre on the legendary Universal Studios Hollywood™ lot and will be followed by award presentations, dinner and dancing with DJ Butch on Tap spinning tunes. Shuttle bus service to the event begins at 5:45 p.m. from the hotel’s Ballroom Circle. Shuttle service back to the hotel begins at the conclusion of the awards ceremony and runs every 30 minutes. The last bus departs for the hotel at 10:30 p.m.

Consideration of proposed constitutional amendments and resolutions continue.

Convention Session (GRAND BALLROOM) Includes welcome, keynote conversation, and nominations and balloting for the election of the executive vice president and geographic and category national vice presidents.

Keynote Conversation Join film director/producer/screenwriter Nancy Meyers in a conversation and Q&A with Ben Fritz of the Wall Street Journal. Meyers’ credits include The Parent Trap (1998), What Women Want (2000), The Holiday (2006), It’s Complicated (2009)

Convention Session (GRAND BALLROOM)

6 - 7 p.m.

Delegate Meetups (SEE APP FOR DETAILS)

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3. Grand Ballroom 3a. East Ballroom 3b. West Ballroom 3c. Producer 3d. Director

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4. Executive Ballroom

5. Performers 6. Terrace D 7. Terrace Suites 7a. Terrace A 7b. Terrace B 7c. Terrace C

CONVENTION CALIFORNIAS RESTAURANT

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OUTDOOR POOL

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Escalator to Hotel Lobby

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 8:30 - 10 a.m.

Farewell Breakfast (Hosted by SAG-AFTRA)

2 - 5 p.m.

Committee of Locals Meeting Open to committee members, designated alternates, local presidents and authorized staff only.

(GRAND BALLROOM)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9

Reports by your national officers

9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Noon Delegation Photos (GRAND BALLROOM)

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

National Board Meeting (JAMES CAGNEY BOARDROOM, SAG-AFTRA) Open to National Board members and designated alternates only.

9 a.m. - noon

Convention Session

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10

National Board Meeting (JAMES CAGNEY BOARDROOM, SAG-AFTRA)

Schedule subject to change. Please refer to the 2017 SAG-AFTRA convention mobile app or sagaftraconvention.org for updates.

Open to National Board members and designated alternates only. Local presidents may observe opening remarks.

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Panels & Workshops We Rise Together: Advocacy and Activism, Inside and Outside of Your Union

Health, Pension and Retirement: Protecting Our Present and Investing in Our Future

Join us for an instructive dialogue with diverse advocates and activists who will share their stories so that we can all learn how best to have our voices heard. Ensuring that the professionals in front of a camera and behind a microphone are inclusive of all of our cultures and communities has never been more vital than it is today. Connect with others who will share their insight, experiences and expertise, empowering each of us to support one another to have the impact to effect change.

SAG-AFTRA now has one merged health plan, but the details of providing health and retirement benefits to tens of thousands of members and their dependents is as complicated as ever. The CEOs of the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan, the SAG-Producers Pension Plan and the AFTRA Retirement Fund will brief you on what’s going on with the plans and address your questions.

The State of the Industries: How the Big Picture Affects You Industry economics expert and SAG-AFTRA Chief Economist David Viviano provides a unique view into the economics of the media and entertainment industry, identifying and explaining trends that are driving dramatic change in the business and sharing what those economic trends mean for the future.

The Octopus with a Thousand Legs – How We’ll Win with the Commercials Organizing Campaign SAG-AFTRA has been engaged in a vigorous fight to organize and recapture the commercials space. Hear from and talk with the team responsible for that campaign about what’s been accomplished and where it’s heading, with some contract 101 included in the process.

#sagaftraunidos – Our Union, Our Future: Why Spanish Language Media Matters to All of Us The hashtag #sagaftraunidos is the mantra of SAG-AFTRA’s campaign to organize and establish contract standards for work done in Spanish.

Hear from the members who have been on the ground conducting these campaigns about their successes and the great challenges involved, and most importantly, why this matters to the union’s entire membership, regardless of language.

All events are subject to change. Check the app or with an ambassador for details.

UNION STRENGTH

Resource Expo Stop by and visit the convention Resource Expo in the Sheraton Universal Studio II on Friday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn about resources and programs available to SAG-AFTRA members.

