Phoebe Jonas here, reporting from the front lines of Board Service, making good on One.Strong.Union's promise to deliver transparency and accountability from your Board Members.
Our first Board Meeting of the new term occurred on Monday Oct 3rd. I was wary of the sentiments of those in the room against whom I had campaigned, but on most accounts I was welcomed warmly.
In truth, the meeting felt a little lackluster--Merger is the name of the game (more on that in a minute) and there's a bit of a lame-duck feeling in the room, as if the REAL work can't be done until Merger is achieved, and we're just biding our time until that happens. I hope that that we can function as a proactive and energized board while the G1 attends to the unruly task of shaping--or attempting to shape--Merger. With so few of your board members participating in the G1, there's no reason to be in a "holding pattern."
The approval of NY's local committee chairs, an important event that happens at the beginning of every board term, was mostly achieved by acclamation - in other words by rubber stamp, and with little to no discussion--rather than a roll call. We received a confidential report on the Pension & Health plans from National Executive Director and trustee, David White.
One noteworthy exception to the somnambulant feeling in room (one Board member was actually asleep for most of the meeting) was during the vote for your NEC representatives. The National Executive Committee conducts vital business between the quarterly meetings of the full board. NY has 4 seats on the NEC. As a stand in for the elected board, the NEC should resemble, as closely as possible, the political make-up of the full board. While they were not obligated to do so, it was an opportunity for Hodge and USAN to recognize in their NEC choices that the over-2000 SAG members who voted for OSU deserve representation on this important body. Instead, the lone OSU supporter on the NEC, who had served on the NEC for many years, was removed from her seat without explanation. I was reminded of Mike Hodge's comment in the latest issue of Backstage-- "I do not believe in being punitive....I don't think that it serves a purpose. I think as long as you show a good-faith effort to do the job at hand, then we can move forward...” I couldn't help but question Hodge and USAN's true intentions in removing the only OSU supporter from the NEC and therefore disenfranchising thousands of SAG members.
But onwards! Next stop, Merger. I don't know about you guys, but this pro-Merger Board Member and dual card-holder is getting a little tired of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy being exposed by our Union's leadership. As in, you don't ask any questions about what Merger is going to look like, and we won't tell you any answers, especially when it comes to our Pension and Health plans! In light of escalating health care costs, unprecedented increases in eligibility and contributions, pending lawsuits and allegations of impropriety, I find it deeply concerning that Members of both AFTRA and SAG boards repeatedly "assure" me that rank and file membership will "simply have to trust us" and that no substantial information on the potential structure of the new union's P&H plans can be provided prior to the referendum.
In other words, you will be asked to put your entire financial future--and that of your family--in the hands of people who are not willing to put that vital information in yours. It's disrespectful, it's dishonest, and it fails to meet the basic fiduciary responsibility of the SAG Board to it's members. As a member of the NY-SAG Board, and as a member of OSU, I will do everything in my power to ensure that your YES vote on Merger stands on the firm foundation of due financial diligence that you deserve. Many of YOU have shared with me the same concern - and I welcome more feedback -- I will make sure you are heard.
SAG will hold a National Board Plenary in Los Angeles this weekend, Oct 22-23. I won't be attending as I am a local board member, not a national board member. One of your OSU representatives will provide you with a full report post-plenary.
Stay informed,
Phoebe Jonas
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Only Just Begun...
ONE.STRONG.UNION.
With your help, One.Strong.Union. has become an important movement that will continue to demand accountability from our NY SAG Board. Would we have liked to have gained more board seats in the election? Of course. But we always knew this was a David vs. Goliath battle, and we’re proud of what we accomplished. O.S.U. candidates landed an overall average of 40% of the votes cast in this election. Not too shabby for a movement that took formal shape only two months ago. We congratulate the O.S.U. candidates elected: Sam Robards, Matt Servitto and Phoebe Jonas.
Your One.Strong.Union. representatives look forward to working with USAN, and with all the members of the SAG Board, nationwide, to bring you effective representation and a successful merger. The four pillars of O.S.U.'s promise to you, the members, are that we will be transparent, inclusive, forward-looking and collaborative board members, committee chairs and committee members. We are hopeful that Mike Hodge and USAN will join O.S.U. in that promise, as they declared they would during the campaign.
The first NY Board meeting will be next Monday, Oct 3rd. Committee appointments will be made by the board at this meeting. This is your chance to get involved! Fill out a New York Division Committee Service Request Form at http://www.sag.org/new-york-division-committee-service-request-form. Stay tuned. O.S.U. promises to keep you informed.
Rather than clog your inbox, we’ll be posting regular updates on our Facebook page and we hope you’ll visit often to catch up. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at onestrongunion@gmail.com - we want to hear from you!
Monday, August 29, 2011
OSU Candidate, Justin Barrett, Responds To Richard Masur on Facebook
Richard Masur writes: This year a small group of disaffected SAG National Board members and Alternates who owe their incumbent status to USAN, have decided that they haven't gotten their way in the Board room, because "something is wrong". So they've mounted a counter slate. Please DO NOT BE FOOLED. They are doing this because of personality not policy conflicts. The proof is they cannot define a single policy on which they differ from USAN's.
Well, there it is, out in the open. This is the language those of us on NY Board have become accustomed to. Mr Masur's statement helps to shine a light on the absurdity of what seems to be, historically, the commonplace practice of many SAG Board Members and their supporters when they are challenged. The claim, when they are threatened, is many times "this one or that one doesn't like me" or "they hate us" - that's why they're doing this. It couldn't possibly be that they have a different point of view worthy of respect or examination. This latest threat to the common good has taken the fearsome shape of unobstructed democracy. Mercy... how terrifying. The strategy of devaluing a differing opinion you feel threatened by is recognizable to me. I remember having seen it during the first Bush administration, when Karl Rove was running domestic policy in our country. The President himself was not capable of doing the job of leading the country, so an intelligent advisor was really at the helm.
The proof Mr. Masur offers is as hollow as the policy of discrediting any who disagree with him. Anyone who has read the literature that OSU has put out can tell there are in fact lots of substantive differences between these two groups, but the most important, is perhaps in the way we would choose to lead. A true meritocracy is a system in which leadership candidates or policy decisions are evaluated based on qualifications and objective intellectual criteria. The NY SAG Board currently does not function this way. It should, but it doesn't and this ain't good news folks. For merger to be the best it can, for us to stay relevant in a new century with New Media, we will need to operate in the most professional manner possible.
