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Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

The mission of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is to promote creativity, diversity, innovation and excellence through recognition, education and leadership in the advancement of the telecommunications arts and sciences. Television Academy CEO Dick Askin (r) and Lisa Henson (l) on the Television Academy's Hall of Fame Plaza, admiring the mammoth sculpture of her father, television-puppeteering icon Jim Henson, surrounded by a few of his most famous creations. More on the unveiling of the Henson wall monument.

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation utilizes the resources and membership of the Television Academy to develop and sponsor educational and archival programs. The Foundation addresses a variety of issues including career guidance, student achievement, personal skill development, diversity and the documentation of television's evolution. A non-profit organization, our primary focus is to use the history and artistry of television to preserve our past for posterity, and guide those who will be our future.

Reveille International

Reveille is a leading independent production and distribution company focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights through scripted and alternative television formats. Launched in 2002 by Ben Silverman, the company produces innovative entertainment programming across all television genres such as the Emmy Award-winning “The Office” (NBC), which has also received two Television Critics Association Awards; “Ugly Betty” (ABC), winner of two Golden Globe Awards; “The Biggest Loser” (NBC); “Identity” (NBC); “House of Boateng” (Sundance Channel); “30 Days” (FX); “Blow Out” (Bravo); “Bound For Glory” (ESPN); “Nashville Star” (USA); “Date My Mom” (MTV); and “The Restaurant” (NBC). Reveille is also the world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for leading advertisers while developing alternative financing paradigms. In addition, Reveille’s growing library of programming is distributed to more than 150 countries worldwide through Reveille International. The company also creates, acquires and develops a broad slate of diverse films through its feature film division, Reveille Motion Pictures. Reveille maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York.

Motion Picture Assn. of America

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) represents the interests of major motion picture companies in the global marketplace. On behalf of its member companies, the MPA conducts investigations around the world, assists with the criminal and civil litigation generated by such cases, and conducts education outreach programs to teach movie fans around the world about the harmful effects of piracy. The MPA directs its worldwide anti-piracy operations from its headquarters based in Los Angeles, California and has regional offices located in Brussels (Europe, Middle East and Africa), São Paulo (Latin America), Montreal (Canada) and Singapore (Asia-Pacific). The MPA’s anti-piracy activities have helped to transform entire markets from pirate to legitimate, benefiting video distributors, retailers, and foreign and local filmmakers alike. The MPA member companies include: Buena Vista International, Inc.; Paramount Pictures Corporation; Sony Pictures Releasing International Corporation; Twentieth Century Fox International Corporation; Universal International Films, Inc.; and Warner Bros. Pictures International, a division of Warner Bros. Pictures Inc.

Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Its mission is to foster a business and legal climate that supports and promotes our members' creative and financial vitality. Its members are the record companies that comprise the most vibrant national music industry in the world. RIAA members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 90% of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United States. In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect intellectual property rights worldwide and the First Amendment rights of artists; conducts consumer, industry and technical research; and monitors and reviews state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum™, and Diamond sales awards, as well as Los Premios De Oro y Platino™, an award celebrating Latin music sales.

European Music Council (EMC)

The European Music Council (EMC), a Regional Group of the International Music Council (IMC). It was formed upon request of the Director General of UNESCO as the advisory body to the agency on music matters. The second World Forum on Music, organised by the IMC will take place from 11-14 October 2007 in Beijing, China. Please find further information here. The European Commission has published a "Communication for a European agenda for culture in a globalizing world". The communication was preceeded by an online consultation with stakeholders from the European cultural field.

MIX

Distributed in 94 countries, Mix is the world's leading magazine for the professional recording and sound production technology industry. Mix covers a wide range of topics including: recording, live sound and production, broadcast production, audio for film and video, and music technology.

International Webmasters Assn. Member

Global Leader for Advancing the Web Professional IWA, a non-profit professional association, is the industry's recognized leader in providing educational and certification standards for Web professionals. IWA's initiatives now support more than 100 official chapters representing over 160,000 individual members in 106 countries. IWA's accomplishments include the industry's first guidelines for ethical and professional standards, Web certification and education programs, specialized employment resources, and technical assistance to individuals and businesses.

LA Press Club

The almost 500-member Los Angeles Press Club has outlived most of the city's newspapers, having been launched shortly after 1900 when Wilshire Boulevard was still a dirt trail to the ocean and the most gracious mansions in the city were on knolls immediately surrounding downtown. Leading up to World War I, the club was located above Dick Ferris' office on 327 South Hill Street downtown, and served as a gathering spot for journalists in the rowdy days when a half-dozen daily newspapers, loudly promoting their sometimes extreme political views, served the small but fast-growing city.

