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For Members 22 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2017 | SAGAFTRA.org SAG-AFTRA LAUNCHES PORTAL FOR AGENTS T he union has created a new online portal that caters specifically to agents. The SAG-AFTRA Agency Portal is a website that provides franchised agents across the nation with 24/7 access to critical union information whenever they need it. "SAG-AFTRA greatly values our relationship with franchised agents, and this new portal makes it easier than ever for them to work with the union" said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White. "It's all part of SAG-AFTRA's continuing efforts to harness technology to do business better in all aspects of the industry." The portal, which went live in late February, provides franchised agents with access to: • An updated production search database that offers detailed signatory information, including tiered information for new media productions. • A complete list of their clients and the contracts that they have filed with the union. Agents can update the information through the portal as well. • Their agency's information, including agency ID, bond, email, sub-agents and more, with the ability to update information when needed. • All the documents and forms agents need when working with the union. • Bulletins, Do Not Work orders, union updates and all other agency-related communications in one convenient place. POWER WOMEN AMP IT UP President Gabrielle Carteris was featured on a panel discussing public funding for the arts at TheWrap's 2017 Power Women Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on April 19. The panel was moderated by TheWrap's CEO and editor-in-chief, Sharon Waxman, and featured Robin Bronk, CEO of the Creative Coalition and Romina Boccia of the Heritage Foundation. TOP PR HONORS Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon, New York Local President Mike Hodge and National Board Member Liz Zazzi attend PRNews' award presentation in New York on Jan. 24, where Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Pamela Greenwalt is honored and named one of PRNews' Top Women in PR. KEN HOWARD MEMBERSHIP CENTER OPENS National Board members and elected leadership gathered on April 21 at SAG-AFTRA Plaza in Los Angeles to dedicate the new Ken Howard Membership Center. Linda Howard, the former president's widow, presided over the ribbon- cutting ceremony. From left, National Honors and Tributes Committee co-chair Don Ahles; Vice President, Mid-Sized Locals Ilyssa Fradin; Vice President, Los Angeles Clyde Kusatsu; National Executive Director David White; Howard; Vice President, New York Mike Hodge; SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris; Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon; Vice President, Small Locals David Hartley-Margolin; Secretary-Treasurer and Los Angeles Local President Jane Austin; Vice President, Broadcasters Catherine Brown; Committee co-chair Kevin Scullin; and Committee Chair Jenny O'Hara. NY SALON DINNER SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White honor the work of writer-producer Ryan Murphy at the second annual SAG-AFTRA New York Salon Dinner on April 17 at the home of Diana Picasso. Murphy was recognized for his work promoting gender equality through the Half Foundation. MARGARTIA CORPORAN E. BRADY ROBINSON ARAYNA EISON