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33 S U M M E R Q 3 I S S U E B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S to misperceptions and help get people involved in the Guild early in their careers. I'd like us to do more outreach to achieve d i ve rs i t y, e q u i t y, a n d i n c l u s i o n go a l s, particularly moving the stats from 25% women historically to 50%. And I'd also like to remind members to vote. We can't make change unless we get turnout and participa- tion. It all starts with that." — DORIAN HARRIS, ACE, PICTURE EDITOR, BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2016 (SIX YEARS) "I'd like to see us help create as much transparency as possible and have direct reports from the field reps available to the board. I'd also like the field reps to hear from rank and file members via questionnaires, and for them to become period consultants for, say, two weeks at a time, to share what really goes on at various studios and other workplaces." — JERRY ROSS, SOUND EDITOR, BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2016 (SIX YEARS) "I would like to see more interaction between the locals, more of a dialogue so that the next round of negotiations is a more cohesive effort. I applaud the efforts and involvement of some of our board members and union members and hope to become more involved myself." — LISA ZENO CHURGIN, ACE, EDITOR, BOARD MEMBER SINCE 1986 (30 YEARS—SERVED AS PRESIDENT FROM 2002-2010) "I think the biggest point of impact I've seen since becoming a board member has been the direct text messages to members regarding important contract issues and grass-roots outreach to other locals. I'd like to do what I can to encourage this to continue and grow." — JOE BIRKMAN, ENGINEER, BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2015 (SEVEN YEARS) "The Board has historically worked to- gether, and I hope, with what we've learned in the last negotiations, we will continue to do that." — ALAN HEIM, ACE, EDITOR AND GUILD PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER SINCE 1996 (26 YEARS) Final thoughts on what it has meant to you to serve as a board member? "It has meant the world to me to be a part of the membership and to be a union member. We fought a long time to finally be included and to have our fair share regard- ing rates and benefits. I'm honored to be chosen to be a representative." — ALYSON DEE MOORE, FOLEY ARTIST, AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2012 (TEN YEARS) " B e i n g a b o a rd m e m b e r m e a n s a c - cepting a leadership role in our union, but also acting as a direct line from members to the executive director and other board members. Our union will only change and Dorian Harris. Alan Heim. A.J. Catoline. evolve with our individual participation in all levels and facets of its structure. Step up and take a leadership role if you can, and en- courage and support others to do the same." — LORA HIRSCHBERG, RE-RECORDING MIXER, BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2018 (FOUR YEARS) "Patience, moderation, and consensus are the realities we deal with, and we tem- per our expectations. It's been an amazing journey. I have met some of my best friends in the Guild serving on the board. And each year, I think 'This is the best board we have ever had.' So it keeps getting better, and we raise the bar of expectations." — A.J. CATOLINE, ACE, PICTURE EDITOR, BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2013 (NINE YEARS) To learn more about the Guild's current b o a r d o f d i r e c t o r s , c o m m i t t e e s t h a t members can join, and the Guild's history, visit https://www.editorsguild.com/About/ Guild-Board-of-Directors. The next nomi- nations for the board of directors will take place in October. All members are encour- aged to nominate someone or run for the board themselves—and all are encouraged to vote. ■