June Costumer Newsletter 2015- Click to view

THE COSTUMER
VOLUME 70 NUMBER 6
MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS
JUNE 2015
LOCAL 705 IATSE
2015 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
SHANNON GRADY - $500.00 SANDRA BERKE JORDAN JUNIOR/COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – PARENT – PATRICIA GRAY
Shannon is a senior at John Burroughs High School in Burbank.
She is the daughter of Trica Gray (WF) and Dwayne Grady (local 44).
Shannon will be attending Glendale Community College with a focus on Graphic Design.
NYALLAH NOAH - $2500.00 SANDRA BERKE JORDAN
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – PARENT – CHERYL MARIE NOAH
Nyallah is the daughter of Cheryl Noah (WCM)
She is a senior in the Music Academy at the Ramon C. Cortines
School of the Visual and Performing Arts.
Nyallah plans on attending USC with a major in Creative
Writing and a double minor in Music Industry and Gender Studies.
TISA CHAN - $2000.00 AL DI PARDO SCHOLARSHIP
FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS – PARENT – MARJORIE CHAN
Tisa Rose Chan, daughter of Marjorie Chan (WF), is a graduating senior who is duel-enrolled
at Venice High and Summit View West.
In fall she will be attending the University of Arizona in Tucson as a veterinary science major.
A special thanks to the Scholarship Committee: Cyndy Buckner, Deborah Ash and Satoro Green,
for their hard work in reviewing the applicants.
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Local 705
TV Academy News
On Saturday, June 6, 2015 the Television Academy is
sponsoring a brunch at Scarpetta at the Montage,
Beverly Hills for members, new members and potential
new members to socialize, network and talk about this
year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. This is a great time to
join the Academy and for current members to learn
more about Academy activities.
The Television Academy is the organization behind the
Emmy Awards and is very supportive of Costumers.
Now is a great time to find out what the Academy has
to offer you as members and to see how your vote
matters.
If you are already a member, your invitation will be
mailed to you by the Academy. If not a member, please
use the link membership@emmys.com. If you meet the
qualifications for either Active or Associate Membership
you will be “fast-tracked” and Peer Group signatures
are not needed. Once approved your invitation to the
Brunch will be sent to you.
Motion Picture Costumers Local 705/I.A.T.S.E.
Affiliated with the AFL - CIO
4731 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #201
Valley Village, CA 91607
818.487.5655 818.487.5663 FAX
email: MPC705@aol.com
www.motionpicturecostumers.org
THE COSTUMER
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Executive Board
Steve Ferry – President
Debby Curtis – Vice President
Wanda Leavey – Sec.-Treas. / Asst. B.A.
Bob Iannaccone – Business Representative
Sue Bub – Member-at-Large
Radford Polinsky – Men’s Finished
Cindy Buckner – Women’s Finished
Hossein Namdar – Men’s Custom Made
Renee Nault – Women’s Custom Made
John Van Hout – Costume House Custom Made
Jeff Hartman – Live Television
Carmen Lozano – Costume House
Ryck Schmidt – Sergeant-at-Arms
JUNE 2015
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THE COSTUMER
A LITTLE THIs, A LITTLE THAT . . .
Read the Costumer either in paper form or on the
Local 705 website. See and learn about whats going on
and what activities are being offered. Like it or not, it
affects us all. Attend the four quarterly general membership meetings. Meet and greet with other members. It’s always helpful to speak with them and realize
some issues are common to us all.
A NEW SLATE
The recently concluded election for Local 705 executive
board was the most contentious in recent memory.
There have always been hotly contested elections in
our past history. The previous few more placid contests being the exception rather than the rule. The
result of the election is an executive board with five
returning officers, six new officers, and two positions to
still be decided. The enthusiasm on the part of the
newly elected can only be viewed as a positive asset.
Tempering the exuberance of these half dozen freshman with the seasoned returnees should prove interesting, exciting, and of benefit to us all. I look forward
to working together with this latest incarnation of the
executive board.
Keep the momentum going for the good of us all - past
and present members as well as those in the future.
Our business is changing. We will respond to this evolution with the passion and dedication for which we, as
members, are known. This is how we move into the
future united, strong, and ready for any and all new
challenges.
