Strolling Violinist

photoAs seen in Cincinnati magazine – each Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evening CMA member Jack Shallat plays for diners at Pitrelli’s restaurant in Mason.  A former co-owner of Buddy Roger’s Music stores, the 94-year-old began his musical career in 1936.  The brief article was written by Linda Vaccariello.  What a wonderful tribute to Jack.

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Board Meeting Minutes/January 21, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on January 21, 2013 at 3:35PM.

Lynne Scott was absent.

The minutes of the January 7, 2013 were approved.

 

NEW MEMBERS:  NONE

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS:  NONE

NEW MEMBERS:  NONE

REINSTATE:   NONE

DECEASED:   NONE

RESIGNED:    NONE

ERASED:     NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Relocation

  • It will simply be a matter of time.  We are waiting on a lease. We have given notice that our last date at the current address will be February 28, 2013.
  • A ballast collapsed in Rhonda’s office.  She currently has to work without overhead lighting.

II. Salary adjustment

  • Rhonda has not gone had an increase in her salary for three years.  There was discussion about raising her salary to an amount to reflect the amount of work and responsibility given to her.  Joe Gaudio presented a motion and Mike Andres offered the second for an immediate increase of $100 weekly.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

III. John Layne

  • John has been working on the CMA Benefits Club 990.
  • Rhonda has been updating the information in Peachtree regularly and everything is current.

IV. Constitution

  • Now that the work has been done and the constitution revisions posted online there will be the opportunity for member discussion at the next quarterly general membership meeting.  Since there would need to be a quorum present Paul is investigating whether or not we can simply do a vote by mail.

V.  Symphony Issues

  • There are some tenure issues pending.  Since Louis Langreé has not officially begun his responsibilities they may need to wait to make the decisions.
  • The ensemble is still 13 players less than desired but the goal is to get back up to 95 players plus librarians.

VI. CCO

  • A reminder that they will be performing at the Carnegie Center for Visual and Performing Arts for the production of Camelot.

VII. Blue Wisp

  • The Big Band is still scheduled through February at the current location as the owners try to work out a lease arrangement.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Musician’s Ball

  • The three bands will be Paragon (Clarence Pawn), The Jack Carr Big Band (Gerald Robinson), and The Pete Wagner Orchestra (Paul Wagner).  Each group will have a minimum of 13 players. The date will be April 12, 2013.

 

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24007 – 24032

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, February 4 at 3PM.

Meeting adjourned at 5:00PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/January 7,2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on January 7, 2013 at 3:10 PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the December 17, 2012 were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

None

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

NONE

ERASED:

NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Holiday Office Park information

  • According to Peter Snow the contract for the new ownership fell through but that another buyer has stepped forward.  The potential buyer is the Neyer Group.   Peter Snow will be presenting them with our potential lease agreement.
  • Once they are under contract to purchase the building we can move ahead with plans to relocate.

II.  Web site

  • The new site is live but there are some glitches that will get worked out within the next few weeks.
  • There are still lots of work to be done on the site but once the new database is linked in all members will receive an email allowing them to login and update their profiles.

III. Constitution Revision

  • Now that all of the revisions have been reviewed Carol will be sending a copy electronically to the Board.  Soon after the membership will receive it electronically (where possible) and those without email, or those requesting otherwise, will receive a printed copy.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Blue Wisp

  • An article in the Cincinnati Enquirer stated that the Wisp might close at the end of the month due to unforeseen expenses with the restaurant portion of the club.
  • It may be possible that an arrangement can be made with the lease to help.

II. Musician’s Ball

  • The date is April 12, 2013.  There was discussion regarding how to improve the event.  More discussion will take place at the next meeting.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 23988 – 24006

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, January 21 at 3:30PM.

Meeting adjourned at 4:30PM.

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