Events
FEBRUARY
Tuesday, February 7 – Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers low-cost medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32. Open to entertainment industry professionals residing in Los Angeles County
Thursday, February 9 - All paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing are urged to attend an important educational/informational meeting in Los Angeles to learn the facts and impact of the merger. On January 27 and 28, the national boards of SAG and AFTRA overwhelmingly approved the merger agreement to form one union. Now the decision is in your hands. Ballots will be mailed on February 27 to all eligible AFTRA and SAG members to vote on this historic change for your union. Learn the facts, so that you can cast an informed vote. Click here for details.
Thursday, February 9 - Low budget contract signatory workshops, James Cagney Board Room. 6-8 p.m. RSVP to http://www.sagindie.com/resources/contract-workshops or via phone at (323) 549-6064 (Please be sure to include name and email address).
Monday, February 13-April 13 – SAG Tax Assistance Program (SAG-TAP), with generous support from the SAG Foundation, provides a members-only program offering tax assistance specifically for actors. SAG-TAP has a Packet available in PDF format, via email, that may be helpful to the member in putting together and organizing one’s tax return. A limited number of consultation appointments are available. To request the Packet or an appointment, email your request to SAGTAP@sag.org. Additional tax assistance resources are also available through the SAG Foundation at www.sagfoundation.org or the Actors Fund at www.actorsfund.org
Wednesday, February 15 – New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, it’s important to stay abreast of current developments in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set and much more. Get helpful hints and vital facts about juggling your three hats (the artist, the businessperson and the union member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed and explored. James Cagney Board Room. 10 a.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated
Monday, February 20 – Guild offices closed in observance of the President’s Day Holiday.
Tuesday, February 21 – Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers low-cost medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32. Open to entertainment industry professionals residing in Los Angeles County
Monday, February 27 - Hollywood Division Open Board Meeting, James Cagney Board Room, 7- 10 p.m. A light snack will be provided. Reservation is required. RSVPs accepted beginning 8 a.m., Tuesday, February 14 at Hollywoodrsvp@sag.org or via phone at (323) 549-6029. Parking will be validated
Wednesday, February 29 – SPECIAL NIGHT SESSION of the New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, it’s important to stay abreast of current developments in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set and much more. Get helpful hints and vital facts about juggling your three hats (the artist, the businessperson and the union member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed and explored. James Cagney Board Room. 7 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.
The above listings are subject to change. Check SAG.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, call the Hollywood Executive Office at (323) 549-6459.
End: 02/09/2012 - 7:00pm
Branch: Hollywood
All paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing are urged to attend an important educational/informational meeting in Los Angeles to learn the facts and impact of the merger.
On January 27 and 28, the national boards of SAG and AFTRA overwhelmingly approved the merger agreement to form one union. Now the decision is in your hands. Ballots will be mailed on February 27 to all eligible AFTRA and SAG members to vote on this historic change for your union. Learn the facts, so that you can cast an informed vote.