In Solidarity,
Past disputes and differences can be resolved for the good
of the Local. Beginning anew without any long held
personal grievance or complaints is essential. Unity is
our greatest strength, a lack of which can only breed
weakness.
Bob
“Unity, to be real,
must stand the
severest strain
without breaking.”
While some candidates ran unopposed, there was a
record number of candidates for many positions. It
signifies a greater involvement by our members. It can
be hoped that this increased desire for participation
will continue to grow. While the ballots cast increased
to 642 compared to 497 in 2012 these additional 145
votes marked a participation increase of only 29.2%.
Unfortunately, even with these increased numbers less
than 1/3 of our membership voted. The importance of
our election cannot be understated. This is your Local,
support it. This past election offered more diverse
choices for every position than any other in recent
history. Members were given a choice to decide the
future course to be taken. It’s ironic that with the
activity involved in the campaign ballot return was still
only around 30%.
-- Mahatma Gandhi
It is hoped that the energy of the new executive board
will help energize apathetic members to partake of
what Local 705 offers all members. Such various activities from the 705/892 mixer, brunch preceding the
Hollywood Costume exhibition, to education classes
and seminars are offered. The union is here to work for
and with you. It can’t do so if you choose not to take
part.
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JUNE 2015
EXECUTIVE BOArD MEETING MINUTES
Brother Polinsky questioned whether new members sworn in on
April 14, 2015 were eligible to vote in the election for the office
of President. Brother Iannaccone reminded members of the
Executive Board that members must be on the Election Roster
the day before nominations are held to be able to vote in that
election; thus, new members sworn in the next day would not be
eligible. The Local’s attorney, Hope Singer, concurred. Brother
Polinsky suggested that an advisory to the next Election
Committee include the suggestion that although bringing one’s
work paycheck stubs to a meeting wherein nominations will be
held was preferable, candidates that forget or didn’t expect to be
nominated should be given a 5 day grace period. This was
agreed by consensus of the Executive Board members.
May 5, 2015
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Present: Debby Curtis, Wanda Leavey, Bob Iannaccone, Sue
Bub, Radford Polinsky, Carmen Lozano, Hossein Namdar,
Renee Nault and John Van Hout.
Excused: Steve Ferry, Cindy Buckner, Jeff Hartman, Jeff
Schoenberg, Stephanie Fox-Kramer and Kathy Monderine.
CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-President Debby Curtis called the meeting to order at
7:12 PM and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the
E-Board Meeting of April 7, 2015, the General Membership
meeting of April 11, 2015 and the Election Committee meeting
minutes of April 21, 2015. Brother Radford Polinsky moved to
approve the minutes with an amendment to correct the spelling
of Election on the Election Committee minutes of April 21, 2015;
as well as the spelling of Sister Sue Bub’s name. Sister Renee
Nault moved to 2nd. The motion was carried unanimously.
SECRETARY-TREASURER’S /
ASST. BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Financial Report
Sister Leavey and the Executive Board members reviewed the
April 2015 financial report and found the Local within the 2015
budget. Sister Leavey reminded members of the Executive Board
that any monies set aside in the 2015 budget as line items for
particular categories; such as the Custom Made Field Representative position would not carry over to the next year’s budget,
but need to be reviewed and reentered, if so desired. There is no
carry over.
CHANGE OF ORDER OF BUSINESS
Brother Polinsky moved to change the order of business to
accommodate Hope Singer, the Local’s attorney. Sister Carmen
Lozano moved to 2nd. The motion was carried unanimously.
Sister Curtis reported that it had been brought to her attention
whether incumbent officers only should be allowed to use the
Business Office’s postage machine for their campaign post cards,
as has been Custom and Practice for many years. Ms. Singer
reported that under Federal Labor Law an incumbent should
not have an advantage over any other candidate. She explained
that this was usually applied to incumbent candidates who promoted their candidacy through newsletters or campaigning on
work time while visiting members on set, which is illegal and a
violation of Federal law. It would have to be proved that use
of the Business Office’s postage machine provided the same
advantage, since the incumbent had paid for the service from his
or her own funds. Discussion followed. Brother Polinsky moved
that an Executive Board member contact each candidate for
Business Representative to use the Business Office’s postage
machine for a second mailing, should they desire to use it.
