Richard Allen Topper passed away on April 21, 2013 at the age of 88. Richard was a member of the bass section of the CSO from 1947-1993. He started his music career while a student at Altoona High School in Pennsylvania. At age 14 he traveled each weekend to study with Harold Smith, bass teacher at Julliard School of Music in NYC aND member of the NBC Symphony. After graduation he received a full scholarship to study at Julliard. In February of 1943 he left his studies to serve in the Army Air Force and was discharged in October of 1945 as Staff Sergeant 127th Army Air Force Base Unit. Richard then returned to Julliard but was soon after recruited by Thor Johnson to start his career with him at the CSO. Richard married Mary Marusak on the same day he played his first CSO concert. They were married 65 years.
This weekend (April 26-27) the CSO recognized three members who have reached their 25-year anniversary as a member of the orchestra. Tom Sherwood, Stacey Woolley, and Pete Norton are to be congratulated on this milestone.
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on April 22, 2013 at 3:11 PM.
Mike Andres was absent.
The minutes of the April 8, 2013 meeting were approved.
NEW MEMBERS: None
REINSTATE: None
DECEASED: None
RESIGNED: None
ERASED: None
GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS
NEW MEMBERS: None
OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:
I. CSO
- There will be two concerts in Washington Park the first week of August. Both concerts will be videotaped for use on the Internet. There has been some discussion whether or not the organization should join the Integrated Media Agreement. After conversation with the Pittsburgh Local President it was determined that since all parties are agreeable the current Audio/Visual Agreement will stand.
- The summer season will be “set in stone” by the end of May.
- Shirts for the Pops have been provided by Cintas.
II. National News
- San Francisco and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestras have both settled talks. San Francisco will receive a 4.5% increase but took hits on health insurance. St. Paul finally settled but with major hits to salaries and number of players. Minnesota shows no sign of progress at this time.
III. Musicians Ball
- The final numbers indicate an increase in ticket sales over last year. A date for 2014 should be finalized and plans begun in May.
IV. Associate Memberships
- At this point the idea of being able to allow associate memberships is on the back burner. Paul will continue to speak with the IEB.
V. Constitution Revision
- Lou Lausche made the following motion: Constitution Revisions shall be voted on by the General Membership in the form of a mail-in ballot. Joe Gaudio gave the second. Following discussion it was approved unanimously provided that in addition to the revisions being available on-line, hard copies would be provided when requested. In accordance to procedure there will be the notification, a general membership meeting and then the vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. Ballet Doubling
- A written agreement is being created with regard to hire extra players or pay individuals for doubling.
- The Ballet, Opera, and May Festival subcontract the CSO and each one handles players individually.
II. CSO Auditions
- Louie Langré will only be present for 6 weeks in his inaugural season. This will allow for 3 auditions in March of 2014.
III. Miscellaneous
- Paul has renewed the ad for the Yellow Pages. It will be a single ad listed as Cincinnati Musicians Association and will be found under the Entertainment heading.
- Overtones will be coming out in the next couple of weeks.
- Josh Steele at the Carnegie Center for the Visual and Performing Arts has not returned any calls to Paul regarding the use of the KSO for a show.
THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:
See attached B 24134 – 24150
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13 at 3:15PM.
Meeting adjourned at 4:28PM.
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on April 8, 2013 at 12:19PM.
All members were present.
The minutes of the March 18, 2013 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. CCO
- Concerns were expressed by Thom Mariner of the CCO regarding a conversation with the Carnegie Center in Covington. Josh Steele of the Carnegie mentioned that he might be inclined to do more work with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) due to cost. Paul will speak with Josh Steele and JR Cassidy.
- Paul indicated that this was an ongoing concern and he would like the KSO to consider a fence agreement.
II. CSO
- Players had previously agreed to continue with a player deficit of 13. Due to retirements, etc. the deficit stands at 17. The CSO will be posting auditions for 4 positions to be held March of 2014.
III. Labor Council
- The Council will be asking for assistance with a statewide effort to bring attention to the ‘Right To Work’ legislation.
IV. Sherry Hoffman
- The rosters she has requested from Paul do not have to be rushed. At this time nothing can be done with the royalties until February of 2014.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. COPE Dinner
- The dinner will be held on June 21, 2013.
II. Shredding truck
- We will be hiring the shredding truck for one more day in order to complete clean up of old files.
III. Quarterly meeting for general membership
- The Board selected June 10 at 7PM for the next meeting.
IV. Overtones
- Barb Lambert is working on an electronic version of Overtones.
V. Lap top
- The current laptop used by Lynne is about ready to expire. A new one will be purchased, along with the updated version of FileMaker Pro.
THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:
See attached B 24108 – 24132
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 22 at 3PM
Meeting adjourned at 1:30PM.
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Cincinnati Musicians Association
American Federation of Musicians Local 1
635 W 7th, Suite 309
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone: (513) 241-0900
E-mail: webcontacts@afm1.org
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