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Chicago Office Will Close Today at 2 p.m. and Remain Closed Until Thursday, Feb. 3

Filed in: Locals, Member Alert

The Chicago Branch office will close today at 2 p.m., and will remain closed until Thursday, Feb. 3 due to severe weather conditions. Thank you.

SAG Regional Branch Division Re-Elects Hartley-Margolin 3rd National Vice President

Filed in: Governance, Locals

Los Angeles (November 1, 2010) — On Friday, October 22, 2010, Screen Actors Guild’s Regional Branch Division Board of Directors re-elected David Hartley-Margolin to the position of 3rd national vice president of Screen Actors Guild for a third term.

President Howard, Philadelphia Branch President Honored in Philly

Filed in: Locals, Member Alert

PHILADELPHIA (May 27, 2010) — The SAG Philadelphia Branch celebrated its 40th anniversary on Monday with a ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall and recognition by Mayor Michael A. Nutter (see video below). SAG President Ken Howard met with local members and welcomed new members with SAG pins. Approximately 90 people attended, including Philadelphia Branch President Tom McCarthy, and National Board Member Helen McNutt.

SAG Honors Sheldon Smith with Howard Keel Award

Washington, D.C. (May 25, 2010) — Screen Actors Guild Regional Branch Division leadership and the Washington-Baltimore leadership of SAG/AFTRA hosted a special celebration to honor SAG/AFTRA Washington-Baltimore Branch member Sheldon Smith, the recipient of the prestigious Howard Keel Award Saturday in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club. The award is the highest recognition given by the Regional Branch Division.

Philadelphia Branch Honored Today at City Hall

Filed in: Locals, Member Alert

PHILADELPHIA (May 24, 2010) — The SAG Philadelphia Branch is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, which will be marked today with a mayoral reception at Philadelphia City Hall attended by both SAG President Ken Howard and Philadelphia Branch President Tom McCarthy.

 

McCarthy will also be recognized for his more than 30 years of service to SAG as Branch president. He will retire at the end of his term in September.


Concurrent Memorial Services Held for Lucky Hayes

Los Angeles (April 19, 2010) -- Memorial services for Lucky Hayes, a long time Arizona Branch President and current Vice President Northern Arizona, were held on Saturday, April 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona, and concurrently in Los Angeles.

Screen Actors Guild Loses Much Loved Lucky Hayes

Lucky Hayes, a long time Arizona Branch President and current Vice President Northern Arizona, passed away on April 9, 2010. Known and loved by hundreds all over the country, Lucky served in leadership roles in the Guild since 1992, first as Arizona Secretary/Treasurer and then as Vice President Northern Arizona, before being elected Arizona Branch President in 1995, a position she occupied until September 2009. She carried her SAG card proudly since joining in 1974.