• Accountability groups work because of regular, committed attendance. If a member misses two accountability groups for non-actor related reasons, they may be removed from the group. If members will be absent from the group, they must email thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation before the meeting stating the reason why and details about their actor related excuse.

• Members can only arrive late or leave early due to actor related reasons. If members know they will be late or leaving early, they must email thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation before the meeting stating the reason why and details about their actor related reason.

• Members must prepare their laundry list of progress on past month's goals and next month's goals before the group session begins.

• Members will agree to follow the agenda and connect with their partners throughout the month.

• An actor-related absence includes auditions, shooting, and industry related meetings.

How-To Use Zoom to Join a Session

• You will have the strongest connection on a computer connected to the internet via ethernet.
• If you must use WiFi, please be on a personal network, not a public network such as Starbucks or the public library.
• If you need to use video/audio during your session, you will need a computer with a webcam and/or microphone. If you do not have this, you can download the Zoom app on your smartphone.
• Please remember to keep your audio muted unless you are speaking. To avoid audio feedback, we suggest wearing headphones.

Windows or Mac Computer

1. Click on the Zoom Meeting link found in your email invite.
2. You will be prompted to download or open Zoom. (If you cannot download Zoom, you may participate directly through Google Chrome.)
3. Enter your name and click “Join Meeting”.
4. If you would like to talk during the session, click “Join with Computer Audio”. Otherwise click the “X” in the corner.
5. If you would like to share your webcam, click “Start Video” in the bottom left corner.
6. You’re in!

iPhone and iPad

1. Open the Zoom mobile app. (Download from the App Store)
2. Tap the “Join a Meeting” button.
3. Enter the meeting ID number found in your email invite, and your display name.
4. Select if you would like to connect audio and/or video and tap “Join”.
5. You’re in!

Android

1. Open the Zoom mobile app. (Download from Google Play Store)
2. Tap “Join a Meeting” in the bottom right corner.
3. Enter the meeting ID number found in your email invite, and your display name.
4. Select if you would like to connect audio and/or video and tap “Join Meeting”.
5. You’re in!

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations and The Business programs are open to SAG-AFTRA members only, unless otherwise specified.

Cancellations must be made by midnight prior to the day of the program.

Please bring a pen or pencil.

No audio/video recording permitted.

There are no guests allowed for this program.

DO NOT BE LATE: late arrivals will be denied admittance. Failure to fulfill an RSVP or arrival after check-in is completed will be recorded as a "No-Show."

***NEW NO-SHOW POLICY***

Three "No-Shows" within one calendar year will result in restriction from attending this program type for three months.

The "No-Show" policy does not apply to WAITLISTED reservations – UNLESS you are moved to the RSVP list. If you have been moved to the RSVP list and will not be attending you must cancel by midnight to avoid being recorded as a "No-Show". Your status will be changed no later than midnight prior to the day of the program – to give you time to cancel.

THE WAITLIST: Please monitor your space on the waitlist. If you are no longer available to attend the session for which you have been waitlisted, please cancel your reservation. 

Further questions may be directed to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation

For those who need disability accommodation, including Sign Language Interpretation, please email rsvp@sagaftra.foundation for LA programs or nyrsvp@sagaftra.foundation for NY programs with a minimum of three business days' notice and you will be contacted.