Board Meeting Minutes/August 5, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on August 5, 2013 at 1:05 PM.

 

Mike Andres was absent.

The minutes of the July 29, 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.  Constitution Revision voting

  • Ballots will be printed by Berning Printing and mailed out.  This will give individuals adequate time to request a hard copy if desired.
  • President Frankenfeld clarified how voting results are to be handled.  A simple majority will pass the revisions.

II.  Class VI retirees

  • President Frankenfeld reported that at this time there are only 6-7 individuals who qualify as a Class VI retiree. This includes any member of the CSO that retired prior to 1990.  The payments have not been increased in a number of years.
  • Barbara Lambert made a motion to increase the payments from $800 to $1000.  Joe Gaudio made the second.  The motion passed.

III. Financial Report

  • John Layne from Kelley, Galloway & Company, PSC presented the findings of the independent auditors report.  The report was completed on August 2, 2013.
  • Mr. Layne was very complimentary of Rhonda Gillum as Office Manager and treasurer.
  • The financial state of the Local is excellent.  Although Mr. Laine is not licensed to advise on investment options he did encourage the Board to meet with a representative of our bank and discuss the maturity dates of current investments and look at options for some of the funds that could be earning interest.  New investments should be created to have staggered maturity dates.
  • Mr. Layne also reported that the Board has done an excellent job of overseeing outgoing funds.  He suggested that the Board should also receive a report of incoming funds.  This is standard practice in organizations and should be reported in the minutes.  A simple addition to each meeting would be a report of deposits along side the vouchers being approved.  Lynne Scott also suggested that she could supply a quarterly report of dues income as well.
  • The Board concurred with Mr. Layne’s suggestion regarding the deposit reports.
  • Joe Gaudio made the motion to approve the findings of the audit.  Don Hurd gave the second.  The motion was passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24261-24281

Next meeting scheduled for Friday, August 30, 2013 at noon.

Meeting adjourned at 3:25PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/ July 29, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on July 29, 2013 at 9:20 AM.

Mike Andres was absent.

The minutes of the July 16, 2013 were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

Jeffrey Evan O’Flynn, clarinet 6/10/13

Dan Tobin Arute, trumpet  8/01/13

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

Richard Robinson, April 22, 2013

Tom Henderson, July 25, 2013

RESIGNED:

Tom Stephens

Anna Marie Stephens

ERASED:

NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Convention Summary

  • President Paul Frankenfeld gave a synopsis of the convention in Las Vegas.  Barbara Lambert also summarized the Mid America Conference meeting and Carol Dunevant reported she would be typing up and sharing information from the Public Relations Committee.
  • Based on the summaries Lou Lausche commented on the performing rights costs that performance venues must pay.  Many venues get priced out of having live music because of the cost.  President Frankenfeld noted that alongside Iran, North Korea and China, the US and Canada do not have a Performance Rights Act.  This type of Act can be found elsewhere in the world.  President Frankenfeld also noted that Tina Morrison on the IEB would be the person to contact regarding possible talks with BMI, ASCAP, etc.
  • President Frankenfeld concluded the convention synopsis by describing the outpouring of support for the musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra.  Don Hurd made a motion to send $500 to Local 30-73 to assist them during the lockout.  Joe Gaudio made the second.  The motion passed unanimously.

II.  Herald Trumpets/Aida

  • President Frankfenfeld reported that the opera production of Aida used our herald trumpets and he will have the office bill the opera appropriately.

 

III. Carnegie

  • President Frankenfeld reported that the situation at the Carnegie is not settled.  The season schedule has been posted and the KSO, led by JR Cassidy, are scheduled to perform with The Sound of Music.  There was much discussion and the discussion will continue at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

B24225 – 24242

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, August 5, 2013 at 1:00PM.

Meeting adjourned at 10:52AM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/July 16, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on July 16, 2013 at 3:07 PM.

Mike Andres and Lou Lausche were absent.

The minutes of the June 26, 2013 were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

Alex Magg, saxophone 7/02/13

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

Milt Blalack 7/2/13

RESIGNED:

Ron Purvis 7/16/13 in good standing

Mike Campbell 7/2/13 in good standing

ERASED:

NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Audit

  • John Laine has been in the office completing the annual review.  The financial report may be presented at the next meeting.

II.  May Festival pianists

  • Auditors and Office Manager Rhonda Gillum both oppose the rehearsal pianists for the May Festival turning in time cards to the office.  There will be a meeting to determine the best way to proceed in the future to make sure the pianists get paid in a timely fashion.

 

III. 99th AFM Convention

  • The Board discussed the proposed increase in per capita.  Many Locals would have to pass along the increase to members.  The consensus is to split the cost with members if that option is available.

IV.  Il Divo

  • The bill was sent from the Louisville Local so that work dues are paid.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  AFL-CIO Labor Council

  • Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month.  Paul may be asking the general membership if anyone would be interested in serving as a delegate from our Local.

II. Pension Payments

  • President Frankenfeld reported that the contract signed by Steve Monder in 2007 was no longer valid regarding pension payments for broadcasts through American Public Media (APM).  A new agreement needs to be signed and pension payments have not been posted.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 224225-24242

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2013 at 9:00AM.

 

Meeting adjourned at 3:44PM.

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Milton H. Blalack

Milton H. Blalack

Milton H. Blalack

Our friend and colleague and wonderful horn player, Milton H. Blalack, passed away July 2, 2013, at age 75 years. He had just passed his birthday on June 30. Milt was a French horn player and member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for 38 years before his retirement in 2003. Before joining the Symphony under Max Rudolf, he was a member of the U.S. Army Band in Washington, D.C. and marched in the funeral procession of John F. Kennedy. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marcia, a CMA bassoonist. He was the devoted father of daughter Shannon of San Francisco, son Jason C. (Kate) of Boulder, Colorado and adoring Gramps of Evan Blalack. Funeral has been held and he is interred at Spring Grove Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Northeast Church of Christ or the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
(from www.legacy.com)

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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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Richard A. Topper

CEN042629-1_20130423Richard 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.

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25 Year Honors

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.

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