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75 Q4 2016 / CINEMONTAGE 75 Q4 2016 / CINEMONTAGE Each of the significant local mergers took place at different speeds, through years of meetings, discussions and negotiation — a skill at which Kutak was well-practiced through representing the Guild in contract talks with the producers. At the same time, as the mergers proceeded, by expanding the range of educational programs and seminars offered members, Kutak and Cambern further prepared the membership for the turn of the new century and the digital revolution. The Executive Director wrote, "As technology continues to change workflow, we should be ahead of it and in control as best we can, not spend time catching up… We need to know more than everyone else, continue to participate in the development and field-testing of workflow, be teachers and be relied on. In this lies our future strength." An example of this credo can be seen in Local 700's most recent merger. In 2010, the Guild welcomed the Laboratory Film/Video Technicians and Cinetechnicians Right and below: Guild President Alan Heim and Ron Kutak in action at a Board Meeting. From left, Western Assistant Executive Director Scott George, Western Executive Director Cathy Repola, Ron Kutak and Executive Administrator Lisa Dosch.