The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on June 9, 2015 at 3:14PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the May 26,2015 meeting were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

Christian Schillinger   Bassoon   6/8/15

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

RESIGNED:

ERASED:

 

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

  • President Frankenfeld is waiting to speak with Gary Slowik regarding an insurance option. Waiting until the Supreme Court announces its decision on the Affordable Care Act seems prudent.
  • The MPTF funds earmarked for retirement community concerts come to $200 per concert for two performers. Retirement communities might be able to provide funding to cover payroll taxes.
  • May Festival showed a very low turnout this year. A committee is being formed to search for a new Music Director.

 

II. CSO

  • Using CSO players to perform at the All-Star Game has been put on hold.
  • CCM and Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. have scheduled musicians to perform around the area for the game.
  • Microphones had been placed before a rehearsal for a commission for Dr. Maya Angelou without player approval. Management was told ‘no’ and mics were removed.
  • Income supplement checks were accidentally issued for individuals in 1-year temporary positions. The mistake was caught before any checks were cashed.
  • The CET video referenced in the last minutes would be for local broadcast only and there is also interest in using the Blue Wisp Band. The general thought is to request $125 per player plus expenses.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. The audit has begun.

II. The Ballet Orchestra has not been paid yet. Lengthy discussion resulted in the desire for the Board to investigate whether or not a fund can be created so that members can be paid within a reasonable time frame. There have been similar difficulties in the past with the players being paid in a timely fashion. Money from the Live Music Fund is sent to the CSO accounting office, which should increase efficiency and be cost effective. The check is then sent to the Local where Rhonda can process payroll.

 

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25092-25109

Next meeting scheduled for June 22, 2015 at 5:30PM to be followed by the Quarterly General Membership Meeting at 7:00PM.

Meeting adjourned at 4:50PM.

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on May 26, 2015 at 3:17PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the May 12,2015 were approved with the correction of 2 typographical errors.

NEW MEMBERS:

Genevieve Guimond – Cello – joined 5/5/15

Scott Batchelder – Trumpet –joined 5/19/15

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

Charles Hanselman, 98, Honorary Member, passed away 5/31/2015.

RESIGNED:

Joshua Michal.  Resigned in good standing effective 3/1/2015.

ERASED:

 

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

  • There is still an effort to make contact with two local retirement communities to use the funds received through the MPTF.
  • President Frankenfeld is working on strong guidelines for selecting substitutes within the orchestra as a result of the interest in the Principal Bass promising substitute privileges for students.
  • BAMSO rates have been raised.
  • President Frankenfeld is looking into options that might provide insurance benefits to uninsured members.
  • The Minnesota Orchestra played in Cuba last week. When they returned they announced an early settlement 2.5 years in advance.

 

II.CSO

  • Two forums were held to allow players to say how they wanted their one time cash disbursement allocated. Options were to have a portion of it in cash and a portion to their 401b or all of it invested in the 401b.
  • There was retirement recognition for Harold Byers and Sylvia Samis at the final concerts. As a result of Harold’s retirement Rachel Frankenfeld was voted to be his replacement based on prior audition results.
  • There is still discussion about having members of the orchestra playing the Star Spangled Banner at the All-Star Game this summer. Within the IMA there may be a special rate for the National Anthem and at present it appears that a brass quintet would perform.
  • Acoustician Paul Scarborough was asked about his plans. It appears that he is looking to reduce the size of Springer Auditorium.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. BAMSO was to record the Star Spangled Banner to be used for the Rozzi fireworks show for the 4th of July. President Frankenfeld indicated he would check with their General Manager, Laura Proffit, to see if it actually happened.

II. The Violin Society of America has a theft registry. Lou Lausche reported a violin taken from a family member and it appeared on the registry.

III. President Frankenfeld sought permission of the Board to attend to [I need the conference name for this Paul – thanks] Conference with Ted Nelson. It is in Philadelphia this year. He would go as a resource for Ted and assist in the transition.

IV.Trish Carmichael has agreed to do the newsletter,

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25082-25091

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2015 at 3PM

Meeting adjourned at 5:02PM.

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on May 12, 2015 at 3:20PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the April 27,2015 were approved with the correction of two typographical errors.

