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Screen Actors Guild New Member Orientations

Orientations at SAG National Headquarters

Please check in 15 minutes before the meeting in the SAG lobby at 5757 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles (cross street Curson). Validated parking available in the lot behind the building. Bring parking ticket to lobby for validation.

September 2009	9/2 -1 p.m. 9/16 – 10 a.m. 9/30 - 7 p.m.
October 2009	10/14 – 1 p.m. 10/28 – 10 a.m.
November 2009	11/11 – 1 p.m. 11/25 – 10 a.m.
December 2009	12/9 – 1 p.m. 12/23 – 10 a.m.

*Please note the following revision:The regular daytime event of September 30, 2009, previously scheduled for 1 p.m., is now an evening event, which will begin at 7 p.m.

SAG Affirmative Action & Diversity Department presents…“Know Your Rights!” New Member Orientation Seminars:
What EVERY Member Should Know to Empower and Protect Yourself in the Workplace and Entertainment Industry

Pursuing a career in the entertainment industry is often rewarding… and sometimes difficult. Especially when faced with discrimination, sexual harassment, pre-employment inquiries, predatory producers and issues of underemployment and underrepresentation.
New (and existing!) members are invited to attend these monthly seminars to learn about:

• Workplace rights in the entertainment industry
• How to recognize and report workplace harassment and discrimination
• Guild resources available to empower and protect you
• Member-led diversity and equal employment opportunities committees

All members are welcome to attend any seminar but please be advised that each seminar will have a specialized focus to address the unique challenges that face particular populations of SAG’s membership.

When: Please see 2009 schedule below

Where: James Cagney Board Room
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated

To RSVP or for more information please contact us at diversity@sag.org or (323) 549-6644.

For special accommodations, please contact the Affirmative Action & Diversity Department at least one week prior to the seminar.

August 26 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Topic: Sexism & Sexual Harassment
September 10 2-4 p.m. Topic: Racism & Race Discrimination
October 9 2-4 p.m. Topic: Homophobia & Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Discrimination
October 21 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Topic: ADA/Reasonable Accommodations & Disability Discrimination
November 18 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Topic: Ageism & Age Discrimination

New York Division

For more information on NY programs go to: http://www.sag.org/branches/new-york/events

Regional Branch Division Orientations

Please check your Branch page on SAG.org for updates and more information.

San Francisco Branch: Got to http://www.sag.org/branches/san-francisco/member-orientation-schedule to view schedule.

Chicago Branch: New Member Orientations are held on the third Wednesday of the first month of each calendar quarter – Jan, April, July, and October. The next new member orientation is April 22 at Noon in the Kaufherr Members Resource Center. Lunch will be provided. Contact Executive Director Eileen Willenborg at (312) 573-8081 or via email at ewillenb@aftra.com.

Florida Branch: New Membership Orientation is April 25, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. Location is Nova Southeastern University. For more information go to http://www.sag.org/branches/florida/events/how-to-land-more-sag-audtions-and-get-to-work or Contact Membership Director Eileen Neel at 800 SAG-0767, option 5, ext. 7079. The Central Florida office will be holding a new membership orientation during the summer. Be sure to check the Florida Branch page at SAG.org for the most up to date information.

Nashville Branch: Nashville Membership Orientation Sessions can also be scheduled by contacting Membership Director Eileen Neel for more information: 800 SAG-0767, option 5, ext. 7079

Seattle and Portland Branch: Call Dena Beatty at (206) 224-5696 or (800) 724-0767 ext. 7 for information on new member orientations.