SAG-AFTRA Miami - Winter 2015

Winter 2014

IN THIS ISSUE • Get Ready for the Rally in Tally 2015 – Page 2 • SAG-AFTRA Mixer in Orlando – Page 2 • From the Miami Local President – Page 3 • Actors and Artists Unite to End Alzheimer’s – Page 4 • BookPALS – Page 5 • From the Miami Local Executive Director – Page 6 • Year in Review – Page 7 • Member Info. – Page 10

From left, Miami Local Executive Director Herta Suarez; Miami Local President Steve Gladstone; Miami Local new members Kristy Calvache de Liles, Gino Vento, Janet Carabelli, Ana Grajales and Seth Gordon; and National Board member Nancy Duerr.

On Monday, Nov. 3, the SAG-AFTRA Miami Local held its third annual membership meeting at Dave & Buster’s in Hollywood, Florida. More than 70 members attended the meeting. They each received a SAG-AFTRA pin with the new logo (read about the logo on page 12). Prior to the meeting, members had the opportunity to network and enjoy food and drinks at a mixer.

A highlight of the meeting was President Ken Howard’s message to Miami members.

Miami Local Board members recognized the new SAG-AFTRA members in attendance, and members also participated in a Q&A session.

From left, Seth Gordon, Laurel Levey and Carole Wood promoting the SAG-AFTRA lip balm.

The meeting concluded with a trivia contest, with the winners receiving great prizes.

Some of the SAG-AFTRA participants at the rally

Miami Local members should be proud that SAG-AFTRA had the largest representation among all the industry groups who went to Tallahassee in March 2014 to lobby at the Florida State Capitol in support of the Florida Film & Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive Program. Members came from all regions of the state to talk to legislators about the need to keep and attract more production jobs to Florida by extending and replenishing the incentives program. Unfortunately, industry efforts were not successful, and no additional money was allocated for financial incentives for the state's film and television industry. In 2015, SAG-AFTRA members will have another chance to make our voices heard on March 11 at the Rally in Tally.

SAG-AFTRA MIXER IN ORLANDO

South Region Manager of Contracts David Fazekas, left, and Local Board member Chris Beekie, second from left, join members and industry guests at the Nov. 7 Orlando mixer.

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On Nov. 7, the Miami Local held a mixer at Ember in downtown Orlando, which was attended by more than 50 members and industry guests. Some of the attendees included Central Florida franchised agents, producers — one of which just completed the signatory paperwork for his low-budget film — an entertainment attorney and even non-members interested in learning about union membership. It was definitely a fun pre-holiday celebration.

From the Miami Local President STEVE GLADSTONE

The Myth of Non-Union: Take 1 The reality is that only a small handful of non-union actors make a living in this business. This is a tough business for all actors.

For those members who rarely work, I know a few extra bucks in your pocket are nice, especially during the holidays, but you’re not depending on less than five grand to live on annually — you have a day job, a sponsor spouse or some other means of income.

For members who are making a living in this biz and may be experiencing a dry spell, I feel your pain. However, that will change. What’s important to note here is that nonunion actors who crow about all the work they are getting are probably crowing in a vacuum. Those few non-members making a living are just that — a few.

It’s always a joy to make money pretending to be somebody else and I think it’s safe to say that we all could use more work. If it’s your hobby, be happy. If it’s your profession, get busy. Actors who cobble together a living diversify. They do film, TV, commercials, stunts, background, theater and voiceover work.

I connected with a brother voiceover talent (among his many other artistic accomplishments) for some words about voiceover. I believe they can apply to all of our pursuits on camera, microphone and stage.

1. Make sure you have a passion for the work. If you’re in it solely to make a quick buck, I would suggest you forget about it. The voiceover community is probably four to five times larger than the on-camera acting community. Sure, there are many more jobs available than on-camera, but my sister and brother voiceover artists will eat you up.

2. Don’t worry about how sweet your “pipes” are. The age of the silver-throated announcer is over. Yeah, there are a handful of those basso profundos who make a good living, but the large majority of the work is done by voice actors.

Those are actors who have the ability to not just say the words, but, more importantly, can make those words come to life, communicate and convince the target audience. It’s WHAT you DO with your voice that counts, not how lovely you sound.

