The Chicago Activator - Oct. 6, 2014

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

IN THIS ISSUE Senior Radio Players Oct. 8

Tenth Annual Blood Drive with Free Flu Shots

Seize the Day Oct. 11 Blood Drive & Flu Shots Oct. 20 SAG Awards Voting Privileges Free Passes to CIFF Screenings

October 6, 2014

Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 KMRC, 1 East Erie Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 Details below

Don't Miss the SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players Oct. 8 On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Senior Radio Players are presenting two shows, both are directed by Mercita DeMonk and produced by Guy Barile and Parker Gronwold.

The Great McGinty Originally broadcast April 20, 1946 The rise and fall of a seemingly ruthless politician who claws his way to the top - or is there more to the story?

From street hood to the apex of power, McGinty conquers all except for what really matters. An ironic story of success and failure that ends with a twist of fate.

The Great Gildersleeve Originally broadcast March 28, 1943 Romance is in the air at the Gildersleeve household, and it engulfs the whole family - even nephew Leroy!

Love, complications and hilarity follow as Gildy courts his lovely neighbor Leila Randsom. It is all part of the fun on a beautiful day in Summerfield.

7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Wednesday, Oct. 8 Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center 77 E. Randolph (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 To be successful in today's workplace, it is critical that everyone learn to brand and market themselves. A famous quote supports this: "Luck is where preparation meets opportunity."

Branding and marketing yourself creates luck.

Give yourself some leverage. Get educated in all the things relating to branding and marketing yourself. This event is open to SAG-AFTRA and AEA members in good standing.

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 Scheduled Presenters: Tony Castillo, Cedric Young and Craig Harris Continental breakfast and a cold lunch are included.

RSVP to Kathy Byrne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org.

Park for $14 at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a 12-hour ticket for $14. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure. Cash only.

Singers: Marketing Training Canceled Due to scheduling conflicts, the singers seminars on Oct. 13 and Nov. 3 have been canceled.

Tenth Annual Blood Drive with Free Flu Shots On Monday, Oct. 20, the Kaufherr Members Resource Center will host the 10th annual SAG-AFTRA Chicago Blood Drive. The drive is open to SAG-AFTRA and AEA members, family and friends, agents and other industry pros, our labor brothers and sisters, and our neighbors in the building. It's a fun day with lots of surprises, treats and more.

Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Those of us blessed with good health can share it through donating blood -- to enable a premature baby to live, a burn victim to recover, a cancer patient to be treated, an accident victim to survive or a transplant candidate to have a life-saving surgery.

If you have avoided donating blood because you don't like needles, try this: With your thumb and forefinger, pinch the skin on the inside of your elbow joint. Regular blood donors say that's a pretty good simulation of what it feels like when you give blood. Won't you just give it a try -- and then if you think somebody's life is worth putting up with a little pinch, we'd love to sign you up for the SAG-AFTRA Blood Drive.

The need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. And you'll feel good knowing you've helped change a life.

You must be 17 years old or older and weigh at least 110 pounds to donate blood. There is no upper age limit and most medications do not disqualify you from donating. Other restrictions may apply. If you have questions, please call the LifeSource Medical Help Desk at (877) 543-3768 or check out its website.

Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 KMRC, 1 East Erie Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611

Free Flu Shots Again this year, thanks to The Actors Fund, the event also includes free seasonal flu shots. Shots will be available from 9:30 a.m. - noon on a first come, first shot basis.

Please contact Kathy Byrne at (312) 867-5508 or email kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org to register.

KMRC will be closed to other uses on Monday, Oct. 20.

Park for $11 at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $11. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure. Cash only.

Note: The FDA imposes a number of donor registration restrictions. These restrictions, followed by LifeSource, are solely the responsibility of the FDA and are not endorsed by SAG-AFTRA. The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

SAG Awards Voting Privileges Only active, paid-up union members are given the opportunity to vote for the recipients of the Screen Actors Guild Awards' coveted bronze Actor statuette. Also, "For Your Consideration" and nomination screenings are only available to active, paid-up SAG-AFTRA members. November 2014 dues must be paid by Dec. 1 in order to be eligible to vote for the SAG Awards and receive screeners.

Visit the SAG Awards at sagawards.org for more information. You can also follow the SAG Awards on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Free Passes Available to CIFF Screenings The 50th Chicago International Film Festival runs Oct. 9 - 23. A complete list of films is available at chicagofilmfestival.com.

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local has a limited number of passes to five of the films being shown this year. All screenings are at the AMC River East 21 Theatre. You must be able to stop by the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local office during business hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, to pick up your ticket.

Please email Kathy Byrne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org, with CIFF in the subject line by 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 8. Let us know which film you would like to see. One request per member, and please make sure you can pick up the ticket and attend the screening. Passes available while supply lasts. Please wait for a confirmation of availability before coming to the office to pick up your ticket.

This Afternoon - 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 Shorts 1: City & State - 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 Algren - 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 The Alley Cat - 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 The Other One - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19

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.

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