tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.comments2018-03-13T06:36:47.886-04:00Council ConnectionAllan Teichmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649593764606744560noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-77050846283261996202014-05-06T16:58:53.476-04:002014-05-06T16:58:53.476-04:00well said.well said.Stefano Giulianettinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-31726623864938078452014-04-06T19:34:47.255-04:002014-04-06T19:34:47.255-04:00Sounds very fair. Well done Council!Sounds very fair. Well done Council!Stefano Giulianettinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-15507211647650086732014-03-27T11:04:23.345-04:002014-03-27T11:04:23.345-04:00I think that's a great step forward. Thanks, ...I think that's a great step forward. Thanks, Allan.Jeremy Crittendennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-44910702302054233372014-02-11T08:41:28.461-05:002014-02-11T08:41:28.461-05:00Sorry for the delay. I don't have detailed mem...Sorry for the delay. I don't have detailed membership info from that time, but one of the documents from that referendum refer to a membership in good standing of about 4700. Currently, our membership in good standing is 5700.Allan Teichmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649593764606744560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-72318114146529109182014-02-09T14:09:49.707-05:002014-02-09T14:09:49.707-05:00can I ask what was the membership number in 1999? ... can I ask what was the membership number in 1999? We're close to 6000 now I understandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-12332430329865678942014-02-05T22:45:05.136-05:002014-02-05T22:45:05.136-05:00Thanks for your expression of support! Sorry for t...Thanks for your expression of support! Sorry for the delay in posting - I’ve been on the road for member meetings, and just got back today.<br /><br />In 2011, Council originally proposed an increase that was only for basic dues. As you correctly note, that is where the inflation problem really lies. However, members did not approve that proposal, many because they felt Equity should revisit the Allan Teichmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649593764606744560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-41964182463987606012014-02-03T11:59:55.238-05:002014-02-03T11:59:55.238-05:00I want to assert before these questions that I hav...I want to assert before these questions that I have the utmost respect for Equity and all the work you all do.<br /><br />Money is always a hard topic - especially when we as theatre actors do not have a lot of it. <br /><br />Here are my questions: considering that the working dues Equity takes are percentage based and therefore as our wages go up with inflation, so does the money that Equity Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-19122522978249078542014-01-09T20:14:22.341-05:002014-01-09T20:14:22.341-05:00Paula,
thank youPaula,<br />thank yousharon DiGenovahttp://www.hollyshopeforanimalsinneed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-3250169076831209672013-10-22T14:11:15.364-04:002013-10-22T14:11:15.364-04:00Thanks for this, Allan. Sometimes we operate in a ...Thanks for this, Allan. Sometimes we operate in a bit of a bubble and the comparison is encouraging.Ian Farthingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-57302991906714623932013-06-10T18:31:59.122-04:002013-06-10T18:31:59.122-04:00It was a lot easier to do when we had 10 issues pe...It was a lot easier to do when we had 10 issues per year, but I'll pass the idea on to our editor. It may be a good way to encourage member insight into the association. Allan Teichmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649593764606744560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-32515014276900605482013-06-10T16:29:39.229-04:002013-06-10T16:29:39.229-04:00I miss reading about the concessions in the old ne...I miss reading about the concessions in the old newsletters. I found them to be a fascinating look into the peculiarities of shows across the country. Nicole Hannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-23836386380335458912013-03-08T16:23:32.568-05:002013-03-08T16:23:32.568-05:00Your ability to speak to both sides of the equatio...Your ability to speak to both sides of the equation is appreciated. Thank you!Allan Teichmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649593764606744560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-42649920144502276652013-03-08T11:32:36.583-05:002013-03-08T11:32:36.583-05:00As an engager, I agree that it can be frustrating,...As an engager, I agree that it can be frustrating, but as a member, I fully endorse and appreciate this benefit of having an Association like Equity looking out for my money. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-25720717408327581742012-12-13T08:03:01.994-05:002012-12-13T08:03:01.994-05:00Very interesting to see the wide range of topics t...Very interesting to see the wide range of topics that members are interested in pursuing. It was also great to see that so many members responded to the invitation to submit ideas. I feel optimistic that this new advisory committee format will bring about some good results, and engage more members in the things that concern them.<br />Dawn Obokatanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-51801743427007140402012-08-15T11:54:51.852-04:002012-08-15T11:54:51.852-04:00Thanks again for this session Allan! I got answer...Thanks again for this session Allan! I got answers for my main concerns. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-40452930832085307252012-04-18T19:34:43.702-04:002012-04-18T19:34:43.702-04:00I wholeheartedly agree that this new approach make...I wholeheartedly agree that this new approach makes much more sense. Thank you to council for the time and effort spent in formulating this proposal.Ian Farthingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-21292453955904213912012-04-15T13:39:36.431-04:002012-04-15T13:39:36.431-04:00this sounds great!