3. Voiceover work is one facet of the business of acting. That means taking a weekend seminar or reading a book won’t magically make you a hot commodity. Would you go to a doctor who simply took a workshop? I truly believe — contrary to what most folks think — that we are involved in the business of brain surgery. If we’re skilled at our craft, we’ll be able to insinuate our message into the minds of our “patients.” The only way to become that good is to work, work, work!

The old rules apply: activity breeds success. Waiting for the phone to ring won’t bring you a lot of jobs. Classes, study, networking and workshops (yep, you need to spend some money) bring more phone calls. And if you don’t work hard at it, be happy with the gig or two you get and please don’t grumble about not getting enough work. You get the work, the work doesn’t get you.

Thanks to Dave Corey for the voiceover tips.

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On Nov. 1, SAG-AFTRA Miami Local members joined Actors and Artists Unite to End Alzheimer’s to run, walk and raise money to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Miami Local member Laurel Levey was the co-captain of the Miami team for her second year. Her team had a “Team Fred” sign, in honor of her dad, who died of Alzheimer’s. From left, SAGAFTRA members Robyn Cohen, Margarita Coego, Laurel Levey and Miami Local Board member John McKarthy with Rocky

Actors & Artists Unite to End Alzheimer’s

By Nancy Daly Founder and National Team Captain of Actors and Artists Unite to End Alzheimer’s Actors and Artists Unite Miami started with a phone call to Dave Corey in June 2011. “Dave, I have this idea,” I said. Dave and I had worked together as members of the legacy AFTRA National Board for several years. I explained to him that I was founding a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of my own mom, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2009.

“Dave, can you bring a motion to the SAG National Board meeting in July to support this team?” I asked.

“Sweetie, it would be my honor. Not only for you, but for my own dad as well, and I’ll rally everyone to support your team at the AFTRA National Convention too,” he said. So, thank you, Dave Corey! Because of leaders like you, Actors and Artists Unite to End Alzheimer’s was launched in 2011.

We take care of our own — that is the foundation of each and every AA Unite team. I love AA Unite Miami because it is made up of such dedicated, compassionate leaders. Among them is Dave, who recalled the wonder and joy on his father’s face when Dave showed him a picture of his birthplace in New Jersey. His father’s memory was fading, but he recalled the address of the house he was raised in and was able to share that wonderful moment with his sons before he passed. Steve Gladstone has a dear friend in the early stages and, as he explained, “It’s really cool to have a relationship with no expectations. I have learned that asking her questions is a catalyst for me to help her answer them ... there are huge emotions, insights and boundless abilities to that community.” We have Laurel Kelly Levey, who leads our AA Unite Thousand Oaks team and joined our AA Unite Miami team three years ago. On walks, she wears a Team Fred T-shirt in honor of her dad, who passed away from Alzheimer’s. Michelle Schmidmayer Tucker brought her beautiful mom, a Holocaust survivor, to our walk last year and cares for her with such love and devotion.

We walk every year in Hollywood North Beach Park in honor of our loved ones. Actors and Artists Unite is now a national team made up of 41 teams across the country, and we have raised over $116,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association since 2011. Until there is a cure, we will keep walking for a future we can all remember. Our motto is: “When actors and artists unite, the world can shift.” And sure enough, it has.

So come join us in 2015. Walk with us. Everyone is welcome. We’ll be walking in glory.

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Making a Difference, One Book, One Classroom at a Time

By Natalie Rogers

In an era of high-stakes testing and educational reform, research repeatedly proves that reading aloud is the most effective way to promote language development and school success. While schools focus their energies on the new Florida Standards Assessments, Florida BookPALS are delivering excitement, wonder and meaning through animated and engaging storytelling.

Each BookPALS visit to a class consists of 30 minutes of pure reading pleasure — not to be tested, not to be judged, but to be relished, remembered and even emulated.

Children are becoming more enthusiastic and engaged readers as a result of BookPALS visits. “When reading picture books to their friends, I notice my students mimic Bill Cordell. They are reading with more expression, using ‘silly’ voices. They love retelling the stories that have been read to them, and it’s increasing their reading comprehension,” says Erin Fullerton, kindergarten teacher at SunRidge Elementary in Winter Garden.

Boca BookPAL Taisha Cameron reads Skippyjon Jones, a great book for character voices and accents.

BookPALS are teaching children how to love to read, and in doing so, they are creating lifelong readers, not just school-time readers. When children experience joy and find meaning in their work, they achieve at a higher level. “The kids look forward to their BookPALS visits more than anything else in the week,” says fifth-grade teacher Kelly Roberts of Princeton Elementary.

