Board Meeting Minutes/June 26, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on June 26, 2013 at 5:41PM.

Mike Andres was absent.

The minutes of the June 10, 2013 meeting were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

Matthew J. Anklan, trumpet

Raquel Heredia Rodriguez, trumpet

Jeffrey Evan O’Flynn, clarinet

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

Tao Ni

Ellen Nettleton

Maurice Ellis

Jasmine Choi

ERASED:

NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Quarterly general membership meeting agenda

  • The President reviewed the agenda for the quarterly meeting scheduled after the Board meeting.
  • The agenda includes the process for electing an alternate convention delegate after discussion with Lew Mancini and Barbara Owens, Constitution revision, and resolutions that will be brought up at the convention.

II.  Il Divo work dues

  • Work dues for the small group that performed for Il Divo in Cincinnati and Louisville will be sent to Louisville.  The dues had actually been figured into the contract.

III. COPE Dinner

  • Vice President Barb Lambert gave a brief report on the event.

IV.  Post Office

  • Rhonda Gillum gave a brief accounting of problems with the post office.  The difficulties include two anticipated checks have not arrived, which indicates potential forwarding issues, and another building occupant has had our mail delivered into their box by mistake. A conversation with the mailroom on the first floor will be the first step in correcting part of the problems.

V.  Convention

  • President Frankenfeld reviewed two of the resolutions that will be presented at the convention.  There was brief discussion.

VI.  National News

  • There is no movement in Minnesota and the season has been cancelled.
  • The National Symphony Orchestra has rescheduled its debts after Bank of America called in the debts.  They are also in contract negotiations.

VII. CSO

  • It has been decided that the second trombone position will be the first of three auditions.  Most likely the audition will be held in November.

VIII.  Johnny Black Memorial

  • President Frankenfeld reported that after a conversation with a group in Hamilton that Local 1 will be able to donate $500 towards a memorial plaque for Johnny Black.  The name of the organization will appear on the plaque.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Miscellaneous

  • Joe Gaudio reported on a Kickstarter Campaign project that member Brent Gallaher has initiated.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24197 – 24224

The next meeting was not scheduled.

Meeting adjourned at 6:34PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/June 10, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on June 10, 2013 at 3:07 PM.

Mike Andres and Lou Lausche were absent.

The minutes of the June 3, 2013 meeting were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

None

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

Rick Arnest

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

NONE

ERASED:

NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Convention Delegate

  • According to Lew Mancini nominations and voting should occur on the June 26th meeting to elect an alternate delegate should the elected delegate not be able to attend.

II.  Newsletter

  • The newsletter should be out some time next week.

III. Johnny Black Plaque

  • Paul will make contact and offer $450.

IV.  AFM Convention

  • The President provided an example of an AFM issue that many locals had opposed prior to 2010 meetings.  It was a proposed dues increase that would have affected all locals in the US and Canada, and, after much testimony during the committee meetings and private negotiations, the proposal was withdrawn before it reached the floor.
  • The President discussed efforts from within the AFM to find new revenue sources for the Musician Performance Fund.  Royalties from new broadcast platforms such as Sirius XM and other subscription sources may be used to replace lagging contributions from the recording companies.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Word Press Workshop

  • Barb Lambert is presenting a Word Press workshop on July 16th.  It would be free to members of our Local.

II.  Il Divo

  • A group of musicians from Local 1 performed both at the Horseshoe Casino and the Whitney Center in Louisville as a back-up orchestra for Il Divo.  The President of Local 11, Terry Mahoney, called to find out about work dues for the group’s performance in his jurisdiction.  Paul shall discuss the terms with Manami White, who contracted the group.

 

III. CCO

  • With an agreement still pending for the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, the members of the CCO negotiating committee are hoping to extend the proposed contract through the 2014-15 season in order to avoid more discussions next year,

 

There were no vouchers presented for approval.

Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26 at 5:30PM.  This will be followed by the quarterly general membership meeting at 7PM.

 

Meeting adjourned at 4:17PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/June 3, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on June 3, 2013 at 3:06 PM by Vice President Barbara Lambert.

Paul Frankenfeld and Mike Andres were absent.

The minutes of the May 13, 2013 meeting were approved.

 

NEW MEMBERS:

Barret Newman, trumpet

Madina Malley, violin

Emily Toth, horn

Kelly Jones, trombone

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

NONE

ERASED:

NONE

 

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Convention/Delegate

  • Due to a personal issue Rebecca Andres, elected convention delegate, is concerned she may be unable to attend the convention.  Paul has spoken briefly with Lew Mancini and is waiting to hear back regarding the situation.  There will need to be an election for an alternate.
  • The Board has been asked to review Resolutions 13, 14, 15, 18, and 19 to discuss at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Miscellaneous

  • It was suggested that in addition to the current list of website items being worked on by Cybervise that we should add a contact form for members to submit comments, suggestions, or concerns that would be brought to Board meetings. We would explore the option of having the submission remain anonymous, if desired.
  • Lynne announced that in fall quarterly membership meeting there would be 5 members honored for 50 years of membership.
  • Beginning last Friday there were some problems with website login attempts. There was a series of security scans done during the current quarter and a new level of security was added.  Carol will contact Cybervise and alert them to the problem immediately after the meeting.
  • Rita Line has submitted a request for a possible donation toward a permanent marker recognizing Johnny Black.  The marker would be in Hamilton, Ohio.  This will be discussed at the June 10 meeting.

 

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24174 – 24196

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, June 10 at 3PM.

Meeting adjourned at 4:07PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/May 13 , 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on May 13, 2013 at 3:15 PM.

Lynne Scott and Mike Andres were absent.

The minutes of the April 22, 2013 were amended as follows:  Section I under New Business should read that a written agreement already exists with the Ballet regarding extra players.  This agreement will remain intact for 2 years.

NEW MEMBERS:

Maurice Todd, bass

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

Stephen Free, guitar

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

Elizabeth Muzzy

Richard Smith

ERASED:

NONE

 

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  CSO

  • There have been some issues with the CSO getting pension fund contributions to NY in a timely fashion.  As a remedy checks will be sent to our office and then sent to NY.
  • The IRS has approved the termination for the private pension fund that was frozen in 1994.  Players involved have until June 30 to make a decision regarding payout.  Everyone is being advised to seek the advice of a certified financial planner.
  • Due to a retirement the viola section will have another 1-year appointment.  An audition will be held in about a month.
  • Stacey Woolley will be replacing Bob Sullivan on the Players Committee.  Bob has taken a teaching position at Northwestern University for next year.
  • There has been discussion of setting up an instrument loan program using the endowment.  A committee will be formed.
  • Casinos are beginning to create problems that interfere with the Riverbend schedule.  The head of the Casino has been asked to serve on the Board.  Also regarding casinos, the Local can provide liability insurance for members.  Paul would like to meet with the Casino about using members of the Local.

II.  Musicians Ball

  • The final count is in and the Ball broke even.

III. Carnegie/CCO

  • Paul has had a phone conversation with Josh Steele at the Carnegie and they will be planning a meeting.  The concern from the Carnegie is that musicals can run longer than 2.5 hours per service.  Paul explained that this can be worked out in a separate agreement.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Miscellaneous

  • Booking agencies are really becoming a thing of the past.  The Board has been requested to begin thinking about the future of Accent Music or how it can be reinvigorated.
  • Overtones will be going to press soon.  Barb and Paul are working on it together.
  • The next Quarterly General Membership meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the revisions to the Constitution.
  • There needs to be some discussion about the Board of Bravo Music since Jack Wellbaum has passed away.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24152 – 24173

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, June 3 at 3:00PM.

Meeting adjourned at 4:46PM.

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