On Thursday, November 6, 2008, both new and established DGA members of all categories were invited to an informal cocktail reception in the Los Angeles boardroom.
Following a welcome by DGA President Michael Apted, DGA Western Executive Director Bryan Unger gave the participants information on the history and structure of the Guild. Then DGA director-member Anthony Russo (You, Me and Dupree, Welcome to Collinwood) spoke about the protections that the DGA gives its members.
Participants also received information on DGA benefits, activities and issues directly affecting their categories from key council and committee members and DGA staffers who were there to answer individual questions.
