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For Members 26 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2017 | SAGAFTRA.org RECORDING ARTISTS: DEADLINE TO RECLAIM YOUR COPYRIGHT APPROACHING U nder the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, artists who transferred their rights to a sound recording to a record label or another assignee on or after Jan. 1, 1978, can terminate that agreement and reclaim their master recordings after 35 years. But only if they give proper notice to do so. The proper notice provision works like this: if an artist entered the agreement on Jan. 1, 1985, the copyright can be reclaimed on Jan. 1, 2020 as long as the notice of termination is filed by Jan. 1, 2018. Please contact an experienced attorney for information and assistance if you believe this applies to you. > DEC. 1 Dues must be received by this date for SAG Awards ® voter eligibility and For Your Consideration offers. > DEC. 11 Dues for the November dues period must be received by this date to meet the good-standing eligibility requirement for elections. SAG AWARDS VOTING AND ELECTION ELIGIBILITY REMINDER I n order to meet the November dues period good-standing eligibility requirement to be nominated for election as a national officer, National Board member, local board member or convention delegate, members should ensure that their November 2017 dues bill payment is received by SAG-AFTRA no later than Dec. 11, 2017. Payments received after Dec. 11, 2017, may affect your eligibility to vote, nominate and run in elections, and participate in referenda. Timely payment entitles you to participate in union activities and receive member benefits, and also ensures that you will not be charged late payment fees. If you have not yet submitted a payment, we urge you to make payment of your dues right away through one of our convenient payment options, including our online payment system at sagaftra.org. For questions regarding eligibility, please contact SAG-AFTRA at (323) 549-6614. DUES DEADLINES TO REMEMBER! O n Nov. 6 SAG-AFTRA and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media partnered to present Power of Portrayal: Inspiring Performances Driving Social Change, a panel lead by a diverse group of performers and athletes who are paving the way for social change. The event took place in New York at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center, where SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, Women's National Basketball Association star Swin Cash, actor and activist Alysia Reiner (Orange Is the New Black), actress/producer Maggie Siff (Sons of Anarchy), and actor Megan Boone (The Blackist) discussed the importance of representation and how that has impacted success in their field. Madeline Di Nonno, CEO of the Geena Davis Institute, moderated the panel. O n Nov. 2, the New York Local Board appointed Rebecca Damon as the New York President, serving the balance of the late Mike Hodge's two- year term. The appointment was by acclamation. "I served alongside Mike Hodge from the moment I became a board member. He was a dear friend, a cherished mentor and a stellar leader. Being elected by the board to serve as New York President in the wake of his passing is more than an honor; it's a tremendous responsibility. Mike's legacy of protecting and fighting for New York members will guide me as I take on this important work," said Damon, who also serves as the union's Executive Vice President. THE POWER OF REPRESENTATION EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT REBECCA DAMON APPOINTED SAG-AFTRA NEW YORK PRESIDENT From left, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, Alysia Reiner, Maggie Siff and Megan Boone discuss the importance of female representation in the industry. MARGARITA CORPORAN / SAG-AFTRA