Join in the Celebrations!
In 2012 IATSE Local 891 celebrates 50 years
Our 50th Anniversary Committee is now planning several ways to celebrate the incredible achievements of our Local and membership over the past 50 years. There's a lot to celebrate in 2012, and we hope you will join us.
The following anniversary initiatives have been approved and are now in the planning stages:
International General Executive Board Meeting
50th Anniversary Logo Contest.
Congratulations to Production Department member David Fischer for his winning logo design. David, a long-time member of the Union, has designed a host of film, television and stage productions and been nominated for several awards. David thought carefully about what the logo should communicate: “The 50th anniversary of the Local gave me an opportunity to reflect upon the history of film and television production in British Columbia, and I thought it was, perhaps, finally time for our Local 891 to receive it’s own “closeup.” I’ve used two of the aspect ratios common in the industry over the years (1.85:1 and 4:3) to provide a framing device for this concept,” explains David. IATSE Local 891 would like to thank all the members who look the time to enter the contest.
In the grand tradition of a wrap party, this gala will be for IATSE 891 members and industry guests who will enjoy food, beverages, live entertainment and dancing. We hope you will join us!
IATSE Local 891 values the families of our members and recognizes the contributions that they make to our success. We want to recognize them all at a wonderful family event (exclusively for IATSE 891 members) including four hours of rides, games and food to be held on the evening of June 23, 2011, at Playland. Admission cost will be kept to a minimum.
This luncheon for 891's Charter- and Gold-Card members, past and present members of the Executive Board, Elected Officials, Motion Picture Benefits Trust and Building Trust, will kick off our 2012 celebrations.
A commemorative anniversary pin (based on the winning logo design) which all members will receive during 2012.
Get involved! Wear your pin with pride!
This publication will be a handsome observance of IATSE 891's achievements, milestones, and growth over the past 50 years. As well as the Union's history, information will be included on our Charter members, those who have served the local through election or appointment, and others who have made a difference in our organization and industry. The publication will be made available for viewing on this website and in book format for those members who pre-order.
Get involved! Tell us what you know about our history, send us photographs, tell us a great IATSE 891 story! More details to follow.
As an industry that is all about visuals, an anniversary wouldn't be the same without a pictorial celebration. Our photo montage will illustrate the Unions' milestones and people. As well as being screened at our Recognition Luncheon, it will be a valuable addition to the Union's historical archive.
Get involved! Send us your personal IATSE 891 or film related photographs. E-mail high quality scans to 891photos@iatse.com, or send or drop off originals to the Union office. Please provide basic information on your submissions, and your contact details by completing
this submission form. If you send original photographs, we will scan them and then return the originals.
International General Executive Board Meeting
In honour of the Local’s 50th Anniversary, the International has decided to hold the International General Executive Board meetings in Vancouver during the summer of 2012.
Get involved! Have fun, network, contribute! Join our 50th Anniversary Committe to help plan an oustanding anniversary year. E-mail janiced@iatse.com
Please check back to this web-page for updates on upcoming events, special offers, commemorative items and a calendar of events.