The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on June 6,2016 at 3:42PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the May 16,2016 meeting were approved M/S Gaudio/Scott.

NEW MEMBERS:

David Allen Rood – trombone – 6/2/2016

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

RESIGNED:

Michael Charbel – trombone- 6/1/2016

ERASED:

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

• The check for the Ballet Orchestra finally arrived. President Frankenfeld believes that payment to Promo exceeded the 21-day invoice and will look to see if penalties should be assessed.

II. MPTF

• Musica Sacra has reported that funds have not been received from the MPTF. All paperwork was submitted in hardcopy and electronically. President Frankenfeld will backtrack on all correspondence to make sure funds are received.

III. CCO

• The CCO Board has not signed the contract although it was approved. President Frankenfeld will get in touch with the CCO Manager, LeeAnn Anklan to find out if it was signed at the most recent Board meeting.
• The CCO is not a signatory of the IMF and President Frankenfeld plans on pursuing this as well.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. AFM Convention Recommendations and Resolutions

• The CMA Board discussed each recommendation and resolution that will be presented at the convention in two weeks. All recommendations and resolutions can be found in the latest issue of International Musician. The discussion resulted in the following:

1. Recommendation No. 1 Financial Package. We will vote in favor.
2. Recommendation No. 2 Player conference delegate selection clarification. We will vote in favor.
3. Recommendation No. 3 CBA ratification housecleaning. There was a dissenting point on Section 32(a)ii that appears to be increase transparency but the Board feels we should seek clarification and look for a possible amendment.
4. Recommendation No. 4 Officers as fiduciaries. This is a practice we already embrace and would vote in favor.
5. Recommendation No. 5 Per capita, FWD reporting. Appears to be cleaning up and updating language. We will vote in favor.
6. Recommendation No. 6 FIF arrears housekeeping. We will vote in favor.
7. Recommendation No. 7 Maximum work dues correction. We will vote in favor.
8. Recommendation No.8 Regional Orchestra Emergency Relief Fund. This appears to add language that would tie Article 6, Section 5 to something solid regarding interest rates. We will vote in favor.
9. Recommendation No. 9 EMSD fee late payment. This will probably be an item of some discussion at the convention but we will support the recommendation.
10. Resolution No. 1 Officer Training. We will support this resolution.
11. Resolution No. 2 Convention delegate recognition. The Trustees feel that this would take up valuable convention time. We are not opposed to the recognition if done in a different manner. An example was the AFM writing the delegates with 25, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of service outside the actual convention.
12. Resolution No. 3 O&E fund accounting. We will strongly support this resolution.
13. Resolution No. 4 Recording contracts and RMA role. We will vote in support of this item.
14. Resolution No. 5 and 6 appear to work together and we will support them.
15. Resolution No. 7 Strategic Plan. This was given considerable discussion and we would support an amendment that a plan of 3-5 years rather than a 9-year plan.
16. Resolution No. 8 Sound recording and recording for film and television will be supported.
17. Resolution No. 9 Salary and expenses itemizing will be fully supported.
18. Resolution No. 10 Organizing study and campaign. We will support to suspend the FIF and Local initiation fee for one calendar year (1/1/17 – 12/31/17)and then assess the results. We feel that any member that has been expelled would not receive FIF or LIF amnesty.
19. Resolution No. 11 Disabled member’s dues. We will vote against this unless amended with a clear definition of disabled.
20. Resolution No. 12 Regional conference attendance will be supported. Small Locals should be given waivers if attendance is too costly.
21. Resolution No. 13 Non-geographic local conference affiliation will be supported.
22. Resolution No. 14 On-line ratification will be supported.
23. Resolution No. 15 Electronic ratification will be supported. It parallels No. 14 only addresses traveling musicians.
24. Resolution No. 16 Traveling engagements will be supported.
25. Resolution No. 17 Orchestra in residence work dues will be supported. The home Local receives ½ of work dues of Local at the in-residence location. This could help Locals.
26. Resolution No. 18 Convention delegate entitlement. Delegates will seek clarification. The resolution can be read to mean two different things.
27. Resolution No. 19 will not be supported as it could have an impact on individuals First Amendment rights.
28. Resolution No. 20 will not be supported. It is seen as being unrealistic.
29. Resolution No. 21 distributing conference documents online will be supported so the organization can go a step further in being paperless.
30. Resolution No. 22 French language services in Quebec will be supported.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25508-25533

Next meeting scheduled for at June 27 at 5:30PM followed by the quarterly General Membership meeting at 7PM.