• The Actors Fund – actorsfund.org • AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund – afmsagaftrafund.org • AFTRA Retirement Fund – aftraretirement.org • AT&T – att.com/wireless/unionplus15 • SAG-AFTRA Historical Archives and Special Collections • SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union – sagaftrafcu.org • SAGindie – sagindie.org • SAG-AFTRA Foundation – sagaftra.foundation • SAG-AFTRA Health Plan – sagaftraplans.org • Union Plus – unionplus.org

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Best Wishes

SAG-AFTRA for a Successful 2017 Convention

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Our Union. Our Strength.

Our Future.

MATT PETIT

Stage is Set for SAG-AFTRA’s Third Convention huge first step toward greater parity for

conditions. Employers finally returned

recurring event in your

performers, no matter what language

to the bargaining table and, as of the

union’s governance

they speak.

publication of this journal, we have

has begun. Every two years, the SAG-AFTRA

We recently negotiated new $256 million TV/Theatrical contracts,

reached a tentative agreement.

But even as members have focused

National Convention brings together

subsequently ratified by the

on sweeping action to improve their

members from every working category

membership, that deliver increased

lives and those of their peers, we haven’t

and from every local to plot the

compensation, higher pension and

forgotten to give back. Earlier this year,

union’s course.

retirement contributions, and improved

through a concerted member-driven

travel provisions. But, most importantly,

effort, the union, along with industry

last convention. In that time, the union

the contract is progressive, targeting new

partners, achieved 1 million hours of

has chalked up numerous victories and

media and providing members with

mentoring in the A Call to Arts initiative.

hit significant milestones.

gains in streaming media residuals.

Announced by President Obama in

It has been a busy two years since our

SAG-AFTRA’s efforts to organize

In addition, members stood fast

2015, the effort aimed to mentor young

Spanish-language production got a major

against large video game companies,

storytellers, journalists and performers,

win when Telemundo performers voted

demanding fair compensation,

particularly those from disadvantaged

to be represented by the union. This is a

transparency and safer working

backgrounds. And even though the goal

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he most significant

Previous page, National Executive Director David White addresses attendees at the 2015 SAG-AFTRA Convention. Top left, as part of the Commercials Organizing and Recapture Initiative, members deliver thousands of signatures to the Droga5 offices in New York. Top right, President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White join Telemundo performers and union staff to celebrate the historic Telemundo victory in Tampa, Florida. Above, members march during a picket of Electronic Arts Productions Inc. in October to support the video game strike. Left, members march in the Los Angeles May Day parade in support of SBS employees.

ARAYNA EISON

MATT PETIT

This year’s theme, “Our Union. Our Strength. Our Future.” reflects the union’s forward-looking stance backed up with the strength of members’ convictions and unity.

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was met, members intend to continue this good work.

As we gather for our third biennial convention, the stakes are high. The industry is undergoing remarkable transformation and it is imperative that SAG-AFTRA members secure a strong position within the changing media landscape. Tasked with MATT PETIT

making that happen are hundreds of delegates, elected by members at each local, along with the president and other union officers.

It’s over these three days of collaboration and deliberation that the union’s democratic foundations are in full display. Whether electing the executive vice president and other top officers or voting on constitutional amendments and resolutions, the process is one of open debate and discussion.

Members arrived in Universal City with a diversity of viewpoints on the

Top, members from across the country enjoy convention festivities. Above, New England members show off their SAG-AFTRA cards during a membership meeting.

biggest issues facing the union, but though their approaches may differ, all

hair down and enjoy the company of

with their peers, and there will be plenty

have the same goal: Strong contracts,

their fellow members, all with a bit of

of opportunities to meet with members

a strong union and to create an

Hollywood magic. Be there Friday night

from different work categories from

environment in the industry in which

to find out who will be this year’s George

regions across the country. On Friday

members’ work is valued and respected.

