I regret having to inform the membership of the passing of Yasha Sklansky age 95 on May 16th 2024. Until this year, Brother Sklansky was the only Local 728 member who held an IATSE Retiree Gold Card. Yasha joined Local 728 on July 15th, 1978 and remained in membership until his passing, a 46-year membership. Yasha was born in the former Soviet Union and graduated from the Moscow Film School with a degree in cinematography. He emigrated to the United States in 1974. He frequently worked as a Director of Photography on several notable films. Sections Good & Welfare