Board Meeting/February 23, 2015

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on February 23, 2015 at 3:22PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the February 9th, 2015 meeting were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

Brandon Blankenship 2/15/15 Bassoon/flute/saxophone

Michael Charbel

 

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

None

REINSTATE:

None

DECEASED:

None

RESIGNED:

None

ERASED:

None

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  President’s Report

  • Check for the Irish Tenor performance finally arrived. Since the first check never arrived they issued a second one.
  • BAMSO had a performance yesterday, Sunday 2/22/15.
  • The quarterly membership meeting is scheduled for March 30 at 7PM. The emphasis could be on meeting new members.
  • Debit card receipts will begin appearing on the voucher approval form beginning at the next meeting so the Board can see how it is being used.

II. CSO

  • Management has presented an offer and a counter offer was returned to management. At this juncture each side will look at what is in agreement so that attention can be given to specific differences.
  • Auditions for the second trombone position are coming up. It is hoped that they can find a winner and an alternate.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. Bravo news

  • The bank needs a copy of the minutes presented on Bravo letterhead noting when the new officers were appointed and their positions.

II. CCM referral service

  • Although Accent Music is being discontinued due to lack of activity it appears that the CCM musicians referral service is quite active. Don Hurd gets calls frequently each week.

III. Jazz Hall of Fame

  • Joe Gaudio asked the Board to consider given financial support to the organization once everything gets settled.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24971-24990

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16 at noon.

Meeting adjourned at 4:36PM.

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Board Meeting/February 9, 2015

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

All members were present. John Layne was a guest.

The minutes of the January 26, 2015 meeting 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. President’s Report

  • President Frankenfeld welcomed John Layne and explained to the Board that John was there to review the financial audit for the CMA Benefit Club.
  • The President and the bookkeeper have discussed the options concerning the Organization obtaining the capabilities of preparing the financial statements that would not require significant changes by the auditor. Mr. Frankenfeld and the Trustees have decided that it would not be cost beneficial to change its current practice. Mr. Frankenfeld and the Trustees believe it is in the best interest of the Organization to continue to retain the auditing firm to prepare its financial statements in conjunction with the year-end audit. However, management will review and approve adjusting entries, if any. Additionally, management will review and approve the financial statements, including disclosures, before they are presented to the Trustees. Management will review and approve the Form 990 and Form 5500 before they are filed.
  • Don Hurd/Joe Gaudio M/S and the financial was approved.
  • Since many members do not complete the beneficiary card there was additional discussion about how the database can be updated and completed.

II. CSO

  • Contract negotiations have begun. Management has made an initial offer and it appears to be very firm and the challenge will be to not force the management to back off from this offer. February 20 is the next scheduled round for negotiations.
  • In addition to trying to reach an early settlement it may that management wants to start an internship program assisting Latino and African-American players. Funding would come from the Mellon Foundation. Students would enroll in CCM, join the Local and receive mentoring from CSO players.
  • It was announced that Trey Devey has raised another million dollars bringing the total fundraising efforts to $18 million.
  • Percussion auditions were successful.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I. Price List

  • President Frankenfeld announced that the price list needs to be published. Secretary Dunevant and Vice President Lambert will make sure it is updated on the website.

II. Directory

  • President Frankenfeld asked the Trustees if a current membership directory should be printed. Although the directory can be printed from the website it might be a courtesy to members requesting a hard copy. A small amount will be printed as needed.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

 

See attached B 24950-B24970

 

The next three meetings were scheduled for Monday, February 23 at 3:30PM, Monday, March 16 at noon, and Monday, March 30 at 5:30PM followed by the quarterly general membership meeting at 7PM.

Meeting adjourned at 4:48PM.

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