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90 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2025 | sagaftra.org On Location Local Board and Members Connect Over Coffee SAG-AFTRA New York Local members gathered for coffee and conversation at the New York Local on Nov. 18. They got to meet with New York Local President Ezra Knight, Executive Vice President & New York Local Vice President Linda Powell, and New York Local Board members. The Coffee Connection was an opportunity for SAG-AFTRA members and Board members to talk shop over some hot beverages and light refreshments. ● Celebrating the Holidays, SAG-AFTRA Style New York Local members joined the SAG-AFTRA New York Local Board to enjoy food and refreshments at the New York Host Committee annual Holiday Open House held on Dec. 4 at the New York office. It was a festive afternoon, with hundreds of members gathered to enjoy refreshments, good company and holiday cheer with one another. ● Military Members Assemble for a Meet-and-Greet SAG-AFTRA members gather in the Mike Hodge Executive Conference Room of the SAG-AFTRA New York office on Nov. 14. New York Military Committee Chair Ed Heavey, New York Local Vice President & Executive Vice President Linda Powell, New York Local President Ezra Knight, and New York Local Board members and New York Military Committee members Marc Baron, Christina Bobrowsky, and Rick Zahn welcomed them to the committee's first Military Muster coffee social for members who currently serve or have served in the armed forces. ● Young Performers Focus on Resilience From left, SAG-AFTRA members Lena Marano, Onie Watlington, New York Young Performers Committee member Rachel Resheff, Audrey Simone Winters, Ivy Johnson-Tejada, Lily Lewinter, Isabella Mia, Zachary Cruz, New York Local President Ezra Knight, Ethan Rodriguez, Mateo Castel, Naya Desir-Johnson, Jonathan O'Reilly and Zachary Golinger show off their artwork at the SAG-AFTRA New York Young Performers Committee seminar Resilient Young Performers: Thriving in a Changing Industry. Held on Nov. 16 at the SAG-AFTRA New York office, the event was made possible by a grant from the SAG-AFTRA Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund and focused on how minor performers can remain resilient and adapt to a continually evolving professional environment. The day's events included hands-on activities, a workshop with casting director Robin Carus and informational presentations from the Entertainment Community Fund Looking Ahead program. ● New York