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16 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY The production sound crew has a limited toolbox—fishpole, plant, wireless mic. Add a fourth tool by taking advantage of 695's free Fisher Boom Training: One-on-One. Whether you've never been on a Fisher or you just need a refresher, this personalized training on Model 2 and Model 7 booms covers prep, safety, applications for the Fisher, movement of the perambulator, and hands-on operation using our dialog simulator. Production Sound Mixers – Learn what you need to know to add a Fisher as a tool in your arsenal. Boom Operators – Go to any job with confidence that you can set up and operate a Fisher. Utility Sound Technicians – Learn to prep, cable, and operate a Fisher, add Boom Pusher for multi-camera productions to your skill set and be ready when needed to jump on the Fisher as a 1st or 2nd Boom Op. Training Requirements – Must be on the Roster, up-to-date on Safety Pass classes, and have valid I-9 on file at CSATF. Contact fisherboom@local695.com to schedule this training. EDUCATION Fisher Boom Training: Long Arm for Long Takes Local 695 welcomes its new members! Rolando Arenas Y-7 Joseph Bourdet Y-8 Joseph "Crow" Duemig Y-8 Joseph Gjura Y-4 Thomas Larsen Proj. Kyle McLane Y-1 Rachel Schroeder Y-7A David Scobbie A2 NEW MEMBERS IN MEMORIAM JAMES EMSWILLER Y-1 January 4, 1957 – October 11, 2018 WALTER GEST Y-9 March 13, 1928 – November 13, 2018 WILLIAM TUCKER Projectionist November 26, 1943 – September 24, 2018 LANCE WANDLING Y-7 February 20, 1953 – April 22, 2018 Day at the Races: A Special Thanks! Thanks to all who came out to Santa Anita Park on October 21 for the annual MPTF Day at the Races fundraiser. It was a spectacular day full of horse racing, food, silent auctions, lots of family fun, and "giving something back." Much appreciation goes to all the sponsors and all the guests for helping make the day such a great success. This year, over $177,000 was raised for the benefit of MPTF, an organization dedicated to serving the entertainment community in times of need. MPTF is committed to helping thousands of industry members like you by providing essential financial and social services. We hope you join us again next year!