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sagaftra.org | Summer 2019 | SAG-AFTRA 51 WTOP, WBAL RECEIVE MURROW AWARDS C ongratulations to SAG-AFTRA members at WTOP-FM all-news radio in Washington, D.C., and WBAL-AM all-news radio in Baltimore, who were awarded several Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association. Among the most prestigious of accolades in news, the Murrow Awards recognize local and national news stories that uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community. More than 125 SAG-AFTRA members work for WTOP, the largest local radio station servicing the surrounding area. WBAL-AM serves Baltimore and the surrounding community and delivers news, weather, traffic and thought-provoking talk content. The station employs the largest news staff of any radio station in Baltimore and the surrounding community, providing in-depth reports on local and regional issues. CONSERVATORY UPS ITS GAME T he SAG-AFTRA Muriel Moore/Danny Nelson Conservatory held its seventh anniversary celebration on May 6. The event, Agents Roundtable Atlanta: Upping the Game, included 21 of Atlanta's 24 franchised agents, with 11 agents participating in the panel discussion. Ten more were introduced to the standing- room-only crowd and, along with the panelists, stayed to meet and talk with audience members after the discussion. The conservatory anniversary event is the one night each year where the doors are open to all, union and pre- union alike. Like all conservatory events, the celebration was free to all. The conservatory simply asks that everyone who attends an event bring a food donation for the BCM Food Pantry. This year's 1,037 attendees contributed just shy of 2,000 pounds of food to the food pantry, showing once again what a supportive acting community exists in Atlanta. It was an amazing, information-filled evening. As one participant said, "A lot of jewels were dropped tonight!" Atlanta MEMBERS HONE THEIR IMPROV SKILLS M embers of the Michigan Local sharpened their skills at Rich Goteri's improv workshop in May. Members participated in a variety of exercises designed to help forge a connection with scene partners, encourage active listening and communicate without words. The larger mission of the workshop was to show that besides the obvious comedic applications, improv can be used in comedy, auditions and life in general. Michigan SAG-AFTRA members from WTOP- FM smile after being notified of their Murrow Award for overall excellence. ERIC W YDRA Members at the workshop. Washington- Mid Atlantic