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01. MYKLE McCOSLIN – As a National Board Member I will make sure our local’s voice is heard and that action take place when the concerns affecting our local arise. A member of SAG & AFTRA for 18 years, I bring the experience of working our Union contracts in Los Angeles, New York, and now in the South, and am passionate about the needs of working actors outside of the major markets in right-to-work states. Currently serving as a Houston-Austin Local Board Member, SAG-AFTRA Houston Conservatory Co-Chair, I have brought positive change to our local and nationally as a Houston-Austin Local Convention Delegate at our Inaugural SAG-AFTRA Convention and on our National Commercials Contracts Committee. www.myklemccoslin.com

02. ROBERT NELSON – With 12 years of service including 4 years as a past Houston-Austin Local President and National Board Member; Robert Nelson has the experience to represent members as SAG-AFTRA moves forward. Robert is prepared to confront the problems of union work by non-members and of restoring the lost film incentives. To make the Conservatory a place for the members to advance themselves and to make the local a place that serves all of its members. Robert is a founding member of the local Conservatory and Script-2-Screen. As National Board Member Robert has worked on the national Spanish Language Task Force, Low Budget, New Media and Disciplinary Review committees.

03. PAMELA WEAVER – Performing professionally since childhood, a SAG-AFTRA actor since 1989, Pamela has extensive theater-film-television credits. Arriving in Austin in 2007, she added producer-filmmaker to her resume. In 2008 she launched the Austin Actors Conservatory, served as Local Board member and in 2013 was elected President of the Houston-Austin Local. Serving on the Women’s Committee she brought SWAN Day to Houston and Coffee Talks throughout Texas. With decades of legal entertainment background, a former executive assistant to singer Paul Anka, she brings to the table a wealth of how-to. She strives to address problems facing actors in a RTW for Less state.

IMPORTANT: Before marking your ballot, please read the “Voting Instructions”. Following these instructions assures that your vote will be cast properly.An Integrity Voting Systems® Product

©2005-2015 Integrity Voting Systems®

Mark Ovals Like This

Using a Black or dark pen only:

DO NOT use red ink, highlighter oranything other than a dark pen!

SAG-AFTRAVOTER’S GUIDE

AND

VOTING INSTRUCTIONSFOR THE 2015 HOUSTON-AUSTIN LOCAL ELECTION

The candidates have been requested to provide, at their discretion, statements for this brochure in accordance with rules outlined in the SAG-AFTRA Constitution and the Nominating and Elections Policy (“Guidelines”). Except as set forth in the guidelines, statements will be printed exactly as submitted.THE CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS IN THIS BROCHURE ARE SOLELY THOSE OF EACH OF THE CANDIDATES. SAG-AFTRA DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY OF THE CONTENTS OF, OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THESE STATEMENTS.If a candidate for any office is unopposed, the candidate shall be declared elected without the necessity of a membership vote. Please note that the following candidates ran unopposed and will be installed in office on August 20, 2015:Secretary - Amey Richards.

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VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANTMAKE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS

Failure to follow these instructions could jeopardize your vote.

Read completely before casting your vote.

Your blue HOUSTON-AUSTIN LOCAL Election Packet contains four pieces: 1. A “Voter’s Guide and Voting Instructions” Sheet – printed two sides, showing all candidates and statements. 2. A blue coded Ballot. 3. A blue “Secret Ballot” Envelope. 4. A blue “Business Reply Mail” Return Envelope.

Step 1When you are ready to vote, use a black or dark pen to solidly mark the appropriate oval next to your choice of candidate for each office on your Ballot. Please note that ANY mark inside of an oval constitutes a vote for that candidate.

The ballot is scanned by optical scanners. If you make an error, you MAY request a replacement ballot. Contact SAG-AFTRA by telephone at 323-549-6458 or by email at [email protected] to request a replacement ballot.

The deadline for requesting a replacement ballot is 12:00 p.m. (PDT) on Tuesday, August 04, 2015.

Step 2Remove the numbered stub on the ballot and retain for your records.

Step 3Seal only your voted blue coded Ballot in the blue “Secret Ballot” Envelope.DO NOT place more than one ballot in the “Secret Ballot” envelope.

Step 4Put the sealed blue “Secret Ballot” Envelope into the blue “Business Reply Mail” Return Envelope addressed to SAG-AFTRA c/o Integrity Voting Systems, PO Box 691463, Houston, TX 77269-9928.

