Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1535953
Summer 2025 – LOCAL695.COM 11 John Hill, owner/operator of Video Assist Systems, Inc., passed away on January 22. An icon in the commercial world, and at the forefront of technology, beginning in the early 1980s. John was much loved, and in-demand for his calm demeanor and expertise. On March 22, there was a memorial and remembrance of John's life at a tavern in Canoga Park. Some of the attendees were Roger Daniell, Crew Chamberlain, Moe Chamberlain, Cory Glazer, Jora Nelstein, and Randy Johnson. THOMAS R. LOEWY Y-4 May 30, 1949 – June 26, 2024 JOHN HILL JR. Y-4 January 21, 1950 – January 22, 2025 IN MEMORIAM (L-R): Stephanie Beaurain, Set Dec Local 44; Sam Hamer, Production Mixer Local 695; and Jennifer Winslow, Utility Sound Local 695 with just a handful of determined crew members has grown into a powerful force—exactly what we witnessed at this event. Our elected representatives are finally starting to take note. But this is just the beginning. We must keep showing up, keep raising our voices, and together, keep building the future!" Jennifer Winslow stated, "695 and all the IATSE representatives who traveled to Sacramento have been instrumental in bringing about this change. It's good to have boots on the ground in multiple forms and different arenas. There's power in the voicing of our concerns to our leaders in government. The more we join together in the form of rallies, letter writing, and calling our representatives, the better." Above: (L-R): Crew Chamberlain, Moe Chamberlain, Roger Daniell, Randy Johnson Center: (L-R): Crew Chamberlain, Jora Nelstein & Moe Chamberlain Far right: (L-R): Crew Chamberlain, Cory Glazer, and Moe Chamberlain