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THE COSTUMER
VOLUME 70 NUMBER 7
MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS
JULY 2015
LOCAL 705 IATSE
ON JUNE 9, 2015 A MEETING WAS HELD OF THE
OUTGOING & INCOMING EXECUTIVE BOARD
From upper left to lower right:
Heather Carleton, Nancy Grossi, Renee Nault, Catherine Wall, Bob Iannaccone, Deborah Ash, Rebecca Graves,
Noel Leonard, Hossein Namdar, John Van Hout, Wanda Leavey, Lisa Harris, Debby Curtis, Bethany Jane Bohatila,
Nickolaus Brown, Carmen Lozano, Sue Bub, Cindy Buckner, Kathy Monderine.
PRESIDENT ELECTION RESULTS
Local 705
congratulates and welcomes
Nickolaus Brown
as its new President.
We are looking forward to
a wonderful term!
IATSE HEALTH CARE SEMINAR
CELEBRATE MEDICARE’S
50TH ANNIVERSARY
IN MEMORIAM
DEBORAH BINKLEY
WOMEN’S CUSTOM MADE
July 25th, 2015
December 29, 1958 – May 5, 2015
At IATSE Local 80
2520 W. Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA
Deborah started her career at
Eastern Costume in 1998.
Her credits include
Good Night and Good Luck,
10 am – 1 pm
Talladega Nights
and Skeleton Key.
RSVP: 818-752-2400 Ext. 7
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
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All submissions must be received before the 15th of each
month for the upcoming issue. Subscriptions: $12 per year.
Executive Board
Nickolaus Brown – President
Debby Curtis – Vice President
Bethany Jane Bohatila – Sec.-Treas. / Asst. B.A.
Bob Iannaccone – Business Representative
Lisa Harris – Member-at-Large
Noel Leonard – Men’s Finished
Heather Carleton – Women’s Finished
– Men’s Custom Made
Deborah Ash – Women’s Custom Made
John Van Hout – Costume House Custom Made
– Live Television
Carmen Lozano – Costume House
Rebecca Graves – Sergeant-at-Arms
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A LITTLE THIs, A LITTLE THAT . . .
It is also important to remember that as a Costumer,
you are representing all of us. Ours is a unique craft
with special skills and a diverse membership. Be professional and open, but not subservient to cast and
other crew members. Let others learn to appreciate
and respect our occupation by showing them the
true meaning of a class act.
SUMMER IS HERE
The coming of Summer signifies more than days at
the beach and BBQ’S. It marks the return of episodic
television production. A feeling reminiscent of going
back to school, without the new outfits. It is great to
get back to work, even if it means too early Monday
calls and too late Friday wraps.
Keep your eyes and ears open for infractions and the
bending of rules. Safeguards are in place to protect
life, limb and livelihood. It is a good time during prep
to resolve issues before full production commences.
If you feel something is unlawful, illegal and most of
all unsafe, it’s best to ascertain if your suspicions are
true or not. Notify the union office of any issue or
problem. When you get a visit from either the field
representative or the Custom Made field rep, feel
free to speak your mind. If you feel intimidated, take
them aside and let them know you need to speak
with them in private. They are the eyes and ears of
your union, and are there to help you.
Getting back to work brings up some issues we need
to think about and remember. Don’t forget to call in
your work to the Business Office or utilize the
Local’s website. Let the Local know where you are
working and when you started. Place yourself on the
Availability List. Calls are received for crew staffing
and people search our website online. Conversely,
when crewing up, please call into the office for the
Availability List or utilize the Local’s website. It is a
useful tool that we should utilize. In this way, new
work and friendship bonds can be forged.
It is a good time to reclassify, if you have accumulated the days necessary to move up in classification.
If you are approached to supervise, you must be in
the Key classification to perform that job. The Business Office gets “panic calls” from members in a
tizzy needing to reclassify immediately. Reclassification is handled through Contract Services, not the
Local, and cannot happen overnight. The process is
not difficult. It only takes some thought and action
on the member’s part.
These are just a few of the many complexities of being
a Costumer. It is by remembering these myriad details
that make us respected, responsible and resolute in
our working environment. Remember, you are representing the best in our craft and in our union.
Be strong, be safe, and be in touch.
In Solidarity,
Members work on many and various contracts. They
are similar, but different. Rates and benefits vary.
The Business Office is here to help you know for
what wage you are working. An inquiry as to what
contract under which you are working is helpful for
us to steer you in the right direction.
Bob
“Labor cannot stand still.
It must not retreat.
It must go on,
or go under.”
-- Harry Bridges
Remember to use only union costume houses and
workrooms. It might be true that the gentleman or
lady that does alterations at your neighborhood
drycleaners are nice people. Nonetheless by using
nonunion sites you are not only taking work away
from your union brethren; you are encouraging antiunionism.
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EXECUTIVE BOArD MEETING MINUTES
Brother Van Hout, Sister Leavey and Sister Curtis voted to table
the motion. Sister Bub, Brother Iannaccone, Sister Buckner and
Sister Nault voted No. There were no abstentions.