Here is why I am running with OSU this year. I have zero political ambitions and I don't care what party or individual gets the credit for merger or successful contract negotiations. I care even less for the personal politics that always seem to invade what should be straight business affairs of the Guild. I don't have first hand knowledge about the political difficulty with MF and USAN and UFS over the years nor do I know well or care about the players in that drama. The reason I serve the Guild is that my family of five is dependent upon the future integrity of our contracts. There is nothing more important to me on the planet than the well being of my children. I care about business and money. Who could honestly believe that I would allow the fleeting and absurd personality issues of a group of actors to effect my decisions about that?
Richard Masur has been fond of saying outside of the boardroom that he does not care what the merger looks like as long as it happens - that's just not good enough for me. This is an insanely complicated effort upon which the fortunes of over a hundred thousand people lie. If it's not good enough for you either, then vote OSU.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
COREY ANKER - ONE.STRONG.UNION. CANDIDATE for the NEW YORK SAG BOARD
With just about a week to go until ballots drop, it's time to let folks know why I am running for the board with the One.Strong.Union. team.
I earned my SAG card back in 1992, after getting cast in a couple of on-camera commercials. Acting was more of a hobby than a profession back then, but the experience was exhilarating. I went off to college, got a degree in Film & Video and found myself employed within the film industry - behind the camera. In 2001, I felt my creative drive kick in and I took a shot at voice overs. Fortunately, before too long I was able to carve out a new lifestyle and work at something for which I had great passion. And my union, SAG, was always there with total support. In 2009, I took part in the Commercials Wages and Working Conditions Committee and found myself on the negotiating team, going up against the monolithic JPC. We won a great contract in a very challenging time. Though approached by members of SAG to continue my service, I was there under the auspices of AFTRA and loyalty told me that is where I should begin. I have been on the NY local board of AFTRA since.
Over the past couple of years I have participated in SAG committee work, and I have always planned to give back to my mother union (the Guild) in an even greater way. As another merger effort mounted, I was asked to be on the New Union Committee - AFTRA's side of the merger committee, which along with SAG's Merger Task Force, makes up the G1. That's when I decided it was time to join SAG's board as well. The only way merger will happen is for both unions to agree on how to come together, and so much of this work is done in the boardroom. For me to be on both boards would help get this most crucial task accomplished.
So here I am.
If I were you, the questions that I would want answered are the following: Why me? Why O.S.U.? Why now? There is so much to say so I am just going to shoot from the hip. First, change is a very fundamental part of life. Whether it's the seasons, the aging process, fluctuations in the markets and our nation's economy, or politics, change happens. It must happen. Life is organic and in constant flux - and for good reason. Because without change, complacency naturally sets in. New faces and new voices are valuable for their much needed fresh perspective, and they bring new energy and the hunger and desire to work hard and get things done.
I know - and am even friendly with - a number of the current USAN leaders. Many of them are nice people. But this isn't about who I like. It's about who can do the best job. It's about who we want to make the choices that will affect tens of thousands of performers and our families. And I assure you that it isn't the current seat holders, at least not as a whole. In fact, if you were a fly on the wall in many of those meetings, you would be unhappy to learn what goes on behind closed doors. It certainly isn't the grand job USAN claims they are doing. No, I haven't been in that room either - not yet. But I have heard, witnessed and verified certain factual details from incumbents who are now on the O.S.U. team, and from other USAN members, past and present.
Keep something in mind while evaluating the current leadership - the one thing USAN themselves keep repeating - they have accomplished things that have gotten us to this point. Perhaps, but what have you done for me lately, USAN? How long are you going to hang your collective hat on the accomplishments of the past? We face an incredibly crucial time RIGHT NOW and the future absolutely depends on our levelheadedness, desire and ability to show up and do what is right.
In addition, despite USAN's begging them not to, five members of USAN have separated from the slate and are running independently with O.S.U. This glaring action cannot be ignored. First, those who left USAN clearly disagree with USAN philosophy. Second, these incumbents are also responsible for the very accomplishments that USAN waves like a banner in the air. But just as USAN has "borrowed" our marketing - from our web address to our platform of transparency - they want to take sole credit for gains that were also achieved by O.S.U. The difference is that when WE talk about the very necessary changes, it's because we are the original authors behind them and are aware of the methods to proactively implement them. USAN has conveniently decided to freshen up their website - after YEARS of dormancy - and in the eleventh hour to parrot our concepts as a reactive copycat tactic to attempt to undermine our campaign. They have felt threatened by our mere existence from day one, and perhaps for good reason. We are not here to form a social club. We want to revamp a dysfunctional process and turn it into nothing short of what it is meant to be - a host for democracy and open, collaborative discourse where real and effective leadership can do what is best for the membership. Period.
This brings to me to another distinction. I believe - and O.S.U. believes - that the Nominating Committee (Nom Com) does not serve a great purpose. In fact, it is actually part of the problem. Keep in mind, I served on this very committee in 2009 and 2010 and just this year came before it AND was chosen by it. Here's how it works: the board selects the Nom Com and the Nom Com essentially selects who will serve on the board! That's not democracy. That's not checks and balances. That's circular, back door politics. And it isn't good. The largest division of our guild - Hollywood - got rid of it, and AFTRA doesn't have one. So why is the New York leadership clinging to it? Because it keeps the party that's in power - in this case, USAN - in power.
Speaking of Hollywood: Ken Howard and Amy Aquino are doing a great job. I am glad that they hold the very significant positions they do. They are effective, they're helping us move toward merger and they're dedicated to the Guild - as a WHOLE. However, with all respect, none of that equates with knowing what is best for NEW YORK. They are 3,000 miles away. They wear LA-tinted glasses, and they believe - right or wrong - that they owe a debt to USAN, the very group that helped get them elected. So while I like them, I respect them and appreciate their service, their recommendation of USAN should not be taken as gospel.
I hope I've explained "Why O.S.U.?" and "Why me?," which leaves "Why now?" The answer is powerfully simple: because this is the most important moment for the Screen Actors Guild since its founding seventy eight years ago. We are creating the successor union that will represent all performers who work in recorded media - now, and for generations to come. USAN wants to encourage you to just, "Get it done. We'll fix it later." Scarier words could not be spoken. Am I pro-merger? 100% YES. I serve on the G1 Merger Committee - of course I am. Is the O.S.U. team pro-merger? Absolutely - every single one. We all believe it's the most important thing we will accomplish on your behalf. But it must be done right. O.S.U. promises to help craft a merger that considers all contracts, cares for all members and ensures the safety of our pension and health funds BEFORE it comes to you on the ballot... not "fix it later."
