Chicago

Summer is almost here! Time for the beach, lemonade, backyard BBQs and giving blood. Save a life with SAG-AFTRA this summer!

Each person that successfully donates will be rewarded with a lifestyle activity gift certifcate and a chance to win a swag bag to help bring in the summer fun! Gift certificates available to donors will include self defense or martial arts training lessons, ice-skating lessons, and more! Don't want any certificates? That's okay. You'll be a hero nonetheless.

Not sure if you can give blood? Check out the rules for eligibility here.

Also, check out their FAQ page for further information.

Please RSVP to sanaa.sayyed@sagaftra.org or (312) 867-5503 and reserve your appointment time. 

 

Vitalant follows federal guidelines for donor registration and may have their own eligibility restrictions. These restrictions are not governed or controlled by SAG-AFTRA. While SAG-AFTRA is facilitating access to and promoting the blood drive as a courtesy to members, Vitalant is responsible for all aspects of this blood drive and any questions must be handled by Vitalant. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union. The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied

Advocacy and Empowerment On Set: Learn How to Diplomatically Handle Issues on SetPlease join us for a conversation on issues that may occur on set and how to handle them.
 
A panel of experts will lead a discussion on shooting scenes that require intimacy and nudity, SAG-AFTRA’s Sexual Harassment pillars, empowerment and dealing with “intimidation” on set, from signing contracts you haven’t read to being asked to falsify timesheets or to do a stunt!
 
When: 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 

Where: SAG-AFTRA Chicago
1 E. Erie, Suite 650
Chicago, IL

Scheduled to appear on the panel:
 
Sasha Smith, Intimacy Choreographer
Antonio Castillo, SAG-AFTRA member of National EEO/Diversity Committee
A representative from SAG-AFTRA’s National EEO/Diversity Department
 
RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org or call (312) 867-5508.
 
This event is sponsored by the National Diversity/EEO Committee.

All paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing who work the Commercials Contracts are urged to attend these important informational meetings. Meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing, no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. You must show your SAG-AFTRA membership card or digital card on the app (paid thru April 30, 2019 or Oct. 31, 2019) for admittance.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 / 7-9 p.m. CDT
Discounted parking available at the 10 E. Ontario Street garage
No RSVP required.

For questions, email commercialscontracts@sagaftra.org or call the contract hotline at (323) 549-6653.

PLEASE NOTE: All meeting information subject to change. Check sagaftra.org and watch your email for notices with information about meetings in your area.

The Kaufherr Center is proud to present an Actors Fund workshop on the Myers-Briggs method for career development.
Working your work style is more than just finding a way to “do what you love and love what you do.” Join us for this one-night-only workshop and grow in the understanding of your personality type and how it informs your career and work style.
Are you an INFP? Or an ESTJ? Find out what that means and how it can impact the work you do. Knowing more about your personality type can help you discover and use your strengths to accomplish the task at hand, in or out of the industry. It also helps identify what work settings may be a bad fit and suggest solutions based on your preferences. Join your creative community in learning about this useful assessment tool from a Myers-Briggs master practitioner. 
The instructor for this class will be Actors Fund Career Counselor Maryellen Langhout.  
When:  Monday, May 6, 2019
Time:   6-8 p.m.
Where: Kaufherr Center, 1 E. Erie St., Suite 660, Chicago

Please follow this link to register for this event.

For more information, please contact: jess.jones@kaufherrcenterchicago.com

Please park at 10 E. Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $13 cash. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

This exclusive event is in partnership with the Kaufherr Center and the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local.

Join us for a chance to hear from member leaders and staff about your union and all of the great ways to get involved. Learn new things and get answers to any questions you have about SAG-AFTRA.  Dinner will be served prior to the presentation available at 4:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP below by August 13, 2019. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Park at 10 E. Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you will be given a complimentary four-hour ticket pass. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

Visit www.sagaftra.org/chicago for more info on the Chicago Local!

Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. You must bring your current membership card or digital card on the app for admittance (paid thru April 30, 2019 or Oct. 31, 2019). This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

If you work on low budget shorts or features, want to work on low budget shorts or features, or want to make low budget shorts or features...this is the seminar for you!  Learn how to negotiate for yourself, what questions to ask, and how to go about signing a SAG-AFTRA contract if making  your own film.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to see the RSVP form below. Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through April 30, 2019 or Oct. 31, 2019) FOR ADMITTANCE.