USE THE SUPPLIED OFFICIAL BLUE RETURN ENVELOPE. If it is missing, you MUST request a replacement return envelope. Contact SAG-AFTRA by telephone at 323-549-6458 or by email at [email protected] to request a replacement return envelope.DO NOT place more than one “Secret Ballot” envelope in the return envelope.

Step 5Mail your completed ballot – no postage is required. Include ONLY your blue coded Houston-Austin ballot (in its blue secret ballot envelope) in the enclosed “Business Reply Mail” return envelope.DO NOT include your GREEN National Officers Ballot in the BLUE “Business Reply Mail” return envelope.

A search of the returned envelopes will be conducted to assure that a replacement ballot is not a duplicate vote. Should two return envelopes be found from the same voter (an original and a replacement), only the ballot in the original envelope will be counted.

THIS IS A SECRET BALLOT: Before the “Secret Ballot” Envelope is opened, it is removed and separated from the Return Envelope.

BE SURE TO VOTE IMMEDIATELYYour Ballot must be received via U.S. Mail at the Houston Post Office Box by 8:00 AM (CDT) Friday, August 07, 2015.

NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER - 4 year termVote for no more than one (1).

The Local President and National Board member, by virtue of their election to those positions, shall also serve as Convention Delegates. The Local Officers, Local Board members and Convention Delegates, by virtue of their election to those positions, are eligible to serve as Alternate National Board members.

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IMPORTANT: Before marking your ballot, please read the “Voting Instructions” on back of this page. Following these instructions assures that your vote will be cast properly.

10. SHONDRA MARIE – I have truly enjoyed representing the Houston-Austin membership these past 2 years, and I am passionate about continuing on. I have been on the Houston SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Board, as well as being involved with several of the Houston Script2Screen Readings. This spring I have personally learned

the benefits of being in a union, due to an incident in another state. I now, more than ever before, want to inform those in our Local of the benefits and necessity of our union.

11. MYKLE MCCOSLIN – Since 1997, I have been a working actor and member of SAG-AFTRA in New York, Los Angeles, and Houston-Austin. I am passionate about our union, educating actors and being on the forefront of our continued growth and protection as a current Houston-Austin Local Board Member. I serve on our National Commercial Contracts

Committee, created and chaired our SAG-AFTRA Houston Conservatory currently co-chairing, chaired our Houston SAG Awards Viewing Party, and represented our local as an Inaugural Houston-Austin Local Convention Delegate. Collectively, we will continue to forge progress in our local and nationally. I will work for you and continue to be a voice in our union. Thank you. www.myklemccoslin.com

12. ROBERT NELSON – With 12 years of service including 4 years as a past Houston-Austin Local President and National Board Member; Robert Nelson has the experience to represent members as SAG-AFTRA moves forward. Robert is prepared to confront the problems of union work by non-members and of restoring the lost film incentives.

To make the Conservatory a place for the members to advance themselves and to make the local a place that serves all of its members. Robert is a founding member of the local Conservatory and Script-2-Screen. As National Board Member Robert has worked on the national Spanish Language Task Force, Low Budget, New Media and Disciplinary Review committees.

13. NICK W. NICHOLSON – I have been involved in the industry since I was five years old. It has been my privilege to work as a SAG-AFTRA performer all across the world. It’s my desire to give back to the union that has supported me by volunteering my service as an elected board member. I believe strongly in both the continued programming of

educational opportunities for all members but also increased awareness of what SAG-AFTRA membership would mean for those that have yet to join. I look forward to serving in whatever capacity the membership sees fit.

14. MICHELLE A. ROBINSON – As Board member, my goals for our Local: Inclusion of ALL members, developing more incentives opportunities, more union work, better opportunities. Professional actor, director, producer and long time member of: TXMPA, WIFT-Houston, Board member and Vice President

of CCCT. Published author of numerous articles on film/stage acting, anime. Producer/Director and Co-Creator of Houston Script2Screen Project. Working Producer of Chicago Gypsy Productions. National/Local Committees:, Young Actors Committee, Right to Work Committee, Houston Script2Screen, Hospitality, SWAN Committee, Commercials Contracts Committee, President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach and Encouragement. Professor of Film Acting, Stage Acting, Speech at HCC.

15. PAMELA WEAVER – Performing professionally since childhood, a SAG-AFTRA actor since 1989, Pamela has extensive theater-film-television credits. Arriving in Austin in 2007, she added producer-filmmaker to her resume. In 2008 she launched the Austin Actors Conservatory, served as Local Board member and in 2013 was elected President

of the Houston-Austin Local. Serving on the Women’s Committee she brought SWAN Day to Houston and Coffee Talks throughout Texas. With decades of legal entertainment background, a former executive assistant to singer Paul Anka, she brings to the table a wealth of how-to. She strives to address problems facing actors in a RTW for Less state.