Heller Memorial Award recipients.

and Saturday, the resource expo presents

The award, which takes the form of a

a wealth of services available to those

Strength. Our Future.” reflects the

gold SAG-AFTRA card, is presented

who work in the industry.

union’s forward-looking stance backed

to members and staff who have made

up with the strength of members’

significant and enduring contributions to

has a lot to offer, but at heart, it’s

convictions and unity.

the union. The awardees are kept secret

a democratic institution that is a

until the big event.

crucial element for keeping the

This year’s theme, “Our Union. Our

As in years past, the convention also includes a celebration, A Legendary Evening. It’s attendees’ chance to let their

And there’s a lot more to do. Meetups give attendees the chance to network

SAG-AFTRA’s biennial convention

union a vital, nimble and powerful member-driven organization.

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2017-19 National Board The executive vice president and seven national vice presidents will be elected at the convention.

Gabrielle Carteris

Jane Austin

President

Secretary-Treasurer

Don Ahles

Edward Asner

Bobbie Bates

Randal Berger

Rodger A. Brand

San Diego

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Twin Cities

Missouri Valley

Bob Butler

William Charlton

Ellen Crawford

Rebecca Damon

Joe d’Angerio

Los Angeles

New York

Los Angeles

John Carter Brown

Suzanne Burkhead

Chicago

Dallas-Fort Worth

Maureen Donnelly

Steve Dressler

San FranciscoNorthern California

Los Angeles

Nancy Duerr

Abby Dylan

Hal Eisner

Greg Evigan

Jim Ferguson

Charles Ferrara

Marie Fink

Miami

Seattle

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Nashville

New Orleans

Los Angeles

Frances Fisher

Ilyssa Fradin

Anne Gartlan

Jason George

Margie Ghigo

Traci Godfrey

Holter Graham

Los Angeles

Chicago

New York

Los Angeles

Arizona-Utah

New York

New York

Nevada

New York

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Pamela Guest

Kathryn Howell

Jon Huertas

Michelle Hurd

David Jolliffe

Ezra Knight

Joe Krebs

Los Angeles

San FranciscoNorthern California

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

New York

Washington-Mid Atlantic

Clyde Kusatsu

Chris Lacey

Diane Ladd

Elaine LeGaro

Jodi Long

Mel MacKaron

Adrian Martinez

Los Angeles

Ohio-Pittsburgh

Los Angeles

New York

Los Angeles

New Mexico

New York

John Mitchell

Matthew Modine

Bill Mootos

Esai Morales

Christine Nagy

Dan Navarro

Philadelphia

Los Angeles

New England

Los Angeles

New York

Los Angeles

Debra Nelson

Jenny O’Hara

Janice Pendarvis

Robert Pine

Jay Potter

Linda Powell

Atlanta

Los Angeles

New York

Los Angeles

New York

New York

Patricia Richardson

Mary McDonald-Lewis Portland

Los Angeles

Scott Rogers

Woody Schultz

Martin Sheen

Susan Jeanne Snyder

Abigail Spencer

Jeff Spurgeon

Hawaii

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Washington-Mid Atlantic

Los Angeles

New York

Jonathan Taylor Thomas Los Angeles

Peter Tocco Michigan

Sheila Ivy Traister

Monica Trombetta

Colorado

New York

Lisa Vidal

Pamela Weaver

Liz Zazzi

Los Angeles

Houston-Austin

New York

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2017-19 Local Presidents

Joe Corcoran

Ric Reitz

Arizona-Utah

Atlanta

Charles Andrew Gardner

Sheila Ivy Traister

Chicago

Colorado

Brent Anderson Dallas-Fort Worth

David C. Farmer

Pamela Weaver

Jane Austin

John McKarthy

Eric Wydra

Hawaii

Houston-Austin

Los Angeles

Miami

Michigan

Thomas G. Murray

Michael Montgomery

Dan Hewitt Owens

Michele Proude

Marc Comstock

New England

New Mexico

Nashville

Nevada

Diana Boylston

Rebecca Damon

Paul Martino

Sam Clover

Robert Blanche

New Orleans

Acting President New York

Ohio-Pittsburgh

Philadelphia

Portland

Martin C. Alvillar

Kathryn Howell

Rik Deskin

Peter Moore

Lance Lewman

San Diego

San FranciscoNorthern California

Seattle

Twin Cities

WashingtonMid Atlantic

Missouri Valley

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Convention Delegates In addition to National Board members and local presidents, the following were elected to represent the locals at the national convention.

