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O C T O B E R 2 0 2 1 I 1 Dear Members: I am profoundly honored and humbled to have been elected President of this great Guild. There is nothing that makes me more hopeful about our tomorrows than standing alongside such a formidable, deeply creative and incredibly diverse Board representing the future of this industry. We have an embarrassment of riches in our deep bench of leaders, and I am blown away by their generosity of spirit and dedication to serving their fellow members, even as they juggle demanding and successful careers. Together with you—our members—we are a force to be reckoned with, all 18,600 of us, and we stand ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead. We need that strength more than ever in these times of great technological and cultural change. As our industry transforms, there is so much to do to ensure the gains we have achieved through the years endure and grow—from the residuals that keep us going between projects, and our industry-leading pension and health plans, to the creative rights we demand to bring our visions to reality. And, we must make sure these gains are shared among a diverse and inclusive pool of directors and directorial team members. Luckily, we stand on the shoulders of giants who have secured a strong foundation beneath us. I would like to personally thank my predecessor, the incredible Thomas Schlamme, as well as our National Executive Director Russell Hollander, and all our leaders to whom we are eternally grateful for so much—including guiding our Guild and industry out of the COVID-19 production shutdown with the visionary protocols we depend on for our safety. No matter how high the obstacles in our path ahead, we will prevail together—as we always have. The secret to our success is the people who give back to serve their fellow members, and that includes you. So, if you haven't already done so, come to an event or a meeting. Get involved. When I first walked into the Guild, I was intimidated, it seemed monolithic. But once inside, I soon discovered it was anything but that. This is your Guild. See what it's all about. Hope to see you soon. All the best, Lesli Linka Glatter DGA President A Message From DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter