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FALL 2019
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VOLUME 8
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NUMBER 3
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Features
Departments
6 President's Letter
8 Executive VP's Letter
10 Secretary-Treasurer's
Letter
12 National Executive
Director's Letter
14 For Members
28 Broadcast News
34 Scene Around
40 Show Us Your Card
84 On Location
102 Deals & Discounts
108 In Memoriam
116 Snapshot: Lightnin' Struck
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UNCONVENTIONAL!
Member delegates met in Los Angeles
to chart the future of the union.
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42 BACKGROUND TAKES THE STAGE
Background performers are an important part in any
production. Here are some tips from the pros.
48 STRESS LESS
Experts provide advice to SAG-AFTRA members for
staying centered while dealing with the pressures of
a performing career.
54 IMAGINE THIS
The new Member Imagination Center at
SAG-AFTRA Plaza will provide members with digital
media facilities, an on-camera lab and more!
58 FUTURE FORWARD
After her re-election, SAG-AFTRA President
Gabrielle Carteris looks at the challenges and
opportunities ahead.
62 ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET
Awards season is upon us. Get all the details and
what to expect for the 26th SAG Awards.
68 AN UNCONVENTIONAL
CONVENTION
With more delegates volunteering their service
than ever before, SAG-AFTRA's fourth biennial
convention was a success by any measure.