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FOR MEMBERS The SAFETY ZONE Playing it SAFE effects can be all too real. Tis can occur at any point on a set, but the need for safety precautions is heightened when there are stunts being performed. Whether or not you are involved with the stunt, it is important for you to know what is going on and what you can do to keep yourself and others safe. First, when there is a stunt on set, you should look for the I safety bulletins that apply to that stunt. Tey may be sent out with the call sheet or posted somewhere on set. You also can find them on the SAG website ahead of time so that you feel prepared before you show up to work. Next, it is important to know who has your back on set. Te number one person in charge of your safety is the 1st A.D. and then the stunt coordinator and/or qualified individual chosen specifically for the stunt. One or more of these people will hold a safety meeting where they will explain the stunt and all of the safety issues and precautions. Tis information is your armor. It can mean the difference between you walking away unharmed or sitting in a hospital wishing you had paid more attention. Now that you have prepared, paid attention at the meeting and have all the necessary information, it is time to take action and apply that knowledge. Look around you and try to think of all possible variable outcomes. If you don’t feel safe where you are, or doing what you have been asked to do, speak up. Te best time to do this is before, or right aſter, the safety meeting. But at any point if you feel that you or someone else is in danger, let the stunt coordinator and/or the 1st A.D. know. It is only through taking these safety procedures seriously that we stay safe and can continue playing cops, villains, superheroes, or whatever other character we are lucky enough to pretend to be that day. n a perfect movie-making world, “make believe” would stay that way, but sometimes accidents happen and the Elections, continued from page 24 progress on important initiatives like uniting all actors in one union.” Hodge has been on the Screen Actors Guild Board of Directors for a decade. As a national director, he served as New York Division secretary and vice president. As a member of the New York Division Legislative Committee, he testified before the New York City Council in the successful effort to get city tax incentives and furthered lobbying efforts at the New York State Legislature. He has also been a part of the Guild Governance, Communications and Negotiations committees. Hodge’s acting has included guest-starring roles in television with recurring work on Law & Order, as well as film, commercial and stage work, including four Broadway shows. “It is an honor and a privilege to have been re-elected 3rd vice president,” said Hartley-Margolin about returning for a third term. “I am excited about the opportunities we have before us, especially collaborating with the members of the Presidents’ Forum for One Union. I look forward to continuing to serve the unique needs of SAG members in the Regional Branch Division and am committed to opening the door to greater unity and cooperation across the country.” Hartley-Margolin is a 34-year SAG member and has represented the Colorado Branch of Screen Actors Guild as its president or National Board member for more than 20 years. He is an active committee participant and has served as chair of the National Guild Governance Review committee since 2003. He is a voice artist whose credits include multiple television, commercial and non-broadcast voiceover appearances, including several documentary productions that aired on PBS. He has narrated over 500 books for Te Library of Congress’ National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and was the recipient of the 2002 Alexander Scourby Narrator of the Year Award for Fiction Narration. Twenty-seven of the 69 National Board seats were open for election this year. Te Hollywood Division elected 13 new National Board members; the New York Division elected five members; and the union’s Branches in Arizona, Chicago, Florida, Georgia, Houston, New Mexico, San Francisco, Seattle and Utah elected nine National Board members. Te Guild announced National Board elections results on September 23, and the elected took office September 25. To see the new configuration of the National Board, turn to page 26. WORK THE PERK: Member benefits are a terrific way to save money on everything from phone service to travel to new cars. Log in to your member account on SAG.org, look for “Deals and Discounts” under the Member Services tab and begin to save today! 30 SCREEN ACTOR - Fall/Winter 2010 SAG.org