16. TRAVIS De LUCA – I am running for Second Vice President/Local Board Member. I feel the importance of being an active board member is in promoting our union. Long term member-joined in 1974. Co-Chair of the Social Committee, member of Conservatory Committee, Houston SAG Awards Committee and Media Coordinator for SAG

Awards, cast member of Houston S2S. Past experience includes serving on a variety of committees as a chairperson and/or member and as a board president, including organizing events on local and state levels. Together we will make a difference in our local.

17. GLYNACE EASTHAM – A SAG member since 2006 and AFTRA since 2010, I regularly attended Board meetings and became “Houston Mixer Committee” chairman, which position I hold currently beside Travis DeLuca. I serve on “Script 2 Screen” and “Houston Conservatory” Committees, and currently hold a Houston/Austin

Boardmember position. My focuses: luring Union projects to Texas ( bringing work for Union members,) and increasing Union membership to strengthen Union influence in uniting and protecting Texas artists. It is my heart’s desire to continue to represent SAG-AFTRA members of Texas as Houston/Austin Boardmember-At-Large. I thank you for trusting me to do so.

18. LIZ R. GRAHAM – I started my career in broadcasting in San Francisco, mainly as an airborne reporter for KCBS, where I won an RTNDA for best traffic reporting. I continued working in radio and TV after moving to Detroit, where I was elected treasurer of the AFTRA local. I'm currently on the SAG-AFTRA Houston-Austin local board and

co-chair the Houston Conservatory. I have always, and will continue to, work on behalf of our members, to give them every opportunity to improve their skills and enrich their resume. We are strongest when we are united. Yours in solidarity.

Local Board Member - 2 year termVote for no more than eight (8).

Convention Delegates - 2 year termVote for no more than five (5).

19. SHONDRA MARIE20. MYKLE McCOSLIN21. NICK W. NICHOLSON

22. MICHELLE ROBINSON23. PAMELA WEAVER24. GLYNACE EASTHAM

25. LIZ R. GRAHAM



04. MICHELLE A. ROBINSON – As President, my goals for our Local: Inclusion of ALL members, developing more incentives opportunities, more union work, better opportunities. Professional actor, director, producer and long time member of: TXMPA, WIFT-Houston, Board member and Vice President of CCCT. Published author of numerous articles on film/stage acting, anime. Producer/Director and Co-Creator of Houston Script2Screen Project. Working Producer of Chicago Gypsy Productions. National/Local Committees:, Young Actors Committee, Right to Work Committee, Houston Script2Screen, Hospitality, SWAN Committee, Commercials Contracts Committee, President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach and Encouragement. Professor of Film Acting, Stage Acting, Speech at HCC.


06. MYKLE McCOSLIN – Since 1997, I have been a working actor and member of SAG-AFTRA in New York, Los Angeles, and Houston-Austin. I am passionate about our union, educating actors and being on the forefront of our continued growth and protection as a current Houston-Austin Local Board Member. I serve on our National Commercial Contracts Committee, created and chaired our SAG-AFTRA Houston Conservatory currently co-chairing, chaired our Houston SAG Awards Viewing Party, and represented our local as an Inaugural Houston-Austin Local Convention Delegate. Collectively, we will continue to forge progress in our local and nationally. I will work for you and continue to be a voice in our union. Thank you. www.myklemccoslin.com


08. TRAVIS De LUCA – I am running for Second Vice President/Local Board Member. I feel the importance of being an active board member is in promoting our union. Long term member-joined in 1974. Co-Chair of the Social Committee, member of Conservatory Committee, Houston SAG Awards Committee and Media Coordinator for SAG Awards, cast member of Houston S2S. Past experience includes serving on a variety of committees as a chairperson and/or member and as a board president, including organizing events on local and state levels. Together we will make a difference in our local.

09. LIZ R. GRAHAM – I started my career in broadcasting in San Francisco, mainly as an airborne reporter for KCBS, where I won an RTNDA for best traffic reporting. I continued working in radio and TV after moving to Detroit, where I was elected treasurer of the AFTRA local. I'm currently on the SAG-AFTRA Houston-Austin local board and co-chair the Houston Conservatory. I have always, and will continue to, work on behalf of our members, to give them every opportunity to improve their skills and enrich their resume. We are strongest when we are united. Yours in solidarity.

President - 2 year termVote for no more than one (1).

1st Vice President - 2 year termVote for no more than one (1).

