EQUIFLASH [NEW "COUNCIL CONNECTION" BLOG POST- PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES]

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NEW "COUNCIL CONNECTION" BLOG POST- PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES
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Equity President Allan Teichman has added a posting to his "Council
Connection" blog.

*  For a while now, Council has been looking at the possibility of
writing a new philanthropic policy, one that would allow Equity to use a
small portion of its resources for charitable purposes. Representing
artists with precarious livelihoods, Council knows there is a natural
desire among the membership to assist those less fortunate. However,
there is also a recognition that Equity works with very slim resources,
and shouldn't charity begin at home? In April, Council passed new policy
approving philanthropic activities, but respecting the following
limitations...

The "Council Connection" blog is available at EQUITYONLINE
(http://www.caea.com) or at http://councilconnection.blogspot.com.
It shares the doings of Council with the Equity membership and most
topics will reflect issues currently or recently under review by
Equity's national Council. The blog also supports several subscription
options, including RSS, for those members who wish to receive it
automatically. 

Members are encouraged to regularly check EQUITYONLINE
(http://www.caea.com) for the link to "Council Connection" and to keep
up to date with recent events and information releases. 
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