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J U L Y 2 0 2 5 I 2 9 On June 3, new and veteran Assistant Directors and Unit Production Managers gathered both online and in the DGA's New York boardroom to receive valuable information about the workings of their Guild during a Navigating the DGA orientation event. Hosted by the Member Education Committee of the Eastern AD/ UPM Council, the orientation was the opportunity to hear instructive and educational discussions about a variety of issues that affect AD/UPMs, delivered by Council members and DGA staff. Following a welcome from the Council's 2024-2025 1st Vice Chair Tom Whelan, the live and online reports included: an overview of the workings of the Guild from Assistant Executive Director Mary Hatch and Contracts Coordinator Maura De Rose; Council Member Lyn Pinezich on the governance of the Guild and its committees; Council Member Steven Lafferty on member privileges and benefits; Council Member Louis Guerra on the responsibilities of DGA members; and a brief tour of the services available on the DGA website from DGA staff member Stephen Hassett. The orientation concluded with a Q&A session where the participants were able to have their questions addressed by experienced members and DGA staff. Afterwards, everyone was also invited to stay for the monthly Council meeting that followed. photo: New and veteran Assistant Directors and Unit Production Managers learn more about their Guild during the Eastern AD/UPM Council's Navigating the DGA orientation. Navigating the DGA: A Member Orientation An Eastern AD/UPM Council Event photo by Marcie Revens MEMBERSHIP REPORT IN MEMORIAM Sacha S. Jenkins, DIR Jim Jennett, DIR Jeff Margolis, DIR Troy A. Rohovit, 1AD William Sachs, DIR Jeri Taylor, DIR EASTERN REGION ADDITIONS Erin M. Fiorella, 2AD Flavio A. Jawor, AD Mark Leja, 2AD Savannah J. Moore, SM Molly J. Potter, AD Justin Taylor, 2AD See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Events Roundup WESTERN REGION ADDITIONS Jake M. Fuller, AD Kenneth L. Halsband, UPM Jess Lee, UPM Nikki L. Root, 2AD PRIMARY CATEGORY CHANGES Braden C. Anderson to 1AD Jason Gutierrez to 1AD Michelle K. Parvin to UPM Simon Alexander Whitby to1AD