If we want a merger that will create the strongest new union possible, we must bring to the process the history and knowledge of experienced board members, and the energy and original perspectives that only fresh eyes can provide.
In closing, I want you to vote for me, for Sam Robards for President and for my fellow O.S.U. teammates. BUT much more important than my desire to serve you, what is TRULY the crux of this campaign: the return of democracy to the NY SAG board.
What I really want more than your vote for me, is your vote for what you believe is right. I hope that you will see that they are one and the same. But if they are not, I fully support your desire to vote for anyone. Just get out there and do it! Make a choice, take a stand and go for it. It is your right.
It is the only thing standing between the success of our present and hope for our future, and the dismal possibility of what may come if you don't.
In solidarity,
Corey
coreyanker@gmail.com
I earned my SAG card back in 1992, after getting cast in a couple of on-camera commercials. Acting was more of a hobby than a profession back then, but the experience was exhilarating. I went off to college, got a degree in Film & Video and found myself employed within the film industry - behind the camera. In 2001, I felt my creative drive kick in and I took a shot at voice overs. Fortunately, before too long I was able to carve out a new lifestyle and work at something for which I had great passion. And my union, SAG, was always there with total support. In 2009, I took part in the Commercials Wages and Working Conditions Committee and found myself on the negotiating team, going up against the monolithic JPC. We won a great contract in a very challenging time. Though approached by members of SAG to continue my service, I was there under the auspices of AFTRA and loyalty told me that is where I should begin. I have been on the NY local board of AFTRA since.
Over the past couple of years I have participated in SAG committee work, and I have always planned to give back to my mother union (the Guild) in an even greater way. As another merger effort mounted, I was asked to be on the New Union Committee - AFTRA's side of the merger committee, which along with SAG's Merger Task Force, makes up the G1. That's when I decided it was time to join SAG's board as well. The only way merger will happen is for both unions to agree on how to come together, and so much of this work is done in the boardroom. For me to be on both boards would help get this most crucial task accomplished.
So here I am.
If I were you, the questions that I would want answered are the following: Why me? Why O.S.U.? Why now? There is so much to say so I am just going to shoot from the hip. First, change is a very fundamental part of life. Whether it's the seasons, the aging process, fluctuations in the markets and our nation's economy, or politics, change happens. It must happen. Life is organic and in constant flux - and for good reason. Because without change, complacency naturally sets in. New faces and new voices are valuable for their much needed fresh perspective, and they bring new energy and the hunger and desire to work hard and get things done.
I know - and am even friendly with - a number of the current USAN leaders. Many of them are nice people. But this isn't about who I like. It's about who can do the best job. It's about who we want to make the choices that will affect tens of thousands of performers and our families. And I assure you that it isn't the current seat holders, at least not as a whole. In fact, if you were a fly on the wall in many of those meetings, you would be unhappy to learn what goes on behind closed doors. It certainly isn't the grand job USAN claims they are doing. No, I haven't been in that room either - not yet. But I have heard, witnessed and verified certain factual details from incumbents who are now on the O.S.U. team, and from other USAN members, past and present.
Keep something in mind while evaluating the current leadership - the one thing USAN themselves keep repeating - they have accomplished things that have gotten us to this point. Perhaps, but what have you done for me lately, USAN? How long are you going to hang your collective hat on the accomplishments of the past? We face an incredibly crucial time RIGHT NOW and the future absolutely depends on our levelheadedness, desire and ability to show up and do what is right.
In addition, despite USAN's begging them not to, five members of USAN have separated from the slate and are running independently with O.S.U. This glaring action cannot be ignored. First, those who left USAN clearly disagree with USAN philosophy. Second, these incumbents are also responsible for the very accomplishments that USAN waves like a banner in the air. But just as USAN has "borrowed" our marketing - from our web address to our platform of transparency - they want to take sole credit for gains that were also achieved by O.S.U. The difference is that when WE talk about the very necessary changes, it's because we are the original authors behind them and are aware of the methods to proactively implement them. USAN has conveniently decided to freshen up their website - after YEARS of dormancy - and in the eleventh hour to parrot our concepts as a reactive copycat tactic to attempt to undermine our campaign. They have felt threatened by our mere existence from day one, and perhaps for good reason. We are not here to form a social club. We want to revamp a dysfunctional process and turn it into nothing short of what it is meant to be - a host for democracy and open, collaborative discourse where real and effective leadership can do what is best for the membership. Period.
This brings to me to another distinction. I believe - and O.S.U. believes - that the Nominating Committee (Nom Com) does not serve a great purpose. In fact, it is actually part of the problem. Keep in mind, I served on this very committee in 2009 and 2010 and just this year came before it AND was chosen by it. Here's how it works: the board selects the Nom Com and the Nom Com essentially selects who will serve on the board! That's not democracy. That's not checks and balances. That's circular, back door politics. And it isn't good. The largest division of our guild - Hollywood - got rid of it, and AFTRA doesn't have one. So why is the New York leadership clinging to it? Because it keeps the party that's in power - in this case, USAN - in power.
Speaking of Hollywood: Ken Howard and Amy Aquino are doing a great job. I am glad that they hold the very significant positions they do. They are effective, they're helping us move toward merger and they're dedicated to the Guild - as a WHOLE. However, with all respect, none of that equates with knowing what is best for NEW YORK. They are 3,000 miles away. They wear LA-tinted glasses, and they believe - right or wrong - that they owe a debt to USAN, the very group that helped get them elected. So while I like them, I respect them and appreciate their service, their recommendation of USAN should not be taken as gospel.
I hope I've explained "Why O.S.U.?" and "Why me?," which leaves "Why now?" The answer is powerfully simple: because this is the most important moment for the Screen Actors Guild since its founding seventy eight years ago. We are creating the successor union that will represent all performers who work in recorded media - now, and for generations to come. USAN wants to encourage you to just, "Get it done. We'll fix it later." Scarier words could not be spoken. Am I pro-merger? 100% YES. I serve on the G1 Merger Committee - of course I am. Is the O.S.U. team pro-merger? Absolutely - every single one. We all believe it's the most important thing we will accomplish on your behalf. But it must be done right. O.S.U. promises to help craft a merger that considers all contracts, cares for all members and ensures the safety of our pension and health funds BEFORE it comes to you on the ballot... not "fix it later."
