The Chicago Activator - Dec. 22, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

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December 22, 2017

NEW LOCATION

Chicago Local Closure Dates Background Committee Meeting Discount Event SAG Awards Viewing Party Save the Dates

Chicago Local SAG Awards Viewing Party details below

2017 BMA CFL College Scholarship

Local News Closure Dates The Chicago Local will be closed for construction until Monday, Jan. 1. The local will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 2.

The KMRC will remain open during this time, excluding the following dates: Monday, Dec. 25 Tuesday, Dec. 26 Friday, Dec. 29 Monday, Jan. 1 Background Committee Meeting The Chicago Local Background Committee will meet on Dec. 28 at noon to review goals and accomplishments, provide updates on the National Background Organizing Initiative, discuss the current term and vote the recommendation of chairs for the president's approval.

When: Noon, Thursday, Dec. 28 Where: Kaufherr Members Resource Center (KMRC) 1 East Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 (Discounted parking is available in the 10 E. Ontario garage.)

RSVP to CommercialsRSVPChicago@sagaftra.org. If you prefer to call in, please indicate that in your email. All are welcome.

20% Industry Discount for SAG-AFTRA Members Get Ready for Pilot Season with Max Arciniega Are you ready for pilot season?

Up your game with this exclusive one-day on-camera workshop with Max Arciniega for $125.

In this exclusive workshop, Arciniega shares his years of audition experience for the biggest shows on television.

Arciniega is best known for his recurring role as Krazy-8 on the Emmy Award-winning show Breaking Bad and the Emmy-nominated Better Call Saul.

When: Saturday, Jan 6 (Two classes to choose from: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 - 5 p.m.)

Where: GoLucky Studios 1100 W Cermak, #226 Chicago, IL 60608 RSVP: maxsoulinc@outlook.com (Mention SAG-AFTRA for the discount.)

NEW LOCATION Chicago Local SAG Awards Viewing Party You are invited to a special viewing party! th

Please join the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local for a special live viewing of the 24 Annual SAG Awards.

When: 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan 21 Reception - casual attire Light hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and prizes Where: Davis Theater and Carbon Arc Bar and Board 4614 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL davistheater.com 7 - 9 p.m., SAG Awards Show Live Free to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Guests are $15 each, maximum of two guests per member. Payment by check for $15 each or by credit card for additional $1 per order.

Space is limited, so please RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org by Jan. 12 with the names of your guests.

Save the Dates SAG-AFTRA to Volunteer at GCFD on Feb. 16 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. 16. The GCFD is at 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place in Chicago near Midway Airport. Free parking is available.

Volunteer opportunities include repacking bulk products to individual/family sizes, assembling boxes with assorted food, checking expiration dates, labeling products, sorting products, etc.

Participants must be at least 14 years old. The GCFD is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people and striving to end hunger in our community. 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. Family and friends are more than welcome to join you. To volunteer, please RSVP to Shayna Young at shayna.young@sagaftra.org.

First Annual Kaufherr Center Honors The Kaufherr Center presents the first annual Kaufherr Center Honors Luncheon celebrating the performing community and those who support us all.

2018 Honorees: Carol Marin, well-known Chicago broadcaster (WMAQ-TV/NBC, WTTW) and Peabody Award winner Lawyers for the Creative Arts When: 11 a.m, welcome reception; noon, luncheon/program Monday, March 12 Where: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago 160 E Pearson St. Chicago, IL 60611 Tickets: $95 per person For more information on the event, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cheryle Dobnikar, center director at 312-526-3895 or via email at cheryle@kaufherrcenterchicago.com.

Show Up and Show Out 2017 BMA

From left, Shannon Novak, Kevin Lingle, Tai Davis, Ilyssa Fradin, Chicago Local President Charles Andrew Gardner and Alan Bovinett at the 2017 Best of the Midwest Awards. The BMA brings together the premier filmmakers of Chicago and the Midwest region for a fantastic end-ofthe-year celebration and awards show.

CFL Annual College Scholarship Applications for the CFL's annual college scholarship are now available on the CFL website.

The CFL will award 10 scholarships valued at $2,000 each to 10 high school seniors.

Eligibility * The applicant must be a senior in high school and graduate in the spring of 2018. * Either the applicant or the applicant's parent must be a member in good standing of a CFLaffiliated union.

Deadline Completed applications must be received by the Chicago Federation of Labor by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The Chicago Federation of Labor is located at 130 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60601. Applications may be dropped off at the office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, Feb. 13.

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