Discussion followed. Brother Polinsky amended his motion
adding the phrase, “those who did not have access to the
postage machine before, at their own expense.” Sister Lozano
moved to 2nd. The motion carried unanimously. Sister Wanda
Leavey volunteered to notify the other candidates for Business
Representative, other than the incumbent, of their option to use
the postage machine, at their own expense, should they so
desire.
Sister Leavey reminded members of the upcoming annual Mixer
with Local 892, on May 19, 2015 at the Sportmen’s Lodge. The
Mixer will be from 6:30PM to 10PM and she hoped many members would attend as it is a good opportunity to meet and network
with other Costume Designers and Costume Supervisors.
OLD BUSINESS
Brother Iannaccone noted that after consulting with the Local’s
attorney, Hope Singer, it was decided to publish in the newsletter an explanation as to the reason the office of the President
was left vacant on their ballots and why another Special Meeting will be called for the General Membership to re-open
nominations for the office of President. Sister Leavey noted
that she, as well as Brother Jeff Schoenberg, received letters
from International President Matt Loeb, explaining the reasons
he found Brother Schoenberg ineligible; as well as noting his
accomplishments and hard work for Local 705.
Brother Iannaccone shared “bullet points” that had been agreed
upon during the recent Contract negotiations to the members
of the Executive Board. He asked that outside publication or
discussion of these points be kept confidential until the IA
concludes and signs the Agreement.
The Local’s attorney explained what was discussed and voted on
to Brother Bob Iannaccone and Sister Bub, regarding other
candidates nominated for Business Representative, other than
the incumbent, access to the postage machine in the Business
Office.
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NEW BUSINESS
sPECIAL EXECUTIVE BOArD
Brother Iannaccone reported that the drive to give away bicycles
to under privileged children as “Christmas in July” and supported
by the IATSE was open for donations again as the Local had
supported in the past. Sister Lozano moved to purchase 5
bicycles as a donation from the Local and Sister Bub moved to
2nd. The motion was carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2015
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Present: Debby Curtis, Wanda Leavey, Bob Iannaccone,
Stephanie Fox-Kramer, Radford Polinsky, Renee Nault, Hossein
Namdar, John Van Hout, Carmen Lozano, Sue Bub and Kathy
Monderine
Excused: Steve Ferry, Cindy Buckner, Jeff Hartman and Jeff
Schoenberg.
Brother Iannaccone reported that Chandra Teffler a Womens
Finished costumer has requested to transfer her classification to
Womens Custom Made and had been approved by all members
of both membership committees. Sister Renee Nault moved to
accept her reclassification request and Sister Lozano moved to
2nd. The motion carried unanimously.
CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sister Curtis mentioned that she would like the Constitution
and By-Laws Committee with the consensus of the Executive
Board to consider amending the Local’s Constitution and ByLaws to make the position of Vice-President of the Local also
an IATSE Convention Delegate. The Executive Board agreed
by consensus and Brothers Polinsky and Van Hout agreed to
take her request to the next committee.
Vice-President Debby Curtis called the meeting to order at
7:03PM.
BALLOT PRESENTATION BY ELECTION COMMITTEE
Sister Tess Inman, Chair of the Election Committee, presented
the ballots to the Executive Board for approval. She explained the
reasons why the office of President would not be on the ballot.
Discussion ensued. Brother Radford Polinsky read Article 3,
Section 2, of the Motion Picture Costumers Constitution and
By-Laws. Brother Polinsky reminded the Executive Board that
per the Motion Picture Costumers Constitution and By-Laws,
the Local must call a Special Meeting of the General Membership for Nominations for President.
Sister Bub requested to go on record and thanked Sister Leavey
for her service to the Executive Board and the Local. Sister
Leavey expressed her gratitude and thanks, as well as desire to
continue to serve Local 705, whether in committees or conventions as a delegate.
Ms. Hope Singer, the attorney for the Local, explained that the
candidate had withdrawn. Discussion ensued.
Sister Bub suggested addressing the right of nominees to distribute campaign literature at the meeting in which they were
nominated and if that action was legal or illegal under Federal
Labor Law, as it is not mentioned in the Local’s Constitution
and By-Laws. She suggested an officer of the Local contact the
Local’s attorney, Hope Singer, and ask for interpretation of this
act. If deemed legal, she would like an apology given to the
accused persons. Discussion followed. Sister Bub also asked if
other aspects of nominations could also be researched. The
members of the Executive Board agreed in consensus.
