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C A S Q U A R T E R L Y F A L L 2 0 1 5 23 his friends. Do we all end up hiring or recommending Tim soon after because he was fresh in our minds? Absolutely. He's an amazing talent and a joy to be around, so it's easy to do both of these things. Networking among production sound people has become even easier since I wrote part 1 of this column. It seems like there is always a social event right around the corner. If you're out of town for one, chances are, another will reveal itself shortly. Even if pro- duction sound people don't always share the same positions on technique, gear, or personality, there should be at least an open communication with the exchange of ideas between us. I like when we can freely chat about our acquisition techniques, gear choices, and happily communicate and learn from each other. Chris Howland CAS has really taken on the task of encouraging social consciousness within our pro- duction sound community. He orga- nizes social events, is active in our labor union, and is always a positive voice in our ever-changing times. I call him the "Ambassador to New Soundies." Why is what he does so important? Because he reinforces inclusiveness in our craft. Still, even inclusiveness requires balance of scru- tiny. Agamemnon Andrianos CAS mentioned that as he mentors, he doesn't accept everyone who desires to become a protégé. He takes on the individuals who posses "the fire" in their eyes. An inclusive attitude with prestigious expectations. Networking is also important to think about and analyze and it also isn't going away and is nothing new to the gig. Part 1 stressed that if you're networking, you may be doing it wrong. A finer point to this statement is: If you're intention- ally doing it, you may be barking up the wrong tree. It's important to understand that genuine connections are more likely between people who aren't being deliberate in gaining something from their exchanges. It's a challenge and a journey to find that balance. •