SAG ELECTIONS '09: PHILADELPHIA RESULTS

From SAG's press release:

Dear Philadelphia Branch Members:
On September 22, 2009, Screen Actors Guild announced the election results for the Philadelphia Branch elections.
Philadelphia Branch President Tom McCarthy, Branch Vice President Sylvia Kauders, Secretary Harvey Jaffe, Treasurer Gail Lewis, and current Council Members at Large Donna Dundan, Deborah Carn and Tom McNutt welcome the following newly elected candidates to the Philadelphia Branch:
Helen McNutt / National Board Director / three-year termSara Jane Blazo / Council Member at Large / two-year termPatricia Cray / Council Member at Large / two-year termHarvey Jaffe / Council Member at Large / two-year termSylvia Kauders / Council Member at Large / two-year termAdrienne Wehr / Council Member at Large / two-year termJohn Wooten / Council Member at Large / two-year term
Those members elected as Council Members at Large may also be selected as Alternate National Directors who may be called upon to serve at National Board Meetings when the National Board member from the Philadelphia Branch is unavailable to attend.
The newly elected leaders will assume office on September 25, 2009.

SAG ELECTIONS '09: REGIONAL BRANCH DIVISON NEWS

Reports have been coming in regarding election results for the Regional Branches.

At post-time, here's what we know:

SEATTLE: John Patrick Lowrie wins Regional Branch Presidency.

SAN DIEGO: Don Ahles wins and retains RBD Presidency in San Diego.

PHILADELPHIA: Helen McNutt is re-elected.

No official breakdowns or statements yet. We'll post them as they come in.

CAMPAIGN CLOSE-UP: HELEN McNUTT, PHILADELPHIA BRANCH NATIONAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

CAMPAIGN CLOSE-UP: HELEN McNUTT PHILADELPHIA RBD

Helen McNutt is running for re-election in the Philadelphia Branch.

Here is her statement:

"It has been my privilege to serve as your National Board Representative, especially because it has afforded me the opportunity of getting to know so many of you. Securing an “on the ground” SAG staff person for Philadelphia, fighting hard to keep our Pennsylvania Tax Incentive Program, and working diligently on numerous national committees has kept me busy but excited about the future of our Branch. I would appreciate your vote so I can continue my efforts for you."

Helen McNutt is endorsed by Unite For Strength: "I heartily endorse Helen McNutt's candidacy, and urge Philadelphia's SAG members to reelect her to the National Board."
Adam Arkin, SAG Hollywood National Board Representative

"SAG is a national union. I know how important it is to have good representatives in all areas of the country. Helen McNutt is one of those representatives. She has proven that she serves the members from Philadelphia as well as our national membership. That kind of leadership makes us a strong union. It is the kind of leadership that we need so much right now. Helen McNutt deserves your vote."
Sally Field

For more about Helen McNutt and the Philadelphia RBD, visit http://www.unitedunionperformers.org/ and http://www.sag.org/