-Stefano, Vancouverthis sounds great!<br />-Stefano, VancouverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-25957640571020613402012-04-10T15:23:26.947-04:002012-04-10T15:23:26.947-04:00Yay Arden!!
(from Sandy Winsby)Yay Arden!!<br />(from Sandy Winsby)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-60566033701745546352012-02-14T20:25:30.452-05:002012-02-14T20:25:30.452-05:00Thanks for the supportive comments.
Most of the i...Thanks for the supportive comments.<br /><br />Most of the interactions are cordial and productive. Some of them, however... It's really no different than the service counter at the big box store I mentioned. Most of those are probably just fine as well, but some of them... We have the same mix of human beings in our association as the world at large does. We just happen to be particularly Allan Teichmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649593764606744560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-60757147118891921482012-02-14T17:26:26.681-05:002012-02-14T17:26:26.681-05:00As someone who lives and encompasses the esteemed ...As someone who lives and encompasses the esteemed acting profession and it's long historical virtues into their life, I am horrified that these people are members. Is there anyway we can revoke their membership? The thought of them anywhere NEAR a stage is worthy of the most elongated despondency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-10944297277079913612012-02-14T13:40:37.874-05:002012-02-14T13:40:37.874-05:00Thanks for calling people on their BS. Cuz that...Thanks for calling people on their BS. Cuz that's what it is.<br /><br />I've been dealing with Western Rep Ruth Leggett for my upcoming show, and she's been VERY informed, helpful and friendly. <br /><br />People should learn to use honey, not vinegar to get what they want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-52183626687003645882012-02-14T13:38:09.000-05:002012-02-14T13:38:09.000-05:00Hi Allan,
and thanks for the post on rude members....Hi Allan,<br />and thanks for the post on rude members...they sound just like the occasional rude engager that I have dealt with over the years!<br />I've been a member for over 30 years now, I've often been a deputy and had the privilege of sitting on Council for many years....I wish every member would agree to be a deputy on a show, so that they get the opportunity to better see how John Mac Masterhttp://www.johnmacmaster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-29056059289375382022012-01-24T19:11:00.269-05:002012-01-24T19:11:00.269-05:00Good question. I will examine this in an upcoming ...Good question. I will examine this in an upcoming post. Stay tuned!Allan Teichmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649593764606744560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-29442348172871464132012-01-23T20:25:15.374-05:002012-01-23T20:25:15.374-05:00Allan, thanks for your research and for bringing t...Allan, thanks for your research and for bringing these numbers to light.<br /><br />Has council considered a purchase? In light of interest rates being the lowest they've ever been and also the real estate market beginning a cool. Would it not be prudent to consider the purchase of an asset that eventually will be paid for?<br /><br />Surely, we could pay the same we do now and actually ownJayTSchrameknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536608090550785350.post-69891630001124077922012-01-17T17:06:34.715-05:002012-01-17T17:06:34.715-05:00You're welcome. If there are specific topics y...You're welcome. If there are specific topics you might be interested in, please let me know through the feedback link just below my photo. I focus on recent Council doings, but I'll gladly take requests!Allan Teichmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649593764606744560noreply@blogger.com