The IATSE 22 Washington DC Stagehands held an Open House celebrating the completion of renovations to the local's Brian X. Benson Memorial Hall. IATSE President Mathew Loeb and Local 22 President Chuck Clay presented IATSE Gold Cards and honorary membership in Local 22 to Michael Kaiser, retiring President of the Kennedy Center and Ann McKee, retiring Senior Vice President of Wolf Trap, in recognition of ”their relentless pursuit of theatre excellence, in promoting the performance arts.” The hall, renovated by a union contractor, "marks a new level of commitment to our members and investment in their neighborhood," said Clay. The hall is named after former Local 22 President Brian Benson.
photo (l-r): Clay, McKee, Kaiser & Loeb; photo by Cathy Sonneborn/IATSE 22
photo (l-r): Clay, McKee, Kaiser & Loeb; photo by Cathy Sonneborn/IATSE 22