Meeting adjourned at 5:53PM.

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on May 2,2016 at 4:05PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the April 18,2016 meeting were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

RESIGNED:

ERASED:

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

• President Frankenfeld should hear something quickly from the archdiocese. Rather than suggest an amount that would be firm he will propose a minimum level of compensation.
• The office received a notice from a collection agency regarding Accent Music. We have been billed a late fee on interest fees. This was based on payments made by Accent Music in past years. President Frankenfeld called the agency and was told the collection could be appealed. Office Manager Rhonda Gillum was given authorization to discuss the matter with the collection agency. The late fee was waived and the initial interest fee was paid.

II. CSO

• The Players Committee, percussion section, and architects met last Thursday. The main concerns discussed were dressing rooms and percussion storage. There will be a crossover backstage. There are plans to install shelving for percussion storage. Timpani will have a dedicated space. There are plans for a new, larger musicians lounge. It was indicated that there is still a funding gap.
• The Chamber Music Committee is an elected committee and was asked if a non-tenured player could run for a position. The committee plans on drawing up some guidelines to help keep things as transparent as possible. In the meantime only tenured musicians can hold a position.
• As required, Music Director Louis Langreé has met with all of the first year players. By all reports everyone is doing well.

III. Ballet

• Trustee Mike Andres has spoken with Carmon DeLeone. We need to get a bill to Carmen as quickly as possible. He also reported that the Ballet Orchestra would do the first performance for the Director’s Choice next season.

IV. AFM Convention

• President Frankenfeld will have to take off one week of services to attend the AFM 100^th convention in June. He had previously asked the Board to consider some form of compensation. He will speak with John Layne about legalities and report back to the Board at the May 16 meeting. The Board will discuss and take a vote at that time.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. BAMSO

• BAMSO recently hired Andrew Duncan, former member of Local 1. Andrew was expelled from Local 1 and he is trying to join the Lexington Local. He is not allowed to join until he straightens up his financial situation with us.

II. AFM Convention

• Resolutions to be discussed at the convention in June are printed in the latest International Musician. Trustees were asked to read through them, particularly one dealing with a moratorium on initiation fees. Resolutions will be discussed between now and the convention.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25474-25495

Next meeting scheduled for at May 16 at 10:30AM

Meeting adjourned at 4:45PM.

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on April 4,2016 at 5:39PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the March 21,2016 meeting were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

RESIGNED:

Dave Burchfield – Trumpet

ERASED:

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

• The Pension Fund sent a letter to President Frankenfeld about the One City, One Symphony broadcasts. Since it has always been a local broadcast it simply needs a local agreement. There are no issues or problems at this time.
• President Frankenfeld reported that Bravo Music was pleased with ticket sales to the dance. Approximately 425 tickets were sold. It was deemed successful.
• Gregg Felix, IT, has been in and is still working on the office updates.

II. CSO

• The CSO player that was granted a leave of absence following a tenure dispute has until December 1, 2016 to inform the CSO of their intent.
• Tuba auditions are still in progress. Finals are tomorrow. There were 160 applicants for the position.
• The IMA will be signed as soon as the CBA is signed.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. Taft Concert Series

• Costumes from the television series Downton Abbey will be at the Taft Museum this summer and there will be a performance featuring music of the era.
• Payment for the Taft series should be examined and raised, if possible. Application for MPTF funding needs to be done. See next item.