If we want a merger that will create the strongest new union possible, we must bring to the process the history and knowledge of experienced board members, and the energy and original perspectives that only fresh eyes can provide.
In closing, I want you to vote for me, for Sam Robards for President and for my fellow O.S.U. teammates. BUT much more important than my desire to serve you, what is TRULY the crux of this campaign: the return of democracy to the NY SAG board.
What I really want more than your vote for me, is your vote for what you believe is right. I hope that you will see that they are one and the same. But if they are not, I fully support your desire to vote for anyone. Just get out there and do it! Make a choice, take a stand and go for it. It is your right.
It is the only thing standing between the success of our present and hope for our future, and the dismal possibility of what may come if you don't.
In solidarity,
Corey
coreyanker@gmail.com
NY SAG Election 2011: A Comparison - An Open Letter From ONE.STRONG.UNION. Candidates for the New York Board
YOUR SAG BALLOT HAS ARRIVED, and for the first time in years, you have a real choice in this election. We are on the cusp of merger with AFTRA and a strong New York board is essential at this crucial moment. Here are just a few vital areas where ONE.STRONG.UNION. and USAN don't see eye to eye:
MERGER
USAN: ANY MERGER WILL DO.
-USAN leaders appointed the same few people to represent NY on all the committees involved in this complex task, including a USAN candidate with no SAG work experience. By shutting out experienced and effective board members outside their circle, they have limited the varied and thoughtful input that will bring you the best merger possible.
ONE.STRONG.UNION.: WE WANT THE BEST MERGER POSSIBLE.
-The time to merge SAG and AFTRA is NOW and O.S.U. is 100% committed to one strong union representing all members. We support and will improve the current merger process by creating opportunities for all NY members to contribute your ideas. THIS IS YOUR MERGER. O.S.U. will make sure YOUR NEEDS are met. We know that only an inclusive, well thought out merger will pass and WE ARE NOT TAKING THIS MERGER FOR GRANTED.
INTERNET AND NEW MEDIA
USAN: IT’S NOT THAT IMPORTANT.
-During the last TV/Theatrical contract negotiation, USAN put this exploding medium on the back burner.
ONE.STRONG.UNION.: IT’S OUR FUTURE.
-O.S.U. candidates work all SAG contracts and recognize the importance of capturing our fair share of this growing revenue stream. We're ready for the next negotiation with specific proposals to get you more money for your work in New Media. O.S.U. has what it takes to protect your future.
INTERACTIVE GAMING AND QUALIFIED REPRESENTATION
USAN: THERE’S NO MONEY IN IT.
-USAN routinely appoints people to negotiating committees who DON'T WORK THE CONTRACT, often with disastrous results. In 2009, SAG LOST JURISDICTION over Interactive jobs. The NY chair of the negotiation - a current USAN candidate - had minimal experience under the contract and did nothing to prevent this debacle. He defended this disaster by dismissing the income potential of this MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR business.
ONE.STRONG.UNION.: WE'RE DOING THE MATH.
-O.S.U believes everyone on a negotiating team must understand, value and work the contract being negotiated. ONLY QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND BACKGROUND COMMUNITIES SHOULD REPRESENT YOU IN ALL NEGOTIATIONS. Merger gives us another shot at claiming a bigger piece of the gaming business for union performers - O.S.U. won't take that opportunity for granted.
FAIR ELECTIONS
USAN: STACKING THE DECK.
USAN supports the flawed Nominating Committee system, and expects everyone selected by the "Nom Comm" to run with USAN. Here's how it works: the board majority selects the Nom Comm, which in turn “approves” the board majority as candidates! USAN refuses to re-consider this questionable system, because it keeps them in power.
ONE.STRONG.UNION.: KEEPING IT HONEST.
-O.S.U. will abolish the Nominating Committee, which promotes entrenchment, not accountability. We will ensure that these kinds of unhealthy practices don’t find their way into the new merged union.
BOARD INTEGRITY
USAN: THESE ARE OUR SEATS, NOT YOURS.
- USAN supported a new rule that allows a board member to replace themselves with anyone they want. A celebrity can run, resign and give a National Board seat to a member who didn’t even stand for election, disregarding your votes.
ONE.STRONG.UNION.: YOUR VOTE COUNTS.
-The board is elected by the membership to protect member interests. When a National Board seat is vacated, it should be filled by an alternate YOU elected. O.S.U. will demand an objective replacement process that honors your choices.
Electing O.S.U. guarantees a board that values INCLUSION, demands TRANSPARENCY and anticipates the future through FORWARD-LOOKING vision. We will COLLABORATE with SAG board members nationwide and partner with AFTRA leadership to create the strongest New Union possible.
Here are just a few initiatives O.S.U. has planned to better represent and include you:
**Detailed email and video reports after every board meeting.**
**Regular merger updates and opportunities to tell the board what YOU want in this merger.**
**Opening the boardroom to NY members - bring your concerns directly to the board, IN PERSON.**
**Contract "Open Houses" - ask questions about the contracts you work and get answers. We need to hear from principal and background performers about what's working and what's not.**
**Predicting the future - we'll establish an "Innovations Committee," to research emerging developments in technology that will effect our industry and your paycheck.**
Visit ONESTRONGUNION.com for more information on how O.S.U. will serve NY actors.
You have your ballot. Make your voice heard. Ballots must be received by Sept. 22nd.
Elect ONE.STRONG.UNION. It's time.
Your ONE.STRONG.UNION. VOTER GUIDE
President:
SAM ROBARDS
NY Board of Directors:
#2 GY MIRANO
#3 JOE NARCISO
#5 SAM ROBARDS
#8 MATT SERVITTO
#10 COREY ANKER
#13 JUSTIN BARRETT
#17 KELLY DEADMON
#18 ANDREW DOLAN
#20 JEFF GURNER
#21 PHOEBE JONAS
Monday, August 22, 2011
SAM ROBARDS - AN OPEN LETTER FROM OSU'S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR THE NY DIVISION OF SAG
SAM ROBARDS
National Board, 2008-present.
