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elected leaders and union staff. You can also expect a report on the SAG and AFTRA benefits plans. (See page 8 for more information, including meeting time and location.) SAG-AFTRA has 25 locals and Los Angeles is the largest. We represent approximately 80,000 members — almost half the union’s national membership. L.A. Local Board meetings are open to observers. We encourage members to come see their representatives in action. Notices are T he Wages & Working Conditions (W&W) process of the commercials contracts was completed on Oct. 19, setting the stage for what members will be asking for in the next round of commercials contracts negotiations. The process, which began in August, solicited member input as to what should be included in the next round of commercials contracts. In addition to meetings in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, webinars were held at more than a dozen locals coast-to-coast. The next phase of the process will occur when the W&W Plenary Committee meets on Nov. 17 and 18, using the material to create a proposals package that it will send to the SAG-AFTRA National Board for review in January. If the National Board agrees with the proposals and approves the package, it will become the basis for the contracts negotiations with the commercials industry, scheduled to begin in New York in February. l Commercials Contracts Process Moves to Next Phase A Leer From L.A. Co-President GABRIELLE CARTERIS Dear Members, Congratulations on the biggest merger our industry has seen! You did it. You, the members, brought our two great unions together. You have made a statement to the labor movement, other performing unions around the world, and, most importantly — to our employers. By supporting the SAG-AFTRA merger, you have said, “The time is now — we will be divided no more. We will continue to grow and protect performers, while ensuring the best contracts possible.” Merger was the most exciting organizing campaign our unions had ever seen. Members, no maer what their work category, all came together. Not just in agreement, but in action. Our merger campaign included town halls, phone banking, petition signing, education and listening tours, one-to-one communications and house parties. This resulted in a remarkable 85 percent vote in favor and more than 50 percent participation of the membership. But — is merging enough? No, merger is only the first step of our taking hold Carteris continues on page 2 >> A Leer From L.A. Co-President NED VAUGHN Dear Members, From the moment you overwhelmingly voted to form SAG-AFTRA, your elected leaders and staff have been working to combine the best elements of our legacy organizations. I’m pleased to be part of that effort on both the local and national levels, and I’d like to take this opportunity to share some information of special interest to L.A. members. There is a Los Angeles membership meeting on December 3. This is a perfect opportunity to meet fellow members, ask any questions you may have, and receive detailed information from Vaughn continues on page 6 >> FALL 2012 VOLUME 1 NO. 1

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elected leaders and union staff. You can also expect a report on the SAG and AFTRA benefits plans. (Seepage 8 for more information, including meeting time and location.)

SAG-AFTRA has 25 locals and Los Angeles is the largest. We represent approximately 80,000 members — almost half the union’s national membership.

L.A. Local Board meetings are open to observers. We encourage members to come see their representatives in action. Notices are

The Wages & Working Conditions

(W&W) process of the commercials

contracts was completed on Oct. 19,

setting the stage for what members will be

asking for in the next round of commercials

contracts negotiations.

The process, which began in August,

solicited member input as to what should be

included in the next round of commercials

contracts. In addition to meetings in Los

Angeles, New York and Chicago, webinars

were held at more than a dozen locals

coast-to-coast.

The next phase of the process will occur

when the W&W Plenary Committee meets

on Nov. 17 and 18, using the material to

create a proposals package that it will send to

the SAG-AFTRA National Board for review

in January.

If the National Board agrees with the

proposals and approves the package, it will

become the basis for the contracts negotiations

with the commercials industry, scheduled to

begin in New York in February. l

Commercials Contracts Process Moves to Next Phase

A Letter From L.A. Co-President

GABRIELLE CARTERIS

Dear Members,Congratulations on the biggest

merger our industry has seen!You did it. You, the members,

brought our two great unions together. You have made a statement to the labor movement, other performing unions around the world, and, most importantly — to our employers. By supporting the SAG-AFTRA merger, you have said, “The time is now — we will be divided no more. We will continue to grow and protect performers, while ensuring the best contracts possible.” Merger was the most exciting organizing campaign our unions had ever seen. Members, no matter what their work category, all came together. Not just in agreement, but in action. Our merger campaign included town halls, phone banking, petition signing, education and listening tours, one-to-one communications and house parties. This resulted in a remarkable 85 percent vote in favor and more than 50 percent participation of the membership.