II. MPTF

• Funding for Ohio is $17,000 for the year. Requests need to be submitted as quickly as possible so President Frankenfeld is hopeful that the Taft Museum can lock in dates quickly.
• Convention issues will include the MPTF.
• The fund is currently providing 30% of full scale for performances.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25440-25460

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 18 at 4:15PM

Meeting adjourned at 6:36PM.

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on March 7,2016 at 4:55PM.

Mike Andres was absent.

The minutes of the February 25,2016 meeting were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

Anthony M. Rideout – Double Bass, Electric Bass  3/13/16

Robert A. Fisher – Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Keyboards,      Ukelele   2/25/16

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

RESIGNED:

Robert Gray – Trumpet – 2/25/16

Daniel Perry – 2/10/16

Clint Don Kelly – sax, clarinet – 2/6/16

ERASED:

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

• President Frankenfeld presented the Board with his recent debit card purchases. $2.74 to the Post Office.
• President Frankenfeld is still trying to get in touch with composer Phil Koplow regarding a possible recording project.
• Member Paige Kossuth will be billed for 1 quarter of dues and will then resign. She is moving to Utah.
• Barbara Owens, International Field Representative of the AFM asked President Frankenfeld to pass along her thanks to the Board for their service. She will be sending an exit letter. The lack of a recent newsletter was cited. She recommended that the next one contain a financial statement.
• President Frankenfeld will be sending out a notice to the entire membership noting the election of the Board was by acclamation. The notice is necessary for credentialing purposes at the National Convention.

II. CSO

• President Frankenfeld provided an update on the grievance process that was begun after a CSO player was denied tenure. Bringing in an arbiter will be costly and extremely slow moving. It would be preferable if the Local can work out a resolution.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. United Way

• Don Hurd made the motion and Lou Lausche provided the second. It was voted unanimously by the Board to donate the same amount as last year.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25413-25426

Next meeting scheduled for at Monday, March 21 at 11:00am

The General Membership Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for April 4.

Meeting adjourned at 6:04PM.

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on January 25,2016 at 4:53PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the January 11,2016 meeting were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

REINSTATE:

DECEASED:

RESIGNED:

Edward Neeman – piano – 1/14/16

ERASED:

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I. President’s Report

• President Frankenfeld will provide the Board with the latest bank statement showing debit card usage at the next meeting. Four tickets were purchased for AFM representatives to attend the CSO Lincoln Center performance.
• The first Taft Museum concert took place yesterday. It was a huge success. Survey reviews were very positive. The performance was by the White Oak String Trio. Future concerts will include Elizabeth Motter, harp, on February 28, a string quartet on March 13, the Hawthorne Quartet in April and hopefully a brass quintet in May.

II. CSO

• Minority Fellowship Program Update: Applications closed in December. Applicants will play an audition to determine the level of participation. There will not be a screen for the auditions. President Frankenfeld anticipates some growing pains as the program begins. Ahmad Mayes, Director of Community Engagement and Learning, sent out a survey to CSO players to determine who would be interested in mentoring the Fellows. There has been a CSO player trying to recruit from the New World Symphony. This may be inappropriate since participants in the NWS have already achieved a certain level of success.
• Tenure decisions: Two probationary players have not received tenure. One has appealed the decision. President Frankenfeld will keep the Board apprised of any new information as it becomes available.
• In 2011 there were negotiations to help fund the pension fund in order to privatize the fund. President Frankenfeld has had a discussion with Robert McGrath. It appears that if the CSO deficit reaches a particular level it would automatically trigger renegotiation of the CSO contract. Since there are obvious financial unknowns next season due to the renovation of Music Hall all are watching closely. Greenacres Foundation provided the funding and should the deficit hit $500K the repayment of funds would be required.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. MPTF

• All forms must now be submitted electronically but they do not appear to be functioning properly. President Frankenfeld has submitted the forms in hardcopy.

II. Mark Lammers Quintet recording

• The Board discussed suitable scale for the project. It was voted to allow $100 per player and double for the leader. The office will prepare an invoice.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 25356 -25369

Next meeting scheduled for February 11 at 3:30PM

Meeting adjourned at 5:55PM.