2008 SAG TV/Theatrical Taskforce
2011 Joint SAG/AFTRA TV-Theatrical/Exhibit A Negotiating Committee
2011 Joint SAG/AFTRA TV-Theatrical/Exhibit A Wages & Working Conditions
Stunt and Safety Committee
HealthCare/SafetyNet Committee
National Disciplinary Review Committee - NY Chair
Dear SAG Brothers and Sisters,
My name is Sam Robards. I am a third generation SAG member and have been a working New York actor for thirty years. After three years as a National Board member, I have decided to run for New York President of SAG.
My first year as a National Director was eye opening, to say the least. I lived through the infamous "30-hour board meeting," joined in the Written Assent action that made it possible to replace Doug Allen with the impressive David White, and helped to finally bring home a SAG TV/Theatrical Contract as a member of the SAG TV/Theatrical Task Force. I was encouraged by the progress that we were making. There was the powerful sense that we, as union leaders and members, had turned a corner.
But then I began to notice deeply troubling trends in the SAG NY boardroom.
When I joined the NY board there was a lot of talk about "voting your conscience," and assurances from the leadership that "we listen to everyone." The reality was something quite different. The NY boardroom has become less and less a place where open, considered discussion and debate are encouraged. USAN representatives – those in the majority who control the NY board – seem to enter every discussion with a predetermined agenda and an entrenched and immovable perspective. Far from being an environment where independent thought is welcome, there is no possibility of changing minds or seeking out better solutions. Bloc voting prevails.
This lack of an inclusive process extends beyond the boardroom. It is reflected in our relationship with the members: the information you get is limited and lacks real-time accountability. For instance, almost a year ago we elected a new Pension & Health trustee to represent the NY Division. NY has only four actor trustees representing over 20,000 members. Trusteeships are lifetime appointments. The work of our trustees affects the lives of all working actors and will deeply impact merger.
Do you know who your new trustee is? O.S.U. believes you should.
We are serious about accountability and we intend to keep you apprised of what's happening in the boardroom. We will energize the board by bringing fresh, new initiatives that will provide you with more effective representation and ensure that the new union we'll establish with AFTRA will be focused on all our members' needs. You must be able to trust that your board will do what's in your best interest. I promise you that I, and the entire O.S.U. team, will honor that trust.
The four principles that guide O.S.U.'s approach to service are:
INCLUSION:
An open board process that allows ALL points of view will prevent past failures from recurring. Insularity and "old school" approaches won't get us to the strong new union all performers deserve. As your president, I will welcome independent, creative thought and I will support original initiatives. I will guide our board conversations rather than dictate them. In Los Angeles, the introduction of new voices through elections at both SAG and AFTRA during the past few years has been instrumental in getting us closer to a successful merger. It's time for NY to follow this promising trend. O.S.U. will ensure that you have the sharpest, most knowledgeable members looking after your interests by making important committee appointments based on meritocracy, not personal loyalties.
TRANSPARENCY:
O.S.U. will establish a new practice of informing NY members of the progress being made on your behalf after EVERY New York board meeting. You'll hear from us via email and you'll also get NY SAG updates via video. We will also provide the opportunity for any NY member to have their concerns addressed and their ideas heard by speaking directly, in person, with the board. These are just a few of the many O.S.U. communication initiatives that we have planned.
FORWARD-LOOKING VISION:
As NY president I will pursue creative approaches to monetizing the ever-increasing slice of the pie that New Media represents. As a member of the AFTRA Exhibit A Negotiating Committee in 2008 and the SAG TV/Theatrical Task Force in 2009, I accepted that in order to complete the negotiations, we needed to give a little on New Media. I did so knowing that these New Media provisions would "sunset" in 2011.
But in 2011 we did not make great strides in New Media, which disappointed me as a member of the negotiating team. There was no effort to reduce streaming windows; no serious consideration given to alternate models for residuals payments, such as percentage-based residuals. I do not believe these concerns have been taken seriously by USAN leadership in New York.
That's why I'm so proud to be running with O.S.U. teammates Justin Barrett, Joe Narciso and Jeff Gurner. These gentlemen are fully conversant in the latest New Media developments and will be valuable leaders in this crucial area as we speed along the information superhighway. There is no one else currently in the NY boardroom who comes close to these three in their knowledge of, and experience with, New Media.
In our rapidly changing world, it's enormously important to maintain a dialogue with SAG performers BETWEEN negotiations. O.S.U. will hold regular Contract Open Houses where the board will hear from performers about their work experiences and their ideas for a future that compensates actors fairly for their work in New Media. If we don't actively engage our members and think outside the box, New Media could be basic cable all over again.
EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION WITH AFTRA TO DELIVER THE BEST MERGER POSSIBLE:
I am 100% committed to merger for all members of both unions. But after hearing some of the language coming from New York SAG Board leaders, I had grave concerns about whether this merger would succeed. I believe our members deserve something better than the "any merger" USAN might be willing to accept. We have the opportunity to create a new union that will not only combine the strengths of SAG and AFTRA, but will establish new standards and practices that will make it possible to serve our members more effectively than either union ever has before. We can make organizing, which should be our number one priority, an integral part of the structure of our new union. We can investigate and create a system of governance and service that considers the disparate needs of our members – this merger must protect and support all of us. We need a merger that not only incorporates all the hard work that has been done thus far, but includes and celebrates the new, energetic, informed points of view that in New York only O.S.U. can bring. Merger is THE critical issue for all of us. We MUST get it right this time. We simply cannot afford to fail.
I considered not running for the NY board this year. I was concerned that the personalization of service, premium on ownership of ideas and political game playing I witnessed left little room to get much good done. I saw qualified, smart, effective board members relegated to the sidelines, while those who "toed the party line" were promoted to leadership positions. But I, and the other four O.S.U. incumbents (Justin Barrett, Andrew Dolan, Joe Narciso and Matt Servitto) decided that we had a responsibility to the membership to stay in the game and improve the quality of service of the NY SAG board. How lucky we all are that five impressive, dedicated members joined us in this challenge – Corey Anker, Kelly Deadmon, Jeff Gurner, Phoebe Jonas and Gy Mirano.
O.S.U. promises to listen to, and really hear, the opinions of everyone, including those with whom we might not agree. If we limit the voices in our most important conversations, we will enter the future hobbled - we will not achieve the best possible new union, and we will fail to move forward into the future.
O.S.U. promises to embrace and defend the one thing that will save us from that failure: unobstructed democracy. That is what O.S.U., and I, will deliver.
