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February 2007 AFTRA
MEMBERS CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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AFTRA MEMBERS CELEBRATE BLACK
HISTORY MONTH | |
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This celebration first began on February 12, 1926, when American historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to recall and celebrate the positive contributions to our nation made by people of African American descent. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of black abolitionist and editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Click here to read more>> |
LOOK FOR YOUR 2006 AFTRA
INCOME STATEMENT IN THE MAIL
Working together to
verify that your earnings and dues are correct
Be sure to look
for your AFTRA Income Statement that’s being mailed this week and use this
important document to report your total 2006 AFTRA earnings. The
information you provide will be used to calculate your dues for the May
2007 dues period and to verify that employers accurately report your
earnings. Please open and review the statement right away and complete and
return it to AFTRA as soon as you have received all of your W-2 earnings
information from your AFTRA employers. If you did not work in AFTRA's
jurisdiction in 2006, simply enter -0- in the earnings box and return the
form.
If you prefer to file your statement online, you may do so in the
Members Only section at AFTRA.com
[www.aftra.com].If you have questions about your statement, contact your
AFTRA Local, email
the AFTRA Membership
Department [membership@aftra.com], or consult the FAQs in the Members
Only section at
AFTRA.com.
| AFTRA MEMBERS
WIN BIG IN VIDEOGAMES… AGAIN! Six of the top ten games in 2006 were produced under an AFTRA contract | |
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For the second year in a row, the more than half of the top ten selling videogames in a year were produced under the AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement. The games included top-sellers “Madden NFL 07,” “Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy,” ”Need for Speed: Most Wanted.” AFTRA member and star voice of “Need for Speed” Tom Kane praised his experience under the AFTRA contract saying, “As a professional performer it’s great to be able to do this work under an AFTRA contract. It’s really a win for everyone: as videogames become increasingly complex, players expect higher quality voices—the kind of quality that professional AFTRA talent provides.” Click here to see how AFTRA talent takes videogames to the next level>> |
WHAT’S NEW AT
AFTRA.COM
New member support services page at
AFTRA.com
From time to time, you may require financial
assistance to pay bills such as your Health Plan premium. Click here to
visit the new “Support Services” page on AFTRA.com and see a list of a
organizations that may be able to assist you>>
AFTRA H&R
UPDATES
Look for your AFTRA H&R premium
notice
Have you received your AFTRA Health Plan Premium
invoice? Remember, premiums for the April 1, 2007, quarter are due no
later than March 15. If you have not received your premium invoice by now,
call the AFTRA Health Fund immediately at 1.800.562.4690. The AFTRA Health
Fund has a very strict deadline for receipt of premiums—so make sure that
your premium invoice and payment are sent to the AFTRA Health Fund in a
timely fashion. For more
information, click here to visit the AFTRA H&R
website>>
New enhanced reimbursement benefits for
H&R participants
The AFTRA Health Fund Trustees understand
the frustrations that Health Plan participants have experienced when,
through no fault of your own, you or your covered dependents receive
services from Non-Network providers in Network facilities. This is very
common in the healthcare industry because hospitals, physicians, and other
healthcare providers agree to join a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
network individually and independently of each other. This makes it
possible to select a Network Hospital but be assigned a Non-Network
Provider (such as an anesthesiologist) or to receive treatment in an
Emergency Room that is not affiliated with a Network Hospital.
In light of the difficulty this has caused participants and their families, the AFTRA Health Fund Trustees have amended the AFTRA Health Plan, effective for claims incurred on or after January 1, 2007. Click here to find out more>>
CHICAGO
AFTRA/SAG Radio Players present "Mr. Blandings Builds His
Dream House" -- February 7 Click here for details>>
AFTRA
Chicago Annual Membership Meeting -- February
12
Special guest: Nancy Giles. Click here for
details>>
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Hot Pizza / Cold Readings -- February 19 Click here for details>> AFTRA Cleveland
Elections |
DALLAS/FORT
WORTH
AFTRA/SAG Pro-Act Seminars and Workshops
-- Winter/Spring 2007 Click here for details and the complete
schedule>>
Third Thursdays Mixers -- February 15
Featuring "The Organizer" (our very own specialty drink).
TxMPA Applications will be available. Click here for details>>
DENVER
Calling All Candidates!
The Western Section
National Board Member-at-Large will be elected to a four-year term
beginning July 1, 2007. Click here to find out how you can serve on the AFTRA
National Board>>
| AFTRA LA Women's Committee Welcomes M.A.C Cosmetics -- February 7 | |
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The AFTRA Women's Committee invites you to attend special seminar hosted by M.A.C Cosmetics. This special presentation is intended to enhance your career by offering information about current makeup trends and make-up techniques. Makeup demonstration and presentation will be facilitated by M.A.C PRO Senior Artist Tiffany Johnston. Reserve your seat today! Click here for details>> |
AFTRA/MT&R Mentor Program --
February 10
On February 10, students from Southern California
colleges will hear from luminaries of the voice acting craft including
Gabrielle Carteris, Quinton Flynn, Jim Cummings, Lori Alan, and Billy
West, with Susan Boyd Joyce moderating the panel, “Voice Acting for
Animation and Video Games.” AFTRA members are invited to attend, but RSVPs
are required for all attendees. Click here
to find out more and to RSVP>>
AFTRA/SAG/WGA Senior Play Readings --
February 12
The next Senior Play Reading will be February 12
at 7:30 p.m. This month’s reading will feature “Do Not Go Gentle” by Fol
Saks. RSVPs are required. Click here
to find out more and to RSVP>>
Improv Class for AFTRA Members Begins
February 21 -- Submissions Due February 8
AFTRA is pleased to welcome back Joe Reich,
graduate of Carnegie Mellon, and long-time teacher and lecturer, for
another session of his very popular Improv class over eight Wednesday
evenings beginning February 21. Classes are designed to enable an actor to
respond to audition situations with strong choices, instantly and
honestly. Class size is limited and instructor will select participants.
