Whereas, the AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to help promote the interests of AFTRA and its members; and
Whereas, AFTRA members derive significant benefits from the work of the AFTRA Foundation; and
Whereas, GoodSearch is an Internet search engine, powered by Yahoo, that donates fifty percent (50%) of its advertising revenue to charitable organizations; and
Whereas, individuals who use GoodSearch may select a charity to receive a donation each time they use the search engine; and
Whereas, no funds are expended by charitable organizations to participate in the GoodSearch program;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the 2007 AFTRA Convention go on record to encourage the AFTRA Foundation to become a listed charitable organization with GoodSearch or a similar program; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the 2007 AFTRA Convention encourages all AFTRA members to select the AFTRA Foundation as their designated charity.
Approved unanimously by the AFTRA Chicago Local Delegation
Adopted 7/21/07