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sagaftra.org | Spring 2025 | SAG-AFTRA 91 Agents Get Contracts Update Thirty franchised talent agents representing 15 of Atlanta's talent agencies join members at the Atlanta Local office in December. The informative discussion covered the sunsetting of the Regional Travel Waiver and the new provisions surrounding major role performers. ● Atlanta Chicago Honors Service On Nov. 12 at CineSpace Studios, the Chicago Local held its second annual Baron Awards, which recognize dedicated service to SAG-AFTRA and the local labor community. Previous honorees, SAG-AFTRA National and Chicago Local Board member Ilyssa Fradin, left, and Chicago Local 3rd Vice President Craig Dellimore, right, stand with Local Board members Alma Washington and Richard Shavzin, the 2024 honorees. ● Grand Opening on South Side To ring in the new year, Dallas Southside Studios hosted its grand opening on Jan. 14, boasting an attendance of more than 1,600 industry professionals. The studios unveiled a newly renovated studio, replacing a once-open space with three state-of-the-art sound studios. And, of course, the SAG-AFTRA DFW Local Board and members showed up to help them celebrate. Learn more about the studios at southsidestudiosdallas.com. ● Local Comes Alive at Member Meeting The Colorado Local's membership meeting on Dec. 9 was an outstanding success. The gathering at the Clasen Theater at the Sie FilmCenter in Denver drew an engaged crowd, as members gathered to discuss key industry updates, networked with peers and shared insights on their craft. ● Members Feel the Spirit of Joy More than 50 Michigan Local members gather for their annual membership meeting and holiday party at the Birmingham Athletic Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, in December. This year's meeting was especially poignant because it was the Local's first in-person meeting since the pandemic. Members brought gifts of baby clothes, formula, diapers and other supplies for young mothers as part of the Local's sponsorship of Alternatives for Girls, a Detroit-based nonprofit that helps girls and young women experiencing homelessness and other risks avoid violence, early pregnancy and exploitation. ● Colorado Chicago Michigan Dallas- Fort Worth