But — is merging enough? No, merger is only the first step of our taking hold

Carteris continues on page 2 >>

A Letter From L.A. Co-President

NED VAUGHN

Dear Members,From the moment you

overwhelmingly voted to form SAG-AFTRA, your elected leaders and staff have been working to combine the best elements of our legacy organizations. I’m pleased to be part of that effort on both the local and national levels, and I’d like to take this opportunity to share some information of special interest to L.A. members.

There is a Los Angeles membership meeting on December 3. This is a perfect opportunity to meet fellow members, ask any questions you may have, and receive detailed information from Vaughn continues on page 6 >>

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of a rapidly changing industry. In order for us to be successful, we must proactively focus on the future. We must understand that the word “union” cannot be used as a noun, a thing. The word union must be a verb, an action. We must continue to be as engaged and involved as when we brought our legacy unions SAG and AFTRA together. Activism must be our goal for organizing and growing contracts (old and new leaders and staff have been tirelessly working to help shape and define SAG-AFTRA — and we need your help.

We are in the midst of preparing for negotiations of one of SAG-AFTRA’s richest contracts: commercials. The advertising landscape is rapidly changing and there are greater challenges ahead for performers. What can you do to build this contract and support these negotiations? Be educated and prepared. Come to the meetings and bring other members. Share information. Ask how you can become involved. Join a committee. Attend events and programs. Decide today to be a part of what you have brought together and help create tomorrow. Our future is brightest with an active membership working together.

I want to add one final congratulations to all our members and staff throughout California. We successfully opposed Proposition 32. Though we as a union do not take political stands — our local California boards did take a stand to oppose Prop. 32. We recognized the threat it presented to our future as a union and our ability to ultimately communicate on important issues to our membership. SAG-AFTRA members across this state worked relentlessly to make sure our members were informed on this issue. We also showed that we are proud to be a part of the labor movement and we are willing to do whatever is needed to make sure our members’ voices are not silenced.

— Onward and upward! Gabrielle Carteris

…CARTERIS continued

Since merger, the Los Angeles Broadcast Department has reached final or tentative

agreement on four collective bargaining agreements: CBS Radio-KRTH, Los Angeles Lakers Announcers, KCET and Family Theater Productions (FTP). Most recently, on Oct. 22, 2012, the Local Board of SAG-AFTRA ratified the KRTH deal which provides, in part, for increases in wages and employer contributions to the health and retirement plans. Lakers announcers will also

benefit from significant gains in employers contributions (now 16.6 percent); the deal also extends to services intended for basic cable television and satellite television. It is also worth noting that a tentative

deal has been reached with KCET. As part of our mission to better represent

Los Angeles broadcasters, the Broadcast staff makes regular station visits, educates members on terms and conditions and provides information relating to H&R. SAG-AFTRA is

also proud of its longstanding relationship with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Dawn Leonard, our tried-and-true broadcast assistant also works very closely with the local NABJ chapter to better the working environment for all journalists.

Anna Calderon, Los Angeles director, broadcast, and your SAG-AFTRA staff look forward to continuing to serve your interests. If you have any question or need assistance, please contact your local Broadcast Department at (323) 634-8129 and [email protected]. l

Local Broadcast Agreements Reached

In July, SAG-AFTRA negotiated two agreements with Point 360 Productions covering Spanish-language voiceover performers. The first agreement,

covering performers who dub the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful for SAP (Secondary Audio Program), included a 15-percent increase in the hourly rate and an increase in the Health & Retirement Fund contribution rate to 16.5 percent, thus matching the rate used for daytime network programming.

The second agreement covered new work not previously done under a union contract. This agreement covers all Disney Channel-branded programming dubbed for Spanish SAP. The minimum hourly rate is the same as that contained in The Bold and the Beautiful agreement.

Both agreements represent a significant increase in the hourly rate that had been used by both former AFTRA and former SAG for dubbing work. l

SAG-AFTRA Concludes Negotiations for Spanish-Language Voiceover Contracts for SAP

JOIN US: [email protected] • (323) 549-6894 • sagaftra.org/move /sagaftramovela @sagaftramovela

Expect More. Do More. Be More… MOVE!

MEMBER ORGANIZING VOLUNTEER EFFORTS

SAG-AFTRASUPPORTINGMOVE recognizes the importance of being involved in the communities in which we live and work and promoting solidarity with other unions.

EDUCATINGMOVE provides member-driven education and networking opportunities via training, forums and events.

What is MOVE?

STRENGTHENINGMOVE is SAG-AFTRA’s member-driven group that believes in the power of member-to-member organizing.

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Voters put down Proposition 32, the antiunion “zombie” initiative that seems

to keep coming back from the grave.Although voters twice killed similar

propositions to silence union voices in politics – Proposition 226 in 1998 and Proposition 75 in 2005 – out-of-state millionaires and corporate interests continue to fund new

versions of these measures. This year, with Proposition 32, they resorted to deceptive wording in an attempt to fool voters, claiming the proposition would take money out of politics, when in fact it would have done nothing to curb corporate spending on candidates and ballot measures.

Standing with its fellow unions,

SAG-AFTRA stood against the measure. To draw attention to the issue, the union hosted a “zombie lurch” on Halloween, in which members donned zombie makeup and shambled down Wilshire Boulevard in front of the SAG-AFTRA offices to protest the initiative. SAG-AFTRA Co-President Roberta Reardon and Maria Elena Durazo, executive secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, rallied the assembled. Also turning out were members of CTA, AFSCMA, UNAC/UHCP, Musicians Local 47 and Teamsters.

Los Angeles Local Co-President Gabrielle Carteris said voters were able to sort the lies from the truth, and have once again spoken loudly that this kind of measure is not welcome in California.

“The creators of this ballot measure wanted to exempt themselves and deny us a voice. Well guess what? It truly is a democracy,” she said. l

ZOMBIES LURCH AGAINST PROP. 32 At SAG-AFTRA headquarters on Halloween, members, staff and representatives from other unions came together to oppose Prop. 32, which would have silenced union members’ voices.

Members Help Kill ‘Zombie’ Initiative

L.A. LABOR HONORS SAG-AFTRASAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President and L.A. Local Co-President Ned Vaughn, SAG-AFTRA Co-President Roberta Reardon and Miguel Contreras Foundation Board President Maria Elena Durazo at the Miguel Contreras Recognition Dinner in Los Angeles on Oct. 2. SAG-AFTRA was awarded the Lew Wasserman Spirit of Democracy Award.

SAG AWARDS® REMINDER!Friday, Nov. 30, is the deadline for paying November 2012 dues and/or changing your address with SAG-AFTRA to be eligible

for SAG Awards voting and For Your Consideration materials.

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It was a full house at the Mulholland Tennis Club on Oct. 20, as more than 150 people turned out for a night of fun and friendly

competition in support of the Frank Nelson Fund. Attendees at the inaugural Frank Nelson Fund Poker Party enjoyed wine-

tasting, a rock-paper-scissors tournament and, of course, poker with celebrity guests, including Co-President of SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local and SAG-AFTRA National Vice President Gabrielle Carteris; National Board members

Jason George, Robert Pine and Stephen Collins; Tony Denison; Geri Jewell; Sean Kanan; Ted Lange; Jason Ritter; Sara Rue; Jon Tenney; Robin Weigert and others. The evening was hosted by Camryn Manheim.

The Frank Nelson Memorial Sick & Benefit Fund assists members in need west of Omaha by providing emergency financial aid and other resources. Frank Nelson, after whom the fund was named, was a character actor who worked on radio plays and appeared in The Jack Benny Program and I Love Lucy.

“This was, hands down, the most successful and enjoyable fundraiser we’ve had so far. Public awareness of the Frank Nelson Fund was boosted, and all the players had a hoot of a

time,” said Jon Joyce, Frank Nelson Fund President.

Among the sponsors of the event were AMC Networks, Paul Mitchell, the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund, Integrated Wealth Management, L.A. County Federation of Labor, Mulholland Tennis Club, RMALA, the SAG Foundation, Slater Vecchio and Champagne Taittinger.

For more information about the fund, including how to make a year-end donation, contact FNF Administrator Olga Perez at (323) 634-8104 or email [email protected]. l

Fun for the Fund at Poker Night

Camryn Manheim

Erin Scott and

IWM sponsor Jim Casey

THE CENTER THEATER GROUP Offers a 10% savings and priority ticket access for the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and the Kirk Douglas Theatre

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Offers SAG-AFTRA members a special 50% discount rate for category 1 tickets for Iris.

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTSM.A.C. Cosmetics, Spoke N Wheel Bicycles, Aveda and more!