Please submit a picture and resume no later than February 8, 2007. Click here
to find out more>>
Sight Singing Classes Begin April 2007
-- Registration Deadline March 26
These classes geared to
professional singers will be held on Tuesdays (basic), Wednesdays
(intermediate), and Thursdays (advanced) from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and
will last eight weeks beginning April 10, 11, and 12, and ending the
week of May 29. Click here
to find out more>>
NEW YORK
AFTRANY presents "Black Pioneers of Early Radio"
-- February 22
The Equal Employment Opportunity Committee of
AFTRANY presents Black History ‘07 “BLACK PIONEERS OF EARLY RADIO.” A
panel discussion recognizing the contributions of African American artists
and the 70th Anniversary of AFRA/AFTRA’s founding. Featuring excerpts from
classic radio broadcasts performed by Paul Robeson and Canada Lee, and
written by journalists/playwrights Richard Durham and Roi Ottley.
Moderated by Radio Historian Bill Nadel. Click here for
details>>
AFTRANY presents Broadcast Mentoring
Seminars starting February 24
The AFTRANY Broadcast Department
is presenting a series of seminars aimed at students and future
broadcasters starting on February 24. These seminars will feature AFTRA
members in various aspects of broadcasting including news reporting,
sports, weather, and radio disk jockeys. Topics will include discussions
about the union, industry, new technology, issues and changes in the
industry, a discussion of resume do’s and don’ts, how to find a job in
broadcasting, and mentor critiquing of their already prepared resumes and
audition tapes (VHS & DVD’s only).
The first seminar, on February 24, is a panel discussion about the broadcast industry, how to get a job in broadcasting, and information about AFTRA. For details, please contact AFTRANY staff person Sharon Gheraldi or call 212.863.4243.
PHOENIX
AFTRA Fundraiser Workshop: “Creating Character
Continuity in Film & Episodic Television” -- March 24
This
practical workshop is designed to help you reveal and illuminate your
character’s story. Learn a step-by-step guide to being in the moment of
the storyline and the truth and reality of the scene. Meet the demands of
your craft. Become an exceptional investigator. Taught by Elaine “E.E.”
Moe, Artistic Director of The Megaw Theatre/Megaw Actors Studio, Inc., of
California and Arizona. “E.E.” has a long, distinguished, and
award-winning career as a director, producer, actor, and theater and film
casting consultant in LA, NY, and regional theater.
Click here for details>>
AFTRA Phoenix presents a series of workshops: "When Opportunity Knocks... How to be Prepared for Your Next Big Break." Click here for details>>
SAN FRANCISCO
Tax Planning for Actors -- February 12
Guest Speaker: Alan Markle, CPA, MBA.
Seating is limited. RSVP to 415.391.7510. Click
here for details>>
| Advanced Audition & Monologue Workshop -- Presented by the Media Access Office -- Hosted by AFTRA San Francisco -- February 17 | |
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On Saturday February 17, the AFTRA/SAG office will host the second “Advanced Audition & Monologue Workshop,” presented by the Media Access Office. Acting teachers Laura Gardner and Frank Collision are coming back to San Francisco to teach this workshop, only open to current Media Access Office members. The workshop will take place from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the AFTRA San Francisco office. Attendance is limited to the first twelve people who register and pay the $20.00 donation in advance. For more information and to register for the workshop, contact Doug Gordy, Program Director for Media Access Office North at 925.602.7721. AFTRA SF is not handling reservations for this event. |
SEATTLE
AFTRA Seattle General Membership Meeting --
February 26
Click here for details>>
PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
Protect yourself from the growing problem of identity
theft. Avoid using your Social Security number on any public document. Use
your AFTRA Performer ID Number (that's the number on your AFTRA Membership
Card, not the number on your AFTRA Health & Retirement Card) whenever
you fill out audition sign-in sheets, member reports, or send
correspondence to the union. Do not put your Social Security number on
resumes or headshots. If you can't find your AFTRA Membership Card, call
your AFTRA Local.
UPDATE YOUR RECORDS
Please remember to keep your contact information-including
email-current with your AFTRA Local and AFTRA H&R. You can update your
information by requesting a multi-use change of address form from your
Local office. You can also update your information online at AFTRA.com, click on
the "Members Only" button, fill out your information, and check a box to
automatically forward your address change to AFTRA H&R!
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SENDING
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