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M A Y 2 0 2 1 I 3 Frequently Asked Questions What is the Annual Meeting? Pursuant to the DGA's Constitution and Bylaws, there shall be an Annual Meeting each Spring. The focus of the meeting is the State of the Guild remarks provided by DGA President Thomas Schlamme. The meeting also involves a number of other informational reports including: Secretary-Treasurer Betty Thomas, National Vice President Mary Rae Thewlis and DGA Pension and Health Plans CEO Lisa Read. How do I register for this year's virtual meeting? All members will receive an email with a link to register for the meeting. Follow that link to access the Annual Meeting Response Page through the DGA's Online Voting Portal. You will be sent a confi rmation email immediately after registering. You will receive a follow-up email on Friday, May 21 from Perigon Live with a unique link to join the virtual meeting. The registration email will come from this address: DGA Annual Meeting [no-reply@perigonlive.com] Subject: Your Personal Link to View the DGA Annual Meeting. If I am unable to attend the Annual Meeting, how do I assign my proxy to another member? You can quickly and easily assign your proxy to any active member in good standing via the link on the Annual Meeting Response Page at www.dga.org. Proxies for the Annual Meeting must be designated no later than 5:00 PM PDT/ 2:00 PM EDT on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Response Page must be accessed through the Online Voting Portal. No proxies will be accepted after that date and time. Because retirees are ineligible to vote at the Annual Meeting, you may not assign your proxy to a retired member. Please note the Guild cannot accept proxy assignments via telephone or email. If you wish to fi ll out a proxy form through the mail, that option is available to you by emailing AnnualMeeting@dga.org or calling (310) 289-5333. What if I already assigned my proxy to another member, but now it looks as though I will be able to attend the meeting in person? By all means, please return to the Annual Meeting Response Page and update your status. What if I am not attending the meeting and do not wish to assign my proxy? If you cannot attend and do not wish to appoint a proxy, you must inform the Guild of your planned non-attendance prior to the meeting, either at the Annual Meeting Response Page or in a written statement submitted to the Guild stating your reason for non-attendance. If you do not assign a proxy, submit a non-attendance excuse, or attend the Annual Meeting, then you may be subject to a token fi ne from your council for non-participation. Can I share my meeting registration PIN with another person or invite a guest to attend? Absolutely not. The Annual Membership Meeting is for DGA members only. Please sign in from a secure private location and use your unique link to join the meeting. Are Retired members required to attend the Annual Meeting? Retired members are welcome, but not required to attend the Annual Meeting. If you are a retired member and would like to attend, please register on the Annual Meeting Response Page. Retired members cannot assign a proxy and do not have to fi le an excuse if they select not to attend the meeting. Are members who have not completed their Initiation Fee required to attend as well? If you have not completed your Initiation Fee, you are invited, but not required to attend the Annual Meeting. If you are still completing your Initiation Fee and wish to join the virtual meeting, please email AnnualMeeting@dga.org to RSVP. Members do not achieve full voting rights until their Initiation Fee payments are complete, so therefore cannot assign a proxy for the meeting. Who do I call at the Guild if I still have questions? Please email AnnualMeeting@dga.org or call the Guild's National Offi ce at 310-289-5333.