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ANGELA WEISS/SAG-AFTRA ANGELA WEISS/SAG-AFTRA 60 SAG-AFTRA 58-71_convention_v13.indd 60 kind study, Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Diversity in Entertainment explored the perception of how lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members are treated in the industry (see page 26). That night, Mary Hart emceed the official Convention Celebration. During the celebration, the American Scene Awards, an AFTRA tradition, were bestowed on productions that embody diversity (see page 68). In addition, National Vice President, Small Locals David Hartley-Margolin and Washington-Mid Atlantic Local Executive Director Pat O'Donnell were each presented with the SAG-AFTRA George Heller Memorial Award, which ANGELA WEISS/SAG-AFTRA ANGELA WEISS/SAG-AFTRA Throughout the convention's Thursday, Friday and Saturday sessions, an engaging, educational Information & Resource Expo gave attendees the opportunity to network with other members, learn about SAG-AFTRA departments and partners, and get information on programs available to members. Sept. 27 was filled with panels and workshops, including the keynote panel, Conversation from the Leading Edge, which focused on the impact technology is having on the work SAG-AFTRA members do. The panel's creative professionals, Terry City (BuzzFeed), Thania Guardino (Somo), Greg Siegel (Break Media) and D.A. Wallach (Spotify), shared their insight in an informative session. Keyvan Peymani (ICM Partners) moderated. A highlight of the day's happenings was the unveiling of the results of a joint study between SAG-AFTRA and UCLA's The Williams Institute. A first-of-its- ANGELA WEISS/SAG-AFTRA Clockwise from top: Secretary-Treasurer Amy Aquino tells delegates she is overwhelmed by the "massive potential here"; newly elected Executive Vice President Gabrielle Carteris speaks to delegates on the first day of the convention; Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti proudly shows off his SAG-AFTRA card; U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez addresses delegates; and AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka lauded the union for its successes in organizing new union work in the fields of music videos, public radio and audiobooks. | Fall 2013 | SAGAFTRA.org 11/13/13 4:42 PM