E-BOARD MEETING MINUTES
2012-2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD
June 9, 2015
Sister Bub requested clarification as to whether campaign materials may be distributed immediately after nomination at the
General Membership meeting where nominations take place.
Sister Bub requested an apology be made to anyone told that it
was not. Brother Van Hout moved to have an explanation with
possible apology, on behalf of the Executive Board in the next
newsletter, if so determined. Sister Buckner moved to 2nd. The
motion was carried.
Present: Deborah Curtis, Wanda Leavey, Bob Iannaccone, Sue
Bub, Cindy Buckner, Carmen Lozano, Hossein Namdar, Renee
Nault, John Van Hout and Kathy Monderine.
Excused: Steve Ferry, Radford Polinsky, Jeff Hartman and
Stephanie Fox-Kramer.
CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-President Debby Curtis called the meeting to order at 7:05
PM and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the E-Board
meeting of May 5, 2015, the Special General Membership
meeting minutes of May 9, 2015, the Election Committee minutes of April 21, May 12, and May 18, 2015. Sister Cindy
Buckner moved to approve the minutes and Sister Carmen
Lozano moved to 2nd. The motion carried unanimously.
INSTALLATION OF NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Oath of Office was delivered by Vice-President Curtis to
the Officers and Executive Board of 2015 – 2018; President
Nickolaus Brown, Vice-President Debby Curtis, Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative Bethany Jane Bohatila,
Business Representative Bob Iannaccone, Sergeant-at-Arms
Rebecca Graves and Executive Board members Member-atLarge Lisa Harris, Men’s Finished representative Noel Leonard,
Women’s Finished representative Heather Carleton, Costume
House representative Carmen Lozano, Women’s Custom Made
representative Deborah Ash, and Costume House Custom
Made representative John Van Hout. Alternates attending were
also sworn in: Women’s Finished Alternate Nancy Grossi and
Women’s Custom Made Alternate Catherine Wall.
PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENT’S ELECTION RESULTS
The election results of the Local’s election for President were presented to the Executive Board members by Sister Tess Inman
and Sister G.Ann Mitschek, Co-Chair of the Election Committee. Sister Inman reported that out of the 1,931 ballots mailed
out, 517 were returned. 510 of these ballots were eligible; 7 were
ineligible. Sister Inman then read the results as follows:
Nickolaus Brown – 253
Kelly O’Gurian – 47
Susanna Sandke – 206
Sister Buckner moved to accept the Election results as presented
and Sister Wanda Leavey moved to 2nd. The motion was carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Sister Buckner moved to adjourn and Sister Leavey moved to 2nd.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wanda Leavey
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
OLD BUSINESS
Brother Bob Iannaccone presented a proposal from the Education Committee requesting that Sister Renee Nault, the Custom
Made Field Representative, be sent to Comic-Con for a discussion group there about costuming on July 9, 2015. Brother
Iannaccone suggested that Sister Nault be paid her customary
rate as the Custom Made Field Representative, as well as per
diem and mileage. Sister Sue Bub moved that the Local send
Sister Nault as well as a Custom Made Specialty Costumer to
Comic-Con. Brother John Van Hout moved to 2nd. Discussion ensued regarding financing the event. The motion was
carried. Sister Lozano, Sister Bub, Brother John Van Hout,
Sister Nault and Brother Hossein Namdar voted Aye. Sister
Buckner and Brother Iannaccone voted No. Sister Wanda
Leavey abstained.
EXPLANATION
At the April 11,2015 General Membership Meeting
a question arose of the legality of distributing campaign material. It was announced that it could possibly be Considered inappropriate and against the
constitution.
A review of the constitution and bylaws revealed
these decisions to be correct.If this offended anyone
in anyway, please accept this apology.
— 2012-2015 Executive Board
NEW BUSINESS
Brother Iannaccone presented a request for $1,000 additional
funding from the Education Committee for the Social Media
Education Event. Sister Buckner moved to approve the funding
and Sister Bub moved to 2nd. Discussion ensued. Sister Leavey
moved to table the motion and Brother Van Hout moved to
2nd. The motion was carried. Sister Lozano, Brother Namdar,
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RECUPERATING
BOB BUSH (MF)
from surgery
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
Motion Picture Costumers Local 705 I.A.T.S.E.
Presidential Elections Results
MEETING MINUTES
The accounting firm of Bernard Kotkin & Company LLP
tabulated the votes of the General Election of The Motion
Picture Costumers Local 705 and delivered the results to
the Local as follows:
New E-Board Minutes
June 9, 2015
EXECUTIVE BOARD
* Nickolaus Brown 253
Noel Leonard
1
Kelly O’Gurian
47
Radford Polinsky
1
Susanna Sandke
206
Adam West
1
Tammy Williamson
1
Present: Nickolaus Brown, Debby Curtis, Bethany Jane Bohatila,
Bob Iannaccone, Lisa Harris, Noel Leonard, Heather Carleton,
Carmen Lozano, John Van Hout, Nancy Grossi , Catherine Wall
Guests: Rebecca Graves
Excused: Jeff Hartman
CALL TO ORDER
President Nickolaus Brown called the second meeting to order
at 8:05p.m.
