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"Our guiding principle must always be what is right for the members; that which serves the members' interests," he said. "We will stand or fall together. Sink or swim together — strong, proud and united. This is the SAG-AFTRA our members need. This is the SAG-AFTRA we need to protect." National vice presidents representing member categories were also elected on the first day of convention. From top: Delegates congratulate newly elected National Vice President, Actors/ Performers Robert Newman; National Vice President, Broadcasters Catherine Brown signs the convention poster for the archives; National Vice President, Recording Artists Dan Navarro, far right, joins President Howard and members of the National Seniors and National Singers committees to perform a musical tribute to senior members (sung to the tune of Little Shop of Horrors' Suddenly Seymour). From left, Jackie Joseph, who starred as Audrey in the original 1960 film version of the musical, and National Board member Susan Boyd Joyce. Find out more about the convention at SAGAFTRACONVENTION.org and SAGAFTRA.org. 66 SAG-AFTRA 58-71_convention_v13.indd 66 ANGELA WEISS/SAG-AFTRA X3 SAG-AFTRA Constitution (see page 62) and resolutions (page 68). Business continued on the final day, concluding with speeches from some of the union's top elected officers. National Executive Director David White also delivered a report on the state of the union, saying, "We are all united, for your future and for ours. We are thrilled to be your partners in this important work and we look forward to making SAG-AFTRA even greater — together." Looking back at the delegates' accomplishments over the convention's 3½ days, Carteris said, "I believe we have begun a proud and enduring legacy upon which our later generations will reflect and benefit." "After spending this week with you, I have never been so hopeful," said Secretary-Treasurer Amy Aquino. "I didn't know what to expect of this convention … But I was completely unprepared for what I just experienced. The fact is I have been completely overwhelmed by that experience and by the massive potential here." Closing the convention, Howard again returned to the convention's theme. | Fall 2013 | SAGAFTRA.org 11/14/13 2:37 PM