Arizona-Utah

Hawaii

Billy Holden Kyle Marsh Ted Raymond

Rolf Burton Dennis Ihara Becky Maltby Lisa Romano Jean Simon

Atlanta Yolanda Asher Steve Coulter Wilbur T. Fitzgerald, Esq. Jon Hayden Clayton Landey Sheila Maddox Mike Pniewski Michelle Rivera

Houston-Austin Glynace Eastham Shondra Marie Mykle McCoslin Nick W. Nicholson Michelle A. Robinson

Los Angeles Chicago Natalee Arteaga Catherine Brown Tai Davis Craig Dellimore Rula Gardenier Michael Issac Heidi Johanningmeier Kara S. Leigh Troy Pryor Gail Rastorfer Courtney Rioux Nancy Sellers Richard Shavzin Richard Steele Michael Joseph Thomas Ward Alma Washington

Colorado Nancy Flanagan David Hartley-Margolin Kevin Inouye Clay S. Walker

Dallas-Fort Worth Lisha Brock Lisa Dalton Hector Garcia Sharon Garrison Reis McCormick

Kimberly Ables-Jindra Zohreen Adamjee Jennifer Lynn Andersen Pete Antico Robert G Archer Juan Carlos Arvelo Ford Austin Jeff Austin Steve Barr Michael Bell Jodie Bentley Timothy Blake Daphne Bloomer Christina Bobrowsky Michelle C. Bonilla Jen Faith Brown Trevor Brunsink Jennifer H Caldwell K Callan Margot Carlson Joi Carr Natalia Castellanos Corinna Cechi Parvesh Cheena Tom Choi Cynthia Lea Clark David Clennon Assaf Cohen Mimi Cozzens Patrika Darbo Joan Del Mar Catherine Dent Jay Disney

Jenna Doolittle Susie Duff William Duffy Michelle Dunker Catherine Eads Carole Elliott Debbie Evans Patrick Fabian Michael Faulkner Fred Fein Cathy Fielding Kate Flannery Lee Garlington Hank Garrett Spencer Garrett Mike Genovese Marc C Geschwind David Goryl Richard Hadfield Brian Hamilton Linda Harcharic Hayes Hargrove Samantha Hartson Cupid Hayes Lauri Hendler Louis Herthum Amy Hill Jennae Hoving Matthew Jaeger Diana Elizabeth Jordan Jackie Joseph Dawn Joyal Matt Kavanaugh Mobin Khan Matthew Kimbrough Chil Kong Steve Lanza Shyla La’Sha Dan Lauria Donna Lynn Leavy Joanna Leeds Jen Levin Dawnn Lewis Kate Linder Elaine Loh JM Longoria Kurt Lott Anthony Marciona

Lauren Marini Rick Markman Tohoru Masamune Melinda McGraw Mary McNeill Ron Morgan Aubrey Mozino Rob Nagle Gaye Nelson Jake O’Flaherty Peggy Lane Orourke Ron Ostrow Gretchen Palmer Marisa Persson Lauren Peterson Amy Pietz Lee Purcell Jasper Randall Dileep Rao Ann Marie Ravens Autumn Reeser Robin Riker Barbara Roberts Ricco Ross Donna M Russo Mike Sakellarides Wendy Schenker Shea Scullin Nicole Shanahan Shaan Sharma Fletcher Sheridan Nina Siemaszko David Slattery Chalene Sloan Gregg Smrz David Sobolov Jerilyn Stapleton Arne Starr Sally Stevens Scott Stewart Evelyn L. Stokes Jason Stuart Maureen Sullivan Amir Talai Iqbal Theba Steve Tom Danielle Towne Stacey Travis

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Armand Vasquez Ned Vaughn David Villar Katie Von Till Katie Wallack David Westberg Bruce Wexler Gerald White Ben Whitehair Vivicca A. Whitsett Lynnanne Zager

Kevin Fennessy Rod Fritz Paul Horn Tom Kemp Andrea Lyman Peter M. McSwiggin Vic Ramos Michelle Romano Chuck Slavin Lori Vozzella

New Mexico Miami Jay Amor Carol C. Bailey Rod Ball Chris Beekie Barry Brandt Dave Corey Tom Deakman Kevin Dean-Hackett Joseph Giambrone Steve Gladstone Tess La Bella Laurel Levey Carmen Lopez Marcy Roban

