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96 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2015 | SAGAFTRA.org On Location MICHIGAN MARCHES WITH PERFORMERS' UNIONS I n a show of strength and solidarity, the members of the SAG-AFTRA Michigan Local coordinated their Labor Day Parade activities with the Musicians Union, Actors' Equity and IATSE. This teamwork energized the members as they marched in the Detroit parade with others who could share in their glory days and present-day concerns. Michigan From left, member Jeff Bower, Local President Jayne Bower, and members Sandra McNeill, Stephanie Davis and Shane Carson show their SAG-AFTRA pride and solidarity with fellow union members in the industry. SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE N ot only has the Hawaii Local grown accustomed to high-budget features — Godzilla, Battleship, Jurassic World, to name a few — but another is shooting on Oahu this fall, and members know to refer to the project as the "untitled major motion picture." The local was able to arrange a casting call for union members only. Hundreds showed up to meet casting director Sande Alessi. From left, member Linda Hamp and Local Board members Becky Maltby and Lisa Romano From left, Portland Local President Duane Hanson, Local Board members Pat Lach and Skeeter Greene, and Local Vice President Michele Mariana. Hawaii Portland Chicago PORTLAND LOCAL – REPRESENT! M embers from the SAG-AFTRA Portland Local turned out at the annual Northwest Oregon Labor Council Labor Day Picnic held at Oaks Amusement Park. Billed as the largest Labor Day picnic in Oregon, members joined thousands of union brothers and sisters to celebrate Labor Day with food, music, speeches and displays at the venerable 110-year-old amusement center, located in Southeast Portland. CHICAGO LAUNCHES BUCKS FOR BETTY CAMPAIGN A t June's annual membership meeting, Chicago's Betty Mitchell Sick and Benefit Committee launched the Bucks for Betty campaign. For a suggested donation of $5 — or more — committee members circulated during the social hour offering Bucks for Betty pins. More than $500 was raised that evening to launch the effort. Named after a Chicago Local employee, the Betty Mitchell Sick and Benefit Fund has been lending a hand to Chicago members in need since 1958. Described as "the soul of kindness and generosity," Betty's legacy continues to inspire SAG-AFTRA members to help each other. If you'd like your own pin, please consider making a donation to the fund. Donations may be made by check payable to Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund, and mailed to: SAG-AFTRA, 1 E. Erie #650, Chicago, IL 60611, Attention: Kathy Nelsen. When asked to support Chicago's Betty Mitchell Fund, National Executive Director David White gave Mary Jo Faraci $20 and got his Bucks for Betty pin.