Check the Local Member Benefits tab under the Los Angeles Local page at SAGAFTRA.org for deals and discounts exclusive to SAG-AFTRA members. INSIDER TIP — check back often, as deals frequently get posted at the last minute.

Don’t miss out! Any questions, please contact the Los Angeles Executive Office at (323) 549-6459.

SAG-AFTRA is dedicated to providing its members with the essential tools necessary to enhance their careers as performers. The Member Education Programming Department produces several monthly craft-based workshops, panels,

seminars and events directly aligned with the career goals and entertainment interests of SAG-AFTRA members.

Have a suggestion for a program? Tell us about it at [email protected]

MEMBER EDUCATION

Did you know SAG-AFTRA members can enjoy discounts to various products and services throughout the greater Los Angeles area? The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local is proud to highlight two very special partnerships

offering exclusive discounts to SAG-AFTRA members.

DEALS & DISCOUNTS

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After the devastation left by Superstorm Sandy, the SAG Foundation, the Screen Actors Guild Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund and

the AFTRA Foundation partnered to create an emergency assistance fund to provide financial support grants to active SAG-AFTRA members

affected by the storm.

The SAG Foundation has provided initial funding through a $100,000 contribution that is being matched by the SAG MPPWF, and $50,000 from the AFTRA Foundation for a total available amount of $250,000. Grants are being administered to SAG-AFTRA members by The Actors Fund through a confidential and streamlined process aimed at aiding members quickly and effectively.

Communities have been hit hard by Sandy. Many members have lost their homes or have been without heat and electricity, so need is great. New Yorker Jane Curtin and SAG Foundation Board and SAG-AFTRA National Board member Ron Perlman (pictured right from storm relief PSA) are backing the effort, and encouraging fellow members to donate. With additional donations,

there can be a much greater impact and many more people can be helped.

Please go to sagfoundation.org to support your colleagues today.

Foundations Offer Superstorm Relief

The Screen Actors Guild Foundation is, and always will be,

supportive of actors — and now broadcasters, recording

artists and all media professionals represented by SAG-AFTRA

can count on that support as well.

The Foundation offers a variety of other services for members,

such as the Casting Access Project, Conversations and LifeRaft

career development seminars, voiceover training at the Don

LaFontaine Voice-Over Lab, emergency and catastrophic health

care assistance, children’s literacy outreach through BookPALS

and the Dales educational scholarship. Visit sagfoundation.org to

find out more, and register online to receive announcements and

updates on all these programs and more.

Please consider a year-end tax-deductible donation to the SAG

Foundation. No amount is too small. Whatever you can give ensures

that the Foundation can continue to assist, educate and empower you

throughout your career and within your community. Please go to

sagfoundation.org and donate today. Thank you for your support. l

The SAG Foundation is Here for You

Help Our Troops Celebrate the HolidaysSAG-AFTRA is proud of America’s service members and, for the third year in a row,

we are supporting a program that helps America’s men and women deployed overseas phone home, receive care packages or find a bit of R&R in a USO location.

Join the SAG-AFTRA Board, the Military Personnel and Families Support Committee and the USO to Grant a Wish for Our Heroes and give the gift of hope, comfort and support to a service member — men and women who

have exemplified service, sacrifice and strength for our country.

A tax-deductible gift of $25 can go toward a phone card that will give a service member in Afghanistan an average of three calls home, or allows a USO center

there to provide approximately seven troops a phone call, something to eat, and a place to watch an NFL game or play video games with friends. Or a $25 gift can

be used to send a care package to a troop where the need is greatest, including items like a prepaid international phone card, toiletries, magazines and DVDs.

Visit sagaftra.kintera.org or SAGAFTRA.org to donate today and help a service member celebrate the holidays.

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DANCERS CELEBRATE NEW MUSIC VIDEO CONTRACTSAG-AFTRA members came out in force on Sept. 4 to celebrate

the ratification of a first-ever Music Video Contract with the major labels. The event, held at The Boulevard in Hollywood, featured

performances from some of the top music video dancers in the country. Read more about the contract at SAGAFTRA.org/musicvideos.