Sister Stephanie Fox-Kramer remarked that her last name on
the ballot was not hyphenated, as is her proper legal name.
Discussion ensued. Sister Fox-Kramer noted that although the
spelling was incorrect, she would allow it on the ballot as is.
Sister Curtis asked for a consensus of the Executive Board to
approve the ballots as printed. The consensus approved the
ballots without the office of President listed.
Sister Carmen Lozano moved to hold a Special General Membership Meeting for the nominations for the office of President
on May 9, 2015 and to send ballots out to the membership
within the 10 day period following to the membership. Brother
Polinsky moved to 2nd. The motion was carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Executive Board meeting will be held on Tues.,
June 9, 2015.
Brother Polinsky moved to adjourn and Sister Lozano moved to
2nd.
NEW BUSINESS
Respectfully Submitted,
Sister Wanda Leavey moved to sponsor the Local 892 Retirement Dinner for $450 honoring Sister Mary Rose, and Sister
Bub moved to 2nd. The motion was carried.
Wanda Leavey
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
ADJOURNMENT
Brother Van Hout moved to adjourn and Sister Lozano moved
to 2nd.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wanda Leavey
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
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JUNE 2015
special EXECUTIVE BOArD MEETING MINUTES
May 12, 2015 – continued
May 12, 2015 – 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Delegates-at-Large
Sue Bub – 366
Wanda Leavey – 335
Adam West – 325
Hector Morales – 302
Steve Ferry – 295
Kathy Monderine – 286
Paul DeLucca – 271
Deborah Ash – 262
Kristina West – 262
Bethany Bohatila – 259
Heather Chaffee – 202
Present: Wanda Leavey, Bob Iannaccone, Sue Bub, Radford
Polinsky, Renee Nault, John Van Hout and Carmen Lozano.
Excused: Steve Ferry, Debby Curtis, Cindy Buckner, Jeff
Hartman, Hossein Namdar, Stephanie Fox-Kramer, Jeff
Schoenberg and Kathy Monderine.
CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sister Sue Bub called the meeting to order at 7:18 PM.
BALLOT PRESENTATION BY ELECTION COMMITTEE
Sister Tess Inman, Chairperson of the Election Committee, presented the Election results to the Executive Board members.
Sister Inman requested confidentiality from the Executive Board
members, until the Local officially releases the results. She
noted that the Local received back 639 ballots from those sent
out. Sister Inman then read the Election results from the
accounting firm of Bernard Kotkin & Co., LLP to the Executive Board as follows:
Vice President – Deborah Curtis – 504 votes
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative & IATSE
Convention Delegate – Bethany
Bohatila – 154 votes
Business Representative & IATSE Convention Delegate –
Bob Iannaccone – 232 votes
Sergeant-at-Arms – Rebecca Graves – 503 votes
Sister Wanda Leavey moved to accept the Election results as
presented and Sister Carmen Lozano moved to 2nd. The
motion was carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Brother Polinsky moved to adjourn and Sister Bub moved to 2nd.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wanda Leavey
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
May 18, 2015
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Member-at-Large – Lisa Harris – 505 votes
Member-at-Large Alternate – TBD
Men’s Finished – Noel Leonard – 40 votes
Men’s Finished Alternate – Radford Polinsky – 34 votes
Women’s Finished – Heather Carleton – 189 votes
Women’s Finished Alternate – Nancy Grossi – 89 votes
Live Television – Jeff Hartman – 1 vote
Live Television Alternate – TBD
Costume House – Carmen Lozano – 10 votes
Costume House Alternate – TBD
Men’s Custom Made – TBD
Men’s Custom Made Alternate – TBD
Women’s Custom Made – Deborah Ash – 38 votes
Women’s Custom Made Alternate – Catherine Wall – 34 votes
Costume House Custom Made – John Van Hout – 73 votes
Costume House Custom Made Alternate – TBD
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Present: Wanda Leavey, Bob Iannaccone, Sue Bub, Radford
Polinsky, Carmen Lozano, Renee Nault and John Van Hout.
