Events

Screen Actors Guild to Hold Ratification Meetings in Four Cities for the Purpose of Voting on the Tentative Deal Between Producers and Screen Actors Guild Regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement

You are invited to attend the following Ratification Meetings to VOTE on the Tentative Agreement reached between the Producers and Screen Actors Guild regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement, which covers video games.

Screen Actors Guild to Hold Ratification Meetings in Four Cities for the Purpose of Voting on the Tentative Deal Between Producers and Screen Actors Guild Regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement

You are invited to attend the following Ratification Meetings to VOTE on the Tentative Agreement reached between the Producers and Screen Actors Guild regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement, which covers video games.

Screen Actors Guild to Hold Ratification Meetings in Four Cities for the Purpose of Voting on the Tentative Deal Between Producers and Screen Actors Guild Regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement

You are invited to attend the following Ratification Meetings to VOTE on the Tentative Agreement reached between the Producers and Screen Actors Guild regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement, which covers video games.

Screen Actors Guild to Hold Ratification Meetings in Four Cities for the Purpose of Voting on the Tentative Deal Between Producers and Screen Actors Guild Regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement

You are invited to attend the following Ratification Meetings to VOTE on the Tentative Agreement reached between the Producers and Screen Actors Guild regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement, which covers video games.

Screen Actors Guild to Hold Ratification Meetings in Four Cities for the Purpose of Voting on the Tentative Deal Between Producers and Screen Actors Guild Regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement

You are invited to attend the following Ratification Meetings to VOTE on the Tentative Agreement reached between the Producers and Screen Actors Guild regarding the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement, which covers video games.

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009

Where: SAG 12th Floor Member Lounge, 360 Madison Avenue (entrance at 45th street)

The Actors Fund will be providing free flu shots to SAG members on Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Health Care Safety Net Committee and MOVE and MORE Committees invite you to take advantage of this special, one-day-only event.

We’ve seen a lot of stars around here lately. 

Get ready to meet two more in person.

Ken Howard, SAG National President

Roberta Reardon, National AFTRA President

Please join our guests and fellow members for the upcoming AFTRA/SAG Membership Meeting.  

November 23, 2009 at 7 p.m. at The Westin Copley Place

“How to Hire SAG Actors on Any Budget - and Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask”
A Workshop for Producers in Association with the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

M.O.V.E. / M.O.R.E. in Conjunction with the National Health Care Safety Net Committee Present: Health Insurance Options for Actors

Mark your calendars for the next joint SAG-AFTRA membership meeting which will be held on Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel in Rockville, MD. You will not want to miss our guest speakers’ presentation about how to use social media networking (Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, My Space) to enhance your career.

The Hollywood Healthcare Safetynet Committee proudly presents the 2nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Alternative Health Fair.

Come learn about alternative healthcare choices, such as Alexander Technique, Tai Chi, Ayurvedic medicine and many more!

When: 11 a.m.-3p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Where: James Cagney Board Room
5757 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA  90036
Parking will be validated

Click here for flyer

When: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Check-in: 11:30 p.m.
Conservatory: noon–4:30 p.m. 

Where: Teamsters Union Hall, Local 14
1250 Burnham Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89104
(two blocks south of E. Charleston Blvd. between S. Eastern Ave. and S. Maryland Parkway – ample free parking on premises)

When: 10 a.m. - noon, Friday, October 23, 2009

Where: SAG NY Board Room - 14th Floor

Prepare to RELAX and SHINE when you work or audition!

Come be heard at the 2009 National Membership Meeting.

When: Sunday, October 18, 2009
2-3 p.m. – Mixer with national board, staff and members, visit Committee tables, sign-up for speakers list for an opportunity to speak at the microphone during the open forum section of meeting
3-6 p.m. – Meeting/Q&A

Where: Beverly Hills Ballroom at The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA  90210
www.beverlyhilton.com

San Diego SAG Conservatory Presents “An On-Camera Film Workshop” with  Lorenzo Rodriguez

The SAG Central Florida office is proud to announce a special partnership with the Orlando Film Festival for this year’s annual Central Florida Informational Meeting. Come join your fellow SAG members for the annual meeting, then make plans to attend the Orlando Film Festival opening night VIP Party and movie. This event is a great opportunity for SAG members to socialize and network with industry people.

When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
6 p.m. mixer
6:30 p.m. meeting commences 
7 p.m. VIP Party (free beverages and hors d’oeuvres)

Screen Actors Guild will host an Informational meeting for the purpose of providing a report to members on the Tentative Agreement reached for the 2009 Interactive Media Agreement. The meeting will be held in Los Angeles. Members of the Interactive Media Agreement negotiating committee and staff will be in attendance.

Please inform your fellow union members who work under this agreement about this important meeting. Participation is limited only by fire department regulations.

When: 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday October 13, 2009

Please be sure to join us for the fall membership meeting. Membership orientation begins at 6 p.m., followed by the general membership meeting at 7 p.m.

When: Monday, October 19
6-6:45 p.m., Membership Orientation
7-9 p.m., Membership Meeting

Where: Marriott Union Square (formerly Hotel 480)
480 Sutter St. (between Stockton and Powell), San Francisco

Agenda to Include:

•       “How to Market Yourself” – Members are encouraged to bring one headshot and a resume.

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2009

Where: Director’s Guild of America, 110 West 57th Street (between 6th & 7th Aves.)
New York, New York

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Introduction............................................................................. Mike Hodge

2. NY President’s Report................................................................................... Mike Hodge

3. SAG Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund Report....................................... Maureen Donnelly

Please join SAG members, staff, allies and National Chairs Jason Stuart and Chad Tyler of the SAG National LGBT Actors Committee, as we gather in the nation’s capital to let elected leaders know that now is the time for full federal equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Please let us know if you’re planning to attend the National Equality March: Email us at LGBTactors@sag.org and please put ‘DC March’ in the subject line.

Saturday No-Host Meet-and-Greet

Please join SAG members, staff, allies and National Chairs Jason Stuart and Chad Tyler of the SAG National LGBT Actors Committee, as we gather in the nation’s capital to let elected leaders know that now is the time for full federal equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Please let us know if you’re planning to attend the National Equality March: Email us at LGBTactors@sag.org and please put ‘DC March’ in the subject line.

Saturday No-Host Meet-and-Greet

Come be heard at the 2009 National Membership Meeting. Mixer from 2-3 p.m. - with national Board members, staff and members, visit committee tables, and sign up for speakers’ list for an opportunity to speak at the microphone during the open forum section of meeting. Meeting from 3- 6 p.m. The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210. www.beverlyhilton.com

Announcing the Auditions for this Year’s
Atlanta Community Food Bank Fundraiser

The 6th Annual “Lend Me An Ear!/A Six-Pack to Go!”
Produced by Barry Stoltze, Doug Kaye and Jon Hayden

When: 4-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29

Where: SAG/AFTRA Office, 455 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE, # 334, 30305

How: Call the SAG/AFTRA office at (404) 239-0131 ext. 0 for an audition time.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2009

1-2 p.m. An Introduction to the Performing Unions. This is open to non-members interested in the performing unions. RSVP required to sf@aftra.com, include your name, contact information and your interest in the performing Unions. 

2:15–4 p.m. Joint SAG & AFTRA General Membership Meeting