Michigan Sonya A. Avakian Shane Carson Patty Handysides Jo-Jo Shutty-MacGregor

Missouri Valley Kevin Lynch Shelley Waggener Andrew Zimmerman

Nashville Andrew Caple-Shaw Carla Christina Contreras Richard Cox Bill Foy Tamara Trexler Bill “Billbro” Yarbrough

Nevada Vittoria Aspatore Mary Ann Hebinck Rusty Meyers Scott Mirne Kim Renee

New England Dale F. Appel Frank C Cacciola Ellen Colton

Jessica Lynn Bohan Michael L. Miller Tom Schuch Diane Villegas

New Orleans Frank Peter Boimare III Artemis Susan Preeshl George J. Sanchez Olga Wilhelmine

New York Michael Arkin Dave Bachman Molly Ballard Janie Barnett Marc Baron Evan Bass Nitasha Bhambree Sandra M. Bloom Avis Boone Jacqueline (Jacqui) Bradley Christine Bruno Kevin Cannon Jim Conroy Brian Corrigan Cynthia Darlow Laurie Dawn Ray Deforest Wayne Duvall Venida Evans Nick Fondulis Janette Gautier Charles Gemmill Ed Heavey Paul Hecht Anita Hollander Lillian Isabella Phoebe Jonas Vivienne Jurado Sandra Karas Verania Kenton Jim Kerr Gerald M. Kline Jeff Knapp Joyce Korbin

Ilene Kristen Billy Lake Cathy Lilly Doug Lory James Lurie Subhash Mandal Tommy Mcinnis Joseph Melendez Gy Mirano Sean Patrick Monahan Mary Elaine Monti Natalie Moore Vanessa Morales Jack Mulcahy Stephanie Nasteff Nan-Lynn Nelson Marisa Redanty Carlos Ricketts Buzz Roddy John Rothman Mhari Sandoval Kevin Scullin Sarah Seeds Bev Sheehan leslie Shreve Alex Silverman Debra Sperling Alice Spivak Jamal Story Nancy Ellen Sutherland Joan Valentina Tania Villanueva Jamie C. Ward Jeff Wilburn Rick Zahn

Ohio-Pittsburgh Linda Froehlich Lisa Ann Goldsmith Joe Gunderman Rick Pfeiffer Charles David Richards Mark Roberts Jay Silvers

Philadelphia Sara Jane Blazo Lyman Chen Meagan Hill Harvey Jaffe Mike Kraycik Helen McNutt Tom McNutt Susan Moses Dick Sheeran Volieda Webb Joe Zarriello

Portland Michelle Damis Kirsten Foe Harold Phillips Chrisse Roccaro

San Diego Pete Peters Larry Poole Lorenzo Rodriguez Lou Slocum Ruth Stehle Rain Thomas

San FranciscoNorthern California Robert Curé Janet Dyer Ann E. Fields Neil O’Neill Mike Pechner Erika Y Perez Phillip Ramirez Marie Shell Micci Toliver Edward Vasgersian

Seattle Tony Ginn Ron Holmstrom Deborah Horne Linda C. Kennedy Maggie Stenson

Twin Cities Mark Bradley Bob Davis Shelli Place

Washington-Mid Atlantic Bernie Cavanaugh Dawn A. Douglas Ilona Dulaski John Henrehan Jack Jenkins Kathryn Klvana Melissa Leebaert Maggie Linton Tom Moore Gale Nemec Robert Schaefer Mike Schuh Jack Speer Towanda Underdue Ellie K. Wang Julie Wright

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iversity is one of the union’s core values, and SAG-AFTRA’s American Scene Awards were created to highlight employers who are embracing

inclusivity and telling authentic and diverse stories.

The Awards are the only recognition presented by the union that honors employers that value diversity in all its forms. For the third SAG-AFTRA American Scene Awards, honorees are Twentieth Century Fox Television for This Is Us, Atlantic Music Group for Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) and The Hamilton Mixtape, as well as the San Diego State University Research Foundation for KPBS San Diego.

Winners were selected for work that exemplifies equal access and full inclusion of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds, people with disabilities, women, seniors, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender, and other misrepresented or underrepresented groups.

This year’s call for nominations included major network, cable and streaming series, independent and studio feature films, public television and radio as well as local and national news and was the largest entry pool since the awards’ inception.

