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74 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2015 | SAGAFTRA.org "You elected me to do a job: To lead this union for the next two years," he said. "But, I'm not in this alone. It is going to take the whole team. We have a job to do. And if we want to succeed, we need to own it." On Friday, the first full day of business, Gabrielle Carteris was re-elected to serve in the union's second-highest office, executive vice president. In her address, she asked delegates to reach out to fellow members when they return to their locals, to help inspire and encourage participation. "Do not underestimate the impact your hundreds of voices can have. When we meet again in two years, how many people will you have inspired to learn more about SAG-AFTRA? How many will have gained a deeper understanding of the value of their union? How many will be here as delegates because of something you said? I can't wait to find out." Secretary-Treasurer Jane Austin, a stunt performer who was elected to the post as well as that of Los Angeles Local president just over a month before convention, used her address to tell the audience about her background, and pledged to work hard for members. "Now that I have been elected to an executive position, it is an overwhelming, but exhilarating responsibility not just to my community, but to all 160,000 members," Austin said. "Our fight is not with each other. Our fight is with our employers. And I will do my best to make sure that is our battle." Members also re-elected Clyde Kusatsu as vice president, Los Angeles; Mike Hodge as vice president, New York; Ilyssa Fradin as vice president, mid-sized locals; Clockwise, from left, Executive Vice President Gabrielle Carteris; SAG-AFTRA Secretary-Treasurer Jane Austin; Vice President, New York Mike Hodge; Vice President, Broadcasters Catherine Brown; and Vice President, Los Angeles Clyde Kusatsu. "You elected me to do a job: To lead this union for the next two years. But, I'm not in this alone. It is going to take the whole team. We have a job to do. And if we want to succeed, we need to own it." — Ken Howard, SAG-AFTRA President MATT PETIT MATT PETIT MATT PETIT MATT PETIT ANGELA WEISS