Diversity in Entertainment Employment:Your Experiences & PerspectivesAll SAG-AFTRA members are being asked to take a new, confidential member survey online about diversity issues in entertainment employ-ment. You can access Diversity in Entertainment Employment: Your Experiences and Perspectives at

SAGAFTRA.org/eeodiversityThe survey is supported by a grant from SAG-Producers Industry Advancement Cooperative Fund. It is completely confidential and takes about 20 minutes to complete. Your union has long been an advocate for diversity issues in the workplace, and we regularly survey our mem-bership to better inform our work as advocates on your behalf. This survey is for all members and asks questions about experiences and perspectives related to issues of sexual orienta-tion and gender identity in the workplace. Previous surveys of our members have focused, for example, on issues related to performers with disabilities and performers who are seniors,

Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino and African-American.

Visit SAGAFTRA.org/eeodiversity to take this important survey today.

We Want To Hear From You!

…VAUGHN continued

emailed before each regular board meeting — simply respond according to the instructions to request one of the available observer seats. It’s a terrific way to learn how our union governance works.

You need to choose a member category. You can do this easily online... or by returning the insert mailed with the November dues bill. The seven governance categories — Actor/Performer, Singer, Dancer, Stunt Performer, Broadcast/News & Information, Broadcast/Entertainment, and Recording Artist — will help ensure proper representation of our diverse membership. Each member should choose the category that most closely reflects his or her primary area of work, but please note: Your category choice will not limit your work opportunities in any way. You may work under any SAG-AFTRA contract regardless of your self-assigned category.

Our Commercials Contracts negotiations begin in February. The nationwide Commercials W&W process concludes in Los Angeles on November 17-18 (see page 1). The National Board will then consider and approve a proposals package for the negotiations. Each year, the Commercials Contracts provides work for thousands of members across the country, especially here in L.A. It’s one of our most valuable contracts and, thanks to merger, SAG-AFTRA will finally be negotiating it as one union.

The first SAG-AFTRA elections — and convention — happen next year. There are many great ways to get involved in the life of your union, but if you’d like to step up and run for a board seat or an officer position, or as a convention delegate, your opportunity is coming. The 2013 election process will begin in late spring, with elections for national/local officers and national/local board seats happening in mid-summer. It all concludes in September with SAG-AFTRA’s first-ever national convention, right here in Los Angeles.

These are just a few of the things we’ve been working on, and there’s much more ahead. On behalf of the Los Angeles Local Board, it is our privilege to represent you and, as always, we look forward to hearing from you.

— Onward together,Ned Vaughn

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l NOVEMBER l Saturday, Nov. 17Team SAG-AFTRA and L.A. Labor walk for our Home-less Heroes at the United Way’s 2012 HomeWalk. SAG-AFTRA’s MOVE Committee and Military Person-nel and Families Support Task Force are proud to sup-port the United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ annual 5K run/walk in honor of the 9,000 homeless veterans in L.A. County. Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Blvd. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Run/walk begins at 9 a.m. For more information or to register with Team SAG-AFTRA, please call (323) 549-6894.

Tuesday, Nov. 20Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers low-cost medi-cal services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. 6-9 p.m. Please call The Actors Fund for eligibility criteria and appointments (323) 933-9244 ext. 432. Open to entertainment indus-try professionals residing in L.A. County.

Wednesday, Nov. 21Early closure for Thanksgiving holiday. SAG-AFTRA 1st and 7th floors close at 12:30 p.m.; 9th floor closes at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22SAG-AFTRA offices closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thursday, Nov. 22 Laugh Factory Hosts 33rd Annual Free Thanksgiv-ing Day Feast. Using the power of laughter to turn loneliness to joy, the club is transformed into a holiday wonderland where people from all walks of life are welcome to come and enjoy turkey, stuffing, and the trimmings. Top comedians will greet and serve guests, as well as perform live shows following each of four meal servings throughout the day. Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046. Servings at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. First-come, first-served. No reserva-tions necessary. Friday, Nov. 23SAG-AFTRA offices closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday, Nov. 28SPECIAL NIGHT SESSION of the SAG-AFTRA Member Orientation. If you have not been to an ori-entation before or would like to reorient yourself with

the services provided by SAG-AFTRA, this meeting is for you. Orientation typically lasts about three hours and explains information about logging your hours on set, your relationship with your agent, residuals, what it means to be a member of SAG-AFTRA and more. Validated parking available in the Museum Square parking lot located off of Curson Ave. Your atten-dance is required for the entire meeting to receive a Conservatory application outside of the open enroll-ment period. James Cagney Board Room. 7 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated. For further information, please call (323) 549-6459.