Excused: Steve Ferry, Debby Curtis, Cindy Buckner, Jeff
Hartman, Hossein Namdar, Stephanie Fox-Kramer, Jeff
Schoenberg and Kathy Monderine.
CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sister Sue Bub called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
BALLOT PRESENTATION BY ELECTION COMMITTEE
Sister Tess Inman, Election Committee, Chairperson, presented
the ballot for the office of President of Local 705, for approval
by the Executive Board. Sister Wanda Leavey moved to
approve the ballot as presented. Sister Carmen Lozano moved
to 2nd. The motion was carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
IATSE CONVENTION DELEGATES
Men’s Finished – Noel Leonard – 207 votes
Women’s Finished – Heather Carleton – 173 votes
Live Television – TBD
Costume House – Carmen Lozano – 342 votes
Men’s Custom Made – Larry Carns – 2 votes
Women’s Custom Made – Lynda Arnold – 136 votes
(continued in next column)
THE COSTUMER
Brother Radford Polinsky moved to adjourn. Sister Bub moved
to 2nd.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wanda Leavey
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
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JUNE 2015
Contract News
You will be receiving
by postal mail a summary for
the Basic Contract
negotiations for 2015.
Please read them carefully.
Contract Service News
Please pay close attention to
any mail from CSATF.
Industry Experience Roster
removal letters are being sent out.
Call the business office and speak
with Bob Iannaccone
about filing a protest.
IATSE HEALTH CARE SEMINAR
IT’S A SEMINAR! IT’S A PARTY!
CELEBRATE MEDICARE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
MEDICARE FOR ALL!
Cradle to Grave EVERYBODY in Nobody Out
(It’s what Grandma got)
Great Care Low Cost Health Care
July 25, 2015, IA Healthcare Seminar
Location: IATSE Local 80, Burbank, CA
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Waffles and toppings will be served
(No Waffling on Healthcare)
Program Begins: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Concluding at 1:00 PM
Closing: 12:30 PM Balloons and Raffle Prizes
RSVP by Calling: 818-752-2400 Ext. 7
$10.00 Sign-up Fee (Payment at the door)
Bring an IATSE family or friend free
JUNE 2015
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ELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2015
May 12, 2015 – continued
Present: Tess Inman, Chairperson, G.Ann Mitschek, Co-chairperson, Perry Ash, Dodie Shepard, Victoria Skinner, Sara Bacon,
Kelly Cercone, Sheila Boateng and David Profeta. Office Staff:
Mary Zuniga, Clara Vega and Adriana Crawford.
CONVENTION DELEGATES
Men’s Finished – Noel Leonard with 207 votes
Women’s Finished – Heather Carleton with 173 votes
Live Television – TBD
Costume House – Carmen Lozano with 342 votes
Men’s Custom Made – Larry Carns with 2 votes
Women’s Custom Made – Lynda Arnold with 136 votes
The Committee met at 7 PM to present the ballots to the Executive Board for approval.
The Committee began assembling the ballots at 7:15 PM and
finished at 11:00 PM. The ballots were mailed at the Chandler
Station post office at 11:30 PM, by G.Ann Mitschek, Perry
Ash, Mary Zuniga, Adriana Crawford and Clara Vega.
Delegates-at-Large:
Sue Bub – 366
Wanda Leavey – 335
Adam West – 325
Hector Morales – 302
Steve Ferry – 295
Kathy Monderine – 286
Paul DeLucca – 271
Deborah Ash – 262
Kristina West – 262
Bethany Jane Bohatila – 259
Heather Chaffee – 202
Stephanie Schoelzel – 185
Submitted by,
Tess Inman
G.Ann Mitschek
May 12, 2015 – 7:15 PM
Present: Tess Inman, Chairperson, G.Ann Mitschek, Co-chairperson
Respectfully Submitted ,
Sister Tess Inman read the Election results from the accounting
firm of Bernard Kotkin & Co., LLP to the Executive Board as
follows:
Tess Inman
Election Committee Chairperson
Vice-President – Deborah Curtis with 504 votes.
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative & IATSE
Convention Delegate – Bethany Bohatila with 154 votes.
Business Representative & IATSE Convention Delegate –
Bob Iannaccone with 232 votes.
