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Our Contract Negotiating Committee's next meeting is coming up shortly and we are very grateful for the many cogent suggestions that have been submitted. We'll be discussing these in full and I urge you to submit any suggestions you may have for potential proposals in our upcoming contract cycle next year. As our recent nominations have shown, a genuine uptick in interest from all corners of our diverse community is emerging. In recognition of the need for experience and continuity in the union's leadership of the future, I am inviting members who believe they would be interested in running for leadership positions in future 695 elec- tions, to contact me about participating in Local 695's new Leadership Training Program. Members will have the opportunity to be mentored and learn the tools of Board- and Delegate-level engagement in the union's leadership. Let me encourage you to come forward and participate in the direction of your union. The experience of observ- ing the Board of Directors at work, gives you the chance to support your union by being informed and prepared. We've been blessed with a great Board of Directors, a group of individuals genuinely committed to the success of Local 695, selfless and voluntary without compensa- tion other than the satisfaction of service and taking responsibility for the course of our organization. The more of us who add this experience to our work repertoire, the stronger this union will be, so… Please consider participating. The time commitment is not so great. Virtually, all Board members have active lives with family and professional commitments and yet are able to squeeze in a couple of hours once a month. You'll have the opportunity to soak up the experience of seasoned Board members and learn from the process. I'd like to congratulate the many members who have stepped up and put themselves forward as candidates in Local 695's current election. It's great to see new faces coming forward to engage in the Local's destiny. I thank you all for your participation. Likewise, I invite all of our members to reciprocate by voting in our election. This is your chance to express who you'd like to represent your interests in the future of our union. Warmest fraternal regards, Mark Ulano CAS AMPS President IATSE Local 695