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48 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2018 | sagaftra.org Scene Around SAG-AFTRA Secretary-Treasurer and L.A. Local President Jane Austin and NextGen Performers subcommittee members have fun at the annual party. GOOD TIMES WITH NEXTGEN S AG-AFTRA NextGen members mixed and mingled at their annual party at Lure Hollywood on Sept. 25. Members enjoyed complimentary appetizers, were joined by NewFilmmakers L.A. and welcomed special host Danielle Savre (Station 19). In attendance were NextGen Performers subcommittee members, L.A. Local Board members and Secretary-Treasurer and L.A. Local President Jane Austin. WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF SAG-AFTRA Senior Advisor John McGuire, center, was joined by SAG-AFTRA elected and staff leadership at the Directors Guild of America Theater in New York on Oct. 18. McGuire was recognized by the DGA for contributions to entertainment labor and artist rights. The 2018 DGA Honors recipients included Academy Award- winning director Ang Lee, Fox Searchlight Chairman Nancy Utley, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and costume designer Ann Roth. "It is indeed an honor to receive this award from the DGA," McGuire said. "With all the challenges facing our entertainment unions today, I'm thrilled to witness the growing spirit of cooperation that is occurring among all of our entertainment unions." ANGELA WEISS SAG-AFTRA Chief Financial Officer Arianna Ozzanto, right, with member Donna Brazile at the National Diversity Council's annual diversity and inclusion conference in Los Angeles on Sept. 27. Ozzanto was honored with a Leadership Excellence Award. SAG-AFTRA's Workplace Safety Campaign received honors at the PR News Platinum Awards in New York City, Sept. 21, and was accepted by National Communications Committee Chair Liz Zazzi, right, and National Director Communications & Marketing Damon Romine. JESSE GRANT`