Local 871 NewsUpdates about IATSE Local 871https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News'Christmas in July' a Big Success!https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1065/christmas-in-july-a-big-successCommunity Services,VolunteerTue, 08 Aug 2017 16:48:45 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Committees/Community%20Services%20Committee.jpg" style="margin: 10px; width: 15%; height: 15%;" title="" /></p> <p>Christmas in July<br /> July 15, 2017<br /> <br /> We had a very successful booth at &ldquo;Christmas in July&rdquo; sponsored by state Senator Holly Mitchell at USC.<br /> <br /> At the IATSE 871 booth we had kids make vision boards and it was a great success. We had a booth filled to capacity from 10:00am when the kids started coming in up until 1:00pm. It was a rewarding experience and we were surprised at how many kids were really into making these collages.<br /> <br /> Our Local also donated scooters for the kids. All very happy recipients.<br /> <br /> Thanks to Michelle Poole&rsquo;s daughter Aris Mendoza for coming up with the idea and to Michelle&rsquo;s sister Dorina Poole and Aris&rsquo; boyfriend Rickey Larke for helping with the booth. Without their help it would not have been such a success.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Committees/IMG_0850.jpg" style="margin: 10px; width: 30%; height: 30%;" title="" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Committees/IMG_0923.jpg" style="margin: 10px; width: 30%; height: 30%;" title="" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Committees/IMG_0896.jpg" style="margin: 10px; width: 30%; height: 30%;" title="" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1065MPTF Advocates for Our Industry Vetshttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1050/mptf-advocates-for-our-industry-vetsCommunity ServicesThu, 06 Jul 2017 22:08:04 GMT<p><a href="https://www.mptf.com/veterans?srctid=1&amp;erid=3600351&amp;trid=e37aed99-e4f8-40f8-b607-eb0525db34a6" target="_blank">Help MPTF support our veterans and see an early screening of Dunkirk</a></p> <p><strong>MPTF&rsquo;s&nbsp;Veterans Benefits Assistance Program</strong> helps entertainment industry veterans, their surviving spouses, and their families obtain VA pension benefits that they are entitled to but may need help accessing. <strong>These military and entertainment industry veterans often are eligible for monthly financial support to cover basic living expenses, caregiving and many other critical needs; but they need help navigating the maze of VA paperwork to start that flow of benefits</strong>. MPTF&rsquo;s social workers walk veterans and their families through the claims process every step of the way until benefit awards are received.&nbsp;</p> <p>In the past year, MPTF has screened nearly 700 entertainment industry military veterans and their surviving spouses, helping them to collectively obtain over $200,000 in retroactive benefits plus additional ongoing monthly support. Please help us help a veteran by <strong>making a gift today.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.mptf.com/veterans" target="_blank">For each donation of $50</a> you will receive a special invitation to attend an exclusive advance screening of Dunkirk on July 19th at 7PM at AMC Century City 15 in IMAX with popcorn and a soft drink included.&nbsp;</p> <p><br /> <a href="https://www.mptf.com/veterans"><strong>Your Contribution will help MPTF to serve those in our industry who have served our country. </strong></a></p> 1050Day at the Races Tickets on Sale Now!https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1049/day-at-the-races-tickets-on-sale-nowCommunity ServicesThu, 06 Jul 2017 22:01:59 GMT<p>Dear Friends,</p> <p>Come on out for a great time for you and yours as MPTF and IATSE host the 6th Annual Day at the Races and Family Picnic on October 22! We invite you to buy your tickets today and join us for this family-friendly event, which includes: admission; parking; racing program; a great lunch buffet; and lots of fun activities for the whole family.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> October 22, 2017<br /> Gates open at 11:00 am<br /> Lunch 12:00-2:00 pm<br /> First Race 12:30 pm<br /> <br /> Santa Anita Park<br /> 285 W. Huntington Drive<br /> Arcadia<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tickets and Sponsorship packages are now available at:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.MPTF.com/DATR" target="_blank">www.MPTF.com/DATR</a></p> <p>To order over the phone or for more information, please contact: <a href="mailto:Abel.Martinez@mptf.com">Abel.Martinez@mptf.com</a> or 818-876-1974</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1049