And what the kids give back to their BookPALS is priceless. BookPAL Judith Kovisars relays the following experience: The most touching thing this year occurred when a blind student came up to me after I read.

She whispered in my ear, “What is your first name?” as she hugged me.

I said, “Judith.”

“How do you spell it?” she asked.

“J-U-D-I-T-H,” I replied.

She said, “I love you, Judith, and always want to remember you. When you read a story, I can see it.”

It does not get better than that.

Want to change lives and make a difference? Join our fold! There are many ways to get involved, from weekly readings to special events and PencilPALS letter-writing. Contact Natalie Rogers at nrogers@sagfoundation.org, 321-229-0638 and visit bookpals.net or like BookPALS on Facebook to learn more.

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From the Miami Local Executive Director

HERTA SUAREZ Dear Miami Local Members in Alabama, Florida and Puerto Rico, At the national level, our union secured and approved new collective bargaining agreements affecting the wages and working conditions of our members in major areas of work. These improved agreements include theatricals, primetime television programs and basic cable and television animation. On Dec. 8, the SAG-AFTRA National Board approved a successor agreement negotiated for the Network Television Code. This contract is pending final approval by members eligible to vote.

At the local level, our union has been focusing on more direct participation on film festivals and outreach to students. This very important aspect of building for our union’s future and increasing union-covered work has been facilitated by partnering with some of our member professors and instructors, such as cfrancis blackchild, Vivian Ruiz and Adriana Barraza from University of Miami, Miami Dade College and the Adriana Barraza Acting Studio respectively. We have also been conducting educational presentations from Miami via Skype for university students in distant locations.

Intensified efforts of educating future and current performers and producers will continue in English and Spanish in 2015. Plans include the possibility of extending these efforts to Puerto Rico and Alabama. Outreach will also be focused on training dedicated to our members with the kick-off of the SAG-AFTRA Miami Conservatory. The Conservatory Committee is developing a program to help our members diversify their skills and branch out into areas of work they may not be currently pursuing.

As always, your local staff is at work enforcing and administering the SAG-AFTRA contracts of productions done in Alabama, Florida and Puerto Rico, as well as other states and locals serviced by the Miami Local.

And you can be part of our efforts to support and improve the SAG-AFTRA Miami Local with your positive input and ideas or by running for a position in the 2015-2017 Local Board.

The following are some of the events we are working on for 2015. Save these dates: Jan. 25 – SAG Awards Viewing Parties – Orlando and Hollywood, Florida Feb. 10 – Creative Casting – University of Miami, Coral Gables (subject to change) Feb. 16 – SAG-AFTRA Picnic – Greynolds Park, North Miami Beach March 11 – Rally in Tally – Tallahassee March 14 – Conservatory – G-Star School of The Arts, West Palm Beach (subject to change)

SAG-AFTRA presentation at UM class

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YEAR IN REVIEW Day of Fun at the 6th Annual SAG-AFTRA Picnic in Miami

More than 100 SAG-AFTRA members and guests gathered at the SAG-AFTRA picnic held on President’s Day at Greynolds Park in North Miami Beach, Florida. Members shared their talent at the outdoor talent show and enjoyed the great weather, food, refreshments, music, games, prizes and surprises. Definitely what the doctor ordered: a relaxing and fun day under the sun.

¡Just Say Si! - The Latino Media Explosion Opportunities in Any Language On March 18, 2014, the SAG-AFTRA National Spanish Language Media Committee, MOVE L.A. and MOVE N.Y. presented the first tri-city live-streamed event since our historic merger. This joint educational experience brought members together virtually from across the country. Members in Los Angeles, New York and Miami, the host cities, were joined by members in viewing parties in six other locals, as well as hundreds of members and the public at large, who watched the live stream on line.

Panelists in Los Angeles, New York and Miami, talked about the ever-expanding Latino media market and the proliferation of content being created in both English and Spanish to capture the attention and buying power of Hispanics, the fastest growing demographic in the United States. Viewers learned about this segment of our industry, how it affects them and how to best realize opportunities in their specific markets — whether you speak or work in español, English or both!

Top row, from left, Robyn Cohen, Julio Torre Soto, Elizabeth Perry, John McKarthy, Jose Yedra, Cristina Figarola, Guillermo “Memo” Sauceda, Rod Ball. Front row, Vivian Ruiz, CC Limardo, Mayra Vallejo, Merry Jo Cortada, Raquel Burgos.

