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For Members ANTE UP FOR FNF POKER BENEFIT inaugural Celebrity Poker Party, set to deal Sept. 29 at the Mulholland Tennis Club in Los Angeles. Along with hands of Texas Hold 'em, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Prizes will be awarded to the evening's top three winners and final table. The fundraising party also includes a VIP reception and silent auction. I t's not too early to start perfecting your poker face for the Frank Nelson Fund's not just for those who attend, but for the members the Fund helps," said National Vice President from Los Angeles and Los Angeles Local Co-President Gabrielle Carteris. "I'm looking forward to it. We always have a good time, especially when we know our good time is for a good cause." Carteris is also co-chair of the event, Nelson Fund, a nonprofit organization separate from the union and under the umbrella of the AFTRA Foundation that provides qualified SAG-AFTRA members with emergency financial aid and other resources in times of need. Generosity — not member dues — supports the Foundation and the Frank Nelson Fund. "This is going to be an exciting night, All proceeds go directly to the Frank be able to offer such a great time for a great cause." Frank Nelson's legacy of activism and along with SAG-AFTRA National Board and AFTRA Foundation Board member Patrika Darbo. "This event will make you jump up and yell 'Yippee,'" Darbo said. "All winning and losing gamblers benefit our less- fortunate members. We are fortunate to about different sponsorship opportunities, please contact Fund administrator Olga Perez at (323) 634-8104 or email franknelsonfund@sagaſtra.org. outreach continues through the work of the Fund. Nelson began his career as a radio actor in 1926, and with other professionals across the country, formed the American Federation of Radio Artists (AFRA) in 1937. Aſter the merger of AFRA and the Television Authority created AFTRA in 1952, Nelson, a National and Local Board member, fought to establish the first-ever pension and welfare program for performers. President of AFTRA from 1954-57, Nelson solidified the Los Angeles Local's Sick & Benefit Fund. Upon his death in 1986, the fund was renamed to honor Nelson, and continues today as the Frank Nelson Memorial Sick and Benefit Fund. To reserve your spot at a table and learn INTECH proudly supports the AFTRA Foundation SoundExchange has officially paid more than $1 billion in digital royalty payments to the creative community. That's right . . . THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS EVOLVING AND EXPLODING. CELEBRATE ITS GROWTH. INTECH Client Relations Team Carl Zangardi, MBA Senior Managing Director czangardi@intechjanus.com 757.565.4595 Joe Connors, Jr. Managing Director jconnors@intechjanus.com 443.482.2815 Wes Rock, MBA Managing Director wrock@intechjanus.com 303.336.4000 HAS A SOUNDEXCHANGE CHECK MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE? 20 SAG-AFTRA | Summer 2012 | SAGAFTRA.org