l DECEMBER l Monday, Dec. 3Los Angeles Membership Meeting. See page 8 for details. Monday, Dec. 3 through Wednesday, Dec. 12SAG-AFTRA, in partnership with The Village Family Services Toy Drive and AIDS Project Los Angeles Food Drive, brings smiles and well wishes to those in our community this holiday season. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or non-perishable food items begin-ning Monday, Dec. 3 through Wednesday, Dec. 12 to the SAG-AFTRA 1st Floor Membership Lobby (next to AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union ATM) or the SAG-AFTRA 7th or 9th Floor Lobbies. For more infor-mation, please call (323) 549-6447.

Tuesday, Dec. 4Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic. See Nov. 20 for details.

Wednesday, Dec. 5Getting and Keeping Health Insurance. Monthly semi-nar for the entertainment industry and performing arts and visual arts communities who want to know their options for obtaining affordable health insur-ance and healthcare. Participants will learn to use the Artists Health Insurance Resources Center website, ahirc.org. Registration is encouraged. The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400. 12:30-1:30 p.m. For more information please contact (323) 933-9244 ext. 450 or [email protected]. Wednesday, Dec. 12SAG-AFTRA Member Orientation. See Nov. 28 description. James Cagney Board Room. 1 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated. For further

information, please call (323) 549-6459.

Wednesday, Dec. 12The Los Angeles Host Committee invites you and a guest to the 2012 Annual Winter Celebration. See page 8 for details. Thursday, Dec. 13Low budget contract signatory workshops, James Cagney Board Room. 6-8 p.m. RSVP to sagindie.org/resources/contract-workshops or via phone at (323) 549-6064 (please be sure to include name and email address).

Tuesday, Dec. 18 Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic. See Nov. 20 for details.

Monday, Dec. 24SAG-AFTRA 9th floor offices closed; 1st and 7th floor close at 12:30 p.m. in observance of the Christmas holiday. Tuesday, Dec. 25SAG-AFTRA offices closed for Christmas holiday. Tuesday, Dec. 25Laugh Factory Hosts Annual Free Christmas Day Feast. See Nov. 22 description. Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046. Servings at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. First-come, first-served. No reservations necessary. All are welcome. Monday, Dec. 31SAG-AFTRA 9th floor offices closed; 1st and 7th floor close at 12:30 p.m. in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

Tuesday, Jan. 1 SAG-AFTRA offices closed in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

Calendar of Events

The above listings are subject to change. Check SAGAFTRA.org for the most up-to-date information. If you’d like more information on an event and there is no contact information listed above, please contact the Los Angeles Executive Office at (323) 549-6459.

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Sunday, January 27Los Angeles Host Committee Screen Actors Guild Awards® Viewing Party. Join your fellow

SAG-AFTRA members for a live viewing of the 19th Annual SAG Awards®

airing on TBS and TNT. 5 p.m. Details and location to follow!

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7 – 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12SAG-AFTRA Headquarters Promenade — Lobby Level

5757 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Los Angeles Host Committee invites you to join your fellow members for merriment and good cheer in celebration of the holiday season. Those interested in helping others in our community can bring an unwrapped toy for The Village Family Services toy drive or a non-perishable food item for

the AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) food drive.

This event is open to SAG-AFTRA members and one guest only (space is limited and RSVP line will close once

capacity has been reached). For more information, please call 323/549-6447. Validated parking available onsite. Please read all posted signs. Union not responsible for illegally parked vehicles.

No alcoholic beverages served or permitted.

All bags larger than 14 inches in any dimension will be prohibited from entry. No pets or animals, with the exception of animals in service.

RSVP online at SAGAFTRA.org/holidaypartyno later than Monday, Dec. 10.

2012 Annual Winter Celebration

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAIDSAG-AFTRA

SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Membership Meeting

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. No RSVP necessary. All bags larger than 14 inches in any dimension will be prohibited from entry. No pets or animals, with the exception of animals in service.SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card for admittance. Validated parking available onsite. Please read all posted signs. Union not responsible for illegally parked vehicles.

Visit SAGAFTRA.org/LA for additional details.

DATE:Monday, Dec. 3

TIME:7 p.m.(Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.)

PLACE:Sportsmen’s Lodge12833 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604(Coldwater entrance)

5757 Wilshire Blvd., 7th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90036