Events

OCTOBER

Sunday, October 18– Come be heard at the 2009 National Membership Meeting. Mixer from 2-3 p.m. - with National Board, staff and members, visit committee tables, and sign up for speakers’ list for an opportunity to speak at the microphone during the open forum section of meeting. Meeting from 3- 6 p.m. The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 9021. www.beverlyhilton.com

Tuesday, October 20 – Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers free medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund (intake line) for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32 or www.actorsfund.org

Wednesday, October 21 – SAG Affirmative Action & Diversity Department presents… “Know your Rights!” What EVERY Member Should Know to Empower and Protect Yourself in the Workplace and Entertainment Industry. Topic of discussion: ADA/Reasonable Accommodations & Disability Discrimination. James Cagney Boardroom, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, please call (323) 549-6644 or email diversity@sag.org

Saturday, October 24 – Shhhhhh!…..Hollywood’s best kept secret is having an open house. The SAG Hollywood Conservatory which offers an opportunity for SAG members to hone and develop their craft through classes, workshops, lectures and symposia in a supportive and nurturing environment is having an open house. Come see a few of the classrooms, the office, and meet teachers and staff from the Conservatory. Applications will be available for those wishing to join the Conservatory. The Conservatory Office on the American Film Institute (AFI) Campus, 2021 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, CA 90027. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information please contact Nikki Frustere (323) 856-7736.

Wednesday, October 28– New member orientation. James Cagney Board Room. 10 a.m.

NOVEMBER

Monday, November 2, 2009 – FREE flu shots offered by Actors Equity, 6755 Hollywood Blvd., 5th Floor, Bellamy Boardroom. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring your membership card (paid thru October 31, 2009). Shots will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – The Screen Actors Guild Healthcare Safetynet Committee’s 2nd Annual Alternative Health Fair. Come learn about alternative healthcare choices, such as Alexander Technique, Tai Chi, Ayurvedic Medicine and more! James Cagney Board Room, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking will be validated. Please click here for flyer

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – Getting and Keeping Health Insurance. Monthly seminar for the entertainment industry and performing arts and visual arts communities who want to know their options for obtaining affordable health insurance and healthcare in the Los Angeles area. Participants will learn to use the Actors Fund’s Access to Health Insurance/Resources for Care website (www.ahirc.org) Registration is encouraged. The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400. 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. For more information please contact Aaron King at (323) 933-9244 ext. 38 or aking@actorsfund.org

Monday, November 9– Hollywood Division Open Board Meeting, James Cagney Board Room, 6 p.m. A snack will be provided. Reservation is required. RSVP’s accepted after 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 27 at Hollywoodrsvp@sag.org or via phone at (323) 549-6029.

Wednesday, November 11– . New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 1 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.

Thursday, November 12 - Low budget contract signatory workshops, James Cagney Board Room. 6-8 p.m. Reservation is required by visiting sagindie.org or calling (323) 549-6064 (Please be sure to include name and email address).

Tuesday, November 17 – Performing Artists’ Medical Clinic offers free medical services to low-income musicians, dancers, actors and other performing artists. Please call The Actors Fund (intake line) for eligibility criteria and appointments. 6-9 p.m. For more information call (323) 933-9244 ext. 32 or www.actorsfund.org

Wednesday, November 18 – SAG Affirmative Action & Diversity Department presents… “Know your Rights!” What EVERY Member Should Know to Empower and Protect Yourself in the Workplace and Entertainment Industry. Topic of discussion: Ageism & Age Discrimination. James Cagney Boardroom, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, please call (323) 549-6644 or email diversity@sag.org

Wednesday, November 25– . New Member Orientation. Not just for new members! Whether you joined yesterday or have been a long-time member, come upgrade and refresh your niche in today’s ever-changing marketplace. Learn what you have to know about self-promotion, agents, casting, residuals, what actually happens on set, and much more. Get helpful hints and cold hard facts about juggling your three hats (The Artist, The Businessperson, The Union Member) to achieve a meaningful and rewarding livelihood. For veteran members, the new resources that the Guild continually provides should be reviewed, renewed, explored. James Cagney Board Room. 1 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Parking will be validated.

Thursday, November 25 – Guild Offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday.

Friday, November 26 – Guild Offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday.

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – The Screen Actors Guild Healthcare Safetynet Committee’s 2nd Annual Alternative Health Fair. James Cagney Board Room, 11a.m. to 3 p.m.

The above listings are subject to change. Check SAG.org for the most up-to-date information. If you’d like more information on an event and there is no contact information listed above, call the Hollywood Executive Office at (323) 549-6459.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION NOVEMBER 2009

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION DECEMBER 2009

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION JANUARY 2010

The above listings are subject to change. Check SAG.org for the most up-to-date information.

If you’d like more information on an event and there is no contact information listed above, call the Hollywood Executive Office at (323) 549-6459.