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Regular Executive Board Meeting Number 03-11, 17 October 2003 at 11:00am Meeting called to order at 11:14 am. Present: Graves, Fox, Apana, Harp, Jefferson, Roitstein; absent: Raimondi. MSC to approve minutes of September 19, 2003 meeting. Secretary-Treasurer's Report: presentation of activities log, expense report, membership rolls, bank balance data, and new members. Apana reported on the budget deficit, expulsion warnings mailed, and website problems. MSC to accept new members. Ballard and Luger arrive and Fox departs at 11:20am. Receipt of correspondence from N Kaplan regarding playing for scale, and anonymous correspondence regarding FPO musicians performing in SOA for $80/service. MSC (moved by Apana) to postpone the VP report until after the President's report due to the absence of the VP. President’s Report: Graves reported on the FPO bankruptcy, including the cancellation of the October 13 meeting with J Reynolds and her preparation of a statement of their intentions. Fox returns to the meeting at 11:25am. President's report continued: The FGO has requested a clarification of clauses in the SLRA. PBO may be broadcast on NPR. Graves has met with MCS regarding the CBA, their November concert has been cancelled, and the list of contracted personnel is being updated. No response has been received regarding return of the security deposit on the former office space, and lawyers have been instructed to proceed accordingly. Elections are proceeding and a date to count the ballots is being set. Discussion of D Covert concerts. Dennison from Local 802 has made contact regarding the Stage Door Theater. The AFLCIO is soliciting musicians for various functions and will be holding a Free Trade Rally in South Florida. Discussion of potential recording of CGCC concert; MSC (moved by Graves) to authorize use of Religious Service rate for December concert; MSC (moved by Graves) to establish a Local Limited Pressing rate of $40 for religious projects. Graves has been contacted by the New York DOL regarding visa approval for a traveling band. Graves reported on a Broward Cultural Affairs meeting featuring as speaker the Director of the Royal Opera House, who explained innovative marketing trends including free outdoor simulcasts. Roitstein noted that MDCC has a cable tap that is available to nonprofits. Graves reported on Hollywood's HEART, which will meet next week and has proposed a 400-seat concert hall as part of the Young Circle redevelopment. VP Report: presentation of written report. Fox reported that YTD totals are now over $1 million. Luger departs at 12:05pm. VP report continued: Fox reported that producers are assuming duties previously performed by the labels, including paperwork and pension payments. Graves noted that part of the duties of officers and staff includes giving assistance possibly to the point of coddling; extended discussion of the Local's role in providing contract filing assistance. Fox reported on the Latin Grammys, various cleanup issues, the AFM Digital Downloading meeting, and SLRA negotiations to begin in 2004. Luger returns at 12:26pm. Report of Committees:
Special Orders: MSC to schedule next meeting for November 21 at 11am. Roitstein departs at 12:38pm. Unfinished Business and General Orders: none. New Business: MSC (moved by Apana) to find J Callendrelli guilty by default for failure to pay work dues. Good and Welfare: Discussion of A Grossman contracting and filing a contract for CAF Norma production. Ballard notes that we need to aggressively pursue a contract for the Salute to Vienna concert as well. The meeting adjourned at 1:00 pm.
Jeffrey Apana, Secretary-Treasurer |
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