Sergeant-at-Arms – Rebecca Graves with 503 votes.
ELECTION COMMITTEE – BALLOT FOR PRESIDENT
May 18, 2015 – 7:10 PM
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Member-at-Large – Lisa Harris with 505 votes.
Member-at-Large Alternate - TBD
Men’s Finished – Noel Leonard with 40 votes.
Men’s Finished Alternate – Radford Polinsky with 34 votes.
Women’s Finished – Heather Carleton with 189 votes.
Women’s Finished Alternate – Nancy Grossi with 89 votes
Live Television – Jeff Hartman with 1 vote
Live Television Alternate – TBD
Costume House – Carmen Lozano with 10 votes
Costume House Alternate – TBD
Men’s Custom Made – TBD
Men’s Custom Made Alternate – TBD
Women’s Custom Made – Deborah Ash with 38 votes
Women’s Custom Made Alternate – Catherine Wall
with 34 votes
Costume House Custom Made – John Van Hout
with 73 votes
Costume House Custom Made Alternate – TBD
JUNE 2015
Present: Tess Inman, Chairperson, G.Ann Mitschek, Co-chairperson, Perry Ash, Dodie Shepard, Victoria Skinner, Sara Bacon,
and Sheila Boateng. Office Staff: Mary Zuniga, Clara Vega
and Adriana Crawford.
The Committee met at 7:10 PM to present the ballot for the
office of President only to the Executive Board for approval.
The Committee began assembling the ballots at 7:20 PM and
finished at 9:45 PM. The ballots were mailed at the Chandler
Station post office at 10:15 PM, by G.Ann Mitschek, Perry
Ash, Mary Zuniga, Clara Vega and Adriana Crawford.
Submitted by,
Tess Inman
G.Ann Mitschek
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sPECIAL GENErAL MEMBErsHIP MEETING MINUTES
May 9, 2015 – 11:00 AM
IN MEMORIAM
CALL TO ORDER
President Steve Ferry called the meeting to order at 11:05 AM and asked
the membership to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
SUE MOORE
WOMEN’S FINISHED
PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENT
January 31, 1942 – May 1, 2015
President Ferry explained that the singular purpose for the calling of this
of this meeting of the General Membership is to hold nominations for
the office of President of Local 705, who shall also serve as Delegate to
the various IATSE conventions. He reported that no commentary
would be allowed, only nominations.
A member since 1977. Sue’s credits include:
Jurassic Park, Rain Man & Stand By Me.
She is survived by her daughter Kelly Porter (WF),
son-in-law Mitchell Kenney (MF),
grandson Jimmy Kenney (MF) and
nephews Matt Jerome (MF) & Beau Desmond (MF).
INTRODUCTION OF OFFICERS AND STAFF
Brother Ferry introduced the Local 705 Executive Board members and
Office Staff in attendance: Vice-President, Debby Curtis; SecretaryTreasurer and Asst. Business Representative, Wanda Leavey; Business
Representative, Bob Iannaccone; Member-at-Large, Sue Bub; Men’s
Finished, Radford Polinsky; Women’s Finished, Cindy Buckner; Men’s
Custom Made, Hossein Namdar; Women’s Custom Made, Renee
Nault; Costume House Custom Made, John Van Hout; Member-atLarge Alternate, Kathy Monderine; Women’s Finished Alternate,
Stephanie Fox-Kramer, Women’s Custom Made Alternate, Jeff
Schoenberg and Sergeant-at-Arms, Hector Morales. Also, Office
Administrator, Mary Zuniga and Office Staff, Adriana Crawford.
Brother Ferry also introduced Election Committee Chairperson, Tess
Inman and asked Sister Inman to come forward and lead the membership in the nominations for President of the Local.
BILL BURCHETTE
COSTUME HOUSE
September 18, 1948 – May 10, 2015
Bill was a long time employee of Western Costume,
where he began his career in 1976. He was known for
his warm personality and extensive costume knowledge.
NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT
— EDUCATION COMMITTEE NEWS —
Sister Inman opened the nominations for the office of President and
IATSE Convention Delegate. Brother Ferry reminded members that
they must have proper verification of 120 days of employment in the
last 36 months today. The nominees included Nickolaus Brown, Kelly
O’Gurian and Susanna Sandke.