Vote ONE.STRONG.UNION. It’s time.
With respect and in solidarity,
Sam
National Board, 2008-present.
2008 SAG TV/Theatrical Taskforce
2011 Joint SAG/AFTRA TV-Theatrical/Exhibit A Negotiating Committee
2011 Joint SAG/AFTRA TV-Theatrical/Exhibit A Wages & Working Conditions
Stunt and Safety Committee
HealthCare/SafetyNet Committee
National Disciplinary Review Committee - NY Chair
Dear SAG Brothers and Sisters,
My name is Sam Robards. I am a third generation SAG member and have been a working New York actor for thirty years. After three years as a National Board member, I have decided to run for New York President of SAG.
My first year as a National Director was eye opening, to say the least. I lived through the infamous "30-hour board meeting," joined in the Written Assent action that made it possible to replace Doug Allen with the impressive David White, and helped to finally bring home a SAG TV/Theatrical Contract as a member of the SAG TV/Theatrical Task Force. I was encouraged by the progress that we were making. There was the powerful sense that we, as union leaders and members, had turned a corner.
But then I began to notice deeply troubling trends in the SAG NY boardroom.
When I joined the NY board there was a lot of talk about "voting your conscience," and assurances from the leadership that "we listen to everyone." The reality was something quite different. The NY boardroom has become less and less a place where open, considered discussion and debate are encouraged. USAN representatives – those in the majority who control the NY board – seem to enter every discussion with a predetermined agenda and an entrenched and immovable perspective. Far from being an environment where independent thought is welcome, there is no possibility of changing minds or seeking out better solutions. Bloc voting prevails.
This lack of an inclusive process extends beyond the boardroom. It is reflected in our relationship with the members: the information you get is limited and lacks real-time accountability. For instance, almost a year ago we elected a new Pension & Health trustee to represent the NY Division. NY has only four actor trustees representing over 20,000 members. Trusteeships are lifetime appointments. The work of our trustees affects the lives of all working actors and will deeply impact merger.
Do you know who your new trustee is? O.S.U. believes you should.
We are serious about accountability and we intend to keep you apprised of what's happening in the boardroom. We will energize the board by bringing fresh, new initiatives that will provide you with more effective representation and ensure that the new union we'll establish with AFTRA will be focused on all our members' needs. You must be able to trust that your board will do what's in your best interest. I promise you that I, and the entire O.S.U. team, will honor that trust.
The four principles that guide O.S.U.'s approach to service are:
INCLUSION:
An open board process that allows ALL points of view will prevent past failures from recurring. Insularity and "old school" approaches won't get us to the strong new union all performers deserve. As your president, I will welcome independent, creative thought and I will support original initiatives. I will guide our board conversations rather than dictate them. In Los Angeles, the introduction of new voices through elections at both SAG and AFTRA during the past few years has been instrumental in getting us closer to a successful merger. It's time for NY to follow this promising trend. O.S.U. will ensure that you have the sharpest, most knowledgeable members looking after your interests by making important committee appointments based on meritocracy, not personal loyalties.
TRANSPARENCY:
O.S.U. will establish a new practice of informing NY members of the progress being made on your behalf after EVERY New York board meeting. You'll hear from us via email and you'll also get NY SAG updates via video. We will also provide the opportunity for any NY member to have their concerns addressed and their ideas heard by speaking directly, in person, with the board. These are just a few of the many O.S.U. communication initiatives that we have planned.
FORWARD-LOOKING VISION:
As NY president I will pursue creative approaches to monetizing the ever-increasing slice of the pie that New Media represents. As a member of the AFTRA Exhibit A Negotiating Committee in 2008 and the SAG TV/Theatrical Task Force in 2009, I accepted that in order to complete the negotiations, we needed to give a little on New Media. I did so knowing that these New Media provisions would "sunset" in 2011.
But in 2011 we did not make great strides in New Media, which disappointed me as a member of the negotiating team. There was no effort to reduce streaming windows; no serious consideration given to alternate models for residuals payments, such as percentage-based residuals. I do not believe these concerns have been taken seriously by USAN leadership in New York.
That's why I'm so proud to be running with O.S.U. teammates Justin Barrett, Joe Narciso and Jeff Gurner. These gentlemen are fully conversant in the latest New Media developments and will be valuable leaders in this crucial area as we speed along the information superhighway. There is no one else currently in the NY boardroom who comes close to these three in their knowledge of, and experience with, New Media.
In our rapidly changing world, it's enormously important to maintain a dialogue with SAG performers BETWEEN negotiations. O.S.U. will hold regular Contract Open Houses where the board will hear from performers about their work experiences and their ideas for a future that compensates actors fairly for their work in New Media. If we don't actively engage our members and think outside the box, New Media could be basic cable all over again.
EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION WITH AFTRA TO DELIVER THE BEST MERGER POSSIBLE:
I am 100% committed to merger for all members of both unions. But after hearing some of the language coming from New York SAG Board leaders, I had grave concerns about whether this merger would succeed. I believe our members deserve something better than the "any merger" USAN might be willing to accept. We have the opportunity to create a new union that will not only combine the strengths of SAG and AFTRA, but will establish new standards and practices that will make it possible to serve our members more effectively than either union ever has before. We can make organizing, which should be our number one priority, an integral part of the structure of our new union. We can investigate and create a system of governance and service that considers the disparate needs of our members – this merger must protect and support all of us. We need a merger that not only incorporates all the hard work that has been done thus far, but includes and celebrates the new, energetic, informed points of view that in New York only O.S.U. can bring. Merger is THE critical issue for all of us. We MUST get it right this time. We simply cannot afford to fail.
I considered not running for the NY board this year. I was concerned that the personalization of service, premium on ownership of ideas and political game playing I witnessed left little room to get much good done. I saw qualified, smart, effective board members relegated to the sidelines, while those who "toed the party line" were promoted to leadership positions. But I, and the other four O.S.U. incumbents (Justin Barrett, Andrew Dolan, Joe Narciso and Matt Servitto) decided that we had a responsibility to the membership to stay in the game and improve the quality of service of the NY SAG board. How lucky we all are that five impressive, dedicated members joined us in this challenge – Corey Anker, Kelly Deadmon, Jeff Gurner, Phoebe Jonas and Gy Mirano.