NEW MEMBERS:

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

RESIGNED:

ERASED:

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

  • President Frankenfeld reviewed the CSO contract negotiations and updating the Board on the items that had remained unsettled at the last Board meeting. The CSO players have voted and a majority was in favor of the new contract. President Frankenfeld asked if there was a motion to accept the contract. Don Hurd provided a motion that Local 1 of the AFM approve the contract as voted on by the CSO players. Mike Andres gave the second. The motion was passed unanimously.
  • President Frankenfeld asked Lynne Scott and Joe Gaudio for a report on the Jazz Hall of Fame. Lynne reported that from the audience standpoint it went very well although the sound system was not clear enough for a speaking voice. Clarity was an issue. Joe reported that from the stage side it felt like there was too much talking. Brian Hogg at NKU did a lot to make sure things went smoothly. Kay Casey did a great job in getting the event organized.
  • The AFM is taking on Warner Brothers for breach of contract. They have been outsourcing work to overseas.

 

II. CSO

  • There is a possibility of a CSO Brass Quintet performing at the NLB All-Star Game. The Reds organization cannot use the IMA agreement but should use the television rate since using the players would be in a secondary or tertiary role.
  • The New York Times article covering the story of the contract is only available online.
  • An acoustician has been selected for the Music Hall revitalization. Paul Scarborough with Acoustiks.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I. The General Membership Quarterly meeting has been tentatively scheduled for June 22.

II. It has come to the attention of a Board member that it appears that a section principal in the CSO has been telling students and potential students that if they enroll to study with him at NKU he promises playing time as a sub with the CSO.

III. It was suggested by a Board member that there should be an article in the next Overtones reminding freelance musicians to let contractors know you are available for work. Players should be informed to call the office if they need names of contractors.

IV. BAMSO is redoing their fee structure. They are hoping to have it in place for the 2015 Memorial Day concert.

 

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25056-25081

Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 26 at 3:00PM

Meeting adjourned at 4:32PM.

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on April 27, 2015 at 4:00PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the March 30,2015 were approved with two minor corrections: Dee Sparks is from St. Louis and the amount from MPTF should have read $700.

NEW MEMBERS:

Michael Ronstadt          cello, guitar, voice

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

RESIGNED:

Christine Todey clarinet  4/2

Marie France-Lefebvre     4/22

Ellen Shertzer       cello     3/19

Scott Moore    vln/vla   4/7

Daniel Zehringer     trumpet   4/7

Julie Trevino  piano     3/31

ERASED:

 

 

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

  • After nation wide voting the IMA has been approved.
  • Rhonda Gillum will be addressing the Board at the next meeting. There is a need to update printers as well as computers in her office.
  • US Bank has not gotten back to Paul with information regarding the feasibility of establishing direct deposit.
  • The Cincinnati Film Commission is seemingly interested in using players in the area. Paul will follow up as soon as possible.

 

II. Old Business

  • Joe Gaudio has received a contract for the Blue Wisp Big Band to perform at the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park. The date is July 9. It appears that the financial obligation will be met.
  • The Board examined debit card purchases since November. Expenses were approved.

 

III. CSO

  • Music Hall Revitalization is moving forward very quickly and there will be musician participation. CSO musicians Ted Nelson, Dwight Perry, Dick Jensen, and Jim Lambert will represent musician input and Ralph LaRocca will represent the stage crew. Actual mock-ups will be used rather than computer generated models. The budget is currently at $127 million.
  • Harold Byers and Sylvia Samis will retire at the end of this season. As a result of Harold Byers retiring Rachel Frankenfeld will have a 1week trial for a permanent position.
  • Contract negotiations have only 2 outstanding issues. 1) Louie wants the screens at auditions removed and 2) Louie wants each finalist to have a trial week. Musicians are not backing down on either issue. Thursday is the next meeting for negotiations and a ratification meeting is scheduled this Sunday (May 3) and voting should be completed by Thursday. The agreement is for 5 years which allows the orchestra to pay off its remaining bridge funding and takes the orchestra through the 125th The terms include a 1.5% increase in each year of the contract with an upfront cash payment to each member. The agreement is very progressive and would mean that management can begin lowering the draw on the endowment.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

NONE

 

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25030-25055

 

Next meeting scheduled for May 12, 2015 at 3PM

Meeting adjourned at 5:25PM.