479 NEWS
Local Hosts Tailgating Party At Braves Stadium
On a beautiful September evening a large number of Local 479 members met at the Atlanta Braves stadium for a catered in-the-park tailgating session prior to the game. The event was the first large scale gathering the Local has held in quite some time and it was well attended. The seats were (more…)
Date for 6th Annual IATSE Golf Tournament Set
IATSE Local 479 and IATSE Local 600 invite you to join us for a golf tournament to benefit the charity City of Refuge, on October 3rd at the Whitewater Creek Golf Club. Be sure to register your teams and sponsorships before the deadline of September 18th. (more…)
Braves Night 2015!
Local 479 would like to invite all members in good standing, along with their families, to the IATSE Local 479 Braves Night! Come join us in cheering on the Atlanta Braves as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday September 19, 2015, at 7:10PM. The union will host a “tailgate” gathering complete with food in the Right Field Patio area (inside the stadium) at 5:00PM – a full 2 hours before the game. Every member in good standing can bring their spouse/significant other, children & grandchildren. DETAILS on how to sign up have been sent out via email, and note that you *must* RSVP BY August 1st to qualify for this sponsored outing.
First Annual YWC Charity Kickball Tournament Announced
The IATSE Local 479 Young Workers Committee have announced their “kick-off” event: The 1st Annual YWC Charity Kickball Tournament! Every show is invited to form a team of 15 players and play against other shows in an all day event. If you are not on a show but still want to play in the tournament you can always register as a free agent and be assigned to a team. Teams can be comprised of any members of your show’s cast or crew – IATSE, DGA, PA’s, WHATEVER! All proceeds benefit The Global Village Project, a school for refugee girls located in Decatur, GA. (more…)