O.S.U. promises to listen to, and really hear, the opinions of everyone, including those with whom we might not agree. If we limit the voices in our most important conversations, we will enter the future hobbled - we will not achieve the best possible new union, and we will fail to move forward into the future.
O.S.U. promises to embrace and defend the one thing that will save us from that failure: unobstructed democracy. That is what O.S.U., and I, will deliver.
Vote ONE.STRONG.UNION. It’s time.
With respect and in solidarity,
Sam
Monday, August 8, 2011
Board Member, Andrew Dolan, Responds To Mike Hodge In Backstage
I’ve been a NY SAG board member for almost a year now. The learning curve is
steep and the workload significant. Mike Hodge always answered my questions
and I appreciate it. I consider him a friend. I hope he feels the same way and
that everyone knows my reasons for running with One.Strong.Union. are about
principles, not personalities. No grudges or axes to grind here; it’s all about how
best to serve membership effectively and transparently.
To me, that kind of leadership starts at the top.
I must say, my jaw dropped when I read Mike’s quote in Backstage: ”I had not
been given a heads up by anyone in the boardroom that there was any kind of
discontent, let alone discontent of that level.” I thought, If he couldn't see and
hear the discontent from the 5 of us in the room who split from USAN - Sam
Robards, Matt Servitto, Justin Barrett, Joe Narciso and I - then he’s even more
disengaged than I thought.
The five of us disagreed regularly with the locked down positions of the USAN
leadership, on many important subjects - the appointment of a NY Pension &
Health Trustee; the standards that should be upheld when appointing members
to a contract negotiating committee; constitutional amendments - so many
things. We also spoke up about our procedural concerns - from the disturbing
trend away from meritocracy and toward a "social club" system of appointments,
to the frequent attempts to limit intelligent, informed debate in the boardroom.
To no avail.
How could Mike claim to be surprised? I’m simply dumbfounded.
It’s just further proof that New York deserves a leader like Sam Robards.
Eyes awake. Ears open. On the ball. That’s Sam. That’s O.S.U.
Another point:
With regards to Mike Hodge’s reference to there being no background actors in
O.S.U., I’d like him to know that I worked background on a Red Lobster
commercial in May. I was honored to work alongside a team of smart, talented
actors full of
energy and good humor. I look forward to working with them, and other
background actors in our community, in the future.
Indeed, when an issue arose about our call time/meal break, as the resident
board member I took the reins and checked in with SAG (turns out there was no
violation and I informed the actors).
It’s also important to note that while not all of the O.S.U. candidates work
background now, most, if not all, have. We see the fact that so many of
us have worked all the parts (background, principal, on camera, voice over) of so
many contracts as a positive thing. It reflects the diversity of
our experience. We bring a breadth of work knowledge to our service.
Coda: the Red Lobster day was long, we went into Golden Time. In a timely
fashion, we background actors got a sweet check. Thank you SAG!
Andrew Dolan
steep and the workload significant. Mike Hodge always answered my questions
and I appreciate it. I consider him a friend. I hope he feels the same way and
that everyone knows my reasons for running with One.Strong.Union. are about
principles, not personalities. No grudges or axes to grind here; it’s all about how
best to serve membership effectively and transparently.
To me, that kind of leadership starts at the top.
I must say, my jaw dropped when I read Mike’s quote in Backstage: ”I had not
been given a heads up by anyone in the boardroom that there was any kind of
discontent, let alone discontent of that level.” I thought, If he couldn't see and
hear the discontent from the 5 of us in the room who split from USAN - Sam
Robards, Matt Servitto, Justin Barrett, Joe Narciso and I - then he’s even more
disengaged than I thought.
The five of us disagreed regularly with the locked down positions of the USAN
leadership, on many important subjects - the appointment of a NY Pension &
Health Trustee; the standards that should be upheld when appointing members
to a contract negotiating committee; constitutional amendments - so many
things. We also spoke up about our procedural concerns - from the disturbing
trend away from meritocracy and toward a "social club" system of appointments,
to the frequent attempts to limit intelligent, informed debate in the boardroom.
To no avail.
How could Mike claim to be surprised? I’m simply dumbfounded.
It’s just further proof that New York deserves a leader like Sam Robards.
Eyes awake. Ears open. On the ball. That’s Sam. That’s O.S.U.
Another point:
With regards to Mike Hodge’s reference to there being no background actors in
O.S.U., I’d like him to know that I worked background on a Red Lobster
commercial in May. I was honored to work alongside a team of smart, talented
actors full of
energy and good humor. I look forward to working with them, and other
background actors in our community, in the future.
Indeed, when an issue arose about our call time/meal break, as the resident
board member I took the reins and checked in with SAG (turns out there was no
violation and I informed the actors).
It’s also important to note that while not all of the O.S.U. candidates work
background now, most, if not all, have. We see the fact that so many of
us have worked all the parts (background, principal, on camera, voice over) of so
many contracts as a positive thing. It reflects the diversity of
our experience. We bring a breadth of work knowledge to our service.
Coda: the Red Lobster day was long, we went into Golden Time. In a timely
fashion, we background actors got a sweet check. Thank you SAG!
Andrew Dolan
Cynthia Vance, Former NY Board Member and Founder of USAN, Endorses One.Strong.Union.
Why I am voting for One.Strong.Union.
Eleven years ago, a group of passionate, committed and bright actors - experienced in and outside of the board room, in the booth, on the stage and screen, principal and background - gathered together in my living room to create a movement. We named it "United Screen Actors-Nationwide" or USAN for short. Teamwork was our strength, we planned to bring that strength to the leadership of the New York Screen Actors Guild. It worked beautifully, for many years.
That was then.... I stand convinced that this is not the case now. We need to once again infuse the board with the vibe of teamwork, to embrace a revitalized movement. And on the eve of a new merger attempt, it couldn’t be more timely. It may not be easy to frame a “campaign message” around the value of process, but nothing could be more important and fundamental to a successful and effective union. Sam Robards and the candidates running as the One.Strong.Union movement clearly stand for that, and that is a good thing.
I’m voting for a process that will ensure that whatever it is: merger, contracts, new media, organizing - that our issues are debated and discussed by people who are experienced in the workplace, who possess a combination of board/committee background with fresh perspectives mixed in for good measure and who all believe that an inclusive diversity of opinion forges better solutions. The 10 candidates of O.S.U. found one another - 5 incumbents who are exasperated at the current lack of democratic process along with 5 newer voices who believe deeply in the value of that process. I have listened to all of them, and have been heard by them as well. Dang, they are smart and thoughtful and talented! Those now seated on the board will be lucky to have them join the ranks.
