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For Members FRANK NELSON FUND BENEFIT COMES UP ALL ACES M ore than 150 partygoers turned out to support members at the Oct. 20 Frank Nelson Fund Poker Party, enjoying an evening of card-playing, wine-tasting and rock-paper-scissors. he proceeds benefited the Frank Nelson Memorial Sick & Benefit Fund, which assists union members in need west of Omaha by providing emergency financial aid and other resources. Attendees had the opportunity to play poker with celebrity guests, including SAG-AFTRA National Vice President, Los Angeles Gabrielle Carteris; National Board members Jason George, Robert Pine and Stephen Collins; Tony Denison; Sean Kanan; Ted Lange; Jason Ritter; Sara Rue; Jon Tenney; Robin Weigert; Kurt Yaeger; and others. he evening was hosted by Camryn Manheim, who also showed beginners the ropes at the teaching table. "What a great way to raise money. Many thanks to Geri Jewell for her words of support, and kudos to Gabrielle and [National Board member] Patrika [Darbo], and the great staff for their hard work. I'm all set for next year," said Frank Nelson Fund President Jon Joyce. "It was an amazing event and the best part was that we not only raised money for our members in need, we also raised awareness to the Fund and created good will relationships with our members and outside businesses and organizations. I believe in embracing the opportunity to help each other — because we can. How great is that!" Carteris said. he event was sponsored by generous contributions from AMC Networks, Paul Mitchell, the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund, Integrated Wealth Management, L.A. County Federation of Labor, Mulholland Tennis Club, RMALA, the SAG Foundation, Slater Vecchio and Champagne Taittinger, among others. The Frank Nelson Fund works hard to meet members' needs and appreciates all donations. If you'd like to contribute, contact FNF Administrator Olga Perez at (323) 634-8104 or franknelsonfund@sagaftra.org. THE ACTORS FUND IS HERE TO HELP M illions in the Northeast region are suffering because of the aſter- effects of Superstorm Sandy. he Actors Fund is working hard to respond quickly to requests for emergency financial assistance and to help ensure the safety of the entertainment community. he Fund exists to serve all SAG-AFTRA members. Visit actorsfund.org to learn how to apply for the Superstorm Sandy Emergency Assistance Fund. Whatever challenge you're facing, whether storm-related or otherwise, bring it to he Actors Fund. For SAG-AFTRA members in need of health insurance, one of the most important provisions of the Affordable Care Act is the health insurance "exchanges," which come online in 2014. But how do you actually sign up with one of the health insurance exchanges? he insurance companies who offer plans on these new exchanges will set up programs called "navigators" to help the public do just that. Unions and community nonprofits like he Actors Fund are eligible to become navigators. Access to the insurers on the exchange will also be available through state-specific websites that will allow online comparison of plans. Similar websites already exist for SAG-AFTRA members. Since 1998, he Actors Fund has operated the Artists Health Insurance Resource Center website (ahirc.org) assisting SAG-AFTRA members nationally in finding affordable health insurance and, if they are unable to get it, income-based health care at community clinics. he Actors Fund is uniquely qualified Click here for more photos Host Camryn Manheim teaches Texas Hold 'em to attendees. 31A SAG-AFTRA | Winter 2013 | SAGAFTRA.org to become a navigator and has contacted the New York Department of Health and the California Health Benefits Exchange and requested designation as a navigator for the performing and visual arts community. It is expected that the selection process will begin by the end of this year. For year-end donations to The Actors Fund, visit actorsfund.org.