2nd Vice President - 2 year termVote for no more than one (1).


01. MYKLE McCOSLIN – As a National Board Member I will make sure our local’s voice is heard and that action take place when the concerns affecting our local arise. A member of SAG & AFTRA for 18 years, I bring the experience of working our Union contracts in Los Angeles, New York, and now in the South, and am passionate about the needs of working actors outside of the major markets in right-to-work states. Currently serving as a Houston-Austin Local Board Member, SAG-AFTRA Houston Conservatory Co-Chair, I have brought positive change to our local and nationally as a Houston-Austin Local Convention Delegate at our Inaugural SAG-AFTRA Convention and on our National Commercials Contracts Committee. www.myklemccoslin.com



IMPORTANT: Before marking your ballot, please read the “Voting Instructions”. Following these instructions assures that your vote will be cast properly.An Integrity Voting Systems® Product

©2005-2015 Integrity Voting Systems®

Mark Ovals Like This

Using a Black or dark pen only:

DO NOT use red ink, highlighter oranything other than a dark pen!

SAG-AFTRAVOTER’S GUIDE

AND

VOTING INSTRUCTIONSFOR THE 2015 HOUSTON-AUSTIN LOCAL ELECTION

The candidates have been requested to provide, at their discretion, statements for this brochure in accordance with rules outlined in the SAG-AFTRA Constitution and the Nominating and Elections Policy (“Guidelines”). Except as set forth in the guidelines, statements will be printed exactly as submitted.THE CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS IN THIS BROCHURE ARE SOLELY THOSE OF EACH OF THE CANDIDATES. SAG-AFTRA DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY OF THE CONTENTS OF, OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THESE STATEMENTS.If a candidate for any office is unopposed, the candidate shall be declared elected without the necessity of a membership vote. Please note that the following candidates ran unopposed and will be installed in office on August 20, 2015:Secretary - Amey Richards.

15204310011520431001

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANTMAKE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS

Failure to follow these instructions could jeopardize your vote.

Read completely before casting your vote.

Your blue HOUSTON-AUSTIN LOCAL Election Packet contains four pieces: 1. A “Voter’s Guide and Voting Instructions” Sheet – printed two sides, showing all candidates and statements. 2. A blue coded Ballot. 3. A blue “Secret Ballot” Envelope. 4. A blue “Business Reply Mail” Return Envelope.

Step 1When you are ready to vote, use a black or dark pen to solidly mark the appropriate oval next to your choice of candidate for each office on your Ballot. Please note that ANY mark inside of an oval constitutes a vote for that candidate.

The ballot is scanned by optical scanners. If you make an error, you MAY request a replacement ballot. Contact SAG-AFTRA by telephone at 323-549-6458 or by email at [email protected] to request a replacement ballot.

The deadline for requesting a replacement ballot is 12:00 p.m. (PDT) on Tuesday, August 04, 2015.

Step 2Remove the numbered stub on the ballot and retain for your records.

Step 3Seal only your voted blue coded Ballot in the blue “Secret Ballot” Envelope.DO NOT place more than one ballot in the “Secret Ballot” envelope.

Step 4Put the sealed blue “Secret Ballot” Envelope into the blue “Business Reply Mail” Return Envelope addressed to SAG-AFTRA c/o Integrity Voting Systems, PO Box 691463, Houston, TX 77269-9928.

USE THE SUPPLIED OFFICIAL BLUE RETURN ENVELOPE. If it is missing, you MUST request a replacement return envelope. Contact SAG-AFTRA by telephone at 323-549-6458 or by email at [email protected] to request a replacement return envelope.DO NOT place more than one “Secret Ballot” envelope in the return envelope.

Step 5Mail your completed ballot – no postage is required. Include ONLY your blue coded Houston-Austin ballot (in its blue secret ballot envelope) in the enclosed “Business Reply Mail” return envelope.DO NOT include your GREEN National Officers Ballot in the BLUE “Business Reply Mail” return envelope.

A search of the returned envelopes will be conducted to assure that a replacement ballot is not a duplicate vote. Should two return envelopes be found from the same voter (an original and a replacement), only the ballot in the original envelope will be counted.

THIS IS A SECRET BALLOT: Before the “Secret Ballot” Envelope is opened, it is removed and separated from the Return Envelope.

BE SURE TO VOTE IMMEDIATELYYour Ballot must be received via U.S. Mail at the Houston Post Office Box by 8:00 AM (CDT) Friday, August 07, 2015.

NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER - 4 year termVote for no more than one (1).



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