June 30

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

June 30, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE Tonight: Christian Stolte at KMRC Talkin' For Bucks! July 12 Macs and PCs at KMRC Tidbits for Actors Senior Radio Players July 22 Union Day at White Sox Deals and Discounts Holiday Schedule

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local Launches ‘What's Your 1?’

LaRoyce Hawkins, Chicago P.D.; Ilyssa Fradin, SAG-AFTRA national vicepresident of mid-sized locals; Chicago Local President Craig Dellimore; and Don "Rio" McNichols, IATSE local 476, at the June 23 membership meeting. Watch The Activator for more about the “What's Your 1?" campaign.

Tonight - SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents Conversations with Christian Stolte, Mickie Paskal and Jennifer Rudnicke 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, June 30 KMRC 1 East Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 Chris Stolte started out as a casting associate and has landed himself on NBC as a series regular on Chicago Fire. Come learn how he did it.

Mickie Paskal and Jennifer Rudnicke of PR Casting will offer advice on how to prepare for an audition, what to do once you are in the room or if you feel like you've "blown it," and more helpful tips.

Space is limited. RSVP to Kathy Byrne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org.

Park for $11 at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, 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 or credit card accepted.

Talkin' For Bucks!

Step up to the mic and step up your game! Chicago voiceover veteran Norm Woodel brings his empowering VO workshop back to the KMRC. Exceptional price for everyone - $100 for the full day. All proceeds benefit the KMRC. SAG-AFTRA members get a 10-percent discount if they're willing to sponsor a pre-union actor for $100.

Showcase the benefits of membership. Improve your own employment potential and mentor a newcomer along the way.

8:58 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12 KMRC 1 E. Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

Please send a check for $100 made out to the KMRC to: KMRC c/o SAG-AFTRA 1 E. Erie - #650 Chicago, IL 60610 Email Kathy Byrne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org for more information. Seating is limited so sign up today.

Park for $14 at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, 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 or credit card accepted.

This event is being produced and administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. KMRC Offers Macs and PCs for Members' Use The KMRC is both Mac and PC friendly. Thanks to the computer software Parallels, you can access Windows 7 or Mac's Mountian Lion operating system on any one of the computers in the KMRC. You must be a SAG-AFTRA or AEA member in good standing to use the center.

Tidbits for Actors If you ever find yourself at a session and your contract doesn't look quite right - special provisions, platform/usage is different than what your agent told you - take a moment to ask the producer to send the contract to your agent to "proofread" before you sign.

July Performance of the SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players On Tuesday, July 22, the Senior Radio Players are presenting three shows: The Romance of Helen Trent, Lights Out and Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Tuesday, July 22 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.

Union Day at the Chicago White Sox Aug. 31 is Union Day at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox are offering specially priced tickets to union members, their families and friends. After a 30-50 percent discount, tickets range from $5 to $25.

White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers, 1:10 p.m. Sunday, August 31, U.S. Cellular Field This is also a Family Sunday game, including several special activities for kids. Former White Sox manager Tony La Russa will be honored during a pregame ceremony. More information and tickets are available at whitesox.com/union.

Please note, orders will not be redeemed at the U.S. Cellular Field ticket windows or the White Sox administrative offices. This event is being produced and administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Deals and Discounts SAG-AFTRA members are eligible for outstanding deals on entertainment, car rentals, insurance, medical visits, prescriptions, real estate, legal services and more. Visit SAGAFTRA.org, log in as a member and click on Deals & Discounts under Member Services. Among the many offers are: Private Wifi If you've ever used a Wi-Fi hotspot in a hotel, airport or coffee shop, you might not realize that you are vulnerable to having your personal information - your bank account and credit card numbers, your emails and Facebook communications - stolen by hackers. Private WiFi offers members safety and security when you using public Wi-Fi. Get your free three-day trial and then purchase six months of protection for only $24.95 (that's 50 percent off the regular price). Visit privatewifi.com/SAGAFTRA to sign up.

Zipcar Traveling and need a car for the afternoon? With more than 1,000 cars parked all over metro cities like Chicago, New York City, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, Zipcar is the perfect solution. With a Zipcard in your pocket, you have access to a fleet of cars that you can use by the hour or by the day, hassle-free, 24/7. Low hourly and daily rates - gas and insurance included! SAG-AFTRA members may join Zipcar for $25/year - a savings of $50. For more details, call Zipcar at (866) 4ZIPCAR or (866) 494-7227) or go to zipcar.com/sagaftra.

15-Percent AT&T Wireless Discount SAG-AFTRA members are eligible for many offers through Union Plus, part of a program established by the AFL-CIO in 1986 to provide consumer benefits to members and retirees of participating labor unions. One of the most popular programs is a 15percent AT&T Wireless discount. Visit UnionPlus.org/ATT for details. SAG-AFTRA members who are already AT&T customers can get the 15-percent discount, too.

All Deals & Discounts are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Questions about each offer must be handled by the providers. SAG-AFTRA does not endorse any of these services.

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.

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