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 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.