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110 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2024 | sagaftra.org On Location Local Dedicates Charlie Holliday Membership Center The San Francisco-Northern California Local dedicated the Charlie Holliday Membership Center on Sept. 10 at 350 Sansome in San Francisco. Local leaders, members and others, including SAG-AFTRA National VP, Broadcast Bob Butler; SF-NC Local President Kathryn Howell; Holliday's friend Don Black; and SF-NC Local VP, Actor/Performer Robert Chestnut joined Holliday's children Perry Tichenor and Lori Owen at the ceremony. The dedication included a plaque that read, in part, "He was a mentor to the local film and acting community, and had a special talent for helping make students not just better actors but better people." ●● Member Leader Honored by Labor Council Seattle Local Executive Director Davis Powell; Seattle Local Board member Shobhit Agarwal; Washington State Senate President Pro Tempore and SAG-AFTRA member Karen Keiser; Seattle National Board member Rik Deskin; and Seattle Local Board member Ry Armstrong attended the 2024 Washington State Labor Council annual convention in Wenatchee, Washington, in July to show solidarity with their fellow unions. At the gathering, Council President April Sims presented Keiser the President's Award for her years of service advocating for all workers and unions in Washington. ● Seattle San Fran- NorCal Strengthening Connections at Membership Meeting Members of the Twin Cities Local gathered for their annual membership meeting on Sept. 16 at St. Paul Neighborhood Network. The meeting celebrated the Local's legislative successes and some high-profile awards won by Local broadcast members. Following the meeting, members adjourned next door to Lake Monster Brewing, where they participated in a speed networking event before settling in for an evening of socializing. It was the best-attended membership meeting in recent memory, as many broadcasters and performers met for the first time. ●● Twin Cities