Chicago Activator - Dec. 14, 2015

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

December 14, 2015

IN THIS ISSUE Notice Re: Franchised Agents Volunteer at GCFD Feb. 5 Buy Union this Holiday SAG Awards Viewing Party WIFC Open House

Join SAG-AFTRA Members, Staff and Friends; Volunteer at GCFD, Feb. 5

Election Workers Needed Holiday Schedule

Details below.

Member Notice about SAG-AFTRA Franchised Talent Agents in Chicago Because of the inherent complexities of agency relations today, SAG-AFTRA has been receiving numerous requests to clarify the current state of affairs with respect to its franchised agents in Chicago.

Pursuant to membership requirements, SAG-AFTRA members in Chicago are required to be represented by agents that are franchised under either the legacy SAG or the legacy AFTRA agency regulations. Representational relationships with non-franchised agents in Chicago do not comply with SAG-AFTRA rules and regulations. This precaution is necessary in order to ensure that our members' rights are fully protected in their relationships with their agents. Franchised agents (as well as the SAG-AFTRA members that they represent) are protected by, and bound to, the terms and conditions of Rule 16(g), aka the L-SAG Agency Regulations and/or Rule 12-C, aka the L-AFTRA Agency Regulations.

Agents in Chicago who are not franchised are outside SAG-AFTRA's jurisdiction, and our members should be careful not to place themselves in violation of SAG-AFTRA membership rules by deciding to work with such agencies and potentially open themselves up to disciplinary review because of it.

Should you have any agency-related questions, please do not hesitate to contact SAG-AFTRA's Professional Representatives Department at (323) 549-6745 or (212) 863-4305, or by email at agency@sagaftra.org. Also, please continue to check the SAG-AFTRA website for updated information on this and any other union matters. The Professional Representatives section of the website is also located here.

SAG-AFTRA to Volunteer at GCFD Feb. 5 The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local is returning to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Join staff and members from 9 - 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5. The GCFD is at 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place in Chicago. This is near Midway Airport. Free parking is available.

We never know exactly what we'll be doing, but volunteer opportunities include repacking bulk products to individual/family sizes, assembling boxes with assorted food, checking expiration dates, labeling products, sorting products, etc. 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. This event is open to everyone. Please ask family and friends to join you.

To volunteer, please RSVP to Linda Swenson at linda.swenson@sagaftra.org.

Buy Union this Holiday When you're making your list, and checking it twice, make sure to buy union-made. It's the best (and easiest) way to support our union brothers and sisters over the holidays.

Union-made toys Union-made beer Union-made clothes Union-made holiday gifts Chicago SAG Awards Viewing Party Saturday, Jan. 30 5:30 p.m.: Reception 7 - 9 p.m.: SAG Awards Show Live Rockit Bar & Grill 22 W. Hubbard Chicago, IL rockitbarandgrill.com Light Hors D'oeuvres Cash Bar Prizes!

Casual Attire Free to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Guests are $15 each, maximum of two guests per member. We will have a special section for our young performers, so all are encouraged to attend!

Space is limited. Please RSVP by Jan. 15 to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org with the names of your guests.

We will be accepting new or slightly used socks for the Woolgathering Project, which was started by members Beth Lacke and the late Molly Glynn. Tapping into the generosity and warmth of our community, they began collecting socks for Chicago's homeless. Janelle Snow has joined Lacke to keep the dream going and growing. So, please bring some socks!

Special note: We are looking for an amateur photographer to take pictures during the event.

Please let us know if you are interested.

WIFC January Open House Women In Film Chicago welcomes its members, guests and industry friends for its first annual Open House. Catch up with old and new friends and learn about WIFC's brand-new programs for 2016.

Learn about and sign up for WIFC Roundtables, the new monthly meetups for producers, talent, directors, editors, screenwriters and documentary filmmakers. Be the first to hear about the new Power Breakfasts Series, the fall filmmaking weekend and screenings for WIF members. Sign up to volunteer for fun conferences, panels and more! Industry folks can learn about the many benefits of sponsoring and collaborating with WIFC. Date: Jan. 14 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Conspiracy, 170 N. Sangamon St., Suite 2, Chicago, IL 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 nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Serve the Community on Election Day. Do Good. Get Paid.

The Cook County Clerk's office is recruiting community members to serve as suburban poll workers for the March 15, 2016, presidential primary. Poll workers are an essential part of the democratic process, as they both assist voters in their community and ensure the polling place is running smoothly. Poll workers are paid $175 or $325, depending on the position they choose. Visit cookcountyclerk.com/judges to learn more and apply.

Holiday Schedule for Office and KMRC SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local and KMRC will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1.

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.

SAG-AFTRA Chicago: (312) 573-8081 Email: chicago@sagaftra.org Website: SAGAFTRA.org