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70 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2017 | SAGAFTRA.org 1. President Gabrielle Carteris delivers her keynote address to the delegates; 2. Keynote speaker Nancy Meyers in conversation with The Wall Street Journal's Ben Fritz; 3. Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon addresses delegates; 4. Secretary-Treasurer Jane Austin delivers her report. 1 3 4 Secretary-Treasurer Jane Austin concurred about the top three officers, saying "It is my belief that together we are a trifecta of union, strength and future." Carteris called attention to the organizing campaign that successfully unionized Telemundo performers. The effort was captured in a video that played for the delegates, and Telemundo star Pablo Azar made an appearance in the convention hall to rounds of applause for his work in helping organize the Spanish-language network. This year's keynote conversation featured director and producer Nancy Meyers (Private Benjamin, What Women Want) and Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Fritz. Meyers reflected on opportunities for women in the entertainment industry. Delegates also later gathered in 2 "We have the power to effect change in our industry and the world around us, and we are doing it together." — Gabrielle Carteris, President AMY TIERNEY X4

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