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Regular Executive Board Meeting Number 05-7, 28 July 2005 at 10:00 am
Meeting called to order at 10:17 am. Present: Roitstein, Apana, Ballard, Chandler, Luger, Raimondi, Warner. Roitstein assumed the Chair. MMC to approve minutes of June 2005 meeting as amended.
Secretary-Treasurer's Report: presentation of activities log, expense report, membership rolls, bank balance data, and new members. Apana reported on finances, attendance at AFM Convention, and efforts to work with other Locals in Florida as a regional force for common issues.
Vice President's Report: presentation of written report. Roitstein reported that members of the Local are active NARAS Board members and that NARAS has expressed interest in having an AFM panel at its seminars. Luger requested that we approach NARAS regarding joint MPF projects. Levin arrived at 10:44. Roitstein reported that the Federation does not have the resources for additional support in enforcing compliance with respect to Hip Hop recordings. Roitstein reported on attendance at the AFM Convention, including the repeal of the SPF Assessment.
President's Report: presentation of written report.
Symphonic Rep Report: Apana and Ballard reported on research done in preparation for organizing and negotiating campaigns; on the status of the FGO grievance; and on meetings with ICSOM and SSD. MMC (moved by Roitstein) to spend up to $500 to send a representative to the upcoming ICSOM Conference.
Report of Committees:
Symphony/Organizing: no report
Recording: no report
Casual: no report
Education: no report
PR: no report
Scale: no report
Bylaw: no report
Health: Apana reported that the AFM health plan will roll out mid-August for coverage starting September 1.
Special Orders: MMC to schedule next meeting for August 15 at 10:00 am. MMC (moved by Walker via email) to appoint S Whitney, R Singer, P Graves, K Faulk, and E Calle to Election Committee.
By unanimous consent the following new business was considered at this time: Receipt of request from B Chruszcz to use Symphonic Small Budget Scale for December Magnificat performances; the Board requested that additional supporting evidence be submitted before considering this matter. A motion was made by Apana to consider a request by L Sigal for partial forgiveness of outstanding dues; the motion failed.
The Board resumed consideration of Special Orders: extended discussion of revisions to the Master Plan. The following actions were taken:
MMC (moved by Roitstein) to direct Officers and Staff to create an exit survey for expelled members and to have staff call recently expelled members to complete the survey, referring any specific concerns that are brought up by expelled members to the appropriate Business Representative for follow-up.
MMC (moved by Chandler) to include a welcome letter from the President announcing required orientations in all New Member Packets
MMC (moved by Apana) to amend the Bylaws to reflect that the President shall hold monthly orientation meetings, and that Business Representatives shall attend when available
MMC (moved by Apana) that Officers and Staff shall make follow-up calls to new members within 6 months of their date of joining
MMC (moved by Roitstein) to hold a membership drive by March 2006, to coincide with the availability of the health insurance plan
By unanimous consent the Board entertained a motion by Roitstein to confer on T Raimondi the title "Director Emerita;" the motion was adopted by unanimous consent. Raimondi departed at 1:33 pm, at which time consideration of revisions to the Master Plan resumed:
MMC (moved by Roitstein) to appoint Warner, Apana, Roitstein, and Chandler to an Office Search Committee to explore alternative office space, including renting space from other labor unions
Discussion of office staffing issues. Walker arrived at 1:52.
MMC (moved by Roitstein) to direct officers and staff to "reply to all" when responding to email messages.
MMC (moved by Roitstein) to increase administrative staff hours to 60 per week, to begin interviewing for an additional staff member, and to train a staff member to handle all referrals
MMC (moved by Roitstein) to amend the bylaws by deleting Article VII Section 2(a) 3 and 6
MMC (moved by Apana) to amend the Bylaws by adding a new section to Article VII Section 2(d): Supervise the affairs of the Local
MMC (moved by Apana) to amend the Bylaws by adding a new section to Article VII Section 2(a): Hold monthly orientations for new members
MMC (moved by Apana) to amend the
Bylaws as follows: Article VII Section 2(a)7: Have
authority, with the approval of the Executive Board, to employ
appoint business agents
and other personnel to assist in the duties of the President.
MMC (moved by Roitstein) to direct Business Representatives to forward email correspondence to the Executive Board
MMC (moved by Apana) to amend the Bylaws by making the Vice President the third delegate and the Secretary-Treasurer the second delegate (Warner against)
MMC (moved by Apana) to amend the Bylaws as follows: Article VII Section 3(c): Vice President and Directors shall receive $20.00 per Executive Board meeting attended.
MMC (moved by Luger) to amend the Bylaws by reducing the President salary to $2600 per year.
The meeting adjourned at 4:49 pm.
Jeffrey Apana, Secretary-Treasurer
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