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74 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2016 | SAGAFTRA.org On Location The president of the Philadelphia Central Labor Council, Pat Eiding, center front, joins SAG-AFTRA members Sept. 5 at the annual Philadelphia Labor Day parade. SAG-AFTRA was well represented among the thousands of other union brothers and sisters, and members took the time to greet Eiding and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenny, among others. A great day was had by all. SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER FOR LOUISIANA FLOOD VICTIMS T he New Orleans Local jumped into action after the recent historic flooding that took place in Louisiana. Longtime SAG-AFTRA member Jackie Harris called Second Harvest Food Bank to find out what was needed. Lorraine LeBlanc came up with a theme, which became the Cash and Cans get-together on Sept. 14. Member Outreach Chair Olga Wilhelmine reserved a space at a neighborhood restaurant, Rendon Inn, where stunt performers regularly gather. Member Todd Voltz, who is the executive director of the LaFilmProNetwork, arranged for the interns at the University of New Orleans Foundation's Nims Center to film an interview with board member Artemis Preeshl to promote the fundraiser. Members Bob Bennett, Frank Boimare and George Sanchez collected donations and pulled the winning door prize tickets, and member Peter Gabb lent his comedic talents to the effort. The event was a big success, raising generous cash donations and collecting 42 bags of groceries. Local President Diana Boylston commented, "Community is key in our local and this was a chance to effect change and to connect; two things we value." New Orleans Members celebrate a successful fundraiser. JANNETTE SEPWA Members Deanna Reed-Foster, left, and Audrey Allen at the screening of Southside with You on Aug 18. Reed-Foster has the role of Bernadette in the film. The following day, there was a screening of The Hollars, and member John Krasinski, star and director of the film, was on hand for a Q&A. Both screenings were courtesy of the SAG-AFTRA Movie Club, which provides occasional free or discounted movie tickets to participating members in good standing. Chicago AUDREY ALLEN Philadelphia MEMBERS MINGLE AT AUGUST MIXER A t their August monthly mixer, San Diego Local members enjoyed a bit of music provided by Local Board member Ruth Stehle and a visit from SAG-AFTRA Regional Education and Outreach Liaison Cynthia Williams. Members have gathered monthly over the last two years for "3TM" (Third Tuesday Mixer) for informal conversation and networking with other local members. It was the first visit by Williams to the San Diego Local, where she will be developing further outreach efforts in the coming months. Local members and board members join Local President Martin Alvillar and Cynthia Williams at the August mixer. San Diego