Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1535197
20 SAG-AFTR A | Spring 2025 | sagaftra.org Notice of Nomination & Election 2025 Dear Member, I t's convention time again. Usually, we hold our conventions every other year, as mandated by the SAG-AFTRA Constitution, but you may remember we held one last year. That special convention was needed to conclude our business from the 2023 convention, which was happily interrupted by negotiations that led to a successful conclusion to the TV/Theatrical/Streaming strike. So, this year we're back to our regularly scheduled convention, taking place Oct. 25-28 For those of you new to the process, it's where delegates elected by the locals join national officers to elect leadership, consider constitutional amendments and resolutions, and recognize some of our best and brightest. And who are these delegates? They are members just like you who want to represent their local and be involved in helping set the union's priorities for the next two years. If this sounds like something you'd like to do, please review the eligibility criteria on the following pages. What can you expect at the convention? First, we'll be electing the executive vice president along with the vice presidents who represent our work categories as well as Los Angeles, New York, and the mid-sized and small locals. The union's top officers will deliver remarks and I'll present a report on the state of the union. This year's convention will be virtual once again, allowing for more participation, particularly from Call to Convention members outside of the host city of the convention. Delegates and officers will also consider and vote on constitutional amendments, if any, and resolutions that are submitted in compliance with the convention rules. The body will have an opportunity to speak for or against the merits of the issues, and many of the resolutions that pass are sent to the National Board for further consideration and action. One of my favorite parts of the convention is the George Heller Memorial Awards that honor members and staff whose commitment to the union has gone above and beyond. Last year, it was members Michele Proude, Janice Pendarvis, Sheila Ivy Traister and Stacey Travis who took home the gold card award. Recipients aren't informed ahead of time, so it's a shared moment of excitement when their names are announced. As always, I encourage you to get involved in your union, whether it's as a convention delegate, running for a local or national office, or simply attending meetings and educational offerings and connecting with fellow members. All our power and strength come from the solidarity and engagement of our extraordinary membership. In unity, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator