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104 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2018 | sagaftra.org On Location ASIAN-AMERICAN SHOWCASE SHINES N ew York was proud once again to bring together actors from SAG-AFTRA and filmmakers from the Asian American International Film Festival at its annual luncheon on July 27. This year's event showcased director Mina Shum, who discussed her feature film Meditation Park. SAG-AFTRA members and filmmakers at the July 27 film festival THE RIGHT NOTE Chantel Wright, left, and accompanist Yuma Sung, center, inspired attendees at a sight singing workshop in July. Hosted by the New York Singers Committee and Chair Janice Pendarvis, right, the event showcased veteran and novice singers and made sight singing fun and accessible. RESOURCES FOR VETERANS S AG-AFTRA Executive Vice President and New York Local President Rebecca Damon and members of the Military Personnel and Families Support Committee held a panel on Aug. 9 at the New York office, sponsored by Veterans in Media & Entertainment. Veterans who work in or are interested in working in the entertainment industry learned about opportunities and resources available to them through SAG-AFTRA and other support organizations. AFFIRMING ALLIANCES S AG-AFTRA Executive Vice President and New York Local President Rebecca Damon, right, joined New York State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Terrence L. Melvin, left, and President Mario Cilento at the 2018 New York State AFL-CIO COPE convention on Aug. 21. The convention brought together delegates of affiliate unions to celebrate labor victories and reaffirm solidarity. STATE OF VOICEOVER T he New York Local hosted an Aug. 28 video conference for SAG-AFTRA's voiceover community that was shared across the country. Chief Economist David Viviano presented a report on the state of the commercials voiceover industry, and staff from the Commercials Department answered questions and discussed ways the #AdsGoUnion campaign is working to keep this specialized work under the union umbrella. New York