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YEAR IN REVIEW FILM FESTIVALS Festival de Cine Internacional de San Juan San Juan International Film Festival Local Board member Grace Connelly represented SAG-AFTRA at several events of the San Juan International Film Festival held in October. One of the festival’s events took place at the Music Conservatory in Miramar, Puerto Rico.

Many performers attended the event. The proceeds of the evening went to the National Foundation for Puerto Rican Culture.

Miami Local Board member Grace Connelly

“I am grateful to Jose Artemio Torres for inviting SAG-AFTRA to the SJIFF. It was thrilling to be among the famous personalities who inspired me to become an actress. Although the skies were cloudy that evening, the ‘stars’ came out,” Connelly said.

Boca Black Film Festival The SAG-AFTRA Miami Local was a sponsor of the 2014 Boca Black Film Festival, held in July at the Boca Raton Marriot.

SAG-AFTRA Miami Business Representative Ruth Paul was part of a panel presentation. She shared with the attendees the benefits of union membership and the advantages of low-budget contracts for independent producers.

Ruth Paul during her presentation.

Gasparrilla International Film Festival The SAG-AFTRA Miami Local was also one of the sponsors of the 2014 Gasparrilla International Film Festival in Tampa in March. Local Board member Amy Fox attended the festival’s events representing SAG-AFTRA. “The festival was an amazing experience,” Fox said. “I actually volunteered to help at the festival’s first year and can’t believe how huge it has become. GIFF received over 600 film submissions this year and the films I was able to see were all fantastic, including the Florida productions block.” Opening night was packed with speakers. Many filmmakers attended the festival and were accessible to talk to. The venues and events made it very convenient to network.

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YEAR IN REVIEW Fort Myers Beach Film Festival

Panel at the film fest, from left, Michael Warren, Tara Cardinal, John Martino, Ruth Paul, Stanley Isaacs, JoMarie Payton, Elizabeth D’onofrio and Kevin Sharpley

The Fort Myers Film Festival is gradually gaining ground on the West Coast of Florida. This is the third year that SAG-AFTRA participated as a sponsor of the event. The three-day festival held in April was filled with panel discussions about short films and theatrical films, including low-budget films, moderated by Elizabeth D’onofrio. A special animated feature session was included this year. More than 100 filmmakers attended the event, with some coming from Los Angeles and New York.

Miami International Film Festival SAG-AFTRA participated in a panel discussion about a variety of aspects of entertainment production at the Miami International Film Festival in March. More than 50 entertainment professionals, including new and experienced producers from Miami and from other areas interested in filming in South Florida, were enthusiastic and pleased about the information shared by the panel. Kevin Sharpley from Kijik Multimedia moderated the panel.

Clockwise from bottom center, SAG-AFTRA Representative Ruth Paul, Miami Dade County Film Commissioner Sandy Lighterman, The Green Agency Owner Tammy Green, Miami International Film Festival and Program Associate Manager Carol Coombes, Miami Beach Cinematheque Founder Dana Keith, KijiK Multimedia President/CEO and Miami Dade County Film and Entertainment Advisory Board Chairman Kevin Sharpley, Lava Studios President Robert Kirkpatrick and Midtown Video Chief Technical Officer Jesse Miller

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MEMBER INFORMATION

Q&A: Background Actors and Extras We get a lot of questions about working as a background actor/extra in Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico.

There is a lot of confusion and many myths about this subject. We hope the following helps answer most of your questions.

Q: Is work as a background actor or extra covered under SAG-AFTRA contracts?

A: Most of our contracts have some coverage for background actors or extras. For our contracts covering theatrical films and primetime dramatic television programs and commercials, the coverage is only in specific geographic areas and is limited to a specific number of performers working each day.

Q: Do Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico have these geographic zones?

A: Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico are not covered by any of the background actor zones in the SAG-AFTRA contract that covers theatrical films and primetime dramatic television programs. There is a 100-mile zone from the center of Miami, Orlando and San Juan covering extras in television commercials. Commercial producers are required to place up to a maximum of 45 performers on a SAG-AFTRA contract per commercial for each day of production.

Q: Can I work in Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico as a background actor if we do not have a theatrical or primetime dramatic television programs background zone in those states?