Jenny O’Hara, chair of the SAG-AFTRA Honors and Tributes Committee, said, “The American Scene Awards are unique in the entertainment industry — they are the only award that recognizes producers and content creators for their diversity efforts. I’m proud to have worked alongside Jason George and the Diversity Advisory Committee to narrow down our winners. It was a difficult choice but This Is Us, KPBS San Diego and Hamilton are exceptional examples of the American Scene. Representation matters and we will continue to reward union signatories that prioritize the creation of content that reflects the world in which we live.”

Jason George, chair of the SAG-AFTRA Diversity Advisory Committee, said, “All of these American Scene Award recipients are shining examples to the entertainment industry and the world that inclusivity is, in fact, the key to financial success and critical acclaim.”

“We believe that there is more and better inclusive content being made now than ever before and, given the quality and number of projects we received for consideration, we are not alone. This year, the deliberations just to arrive at the finalists were incredibly difficult. This is a good problem to have and we are encouraged by the growing power of these intentionally inclusive employers and these aspirational awards to lead the way forward,” said SAG-AFTRA National Director of Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity Adam Moore.

These awards continue the celebrated tradition established more than 30 years ago by a 1985 AFTRA National Convention resolution. Taking into consideration authenticity, excellence and impact, and following the lead set by the SAG-AFTRA Constitution, the categories for which American Scene Awards are given mirror the three major categories by which we define ourselves as members: Entertainment, News and Broadcast, and Music and Sound Recordings. The awards will be presented on Friday, Oct. 6, as part of the A Legendary Evening celebration at the Globe Theatre at the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot.

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Music & Sound Recording Award

Entertainment Award

Atlantic Music Group for Hamilton (Original Cast Recording) and The Hamilton Mixtape

20th Century Fox for This Is Us

and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is based

on Ron Chernow’s biography of founding father Alexander Hamilton. The musical won 11 Tony

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Awards in 2016, including Best Musical, Score, Book of a Musical, Direction of a Musical, Choreography and Orchestrations, and Miranda received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Hamilton is the story of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now.

The Hamilton recordings are being honored because people all over the world who have never seen a musical, let alone been to Broadway, can still hum through the entire original

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first treasury secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and

cast recording. Atlantic Music Group is being recognized because those who are fortunate enough to see the staged production show up singing along with the songs because they know the songs from The Mixtape by heart. As Rolling Stone summed it up in its 4.5-out-of5-star review, “The Hamilton Original Cast Recording proves that a cast soundtrack LP can work as a powerful, cohesive, exhilarating pop experience in the 21st century.”

Belva Davis News & Broadcast Award San Diego State University Research Foundation for KPBS San Diego

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PBS news serves the people of the San Diego region with trustworthy, in-depth

information that allows the community to hold its leaders accountable, showing how global and local current affairs change our lives, and how San Diego changes the world.

More than just telling their listeners what is happening, they tell them why. KPBS was founded in 1960 as KEBS on the campus of San Diego State University. Presenting trusted news and programs that inspire, respect and educate its audience, KPBS delivers this content via multiple outlets, including television, radio and digital media, remaining relevant in a rapidly changing world.

In 2015, KPBS employees negotiated their first SAG-AFTRA contract and, at the same time, started a first-of-its-kind joint diversity council. Comprised of members from all areas of the organization, from both labor and management, and open to all departments, the council’s mission is “to champion diversity and inclusion, and to advocate for equitable practices and more diverse perspectives throughout the organization.”

Covering issues ranging from broader immigration policy and impact to the local and personal stories from the border communities, from disability rights to the GI Film

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veryone has a family. And every family has a story. This Is Us chronicles the Pearson family across the decades, from Jack and Rebecca as young parents in the 1980s to their 37-year-old kids Kevin, Kate and Randall searching for love and fulfillment in the present day. This grounded, life-affirming dramedy reveals how the tiniest events in our lives impact who we become and how the connections we share with each other can transcend time, distance and even death. This Is Us has emerged as a breakout mainstream hit with myriad examples of inclusion. When so much of what’s happening in American culture speaks, at alarmingly loud volume, of divisiveness and marginalization, watching this American family, whose members reflect different colors, sizes, orientations and ethnicities, isn’t just a welcome relief. It’s never been more crucial.

Festival, KPBS is unrivaled in its commitment to engage with all citizens and to showcase the unique neighborhoods and people that make our communities thrive.

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Union’s Most Devoted to Be Honored with Gold Cards

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the live announcement. Last year’s recipients included the late Ken Howard, then president of SAG-AFTRA; former National Board member Dave Corey; SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White; and Associate National Executive Director Mathis Dunn.

Howard was particularly surprised, since his award was presented at the end of the program, and there had been only two honorees during the convention’s first year.

Howard acknowledged the contributions and commitment of his peers.

“I’m in a distinguished group of people, many of whom have given years and years and years to union service,” he said. “Thank you for this extraordinary honor.”

Corey accepted his award with humility.

“I think of the footprints that have been laid by all those who have gone before and all those who are sitting out here, and in perspective to that footprint,

I have just a little tiny dot. I am so humbled by being put in the same light.

Thank you,” he said.

White graciously accepted the award but said the members deserved the credit.

“There is no stopping this union.

I genuinely believe that. And that is because of the people in this room.”

The normally loquacious Dunn was left nearly speechless.

“I never really thought I would have the honor of being recognized by a group of people who volunteer endless hours and dedicate their free time to so many and work so hard,” he said.

The award is named for George Heller, an actor who was a co-founder of AFTRA’s predecessor AFRA, the American Federation of Radio Artists, in the summer of 1937. He eventually became its national executive secretary and would be the first head of AFTRA after the Television Authority merged with AFRA in 1952. After his premature death at age 49, AFTRA leaders created the award to honor his legacy.

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he success of SAG-AFTRA is a collective effort. Every win our union achieves is the product of the hard work of members who volunteer their time and the staff, whose job it is to carry out members’ directives. All are deserving of kudos, but there are some individuals whose devotion to the union is exceptional.

These people are often the driving force behind union initiatives and inspire others through their leadership and commitment.

Every two years at convention, it has become a SAG-AFTRA tradition to honor these outstanding few with the George Heller Memorial Award.

The award, which takes the form of a gold membership card, is presented at Friday night’s gala celebration, which this year is titled A Legendary Evening.

It recognizes those who have made a significant contribution of service to SAG-AFTRA or its predecessor unions.

The SAG-AFTRA Honors and Tributes Committee selects the honorees and their names are kept secret until

The 2015 George Heller gold card recipients were, from left, SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard, former National Board member Dave Corey, National Executive Director David White and Associate National Executive Director Mathis Dunn.

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George Heller Memorial Award Past Honorees

HELLER YEAR RECIPIENT 1957 Henry Jaffe 1958 Frank Nelson 1959 Bud Collyer 1960 K.S. Becker 1961 Ken Carpenter 1962 Virginia Payne

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981

Eleanor Engle Stanley Farrar Elizabeth Morgan Donald S. Doty Raymond A. Jones Nellie Booth Evelyn Freyman Arch Siegel Ed Sullivan Mel Brandt Claude McCue Burt Jacoby Jack Costello Kenneth Groot Bill Baldwin Arwin Schweig Tyler McVey Jackson Beck Rubin Weiss

1982 1983 1984 1984 1985 1986 1988 1989 1991 1991 1993 1993 1995 1997 1997 1999 1999 2000 2001

Mortimer Becker Joe Slattery Bill Hillman Sanford I. Wolff Dan Mallinger Bill Bransome Kenneth Roberts Frank Maxwell John C. Hall, Jr. Peter Leeds Lillian Clark Reed Farrell John FitzGerald Belva Davis Dick Moore Richard Holter Shelby Scott Bruce York Martha Greenhouse

2001 2003 2003 2005 2005 2005 2007 2007 2009 2009 2009 2011 2011 2013 2013 2015 2015 2015 2015

Donald Tayer, Esq. John Henning Dick Kay Tom Powers, Esq. Maureen Donnelly Dan Ingram Janette Gautier Susan Boyd Joyce Roberta Reardon Kim Roberts Hedgpeth Eileen Willenborg John Connolly Denny Delk David Hartley-Margolin Pat O’Donnell Ken Howard Dave Corey David White Mathis Dunn

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