Radio TV News Assn. of SoCal

The Radio & Television News Association of Southern California (RTNA) is a non-profit organization of professional broadcast journalists dedicated to: * Protecting the public's right-to-know and First Amendment rights of a free press through our advocacy efforts with government; * Facilitating effective and unobtrusive media coverage of important news events through our efforts co-ordinating pool cameras; * Promoting excellence in local broadcast journalism through our "Golden Mike Awards"; * Providing a collegial forum for discussion of relevant issues facing the broadcast news industry through our special events; * Encouraging the development of excellent student journalists through our scholarship program; * Providing a valuable work tool via our Website (www.rtna.org) that contains handy research links, job postings, and events listings

Central City Association of Los Angeles

Established in 1924, the Central City Association of Los Angeles (CCA) is a business membership organization representing over 450 businesses, trade associations and non-profits employing over 300,000 people in Los Angeles County. CCA, L.A.'s premier business advocacy leader shaping public policy on a broad range of issues, is the leading architect of the Downtown Renaissance.

Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley

The purpose of the Economic Alliance is to grow and sustain the economic base of the San Fernando Valley while improving the quality of life in our five-city region.

Gateway Cities Partnership, Inc.

Gateway Cities Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Community Revitalization and Education Organization serving the Gateway Cities region of southeast LA County. The region comprises 27 cities that roughly extends from Montebello on the north to Long Beach on the South, the Alameda Corridor on the west to the Orange County line on the east.

Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (GAVEA)

The Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, (GAVEA) exists to assure that the Valley region - containing the incorporated cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, California City, Ridgecrest and Tehachapi, and stretches from Acton in the south to Ridgecrest in the north, to Tehachapi and Gorman in the west and to the San Bernardino County line in the east - maintains a well funded and sustained program to attract, retain and expand business opportunities to the greater Antelope Valley area.

LA Downtown Center Business District (DCBID)

The Los Angeles Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) is a coalition of over 400 property owners committed to enhancing the quality of life in Downtown Los Angeles. The organization helps the 65-block central business district achieve its full potential as a great place to live, work and play.

San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership

The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership is a non-profit corporation representing both public and private sectors, the Partnership is the exclusive source for San Gabriel Valley-specific information, expertise, consulting, products, services, and events. It is the single organization in the Valley with the mission to sustain and build the regional economy for the mutual benefit of all thirty (30) cities, chambers of commerce, academic institutions, businesses and residents.

Santa Clarita Valley Economic Alliance

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Alliance (SCVEA) is a collaborative effort between private and public sectors to attract new business to the Santa Clarita Valley, assist in the retention and expansion of business already located in the Santa Clarita Valley and to create new jobs.

South Bay Economic Development Partnership

The South Bay Economic Development Partnership (SBEDP) is dedicated to the maintenance of continued economic growth for the benefit of all regional stakeholders and the avoidance of a 1980s style economic downturn.

Westside Economic Collaborative

The Westside Economic Collaborative - representing the cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Malibu, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and parts of Los Angeles - works to improve the economic and living conditions of the Westside by helping business and government leaders identify and put into practice ways for creating economic prosperity for the entire westside community.

Step Up Women's Network

Step Up Women’s Network is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls. Through hands-on community service, mentoring, and fundraising for women’s health and critical issues, we educate and activate our membership to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future.

Entertainment Publicists Professional Society (EPPS)

EPPS is a national leader in publicity and entertainment marketing communications education, providing valuable seminars, industry resources and networking opportunties in Los angeles and New York, focusing on the needs of the pubicity community. To become a member or to learn more visit: www.eppsonline.org. MAYO's Vice President George McQuade is the president of EPPS 2006-2007.

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

PRSA-LA Chp. is one of the largest and most active PRSA chapters in the United States, with a membership of 400 public relations professionals and a full-time headquarters staff. As a member, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge and experience with the best and brightest of Southern California's public relations community. PRSA - LA members come from corporations, public relations agencies, trade associations, government, public utilities, and non-profit organizations. Their interests cover a broad spectrum, but they have this much in common: they are committed to professional development and the advancement of the public relations profession. MAYO's George McQuade was a PRSA-LA Board member for four years, and is currently an active member of PRSA.

Association of Image Consultants International (AICI)

The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) is the leading and largest professional association of personal and corporate image consultants worldwide. A non-profit organization, AICI is dedicated to advancing the level of professionalism and enhancing the recognition of image consultants. Our members counsel both individual and corporate clients on appearance, behavior, and communication skills. As experts in the best practices in image consulting, our members guide clients to achieve their specific goals with authenticity, credibility, and confidence.

California Fashion Association

California Fashion Association Home The California Fashion Association is the first state-wide forum for the fashion industry. CFA's Mission is to create a positive image for the industry, and it is a partner with Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) www.californiafashionassociation.org/

California State Firefighters Association (CSFA)

CSFA Medal of Valor Award The CSFA MVA publicly provides recognition for those persons throughout the State of California who have distinguished themselves by performing acts of heroism. Nominate now! MAYO's George McQuade
received a CSFA Medal of Valor Award for rescuing a noted Cardiovascular Radiologist at UCLA Medical Center, when he was trapped in a burning vehicle at the break of dawn. McQuade heard an explosion and dragged the doctor out of his SUV before it exploded into a fireball saving the doctors' life.

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