A: You can work as a background actor on these productions if they are signed to a SAG-AFTRA contract, and you will not be in violation of the Rule One and No Contract No Work rules. Before deciding to do this work, you need to be aware that SAG-AFTRA will not be able to assist you if a problem arises. Since we do not have a zone, the contractual provisions would not extend to your work, and you are on your own if you have a problem with your payment, working conditions, etc. It is also important to keep in mind that your earnings will not be reported to the AFTRA Health and Retirement Funds or the SAG Pension and Health plans.

Q: Which areas have this zone coverage for theatrical and primetime dramatic television programs?

A: The West Coast has six background actor zones: Hawaii, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco. There is a 300-mile zone around New York that also encompasses major East Coast cities such as Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. We do not have zones beyond these areas for theatrical films and primetime dramatic television programs, so other major production centers such as Louisiana, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina and Texas also do not have background coverage for theatrical films and primetime dramatic television programs.

Q: Does the lack of background coverage have something to do with so-called “right-to-work� laws?

A: No, the location of the zones has nothing to do with these laws. The zones in these contracts were determined through bargaining and have nothing to do with specific laws in any state.

Q: How do we achieve background coverage for theatrical films and primetime dramatic television programs?

Can staff do this?

A: Coverage can only be achieved through bargaining when these contracts are being negotiated. Neither staff nor your elected officials can unilaterally achieve background jurisdiction beyond the currently established zones.

Q: Why do we have coverage in commercials and not for theatrical and primetime dramatic television programs?

A: These are different contracts bargained with different industry groups. There is much greater coverage for extras under the Commercials Contract than the contracts covering theatrical films and dramatic television.

Q: Does background actor work on theatrical films and primetime dramatic television program produced in Alabama, Florida and Puerto Rico establish SAG-AFTRA membership eligibility for non-members?

A: No, since it is not covered work, it does not establish eligibility.

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Q: If I choose to work as a background actor in a theatrical film or primetime dramatic television program, what happens if I get a dialogue or stunt upgrade?

A: You should be provided with a SAG-AFTRA employment contract and covered under the contract. If you are not, please contact SAG-AFTRA immediately, so we can determine whether a claim should be filed. The contract provides a strict 90-day limit for filing upgrade claims. You should never wait until the film is released, as we will be unable to file a claim after 90 days.

Q: If I work on a commercial as an extra, what do I get paid?

A: For commercials produced under the National 2013 Commercials Contract, the minimum rate is $342.40 for a buyout. If you are represented by a talent agent, they must pay an additional 10 percent to cover the agency fee on commercial extra work.

Q: Can a member work “over the numbers” as a commercial extra if the 45 covered extra roles are already filled?

A: No, it is a violation of SAG-AFTRA rules to accept such “over the numbers” work.

Q: If a commercial is being produced outside of the 100-mile zones, may I take such non-covered extra work?

A: Yes, you may work outside the zone as a commercial extra but the same considerations apply regarding lack of contractual protection as when you work locally as a background actor on theatrical or primetime dramatic television programs.

Q: Except for commercials, are there any instances where work as a background actor is covered by SAGAFTRA in Alabama, Florida and Puerto Rico?

A: There is coverage for certain non-dramatic programs, programs made for The CW Network and corporate/educational productions. There is also an infrequently used incentive in the Modified Low Budget Agreement which allows producers to adjust their budget if they employ background actors under contract. If you have questions about coverage and whether you can do specific work and remain in compliance with SAG-AFTRA rules, please contact the union office.

Q: I still have questions about working as a background actor. What do I do?

A: Call 855-SAG-AFTRA (855-724-2387) or email miami@sagaftra.org and a staff member will answer your questions.

New SAG-AFTRA Logo

Combined Earnings Eligibility Benefit Now In Effect Trustees of the AFTRA H&R and SAG P&H plans introduced the combined earnings benefit with coverage commencing on July 1, 2014, under the SAG-Producers Health Plan II for those who don’t have enough reported earnings to qualify under either plan.

Did you know …

The new SAG-AFTRA logo depicts a figure standing in a forward-looking pose, reaching skyward. The figure signifies the union’s primary brand attributes: strength, excellence and unity in front of the camera and behind the microphone.

