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SAGAFTRA.org | Summer/Fall 2017 | SAG-AFTRA 45 DUANE HANSON Red Cross of Oregon volunteer Roy Todd explains proper water sterilization technique to the attentive Portland audience. ACCOMPLISHED WOMEN TALK BROADCASTING S AG-AFTRA member Lu Ann Cahn of Temple University, left, joins fellow SAG-AFTRA broadcasters Ines Ferre of Telemundo 62, Marissa Magneta of WMMR, Kristen Johanson of KYW-AM and Casey Reed of Q102FM, who served on a panel focused on women in broadcasting. The April 19 panel brought students and members to Temple University in Philadelphia to hear the journey of these four remarkable women as they discussed their careers. Topics included how they got started, the challenges of being a woman in a male- dominated eld, what's changed for women working in broadcast and mentoring advice for the students in attendance. Cahn moderated the panel. Philadelphia DISCUSSING DIVERSITY S AG-AFTRA Seattle Local members joined with Seattle and Los Angeles-based lmmakers on May 28 to present a panel highlighting the challenges and opportunities of diversity in casting as part of the 2017 Seattle International Film Festival Forum Series. Back row, from left, Rachel Glass, Nike Imoru, LaChris Jordan, James Grixoni, Aaron Washington, David Natale. Front row, Bao Tran, Wes Hurley, Kathy Hsieh, Clyde Peterson, Tee Dennard. Seattle PROACTIVE ON DISASTER DEFENSE N early three dozen people attended an emergency preparedness workshop organized by members of the SAG-AFTRA Portland Local in early May. Presenters from the Red Cross of Oregon, along with the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management's Neighborhood Emergency Teams, educated attendees on a variety of subjects, ranging from survival kits to sanitation and everything in between. "The Ring of Fire is alive and well," said then-Local President Duane Hanson, referring to the areas of the Pacic Rim that are prone to seismic activity. "Part of serving our members is the wellness factor, and getting them up to speed on what to do in the event of a catastrophic event is just what we did with this event. We are all in this thing together." Portland YOUNG PERFORMERS T he SAG-AFTRA New England Local hosted a young performers conservatory on March 1 in Boston featuring SAG-AFTRA members and young performers Robert Capron and Madison Garland, along with their fathers, member Ted Garland and Bob Capron, founder of RWC Management. Topics included work permits, working with agents and managers, set safety and on-set schooling. The younger members, who both attend college, encouraged attendees to keep up with their education and strike a balance between fun and a strong dedication to work. Back row, from left, Madison Garland, Robert Capron, Jessica Van Oss and Giana Ribeiro. Front row, Nick Yiakoumatos and Alex Yiakoumatos. EDUCATION WORKSHOPS GOING STRONG S an Diego members have enoyed ve monthly educational workshops this year, covering topics ranging from cold- reading practice and audition skills for lm and television to the art of improv. Skills workshops included accents, diction, vocal exercises and comedy techniques for actors. Local industry pros have volunteered their time and skills to present the workshops, which have been well attended. San Diego New England