Why is strengthening the NY board important? New York may be a smaller division than Hollywood, but as a past National Board director (5+ years), I know first hand that our influence CAN make a difference in the direction and power of the Guild as a whole. Without productive discourse and involvement by actors with diverse experience, so many important issues will not have our vital contribution.
Why “rock the boat” now? Many - actually MOST - of the achievements that the current incumbent leaders running as USAN claim and continue to campaign on occurred in those first several years that our movement took hold. They now stand on the shoulders of those of us who brought many new initiatives to New York SAG members. We were particularly successful in the legislative arena. (While I chaired the NY legislative committee, we helped put SAG on the New York map, getting our own lobbyist and fighting to get NY’s first dedicated staff member to help us win major accomplishments. These include the NY State Film & Tax Incentives, the Child Performer Protection Act and (with the Actors Fund) the COBRA Healthcare Subsidy.) While it may be flattering that the entrenched USAN leaders continue to tout these wins, it tells me that not enough initiative and creativity is presently encouraged or taking place and there is so much else to do!
For example, remember that one thing that we did NOT put over the top 8 years ago? MERGER - or as it was known then, “Consolidation and Affiliation.” We came so close, but you know what they say about horseshoes and hand grenades.... AFTRA members passed it with votes to spare. The SAG membership, however, fell short of the 60% supermajority needed.
I am concerned that history will repeat itself, and we simply cannot afford for this attempt to fail - either before OR after it is ratified! The National leadership of SAG is hard at work on this, and they need all the able hands they can get. As rank and file members we need a plan that will succeed in ratification as well as in practice.
One.Strong.Union candidates have made it clear that they do not take this new merger effort for granted. They are ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in - to be part of the TEAM that New York deserves.
To my friends and others who may feel differently about having a choice in this election: isn’t it great that we can have differences and still be respectful? I am voting to support that same kind of democracy within the leadership of our union. It’s a vital -- and here it is again: PROCESS.
Thank you for listening and I hope you will consider joining this movement and vote for Sam Robards (as President of the New York Division) along with Corey Anker, Justin Barrett, Kelly Deadmon, Andrew Dolan, Jeff Gurner, Phoebe Jonas, Gy Mirano, Joe Narciso, Sam Robards (also for board seat) and Matt Servitto.
Cynthia Vance
Actor (temporarily in parenthood hibernation)
National Board member from 2001-2006, including stints as NY Secretary and National Exec. Committee. And a whole bunch of other committees too...
Eleven years ago, a group of passionate, committed and bright actors - experienced in and outside of the board room, in the booth, on the stage and screen, principal and background - gathered together in my living room to create a movement. We named it "United Screen Actors-Nationwide" or USAN for short. Teamwork was our strength, we planned to bring that strength to the leadership of the New York Screen Actors Guild. It worked beautifully, for many years.
That was then.... I stand convinced that this is not the case now. We need to once again infuse the board with the vibe of teamwork, to embrace a revitalized movement. And on the eve of a new merger attempt, it couldn’t be more timely. It may not be easy to frame a “campaign message” around the value of process, but nothing could be more important and fundamental to a successful and effective union. Sam Robards and the candidates running as the One.Strong.Union movement clearly stand for that, and that is a good thing.
I’m voting for a process that will ensure that whatever it is: merger, contracts, new media, organizing - that our issues are debated and discussed by people who are experienced in the workplace, who possess a combination of board/committee background with fresh perspectives mixed in for good measure and who all believe that an inclusive diversity of opinion forges better solutions. The 10 candidates of O.S.U. found one another - 5 incumbents who are exasperated at the current lack of democratic process along with 5 newer voices who believe deeply in the value of that process. I have listened to all of them, and have been heard by them as well. Dang, they are smart and thoughtful and talented! Those now seated on the board will be lucky to have them join the ranks.
Why is strengthening the NY board important? New York may be a smaller division than Hollywood, but as a past National Board director (5+ years), I know first hand that our influence CAN make a difference in the direction and power of the Guild as a whole. Without productive discourse and involvement by actors with diverse experience, so many important issues will not have our vital contribution.
Why “rock the boat” now? Many - actually MOST - of the achievements that the current incumbent leaders running as USAN claim and continue to campaign on occurred in those first several years that our movement took hold. They now stand on the shoulders of those of us who brought many new initiatives to New York SAG members. We were particularly successful in the legislative arena. (While I chaired the NY legislative committee, we helped put SAG on the New York map, getting our own lobbyist and fighting to get NY’s first dedicated staff member to help us win major accomplishments. These include the NY State Film & Tax Incentives, the Child Performer Protection Act and (with the Actors Fund) the COBRA Healthcare Subsidy.) While it may be flattering that the entrenched USAN leaders continue to tout these wins, it tells me that not enough initiative and creativity is presently encouraged or taking place and there is so much else to do!
For example, remember that one thing that we did NOT put over the top 8 years ago? MERGER - or as it was known then, “Consolidation and Affiliation.” We came so close, but you know what they say about horseshoes and hand grenades.... AFTRA members passed it with votes to spare. The SAG membership, however, fell short of the 60% supermajority needed.
I am concerned that history will repeat itself, and we simply cannot afford for this attempt to fail - either before OR after it is ratified! The National leadership of SAG is hard at work on this, and they need all the able hands they can get. As rank and file members we need a plan that will succeed in ratification as well as in practice.
One.Strong.Union candidates have made it clear that they do not take this new merger effort for granted. They are ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in - to be part of the TEAM that New York deserves.
To my friends and others who may feel differently about having a choice in this election: isn’t it great that we can have differences and still be respectful? I am voting to support that same kind of democracy within the leadership of our union. It’s a vital -- and here it is again: PROCESS.
Thank you for listening and I hope you will consider joining this movement and vote for Sam Robards (as President of the New York Division) along with Corey Anker, Justin Barrett, Kelly Deadmon, Andrew Dolan, Jeff Gurner, Phoebe Jonas, Gy Mirano, Joe Narciso, Sam Robards (also for board seat) and Matt Servitto.
Cynthia Vance
Actor (temporarily in parenthood hibernation)
National Board member from 2001-2006, including stints as NY Secretary and National Exec. Committee. And a whole bunch of other committees too...
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