The SAG-AFTRA online shop offers a variety of products with the new logo. Visit sagaftrashop.com

The new benefit allows you to combine SAGProducers Health Plan (SAG-PHP) and AFTRA Health Plan-reported earnings to meet the dollar earnings requirements to qualify under the SAG PHP Plan II. For more details and additional information, please contact the SAG PHP at 800-777-4013 to determine if you qualify. Read more about this benefit in the plan’s Take II newsletter special edition (March 2014).

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SAG-AFTRA SCHOLARSHIPS SAG FOUNDATION The Screen Actors Guild Foundation announces the 2015 John L. Dales Scholarship Program for eligible SAG-AFTRA members and their children.

Applications must be postmarked by March 16, 2015.

Established in 1973 to honor John L. Dales who served as the SAG executive secretary for 37 years, the Dales Scholarship Program has provided more than 1,500 scholarships to members and their children who are pursuing their educational dreams.

Get Ready for the 21st Annual SAG Awards You can decide who takes home the Actor statuettes at the 21st Annual SAG Awards. Deadline to pay your November dues for voting eligibility and to receive For Your Consideration materials was Dec. 1, 2014. Nominations were announced on TNT, TBS, tntdrama.com and tbs.com.

To sign up for potential screening opportunities and learn more, please visit sagawards.org. Follow the SAG Awards on Facebook and on Twitter.

Visit the SAG Foundation sagfoundation.org/programs/scholarships AFTRA FOUNDATION The George Heller Memorial Scholarship Fund of the AFTRA Foundation was established to honor the key founder of AFTRA, George Heller, and now memorializes him as well as many other union members and executives who cared about and contributed to the union.

Scholarships are offered by the foundation to SAG-AFTRA members and their dependents for academic study in any field, including broadcast journalism and labor relations, or for professional training in the arts.

Eligibility requires SAG-AFTRA membership in good standing for at least five years. Up to 15 scholarships are provided each year. For more details, please click here.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2015 SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2015

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IMPORTANT Election Reminder The SAG-AFTRA Miami Local will hold 2015 elections for local board positions and convention delegates. In order to meet the eligibility requirements to run for election, you should have paid your November 2014 dues bill by Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014.

Do You Have Health Insurance?

If you are not covered by the SAG or AFTRA health plans, find out about your options by contacting: Mercer Consumer Log in to your member account at SAGAFTRA.org for access to the user-friendly Health Mart through the Deals & Discounts section.

The Actors Fund Artists Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC) Eastern Region: 917-281-5975 Western Region: 323-933-9244 ext. 432 Or visit ahirc.org Working America Health Care Tel: 888-276-2580/Or visit workingamericahealthcare.com

2013 – 2015 MIAMI LOCAL BOARD Nancy Duerr National Board Member Steve Gladstone President Ellen Wacher Vice President Patrick Mickler Secretary John Archie South Florida Rod Ball South Florida John McKarthy South Florida

ACTORS’ CORNER TAPING AUDITIONS AND ONGOING TRAINING The Actors’ Corner at the SAG-AFTRA Miami Local office is the place where members can get their audition taped in a comfortable, studio-like setting, whether they are auditioning for a film, TV program or commercial. The Actors’ Corner atmosphere and technical capabilities provide a venue for members to deliver their best performances for a job in Florida or another state.

Training sessions are conducted every month. Training dates are posted on the Miami Local webpage at SAGAFTRA.org. If you are interested in the training, please contact Susana Carrillo at 305-663-7092 or susana.carrillo@sagaftra.org to sign up or for additional information. A new training schedule for 2015 will be posted.

If you need to reserve the Actor’s Corner to tape and edit your audition, please contact Litana Somoano at (305) 663-7086 or email litana.somoano@sagaftra.org The Actors’ Corner is a free benefit to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing.

Once you are trained, you will be part of the Actors’ Corner team!

Memo Sauceda South Florida Amy Fox Central Florida Ricky Wayne Central Florida Stacy Alley Alabama Grace Connelly Puerto Rico

Important Websites Links: SAG-AFTRA SAGindie AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union

Jay Amor At-Large

AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds

Chris Beekie At-Large

SAG Pension & Health

David Scott At-Large

Union Privilege/Union Plus Benefits

Lauren Marie Pena At-Large Kevin Dean-Hackett Alternate Cristina Figarola Alternate Carmen Lopez Alternate Santara “Phyllis” Sidersky Alternate

New Initiation Fees Effective May 1, 2015 Tell your non-member friends.

Florida - $1,800 Alabama - $1,800 Puerto Rico – $900

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