Special Thank you to our Election Committee Co-Chairs
Tess Inman and G Ann Mitschek.
OLD BUSINESS
Apologies for not listing G Ann Mitschek as Co-Chair in
the previous Election Committee minutes submission.
Brother Iannaccone suggested our Custom Made Field Representative Renee Nault plus one other member going to ComicCon 2015 as 705 Representatives. Sister Heather Carleton
moved to send Sister Renee Nault plus one be sent to ComicCon 2015 and Brother John Van Hout 2nd the motion and the
motion was passed unanimously.
Submitted by: Wanda Leavey, Secretary-Treasurer/
Assistant Business Representative
*denotes winner
Brother Iannaccone proposed the Local 705 share in funding a
joint social media education event on August 29 and 30 in
conjunction with the Art Directors Guild, Local 800, and The
Costume Designers Guild. Sister Carleton moved to approve
the expense, Sister Debbie Curtis 2nd the motion. After discussion a vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
RETIRING
NANCY McARDLE
from Western Costume Company
50 years as a proud costumer
Brother Iannaccone reported The Education Committee has
also requested additional $1000.00 funding to be added to their
2015 budget for additional classes and preparation for a class in
January. Brother Van Hout moved that the money be given and
Sister Debby 2nd the motion, the motion passed unanimously.
Volunteers wanted
NEW BUSINESS
President Nickolaus Brown has decided to
continue the membership of all committees for the
present time. He is asking for members interested
in becoming committee members to notify
the business office.
Sister Lozano motioned to start on line voting. Discussion was
had about what committee was appropriate. The motion was
tabled until further information could be obtained.
Brother Iannaccone suggested to Brother Brown that an Election
Committee be chosen as soon as possible to address issues earlier.
Brother Brown spoke of his plan for future committees.
Brother Iannaccone suggested the creation of a Comic-con
committee. Discussion ensued.
Our membership committees are:
Welfare Committee
Budget Committee
Technology Committee
Education Committee
Scholarship Committee
Election Committee
Constitution & Bylaws Committee
ADJOURNMENT
The next Executive Board meeting will be Tuesday July 14, 2015
at 7p.m. Sister Debby moved to adjourn. Brother John 2nd the
motion.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bethany Jane Bohatila
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
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Members enjoying themselves at the Design Showcase West
held on June 6, 2015 at UCLA
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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:
“Rizzoli & Isles”
Costume Designer: Billy Ray McKenna*
Supervisor: Robin Roberts
Costumers: Lydia Shiferaw, Erica Fyhrie,
Summer Browning, Ruben Calderon
“Togetherness”
ABC Studios Costume Department
Costume Designer: Hannah Jacobs*
Supervisor: Katie Saunders
Costumers: Sarah Schuessler, Elizabeth Hanley,
Lili Acevedo, Michelle Matteo
Left to right:
Christy Stubbs-Jamison, Rommy Strater, Kat Connelly,
Janet Jensen (Supervisor), Renee Madison, Carlos Chavez
“Awkward”
Asst. Costume Designer: Kelly Chambers*
Supervisor: Tammy Hynes
Costumers: John Patrick Doyle, Arin Burke,
Cate Adams
“You’re the Worst”
Supervisor: Patricia Peppard
Costumers: Carrie Daly, Lori Angelo,
Kate Lombardi, Jesse Mandel
The 37th Annual Heartbeat of Hollywood
Golf Classic
Left to right:
Roz Wald, Noel Leonard, David Fernandez, Andrew Tebo, Aaron Milsap
* Dual Card Holders
— H EARTBEAT
OF
H OLLYWOOD L ITE —
The 5th Annual Heartbeat of
Hollywood Lite was held on
June 1,2015.
Members and guests enjoying
the day were:
Deborah Ash, Sue Bub with
SAG member Craig Bruenell,
Tammy Williamson, Dodie
Shepard, Bob Iannaccone,
Wanda Leavey and Michael
Downing (Local 665).
This event benefits the Motion
Picture & Television Fund. Join
us next year for a day of sun
and fun for a worthy cause.
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— COMING SOON —
– BOOK NEWS –
A Joint Social Media Education
Event to provide an overview of
popular social media platforms.
Local 705 in conjunction with
Art Directors, Local 800 and
Costume Designers
is sponsoring this
2-day event to be held on
August 29th & 30th
from 10am-4pm
at The ADG/CDG building
11969 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Local 705 would like to thank
member CHRISTI WORK (WF)
for her generous contribution of
books to The LOCAL 705
Al Di Pardo Library.
We appreciate and welcome
any and all donations to our library.
JULY 2015
The library is located on the first floor
of the Business Office. It is open for use
during business hours (9AM-5PM).
If you wish to visit the library,
please call ahead to make an appointment
so a library volunteer is available
to assist you.
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Local 80
2520 W. Olive Street • BURBANK, CA 91505
Continental Breakfast – 10:30 a.m.
Meeting – 11:00 a.m.
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IATSE LOCAL 705
4731 LAUREL CANYON BLVD. #201
VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607
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IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
THE BUSINESS OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD