Events

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, November 17 – Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers free medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund (intake line) for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32 or www.actorsfund.org

Wednesday, November 18 – SAG Affirmative Action & Diversity Department presents… “Know your Rights!” What EVERY Member Should Know to Empower and Protect Yourself in the Workplace and Entertainment Industry. Topic of discussion: Ageism & Age Discrimination. James Cagney Boardroom, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, please call (323) 549-6644 or email diversity@sag.org

Wednesday, November 25 – New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 10 a.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.

Wednesday, November 25 – Guild offices closed at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 26 – Guild Offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday.

Friday, November 27 – Guild Offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday.

DECEMBER

Wednesday, December 2 – Getting and Keeping Health Insurance. Monthly seminar for the entertainment industry and performing arts and visual arts communities who want to know their options for obtaining affordable health insurance and healthcare in the Los Angeles area. Participants will learn to use the Actors Fund’s Access to Health Insurance/Resources for Care website (www.ahirc.org) Registration is encouraged. The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400. 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. For more information please contact Aaron King at (323) 933-9244 ext. 38 or aking@actorsfund.org

Tuesday, December 8 – iActor “Upload and Personal,” hands-on training, 10-30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bella Bruck Room, Come let our experts help you create your iActor profile. RSVP to iactorrsvp@sag.org.

Wednesday, December 9 – New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 1 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.

Thursday, December 10 - Low budget contract signatory workshops, James Cagney Board Room. 6-8 p.m. Reservation is required by visiting sagindie.org or calling (323) 549-6064 (Please be sure to include name and email address).

Monday, December 14 – Hollywood Division Open Board Meeting, James Cagney Board Room, 6 p.m. A snack will be provided. Reservation is required. RSVP’s accepted after 8 a.m., Wednesday, December 2nd at Hollywoodrsvp@sag.org or via phone at (323) 549-6029.

Tuesday, December 15 – Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers free medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund (intake line) for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32 or www.actorsfund.org

Wednesday, December 16 – Wednesday, December 16 – Hollywood Holiday Host cordially invites you and a guest to their 6th Annual Winter Celebration. Join your fellow members for a light supper, desserts, coffee, and good will. 7-9:30 p.m. Screen Actors Guild Headquarters Lobby Level Promenade. Those interested in helping others in our community can contribute an unwrapped toy to the AFL-CIO Toy Drive or a non-perishable food item for the Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA) food drive. Please RSVP to sag.org/holidayparty no later than December 8.

Wednesday, December 23 – New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 10 a.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.

Thursday, December 24 - Guild offices closed at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, December 25 – Guild Offices closed in observance of Christmas Holiday.

Thursday, December 31- Guild offices closed at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, January 1 – Guild Offices closed in observance of New Year’s Day Holiday.

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, January 23 –Fifth Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Viewing Party presented by the Hollywood Holiday Host Committee. Join your fellow members for a night of glitz and glamour as we watch the TNT/TBS simulcast of the 16th Annual SAG Awards® in the James Cagney Boardroom at SAG headquarters. Stay tuned for more info!

The above listings are subject to change. Check SAG.org for the most up-to-date information. If you’d like more information on an event and there is no contact information listed above, call the Hollywood Executive Office at (323) 549-6459.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION NOVEMBER 2009

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION DECEMBER 2009

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION JANUARY 2010

The above listings are subject to change. Check SAG.org for the most up-to-date information.

If you’d like more information on an event and there is no contact information listed above, call the Hollywood Executive Office at (323) 549-6459.