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SEATTLE AFTRA MEMBERS "ON THE BOARDS"
Seattle AFTRA members Susan Connors, Laura Kenny and Rebecca Olson are currently appearing in Ed Graczyk's comedy "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean." 

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(NOTE TO MEMBERS:  If you have a theatrical production or other industry-related event you would like to see promoted here, please contact AFTRA Northwest Membership Director, Chris Comte at ccomte@aftra.com, or contact the AFTRA Northwest office at 206-282-2506.)

WE REMEMBER MARJORIE NELSON
63-year AFTRA member, actress and activist Marjorie Nelson passed away on February 12th.

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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
It's March already, which means April 15th is right around the corner!  Take some of the sweat out of your Spring by signing up for FREE tax preparation services provided by members of the Seattle performing arts community!

The Kevin Hadley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (KH-VITA) program is open to union members in the greater Seattle area and is currently taking appointments for the 2010 tax season.  Volunteers are trained and accredited by the Internal Revenue Service, and are versed in the specific tax issues common to performers and other members of the industry. 

To take advantage of this free service, please contact AFTRA Northwest Membership Director and KH-VITA Site Coordinator Chris Comte at 206-282-2506 or via email at ccomte@aftra.com.

KIRO-TV REPORTER ASSIGNED TO COVER HAITI EARTHQUAKE
KIRO-TV reporter Angela Russell and her team recently reported on-the-scene from Port-Au-Prince Haitin in the aftermath of a devastating 7.0 earthquake.

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WE MAY HAVE $$ FOR YOU! 
Have you been out of touch with us for a while? Moved a few times and lost track? Been on withdrawal for a few years? Maybe you just worked that one job on “Bill Nye, The Science Guy” ages ago and never really thought about things like residuals? It’s possible we may be holding money for you in our “Unable To Locate” (UTL) account! 

 

The Seattle Local maintains this account specifically to safeguard monies received from producers on behalf of performers for whom we do not have current contact information. Although frequently these individual checks are very small, over time we may receive literally dozens of these for a performer and they can add up to a substantial amount. 

 

If you think you might be owed some back income from an old job, or if you know someone who's been "out of the business" for a while, we urge you to contact the Seattle office and update your mailing record. You never know, you might wind up with a nifty little bonus for your efforts!

Free Annual Credit Reports Available
As the New Year gets underway, one of the most important things you can do is make sure your personal credit reports are in order. Errors or outdated information on these reports can have a significant impact on your credit history as well as affect your ability to get new credit. 

According to Federal law, reporting agencies are required to provide you with one free report each calendar year.

Now, getting access to these reports is simple and fast - and FREE! Click here to get started today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laura Kenny Appointed To Seattle Local Board
Seattle-based actress Laura Kenny has been appointed to serve on the AFTRA Seattle Board of Directors.

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