The Education Committee invites all members of
Local 705 to custom made house Muto-Little
to meet owners Antoinette Muto and Kimberly Little,
along with custom made professional Renee Nault,
who will continue our teaching presentation of
A Fitting Partnership with a new workshop entitled:
Brother Ferry commented that he was interested in forming a committee to address P.A.’s and bringing them into our fold.
Building Costumes for Creative Success
and a Balanced Budget:
Partnering with a 705 Custom Made House
Brother Ferry announced that ballots for the election of President of the
Local would be mailed out to members by May 18th and would need
to be received back by no later than June 9th, 2015. He also reported
that candidates may bring postcards for promoting their candidacy to
the Business Office to be addressed and may use the postage machine
in the office, as long as they pay for the postage used.
Did you know that Local 705 custom made manufacturers
understand script breakdowns and budgets? Gain insights from
highly trained custom made experts about construction
considerations for best results for the web, television and film.
Learn how to avoid unanticipated costs of costume construction
that will send your project over budget. Get wise to how engaging
a custom made house before you meet with your director will lay
the groundwork for your creative success.
Josh Adams from the law offices of Bush, Singer and Gottlieb, our Local’s
attorneys introduced himself as substituting for Hope Singer; if any
members had any legal questions.
ADJOURNMENT
Sister Inman made a motion to adjourn and Sister Cindy Buckner
moved to 2nd.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015 AT 1:00 P.M.
Please R.S.V.P. to mdasoulcat@aol.com.
This workshop has a maximum of forty (40) spaces
open for enrollment.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wanda Leavey
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
THE COSTUMER
Enrollment cut-off date June 17th at 5:00 p.m.
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THE COSTUMER
OUT & ABOUT WITH FIELD REP. NOEL LEONARD
We are experiencing a very busy production season. Here are some of the projects being done, and the crews that are doing them:
Television:
“Playing House”
Costume Designer: Molly Grundman Gerbori*
Supervisor: Shannon Moore
Costumers: Rachel Stivers, Natasha Konowallow,
Carlie Tracey, Ednita Trivino
“Love”
Supervisor: Nicole Capasso
Costumers: Camille Garmendia, Meesh Darnyi,
Jade Graham, Kara Stanford
"Hateful Eight" Crew
Left to right:
Top Row: Anita Brown (Costumer), Anastacia Magoutas (Costumer),
Courtney Hoffman (Designer)*, Quentin Tarantino (Director),
Bob Moore Jr. (Costumer)
Bottom Row: Tricia Yoo (Costumer), Christina Ingalls (PA),
Joshua Coleman (Costumer), Jonny Prey (Supervisor)*
Not Pictured: Nora Pedersen (Costumer)
* Dual Card Holders
“Extant”
Supervisor: Carol Kunz
Costumers: Steve Ferry, Antonitta Barnes,
Raquel Jaffe-Day, Nickolaus Brown
WCM: Joanne Trotter
“Soul Man”
Supervisor: Dolores Ybarra
Supervisor: Devon Patterson
Costumers: Leah Wright-Lewis, Evelyn Martinez,
Diane Bunch, Roselee Showe,
Shirley Lipscomb
MCM: Carlos Felix
Feature:
“Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday”
Supervisor: Charlene Amateau
Costumers: Hayley Stuppel, Ric Spencer,
Susan Strubel, Roric Ruegsegger,
Steven Zimbelman, Kalen Dawson
MCM: Carlos Felix
* Dual Card Holder
Design Showcase West
UCLA is holding its Design Showcase West,
their national portfolio review on Saturday,
June 6,2015 at Freud Playhouse on campus.
Local 705 is co-host of the event.
The DSW, al fresco luncheon and student celebration is free to all 705 members.
For more information,please call (310) 825-7008.
THE COSTUMER
“Married” Crew
left to right:
Andrew Slyder (Costumer), Mona May (Costume Designer), Jennifer
Herenkohl (Costumer), Mary Beth Ramsey (Costume Supervisor),
Caroline Patterson (Costumer)
Not pictured: Susan Saldutti (Costumer)
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JUNE 2015
JUNE
ISSUE
MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS
IATSE LOCAL 705
4731 LAUREL CANYON BLVD. #201
VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607